[8-K] WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the schedule for releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and related conference call. The company plans to publish its earnings press release on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, and will host a management-led conference call that same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss the results. Investors can access dial-in details, the replay information, the earnings press release and an earnings supplement through the Investor Relations section of WLFC’s website.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2026

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:

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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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 10, 2026, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) issued a press release announcing that it plans to conduct a conference call on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. WLFC will report its financial results in a press release prior to the conference call.

A copy of the press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The foregoing information, including the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements & Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						News Release issued by Willis Lease Finance Corporation dated February 10, 2026.
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: February 10, 2026

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

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

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Timing of

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings and Conference Call

COCONUT CREEK, FL — February 10, 2026 — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”) plans to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

WLFC plans to hold a conference call led by members of WLFC’s executive management team on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial: US and Canada (800) 281-3044, International +1 (646) 307-1068, wait for the conference operator and provide the operator with the Conference ID 661343. A digital replay will be available two hours after the completion of the conference call. To access the replay, please visit our website at www.wlfc.global under the Investor Relations section for details.

A copy of this press release and an earnings supplement will be posted to the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.wlfc.global, prior to the call.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines 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, as well as various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Additionally, through Willis Engine Repair Center®, Willis Aviation Services Limited, and Jet Centre by Willis, 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.

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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 8.5 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA DOCUMENT 1.7 KB
• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION LABEL LINKBASE DOCUMENT 21.4 KB
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