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Pearson Fundamentals
| Company Name | Pearson | Last Updated | 27 Jan 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer Services | Sector | Publishing |
| Shares in Issue (m) | 778.24 | Market Cap (£m) | 4,512.22 |
| PE Ratio | 7.67 | Div per Share (p) | 18.50 |
| Div Yield | 3.28 | Div Cover | 3.98 |
| EPS | 75.60 | EPS Growth (%) | 51.50 |
| PEG | 0.15 | DPS Growth (%) | 8.82 |
| Debt Ratio | 28.67 | Debt Equity Ratio | 0.54 |
| Net Gearing | 35.57 | Gross Gearing | 42.76 |
| Asset Equity Ratio | 1.75 | Cash Equity Ratio | 12.55 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 | Current Ratio | 2.16 |
| Price To Book Value | 1.00 | ROCE | 7.85 |
Pearson Dividends
| Type | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Currency | Net Dividend | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 Dividend | 15 Aug 2019 | 13 Sep 2019 | GBX | 6.00 | |
| H2 Dividend | 04 Apr 2019 | 10 May 2019 | GBX | 13.00 | 18.50 |
| H1 Dividend | 16 Aug 2018 | 14 Sep 2018 | GBX | 5.50 | |
| H2 Dividend | 05 Apr 2018 | 11 May 2018 | GBX | 12.00 | 17.00 |
| H1 Dividend | 17 Aug 2017 | 15 Sep 2017 | GBX | 5.00 | |
| H2 Dividend | 06 Apr 2017 | 12 May 2017 | GBX | 34.00 | 52.00 |
| H1 Dividend | 18 Aug 2016 | 16 Sep 2016 | GBX | 18.00 | |
| H2 Dividend | 07 Apr 2016 | 06 May 2016 | GBX | 34.00 | 52.00 |
| H1 Dividend | 13 Aug 2015 | 11 Sep 2015 | GBX | 18.00 | |
| H2 Dividend | 02 Apr 2015 | 01 May 2015 | GBX | 34.00 | 51.00 |
Pearson Company Financials
| Assets (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | 237 | 281 | 343 |
| Intangible Assets | 3,009 | 2,964 | 3,442 |
| Investments | 1,283 | 1,358 | 2,196 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 4,529 | 4,603 | 5,981 |
| Stocks | 164 | 148 | 235 |
| Debtors | 1,178 | 1,110 | 1,357 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 568 | 518 | 1,459 |
| Other Assets | 1,466 | 1,509 | 1,034 |
| Total Assets | 7,905 | 7,888 | 10,066 |
| Liabilities (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors within 1 year | 1,561 | 1,617 | 1,924 |
| Creditors after 1 year | 1,246 | 1,662 | 3,794 |
| Other Liabilities | 573 | 588 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,380 | 3,867 | 5,718 |
| Net assets | 4,525 | 4,021 | 4,348 |
| Equity (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called up share capital | 195 | 200 | 205 |
| Share Premium | 2,607 | 2,602 | 2,597 |
| Profit / Loss | 498 | 421 | -2,557 |
| Other Equity | 1,714 | 1,211 | 1,542 |
| Preference & Minorities | 9 | 8 | 4 |
| Total Capital Employed | 4,525 | 4,021 | 4,348 |
| Ratios | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 28.67 | 35.88 | 46.60 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.66 |
| Net Gearing | 35.57 | 42.46 | 42.31 |
| Gross Gearing | 42.76 | 49.02 | 56.81 |
| Assets / Equity | 1.75 | 1.96 | 2.32 |
| Cash / Equity | 12.55 | 12.88 | 33.56 |
| EPS | 75.60 | 49.90 | -286.80 |
| Cash Flow (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operating activities | 462 | 298 | 410 |
| Cashflow before financing | 673 | 949 | 369 |
| Increase in Cash | -105 | -794 | -247 |
| Income (£m) | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 4,129 | 4,513 | 4,552 |
| Cost of sales | 1,943 | 2,066 | 2,093 |
| Gross Profit | 2,186 | 2,447 | 2,459 |
| Operating Profit | 553 | 451 | -2,497 |
| Pre-Tax profit | 498 | 421 | -2,557 |
| Profit / Loss for the year | 195 | 200 | 205 |
Pearson Company Background
| Sector | Publishing |
|---|---|
| Activities | Pearson has 3 main divisions. Education: From pre-school to high school, early learning to professional certification, its curriculum materials, multimedia learning tools and testing programmes help to educate more than 100 million people worldwide - more than any other private enterprise. The Financial Times Group, one of the leading business information companies, provides a broad range of business information and multimedia services to the international business community. Penguin Group: The Penguin brand is the label of quality from novels and classics to cookbooks - and much more - around the world. We publish an unrivalled range of fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers and classics, children's books and illustrated reference treasure chests in over 100 countries. |
| Latest Interim Date | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Latest Fiscal Year End Date | 22 Feb 2019 |
Pearson Directors
| Appointed | Director | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2012 | John Joseph Fallon | Chief Executive |
| 01 Aug 2015 | Coram Williams | Chief Financial Officer |
| 01 Jan 2016 | Sidney Taurel | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 01 Jan 2016 | Lincoln Anthony Wallen | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Jan 2015 | Timothy Score | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 May 2019 | Graeme David Pitkethly | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Feb 2018 | Michael Lynton | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Jul 2013 | Linda Koch Lorimer | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Mar 2011 | Salim Joshua Lewis | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Jan 2012 | Dr Vivienne Cox | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 May 2019 | Sherry Leigh Coutu | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 May 2014 | Elizabeth Pauline Lucy Corley | Non-Executive Director |
Pearson Contact Details
| Company Name | Pearson |
|---|---|
| Company Address | 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL. |
| Company Telephone | +44 (0)20 7010 2000 |
| Company Website | http://www.pearson.com/ |
Pearson Advisors
| Auditor Name | PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP |
|---|---|
| Auditor Address | 1 Embankment Place, London WC2N 6RH. |
| Auditor Website | http://www.pwc.co.uk/ |
| Auditor Telephone | +44(0) 20 7583 5000 |
| Registrar Name | Equiniti |
| Registrar Address | Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 6DA. |
| Registrar Website | http://www.equiniti.com/ |
| Registrar Telephone | 0871 384 2030 |
| Broker Name | JPMorgan Cazenove |
| Broker Address | 20 Moorgate, London EC2R 6DA. |
| Broker Website | http://www.jpmorgancazenove.com/ |
| Broker Telephone | +44 (0)20 7588 2828 |
| Adviser Name | Citigroup Global Markets |
| Adviser Address | Citigroup Centre, 33 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LB. |
| Adviser Website | http://www.citi.com/ |
| Adviser Telephone | +44 (0)20 7986 4000 |
| Solicitor Name | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP |
| Solicitor Address | 65 Fleet Street, London EC4Y 1HS. |
| Solicitor Website | http://www.freshfields.com/ |
| Solicitor Telephone | +44 (0)20 7936 4000 |
| Stockbroker Name | Citigroup Global Markets |
| Stockbroker Address | Citigroup Centre, 33 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LB. |
| Stockbroker Website | http://www.citi.com/ |
| Stockbroker Telephone | +44 (0)20 7986 4000 |
