Air Lease (AL) director exits as shares cashed out at $65 in merger

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SUMISHO AIR LEASE CORP director Cheryl Gordon Krongard disposed of her Air Lease Corporation Class A Common Stock in a cash merger. The Form 4 reports 59,208.56 shares converted at $65.00 per share when Air Lease was acquired by Sumisho Air Lease Corporation DAC.

At the merger’s effective time, each outstanding share of Class A common stock was cancelled and converted into the right to receive $65.00 in cash. The disposition also covers 28,863.56 vested but deferred RSUs (including dividend equivalents) and 2,698 unvested RSUs, which were cancelled and converted to cash under the merger terms. Following these transactions, the director reports owning zero shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider KRONGARD CHERYL GORDON

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Disposition	Air Lease Corporation - Class A Common Stock	59,208.56	$65.00	$3.85M

Holdings After Transaction: Air Lease Corporation - Class A Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), with Sumisho Air Lease Corporation Designated Activity Company, an Irish private limited company ("Parent"), and Takeoff Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer surviving as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the "Merger"). At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), each issued and outstanding share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock") that was issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time was automatically cancelled, extinguished and converted into the right to receive $65.00 per share in cash, without interest thereon (the "Per Share Price"). The shares of Common Stock reported as disposed by the reporting person include (i) 28,863.56 vested but deferred restricted stock units ("RSUs"), including dividend equivalent rights accrued on such RSUs, which were cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes) equal to the product of the Per Share Price and the total number of vested but deferred RSUs, and (ii) 2,698 unvested RSUs, which were cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes) equal to the product of the Per Share Price and the total number of unvested RSUs upon the reporting person's separation from service at the Effective Time.

Key Figures

Shares disposed: 59,208.56 shares Merger cash price: $65.00 per share Vested deferred RSUs: 28,863.56 RSUs +2 more

5 metrics

Shares disposed 59,208.56 shares Class A Common Stock converted to cash in merger

Merger cash price $65.00 per share Cash consideration for each common share at effective time

Vested deferred RSUs 28,863.56 RSUs Vested but deferred RSUs cancelled and cashed out at $65.00

Unvested RSUs 2,698 RSUs Unvested RSUs cancelled and converted to cash at $65.00

Shares after transaction 0.0000 shares Total Air Lease Class A shares held after merger cash-out

Key Terms

Agreement and Plan of Merger, Merger, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), dividend equivalent rights, +1 more

5 terms

Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory

"Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), with Sumisho Air Lease Corporation..."

An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.

Merger financial

"Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer surviving as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary..."

A merger is when two companies combine into a single business, with ownership and control reorganized so they operate as one entity. For investors it matters because mergers can change the value and risk of holdings—shares may be exchanged, diluted, or rise if the combined company saves costs or gains market power, and the deal often depends on regulatory approval and successful integration like two households joining resources and routines.

restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"The shares of Common Stock reported as disposed by the reporting person include (i) 28,863.56 vested but deferred restricted stock units ("RSUs")..."

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

dividend equivalent rights financial

"28,863.56 vested but deferred restricted stock units ("RSUs"), including dividend equivalent rights accrued on such RSUs..."

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

Effective Time regulatory

"At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), each issued and outstanding share...was automatically cancelled..."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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X

Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KRONGARD CHERYL GORDON

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AIR LEASE CORPORATION

2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1000N

(Street)

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SUMISHO AIR LEASE CORP [ AL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Air Lease Corporation - Class A Common Stock	04/08/2026		D(1)		59,208.56(2)	D	$65	0	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), with Sumisho Air Lease Corporation Designated Activity Company, an Irish private limited company ("Parent"), and Takeoff Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub"), Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer surviving as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the "Merger"). At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), each issued and outstanding share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock") that was issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time was automatically cancelled, extinguished and converted into the right to receive $65.00 per share in cash, without interest thereon (the "Per Share Price").

2. The shares of Common Stock reported as disposed by the reporting person include (i) 28,863.56 vested but deferred restricted stock units ("RSUs"), including dividend equivalent rights accrued on such RSUs, which were cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes) equal to the product of the Per Share Price and the total number of vested but deferred RSUs, and (ii) 2,698 unvested RSUs, which were cancelled and converted into the right to receive an amount in cash (without interest and subject to applicable withholding taxes) equal to the product of the Per Share Price and the total number of unvested RSUs upon the reporting person's separation from service at the Effective Time.

	/s/ Lauren Jaeger, Attorney-in-Fact	04/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AL director Cheryl Gordon Krongard report?

She reported disposing of her Air Lease Corporation Class A Common Stock in connection with a merger. A total of 59,208.56 shares were converted into cash at $65.00 per share, leaving her with zero reported shares afterward.

What price did Air Lease (AL) shareholders receive in the merger?

Each share of Air Lease Corporation Class A common stock was converted into the right to receive $65.00 in cash. This per-share cash consideration applied to all issued and outstanding shares at the effective time of the merger under the merger agreement.

How were Cheryl Gordon Krongard’s RSUs in AL treated in the merger?

Her 28,863.56 vested but deferred RSUs and 2,698 unvested RSUs were cancelled. They were converted into cash equal to $65.00 multiplied by the respective RSU counts, subject to applicable withholding taxes, consistent with the merger agreement terms.

Did the AL director retain any shares after the reported merger transaction?

No. The Form 4 shows total shares of Air Lease Corporation Class A Common Stock following the transaction as 0.0000. All previously held shares were cancelled and converted into the right to receive cash at the $65.00 per share merger price.

What corporate event triggered this Form 4 for Air Lease (AL)?

The filing stems from a merger where Takeoff Merger Sub Inc. merged into Air Lease Corporation. Air Lease survived as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation DAC, and each outstanding common share was cashed out at $65.00 per share.