Flynn Jay 4
4 · JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. · Filed May 4, 2026
Research Summary
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John Wiley (WLY) EVP Jay Flynn Exercises RSUs, Surrenders 5,470 Shares
What Happened
Jay Flynn, EVP & GM, Research & Learning at John Wiley & Sons (WLY), had restricted stock units (RSUs) vest on April 30, 2026. Four tranches converted (1,557; 3,329; 3,253; 3,084) for a total of 11,223 shares (exercise/conversion reported at $0.00). To satisfy withholding tax, Flynn surrendered 5,470 of those shares at $40.93 per share, generating $223,887. The remaining 5,753 vested shares were retained.
Key Details
- Transaction date: April 30, 2026; Form 4 filed May 4, 2026.
- Conversion (code M): 1,557 + 3,329 + 3,253 + 3,084 = 11,223 shares converted from RSUs at $0.00.
- Tax withholding (code F): 5,470 shares surrendered at $40.93 = $223,887. Footnote F1 confirms shares were surrendered to cover withholding tax.
- Ownership after transaction: reporting person owns a total of 19,089 restricted stock units as of this report (per footnote F6). Net newly retained shares from this vesting: 5,753.
- Notable footnotes: grants referenced from June 22, 2022 (F3, F4), June 23, 2023 (F5), June 26, 2024 (F7), and June 25, 2025 (F8); F4 notes the 2022 grant fully vested as a result of this transaction.
- Filing timeliness: Form 4 was filed May 4, 2026 for the Apr 30 transaction (no late filing indicated in the report).
Context
- This was a routine RSU vesting and tax-withholding event, not an open-market sale. Code M indicates conversion/exercise of derivatives (here, RSUs); code F indicates shares used to satisfy tax withholding.
- Tax-withholding surrenders are common and do not necessarily signal insider sentiment about the stock. Purchases (P) are generally more informative of bullish insider views.
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.WLY, WLYB
Flynn Jay
EVP & GM, Research & Learning
Transactions
- Exercise/Conversion
Class A Common
2026-04-30+1,557→ 16,984 total - Exercise/Conversion
Class A Common
2026-04-30+3,329→ 20,313 total - Exercise/Conversion
Class A Common
2026-04-30+3,253→ 23,566 total - Exercise/Conversion
Class A Common
2026-04-30+3,084→ 26,650 total - Tax Payment
Class A Common
[F1]2026-04-30$40.93/sh−5,470$223,887→ 21,180 total - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F2][F3][F4]2026-04-30−1,557→ 0 total→ Class A Common (1,557 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F2][F5][F6]2026-04-30−3,329→ 3,330 total→ Class A Common (3,329 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F2][F7][F6]2026-04-30−3,253→ 6,506 total→ Class A Common (3,253 underlying) - Exercise/Conversion
Restricted Stock Units
[F2][F8][F6]2026-04-30−3,084→ 9,253 total→ Class A Common (3,084 underlying)
Footnotes (8)
- [F1]Represents shares surrendered to cover withholding tax liability due upon vesting of restricted stock units.
- [F2]1-for-1
- [F3]On June 22, 2022, reporting person was granted 6,227 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
- [F4]As a result of this transaction, all restricted stock units granted on June 22, 2022 have vested.
- [F5]On June 23, 2023, the reporting person was granted 13,318 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
- [F6]Total amount reported represents securities owned related solely to this particular grant or award. Reporting person owns a total of 19,089 restricted stock units as of this report.
- [F7]On June 26, 2024, the reporting person was granted 13,011 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
- [F8]On June 25, 2025, the reporting person was granted 12,337 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. Restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture under the terms and conditions of the grant.
Signature
/s/ Deirdre P. Silver, Attorney-In-Fact|2026-05-04