Record Results by Willis Lease Finance Corporation with Second Quarter Pre-tax Income of $57.9 million. Willis Declares First, Regular Quarterly Dividend of $0.25 Per Share.
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ:WLFC) (“WLFC” or the “Company”) today reported record second quarter total revenues of $151.1 million and record quarterly pre-tax income of $57.9 million. The Company also announced its first regular quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, expected to be paid on August 21, 2024, with a record holder date of August 12, 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, aggregate, core lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were at an all-time high of $118.8 million, up 32% as compared to $89.8 million in 2023. The growth was predominantly driven by core, recurring lease and maintenance revenues associated with a strong, resurging aviation marketplace, and airlines leveraging the Company’s leasing, parts and maintenance capabilities in order to avoid protracted engine shop visits.