Wiley & Sons Appoints New Directors, Adjusts Executive Pay
Ticker: WLYB · Form: 8-K · Filed: Dec 19, 2024 · CIK: 107140
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLYB) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $1.00 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: board-changes, executive-compensation, governance
TL;DR
Wiley & Sons adds 2 directors, updates exec pay. Board shakeup incoming.
AI Summary
On December 16, 2024, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. announced changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. The company elected two new directors, Ms. Susan L. Miller and Mr. David E. Scholl, to its Board, effective immediately. Additionally, the company entered into new employment agreements with certain executive officers.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing reports routine corporate governance changes and executive compensation adjustments, which are common and typically do not indicate significant underlying risks.
Key Players & Entities
- JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (company) — Registrant
- Susan L. Miller (person) — Newly elected director
- David E. Scholl (person) — Newly elected director
- 111 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
Who were the newly elected directors for John Wiley & Sons, Inc.?
Ms. Susan L. Miller and Mr. David E. Scholl were elected as new directors.
When were the new directors elected?
The new directors were elected effective December 16, 2024.
What other significant event was reported in this 8-K filing?
The company also reported on compensatory arrangements of certain officers.
What is the principal executive office address for John Wiley & Sons, Inc.?
The principal executive offices are located at 111 River Street, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030.
What is the fiscal year end for John Wiley & Sons, Inc.?
The fiscal year end for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is April 30.
Filing Stats: 612 words · 2 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 9.7 · Accepted 2024-12-19 09:09:13
Key Financial Figures
- $1.00 — stered Class A Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share WLY New York Stock Exchange
Filing Documents
- jwa-20241216.htm (8-K) — 30KB
- 0000107140-24-000243.txt ( ) — 187KB
- jwa-20241216.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- jwa-20241216_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 15KB
- jwa-20241216_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 27KB
- jwa-20241216_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 16KB
- jwa-20241216_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. (Registrant) By /s/ Matthew S. Kissner Matthew S. Kissner President and Chief Executive Officer By /s/ Christopher F. Caridi Christopher F. Caridi Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer Dated: December 19, 2024