Pearson plc held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 1, 2026, where shareholders approved all 23 resolutions, although the Directors' Remuneration Policy received only 75.60% support.
Key takeaways
All 23 resolutions proposed at the AGM were approved on a poll by shareholders.
Resolution 15, the Directors' Remuneration Policy, passed with 75.60% of votes cast, prompting Board acknowledgment.
Approximately 85.12% of the Company's issued share capital was voted at the meeting.
The Board committed to engaging with shareholders and publishing an update regarding the remuneration policy within six months.
New director Simon Robson was elected with effect from 8 May 2026.