Notification of Major Holdings by Cevian Capital II GP Limited

This report details a significant change in major shareholdings for Pearson plc, a UK-based issuer. Cevian Capital II GP Limited, acting on behalf of Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P., has acquired a new stake in the company. The acquisition resulted in Cevian Capital II GP Limited holding 19.207009% of the voting rights, an increase from their previous holding of 18.090022%. The total number of voting rights held is 116,765,346. The shares are legally owned by Aurora Nominees Limited, acting as a nominee, on behalf of UBS AG, who serves as the custodian. The notification was made on April 24, 2026, following the threshold crossing on April 22, 2026.