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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.
JOHN WILEY & SONS EVP Jay Flynn reported routine equity compensation activity in Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered 11,223 shares of common stock, while 5,470 shares were surrendered to cover withholding tax liability upon vesting. Footnotes state that after these transactions he still holds 19,089 restricted stock units, reflecting ongoing equity-based incentives rather than open‑market buying or selling.
JOHN WILEY & SONS EVP Jay Flynn reported routine equity compensation activity in Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered 11,223 shares of common stock, while 5,470 shares were surrendered to cover withholding tax liability upon vesting. Footnotes state that after these transactions he still holds 19,089 restricted stock units, reflecting ongoing equity-based incentives rather than open‑market buying or selling.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. President and CEO Matthew Kissner reported compensation-related equity transactions in Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered a total of 21,180 Class A Common shares, recorded as derivative exercises.
On the same date, 10,814 shares were surrendered to cover withholding tax liabilities upon RSU vesting, a non-market disposition at an indicated price of $40.93 per share. Footnotes state that he was granted 20,028, 27,192, and 37,503 restricted stock units in prior years and that he holds 46,731 restricted stock units as of this report.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. President and CEO Matthew Kissner reported compensation-related equity transactions in Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered a total of 21,180 Class A Common shares, recorded as derivative exercises.
On the same date, 10,814 shares were surrendered to cover withholding tax liabilities upon RSU vesting, a non-market disposition at an indicated price of $40.93 per share. Footnotes state that he was granted 20,028, 27,192, and 37,503 restricted stock units in prior years and that he holds 46,731 restricted stock units as of this report.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. EVP Danielle McMahan reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, she exercised restricted stock units classified as derivative securities to acquire 7,272 shares of Class A Common in multiple transactions.
On the same date, 4,051 shares of Class A Common were disposed of in a transaction coded "F" at $40.93 per share, representing shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, she directly owned 18,846 Class A Common shares and held 11,892 restricted stock units as of this report, including grants made in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. EVP Danielle McMahan reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, she exercised restricted stock units classified as derivative securities to acquire 7,272 shares of Class A Common in multiple transactions.
On the same date, 4,051 shares of Class A Common were disposed of in a transaction coded "F" at $40.93 per share, representing shares withheld to satisfy tax liabilities rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, she directly owned 18,846 Class A Common shares and held 11,892 restricted stock units as of this report, including grants made in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
John Wiley & Sons SVP Kevin Monaco reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered 1,822 shares of Class A Common stock and had 662 shares withheld at $40.93 per share to cover tax obligations.
Following these transactions, Monaco directly holds 12,078 Class A Common shares. Footnotes state that a prior RSU grant from June 22, 2022 is now fully vested and that he owns a total of 2,883 restricted stock units as of this report, which will vest over time if conditions are met.
John Wiley & Sons SVP Kevin Monaco reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered 1,822 shares of Class A Common stock and had 662 shares withheld at $40.93 per share to cover tax obligations.
Following these transactions, Monaco directly holds 12,078 Class A Common shares. Footnotes state that a prior RSU grant from June 22, 2022 is now fully vested and that he owns a total of 2,883 restricted stock units as of this report, which will vest over time if conditions are met.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive vice president and general counsel Deirdre P. Silver reported routine equity compensation activity in Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, she exercised restricted stock units into 6,585 shares of common stock and had 3,048 shares withheld at $40.93 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, she directly holds 26,303 Class A shares and a separate position of 10,682 restricted stock units as of this report, reflecting ongoing vesting from prior annual grants.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive vice president and general counsel Deirdre P. Silver reported routine equity compensation activity in Class A Common stock. On April 30, 2026, she exercised restricted stock units into 6,585 shares of common stock and had 3,048 shares withheld at $40.93 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, she directly holds 26,303 Class A shares and a separate position of 10,682 restricted stock units as of this report, reflecting ongoing vesting from prior annual grants.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive vice president Andrew Weber reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units that convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered 4,627 Class A shares and had 2,603 shares withheld to cover tax obligations at a reference price of $40.93 per share, a non-market, tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale.
