6-K 1 pson200312126k.txt BLOCKLISTING INTERIM REVIEW UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------- Stephen Jones Deputy Secretary