Pearson plc agreed to acquire Faethm AI on September 7, 2021. Faethm Founders, Michael Priddis and Greg Miller, will join the leadership team of Pearson's new Workforce Skills division and play a key role in its growth and mission. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place during the second half of September 2021.

Aaron White of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP acted as legal advisor to Pearson plc. Needham & Company, LLC acted as financial advisor to Faethm Pty Ltd.