Pearson plc Files 6-K, Confirms 20-F Reporting
Ticker: PSORF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Dec 9, 2025 · CIK: 938323
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Pearson PLC (PSORF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: regulatory-filing, 6-K, foreign-private-issuer
TL;DR
Pearson plc filed a 6-K on 12/9/25, confirming it's a foreign private issuer using Form 20-F for annual reports.
AI Summary
Pearson plc filed a Form 6-K on December 9, 2025, reporting its status as a foreign private issuer. The filing confirms that Pearson plc will file its annual reports under Form 20-F. The company's principal executive office is located at 80 Strand, London, England, WC2R 0RL.
Why It Matters
This filing is a routine regulatory update for Pearson plc, confirming its reporting structure with the SEC and providing essential contact and location information for investors and stakeholders.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine administrative filing with no new financial or operational information that would typically indicate increased risk.
Key Players & Entities
- PEARSON PLC (company) — Registrant
- 80 Strand, London, England, WC2R 0RL (location) — Principal executive office
- December 2025 (date) — Reporting period
- 20251209 (date) — Filing date
FAQ
What type of filing is this for Pearson plc?
This is a Form 6-K, a Report of Foreign Private Issuer.
When was this Form 6-K filed?
The filing date is December 9, 2025.
Does Pearson plc file annual reports under Form 20-F or 40-F?
Pearson plc files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
What is the principal executive office address for Pearson plc?
The principal executive office is located at 80 Strand, London, England, WC2R 0RL.
What is the reporting period for this Form 6-K?
The reporting period is for the month of December 2025.
Filing Stats: 823 words · 3 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 9.6 · Accepted 2025-12-09 06:09:09
Filing Documents
- a8171kpearson.htm (6-K) — 68KB
- 0001654954-25-013766.txt ( ) — 69KB
From the Filing
(S) IN COMPANY a8171kpearson UNITED 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         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 voting rights   3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation   Name   Cevian Capital II GP Limited     `St Helier   Country of registered office (if applicable)   Jersey   4. Details of the shareholder   Name Country of registered office Aurora Nominees Limited   London   England     5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached   05-Dec-2025   6. Date on which Issuer notified   08-Dec-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   14.174888   0.000000   14.174888   90120099   Position of previous notification (if applicable)   13.048636   0.000000   13.048636       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     90120099     14.174888        Sub Total 8.A 90120099   14.174888%     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             Sub Total 8.B1           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               Sub Total 8.B2           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 are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)    Ultimate controlling person Name of controlled undertaking % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold % of voting rights through financial instruments