Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC)

WLFC Investor Notice: Willis Lease Finance Shareholders are Notified the Board is being Investigated after Executive Compensation Announced – Contact BFA Law if You Hold SharesApril 9, 2026 6:07 AM
Business WireLeading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s (NASDAQ: WLFC) board of directors as well as executive chairman Charles F. Willis, IV (as the controlling shareholder) for potential breaches of their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with WLFC’s past and ongoing practices of paying potentially excessive compensation to Mr. Willis.If you are a current shareholder of Willis Lease Finance, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigationWhy is Willis Lease Finance being Investigated?Willis Lease is “effectively controlled” by Charles F. Willis, IV, who founded the company in 1985 and owns approximately 40% of the company’s stock. Willis Lease’s board of directors consists of Mr. Willis, his son (who serves as the CEO of Willis Lease), and three additional directors (who are purportedly independent and constitute the Company’s compensation committee).In fiscal year 2022, Mr. Willis received compensation totaling approximately $6.2 million. In fiscal year 2023, he received compensation totaling approximately $10.7 million. In fiscal year 2025, he received compensation totaling approximately $14.2 million. Over half of Mr. Willis’ total compensation for these years has been in the form of stock awards.Despite this substantial compensation, on November 10, 2025, Willis Lease’s compensation committee awarded Mr. Willis an option grant to purchase up to 300,000 shares of Willis Lease common stock “intended to retain and incentivize Mr. Willis to continue in the role of Executive Chairman” with a four-year vesting period and an exercise price linked to Willis Lease’s stock price at the time of the option grant. In the months following this option grant, Willis Lease’s stock price has risen significantly, giving the options significant value to Mr. Willis.BFA is investigating whether Willis Lease’s compensation to Charles F. Willis, IV, represents excessive or wasteful compensation, and whether the Company’s board of directors, together with Charles F. Willis, IV (as the controlling shareholder) have breached their fiduciary duties to Willis Lease’s stockholders in connection with the compensation.Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigationWhat Can You Do?If you are a current holder of Willis Lease Finance Corporation stock, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.Submit your information by visiting:https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigationOr contact:
Adam McCall
adam@bfalaw.com
212.789.3619Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigationAttorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260409221180/en/Adam McCall
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Original: WLFC Investor Notice: Willis Lease Finance Shareholders are Notified the Board is being Investigated after Executive Compensation Announced – Contact BFA Law if You Hold Shares

WLFC Securities News: Willis Lease Finance Board Investigated for Breaches of Fiduciary Duties Over Executive CompensationMarch 31, 2026 6:07 AM
PR Newswire (US)

NEW YORK, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Willis Lease Finance Corporation's (NASDAQ: WLFC) board of directors as well as executive chairman Charles F. Willis, IV (as the controlling shareholder) for potential breaches of their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with WLFC's past and ongoing practices of paying potentially excessive compensation to Mr. Willis.







If you are a current shareholder of Willis Lease Finance, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigationWhy is Willis Lease Finance being Investigated? Willis Lease is "effectively controlled" by Charles F. Willis, IV, who founded the company in 1985 and owns approximately 40% of the company's stock. Willis Lease's board of directors consists of Mr. Willis, his son (who serves as the CEO of Willis Lease), and three additional directors (who are purportedly independent and constitute the Company's compensation committee).In fiscal year 2022, Mr. Willis received compensation totaling approximately $6.2 million n. In fiscal year 2023, he received compensation totaling approximately $10.7 million. In fiscal year 2025, he received compensation totaling approximately $14.2 million. Over half of Mr. Willis' total compensation for these years has been in the form of stock awards.Despite this substantial compensation, on November 10, 2025, Willis Lease's compensation committee awarded Mr. Willis an option grant to purchase up to 300,000 shares of Willis Lease common stock "intended to retain and incentivize Mr. Willis to continue in the role of Executive Chairman" with a four-year vesting period and an exercise price linked to Willis Lease's stock price at the time of the option grant. In the months following this option grant, Willis Lease's stock price has risen significantly, giving the options significant value to Mr. Willis.BFA is investigating whether Willis Lease's compensation to Charles F. Willis, IV, represents excessive or wasteful compensation, and whether the Company's board of directors, together with Charles F. Willis, IV (as the controlling shareholder) have breached their fiduciary duties to Willis Lease's stockholders in connection with the compensation.Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigationWhat Can You Do?If you are a current holder of Willis Lease Finance Corporation stock, you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.Submit your information by visiting:https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigationWhy Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named "Elite Trial Lawyers" by the National Law Journal, "Litigation Stars" by Benchmark Litigation, among the top "500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers" by Lawdragon, "Titans of the Plaintiffs' Bar" by Law360 and "SuperLawyers" by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigationAttorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.



