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The PSORF SEC filings page aggregates U.S. regulatory disclosures for PEARSON PLC ORD and its issuer, Pearson plc. As a foreign private issuer, Pearson files an annual report on Form 20-F and furnishes current information on Form 6-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These documents cover topics such as trading updates, voting rights and capital, insider transactions, and major shareholdings, giving investors a detailed view of the company’s securities and governance-related information.
Form 6-K filings include Pearson’s trading updates, where the company reports underlying sales growth and performance across its learning-focused segments: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, Higher Education, English Language Learning, and Enterprise Learning & Skills. The filings also describe activities within Pearson Professional Assessments (formerly Pearson VUE), US Student Assessment, Clinical Assessment, and UK & International Qualifications, as well as initiatives like the AI-powered Communication Coach integrated into Microsoft 365 and partnerships with IBM and Google Cloud.
Other Form 6-K submissions report voting rights and capital, specifying the total number of ordinary shares of 25 pence each, each carrying one vote and with no shares held in treasury. These figures are used by shareholders to assess notification thresholds under the UK FCA’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. The filings also include PDMR transaction reports, detailing releases of ordinary shares under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan and sales of shares to cover tax liabilities, and TR-1 notifications of major holdings, which outline significant voting stakes held through controlled undertakings.
On this page, AI-powered tools can help interpret these filings by highlighting key elements such as segment references, capital structure details, insider share dealings, and changes in major holdings, allowing readers to navigate Pearson’s regulatory disclosures more efficiently.
Pearson plc reports a routine executive share-based compensation event. Sharon Hague, President of English Language Learning, received a grant of 2,246 options over ordinary shares of 25 pence each under the Company’s Save for Shares Plan.
The options have an exercise price of £8.10 per share and are linked to a three-year savings period. The transaction date was 6 May 2026 and was conducted outside a trading venue, as disclosed in a regulatory notification for persons discharging managerial responsibilities.
Pearson plc reports a routine executive share-based compensation event. Sharon Hague, President of English Language Learning, received a grant of 2,246 options over ordinary shares of 25 pence each under the Company’s Save for Shares Plan.
The options have an exercise price of £8.10 per share and are linked to a three-year savings period. The transaction date was 6 May 2026 and was conducted outside a trading venue, as disclosed in a regulatory notification for persons discharging managerial responsibilities.
Pearson plc reported routine share-based compensation events for several senior executives under its Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). On 5 May 2026, Tom ap Simon received 48,219 Pearson American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Arthur Valentine received 51,382 ADRs, both settled on a net-of-tax basis outside a trading venue.
On the same date, Sharon Hague received 21,939 ordinary shares and sold 10,315 shares at £11.2029 per share, raising £115,557.91 to cover tax liabilities. Vishaal Gupta received 96,425 ordinary shares and sold 35,689 shares at £11.2877 per share, for £402,846.73, also to meet tax obligations arising from vesting awards.
Pearson plc reported routine share-based compensation events for several senior executives under its Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). On 5 May 2026, Tom ap Simon received 48,219 Pearson American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Arthur Valentine received 51,382 ADRs, both settled on a net-of-tax basis outside a trading venue.
On the same date, Sharon Hague received 21,939 ordinary shares and sold 10,315 shares at £11.2029 per share, raising £115,557.91 to cover tax liabilities. Vishaal Gupta received 96,425 ordinary shares and sold 35,689 shares at £11.2877 per share, for £402,846.73, also to meet tax obligations arising from vesting awards.
Pearson plc reported that Chief Executive Omar Abbosh received an annual long-term incentive award under the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan for 2026. He was granted 799,835 performance-related restricted shares, calculated using a £10.861 average share price and representing 850% of his salary.
The award will vest on 1 May 2029, subject to performance conditions and targets set out in the 2025 annual report, and any vested shares must then be held for an additional two years. The grant includes dividend equivalent awards and may be adjusted by the Remuneration Committee to reflect underlying financial or non-financial performance, in line with the shareholder-approved 2026 remuneration policy.
Pearson plc reported that Chief Executive Omar Abbosh received an annual long-term incentive award under the 2020 Long-Term Incentive Plan for 2026. He was granted 799,835 performance-related restricted shares, calculated using a £10.861 average share price and representing 850% of his salary.
The award will vest on 1 May 2029, subject to performance conditions and targets set out in the 2025 annual report, and any vested shares must then be held for an additional two years. The grant includes dividend equivalent awards and may be adjusted by the Remuneration Committee to reflect underlying financial or non-financial performance, in line with the shareholder-approved 2026 remuneration policy.
Pearson plc reported that all resolutions at its 2026 annual general meeting were approved on a poll, with around 85% of issued share capital voting. Shareholders backed the 2025 report and accounts, the final dividend, all director elections and re-elections, auditor re-appointment and authority to repurchase shares.
