WLFC insider granted 3,000 shares at $137.12 — 10/01/2025

Z. Clifton Dameron IV, who serves as SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary of Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC), reported an open-market transaction on 10/01/2025 showing acquisition of 3,000 shares of WLFC common stock at a price of $137.12 per share.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Z. Clifton Dameron IV, who serves as SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary of Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC), reported an open-market transaction on 10/01/2025 showing acquisition of 3,000 shares of WLFC common stock at a price of $137.12 per share.

The Form 4 reports the shares were granted as a restrictive stock grant that vests over three years. After this transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 8,182 shares in total. The filing was signed on 10/02/2025.

Positive

• 3,000 WLFC shares were acquired at $137.12, indicating an insider grant rather than a sale
• The restrictive stock grant vests over three years, aligning the officer's interests with long-term shareholder outcomes

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Specialist

Insider received a time‑vesting award of 3,000 WLFC shares at $137.12 on 10/01/2025.

This Form 4 documents a restrictive stock grant that vests over three years, which is a common alignment tool tying executive compensation to continued service and potential stock performance.

The reporting person now beneficially owns 8,182 shares. The disclosure shows the award and vesting schedule but contains no performance-based conditions or additional terms beyond vesting.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,000 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Dameron Clifton

Role SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,000	$137.12	$411K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,182 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Restrictive Stock Grant vesting over three years.

FAQ

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What transaction did WLFC insider Z. Clifton Dameron IV report?

The Form 4 shows a restrictive stock grant of 3,000 common shares acquired on 10/01/2025 at $137.12 per share.

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

After the reported transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 8,182 shares.

What is the vesting schedule for the reported WLFC grant?

The filing states the grant is a restrictive stock grant vesting over three years.

What role does the reporting person hold at WLFC?

The reporting person is listed as SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary and filed the Form 4 individually.

When was the Form 4 signed?

The Form 4 bears the reporting person's signature dated 10/02/2025.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/03/2025 - 09:16 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Dameron Clifton

(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)
	SVP, GC & Corporate Secretary

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

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	10/01/2025		A		3,000(1)	A	$137.12	8,182	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 three years.

Remarks:

	/s/ Z. Clifton Dameron IV	10/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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