Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Pearson plc covers the month of March 2026. The report is a regulatory disclosure regarding voting rights and capital structure, submitted in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1A.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document focuses exclusively on share capital and voting rights.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus a prior comparable period are reported in this filing. The document provides a static snapshot of the share count as of the close of business on March 18, 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. It serves solely to inform shareholders of the total number of ordinary shares for the purpose of calculating notification thresholds under FCA rules.
Important Facts for Investors
- Total Ordinary Shares: As of March 18, 2026, Pearson plc had 622,223,780 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 of 622,223,780 is the denominator for shareholders to determine notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.