Pearson plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Pearson plc, dated December 2, 2024, reports on the company's "Save for Shares Plan" and "Employee Stock Purchase Plan" for the six-month period from June 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024. 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 revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It exclusively details the movement of securities under employee share schemes.
| Scheme | Opening Balance (Unallotted) | Securities Issued/Allotted | Closing Balance (Unallotted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save for Shares Plan | 2,766,399 | 363,385 | 2,403,014 |
| Employee Stock Purchase Plan | 1,292,668 | 259,119 | 1,033,549 |
Material Changes
During the reporting period, no increases were applied for to the block schemes. The reduction in unallotted securities reflects the issuance of shares to employees under the existing plans.
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 plan administration.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Total securities issued under the Save for Shares Plan were 363,385.
- Total securities issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan were 259,119.
- Combined unallotted securities remaining at period end total 3,436,563.
- No new share blocks were authorized during this six-month period.