UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 2003
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
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This Report includes the following documents:
1. A press release from Pearson plc announcing Blocklisting Interim Review
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
PEARSON PLC
2. Name of scheme
WORLDWIDE SAVE FOR SHARES
3. Period of return: From JUNE 2003 To NOVEMBER 2003
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
3,069
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
0
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
3,069
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;
1 MILLION on 8 June 2001
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records
802,384,947
Contact for queries
Name Andy Wilkinson
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2252
Person making the return
Name Andy Wilkinson
Position Share Plans Manager
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
PEARSON PLC
2. Name of scheme
1988 EXECUTIVE SCHEME
3. Period of return: From JUNE 2003 To NOVEMBER 2003
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
909,696
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
52,135
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
857,561
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;
2,532,398 on 15 November 2000
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records
802,384,947
Contact for queries
Name Andy Wilkinson
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2252
Person making the return
Name Andy Wilkinson
Position Share Plans Manager
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
PEARSON PLC
2. Name of scheme
1998 EXECUTIVE SCHEME
3. Period of return: From JUNE 2003 To NOVEMBER 2003
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
586,028
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
526,269
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
59,759
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;
876,326 on 15 November 2000
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records
802,384,947
Contact for queries
Name Andy Wilkinson
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2252
Person making the return
Name Andy Wilkinson
Position Share Plans Manager
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
PEARSON PLC
2. Name of scheme
1992 US SENIOR EXECUTIVE
3. Period of return: From JUNE 2003 To NOVEMBER 2003
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
175,529
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
0
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
175,529
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;
1,181,607 on 15 November 2000
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records
802,384,947
Contact for queries
Name Andy Wilkinson
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2252
Person making the return
Name Andy Wilkinson
Position Share Plans Manager
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.
SCHEDULE 5
BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
To: Listing Applications
UK Listing Authority
Financial Services Authority
25, The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London, E14 5HS
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
PEARSON PLC
2. Name of scheme
US SENIOR EXECUTIVE
3. Period of return: From June 2003 To November 2003
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
110,753
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
110,000
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
753
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;
575,000 on 21 October 1997
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records
802,384,947
Contact for queries
Name Andy Wilkinson
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2252
Person making the return
Name Andy Wilkinson
Position Share Plans Manager
Signature
The FSA does not give any express or implied warranty as to the accuracy of this
document or material and does not accept any liability for error or omission.
The FSA is not liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of business or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise
from the use of or inability to use this document, or any material contained in
it, or from any action or decision taken as a result of using this document or
any such material.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PEARSON plc
Date: 12 December 2003
By: /s/ STEPHEN JONES
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Stephen Jones
Deputy Secretary