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Pearson PLC — Regulatory Filings 2014
Dec 17, 2014
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6-K 1 pson201412176k.htm DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING pson201412176k.htm Licensed to: LSE Document Created using EDGARizer 2020 5.4.1.0 Copyright 1995 - 2009 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved.
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 December 2014
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
PEARSON PLC
(the "Company")
Director Shareholding
Below are details of share transfers of ordinary shares of 25p each notified to the Company on 16 December 2014:-
On 16 December 2014 Mirima Helen Freestone, a connected person of Robin Freestone, made transfers of shares to the following persons:
| Name of person to whom shares transferred | Number of shares transferred | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| James Freestone | 1,000 | Not a connected person of Robin Freestone |
| William Freestone | 1,000 | Connected person of Robin Freestone |
| Jonathan Freestone | 1,000 | Connected person of Robin Freestone |
| Matthew Freestone | 1,000 | Connected person of Robin Freestone |
All of the above transfers were made by way of gift. As a result of the transfers, the number of shares in which Robin Freestone and his connected persons are beneficially interested is 504,283 ordinary shares of 25p each, representing 0.06151% of Pearson's issued share capital.
(Note: In addition to the above transfers, Mr Freestone's overall share interest has reduced from 509,632 by 4,349 ordinary shares, held by his son James, who is no longer considered to be a connected person.)
This notification is made in accordance with DTR 3.1.2R.
By: /s/ STEPHEN JONES
Stephen Jones
Deputy Secretary