Wiley (NYSE: WLY) SVP exercises 3,835 RSUs and surrenders 1,219 shares for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. senior vice president Kevin Monaco reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. He exercised 3,835 restricted stock units into Class A common shares and, in a related move, surrendered 1,219 shares to cover withholding tax due at vesting.
Following these transactions, Monaco directly holds 15,913 shares of Class A common stock and 7,273 restricted stock units. The Form 4 reflects compensation-related vesting and associated tax withholding rather than open-market buying or selling.
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Insider Trade Summary
3,835 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Monaco Kevin
Role
SVP, Treasurer & Tax
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,835 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common | 3,835 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common | 1,219 | $48.51 | $59K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common — 15,913 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares surrendered to cover withholding tax liability due upon vesting of restricted stock units. 1-for-1 On November 2, 2023, the Reporting Person received a grant of Performance Stock Units ("PSUs"). Under the grant, the PSUs could be earned based on the achievement of certain financial targets. The performance conditions were approved on May 27, 2026 and converted into Restricted Stock Units scheduled to vest on June 30, 2026. Restricted Stock Units are subject to forfeiture until vested and convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. As a result of this transaction, all restricted stock units granted on May 27, 2026 have vested. Total amount reported represents securities owned related solely to this particular grant or award. Reporting person owns a total of 7,273 restricted stock units as of this report.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 3,835 shares
Shares surrendered for tax: 1,219 shares
Shares held after transactions: 15,913 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs exercised
3,835 shares
Restricted stock units converting into Class A Common on June 30, 2026
Shares surrendered for tax
1,219 shares
Shares surrendered to cover withholding tax liability upon RSU vesting
Shares held after transactions
15,913 shares
Class A Common directly owned following June 30, 2026 activity
Restricted stock units remaining
7,273 units
Restricted stock units owned as of this report
Tax-withholding price reference
$48.51 per share
Price per share used for tax-withholding disposition
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units, withholding tax liability, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units are subject to forfeiture until vested and convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis."
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.
Performance Stock Units financial
"On November 2, 2023, the Reporting Person received a grant of Performance Stock Units ("PSUs")."
Performance stock units are a type of company award that grants employees shares of stock only if certain performance goals are met. They motivate employees to work toward specific company achievements, aligning their interests with those of shareholders. For investors, they can influence a company's future stock supply and reflect management’s confidence in reaching key targets.
withholding tax liability financial
"Represents shares surrendered to cover withholding tax liability due upon vesting of restricted stock units."
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description":"Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
1-for-1 financial
"Restricted Stock Units are subject to forfeiture until vested and convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Kevin Monaco report at JOHN WILEY & SONS (WLY)?
Kevin Monaco reported exercising 3,835 restricted stock units into Class A common shares and surrendering 1,219 shares to cover withholding taxes. These actions reflect equity compensation vesting and tax settlement, rather than open-market purchases or sales of JOHN WILEY & SONS stock.
What equity awards were involved in Kevin Monaco’s JOHN WILEY & SONS (WLY) filing?
The transactions involved restricted stock units that originated from performance stock units granted in November 2023. After performance conditions were approved in May 2026, they converted into restricted stock units that vested on June 30, 2026 and converted into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.