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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, Inc. (WLYB) filed a Form 144 indicating a proposed sale of 5,300 common shares through UBS Financial Services on the NYSE, with an aggregate market value of $229,490. The filing lists seven tranches of stock acquired through the lapse of performance- and restricted-stock units (PSUs/RSUs) between 30-Jun-2024 and 30-Apr-2025. No prior sales were reported during the last three months.
The shares to be sold represent only 5,300 of the company’s 44,624,949 shares outstanding, a fraction that is immaterial to the public float. The notice certifies that the seller is not in possession of undisclosed material adverse information and that the trade is scheduled for approximately 02-Jul-2025.
- Issuer: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Form: 144 – Notice of Proposed Sale under Rule 144
- Broker: UBS Financial Services, Weehawken, NJ
- Method: Ordinary market sale on NYSE
- Seller holdings source: PSU/RSU lapses; not gifts or open-market purchases
This filing is routine for insiders seeking to resell shares obtained via equity compensation and, given the small size relative to total shares outstanding, is unlikely to have a material impact on WLYB’s capital structure or market liquidity.
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.
Jay Flynn, EVP & GM of Research & Learning at John Wiley & Sons, received a grant of 12,337 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
- Following this transaction, Flynn owns a total of 38,440 RSUs
This Form 4 filing represents a standard equity compensation grant to a senior executive, indicating continued alignment of management incentives with shareholder interests through long-term vesting requirements.
Danielle McMahan, EVP and Chief People Officer of John Wiley & Sons, reported receiving 7,659 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:
- The RSUs will vest in four equal annual installments starting April 30th of each year following the grant
- The grant was priced at $0 as compensation
- Subject to forfeiture under grant terms and conditions
- McMahan now holds a total of 25,591 RSUs including this new grant
This Form 4 filing was submitted by attorney-in-fact Deirdre P. Silver on June 27, 2025, reporting the transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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.