PEARSON PLC | CIK:0000938323 | 3

  • Filed: 4/4/2018
  • Entity registrant name: PEARSON PLC (CIK: 0000938323)
  • Generator: Donnelley Financial Solutions
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForDiscontinuedOperationsExplanatory

    s. Discontinued operations

    A discontinued operation is a component of the Group’s business that represents a separate major line of business or geographical area of operations that has been disposed of or meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale.

    Discontinued operations are presented in the income statement as a separate line and are shown net of tax.