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Wiley Strengthens Executive Retention with $1M+ Stock Grant to CAO

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Christopher Caridi, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer of John Wiley & Sons, reported receiving 2,221 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
  • Total RSU holdings after this grant: 10,184 units

This Form 4 filing represents standard equity compensation for an executive officer, with the transaction executed under normal insider trading reporting requirements. The grant aligns management interests with shareholders through long-term vesting requirements.

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Insider Caridi Christopher
Role SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 2,221 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 2,221 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Restricted stock units convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. On June 25, 2025, the reporting person was granted 2,221 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. Represents securities owned related solely to this grant. Reporting person owns a total of 10,184 restricted stock units as of this report.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Caridi Christopher
(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)
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
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 2,221 (2) (2) Class A Common 2,221 $0 2,221(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 2,221 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 10,184 restricted stock units as of this report.
Remarks:
/s/ Deirdre P. Silver, Attorney-In-Fact 06/27/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

How many restricted stock units (RSUs) did WLYB's Chief Accounting Officer receive on June 25, 2025?

Christopher Caridi, WLYB's SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, received 2,221 restricted stock units on June 25, 2025.

What is the vesting schedule for WLYB's June 2025 RSU grant to Christopher Caridi?

The restricted stock units granted on June 25, 2025, vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after the grant date.

What is the total number of RSUs held by WLYB's Chief Accounting Officer as of June 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, Christopher Caridi owns a total of 10,184 restricted stock units as of this report, including the new grant.

What is the conversion ratio of WLYB's restricted stock units to common stock?

WLYB's restricted stock units convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis.

When did WLYB's Chief Accounting Officer file this Form 4?

The Form 4 was filed on June 27, 2025, through Attorney-In-Fact Deirdre P. Silver, reporting a transaction that occurred on June 25, 2025.