Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Pricing of $392.9 Million in Fixed Rate Notes

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Willis Engine Structured Trust IX (“WEST”), has priced $337,400,000 in aggregate principal amount of Series A Fixed Rate Notes (the “Series A Notes”) and $55,500,000 in aggregate principal amount of Series B Fixed Rate Notes (the “Series B Notes” and, together with the Series A Notes, the “Notes”). The Notes will be secured by, among other things, WEST's direct and indirect interests in a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and two airframes, which WEST will acquire from WLFC or its other subsidiaries pursuant to an asset purchase agreement. The planned closing date is December 23, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 11, 2025

Willis Lease Announces Offering of $392.9 Million in Fixed Rate Notes

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), a leading lessor of commercial jet engines, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Willis Engine Structured Trust IX (“WEST”), proposes to offer $337,400,000 in aggregate principal amount of Series A Fixed Rate Notes (the “Initial Series A Notes”) and $55,500,000 in aggregate principal amount of Series B Fixed Rate Notes (the “Initial Series B Notes” and, together with the Initial Series A Notes, the “Initial Notes”). The Notes will be secured by, among other things, WEST's direct and indirect interests in a portfolio of 47 aircraft engines and 2 airframes, which WEST will acquire from WLFC or its other subsidiaries pursuant to an asset purchase agreement.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 10, 2025

Willis Lease Finance: This Name Now Trades At A 34% Discount To Adjusted Book Value (Upgrade).

Willis Lease Finance now trades at a 34% discount to adjusted book value, following a 40% YTD price drop despite strong aviation demand. WLFC's Q3 revenue grew 25% YoY, with robust leasing and maintenance reserves, but rising OPEX and finance expenses are pressuring margins. The company is aggressively expanding, resulting in negative free cash flow, but continues to increase dividends and grow its asset base.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 14, 2025

WLFC Q3 Earnings Dip Y/Y Amid High Operating Costs, Revenues Up 25%

WLFC's Q3 earnings fall slightly due to higher taxes and expenses, but reported a 25% revenue surge. Management raises its quarterly dividend on strong leasing demand.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

Willis Lease Finance: Wall Street Is Missing This Hidden Engine Powerhouse

Willis Lease Finance Corporation remains a Buy despite a 25% decline, with a $159.28 price target offering 29% upside potential. WLFC benefits from strong demand for leased engines and spare parts due to aircraft delivery delays, but faces capacity bottlenecks and capital needs. Recent earnings showed robust revenue growth but weaker operating leverage, with rising expenses and softer margins amid ongoing investment requirements.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 7, 2025

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Willis Lease Finance Corporation ( WLFC ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 4, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Austin Willis - CEO & Director Scott Flaherty - Executive VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Louis Raffetto - Wolfe Research, LLC William Waller - M3F, Inc. Eric Gregg - Four Tree Island Advisory LLC Presentation Operator " Austin Willis CEO & Director " Scott Flaherty Executive VP & CFO " Louis Raffetto Wolfe Research, LLC " Wolfe Research, LLC William Waller M3F, Inc. " M3F, Inc. Eric Gregg Four Tree Island Advisory LLC " Four Tree Island Advisory LLC Operator Good day, and welcome to the Willis Lease Finance Corporation Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. Today's call is being recorded.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 4, 2025

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Delivers Quarterly Pre-Tax Income of  $43.2 Million and Quarterly Revenue of $183.4 Million

GlobeNewsWire • Nov 4, 2025

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces New Revolving Credit Facility for Joint Venture, Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support Limited

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and a global provider of aviation services, today announced that on October 31, 2025, Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support Limited (“WMES”), the Company's long-standing joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”), entered into a new $750.0 million, five-year, revolving credit facility (“Credit Agreement”).

GlobeNewsWire • Nov 3, 2025

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Leases an Additional 50 Acres at Teesside International Airport

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announced today that its subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (“WASL”), a premier provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) services, has signed a 250-year lease for an additional 50 acres at Teesside International Airport (“Teesside”) in Northeastern England.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 21, 2025

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Opens Two State of the Art, Narrowbody Hangars in Teesside

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Oct. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announced today that its subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (“WASL”), a premier provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MRO”) services, has opened its second and third narrow-body hangars at Teesside International Airport (“Teesside”) in Northeastern England. The opening was commemorated with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony today.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 13, 2025