Appointed
Colm Barrington
independent director
WLFC ·
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
appointed Colm Barrington to its Board as an independent director, effective that same date.
Ready 8-Ks
50
Latest filing
August 25, 2026, 7:09 AM ET
Top materiality
0.85
Event mix
other_material ×14 · debt ×11 · earnings ×7
Sentiment
19 pos · 0 neg · 31 neu
Latest earnings
reported 2026-Q1
Executive change
recent →
Recent 8-K filings for WLFC
Highest-materiality recent filing
Willis Lease Finance reports record Q2 2025 pre-tax income of $74.3M, revenue $195.5M
- Record total revenue of $195.5M, up 29.4% YoY; record pre-tax income of $74.3M.
- Lease rent revenue $72.3M (+29.4%); maintenance reserve revenue $50.7M (short-term up 9.5%).
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Willis Lease closes $262.9M acquisition of 12 aircraft and 13 engines
Closed Aug 24, 2026; base price $379.3M adjusted to ~$262.9M at closing.
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Willis Lease Finance agrees to buy three Florida buildings for $118M to expand operations
Purchase price $118M for 375,000 sq ft in Coconut Creek, FL.
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WLFC Q2 2026: net income $28.7M, lease rent revenue $77.1M (+6.7%), AUM $4.4B
Income from operations $34.0M (+20.2% YoY); net income attributable to common $28.7M.
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Willis Lease Finance files amendment for 3-for-1 forward stock split effective July 17, 2026
Three-for-one forward stock split effective 4:05 p.m. ET on July 17, 2026.
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Willis Lease Finance signs $379.3M deal to acquire 12 aircraft and 13 engines
Purchase price $379.3M, subject to locked-box adjustments and 6.25% interest from economic closing date.
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Willis Lease Finance issues $200M 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031
Issued $200M aggregate principal of 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due May 15, 2031; underwriters have 30-day option for additional $30M.
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WLFC Q1 revenue $194.3M (+23%), EPS $3.26 (+47%), record lease rent $77.4M
Q1 total revenue $194.3M, up 23.2% YoY; diluted EPS $3.26, up 47.5%.
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Willis Lease increases revolving credit facility to $1.75B, extends to April 2031
Revolving commitments raised from $1.0B to $1.75B via Amendment No. 3 dated March 27, 2026.
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Willis Lease Finance reports record 2025 revenue of $730M, pre-tax income of $160.6M
Total revenue of $730.2M, up 28.3% YoY; record highs in lease rent ($291.6M, +22.4%) and maintenance reserves ($232.0M, +8.4%).
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WLFC forms $1B+ aircraft engine leasing partnership with Blackstone Credit & Insurance
Partnership with BXCI to deploy over $1B in current/next-gen engines over two years.
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Willis Lease subsidiary closes $392.9M note offering secured by 47 engines and 2 airframes
Series A $337.4M at 5.159%, Series B $55.5M at 5.696%; expected maturity ~6 years, final 25 years.
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WLFC closes $600M credit investment partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments
Partnership will invest up to $600M in loan and loan-like engine financings.
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WLFC Q3 revenue $183.4M (+25.4% YoY); pre-tax income $43.2M; dividend raised to $0.40
Total revenue of $183.4M, up 25.4% YoY; pre-tax income of $43.2M, up 25.4%.
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Willis Lease Finance appoints Brian R. Hole as Global Head of Managed Funds and Credit
Brian R. Hole appointed Global Head of Managed Funds and Credit effective October 8, 2025.
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Willis Lease Finance reports record Q2 2025 pre-tax income of $74.3M, revenue $195.5M
Record total revenue of $195.5M, up 29.4% YoY; record pre-tax income of $74.3M.
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Willis Lease Finance subsidiary amends credit agreement, extending maturity and improving terms
Amendment extends availability period from May 3, 2026 to May 3, 2027
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Willis Lease Finance subsidiary closes $596M fixed-rate note offering
WEST issued $524M Series A (5.582%) and $72M Series B (6.070%) notes, secured by 62 engines and two airframes.
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WLFC subsidiary WEST announces $596M note offering secured by 62 engines, 2 airframes
WEST proposes $524M Series A and $72M Series B fixed rate notes, totaling $596M.
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Willis Lease appoints new GC; outgoing GC receives $6.8M in cash and accelerated equity
Dean Poulakidas resigned as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary effective May 14, 2025.
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WLFC sells BAML consultancy to WMES JV for $45M; unlocks capital for portfolio growth
Sale of Bridgend Asset Management Limited to WMES for $45M, subject to working capital adjustments.
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Willis Lease reports record Q1 revenue $157.7M, pre-tax income $25.3M, utilization up to 86.4%
Record Q1 revenue $157.7M, up 32.5% YoY; pre-tax income $25.3M.
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New 5-year employment agreement; base salary $1,269,000 retroactive to Jan 1, 2025; target annual bonus 150% of base.
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WLFC reports record 2024 revenue $569M, pre-tax income $152.6M, EPS $15.34
Annual total revenue $569.2M (+36% YoY); pre-tax income $152.6M (+127.4% YoY).
Executive changes
Departed
Robert Keady
director
WLFC ·
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
Mr. Barrington will replace Robert Keady, whose resignation was accepted and became effective April 1, 2024.
Departed
Hans Joerg Hunziker
Director
WLFC ·
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
Hans Joerg Hunziker, whose resignation was accepted and is effective December 31, 2023.
Appointed
Brendan Curran
Director
WLFC ·
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
appointed Brendan Curran to its Board, effective January 1, 2024.
Role change
Charles F. Willis, IV
Executive Chairman
WLFC ·
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
Charles Willis will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board and will assume the role of Executive Chairman on April 1, 2022.
Appointed
Austin C. Willis
Chief Executive Officer
WLFC ·
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP
appointed Austin C. Willis, currently a member of the Board and the Company’s Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2022.
Earnings & guidance
Materiality & sentiment trend
Max materiality 0.85 · Median 0.55 · Most common event other_material