Pearson PLC 6-K, filed Jun 2, 2021
Pearson PLC (PSO)
About this 6-K
Pearson PLC filed this 6-K on June 2, 2021.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June 2021
PEARSON plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
N/A
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
80 Strand
London, England WC2R 0RL
44-20-7010-2000
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Yes No X
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings
- Issuer Details
ISIN
| GB0006776081 |
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Issuer Name
| PEARSON PLC |
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UK or Non-UK Issuer
| UK |
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- Reason for Notification
| An event changing the breakdown of voting |
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- Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
| Lindsell Train |
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City of registered office (if applicable)
| London |
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Country of registered office (if applicable)
| United Kingdom |
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- Details of the shareholder
Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above
City of registered office (if applicable)
Country of registered office (if applicable)
- Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
| 01 Jun 2021 |
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- Date on which Issuer notified
| 02 Jun 2021 |
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- Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) | % of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 +<br>8.B 2) | Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B) | Total number of voting rights held in issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting<br>situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or<br>reached | 10.999900 | 0.000000 | 10.999900 | 83,184,962 |
| Position<br>of previous notification (if applicable) | 11.175 |
- Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
| Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible) | Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB0006776081<br>ORD | 83,184,962 | 10.999900 | ||
| Sub<br>Total 8.A | 83,184,962 | 10.999900% |
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is<br>exercised/converted | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub<br>Total 8.B1 |
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub<br>Total 8.B2 |
- Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| 2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting<br>rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held<br>starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal<br>entities (please add additional rows as necessary) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate controlling person | Name of controlled undertaking | % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable<br>threshold | % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is<br>higher than the notifiable threshold | Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable<br>threshold |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lindsell Train<br>Ltd | 10.999900 | 10.999900 |
- In case of proxy voting
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
Additional Information
Date of Completion
| 02 Jun 2021 |
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- Place Of Completion
| London |
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Emily Spooner
Assistant Company Secretary
Pearson plc
2nd June 2021
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| PEARSON<br>plc | |
|---|---|
| Date: 02 <br>June 2021 | |
| By: /s/<br>NATALIE WHITE | |
| ------------------------------------ | |
| Natalie<br>White | |
| Deputy<br>Company Secretary |