Footnotes explain that a grant of 2,413 restricted stock units awarded on June 22, 2022 fully vested as a result of these transactions. Weber has also received additional restricted stock unit grants of 3,536 units in 2023, 4,528 units in 2024, and 8,031 units in 2025, all vesting in four equal annual installments and subject to forfeiture under their grant terms. As of this report, he owns 10,982 restricted stock units, providing continued future conversion into Class A common shares as the awards vest.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. executive vice president Andrew Weber reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units that convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. On April 30, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that delivered 4,627 Class A shares and had 2,603 shares withheld to cover tax obligations at a reference price of $40.93 per share, a non-market, tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale.
Footnotes explain that a grant of 2,413 restricted stock units awarded on June 22, 2022 fully vested as a result of these transactions. Weber has also received additional restricted stock unit grants of 3,536 units in 2023, 4,528 units in 2024, and 8,031 units in 2025, all vesting in four equal annual installments and subject to forfeiture under their grant terms. As of this report, he owns 10,982 restricted stock units, providing continued future conversion into Class A common shares as the awards vest.
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC reported beneficial ownership of 2,580,028 shares of John Wiley & Sons Inc. Common Stock, representing 6.06% of the class as reported on this Schedule 13G. The filer discloses sole voting power for 78,049 shares and sole dispositive power for 2,580,028 shares. The filing states these holdings include shares held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts and is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration.
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC reported beneficial ownership of 2,580,028 shares of John Wiley & Sons Inc. Common Stock, representing 6.06% of the class as reported on this Schedule 13G. The filer discloses sole voting power for 78,049 shares and sole dispositive power for 2,580,028 shares. The filing states these holdings include shares held for Vanguard funds and managed accounts and is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration.
Andresen Katherine Dunn reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. director Katherine Dunn Andresen received a grant of 36 Phantom Stock Units as compensation. The units were credited on April 23, 2026 at a reference value of $41.32 per unit under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
These Phantom Stock Units are tied 1-for-1 to John Wiley & Sons Class A Common stock and were added as a result of a quarterly dividend. They will settle in Class A Common shares when Andresen separates from service on the Board, bringing her total Phantom Stock Unit balance to 4,181 units.
Andresen Katherine Dunn reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. director Katherine Dunn Andresen received a grant of 36 Phantom Stock Units as compensation. The units were credited on April 23, 2026 at a reference value of $41.32 per unit under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
These Phantom Stock Units are tied 1-for-1 to John Wiley & Sons Class A Common stock and were added as a result of a quarterly dividend. They will settle in Class A Common shares when Andresen separates from service on the Board, bringing her total Phantom Stock Unit balance to 4,181 units.
Hemphill Brian O reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. director Brian O. Hemphill received a grant of 122 Phantom Stock Units credited at $41.32 per unit. The units arose from a quarterly dividend and were deferred under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A Common stock.
After this award, Hemphill holds a total of 14,290 Phantom Stock Units, which will settle in John Wiley & Sons Class A Common stock upon his separation from the board.
Hemphill Brian O reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. director Brian O. Hemphill received a grant of 122 Phantom Stock Units credited at $41.32 per unit. The units arose from a quarterly dividend and were deferred under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors on a 1-for-1 basis into Class A Common stock.
After this award, Hemphill holds a total of 14,290 Phantom Stock Units, which will settle in John Wiley & Sons Class A Common stock upon his separation from the board.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. director Mari Jean Baker reported a compensation-related award of 361 Phantom Stock Units on Class A Common stock, labeled as a grant or other acquisition. The units are valued at $41.32 per unit and are credited 1-for-1 with the underlying shares.
According to the plan terms, these additional Phantom Stock Units arose from a quarterly dividend and were deferred under the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. They will settle in 100% Class A Common stock upon her separation from the Board. Following this credit, she holds 42,373 Phantom Stock Units directly.
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. director Mari Jean Baker reported a compensation-related award of 361 Phantom Stock Units on Class A Common stock, labeled as a grant or other acquisition. The units are valued at $41.32 per unit and are credited 1-for-1 with the underlying shares.
According to the plan terms, these additional Phantom Stock Units arose from a quarterly dividend and were deferred under the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors. They will settle in 100% Class A Common stock upon her separation from the Board. Following this credit, she holds 42,373 Phantom Stock Units directly.