Pearson plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Pearson plc, dated June 2, 2025, reports on the company's "Save for Shares Plan" and "Employee Stock Purchase Plan." The reporting period covers the six months from December 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025. The filing serves as a Block Listing Six Monthly Return required by the London Stock Exchange 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 status of share allotment schemes.
| Scheme | Opening Balance (Unallotted) | Shares Issued/Allotted | Closing Balance (Unallotted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save for Shares Plan | 2,403,014 | 74,126 | 2,328,888 |
| Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 1,033,549 | 270,064 | 763,485 |
Material Changes
During the period, Pearson plc issued a total of 344,190 shares across both schemes. No increases to the block scheme limits were applied for during this period. The reduction in unallotted securities reflects the normal operation of these employee benefit plans.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a procedural disclosure regarding share capital movements.
Key Facts for Investors to Verify
- Total shares issued under the Save for Shares Plan were 74,126.
- Total shares issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan were 270,064.
- The remaining unallotted balance for the Save for Shares Plan is 2,328,888.
- The remaining unallotted balance for the Employee Stock Purchase Plan is 763,485.
- No new share blocks were authorized during the six-month period.