WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP 8-K

What Happened
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) announced in an 8-K (filed Jan 20, 2026) that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share. The dividend was declared on January 16, 2026 and is expected to be paid on February 20, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 11, 2026. A news release announcing the dividend was attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Declared dividend: $0.40 per share (quarterly).
• Declaration date: January 16, 2026; 8-K filed January 20, 2026.
• Record date: February 11, 2026 (close of business).
• Payment date: February 20, 2026.

Why It Matters
A declared quarterly dividend provides income to shareholders and signals the company is returning cash to investors. For current and prospective WLFC investors, the dates and amount are actionable — shareholders must be on the record by Feb 11 to receive the payment on Feb 20. The filing does not include other financial results or commentary on future dividend policy; investors should review WLFC’s full disclosures and financials for broader context.