Form 4: Director Singh Increases Holdings in John Wiley & Sons Through Dividend Reinvestment

Sentiment:

SEC Form 4 Filing


Director Inder M. Singh acquired additional phantom stock units in John Wiley & Sons through a dividend reinvestment under the company's deferred compensation plan.

Summary

  • On April 24, 2025, Inder M. Singh, a director of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., acquired 94 phantom stock units.
  • The acquisition was a result of a quarterly dividend reinvestment under the John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
  • The price of the phantom stock units was $43.63.
  • Following the transaction, Singh directly owns 11,670 derivative securities.
  • The shares settle upon separation of service from the Board in 100% John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Class A Common stock.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive. The director's increased holdings reflect confidence in the company, but it's a routine transaction.

Positives

  • The acquisition of phantom stock units through dividend reinvestment demonstrates the director's continued investment in the company's future.

Future Outlook

The document does not contain any specific forward-looking statements regarding the company's future performance.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, which are common in publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the actions of company directors and their investment decisions.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The transaction has a minimal direct impact on stakeholders, as it is related to director compensation and does not significantly alter the company's financial position.

Key Dates

DateDescription
04/24/2025Date of transaction: Inder M. Singh acquired 94 phantom stock units.
04/28/2025Date of signature: The form was signed on this date.

Keywords

Form 4, Director, Inder M. Singh, John Wiley & Sons, WLY, WLYB, Phantom Stock Units, Dividend Reinvestment, Deferred Compensation Plan, Beneficial Ownership

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