WLFC - Dividend announcements

Highlights significant concerns with a series of compensation and related-party decisions benefiting Executive Chairman Charles Willis Releases prior private letter following independent directors' unwillingness to engage PORTSMOUTH, N.H., March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Four Tree Island Advisory LLC, one of the largest stockholders of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company"), today issued the following open letter to the independent members of WLFC's board of directors: Dear Independent Members of the Board, It has been nearly three months since Four Tree Island Advisory delivered a private letter to the independent members of the WLFC Board noting o

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Jan. 20, 2026 (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 a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on February 20, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 11, 2026. "This dividend reflects the strength of our business and our continued commitment to delivering long-term value to our shareholders," said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. About Willis Lease Finance Corporation Willis Lease F

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on outstanding shares of WLFC common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on August 21, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2025. Willis Lease Finance Corporation WLFC leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools and asset managemen

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on outstanding shares of WLFC common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on May 22, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 12, 2025. Willis Lease Finance Corporation WLFC leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools and asset management servic

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC" or the "Company") declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on outstanding shares of WLFC common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on February 21, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2025. "This is our third consecutive regular quarterly dividend since June of 2024," said Austin C. Willis, Chief Executive Officer of WLFC. "We believe that our dividend policy speaks to the overall strength of our business model." Willis Lease Finance Corporation WLFC leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power un

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., May 17, 2024 (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 Board of Directors has declared a one-time special dividend of $1.00 per share on WLFC's common stock. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 30, 2024, and is expected to be paid on June 7, 2024. "I believe that this special dividend provides a small thank you to our shareholders that have been with us for many years," said Charles F. Willis, Executive Chairman. "Our ability to pay this dividend, continue to grow our lease

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time high of $96.8 million, up 26% as compared to $76.7 million in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with a strong, resurging aviation marketplace, and airlines leveraging our leasing, parts and maintenance capabilities in order to avoid protracted engine shop visits. "Having

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) ("WLFC") today reported record annual total revenues of $418.6 million and pre-tax income of $67.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 2023, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time record of $346.8 million, up 41.0% as compared to $246.0 million in 2022. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with a strong, resurging aviation marketplace. WLFC Chief Executive Officer, Austin C. Willis, noted that "the results of WLFC's strategic expansion into enhanced aviation services, aimed at

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported third quarter total revenues of $105.7 million and pre-tax earnings of $20.3 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $91.3 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $3.4 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the third quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in the Company's core lease rent and short-term maintenance revenues. "I am pleased to see how the Company and its employees continue to perform this year," said Charles F. Wi

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported second quarter total revenues of $109.0 million and pre-tax earnings of $19.0 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $89.8 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $4.6 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the second quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in the Company's core lease rent and short-term maintenance revenues driven by continued global recovery in travel. "Our second quarter results reflect the fundamental strength of our co

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported first quarter total revenues of $89.5 million and pre-tax earnings of $6.8 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $76.7 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $5.1 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the first quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in the Company's core lease rent and short-term maintenance revenues. "Another strong quarter for the Company and a dramatic comparison to the comparable period in 2022 that was negatively i

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported annual total revenues of $311.9 million and pre-tax income of $9.8 million. For the year ended December 31, 2022, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $246.0 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $27.0 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the fourth quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in the Company's core lease rent and short-term maintenance revenues. "2022 represents the beginnings of a solid recovery for our business," said Austin C. Willis, the Company's Chief Execu

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported third quarter total revenues of $76.9 million and pre-tax earnings of $8.4 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2022, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $60.0 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $7.0 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the third quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in lease rent revenue. "Another strong quarter for our business," said Austin Willis, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. "The post COVID recovery is driving growth and profitability

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported second quarter total revenues of $78.1 million. For the three months ended June 30, 2022, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $60.9 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $6.8 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the second quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in lease rent revenue and short-term maintenance revenue. "Second quarter pre-tax profit of $11.0 million speaks to the strength of the underlying business and represents the beginnings of a recovery post a first quarter, hea

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported first quarter total revenues of $68.8 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $53.0 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $6.6 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the first quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in lease rent revenue and short-term maintenance revenue. Quarterly performance was negatively impacted by the effects of the Russian military action in Ukraine and related sanctions. In the first quarter, the Company recorded a

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., March 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported annual total revenues of $274.2 million and pre-tax profit of $9.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 2021, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $208.8 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $17.4 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the fourth quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to both an increase in lease rent revenue and gain on sale of leased equipment and financial assets, partially offset by a reduction in long-term maintenance revenue. "We continued to see a slow recovery dur

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) today reported third quarter total revenues of $70.8 million and pre-tax profit of $6.1 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $56.6 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $5.1 million. The Company reported increased total revenues in the third quarter when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase in lease rent revenue and gain on sale of leased equipment partially offset by a reduction in long-term maintenance revenue. "We are encouraged to see some of the early stages of a recove