Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 22, 2025 to stockholders of record as of May 12, 2025.

WLFC is a company that specializes in leasing commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and aircraft to airlines, manufacturers, and maintenance providers worldwide. Their services include engine and aircraft trading, lease pools, asset management, maintenance services, and end-of-life solutions through various subsidiaries including Willis Asset Management Limited, Willis Aeronautical Services, Willis Engine Repair Center, and Willis Aviation Services Limited.

Positive

• Regular dividend payment of $0.25 per share demonstrates financial stability
• Consistent dividend distribution indicates strong cash flow generation
• Diversified business model across leasing, trading, and maintenance services

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• None.

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 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; 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

When will WLFC pay its latest quarterly dividend?

Willis Lease Finance Corporation will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on May 22, 2025, to stockholders of record as of May 12, 2025.

What is the dividend amount for WLFC stock in Q2 2025?

WLFC has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for Q2 2025.

What is the record date for WLFC's latest dividend?

The record date for WLFC's latest dividend is May 12, 2025.

What are the main business activities of Willis Lease Finance Corporation?

WLFC primarily leases commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, and aircraft to airlines worldwide, while also providing engine trading, asset management, maintenance services, and end-of-life solutions through its various subsidiaries.