John Wiley & Sons, Inc. filings document the reporting obligations of a New York publishing and research-intelligence company with Class A and Class B common stock. Recent Form 8-K reports cover quarterly results, Regulation FD earnings presentation materials, share repurchase authorization activity, dividend-related capital allocation context, and executive leadership changes.
The company’s proxy materials address governance and shareholder voting matters, including board and executive compensation disclosures. Together, the filings provide formal records of Wiley’s operating results, capital-return programs, management structure, compensation arrangements, and public-company governance.
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).