Report of Foreign Private Issuer for Pearson plc

Pearson plc, a foreign private issuer, has filed a Form 6-K report detailing its voting rights and capital as of April 30, 2026. The company reported 605,304,701 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading, with each share carrying one vote. Pearson plc does not hold any shares in Treasury. This figure serves as the denominator for shareholders to calculate their notification requirements under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules regarding their interests in the company. The announcement is made in accordance with FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. The report was signed on May 1, 2026, by Christie Wolstencroft, Senior Assistant Company Secretary.