The Pearson plc announce a dividend accounted for in their 2024 financial statements totalling £156m represents the final dividend in respect of 2023 (15.7p) and the interim dividend for 2024 (7.4p). They are proposing a final dividend for 2024 of 16.6p bringing the total paid and payable in respect of 2024 to 24.0p.This final 2024 dividend, which was approved by the Board in February 2025, is subject to approval at the forthcoming AGM. For 2024, the dividend is covered 2.6 times by adjusted earnings.
The final dividend will be paid on 9 May 2025 to shareholders who are on the register of members at close of business on 21 March 2025 (the Record Date).
