Recent Updates — PSORF

Artisan Partners Limited Partnership notified the company on November 2, 2026, that it crossed a significant ownership threshold as of October 29, 2026. The US-based investment firm now holds 72,201,182 voting rights, representing 11.998% of Pearson's total voting rights. This position is held through Artisan Partners Asset Management Inc. and represents a slight decrease from the previous notification level of 12.01%. Pearson plc operates in the education sector, providing learning products and services.

Tom ap Simon, President of Higher Education and Virtual Learning at Pearson plc, sold a total of 119,624 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the New York Stock Exchange on August 10, 2026. The transactions occurred across multiple price points ranging from $16.33 to $16.40 per ADR, resulting in an aggregated sale value of approximately $1,955,217.38. This filing serves as a notification of insider trading activity by a person discharging managerial responsibilities. Pearson plc operates in the education and publishing industry.