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Original: WLFC Securities News: Willis Lease Finance Board Investigated for Breaches of Fiduciary Duties Over Executive Compensation

WLFC Investigation Announcement: Willis Lease Finance Corporation Shareholders are Notified of BFA Law’s Investigation into Executive CompensationMarch 27, 2026 2:16 PM
Business Wire
Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s (NASDAQ:WLFC) board of directors as well as executive chairman Charles F. Willis, IV (as the controlling stockholder) for potential breaches of their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with Willis Lease’s past and ongoing practices of paying potentially excessive compensation to Mr. Willis.


If you are a current shareholder of Willis Lease Finance, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigation


Why is Willis Lease Finance being Investigated?


Willis Lease is “effectively controlled” by Charles F. Willis, IV, who founded the company in 1985 and owns approximately 40% of the company’s stock. Willis Lease’s board of directors consists of Mr. Willis, his son (who serves as the CEO of Willis Lease), and three additional directors (who are purportedly independent and constitute the company’s Compensation Committee).


In fiscal year 2022, Mr. Willis received compensation totaling approximately $6.2 million in total compensation. In fiscal year 2023, he received compensation totaling approximately $10.7 million. In fiscal year 2025, he received approximately $14.2 million worth of total compensation. Over half of Mr. Willis’ total compensation for these years has been in the form of stock awards.


Despite this substantial compensation, on November 10, 2025, Willis Lease’s compensation committee awarded Mr. Willis an option grant to purchase up to 300,000 shares of Willis Lease common stock “intended to retain and incentivize Mr. Willis to continue in the role of Executive Chairman” with a four-year vesting period and an exercise price linked to Willis Lease’s stock price at the time of the option grant. In the months following this option grant, Willis Lease’s stock price has risen significantly, giving the options significant value to Mr. Willis.


BFA Law is investigating whether Willis Lease’s compensation to Charles F. Willis, IV, represents excessive or wasteful compensation, and whether Willis Lease Finance’s board of directors, together with Charles F. Willis, IV (as the controlling stockholder) may have breached their fiduciary duties to Willis Lease’s stockholders in connection with the compensation.


Click here for more information: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigation


What Can You Do?


If you are a current holder of Willis Lease Finance Corporation stock you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.


All representation is on a contingency fee basis; there is no cost to you. Shareholders are not responsible for any court costs or expenses of litigation. The firm will seek court approval for any potential fees and expenses.


Submit your information by visiting:


https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigation


Or contact:

Adam McCall

adam@bfalaw.com

212.789.3619


Why Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP?


BFA is a leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation. It has been named a top plaintiff law firm by Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and ISS SCAS, and its attorneys have been named “Elite Trial Lawyers” by the National Law Journal, “Litigation Stars” by Benchmark Litigation, among the top “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers” by Lawdragon, “Titans of the Plaintiffs’ Bar” by Law360 and “SuperLawyers” by Thomson Reuters. Among its recent notable successes, BFA recovered over $900 million in value from Tesla, Inc.’s Board of Directors, as well as $420 million from Teva Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.


For more information about BFA and its attorneys, please visit https://www.bfalaw.com.


https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/willis-lease-investigation


Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260327105581/en/
Adam McCall

adam@bfalaw.com

212.789.3619


Original: WLFC Investigation Announcement: Willis Lease Finance Corporation Shareholders are Notified of BFA Law’s Investigation into Executive Compensation

Willis Lease Finance Q4 earnings miss estimates despite strong revenue growthMarch 10, 2026 8:48 AM
IH Market News
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) reported fourth-quarter results on Tuesday that fell short of earnings expectations, even though revenue came in ahead of forecasts.Shares of the aircraft engine leasing company slipped 1.84% in after-hours trading following the release.For the fourth quarter, Willis Lease Finance posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.52, well below the analyst consensus estimate of $3.23, missing by $1.71. Revenue, however, reached $193.62 million, surpassing the $158 million forecast by about 22.5%. For the full year 2025, total revenue rose 28.3% to a record $730.2 million, compared with $569.2 million in 2024.The company also reported record pre-tax income of $160.6 million for the year, marking a 5.2% increase from the prior year. Net income attributable to common shareholders climbed 3.5% to $108.1 million. Combined core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenue totaled $523.6 million in 2025, representing a 15.8% increase year over year.“Our 2025 results were strong,” said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. “Equally important however were the strategic initiatives and capital markets activities that we put in place to foster long term growth.”Lease rent revenue for the year increased 22.4% to $291.6 million, supported by a larger average portfolio and higher utilization rates. Average portfolio utilization improved to 84.9% in 2025 from 82.9% in 2024.Maintenance reserve revenue rose 8.4% to $232.0 million, while sales of spare parts and equipment jumped 252.3% to $95.5 million.As of December 31, 2025, the company’s lease portfolio was valued at $2,988.9 million and included 363 engines, 20 aircraft, one marine vessel, and various leased parts and equipment. Adjusted EBITDA for the year reached $459.1 million, up 16.6% from $393.7 million in 2024.Willis Lease Finance stock price

Original: Willis Lease Finance Q4 earnings miss estimates despite strong revenue growth

Quarterly report out recently indicates recovery in the Airline sector for them is far slower than the Covid induced drop.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/willis-lease-finance-corporation-reports-100000107.html

Best wishes,
OAG

A 20+% gain this AM triggered yet another minor sale of shares for my holding.
I gave up 15% of remaining shares at $42.80 to some hungry buyers.



