UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December 2003
PEARSON plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
N/A
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
80 Strand
London, England WC2R 0RL
44-20-7010-2000
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Yes No X
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This Report includes the following documents:
1. A press release from Pearson plc announcing Statement re Peter Jovanovich
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9TH DECEMBER 2003
Statement re Peter Jovanovich
Pearson, the international media company, announces that Peter Jovanovich, Chief
Executive of Pearson Education, will take a leave of absence from the business
for a few months on medical advice.
During this period, Pearson Education's divisional presidents will report to
Marjorie Scardino, Pearson's Chief Executive.
Marjorie Scardino said:
"Peter has been wrestling with a recurring pulmonary disorder for some time. His
doctors now believe he needs a period of rest to aid his recovery. Peter fully
intends to return to work as soon as possible. We will continue to be in touch
with him and make sure he is focused only on a speedy recovery, while our strong
team of education executives continues to run the business to the high standards
they are all used to."
Ends
For further information
Luke Swanson / Charlotte Elston Pearson + 44 (0) 20 7010 2310
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PEARSON plc
Date: 09 December 2003
By: /s/ STEPHEN JONES
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Stephen Jones
Deputy Secretary