SCHEDULE 13G/A: BlackRock Amends Stake in Pearson PLC, Disclosing 8.2% Beneficial Ownership
Beneficial Ownership Report
BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amendment to its Schedule 13G, reporting a beneficial ownership of 8.2% of Pearson PLC's common stock as of March 31, 2025.
Summary
- BlackRock, Inc. reported beneficial ownership of 54,446,953 shares of Pearson PLC Common Stock.
- This beneficial ownership represents 8.2% of the total outstanding class of securities.
- BlackRock, Inc. holds sole voting power over 48,249,178 shares and sole dispositive power over 54,446,953 shares.
- The filing is an Amendment No. 12 to a Schedule 13G, indicating a routine update to a previously reported stake.
- While BlackRock, Inc. as a parent holding company holds over 5%, no single underlying person or entity managed by BlackRock is reported to have an individual interest of more than five percent of Pearson PLC's total outstanding common shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a factual, regulatory disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook. It is a neutral compliance filing.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
BlackRock, Inc. is one of the world's largest asset managers, and its filings like this reflect its routine investment activities across various public companies, including those in the education and publishing sectors like Pearson PLC. Such Schedule 13G filings provide transparency on significant institutional holdings, which is a standard practice in the financial industry.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders of Pearson PLC are informed of the continued significant institutional ownership by BlackRock, providing transparency regarding the company's ownership structure and the holdings of a major institutional investor.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-30 | Previous Power of Attorney date, which was expressly revoked by the new one. |
| 2025-01-21 | Date of execution of the new Power of Attorney by BlackRock, Inc. |
| 2025-03-31 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement (ownership threshold met or changed). |
| 2025-04-23 | Date of filing/signature of the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 12. |
Keywords
Pearson PLC, BlackRock, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, SEC Filing, G69651100, Education Company, Publishing
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