Pearson plc PDMR Transaction Notification - Tom ap Simon ADR Purchase via DRIP

Pearson plc filed a Form 6-K notification regarding transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs). The filing discloses that Tom ap Simon, President - Higher Education and Virtual Learning at Pearson, purchased 2,621.78 American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) through the company's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) on May 18, 2026. The transaction occurred on the New York Stock Exchange at a price of $15.1965 per ADR, with an aggregate value of $39,841.88. Each ADR represents one ordinary share of 25 pence in Pearson plc. This is an initial notification of the transaction, which was executed as part of the company's DRIP program, allowing shareholders to reinvest dividends into additional shares.