| Pearson plc (Pearson) is an international media and education company with businesses in education, business information and consumer publishing. The Company and its subsidiaries are involved in the provision of information for the educational sector, consumer publishing and business information. The Company helps children and adults to learn, business people to make decisions, readers to enjoy a book. Pearson creates and manages intellectual property, which it promotes and sells to its customers under brand names, to inform, educate and entertain. The Company delivers its content in a variety of forms and through a variety of channels, including books, newspapers and online services. Pearson offers services, as well as content, from test administration and processing to teacher development and school software. Pearson operates in 65 countries. In August 2008, the Company announced the acquisition of an additional 22% stake in Longman Nigeria, taking its ownership to a 51% interest. |
