WLFC furnishes results release, declares $0.40 dividend Nov 26

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Willis Lease Finance Corporation furnished a news release with results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and its financial condition as of that date.

The Board also declared a $0.40 per-share quarterly dividend, payable on November 26, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2025. The earnings release and dividend announcement were included as Exhibit 99.1.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

______________________________________________________________________

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 ______________________________________________________________________

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 4, 2025

Willis Lease Finance Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

001-15369

68-0070656

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

4700 Lyons Technology Parkway

Coconut Creek, FL 33073

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 349-9989

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

WLFC

Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 4, 2025, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release setting forth the Company’s results from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and financial condition as of September 30, 2025. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information and exhibit furnished under this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 28, 2025, the Company’s Board of Directors declared the Company’s quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend is expected to be paid on November 26, 2025, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 17, 2025. A copy of the news release announcing the quarterly dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements & Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						News Release issued by Willis Lease Finance Corporation dated November 4, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized officer.

Dated: November 4, 2025

			WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
			By:			/s/ Scott B. Flaherty
						Scott B. Flaherty
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did WLFC disclose in this 8-K?

The company furnished a news release with operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, and declared a quarterly cash dividend.

What is WLFC's dividend amount and frequency?

The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.

When is the WLFC dividend record date and payment date?

The record date is November 17, 2025 and the payment date is November 26, 2025.

Which periods do the reported results cover for WLFC?

Results cover the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, with financial condition as of that date.

Was the WLFC earnings information filed or furnished?

The information under Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 was furnished and is not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What exhibit accompanies the WLFC 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1: News Release dated November 4, 2025; Exhibit 104: Cover Page Interactive Data File.