Willis Lease Finance (NASDAQ: WLFC) director receives 3,000-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jones Stephen Francis reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Willis Lease Finance Corp director Stephen Francis Jones received a grant of 3,000 shares of Common Stock at $185.62 per share. This is a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase. After the grant, he directly holds 4,459 shares, which vest over one year.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Jones Stephen Francis

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,000	$185.62	$557K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 4,459 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,000 shares Grant price: $185.62 per share Shares held after: 4,459 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 3,000 shares Common Stock award to director Stephen Francis Jones

Grant price $185.62 per share Value assigned to Common Stock grant

Shares held after 4,459 shares Total direct holdings following the grant

Vesting period One year Restrictive stock grant vests over one year

Key Terms

Common Stock, Restrictive Stock Grant, Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Common Stock financial

"3,000 shares of Common Stock at $185.62 per share"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Restrictive Stock Grant financial

"Restrictive Stock Grant vesting over one year."

Form 4 regulatory

"reported in the Form 4, which increased his direct ownership"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition regulatory

"transaction code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition"

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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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^*

Jones Stephen Francis

(Last) (First) (Middle)

4700 LYONS TECHNOLOGY PKWY

(Street)

PARKLAND FLORIDA 33073

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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)
05/26/2026

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
Common Stock	05/26/2026		A		3,000(1)	A	$185.62	4,459	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. Restrictive Stock Grant vesting over one year.

Remarks:

	/s/ Stephen Jones	05/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did WLFC director Stephen Francis Jones report?

Stephen Francis Jones reported receiving a grant of 3,000 shares of Willis Lease Finance Corp Common Stock. The award is compensation-related, not an open-market purchase, and was priced at $185.62 per share according to the Form 4 filing details.

Is the WLFC insider transaction a stock purchase or a share grant?

The WLFC insider transaction is a share grant, not a market purchase. The Form 4 uses transaction code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, indicating compensation rather than a voluntary open-market buying decision.

How many WLFC shares does Stephen Francis Jones hold after this grant?

After the grant, Stephen Francis Jones directly holds 4,459 shares of Willis Lease Finance Corp Common Stock. This total includes the newly granted 3,000 shares reported in the Form 4, which increased his direct ownership position in the company.

At what price was the WLFC share grant to Stephen Francis Jones recorded?

The 3,000-share grant to Stephen Francis Jones was recorded at $185.62 per share. This price reflects the value assigned to the Common Stock award on the transaction date disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What are the vesting terms of the WLFC restrictive stock grant?

The restrictive stock grant vests over one year, according to the footnote. This means the 3,000 awarded shares of Willis Lease Finance Corp Common Stock become fully owned by Stephen Francis Jones gradually during that one-year vesting period.

Does the WLFC insider Form 4 indicate any derivative securities activity?

The Form 4 shows no derivative securities activity for this transaction. The filing lists only a non-derivative Common Stock grant, and the derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no options, warrants, or similar instruments were exercised or converted.