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Wiley Strengthens Executive Retention with Four-Year Stock Incentive Plan

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

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Insider Monaco Kevin
Role SVP, Treasurer & Tax
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 1,808 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,808 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 1,808 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 6,534 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*
Monaco Kevin
(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, Treasurer & Tax
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 1,808 (2) (2) Class A Common 1,808 $0 1,808(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 1,808 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 6,534 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.
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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

How many restricted stock units (RSUs) did Kevin Monaco receive at WLYB on June 25, 2025?

Kevin Monaco, SVP, Treasurer & Tax at John Wiley & Sons, received 1,808 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 RSUs granted to Kevin Monaco in June 2025?

The restricted stock units granted to Kevin Monaco 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 Kevin Monaco owns at WLYB as of June 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, Kevin Monaco owns a total of 6,534 restricted stock units as of the report date, which includes the newly granted 1,808 RSUs.

What is the conversion rate 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, as disclosed in the footnotes of the Form 4 filing.

Who filed the Form 4 for Kevin Monaco's WLYB stock transaction?

The Form 4 was signed by Deirdre P. Silver as Attorney-In-Fact on June 27, 2025, on behalf of Kevin Monaco.