Form 4: Wiley Executive Kevin Monaco Reports Stock Transactions Following RSU Vesting
SEC Form 4 Filing
SVP, Treasurer & Tax Kevin Monaco reports the vesting of restricted stock units and subsequent transactions involving Class A Common stock of John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Summary
- On April 30, 2025, Kevin Monaco, SVP, Treasurer & Tax at John Wiley & Sons, Inc., reported transactions related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).
- These transactions involved the acquisition of Class A Common stock upon the vesting of RSUs granted in previous years (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
- Monaco acquired 279, 350, 511 and 507 shares of Class A Common stock as a result of RSU vesting.
- He also disposed of 575 shares to cover withholding tax liabilities at a price of $43.64 per share.
- Following these transactions, Monaco directly owns 9,609 shares of Class A Common stock and holds 1,523 Restricted Stock Units.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: This is a neutral filing, simply reporting required information about stock transactions. It doesn't inherently indicate positive or negative sentiment.
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure related to executive compensation and stock ownership, common among publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the transactions of company insiders.
Stakeholder Impact
- The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive stock ownership and transactions.
- It assures stakeholders that executive compensation is aligned with company performance through equity-based awards.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 06/24/2021 | Reporting person was granted 1,114 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. |
| 06/22/2022 | Reporting person was granted 1,402 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. |
| 06/23/2023 | The reporting person was granted 2,045 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. |
| 06/26/2024 | The reporting person was granted 2,030 restricted stock units, vesting in four equal annual installments, beginning on April 30th of each year after grant. |
| 04/30/2025 | Date of earliest transaction; vesting of restricted stock units and related stock transactions. |
| 05/02/2025 | Date of signature on the Form 4 filing. |
Keywords
Form 4, insider trading, restricted stock units, RSU, Kevin Monaco, John Wiley & Sons, WLY, WLYB, Class A Common Stock, vesting
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