Pearson stock last at EUR 14.36; Workera acquisition agreed
Published on 10/05/2026 at 23:20 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Pearson's prior close at Lang & Schwarz was EUR 14.36 on October 2, 2026. The next price is shown from the start of trading by the continuously updated real-time quote of Pearson stock.
Workera acquisition agreed
Pearson announced on September 29, 2026, that it had agreed to acquire Workera, an AI-native skills intelligence platform. Workera is expected to become part of Pearson's Enterprise Learning & Skills business once the deal is completed. Pearson said completion is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and any required regulatory approvals, according to the Pearson announcement.
Board appointments take effect
Michael Barkin and Vivek Sharma joined Pearson's board as independent non-executive directors on October 1, 2026, while Alex Svensson joined as a non-executive director. Pearson said Svensson would also join its Nomination and Governance Committee, as detailed in the company announcement.
