PEARSON PLC

Pearson plc announced the issuance of 1,268 ordinary shares of 25 pence each to fulfill awards under its Save for Shares Plan. These shares were issued between May 1 and May 31, 2026, and are now admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market under an existing block admission.

Pearson plc announced that as of May 31, 2026, it had 601,140,494 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each share carrying one vote. The company confirmed it holds no shares in Treasury. This figure is provided for shareholders to calculate their notification obligations under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

Pearson plc announced the purchase of 2621.78 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on May 18, 2026, through its Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). The transaction, conducted on the New York Stock Exchange, totaled $39,841.88 at a price of $15.1965 per ADR.

Pearson plc announced the grant of 2,246 options under its Save for Shares Plan. These options are part of a three-year savings period and have an exercise price of £8.10 per share. The transaction took place on May 6, 2026, outside a trading venue.

Pearson plc reported that three of its executives, Sharon Hague, Arthur Valentine, and Vishaal Gupta, received share awards under the company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) on May 5, 2026. Sharon Hague received 48,219 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and 21,939 ordinary shares, while Arthur Valentine received 51,382 ADRs. Vishaal Gupta received 96,425 ordinary shares. Additionally, Sharon Hague and Vishaal Gupta sold a portion of their ordinary shares to cover tax liabilities arising from these vesting awards, with sales totaling £115,557.91 and £402,846.73 respectively.

Pearson plc granted performance-related restricted shares under its 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) to Chief Executive Omar Abbosh on May 5, 2026. Abbosh received 799,835 shares, representing 850% of his salary, calculated using a share price of A310.861. The award vests on May 1, 2029, contingent on performance conditions, and includes a subsequent two-year holding period.

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.

Cevian Capital II GP Limited has increased its major holding in Pearson plc, crossing a notification threshold on April 22, 2026. The investment firm now holds 19.207009% of Pearson's voting rights, up from its previous reported position of 18.090022%. This represents a total of 116,765,346 voting rights.

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership has increased its shareholding in PEARSON PLC, crossing a significant threshold. The firm now holds 11.006052% of the total voting rights, amounting to 66,909,195 shares. This represents an increase from their previously notified position of 10.108540%.