Pearson (NYSE: PSO) reports 622,223,780 voting shares in issue

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Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital. As at close of business on 18 March 2026, the company had 622,223,780 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each share carries one vote at general meetings, and the company holds no shares in treasury. Shareholders can use the 622,223,780 figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify holdings or changes in holdings under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of March 2026

PEARSON plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

N/A

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

80 Strand

London, England WC2R 0RL

44-20-7010-2000

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F X                                                Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Yes                                              No X

PEARSON PLC

(the "Company")

Voting Rights and Capital

As at close of business on 18 March 2026, the Company had 622,223,780 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading.  Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote at general meetings.  The Company does not hold any shares in Treasury.

This figure (622,223,780) may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

This announcement is made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1A.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

PEARSON plc

Date: 19 March 2026

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

How many voting shares does Pearson (PSO) have in issue?

Pearson has 622,223,780 ordinary shares of 25p each in issue. This figure, reported as at 18 March 2026, represents the company’s entire admitted share capital carrying one vote per share at general meetings.

Does Pearson (PSO) hold any of its own shares in treasury?

Pearson does not hold any shares in treasury. All 622,223,780 ordinary shares of 25p each are admitted to trading and carry one vote, which simplifies calculations of voting rights and disclosure thresholds for shareholders.

What is the significance of the 622,223,780 share figure for Pearson (PSO) investors?

The 622,223,780 share figure is the denominator investors use to calculate percentage holdings. It determines whether they must notify interests or changes in interests under the FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules, based on their proportion of Pearson’s voting share capital.

As of what date is Pearson’s (PSO) share capital figure reported?

Pearson’s voting share capital of 622,223,780 ordinary shares is reported as at close of business on 18 March 2026. This date anchors disclosure calculations and reflects the latest confirmed number of voting shares admitted to trading.

What voting rights attach to Pearson (PSO) ordinary shares?

Each Pearson ordinary share of 25p carries one vote at general meetings. With 622,223,780 such shares admitted to trading, total voting rights equal the same number, forming the basis for shareholder voting power and disclosure requirements.

Under which FCA rule is Pearson’s (PSO) voting rights disclosure made?

The voting rights and capital disclosure is made in accordance with FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1A. This rule requires issuers to update the market on total voting rights so investors can assess notification thresholds accurately.