Wiley (NYSE: WLY) CEO receives 40,268 RSUs vesting over four years

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Kissner Matthew reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. reported a Form 4 for President and CEO Matthew Kissner showing a compensation-related equity grant. On June 25, 2026, he was granted 40,268 restricted stock units, each convertible on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A common shares.

The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30 of each year after the grant date, and are subject to forfeiture under the grant’s terms. Following this award, the filing reports Mr. Kissner holding 40,268 restricted stock units directly.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kissner Matthew

Role President and CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	40,268	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 40,268 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1-for-1 On June 25, 2026, the reporting person was granted 40,268 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.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 40,268 restricted stock units Vesting schedule: Four equal annual installments RSU-to-share ratio: 1-for-1 +2 more

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RSUs granted 40,268 restricted stock units Grant to President and CEO on June 25, 2026

Vesting schedule Four equal annual installments Beginning April 30 each year after grant

RSU-to-share ratio 1-for-1 Each RSU corresponds to one Class A Common share

Exercise/Grant price $0.00 per unit Restricted stock unit grant price

Holdings after grant 40,268 restricted stock units Total RSUs reported following the transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common, Grant, award, or other acquisition, vesting in four equal annual installments

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"the reporting person was granted 40,268 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.

Class A Common financial

"underlying_security_title": "Class A Common""

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

vesting in four equal annual installments financial

"vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant"

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Available on EDGAR 06/26/2026 - 06:49 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/26/2026 - 06:49 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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)

X	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President and CEO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	06/25/2026		A		40,268		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A Common	40,268	$0	40,268	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1-for-1

2. On June 25, 2026, the reporting person was granted 40,268 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-Fact	06/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did JOHN WILEY & SONS (WLY) report for Matthew Kissner?

JOHN WILEY & SONS reported a Form 4 for CEO Matthew Kissner showing a grant of 40,268 restricted stock units on June 25, 2026. These units are compensation-related equity awards rather than open-market share purchases or sales.

How many restricted stock units did the WLY CEO receive in this Form 4?

The WLY CEO, Matthew Kissner, received 40,268 restricted stock units as reported in the Form 4. Each unit is linked on a 1-for-1 basis to Class A common shares, subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions in the grant agreement.

What are the vesting terms of Matthew Kissner’s 40,268 RSUs at JOHN WILEY & SONS (WLY)?

The 40,268 restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments, starting on April 30 of each year after the June 25, 2026 grant. This means one-quarter of the award becomes earned each year, provided award conditions are satisfied.

Does the WLY CEO’s RSU grant involve an exercise price or purchase cost?

The Form 4 shows the restricted stock units granted to the WLY CEO at a price of $0.00 per unit. RSUs are typically awarded at no upfront cost, with value tied to future share delivery after vesting requirements are met.

How many derivative securities does Matthew Kissner hold after this Form 4 grant at WLY?

After the reported transaction, Matthew Kissner holds 40,268 restricted stock units according to the Form 4. These RSUs represent a right to receive an equal number of Class A common shares, subject to the specified vesting schedule and forfeiture provisions.