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Pearson confirms full-year outlook

The group expects a second-half decline in net sales for US higher education courseware, but still anticipates group underlying profit growth
July 30, 2018

While Pearson’s (PSON) shares enjoyed an uptick on results day, it’s important to note that the first half makes only a small contribution to full-year trading. The second half has more bearing, because it includes the start of the academic year.

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