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Pearson Plc - Company Profile

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Pearson Plc - Overview

Brands
Addison–Wesley, eCollege, Longman, Peachpit, Pearson, Prentice Hall, Scott Foresman
Description
Pearson is a public company headquartered in United Kingdom with an estimated 20,744 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share in at least three industries: Book Publishing, Testing & Educational Support, Online Tutoring Services and Online Tutoring Services. Their largest market share is in the Testing & Educational Support industry, where they account for an estimated 5.1% of total industry revenue and are considered a Rising Star because they display lower market share, but displaying stronger profit and revenue growth than some of their peers.
Company Details

Registered Name: Pearson Plc

Company Type: Other

Exchange: NYSE, OTC

Headquarters: 80 Strand London England X0 WC2R 0RL

Employees: 20744

Pearson Plc - Operating Industries and Main Competitors

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Pearson Plc - Products and Services

  • Book Publishing in the US

    • Of the 5 core revenue-generating products and services in the Book Publishing in the US industry, Pearson Plc offers:
    • Textbooks

  • Online Tutoring Services

    • Of the 3 core revenue-generating products and services in the Online Tutoring Services industry, Pearson Plc offers:
    • Exam preparation services
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Pearson Plc - Analyst Insights

Pearson PLC to acquire AI-based analytics company Faethm

On September 7, 2021, Pearson PLC signed a deal to acquire the Australian-based AI analytics company Faethm. Faethm will now be part of Pearson's workforce skills division as it will use its data analytics to enhance the company learning products. The acquisition will not only help Pearson's products but also in its brand as a trusted source of digital learning and skills building as Faethm's established knowledge and presence in the fields of data and AI analytics will help enhance user experiences.

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In response to volatile demand in the wake of the first COVID-19 surge, the company undertook a comprehensive cost reduction program, aimed at shoring up labor and supply costs.

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Pearson Plc - SWOT Analysis

Strengths and weaknesses take into account internal factors, and are based on Pearson Plc's performance in comparison to its competitors. Opportunities and Threats focus on external influences, and are based on trends and demand in the Book Publishing in the US, Testing & Educational Support in the US, and Online Tutoring Services industries.
Strengths
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