SEC Form 4 · accession 0001201959-26-000001
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. · WLY, WLYB
Statement of changes in beneficial ownership, as filed. Original on EDGAR ↗
Reporting owner
William J Pesce
Director
Period of report
Sep 23, 2026
Accepted (ET)
Sep 25, 2026 · 3:19 pm EDT
Rule 10b5-1 plan
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Issuer CIK
0000107140
Table I — non-derivative securities
| Security | Date | Code | Shares | Price | A/D | Owned after | D/I | Nature of ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common | Sep 23, 2026 | M | 3,275 | $47.75 | A | 91,384 | D |
Table II — derivative securities
| Security | Conv. / exercise price | Date | Code | Shares | A/D | Exercisable | Expires | Underlying | Underlying shares | Owned after | D/I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted Stock UnitsF3,F1,F2 | — | Sep 23, 2026 | M | 3,275 | D | — | — | Class A Common | 3,275 | 0 | D |
| Restricted Stock UnitsF1,F4 | — | Sep 24, 2026 | A | 2,880 | A | — | — | Class A Common | 2,880 | 2,880 | D |
Explanation of responses
- F11-for-1
- F2On September 25, 2025, the reporting person was awarded 3,275 restricted stock units that were issued pursuant to the John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). Pursuant to the Plan, the shares were scheduled to vest on the day before the next Annual Meeting, which was September 24, 2026.
- F3As a result of this transaction, all restricted stock units granted on September 25, 2025 have vested.
- F4Annual director stock award issued pursuant to the John Wiley and Sons, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Stock and Long-Term Incentive Plan. Such shares will vest on the earlier of (i) the day before the next Annual Meeting, (ii) the director's death/disability, and (iii) a change in control event.