Pearson plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Pearson plc, a foreign private issuer, covers the month of February 2025. The report was filed on February 3, 2025, and primarily addresses corporate governance matters regarding voting rights and capital structure as of January 31, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a regulatory update on share capital rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus a prior comparable period are disclosed in this filing. The document focuses on the static count of ordinary shares outstanding as of the close of business on January 31, 2025.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of unusual items. It serves strictly to inform shareholders of the share count required for calculating notification thresholds under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Key Facts for Investors
- Share Count: As of January 31, 2025, Pearson plc had 666,554,453 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading.
- Voting Rights: Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote at general meetings.
- Treasury Shares: The Company does not hold any shares in Treasury.
- Regulatory Use: The share count figure is designated for use by shareholders to determine notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.