Pearson(PSO) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation

Financial Performance & Growth - Pearson's 2021 revenue reached £3428 million, an 8% underlying increase[13] - Adjusted operating profit for 2021 was £385 million, a 33% underlying increase[13] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 22% to 349 pence[13] - The company announced a share buyback program of £350 million[13] - The company's dividend increased by 5% to 205 pence[13] Segment Performance - Assessment & Qualifications sales were £1204 million, with 18% underlying growth[14] and adjusted operating profit of £216 million, up 59%[18] - Virtual Learning sales were £713 million, with 11% underlying growth[14] and adjusted operating profit of £32 million, up 28%[19] - English Language Learning sales were £238 million, with 17% underlying growth[14] and adjusted operating profit of £15 million, a significant increase[20] - Higher Education sales were £849 million, a decrease of 5%[14] and adjusted operating profit of £73 million, down 15%[22] Strategic KPIs & Outlook - The company expects to meet market expectations in 2022[43] - The company aims for revenue growth and mid-teens margin in 2025[43] - Group digital and digital-enabled sales saw underlying growth of 9%[27]