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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001018164-26-000007"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WLFC"
cik: "0001018164"
company_name: "WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP"
filed_at: "2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:00:46.834887+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Willis Lease to pursue strategic alternatives for its sustainable fuels unit, ceases investment

## Summary
- Ceased investment in Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited effective January 6, 2026.
- Pursuing strategic alternatives for the subsidiary, including a potential sale.
- No financial impact or valuation guidance provided in the filing.
- Company did not disclose size, revenue, or asset value of the sustainable fuels unit.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001018164-26-000007
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WLFC
- cik: 0001018164
- company_name: WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
- filed_at: 2026-01-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018164/000101816426000007/0001018164-26-000007-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018164/000101816426000007/wlfc-20260109.htm

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