Form 6-K Filing by Pearson plc

This report details a transaction by Tom ap Simon, President of Higher Education and Virtual Learning at Pearson plc. On July 14, 2026, Mr. Simon purchased 515.2426 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) of Pearson plc, each representing one ordinary share, through the Company's U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The purchase occurred during the offering period from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, at a price of $11.645 per ADR. The total aggregated volume was 515.2426 ADRs, with an aggregated price of $6,000. The transaction took place on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS). This filing serves as an initial notification of these transactions.