Wiley EVP exercises RSUs, withholds shares for tax
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive vice president and general counsel Deirdre P. Silver reported routine equity compensation activity in Class A Common stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive vice president and general counsel Deirdre P. Silver reported routine equity compensation activity in Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, she exercised restricted stock units into 6,585 shares of common stock and had 3,048 shares withheld at $40.93 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, she directly holds 26,303 Class A shares and a separate position of 10,682 restricted stock units as of this report, reflecting ongoing vesting from prior annual grants.
Insider Trade Summary
6,585 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
9 txns
Insider
Silver Deirdre P.
Role
EVP, General Counsel
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,160 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,889 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,815 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,721 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common | 1,160 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common | 1,889 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common | 1,815 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common | 1,721 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Class A Common | 3,048 | $40.93 | $125K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 10,682 contracts (Direct);
Class A Common — 28,680 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (7)
- F1. 1-for-1
- F2. On June 22, 2022, the reporting person was granted 4,638 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.
- F3. As a result of this transaction, all restricted stock units granted on June 22, 2022 have vested.
- F4. On June 23, 2023, reporting person was granted 7,556 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after the grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
- F5. Total amount reported represents securities owned related solely to this particular grant or award. Reporting person owns a total of 10,682 restricted stock units as of this report.
- F6. On June 26, 2024, the reporting person was granted 7,260 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.
- F7. On June 25, 2025, the reporting person was granted 6,884 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
RSU exercises: 6,585 shares
Tax-withholding shares: 3,048 shares
Tax-withholding price: $40.93 per share
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8 metrics
RSU exercises
6,585 shares
Class A Common acquired via RSU exercises on April 30, 2026
Tax-withholding shares
3,048 shares
Shares disposed at $40.93 per share to cover tax liability
Tax-withholding price
$40.93 per share
Price used for 3,048-share tax-withholding disposition
Post-transaction holdings
26,303 shares
Direct Class A Common shares held after April 30, 2026 transactions
Restricted stock units outstanding
10,682 RSUs
Total RSUs owned as of the report, across grants
2022 RSU grant size
4,638 RSUs
Grant on June 22, 2022, now fully vested
2023 RSU grant size
7,556 RSUs
Grant on June 23, 2023 vesting in four annual installments
2024 RSU grant size
7,260 RSUs
Grant on June 26, 2024 vesting annually starting April 30
Key Terms
Restricted stock units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, vesting, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted stock units financial
"reporting person was granted 4,638 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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"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.
vesting financial
"vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant"
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.
forfeiture financial
"Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant"
FAQ
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What did Deirdre P. Silver report in her latest Form 4 for WLY?
Deirdre P. Silver reported routine equity compensation activity. She exercised restricted stock units into 6,585 Class A Common shares and had 3,048 shares withheld to cover taxes, reflecting normal vesting of prior stock awards.
What restricted stock unit position does Deirdre P. Silver report for WLY?
The filing notes that Deirdre P. Silver owns a total of 10,682 restricted stock units as of this report. These units stem from multiple annual grants that vest in four equal installments each year after the grant dates.
Were any of Deirdre P. Silver’s WLY restricted stock units fully vested in this Form 4?
Yes. Footnotes state that all restricted stock units granted on June 22, 2022 have now vested. Those units were originally 4,638 RSUs, vesting in four equal annual installments starting April 30 after the grant date.
Is the Form 4 activity for WLY an open market sale by Deirdre P. Silver?
No. The disposition of 3,048 shares is coded as a tax-withholding transaction. Shares were withheld at $40.93 per share to cover tax liabilities on equity vesting, rather than sold in an open market trade.
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