Pearson PLC Appoints New Audit Committee Member
Ticker: PSORF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Dec 5, 2025 · CIK: 938323
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Pearson PLC (PSORF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 1 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: governance, committee-appointment, sec-filing
TL;DR
Pearson PLC adds a new member to its Audit Committee, filing a 6-K report.
AI Summary
Pearson plc announced on December 5, 2025, that it has appointed a new member to its Audit Committee. The filing is a Form 6-K, which is a report of a foreign private issuer required by the SEC.
Why It Matters
Changes to board committees can signal shifts in governance or oversight focus, potentially impacting investor confidence and company strategy.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This filing is a routine corporate disclosure regarding a committee appointment and does not involve significant financial or operational changes.
Key Players & Entities
- Pearson plc (company) — Registrant
- Audit Committee (company) — Committee
- December 5, 2025 (date) — Filing Date
FAQ
What type of SEC filing is this?
This is a Form 6-K, a Report of Foreign Private Issuer.
Who is the registrant?
The registrant is Pearson plc.
What is the primary purpose of this filing?
The filing reports information that Pearson plc has made or is required to make public in its home country, file with a stock exchange, or distribute to its security holders, specifically concerning a committee appointment.
When was this filing made?
The filing was made on December 5, 2025.
Does Pearson plc file annual reports under Form 20-F or 40-F?
Pearson plc indicates it files annual reports under Form 20-F.
Filing Stats: 280 words · 1 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 20 · Accepted 2025-12-05 10:26:23
Filing Documents
- a4881k.htm (6-K) — 17KB
- 0001654954-25-013703.txt ( ) — 18KB
From the Filing
APPOINTMENT a4881k 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 December 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   ("Pearson")     Committee Changes       Pearson hereby announces the following changes to the membership of its Board Committees:   -    Costis Maglaras (Non-Executive Director) will be appointed to the Audit Committee and the Reputation & Responsibility Committee with effect from 1 January 2026.     This notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.6.       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: 05 December 2025     By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE       ------------------------------------   Natalie White   Deputy Company Secretary