John Wiley & Sons, Inc 8-K, filed Jun 26, 2023
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY)
8-K
2023-06-26
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About this 8-K
John Wiley & Sons, Inc filed this 8-K on June 26, 2023.
Items reported
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release on Monday, June 26, 2023 announcing that it has raised its quarterly cash dividend to $0.3500 per share, payable on July 20, 2023, to shareholders of record of Class A and Class B Common Stock as of July 6, 2023. The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.40 per share, an increase from $1.39 per share in Fiscal 2023.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being “furnished” pursuant to Item 8.01 of Form 8-K, and will not, except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor will any of such information or exhibits be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibit is being “furnished” as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit No. Description
104 - Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. | ||||||||||||||
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| By | /s/ Brian A. Napack | |||||||||||||
| Brian A. Napack | ||||||||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||
| By | /s/ Christina Van Tassell | |||||||||||||
| Christina Van Tassell | ||||||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||
| Dated: June 26, 2023 | ||||||||||||||
Wiley Increases Quarterly Dividend for the 30th Consecutive Year
Company recently announced portfolio actions to maximize shareholder value
Hoboken, NJ, June 26, 2023 – Wiley (NYSE: WLY and WLYB), a global knowledge company and a leader in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3500 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on July 20, 2023, to shareholders of record on July 6, 2023. The quarterly dividend is equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.40 per share, an increase from $1.39 per share in Fiscal 2023. It is Wiley’s 30th consecutive annual increase.
Wiley recently announced strategic actions that will make the Company simpler, stronger, and more profitable by focusing on its long-standing position as a global leader in research, publishing and digital knowledge solutions. Please see the Q4 2023 announcement, earnings presentation, and call transcript at https://investors.wiley.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx
About Wiley Wiley is a knowledge company and a global leader in research, publishing, and knowledge solutions. Dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge, Wiley serves the world’s researchers, learners, innovators, and leaders, helping them achieve their goals and solve the world's most important challenges. For more than two centuries, Wiley has been delivering on its timeless mission to unlock human potential. Visit us at Wiley.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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