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 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).
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Willis Lease exercises option to buy 30 CFM LEAP engines for A320neo and 737 MAX
Exercised purchase option for 30 new LEAP engines from CFM International under a 2019 order.
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Willis Lease buys nine Pratt & Whitney GTF engines for ~$200M; deliveries by year-end 2024
Purchase of nine PW1133G-JM engines from Pratt & Whitney valued at approx. $200 million at 2024 list prices.
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Total revenue $146.2M; lease rent revenue $64.9M (+21%); maintenance reserve revenue $49.8M (+32%).
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Willis Lease Q3 pre-tax income $34.5M (+69% YoY); declares $0.25 dividend; $1B credit facility
Total revenues $146.2M; core lease & maintenance revenue $114.7M, up 26% YoY.
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Willis Lease enters $1.0B revolving credit facility, replacing prior $500M facility
New $1.0B five-year revolver matures Oct 31, 2029; proceeds for general corporate purposes.
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