Further re Recoletos

Pearson PLC
25 February 2005


25 February 2005


Update on Recoletos sale


Pearson announces that it has accepted Retos Cartera S.A.'s public tender offer
in respect of Pearson's 79% stake in Recoletos, in accordance with the agreement
between Pearson and Retos Cartera announced on 14 December 2004.

The offer was launched at a price of €7.20 per share and values Pearson's stake
at €743 million. The offer has received regulatory approval and is expected to
be completed in the first quarter of 2005.

For more information: Luke Swanson / Charlotte Elston + 44 (0) 20 7010 2310


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