Pearson PLC (PSON.LN), an international learning company, announced Tuesday the acquisition of Stark Holding from Syntegra Capital.

MAIN FACTS:

-No financial details disclosed

-Stark is a provider of education materials including test preparation resources for pupils and teachers.

-The company is widely recognized for its high quality products, particularly in Maths, German and English.

-In addition, Stark develops lesson preparation materials for teachers and career advice books.

-Stark had revenues of EUR20 million in the fiscal year ended July 31, 2010 and has gross assets estimated at EUR32.6 million.

-Pearson's expertise in learning technologies and high quality digital content combined with Stark's core business presents a significant opportunity.

-It also diversifies Pearson's business in Germany - which currently includes higher education textbooks and digital resources, English Language teaching material and Professional books - broadening Pearson's capabilities in line with its business elsewhere in the world.

-Pearson expects the acquisition to enhance adjusted EPS and to generate a return above Pearson's cost of capital from 2012, its first full year after acquisition.

-The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.

-Shares closed Monday at 1063.0 pence

-By Zechariah Hemans, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-20-7842-9411; zechariah.hemans@dowjones.com

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