17th Dec 2014 11:59
PEARSON PLC
(the "Company")
Director Shareholding
Below are details of share transfers of ordinary shares of 25p each notified to the Company on 16 December 2014:-
On 16 December 2014 Mirima Helen Freestone, a connected person of Robin Freestone, made transfers of shares to the following persons:
Name of person to whom shares transferred | Number of shares transferred | Notes |
James Freestone | 1,000 | Not a connected person of Robin Freestone |
William Freestone | 1,000 | Connected person of Robin Freestone |
Jonathan Freestone | 1,000 | Connected person of Robin Freestone |
Matthew Freestone | 1,000 | Connected person of Robin Freestone |
All of the above transfers were made by way of gift. As a result of the transfers, the number of shares in which Robin Freestone and his connected persons are beneficially interested is 504,283 ordinary shares of 25p each, representing 0.06151% of Pearson's issued share capital.
(Note: In addition to the above transfers, Mr Freestone's overall share interest has reduced from 509,632 by 4,349 ordinary shares, held by his son James, who is no longer considered to be a connected person.)
This notification is made in accordance with DTR 3.1.2R.
Related Shares:
Pearson