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 June 2007
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 GE and Dow Jones
21 June 2007
STATEMENT REGARDING GE AND DOW JONES
Pearson notes recent press speculation concerning Dow Jones.
Pearson regularly reviews a variety of investment ideas and evaluates whether
they would enhance value for its shareholders. Pearson has had exploratory talks
with GE about opportunities in business and financial information, including Dow
Jones, and has decided not to pursue a combination of CNBC, the Financial Times
Group and Dow Jones.
The two companies continue to discuss co-operating agreements between CNBC and
the Financial Times Group.
For more information:
Luke Swanson + 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: 21 June 2007
By: /s/ STEPHEN JONES
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Stephen Jones
Deputy Secretary