Summary:
- Pearson executives disclose key Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) transactions.
- Total share sales were over £1.47 million, primarily for tax purposes.
- Transactions executed on May 1, 2025, on the London Stock Exchange.
Pearson plc (PSO, Financial) has revealed significant Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) share transactions involving several senior executives. These moves involved a mix of receiving and selling shares, largely executed to cover tax obligations.
Chief Financial Officer Sally Johnson received 136,077 ordinary shares and sold 63,957 shares at a price of £11.7366 each, equating to a total transaction value of £750,637.73. Likewise, Enterprise Learning President Vishaal Gupta was allocated 138,651 shares, of which 50,318 shares were sold at £11.7366, resulting in £590,562.24 in sales.
Higher Education President Tom ap Simon and Assessment President Arthur Valentine received American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), with 57,784 and 63,300 ADRs allocated to them respectively. English Language Learning President Sharon Hague received 23,768 shares, selling 11,173 shares for £131,133.03.
The trades were completed on May 1, 2025, with share sales processed through the London Stock Exchange. The activities reflect transactions linked to the vesting of long-term incentive awards and demonstrate strategic financial planning aligned with Pearson's LTIP objectives.
