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 January 2025. The report was filed on January 2, 2025, and primarily addresses corporate governance matters regarding voting rights and capital structure as of the close of business on December 31, 2024.
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 results report.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus a prior comparable period are disclosed in this filing. The document reports a static count of ordinary shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It is a compliance announcement made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.
Key Facts for Investors
- Share Capital: As of December 31, 2024, Pearson plc had 666,264,831 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 666,264,831 serves as the denominator for shareholders calculating notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.