Wiley (JOHN) & Sons, Inc. SEC Filings

Jay Flynn, EVP & GM of Research & Learning at John Wiley & Sons, received a grant of 12,337 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 25, 2025. The RSUs convert to Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Key details of the grant:

• Vesting occurs in four equal annual installments starting April 30th of each year after grant
• RSUs are subject to forfeiture under grant terms and conditions
• The grant was priced at $0, as typical for RSU awards
• Following this transaction, Flynn owns a total of 38,440 RSUs

This Form 4 filing represents a standard equity compensation grant to a senior executive, indicating continued alignment of management incentives with shareholder interests through long-term vesting requirements.

Danielle McMahan, EVP and Chief People Officer of John Wiley & Sons, reported receiving 7,659 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 25, 2025. The RSUs convert to Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Key details of the grant:

• The RSUs will vest in four equal annual installments starting April 30th of each year following the grant
• The grant was priced at $0 as compensation
• Subject to forfeiture under grant terms and conditions
• McMahan now holds a total of 25,591 RSUs including this new grant

This Form 4 filing was submitted by attorney-in-fact Deirdre P. Silver on June 27, 2025, reporting the transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Kevin Monaco, SVP, Treasurer & Tax at John Wiley & Sons, reported receiving 1,808 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 25, 2025. Key details of the transaction include:

• The RSUs convert to Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis
• Vesting occurs in four equal annual installments beginning April 30th of each year after grant
• The grant price was $0, as typical for RSU awards
• Total RSU holdings after this grant: 6,534 units

This equity compensation grant aligns with standard executive compensation practices and represents a long-term incentive tied to continued employment. The RSUs are subject to forfeiture under the grant terms and conditions. The filing was submitted through an attorney-in-fact on June 27, 2025, within the required reporting timeline.

Deirdre P. Silver, EVP and General Counsel of John Wiley & Sons, reported receiving 6,884 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 25, 2025. The RSUs convert to Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Key details of the grant:

• Vesting schedule: Four equal annual installments starting April 30th following the grant date
• Exercise price: $0
• Total RSUs held after transaction: 23,319 units
• Transaction type: Award (Code A)

The RSUs are subject to forfeiture under grant terms and conditions. This Form 4 filing was signed by the reporting person on June 27, 2025, within the required reporting timeline. The securities are held in direct ownership.

Andrew Weber, EVP of Technology and Operations at John Wiley & Sons, received a new grant of 8,031 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 25, 2025. The RSUs convert to Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

Key details of the grant:

• Vesting occurs in four equal annual installments starting April 30th of each year after grant
• RSUs are subject to forfeiture under grant terms and conditions
• The grant price was $0, as typical for RSU awards
• Following this transaction, Weber owns a total of 19,663 RSUs

This Form 4 filing represents a standard equity compensation grant to a senior executive, indicating continued alignment of management interests with shareholders through long-term equity incentives.

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (tickers WLY, WLYB) disclosed via Form 4 that President & CEO Matthew Kissner received 37,503 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 26 June 2025. Each RSU converts one-for-one into Class A common stock and vests in four equal annual tranches beginning 30 April following the grant date.

The grant is coded “A” (acquisition) and carries no exercise price. After the transaction, Kissner directly holds 67,911 RSUs. No shares were sold, no options were exercised, and no other derivative activity was reported.

The filing represents routine executive equity compensation designed to align management incentives with shareholder interests and has immaterial dilution impact on the company’s float.

John Wiley & Sons (NYSE:WLYB) filed its annual 10-K report detailing significant organizational changes and segment performance. The company restructured its operations into two main segments: Research (comprising Research Publishing and Research Solutions) and Learning (including Academic and Professional divisions). Notable developments include strategic divestitures of non-core assets including CrossKnowledge, Wiley Edge, University Services, and Tuition Manager businesses to streamline operations and focus on core competencies.

The company emphasized digital transformation initiatives and continued investment in research and academic publishing platforms. Financial results reflect the impact of restructuring efforts and strategic repositioning in academic and professional markets.

On June 23, 2025, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (NYSE: WLY, WLYB) filed a Form 8-K announcing the appointment of Craig Albright as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 26, 2025. Albright brings more than 30 years of global finance, strategy and consulting experience, most recently as CFO, Americas & Global Cash Center Lead at Xerox (2020-2024), where he oversaw business units with annual sales between $100 million and $2 billion, drove cost-savings initiatives and launched an organic-growth program that generated $300 million in new revenue.

Key compensation terms outlined in his employment letter include:

• Base salary of $550,000
• Eligibility for an Executive Annual Incentive Plan award targeted at 100 % of base salary
• Eligibility for annual Executive Long-Term Incentive Program grants targeted at 200 % of base salary
• Domestic relocation assistance and customary severance/change-in-control protections

The company states that Albright has no family relationships with directors or executive officers and is not involved in related-party transactions. Supporting documents include the employment letter (Exhibit 10.1) and the related press release (Exhibit 99.1).