UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 1, 2015
(Date of Report)
(Date of earliest event reported)
JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
(State or jurisdiction of incorporation)
| | 0-11507 | 13-5593032 |
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| | Commission File Number | IRS Employer Identification Number |
| | 111 River Street, Hoboken NJ | 07030 |
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| | Address of principal executive offices | Zip Code |
| | Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (201) 748-6000 |
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Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers, Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
As previously reported on Form 8-K, dated April 15, 2015, Stephen M. Smith announced his intentions to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., effective June 1, 2015.
As also reported on Form 8-K, dated April 15, 2015, the Board of Directors of John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mark Allin, President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2015. The Board of Directors (the “Board”) has also appointed Mr. Allin to the Board, effective June 1, 2015, replacing Mr. Smith who resigned from the Board concurrent with his retirement from the Company.
Mr. Allin is a 14-year Wiley veteran, joining the Company with the acquisition of Capstone Publishing (which he founded) in 2000. He went on to serve as Managing Director of Wiley Asia, before being promoted to Executive Vice President, Professional Development in 2010, Chief Operating Officer in 2015, and the Company’s 12th President and Chief Executive Officer on June 1, 2015.
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
| | JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. |
| | Registrant |
| | By | /s/ Mark Allin | |
| | | Mark Allin | |
| | | President and | |
| | | Chief Executive Officer | |
| | By | /s/ John A. Kritzmacher | |
| | | John A. Kritzmacher | |
| | | Executive Vice President and | |
| | | Chief Financial Officer | |
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