Statement re. Press Comment

RNS Number : 5812P

Pearson PLC

25 October 2012

 

 

Press release

25 October 2012

 

STATEMENT ON MEDIA COVERAGE REGARDING PENGUIN

 

Pearson notes recent media coverage regarding Penguin, its consumer publishing division, and Random House (part of Bertelsmann). Pearson confirms that it is discussing with Bertelsmann a possible combination of Penguin and Random House. The two companies have not reached agreement and there is no certainty that the discussions will lead to a transaction. A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

 

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For more information:

Luke Swanson / Simon Mays-Smith / Charles Goldsmith       [phone] 

 

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