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The company said, "Over the medium term, Pearson is well positioned to deliver a mid-single digit underlying sales growth CAGR, sustained margin improvement that will equate to an average increase of 40 basis points per annum and strong free cash conversion, in the region of 90% to 100%, on average, across the period."

Sees mid-single digit underlying sales growth, adjusted operating profit of GBP 640M-GBP 685M at FX rates as at the end of 2025, including the impact of the 2025 product development impairment, and free cash flow conversion of 90%-100%.

Sally Johnson, Group CFO, has informed the Board of her decision to leave the company later this year to take up the role of CFO at a large privately owned business. Simon Robson, currently CFO at Sky, will succeed Sally as Group CFO. Simon will join Pearson on 30 March 2026 and assume the role of Group CFO and Executive Director on 8 May 2026, ensuring a smooth and orderly transition.

Reports FY25 adjusted EPS 63.6p vs. 61.1p last year. Reports FY25 sales GBP 3.58B vs. GBP 3.55B last year. Group adjusted operating profit of GBP 614M, up 6% underlying with margin expansion from 16.9% to 17.2%. Assessment & Qualifications sales grew 4% with all sub-business units contributing to growth. Virtual Learning delivered a strong performance with 8% sales growth for the full year, and H2 up 18% driven by a 13% increase in 2025/26 Fall semester enrolments, as well as favourable mix and funding. Higher Education sales grew 2%, with US Higher Education up 3% driven by enrolments and pricing in core Courseware with adoption share maintained. English Language Learning sales increased 1%, driven by Institutional, with Pearson Test of English performing well against a tough market backdrop. Enterprise Learning & Skills sales grew 6% with a solid performance in Vocational Qualifications and continued quarter-on-quarter improvement in Enterprise Solutions. Omar Abbosh, Pearson's Chief Executive, said: "We delivered on our goals in 2025, making significant progress in scaling AI across our products and services and building tangible momentum in our enterprise offering. The partnerships we secured with leading technology companies are a recognition of Pearson's unique role at the intersection of education, skills and workforce development, underpinned by our unrivalled strength in assessments which positions us to deliver meaningful shareholder value over the medium term. Through our unique competitive positioning, we look to the future with confidence as we meet the growing and urgent need among enterprises and learners to adapt to an AI-enabled world."