21st Jun 2007 17:15
Pearson PLC21 June 2007 21 June 2007 STATEMENT REGARDING GE AND DOW JONES Pearson notes recent press speculation concerning Dow Jones. Pearson regularly reviews a variety of investment ideas and evaluates whetherthey would enhance value for its shareholders. Pearson has had exploratory talkswith GE about opportunities in business and financial information, including DowJones, and has decided not to pursue a combination of CNBC, the Financial TimesGroup and Dow Jones. The two companies continue to discuss co-operating agreements between CNBC andthe Financial Times Group. For more information: Luke Swanson + 44 (0)20 7010 2310 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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