AGM/EGMMay 1, 2026, 09:32 AM
PSO AGM: All Resolutions Approved; Remuneration Policy 75.6% For
AI Summary
Pearson plc announced that all 23 resolutions proposed at its Annual General Meeting on May 1, 2026, were approved on a poll, with approximately 85.12% of the issued share capital participating. While all resolutions passed, the Directors' Remuneration Policy received 75.60% approval, indicating notable shareholder dissent. The Board acknowledged this outcome, reaffirmed its commitment to a performance-based remuneration structure, and plans to continue shareholder engagement, with an update to be published within six months.
Key Highlights
- All 23 resolutions proposed at the Annual General Meeting were approved on a poll.
- Approximately 85.12% of the company's issued share capital participated in the vote.
- The Directors' Remuneration Policy (Resolution 15) was approved with 75.60% of votes for and 24.40% against.
- The Directors' Remuneration Report (Resolution 16) was approved with 95.79% of votes for.
- The final dividend declaration (Resolution 2) was approved with 99.99% of votes for.
- All director elections and re-elections were approved with high majority votes.
- The Board acknowledged the significant vote against the remuneration policy and will provide an update within six months.
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