Pearson PLC Files Director/PDMR Shareholding Update
Ticker: PSORF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Sep 4, 2024 · CIK: 938323
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Pearson PLC (PSORF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: insider-filing, shareholding, disclosure
TL;DR
Pearson insiders are adjusting their stock holdings, check the 6-K for details.
AI Summary
Pearson plc filed a Form 6-K on September 4, 2024, to report shareholdings of Directors/PDMRs. The filing details changes in the holdings of individuals who are both directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility within the company.
Why It Matters
This filing provides transparency into the stock ownership of key company insiders, which can signal their confidence in the company's future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine disclosure of insider shareholdings and does not indicate any immediate financial or operational risk for the company.
Key Players & Entities
- PEARSON plc (company) — Registrant
- Directors/PDMR (person) — Individuals whose shareholdings are reported
FAQ
What type of information is being disclosed in this Form 6-K?
This Form 6-K discloses shareholdings of Directors and Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility (PDMR) within Pearson plc.
When was this Form 6-K filed?
This Form 6-K was filed on September 4, 2024.
What is the primary purpose of a Form 6-K filing for a foreign private issuer?
A Form 6-K is used by foreign private issuers to report information that they have made or are required to make public pursuant to the laws of their home country, or that they have filed or are required to file with any stock exchange on which their securities are traded.
Does Pearson plc file annual reports under Form 20-F or Form 40-F?
Pearson plc indicates that it files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
What is the principal executive office address for Pearson plc?
The principal executive office address for Pearson plc is 80 Strand, London, England, WC2R 0RL.
Filing Stats: 478 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 20 · Accepted 2024-09-04 08:47:30
Filing Documents
- a9199c.htm (6-K) — 36KB
- 0001654954-24-011457.txt ( ) — 37KB
From the Filing
SHAREHOLDING a9199c 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 September 2024     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 PDMR 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   Vishaal Gupta 2 Reason for the notification   a) Position/status   President - Workforce Skills 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   Ordinary shares of 25 pence each in Pearson plc   Identification code   ISIN: GB0006776081 b) Nature of the transaction   Release of ordinary shares following release of share award under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and sale of shares to cover tax liabilities arising from vesting share awards c) Price(s) and volume(s) Release of ordinary shares following release of LTIP award   Sale of ordinary shares to cover tax liability Volume: 59,053   Price: n/a Volume: 21,502   Price: £10.615596 per share Aggregated price: £228,256.55 d) Aggregated information   - Aggregated volume   - Price       Aggregated volume: see 4 (c) above   Aggregated price: see 4 (c) above e) Date of the transaction   2 September 2024 f) Place of the transaction   London Stock Exchange (XLON)   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:  04 September 2024     By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE       ------------------------------------   Natalie White   Deputy Company Secretary