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Forward - looking statements Except for the historical information contained herein , the matters discussed in this statement include forward - looking statements . In particular , all statements that express forecasts , expectations and projections with respect to future matters , including trends in results of operations , margins , growth rates , overall market trends , the impact of interest or exchange rates , the availability of financing , anticipated costs savings and synergies and the execution of Pearson's strategy , are forward - looking statements . By their nature , forward - looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in future . They are based on numerous assumptions regarding Pearson's present and future business strategies and the environment in which it will operate in the future . They also include other risks detailed from time to time in Pearson's publicly - filed documents and you are advised to read , in particular , the risk factors set out in Pearson's latest annual report and accounts , which can be found on its website ( www.pearsonplc.com ) . Any forward - looking statements speak only as of the date they are made , and Pearson gives no undertaking to update forward - looking statements to reflect any changes in its expectations with regard thereto or any changes to events , conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based . Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward - looking statements . There are a number of factors which could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward - looking statements , including a number of factors outside Pearson's control . These include international , national and local conditions , as well as competition .