Pearson plc Files 6-K, Confirms 20-F Reporting
Ticker: PSORF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Sep 12, 2025 · CIK: 938323
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Pearson PLC (PSORF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 9 |
| Reading Time | 11 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: sec-filing, reporting-update, foreign-issuer
TL;DR
Pearson plc filed a 6-K confirming it reports under Form 20-F.
AI Summary
Pearson plc filed a Form 6-K on September 12, 2025, reporting its status as a foreign private issuer. The filing confirms that Pearson plc, headquartered at 80 Strand, London, England, will file its annual reports under Form 20-F. The company's principal executive office can be reached at 44-20-7010-2000.
Why It Matters
This filing is a routine administrative update for investors, confirming Pearson's reporting structure with the SEC and its adherence to international reporting standards.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a standard administrative filing with no new financial or operational information that would typically indicate risk.
Key Players & Entities
- PEARSON PLC (company) — Registrant
- 80 Strand London, England WC2R 0RL (location) — Principal executive office address
- 44-20-7010-2000 (phone_number) — Principal executive office phone number
- Form 6-K (document) — Filing type
- Form 20-F (document) — Annual report form
FAQ
What is the purpose of a Form 6-K filing?
A Form 6-K is a report of foreign private issuers required to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, typically to report information that the registrant makes public in its home country.
Which form does Pearson plc use for its annual reports?
Pearson plc indicates it files its annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
What is Pearson plc's principal executive office address?
Pearson plc's principal executive office is located at 80 Strand, London, England, WC2R 0RL.
What is the filing date of this Form 6-K?
This Form 6-K was filed as of September 12, 2025.
Is Pearson plc a U.S. or foreign company for SEC reporting purposes?
Pearson plc is identified as a foreign private issuer for SEC reporting purposes.
Filing Stats: 2,687 words · 11 min read · ~9 pages · Grade level 5.3 · Accepted 2025-09-12 12:05:04
Filing Documents
- a0384z.htm (6-K) — 310KB
- 0001654954-25-010687.txt ( ) — 311KB
From the Filing
(S) IN COMPANY a0384z 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 2025     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         TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings   1. Issuer Details   ISIN GB0006776081     Issuer Name PEARSON PLC     UK or Non-UK Issuer UK     2. Reason for Notification   An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments     3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation   Name BlackRock, Inc.     Wilmington     Country of registered office (if applicable) USA     4. Details of the shareholder   Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above             Country of registered office (if applicable)       5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached     10-Sep-2025     6. Date on which Issuer notified   11-Sep-2025     7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation     % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) % of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2) Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) Total number of voting rights held in issuer Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached   8.260000   1.740000   10.000000   64766864   Position of previous notification (if applicable)   8.310000   1.380000   9.690000       8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached   8A. Voting rights attached to shares   Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)   Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) GB0006776081     53401883     8.260000   Sub Total 8.A 53401883   8.260000%     8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))   Type of financial instrument Expiration date Exercise/conversion period Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted % of voting rights American Depository Receipt       2374819   0.360000   Securities Lending       590722   0.090000   Sub Total 8.B1   2965541   0.450000%     8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))   Type of financial instrument   Expiration date   Exercise/conversion period   Physical or cash settlement   Number of voting rights   % of voting rights   CFD       Cash   8399440   1.290000   Sub Total 8.B2   8399440   1.290000%     9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation   2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments