PSOPearson plc
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Pearson operates a variety of pension and post-retirement plans. The UK Group pension plan has by far the largest defined benefit section. The Group has some smaller defined benefit sections in the US and Canada but, outside the UK, most of the companies operate defined contribution plans. The charge to profit in respect of worldwide pensions and post-retirement benefits amounted to £43m in 2025 (2024: £60m), of which a charge of £68m (2024: £81m) was reported in operating profit and income of £25m (2024: £21m) was reported in other net finance costs.
In the company’s own words · 20-F filed Mar 13, 2026 · SEC EDGAR
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For the full year FY2025, revenue was £3.58B (+0.7% year on year) and net income £335M.
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