John Wiley & Sons awards director 2,880 stock units

The 2,880-unit annual director award vests on the earlier of the day before the next annual meeting, death or disability, or a change in control.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. director William J. Pesce received an annual award of 2,880 restricted stock units on September 24, 2026. On September 23, 2026, 3,275 previously awarded units vested and converted into 3,275 Class A Common shares; his reported direct holdings after that transaction were 91,384 Class A Common shares. The award vests on the earlier of the day before the next annual meeting, the director's death or disability, or a change in control event. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

3,275 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider PESCE WILLIAM J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F4	2,880	$48.61	$140K
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3	3,275	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Class A Common	3,275	$47.75	$156K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,880 contracts (Direct); Class A Common — 91,384 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. 1-for-1
2. F2. On September 25, 2025, the reporting person was awarded 3,275 restricted stock units that were issued pursuant to the John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Pursuant to the Plan, the shares were scheduled to vest on the day before the next Annual Meeting, which was September 24, 2026.
3. F3. As a result of this transaction, all restricted stock units granted on September 25, 2025 have vested.
4. F4. Annual director stock award issued pursuant to the John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such shares will vest on the earlier of (i) the day before the next Annual Meeting, (ii) the director's death/disability, and (iii) a change in control event.

Key Figures

Restricted stock units awarded: 2,880 restricted stock units Restricted stock units vested: 3,275 restricted stock units Class A Common shares following transaction: 91,384 shares +2 more

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Restricted stock units awarded 2,880 restricted stock units Annual director award on September 24, 2026

Restricted stock units vested 3,275 restricted stock units Vested on September 23, 2026

Class A Common shares following transaction 91,384 shares Reported direct holdings after the September 23, 2026 transaction

Reported transaction price $47.75 per share Class A Common transaction on September 23, 2026

Reported transaction price $48.61 per share 2,880-unit annual director award on September 24, 2026

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan, vest, change in control event

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restricted stock units financial

"awarded 3,275 restricted stock units that were issued"

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.

2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"issued pursuant to the John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan"

vest financial

"shares were scheduled to vest on the day before the next Annual Meeting"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

change in control event financial

"a change in control event"

FAQ

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How many WLY restricted stock units did director William J. Pesce receive?

William J. Pesce received an annual award of 2,880 restricted stock units on September 24, 2026.

How many WLY Class A Common shares did William J. Pesce hold after the RSU conversion?

After the September 23, 2026 transaction, the reported direct holding was 91,384 Class A Common shares.

What transaction price was reported for the WLY Class A Common shares?

The Class A Common transaction on September 23, 2026, was reported at $47.75 per share.

When do William J. Pesce's new WLY director RSUs vest?

The 2,880-unit award vests on the earlier of the day before the next annual meeting, the director's death or disability, or a change in control event.

Were William J. Pesce's WLY transactions reported under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for the transactions.

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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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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^*

PESCE WILLIAM J

(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)
09/23/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common	09/23/2026		M		3,275	A	$47.75	91,384	D

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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	09/23/2026		M			3,275	(2)	(2)	Class A Common	3,275	$0	0(3)	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	09/24/2026		A		2,880		(4)	(4)	Class A Common	2,880	$48.61	2,880	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. 1-for-1

2. On September 25, 2025, the reporting person was awarded 3,275 restricted stock units that were issued pursuant to the John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Pursuant to the Plan, the shares were scheduled to vest on the day before the next Annual Meeting, which was September 24, 2026.

3. As a result of this transaction, all restricted stock units granted on September 25, 2025 have vested.

4. Annual director stock award issued pursuant to the John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such shares will vest on the earlier of (i) the day before the next Annual Meeting, (ii) the director's death/disability, and (iii) a change in control event.

Remarks:

	/s/ Deirdre P. Silver, Attorney-In-Fact	09/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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