The directors' 2026 remuneration policy received a lower level of support than other items, with 75.60% of votes in favour and 24.40% against, while the separate remuneration report was approved with 95.79% support. The company engaged with investors representing about 85% of its share register ahead of the meeting and plans to publish an update on further engagement within six months, in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Pearson plc reported that all resolutions at its 2026 annual general meeting were approved on a poll, with around 85% of issued share capital voting. Shareholders backed the 2025 report and accounts, the final dividend, all director elections and re-elections, auditor re-appointment and authority to repurchase shares.
The directors' 2026 remuneration policy received a lower level of support than other items, with 75.60% of votes in favour and 24.40% against, while the separate remuneration report was approved with 95.79% support. The company engaged with investors representing about 85% of its share register ahead of the meeting and plans to publish an update on further engagement within six months, in line with the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Pearson plc reports that investment fund Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P., via Aurora Nominees Limited, has increased its holding in the company. Cevian now controls 116,765,346 voting rights, representing 19.207009% of Pearson's voting rights, up from 18.090022% previously.
All of Cevian’s position is held through shares rather than additional financial instruments, giving it a substantial single-block influence in shareholder votes while remaining below a one‑fifth ownership level.
Pearson plc reports that investment fund Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P., via Aurora Nominees Limited, has increased its holding in the company. Cevian now controls 116,765,346 voting rights, representing 19.207009% of Pearson's voting rights, up from 18.090022% previously.
All of Cevian’s position is held through shares rather than additional financial instruments, giving it a substantial single-block influence in shareholder votes while remaining below a one‑fifth ownership level.
Pearson plc reports a notification of major holdings from Artisan Partners Limited Partnership. Artisan now holds 66,909,195 voting rights in Pearson, representing 11.006052% of the company’s voting rights attached to shares, with no additional exposure through financial instruments.
The position increased from a previously notified level of 10.108540% of voting rights. The holding is structured through a chain of controlled undertakings under Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., with the disclosed stake concentrated in direct voting rights to Pearson shares.
Pearson plc reports a notification of major holdings from Artisan Partners Limited Partnership. Artisan now holds 66,909,195 voting rights in Pearson, representing 11.006052% of the company’s voting rights attached to shares, with no additional exposure through financial instruments.
The position increased from a previously notified level of 10.108540% of voting rights. The holding is structured through a chain of controlled undertakings under Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc., with the disclosed stake concentrated in direct voting rights to Pearson shares.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital. As at close of business on 21 April 2026, the company had 607,930,912 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each share carries one vote at general meetings and the company holds no Treasury shares.
This share count provides the denominator shareholders use to determine whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital. As at close of business on 21 April 2026, the company had 607,930,912 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each share carries one vote at general meetings and the company holds no Treasury shares.
This share count provides the denominator shareholders use to determine whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Cevian Capital II GP Ltd, a Jersey-based investment adviser, reports beneficial ownership of 116,765,346 ordinary shares of Pearson plc, representing 19.17% of the company’s ordinary shares. Cevian has sole voting and dispositive power over this stake.
The shares were purchased for the account of its master fund for total consideration of about USD $1,044,451,904, using British pounds and a USD/GBP rate of 1.35225. The ownership percentage is based on 609,048,113 Pearson ordinary shares outstanding as derived from the company’s reported share count and recent share repurchases. No transactions in Pearson shares were made by Cevian for the master fund in the last sixty days.
Cevian Capital II GP Ltd, a Jersey-based investment adviser, reports beneficial ownership of 116,765,346 ordinary shares of Pearson plc, representing 19.17% of the company’s ordinary shares. Cevian has sole voting and dispositive power over this stake.
The shares were purchased for the account of its master fund for total consideration of about USD $1,044,451,904, using British pounds and a USD/GBP rate of 1.35225. The ownership percentage is based on 609,048,113 Pearson ordinary shares outstanding as derived from the company’s reported share count and recent share repurchases. No transactions in Pearson shares were made by Cevian for the master fund in the last sixty days.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital position. As at close of business on 31 March 2026, the company had 614,637,552 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each ordinary share carrying one vote at general meetings.
The company holds no shares in treasury, so all issued ordinary shares have voting rights. Shareholders may use the 614,637,552 figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify interests or changes in interests under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Pearson plc reported its current voting share capital position. As at close of business on 31 March 2026, the company had 614,637,552 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each ordinary share carrying one vote at general meetings.
The company holds no shares in treasury, so all issued ordinary shares have voting rights. Shareholders may use the 614,637,552 figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify interests or changes in interests under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
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.
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.