This was originally purchased as a Covid-19 turn-around play when the
price/share was around $19. It took some buying and selling around that
core position to get here but now the holding is showing a profit of over
120% since last year's start. I originally found Willis as a "Shadow Stock"
listing on American Assn of Individual Investor's member web site.

Best wishes,
OAG

Nice move upward of 11.8% on WLFC today. It's still within my "hold zone" so won't be accumulating or shedding any shares for now.

Best wishes,
OAG Tom

Update on Traveler Throughput:



OAG Tom

Latest TSA Travel Throughput histogram:



Over Thanksgiving we saw a few days above 1MM travelers/day.

Latest Covid-19 Tracker from 1st Trust:
https://www.ftportfolios.com/Common/ContentFileLoader.aspx?ContentGUID=0690e010-f5ef-4e57-be3e-4904348bb4a7

OAG Tom

Another 10% of shares exited my account today at $35.51. Here's how the short history looks:



As the airlines increase flying time WLFC should pick up as well.

Best wishes,
OAG Tom

I let 10% of the WLFC shares go today as the price/share zoomed up toward $32.



There are plenty of shares left and profits to be realized as air travel improves.

Happy Thanksgiving,
OAG Tom

WLFC back above $29 this AM. It's still only 1/2 the share price it was pre-C-19. Modest accumulation of shares after a lengthy "distribution period. And healthy W%R right now.



OAG Tom

I had to let 10% of my shares go today at $28.55 as buyers lined up at the shipping dock. Last buy was at around $18.50 a couple of months ago.
OAG Tom

WLFC back above $28. It's up around 10% on the day, today. Antivirals must cure more than just the virus!

Best wishes,
OAG Tom

Still not at 50% of TSA 2019, but getting closer...........


(note one day over 1MM passengers)

Best wishes,
OAG Tom

News: $WLFC Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Second Quarter Pre-tax Profit of $9.7 million

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) today reported second quarter total revenues of $75.0 million and pre-tax profit of $9.7 million. The Company reported lower revenue in the second quarter of 2020 than the prior year period d...

In case you are interested WLFC - Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Second Quarter Pre-tax Profit of $9.7 million

My oh my! Now that's what I'd call a positive response to Earnings.

OAG

Again, people fly
Not as many as last year
But getting better...

A forlorn event happened today. After selling 10% of my WLFC position yesterday at $19.95 it shot up again today forcing me to sell an additional 5% of position at $22.41. I'm glad I still have plenty of shares left in case the price decides to continue its recovery.

Overall cash is now 14% of portfolio value so there's some cushion and ability to add back shares if discounts appear in the future.

OAG Tom

Today WLFC satisfied my GTC Limit order to sell 10% of my position @ $19.95. I purchased the starting position on May 1st at $19.167 and added 12% more shares at $15.68 on May 13th. That provides a bit of ST trading profit while I hold the the position for LT gains.

So far WLFC is moving nearly lockstep with the airline stocks. With the 52 Week Low High range of $14.11 to $74.46 it should have some room to run.

OAG Tom

I've started a position in WLFC with the mission of bottom feeding and building a position. It's possible that airlines will eventually make a come back and WLFC should be responsive to higher air traffic going forward. Currently its Price/Book Value is incredibly low. While P/E isn't probably a viable number right now at least it is starting for a very low base.

Best regards,
OAG

News: $WLFC Willis Lease Finance Corporation Reports Record Annual Pre-tax Profit of $56.3 Million

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) today reported a record annual pre-tax profit of $56.3 million, from $36.0 million in 2017, including record total revenues of $348.3 million. The Company’s 2018 pretax results were d...

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~ Monday! $WLFC ~ Earnings posted, pending or coming soon! In Charts and Links Below!

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation is a lessor of commercial aircraft engines. The Company is engaged in acquisition of commercial aircraft engines and managing those engines for lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues, as well as through management fees earned for managing aircraft engines owned by other parties. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had total lease portfolio consisting of 179 engines and related equipment, three aircraft and four spare parts packages with 62 lessees in 35 countries. As of December 31, 2010, the Company managed a total lease portfolio of 16 engines and related equipment for other parties. It also seeks, from time to time, to act as leasing agent of engines for other parties and it also owns a portfolio of aircraft, which it leases. Its engine portfolio consists of commercial jet engines manufactured by CFMI, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls Royce and International Aero Engines.

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