Director Shareholding

Pearson PLC
07 November 2003


7 November 2003



RNS
The London Stock Exchange
Old Broad Street
London
EC2N 1HP


Dear Sirs


On 7 November, Lord Stevenson transferred 124 Pearson plc shares to his adult
son as a gift.

Lord Stevenson's beneficial ownership of Pearson plc shares was 163,392 prior to
this transfer and 163,268 following it.

Yours faithfully

Stephen Jones

Deputy Secretary

SAJ/DC






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