---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000107140-24-000243"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WLY"
cik: "0000107140"
company_name: "JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC."
filed_at: "2024-12-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T00:54:35.738840+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Two Wiley directors resign effective Dec 31 2024, board size reduced to 11

## Summary
- George D. Bell and Beth A. Birnbaum both resign from the Board effective December 31, 2024.
- Both departures are not due to any disagreement with company operations, policies, or practices.
- Board size remains at 11 members with 2 vacancies; no replacements announced.
- Company expresses gratitude for their service and contributions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000107140-24-000243
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WLY
- cik: 0000107140
- company_name: JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-12-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/107140/000010714024000243/0000107140-24-000243-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/107140/000010714024000243/jwa-20241216.htm

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