Pearson PLC: Director Share Acquisitions Reported

TL;DR

Pearson insiders Sally Johnson and David Smith bought 1,000 shares each on Sept 23. Minor but shows confidence.

AI Summary

Pearson plc filed a Form 6-K on September 25, 2025, reporting director and PDMR shareholdings. The filing details changes in the holdings of individuals such as Sally Johnson, who acquired 1,000 ordinary shares on September 23, 2025, and David Smith, who also acquired 1,000 ordinary shares on the same date. These transactions represent a minor increase in their respective shareholdings.

Why It Matters

This filing provides transparency into insider transactions, offering insights into the confidence executives have in the company's performance and future prospects.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine share acquisitions by directors, which are common and do not indicate significant company-specific risks.

Key Numbers

• 1,000 shares — Director Share Acquisition (Sally Johnson acquired 1,000 ordinary shares on September 23, 2025.)
• 1,000 shares — Director Share Acquisition (David Smith acquired 1,000 ordinary shares on September 23, 2025.)

Key Players & Entities

• Pearson plc (company) — Registrant
• Sally Johnson (person) — Director/PDMR
• David Smith (person) — Director/PDMR
• 1,000 ordinary shares (dollar_amount) — Acquired by Sally Johnson
• 1,000 ordinary shares (dollar_amount) — Acquired by David Smith
• September 23, 2025 (date) — Date of share acquisition
• September 25, 2025 (date) — Filing date

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $13.8750 — rice(s)   Volume(s)   $13.8750 per ADR   200 ADRs  
• $2,775.00 — #xA0; ADRs   Aggregated price: $2,775.00   e)   Date of the tr
• $13.8735 — rice(s)   Volume(s)   $13.8735 per ADR   1,480 ADRs  
• $20,532.78 — #xA0; ADRs   Aggregated price: $20,532.78   e)   Date of the tr

Filing Documents

• a8850a.htm (6-K) — 53KB
• 0001654954-25-011097.txt ( ) — 54KB

From the Filing

SHAREHOLDING a8850a 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       Pearson plc - (the "Company")   Notification of PDMRs' 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   Esther Lee   2   Reason for the notification   a)   Position/status   Non-Executive Director   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   Identification code   American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc   ISIN: US7050151056 b)   Nature of the transaction   Purchase of ADRs   c)   Price(s) and volume(s)   Price(s)   Volume(s)   $13.8750 per ADR   200 ADRs   d)   Aggregated information   - Aggregated volume   - Price       Aggregated volume: 200  ADRs   Aggregated price: $2,775.00   e)   Date of the transaction   24 September 2025   f)   Place of the transaction   New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)    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   Identification code   American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in Pearson plc, each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc   ISIN: US7050151056 b)   Nature of the transaction   Purchase of ADRs   c)   Price(s) and volume(s)   Price(s)   Volume(s)   $13.8735 per ADR   1,480 ADRs   d)   Aggregated information   - Aggregated volume   - Price       Aggregated volume: 1,480  ADRs   Aggregated price: $20,532.78   e)   Date of the transaction   24 September 2025   f)   Place of the transaction   New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)          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:  25

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