Commentary & Deal Flow

Pearson plc, (ticker: "PSON", country: GB) rated Baa2/BBB (Moody's/Fitch), has mandated Barclays, BofA Securities and HSBC as Joint Bookrunners to arrange a series of fixed income investor calls on 22nd April. BofA Securities is coordinating logistics.

A £-denominated, Reg S Bearer, Senior Unsecured, 10-year Benchmark transaction issued by Pearson Funding plc, and unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by Pearson plc, will follow, subject to market conditions. The bonds will be offered under the issuer’s EMTN Programme dated 17-Apr-26.

• Company Representatives:
• • Sally Johnson – CFO
  • Simon Robson – CFO Designate
  • Stephen Porter – Executive Partner, Treasury
  • Alex Shore – Investor Relations Officer
• Call Schedule: Wednesday 22-Apr-26:
• • Call #1 – 10:00 UKT / 11:00 CET
  • Call #2 – 11:00 UKT / 12:00 CET
  • Call #3 – 13:00 UKT / 14:00 CET
  • Call #4 – 14:00 UKT / 15:00 CET
  • Call #5 – 15:00 UKT / 16:00 CET
  • Call #6 – 16:00 UKT / 16:00 CET
• DealRoadshow Information:
• • Link: https://dealroadshow.com
  • Entry Code: PEARSON2026
  • Direct Link: https://dealroadshow.com/e/PEARSON2026
• Stabilisation: Relevant stabilisation regulations including FCA/ICMA apply.
• Target Market: Manufacturer target market (UK MiFIR product governance) is eligible counterparties and professional clients only (all distribution channels).
• KID: No EEA PRIIPs KID or UK PRIIPs KID/CCI product summary has been prepared as not available to retail in the EEA or in the UK.