Willis Lease (WLFC) President Disposes 9,142 Shares; Holds 89,640 After Sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brian R. Hole, President of Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC), reported the sale of common stock on 08/11/2025. The Form 4 shows a disposition of 9,142 shares executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $150.00 to $150.60, with a reported weighted average sale price of $150.13. After the transactions the reporting person beneficially owned 89,640 shares directly. No derivative securities are reported on this form. The filer notes willingness to provide trade-level detail on request and identifies the relationship to the issuer as Officer (President).

Positive

• Form 4 provides clear disclosure of the transaction including number of shares sold and remaining direct ownership
• Reporting person continues to hold a substantial direct position of 89,640 shares after the sale
• Price range and weighted average are disclosed, with trades between $150.00 and $150.60 and weighted average $150.13

Negative

• Disposition of 9,142 shares (transaction code S) was reported, reducing the reporting person's stake
• The form does not indicate the transaction was executed under a checked 10b5-1 plan

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Insider sale of 9,142 WLFC shares at a $150.13 weighted average; reporting remains a material direct holder.

The Form 4 documents a clear, single-day disposition by the company President executed across multiple trades with a disclosed weighted average price and a stated price range. The filing provides essential transparency by reporting the number sold and the remaining direct ownership of 89,640 shares. Absent other context (e.g., company liquidity needs, scheduled trading plan explicitly checked), this is a routine insider sale disclosure that updates investors on officer holdings.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Proper Section 16 disclosure for an officer sale; Form 4 shows direct ownership retained after the transactions.

The filing identifies the reporting person as an officer (President) and records a sale coded 'S' with explanatory remark that trades occurred across a small price band. The absence of a checked 10b5-1 indicator and no reported derivative activity are notable factual elements. The filing appears complete for the transactions disclosed and preserves the company’s insider transparency obligations.

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

X

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^*

Hole Brian Richard

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4700 LYONS TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY

(Street)

COCONUT CREEK FL 33073

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP [ WLFC ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2025

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

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

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

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
Common Stock	08/11/2025		S		9,142	D	$150.13(1)	89,640	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. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $150.00 to $150.60. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer of a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was affected.

Remarks:

	/s/Brian R. Hole	08/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Brian R. Hole report on the WLFC Form 4?

He reported a sale of 9,142 shares of WLFC common stock on 08/11/2025 at a weighted average price of $150.13, leaving 89,640 shares beneficially owned directly.

How many WLFC shares did the reporting person own after the transaction?

The Form 4 states the reporting person beneficially owned 89,640 shares directly after the reported transactions.

At what prices were the WLFC shares sold?

Trades occurred at prices ranging from $150.00 to $150.60, with a reported weighted average sale price of $150.13.

Was the WLFC sale part of a 10b5-1 trading plan?

There is no checked indication on the form that the transaction was made pursuant to a 10b5-1 plan.

Were any derivative securities reported for WLFC in this filing?

No. Table II is empty, indicating no derivative securities were acquired, disposed of, or beneficially owned in this filing.

What role does the reporting person hold at WLFC?

The filing identifies the reporting person as an Officer with the title President.