Wiley EVP exercises RSUs, pays taxes in shares
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive Andrew Weber, EVP Technology and Operations, reported routine equity compensation activity.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive Andrew Weber, EVP Technology and Operations, reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised a total of 7,536 restricted stock units into Class A common shares on June 30, 2026. Of these, 4,168 shares were surrendered at $48.51 per share to cover withholding taxes, not as an open-market sale. Following the transactions, he directly owned 17,880 Class A common shares and held 33,779 restricted stock units in total.
Insider Trade Summary
7,536 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
5 txns
Insider
Weber Andrew
Role
EVP, Technology and Operations
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 6,631 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 905 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common | 6,631 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common | 905 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Class A Common | 4,168 | $48.51 | $202K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 905 contracts (Direct);
Class A Common — 13,712 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. Represents shares surrendered to cover withholding tax liability due upon vesting of restricted stock units.
- F2. 1-for-1
- F3. 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.
- F4. As a result of this transaction, all restricted stock units granted on May 27, 2026 have vested.
- F5. On June 23, 2023, the reporting person was granted 3,619 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on June 30th of each year after grant, and are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
- F6. Total amount reported represents securities owned related solely to this particular grant or award. Reporting person owns a total of 33,779 restricted stock units as of this report.
Key Figures
Shares surrendered for taxes: 4,168 shares at $48.51
RSUs converted: 7,536 units
Common shares after transaction: 17,880 shares
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4 metrics
Shares surrendered for taxes
4,168 shares at $48.51
Class A Common, tax withholding on June 30, 2026
RSUs converted
7,536 units
Restricted Stock Units converted into Class A Common on June 30, 2026
Common shares after transaction
17,880 shares
Class A Common directly owned following June 30, 2026 activity
RSUs owned after report
33,779 units
Total restricted stock units owned as of this report
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Performance Stock Units, withholding tax liability, vesting, +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."
vesting financial
"Restricted Stock Units are subject to forfeiture until vested and convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did WLY executive Andrew Weber report on this Form 4?
Andrew Weber reported routine equity compensation activity, exercising 7,536 restricted stock units into Class A common shares. The filing shows this as derivative exercises rather than open-market purchases, tied to vesting of prior stock-based awards.
How many WLY restricted stock units does Andrew Weber still hold after vesting?
The footnotes state that Weber owns a total of 33,779 restricted stock units as of this report. These units represent additional potential future shares, subject to their own vesting schedules and forfeiture conditions under the company’s equity plans.
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