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Wiley (WLY) CEO exercises RSUs and surrenders shares to cover tax withholding

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JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. President and CEO Matthew Kissner reported compensation-related equity transactions in Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered a total of 21,180 Class A Common shares, recorded as derivative exercises.

On the same date, 10,814 shares were surrendered to cover withholding tax liabilities upon RSU vesting, a non-market disposition at an indicated price of $40.93 per share. Footnotes state that he was granted 20,028, 27,192, and 37,503 restricted stock units in prior years and that he holds 46,731 restricted stock units as of this report.

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Insider Kissner Matthew
Role President and CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 5,007 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 6,798 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 9,375 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common 5,007 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common 6,798 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common 9,375 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Class A Common 10,814 $40.93 $443K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 5,007 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common — 22,389 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents shares surrendered to cover withholding tax liability due upon vesting of restricted stock units. 1-for-1 On October 10, 2023, the reporting person was granted 20,028 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant. Total amount reported represents securities owned related solely to this particular grant or award. Reporting person owns a total of 46,731 restricted stock units as of this report. On July 15, 2024, the reporting person was granted 27,192 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant. On June 25, 2025, the reporting person was granted 37,503 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
Shares surrendered for tax withholding 10,814 shares at $40.93 Class A Common surrendered to cover RSU tax liability on April 30, 2026
Shares from derivative exercises 21,180 shares Total Class A Common delivered from RSU exercises (exerciseShares field)
RSUs held as of report 46,731 restricted stock units Total RSUs owned by reporting person as stated in footnote
RSU grant October 10, 2023 20,028 restricted stock units Grant vesting in four equal annual installments beginning April 30 after grant
RSU grant July 15, 2024 27,192 restricted stock units Grant vesting in four equal annual installments beginning April 30 after grant
RSU grant June 25, 2025 37,503 restricted stock units Grant vesting in four equal annual installments beginning April 30 after grant
Restricted Stock Units financial
"On October 10, 2023, the reporting person was granted 20,028 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Represents shares surrendered to cover withholding tax liability due upon vesting of restricted stock units."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
1-for-1 financial
"1-for-1"
vesting in four equal annual installments financial
"vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Kissner Matthew
(Last)(First)(Middle)
111 RIVER STREET
(Street)
HOBOKEN NEW JERSEY 07030
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. [ WLY, WLYB ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President and CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common04/30/2026M5,007A$022,389D
Class A Common04/30/2026M6,798A$029,187D
Class A Common04/30/2026M9,375A$038,562D
Class A Common04/30/2026F10,814(1)D$40.9327,748D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)04/30/2026M5,007 (3) (3)Class A Common5,007$05,007(4)D
Restricted Stock Units(2)04/30/2026M6,798 (5) (5)Class A Common6,798$013,596(4)D
Restricted Stock Units(2)04/30/2026M9,375 (6) (6)Class A Common9,375$028,128(4)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares surrendered to cover withholding tax liability due upon vesting of restricted stock units.
2. 1-for-1
3. On October 10, 2023, the reporting person was granted 20,028 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
4. Total amount reported represents securities owned related solely to this particular grant or award. Reporting person owns a total of 46,731 restricted stock units as of this report.
5. On July 15, 2024, the reporting person was granted 27,192 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
6. On June 25, 2025, the reporting person was granted 37,503 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
Remarks:
/s/ Deirdre P. Silver, Attorney-In-Fact05/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did WLY President and CEO Matthew Kissner report?

Matthew Kissner reported derivative exercises and a tax-withholding disposition on April 30, 2026. He exercised restricted stock units into 21,180 Class A Common shares and surrendered 10,814 shares to cover withholding taxes, according to the Form 4 filing for JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (WLY).

Was the WLY CEO’s Form 4 transaction an open-market stock sale?

The Form 4 for WLY shows no open-market sale. Instead, 10,814 shares of Class A Common were surrendered to pay withholding tax upon RSU vesting, classified as a tax-withholding disposition rather than a discretionary sale into the market.

How many WLY Class A Common shares came from RSU exercises?

According to the Form 4 data, derivative exercises converted restricted stock units into 21,180 shares of WLY Class A Common on April 30, 2026. These transactions are coded as exercises or conversions, not as open-market purchases or sales.

How many restricted stock units does the WLY CEO hold after these transactions?

A footnote in the WLY Form 4 states Matthew Kissner owns 46,731 restricted stock units as of this report. That total reflects securities related to multiple RSU grants and is separate from the Class A Common shares received or surrendered on April 30, 2026.

What RSU grants to the WLY CEO are referenced in the Form 4 footnotes?

Footnotes describe three RSU grants to the WLY CEO: 20,028 units granted October 10, 2023; 27,192 units granted July 15, 2024; and 37,503 units granted June 25, 2025. Each grant vests in four equal annual installments beginning April 30 after the grant date.