{"url_path":"/sec/wly/8-k/2026-06-15/item-5-02","section_key":"item-5-02","section_title":"Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-06-15","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/107140/0001628280-26-043043-index.html","accession_number":"0001628280-26-043043","cik":"0000107140","ticker":"WLY","issuer_name":"JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/107140/0001628280-26-043043-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0000107140","primary_entity_name":"JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC."},"word_count":214,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.\n\nOn June 10, 2026, Mari J. Baker notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., (the “Company”) of her intent to not stand for reelection at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) to be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Ms. Baker will complete her current term as a director, Chair of the Executive Compensation and Development Committee, and member of the Executive Committee, which expires at the Annual Meeting. Ms. Baker's decision to step down from the Board is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.\n\nThe Company is deeply grateful to Ms. Baker for all of her contributions and distinguished service to the Board over 15 years as a director. Her experience as a seasoned executive and board leader across public and private companies, with deep expertise in technology, and her insights into executive compensation, talent development, and organizational leadership have provided an invaluable perspective to the Board.\n\nEffective September 24, 2026, the Board's size will be reduced to nine (9) members, unless and until modified by resolution of the Board."}