---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001018164-26-000072"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WLFC"
cik: "0001018164"
company_name: "WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP"
filed_at: "2026-08-25T11:09:32+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-25T11:10:07.627045+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Willis Lease closes $262.9M acquisition of 12 aircraft and 13 engines

## Summary
- Closed Aug 24, 2026; base price $379.3M adjusted to ~$262.9M at closing.
- Acquired 12 commercial aircraft and 13 spare engines from WNG entities.
- Adjusted purchase price includes $10M deposit release and $1.5172M holdback for 9 months.
- 10 engines and 6 aircraft to be allocated to JV subsidiaries or managed vehicles.
- CEO Austin Willis cites fit with existing leasing business and disciplined growth.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001018164-26-000072
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WLFC
- cik: 0001018164
- company_name: WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
- filed_at: 2026-08-25T11:09:32+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018164/000101816426000072/0001018164-26-000072-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1018164/000101816426000072/wlfc-20260824.htm

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