Pearson plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Pearson plc, dated January 16, 2026, reports on the status of its employee share schemes for the period from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026. The filing serves as a Block Listing Return required by UK Listing Rules.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It exclusively details the movement of unallotted securities under specific employee schemes.
Material Changes and Scheme Activity
- Save for Shares Plan:
- Opening balance of unallotted securities: 1,482,109
- Securities issued/allotted during the period: 41,942
- Closing balance of unallotted securities: 1,440,167
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
- Opening balance of unallotted securities: 2,228,992
- Securities issued/allotted during the period: None reported
- Closing balance of unallotted securities: 2,228,992
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, or discussion of unusual items. It is a routine regulatory disclosure regarding share scheme administration.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of shares issued under the Save for Shares Plan (41,942) against the company's broader capital allocation strategy.
- Confirm the remaining pool of unallotted shares (1,440,167 for Save for Shares; 2,228,992 for Employee Stock Purchase) to assess future dilution potential.
- Note that no new shares were issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan during this specific reporting window.