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 May 2006
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
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 2004 To MAY 2006
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
3069
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
144,735
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
351,021
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
804,512,879
Contact for queries
Name Jennifer Burton
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2256
Person making the return
Name Jennifer Burton
Position Assistant Company Secretary
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
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 2004 To MAY 2006
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
666,861
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
560,268
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
106,593
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
804,512,879
Contact for queries
Name Jennifer Burton
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2256
Person making the return
Name Jennifer Burton
Position Assistant Company Secretary
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
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 2004 To MAY 2006
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
34,584
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
9,612
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
24,972
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
804,512,879
Contact for queries
Name Jennifer Burton
Address Pearson plc, 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2256
Person making the return
Name Jennifer Burton
Position Assistant Company Secretary
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
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 2004 To MAY 2006
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
157,529
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
135,155
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
22,374
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
804,512,879
Contact for queries
Name Jennifer Burton
Address Pearson plc, 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2256
Person making the return
Name Jennifer Burton
Position Assistant Company Secretary
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
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 2004 To MAY 2006
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
753
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
0
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
804,512,879
Contact for queries
Name Jennifer Burton
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2256
Person making the return
Name Jennifer Burton
Position Assistant Company Secretary
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
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
PEARSON PLC
2. Name of scheme
LONGTERM INCENTIVE PLAN
3. Period of return:
From NOVEMBER 2005 To MAY 2006
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
50,625
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
116,340
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
34,285
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;
150,000 on 17 October 2005
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records
804,512,879
Contact for queries
Name Jennifer Burton
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2256
Person making the return
Name Jennifer Burton
Position Assistant Company Secretary
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
Please ensure the entries on this return are typed
1. Name of company
PEARSON PLC
2. Name of scheme
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
3. Period of return:
From NOVEMBER 2004 To MAY 2006
4. Number and class of shares(s) (amount of stock / debt security) not issued
under scheme
164,260
5. Number of shares issued / allotted under scheme during period:
704,823
6. Balance under scheme not yet issued / allotted at end of period
50,917
7. Number and class of share(s) (amount of stock / debt securities) originally
listed and the date of admission;
100,000 on 17 October 2005
Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records
804,512,879
Contact for queries
Name Jennifer Burton
Address Pearson plc 80 Strand London WC2R 0RL
Telephone 020 7010 2256
Person making the return
Name Jennifer Burton
Position Assistant Company Secretary
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: 24 May 2006
By: /s/ STEPHEN JONES
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Stephen Jones
Deputy Secretary