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Pearson Group Pension Plan
The Pearson Group Pension Plan was established in 1973 to serve employees of the Pearson Group. Its membership base spans the education, media and publishing...
Pearson Group Pension Plan
The Pearson Group Pension Plan was established in 1973 to serve employees of the Pearson Group. Its membership base spans the education, media and publishing operations that constitute the sponsor. The plan allocates across buyouts, growth equity, venture, secondaries, co-investments and natural resources. Geographic reach centers on the United Kingdom with additional commitments in North America and Europe. No specific portfolio companies or dated transactions appear in available records. Assets stand at $4.0B. No headcount, additional offices or adjacent vehicles are disclosed. No operational events from the last 24 months are recorded. The plan operates as a standalone private-sector defined benefit vehicle without hybrid structures or external manager mandates beyond standard pension investment practice.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1973
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
Darlington
Corporate office
The Pearson Pension Plan, Darlington, DL1 9HP, United Kingdom
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Pearson Group Pension Plan?
No named CIO or investment committee members are disclosed in public records.
Does Pearson Group Pension Plan participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Available strategy tags include both fund-of-funds and direct secondaries, indicating a mixed approach.
What investment stages does Pearson Group Pension Plan typically target?
Tagged strategies cover buyout, growth, venture and special situations.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The plan is funded by contributions tied to Pearson Group operations in education and media.
How is Pearson Group Pension Plan related to its sponsor?
It serves as the dedicated defined benefit vehicle for employees of Pearson Education, Financial Times and Penguin.
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