Not independent
Tenure on this board
15.4 yrs
Meeting calendar
WLY · Annual meeting · Thursday, September 25, 2025
John Wiley & Sons Inc
10 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of 10 director nominees; ratification of PwC as independent public accounting firm for FY2026; advisory vote on named executive officer compensation.
Market cap
$2.6B
1Y TSR
+14.7%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Jul 31, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Sep 25, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of 10 Director Nominees
ManagementBoard: FORElection of ten directors to Wiley's Board (three Class A elected by Class A stock and seven Class B elected by Class B stock) for a one-year term.
- 2
Ratification of appointment of independent public accounting firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2026.
- 3
Non-Binding Advisory Vote of Named Executive Officer Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory, non-binding vote on the compensation of the Company’s Named Executive Officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot10
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
14.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.3 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
20.8 yrs
Also a director at
Raymond James Financial Inc (RJF)
Independent
Tenure on this board
28.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Also a director at
Ionq Inc (IONQ)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
14.5 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 8.7% | 4,422,384 | $168M |
| 2 | Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 5.9% | 3,017,098 | $115M |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.9% | 2,501,979 | $95M |
| 4 | SCHRODER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP | 4.7% | 2,381,895 | $91M |
| 5 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.3% | 2,175,966 | $83M |
| 6 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3.4% | 1,719,532 | $66M |
| 7 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3.4% | 1,706,421 | $65M |
| 8 | BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ | 3.1% | 1,586,963 | $60M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.4% | 1,202,522 | $46M |
| 10 | BROWN ADVISORY INC | 2.3% | 1,190,951 | $45M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the John Wiley & Sons Inc 2025 annual meeting?
- John Wiley & Sons Inc (WLY) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
- What is the record date for the John Wiley & Sons Inc 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the John Wiley & Sons Inc 2025 meeting is Thursday, July 31, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for John Wiley & Sons Inc's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 10 director nominees at the John Wiley & Sons Inc 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the John Wiley & Sons Inc 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the John Wiley & Sons Inc 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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