John Wiley & Sons director acquires 228 stock units

The additional units are deferred under the directors’ compensation plan and settle in Class A common stock upon separation from the Board.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY) director David C. Dobson acquired 228 Phantom Stock Units on October 22, 2026. The units represent an additional quarterly dividend deferred under the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. His reported position after the acquisition was 34,727 Phantom Stock Units; the units settle upon separation from the Board in 100% John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A Common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 228 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Dobson David C

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Phantom Stock Units F1, F2	228	$54.04	$12K

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock Units — 34,727 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. 1-for-1.
2. F2. Represents additional Phantom Stock Units as a result of a quarterly dividend and deferred under the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the "Plan"). Shares settle upon separation of service from the Board in 100% John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A Common stock.

Key Figures

Phantom Stock Units acquired: 228 units Reported position after acquisition: 34,727 Phantom Stock Units Reported per-unit price: $54.04 per unit

3 metrics

Phantom Stock Units acquired 228 units October 22, 2026

Reported position after acquisition 34,727 Phantom Stock Units Following the October 22, 2026 acquisition

Reported per-unit price $54.04 per unit Phantom Stock Units acquired on October 22, 2026

Key Terms

Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, separation of service

3 terms

Phantom Stock Units financial

"additional Phantom Stock Units"

Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.

Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors financial

"Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors"

A deferred compensation plan for directors is an arrangement that lets board members postpone receiving part of their pay until a later date—often retirement or a set future time—so the money can grow or be paid under specified conditions. Think of it like directing a portion of your paycheck into a locked savings account that pays out later; investors care because it creates future cash or stock obligations, signals how the company motivates and retains leadership, and can affect shareholder value through timing of payouts or potential dilution.

separation of service financial

"separation of service from the Board"

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How many Phantom Stock Units did WLY director David C. Dobson acquire?

David C. Dobson acquired 228 Phantom Stock Units on October 22, 2026. They represent an additional quarterly dividend deferred under the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.

How are WLY director Phantom Stock Units settled?

The units settle upon separation from the Board in 100% John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A Common stock.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dobson David C

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/22/2026

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock Units	(1)	10/22/2026		A		228		(2)	(2)	Class A Common	228	$54.04	34,727	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1-for-1.

2. Represents additional Phantom Stock Units as a result of a quarterly dividend and deferred under the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the "Plan"). Shares settle upon separation of service from the Board in 100% John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A Common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Deirdre P. Silver, Attorney-In-Fact	10/23/2026
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