Willis Lease Finance Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter 2026 Dividend and Renewal and Increase of Share Repurchase Plan

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”), announced today the Company’s quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend is expected to be paid on November 25, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 16, 2026. This will be the Company’s 10(th) consecutive quarterly dividend and reflects a 12.8% increase from our prior August distribution. In addition, the Company today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the renewal and increase of its share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of up to $200.0 million (the “Share Repurchase Program”) through December 31, 2031.

Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with engine and aircraft trading, engine lease pools, and asset management services through Willis Mitsui & Co. Asset Management Limited, as well as various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Through Willis Engine Repair Center®, Jet Centre by Willis, and Willis Aviation Services Limited, the Company’s service offerings include Part 145 engine maintenance, aircraft line and base maintenance, aircraft disassembly, parking and storage, airport FBO and ground and cargo handling services.