Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Pearson plc (the company) and its subsidiaries (together the Group) are international media businesses covering education, business information and consumer publishing.
The company is a limited liability company incorporated and domiciled in England. The address of its registered office is 80 Strand, London WC2R 0RL.
The company has its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange but is also listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
These consolidated financial statements were approved for issue by the board of directors on 10 March 2010.
- 1. Accounting policies
- 2. Segment information
- 3. Discontinued operations
- 4. Operating expenses
- 5. Employee information
- 6. Net finance costs
- 7. Income tax
- 8. Earnings per share
- 9. Dividends
- 10. Property, plant and equipment
- 11. Intangible assets
- 12. Investments in joint ventures and associates
- 13. Deferred income tax
- 14. Classification of financial instruments
- 15. Other financial assets
- 16. Derivative financial instruments
- 17. Cash and cash equivalents (excluding overdrafts)
- 18. Financial liabilities – Borrowings
- 19. Financial risk management
- 20. Intangible assets – Pre-publication
- 21. Inventories
- 22. Trade and other receivables
- 23. Provisions for other liabilities and charges
- 24. Trade and other liabilities
- 25. Retirement benefit and other post-retirement obligations
- 26. Share-based payments
- 27. Share capital and share premium
- 28. Treasury shares
- 29. Business combinations
- 30. Disposals
- 31. Cash generated from operations
- 32. Contingencies
- 33. Commitments
- 34. Related party transactions
- 35. Events after the balance sheet date