Pearson (PSO) non-executive director purchases 500 ADRs on NYSE

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc reported that non-executive director Costis Maglaras purchased additional exposure to the company through American Depositary Receipts. On 16 March 2026, he bought 500 ADRs in Pearson plc at a price of $13.15 per ADR, for an aggregated consideration of $6575, on the New York Stock Exchange.

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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")

Notification of PDMRs' Interests

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
a)	Name	Costis Maglaras
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Non-Executive Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	Pearson plc
b)	LEI	2138004JBXWWJKIURC57
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc ISIN: US7050151056
b)	Nature of the transaction	Purchase of ADRs
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s)	Volume(s)
		$13.15 per ADR	500 ADRs
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	Aggregated volume: 500 ADRs Aggregated price: $6575
e)	Date of the transaction	16 March 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)

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: 17 March 2026

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What insider transaction did Pearson (PSO) disclose in this 6-K filing?

Pearson disclosed that non-executive director Costis Maglaras purchased 500 American Depositary Receipts. The ADRs were acquired on 16 March 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange, representing additional personal investment in Pearson shares through the ADR structure.

How many Pearson (PSO) ADRs did Costis Maglaras buy and at what price?

Costis Maglaras bought 500 Pearson ADRs at $13.15 per ADR. This insider purchase resulted in total consideration of $6575, as disclosed in the aggregated transaction information within the report of transactions by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

When and where were the Pearson (PSO) ADRs purchased by the director?

The 500 Pearson ADRs were purchased on 16 March 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange. The filing identifies the trading venue as XNYS, confirming the transaction occurred in the U.S. market where Pearson’s ADRs are listed and traded.

What does each Pearson (PSO) ADR represent according to the filing?

Each Pearson American Depositary Receipt represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc. This means ADR holders have economic exposure equivalent to owning the underlying London-listed ordinary shares, but through a U.S.-traded instrument identified by ISIN US7050151056.

Who is the person discharging managerial responsibilities mentioned for Pearson (PSO)?

The person discharging managerial responsibilities is Costis Maglaras, identified as a non-executive director of Pearson plc. The filing records his initial notification of a transaction involving the purchase of the company’s ADRs, as required for persons in such governance roles.