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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Debt Financings

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP incurred convertible notes of $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount at 2.50% per annum maturing May 15, 2031.

“On May 18, 2026, the Company issued $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031.”
Earnings Releases

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $194.3 million, net income $23.7 million, EPS $3.26.

“Coconut Creek, FL — May 5, 2026 — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend is expected to be paid on May 22, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Highlights (All metrics compared to first quarter 2025, except where noted) • Quarterly total revenue of $194.3 million, an increase of 23.2% • Income from operations of $33.8 million, an increase of 41.4% • Quarterly pre-tax income of $36.8 million, an increase of 45.9% • Diluted weighted average income per common share of $3.26, an increase of 47.5% • Record high quarterly lease rent revenue of $77.4 million, an increase of 14.2% • Record high quarterly maintenance services r”
Material Agreements

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP terminated Credit Agreement Termination Agreement with Bank of America, as facility agent, the lenders party thereto, Bank of Utah, as administrative agent and Bank of Utah, as the security trustee (effective 2026-03-26).

“On March 26, 2026, Willis Warehouse Facility LLC (the “Borrower”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (“WLFC” or the “Company”), entered into an agreement (the “Credit Agreement Termination Agreement”) to terminate that certain credit agreement dated as of May 3, 2024, among the Borrower, Bank of America, as facility agent, the lenders party thereto, Bank of Utah, as administrative agent and Bank of Utah, as the security trustee.”
Material Agreements

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP amended Amendment No. 3 with Bank of America, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent valued at $1,750,000,000 (effective 2026-03-27).

“entered into an amendment (the “Amendment No. 3”), to the Company’s existing Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2024”
Debt Financings

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP incurred revolving credit of $1,750,000,000 with Bank of America, N.A..

“Amendment No. 3 provides for a new revolving commitment such that the total aggregate amount of the revolving commitments under the Existing Credit Agreement is $1,750,000,000.”
Material Agreements

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP amended Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (effective 2026-02-19).

“On February 19, 2026, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (the “Company”), together with the guarantors party thereto entered into that certain Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”).”
Debt Financings

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP incurred senior notes of $392,900,000 in aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes at 5.159% and 5.696% maturing final maturity of 25 years.

“On December 23, 2025, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (the “Company”) and its direct, wholly-owned subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust IX (“WEST”), closed its offering of $392,900,000 in aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes (the “Notes”).”
Debt Financings

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP amended credit facility with Bank of America, N.A. maturing May 3, 2030.

“1 to the Secured Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) by and among the Borrower, the lenders party thereto, Bank of Utah, not in its individual capacity but solely as Security Trustee and Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as Facility Agent, dated as of May 3, 2024. The Amended Credit Agreement primarily includes the following changes, among other things, (i) an extension of the availability period of the commitments from May 3, 2026, to May 3, 2027, (ii) an extension of the final repayment date from May 3, 2029 to May 3, 2030, (iii) more favorable asset advance rates available to the Borrower, and (iv) reduced fees charged on undrawn loan commitments.”
Debt Financings

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP incurred senior notes of $596,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes with U.S. Bank National Association at fixed coupon of 5.582% for Series A Notes and 6.070% for Series B Notes maturing expected maturity of approximately six years, final maturity of 25 years.

“On June 18, 2025, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (the “Company”) and its direct, wholly-owned subsidiary Willis Engine Structured Trust VIII (“WEST”), closed its offering of $596,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of fixed rate notes (the “Notes”).”
Material Agreements

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP entered into Credit Agreement with a syndicate of banks including Bank of America, N.A. and BNP Paribas valued at $500 million (effective 2024-05-03).

“On May 3, 2024, Willis Warehouse Facility LLC (the “Borrower”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (“WLFC” or the “Company”), entered into a Secured Credit Agreement by and among the Borrower, the lenders party thereto, Bank of Utah, not in its individual capacity but solely as Security Trustee and Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as Facility Agent, dated as of May 3, 2024 (the “Credit Agreement”).”
Earnings Releases

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP reported financial results for three months ended March 31, 2024.

“Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) today reported record first quarter total revenues of $119.1 million and record quarterly pre-tax income of $29.9 million.”

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