Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on August 21, 2025 to stockholders of record as of August 12, 2025.

WLFC specializes in leasing commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and aircraft to airlines, manufacturers, and maintenance providers globally. The company's services include engine and aircraft trading, lease pool management, asset management, maintenance services, and end-of-life solutions through its subsidiaries Willis Asset Management Limited, Willis Aeronautical Services, Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited.

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• Consistent dividend payment indicates financial stability
• Diversified business model across aviation services

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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 management services through Willis Asset Management Limited, as well as various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Through Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited, the Company’s service offerings include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, aircraft disassembly, parking and storage, airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services.

Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Do not unduly rely on forward-looking statements, which give only expectations about the future and are not guarantees. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve a number of inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are subject to change in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions could adversely affect the outcome and financial effects of the plans and events described herein. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update them to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law. Our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed, either expressly or implicitly, in forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the effects on the airline industry and the global economy of events such as war, terrorist activity and natural disasters; changes in oil prices, rising inflation and other disruptions to world markets; trends in the airline industry and our ability to capitalize on those trends, including growth rates of markets and other economic factors, as well as the impact of new or increased tariffs; risks associated with owning and leasing jet engines and aircraft; our ability to successfully negotiate equipment purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to control costs and expenses; changes in interest rates and availability of capital, both to us and our customers; our ability to continue to meet changing customer demands; regulatory changes affecting airline operations, aircraft maintenance, accounting standards and taxes; the market value of engines and other assets in our portfolio; and risks detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and other continuing and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is advisable, however, to consult any further disclosures the Company makes on related subjects in such filings. These statements constitute the Company’s cautionary statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

CONTACT:	Scott B. Flaherty
	Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
	sflaherty@willislease.com
	561.413.0112

FAQ

What is the dividend amount announced by Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) for Q3 2025?

Willis Lease Finance announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share to be paid on August 21, 2025.

When is the record date for WLFC's latest dividend payment?

The record date for WLFC's dividend payment is August 12, 2025. Shareholders must own the stock by this date to receive the dividend.

What services does Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) provide?

WLFC provides aircraft engine and aircraft leasing, trading, asset management, maintenance services, and end-of-life solutions through its various subsidiaries. They serve airlines, manufacturers, and maintenance providers worldwide.

How can investors receive WLFC's quarterly dividend?

Investors must be stockholders of record by August 12, 2025 to receive the $0.25 per share dividend, which will be paid on August 21, 2025.