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
January 19, 2005
(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
(201) 748-6000
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Item 5.02: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers
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On January 19, 2005, the Company announced that Larry Franklin, a
non-executive director, has chosen to retire from the Board
effective with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on September
15, 2005. Mr. Franklin has served on the Company's board since
1994, and has been Chairman of the Audit Committee since
September 2002.
The Company is actively engaged in a search for Mr. Franklin's
replacement.
Signature
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 hereunto duly authorized.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
/S/ William J. Pesce
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William J. Pesce
President and Chief Executive Officer