Statement re GE and Dow Jones

Pearson PLC
21 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 whether
they would enhance value for its shareholders. Pearson has had exploratory talks
with GE about opportunities in business and financial information, including Dow
Jones, and has decided not to pursue a combination of CNBC, the Financial Times
Group and Dow Jones.


The two companies continue to discuss co-operating agreements between CNBC and
the Financial Times Group.



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