John Wiley & Sons, Inc 8-K, filed Sep 18, 2020
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (WLY)
8-K
2020-09-18
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About this 8-K
John Wiley & Sons, Inc filed this 8-K on September 18, 2020.
Items reported
- Item 8.01: Other events
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
UNITED STATES
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FORM 8-K
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Item 8.01: Other Events
On September 18, 2020, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the death of William Pence, a member of the Company’s
Board of Directors. Mr. Pence’s position on the Board will remain open until the Company is able to find a replacement. A copy of the press release is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Item 8.01 of Form 8-K and is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8-K and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.
Item 9.01: Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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Press release dated September 18, 2020
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
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Dated: September 18, 2020
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Wiley Mourns the Loss of Board Member William Pence
Hoboken, NJ – September 18, 2020 – It is with great sadness that John Wiley
& Sons, Inc. announces the death of Board Member William (Bill) Pence, who passed earlier this month.
“Bill was a trusted advisor and a champion of transformation, from culture to tech driven innovation, never one to shy away from disruptive ideas that would
help us move forward,” said Jesse C. Wiley, Chairman of the Board, Wiley. “His care, expertise, wisdom, insight, passion and presence will be greatly missed in and outside our board. Bill was an all-around great human being. On behalf of the Wiley
family, the Board of Directors and all Wiley colleagues, we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Maria and their two children during this very difficult time.”
Mr. Pence joined Wiley’s Board of Directors in 2016, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience, and having previously serving in leading roles
spanning technology, healthcare and media at organizations including AOL, WebMD, Napster, Universal Music Group, and IBM. His innovative thinking and technical expertise in technology and beyond guided Wiley’s ongoing transformation and performance.
“Bill was a very special man and we will miss him dearly,” said Brian A. Napack, President and CEO of Wiley. “His vision, quiet leadership, and positive,
collaborative style enhanced Wiley and our global community in so many ways. Bill had real, lasting impact, and we were lucky to know him.”
Mr. Pence, a PhD, was committed to education and lifelong learning, for himself and the broader community and will be remembered as an accessible mentor and a
confidant. He enjoyed teaching English as a second language at Neighbor’s Link in Mount Kisco, NY, and humanitarian trips in the Dominican Republic with Bridges to Community. At the time of his death, Mr. Pence was the chair of a Cornell University
College of Engineering Advisory Board, an alumni advisor for the University of Virginia Department of Media Studies, and a member of the board of the Bedford Historical Society.
To read Bill Pence’s obituary, please visit:
https://obits.lohud.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=william-pence&pid=196773732&fhid=2248
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Wiley drives the world forward with research and education. Through publishing, platforms and services, we help students, researchers, universities, and corporations to achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. For more than 200 years, we have delivered consistent performance to all of our stakeholders. The Company's website can be accessed at www.wiley.com.
Wiley drives the world forward with research and education. Through publishing, platforms and services, we help students, researchers, universities, and corporations to achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. For more than 200 years, we have delivered consistent performance to all of our stakeholders. The Company's website can be accessed at www.wiley.com.
Contacts:
Joanna Jia
Corporate Secretary
(201) 748-6020 / jjia@wiley.com
Katie Roberts
Vice President, Corporate Communications
(602) 373-7233 / karoberts@wiley.com