Willis Lease Finance sets 3-for-1 stock split

Q: What stock split did Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announce?

Willis Lease Finance Corporation approved a three-for-one forward stock split of its common stock. Each existing share will be reclassified into three shares through an amendment to its certificate of incorporation.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation is implementing a three-for-one forward stock split of its common stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/10/2026 - 04:14 PM EDT

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Willis Lease Finance Corporation is implementing a three-for-one forward stock split of its common stock. The split was approved through an amendment to the certificate of incorporation, with a record date of July 6, 2026. The amendment is expected to become effective after market close on or about July 17, 2026, after which the reclassification of the common stock will be effected. Trading in the common stock on a split-adjusted basis is expected to begin on or about July 21, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other

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

Key Figures

Stock split ratio: three-for-one Record date: July 6, 2026 Effective date (expected): on or about July 17, 2026 +1 more

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Stock split ratio three-for-one Forward stock split of common stock approved by amendment

Record date July 6, 2026 Record date for the three-for-one stock split

Effective date (expected) on or about July 17, 2026 Amendment expected to be effective after market close

Split-adjusted trading date (expected) on or about July 21, 2026 Date when trading on a split-adjusted basis is expected to commence

Key Terms

three-for-one forward stock split, record date, split-adjusted basis, certificate of incorporation

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three-for-one forward stock split financial

"effect a three-for-one forward stock split (the “Stock Split”) of the Company’s common stock"

record date financial

"the Board determined July 6, 2026 to be the record date with respect to the Stock Split"

The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.

split-adjusted basis financial

"Trading of the Common Stock on a split-adjusted basis is expected to commence"

An adjustment to historical share prices and share counts that reflects past stock splits or reverse splits so that old data lines up with the current number of shares. Think of it like resizing an old photograph so it matches a new frame: it keeps price charts, returns and per‑share metrics comparable over time, which matters to investors who need accurate performance, valuation and trend analysis.

certificate of incorporation regulatory

"approved an amendment to the Company’s certificate of incorporation (the “Amendment”)"

A certificate of incorporation is an official government document that creates a corporation and records key facts such as its legal name, basic governance structure, and stock authorization—think of it as a company's birth certificate plus its basic rulebook. Investors care because it establishes the company’s legal existence, limits owners’ personal liability, and sets the framework for issuing shares and enforcing shareholder rights, which affects ownership, control and the company’s ability to raise capital.

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What stock split did Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announce?

Willis Lease Finance Corporation approved a three-for-one forward stock split of its common stock. Each existing share will be reclassified into three shares through an amendment to its certificate of incorporation.

What is the record date for the WLFC three-for-one stock split?

The record date for Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s three-for-one stock split is July 6, 2026. Shareholders of record on this date will be eligible to receive additional shares from the split.

When will the WLFC stock split become effective?

The amendment effecting the Willis Lease Finance Corporation stock split is expected to become effective after market close on or about July 17, 2026. The reclassification of common stock will occur following this effectiveness.

When will WLFC begin trading on a split-adjusted basis?

Willis Lease Finance Corporation common stock is expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on or about July 21, 2026. This reflects the three-for-one forward stock split in the Nasdaq Global Market quotation.

Does the WLFC stock split change the company’s Nasdaq listing?

No, the stock split does not change the listing. Willis Lease Finance Corporation’s common stock will continue to trade under the symbol WLFC on the Nasdaq Global Market, but on a split-adjusted basis after the effective date.

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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): July 6, 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:

☐	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 to 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. ☐

Item 8.01

Other Events.

As previously disclosed, the Board of Directors of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (the “Company”) and the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s certificate of incorporation (the “Amendment”) that upon effectiveness would, among other things, effect a three-for-one forward stock split (the “Stock Split”) of the Company’s common stock, $0.01 par value (the “Common Stock”).

As previously disclosed, the Board determined July 6, 2026 to be the record date with respect to the Stock Split. The Company expects that the Amendment will be effective after market close on or about July 17, 2026, with the reclassification of the Common Stock to be effected thereafter. Trading of the Common Stock on a split-adjusted basis is expected to commence on or about July 21, 2026.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding prospects or future results of operations or financial position, made in this proxy statement are forward-looking. We use words such as anticipates, believes, expects, future, intends, and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons, including, among others, market conditions and demand, risks associated with owning and leasing jet engines and aircraft competitive factors, changes in business strategy or development plans, and general economic and business conditions.

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: July 10, 2026


WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION

By:		/s/ Scott B. Flaherty
Name:		Scott B. Flaherty
Title:		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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