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BFA Law investigates Willis Lease Finance over executive compensation

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP is investigating Willis Lease Finance Corporation's board and executive chairman Charles F. Willis, IV for potential fiduciary duty breaches tied to compensation. Charles F. Willis, IV received compensation of approximately $6.2 million, $10.7 million, $14.0 million, and $14.2 million in fiscal years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 respectively. In 2024, an unexplained double-issuance of stock options worth $23.9 million was granted to Charles F. Willis, IV. On November 10, 2025, the compensation committee granted Charles F. Willis, IV options to purchase up to 300,000 shares with a four-year vesting period. Current shareholders of Willis Lease Finance Corporation may have legal options and are encouraged to contact Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP.

BFA Law probes WLFC board over excessive executive compensation

BFA investigates WLFC board and controlling shareholder for fiduciary breaches. Probe focuses on excessive compensation paid to executive chairman Charles F. Willis IV. Willis received $14.2 million in FY25, up from $6.2 million in FY22. Investigation includes a $23.9 million unexplained double-issuance of stock options.

Willis Lease Finance builds third engine repair center in Malaysia

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) acquired land in Johor, Malaysia, for its third Willis Engine Repair Center. The facility partners with South Alliance Sdn. Bhd. and targets completion in Q1 2027. Expansion extends WERC operations from US and UK sites into the Asia-Pacific region. Malaysia selected for skilled workforce, logistics infrastructure, and strategic location.

Willis Lease Finance acquires 12 aircraft, 13 engines in portfolio expansion

Willis Lease Finance Corporation closed acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines. Transaction expands portfolio for integrated leasing, asset management, and technical services. Milbank LLP and PwC advised buyer; Vedder and KPMG Ireland advised seller. CEO Austin C. Willis cited disciplined growth and capital deployment as key drivers.

Willis Lease CEO Austin C. Willis to speak at Deutsche Bank Aviation Forum

Willis Lease Finance Corporation confirmed CEO Austin C. Willis will speak at Deutsche Bank's 16th Annual Aviation Forum in New York on September 8, 2026. The panel focuses on investing in aircraft engines, targeting senior industry executives and investors. The company continues its operations in aircraft engine leasing and aviation services globally.

Willis Lease Finance Q2 Results: EPS beats estimates by 35%

Willis Lease Finance delivered a mixed quarterly report, beating analyst estimates for both EPS and sales while showing significant year-over-year declines. EPS rose to $1.31, up 35.05% from the $0.97 estimate, but down 53.38% from last year's $2.81. Sales reached $194.017 million, exceeding the $175.000 million forecast by 10.87%, though down 0.76% from the prior year's $195.502 million.