Pearson plc (PSO)

Pearson Balance Sheet

Financials in millions GBP. Fiscal year is January - December.

Year Ending	TTM	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019
Cash & Equivalents	312	312	558	937	1,097	437
Short-Term Investments	16	16	16	2	18	25
Cash & Cash Equivalents	328	328	574	939	1,115	462
Cash Growth	-65.07%	-42.86%	-38.87%	-15.78%	141.34%	-18.80%
Receivables	1,185	1,185	1,278	1,386	1,341	1,588
Inventory	91	91	105	98	129	169
Other Current Assets	827	827	845	791	682	557
Total Current Assets	2,431	2,431	2,802	3,214	3,267	2,776
Property, Plant & Equipment	217	217	250	366	515	618
Long-Term Investments	276	276	261	167	189	158
Goodwill and Intangibles	4,038	4,038	4,152	3,663	3,647	3,770
Other Long-Term Assets	-235	-235	-141	-67	-167	328
Total Long-Term Assets	4,296	4,296	4,522	4,129	4,184	4,874
Total Assets	6,727	6,727	7,324	7,343	7,451	7,650
Accounts Payable	1,275	1,275	1,254	1,256	1,196	1,278
Current Debt	67	67	86	155	254	92
Other Current Liabilities	62	62	139	169	121	122
Total Current Liabilities	1,404	1,404	1,479	1,580	1,571	1,492
Long-Term Debt	1,094	1,094	1,144	1,245	1,397	1,572
Other Long-Term Liabilities	241	241	286	238	349	263
Total Long-Term Liabilities	1,335	1,335	1,430	1,483	1,746	1,835
Total Liabilities	2,739	2,739	2,909	3,063	3,317	3,327
Total Debt	1,161	1,161	1,230	1,400	1,651	1,664
Debt Growth	-17.07%	-5.61%	-12.14%	-15.20%	-0.78%	131.11%
Retained Earnings	745	745	881	1,067	865	911
Comprehensive Income	411	411	709	386	388	567
Shareholders' Equity	3,974	3,974	4,402	4,270	4,125	4,313
Net Cash / Debt	-833	-833	-656	-461	-536	-1,202
Working Capital	1,027	1,027	1,323	1,634	1,696	1,284
Book Value Per Share	5.57	5.57	5.87	5.67	5.27	5.52

Source: Financials are provided by Nasdaq Data Link and sourced from audited reports submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).