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Wiley Tech Chief's Stock Awards Signal Long-term Executive Retention Strategy

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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.

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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*
Weber Andrew

(Last) (First) (Middle)
111 RIVER STREET

(Street)
HOBOKEN NJ 07030

(City) (State) (Zip)
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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP, Technology and Operations
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/25/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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
Restricted Stock Units (1) 06/25/2025 A 8,031 (2) (2) Class A Common 8,031 $0 8,031(3) D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Restricted stock units convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.
2. On June 25, 2025, the reporting person was granted 8,031 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.
3. Represents securities owned related solely to this grant. Reporting person owns a total of 19,663 restricted stock units as of this report.
Remarks:
/s/ Deirdre P. Silver, Attorney-In-Fact 06/27/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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FAQ

How many restricted stock units (RSUs) did WLYB's EVP Andrew Weber receive on June 25, 2025?

Andrew Weber, EVP of Technology and Operations at John Wiley & Sons, received 8,031 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 25, 2025. These RSUs convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

What is the vesting schedule for WLYB's RSU grant to Andrew Weber in June 2025?

The 8,031 RSUs granted on June 25, 2025, will vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after the grant date. The RSUs are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.

What is the total number of RSUs owned by WLYB's EVP Andrew Weber as of June 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, Andrew Weber owns a total of 19,663 restricted stock units as of the report date, which includes the new grant of 8,031 RSUs.

What is the conversion price of WLYB's restricted stock units granted to Andrew Weber?

The restricted stock units convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Form 4 indicates the price of the derivative security (RSUs) was $0, as these are typically granted as part of executive compensation.
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