18th Oct 2007 14:52
Pearson PLC18 October 2007 TR-1(i): NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTERESTS IN SHARES (1). Identity of the issuer or the underlying issuer of existing shares to whichvoting rights are attached (ii): Pearson plc 2. Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or boxes): An acquisition or disposal of voting rights: ( X ) An acquisition or disposal of financial instruments which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to which voting rights are attached: ( ) An event changing the breakdown of voting rights: ( ) Other (please specify): ( ) 3. Full name of person(s) subject to the notification obligation (iii): Aviva plc & its subsidiaries 4. Full name of shareholder(s) (if different from 3.) (iv): Registered Holder: BNY Norwich Union Nominees Limited 5,278,404* BT Globenet Nominees Limited 9,588* Chase GA Group Nominees Limited 13,234,228* Chase Nominees Limited 1,206,666* CUIM Nominees Limited 4,489,381* Vidacos Nominees Limited 185,741* * donates direct interest 5. Date of the transaction and date on which the threshold is crossed or reachedif different) (v): 16 October 2007 6. Date on which issuer notified: 17 October 2007 7. Threshold(s) that is/are crossed or reached: 2% to 3% change at Direct Interest Level. 8. Notified details: A: Voting rights attached to shares Class/type of shares Situation previous to the Triggeringif possible using the transaction (vi) ISIN CODE Number of shares Number of voting Rights (viii) Ordinary Shares GB0006776081Related Shares:
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