Willis Lease Finance Corp. Files 10-Q for Period Ending March 31, 2024

TL;DR

<b>Willis Lease Finance Corp. reported mixed revenue results for Q1 2024, with a decrease in lease rent revenue but increases in maintenance reserve and managed services revenue.</b>

AI Summary

WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) filed a Quarterly Report (10-Q) with the SEC on May 3, 2024. Lease rent revenue for Q1 2024 was $104,574,000, a decrease from $107,068,000 in Q1 2023. Maintenance reserve revenue for Q1 2024 was $14,004,000, an increase from $12,966,000 in Q1 2023. Spare parts and equipment sales for Q1 2024 were $1,602,000, a decrease from $2,004,000 in Q1 2023. Maintenance services revenue for Q1 2024 was $1,011,000, a decrease from $1,101,000 in Q1 2023. Managed services and other revenue for Q1 2024 was $1,115,000, an increase from $980,000 in Q1 2023.

Why It Matters

For investors and stakeholders tracking WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP, this filing contains several important signals. The decrease in lease rent revenue could indicate a softening in the core leasing market or strategic shifts in the company's portfolio. Growth in maintenance reserve and managed services revenue suggests successful diversification or increased demand for ancillary services.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP shows moderate risk based on this filing. The company's primary revenue stream, lease rent revenue, experienced a slight decline in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year, which warrants monitoring for potential future impacts on overall financial performance.

Analyst Insight

Investors should closely examine the drivers behind the decrease in lease rent revenue and the sustainability of growth in maintenance and managed services.

Revenue Breakdown

Key Numbers

• 104,574,000 — Lease Rent Revenue (Q1 2024)
• 107,068,000 — Lease Rent Revenue (Q1 2023)
• 14,004,000 — Maintenance Reserve Revenue (Q1 2024)
• 12,966,000 — Maintenance Reserve Revenue (Q1 2023)
• 1,602,000 — Spare Parts and Equipment Sales (Q1 2024)
• 2,004,000 — Spare Parts and Equipment Sales (Q1 2023)
• 1,011,000 — Maintenance Services (Q1 2024)
• 1,101,000 — Maintenance Services (Q1 2023)

Key Players & Entities

• Willis Lease Finance Corp. (company) — Filer
• 2024-03-31 (date) — Period of report
• 2024-05-03 (date) — Filing date
• 10-Q (form) — Filing type
• COCONUT CREEK, FL (location) — Business address
• 5613499989 (phone) — Business phone

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — ange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share WLFC Nasdaq Global

Filing Documents

• wlfc-20240331.htm (10-Q) — 886KB
• wlfc-3312024x10qxex311.htm (EX-31.1) — 10KB
• wlfc-3312024x10qxex312.htm (EX-31.2) — 10KB
• wlfc-3312024x10qxex32.htm (EX-32) — 7KB
• 0001018164-24-000032.txt (&nbsp;) — 5903KB
• wlfc-20240331.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 43KB
• wlfc-20240331_cal.xml (EX-101.CAL) — 64KB
• wlfc-20240331_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 253KB
• wlfc-20240331_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 547KB
• wlfc-20240331_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 406KB
• wlfc-20240331_htm.xml (XML) — 758KB

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 22 Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 27 Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Controls and Procedures 27 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 27 Item 1A.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors 27 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 28 Item 5. Other Information 28 Item 6. Exhibits 29 2 Table of Contents SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning the conditions in our industry, our operations, our economic performance and financial condition, including, in particular, statements relating to our business, operations, growth strategy and service development efforts, and the potential impact of the current high interest rate and inflationary environment on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for certain forward-looking statements so long as such information is identified as forward-looking and is accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the information. When used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the words "may," "might," "should," "estimate," "project," "plan," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "outlook," "believe" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions by our management that, although we believe to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain and subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 14, 2024, this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and our other

— FINANCIAL INFORMATION

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,622 $ 7,071 Restricted cash 86,620 160,958 Equipment held for operating lease, less accumulated depreciation of $ 592,272 and $ 594,293 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 2,130,327 2,112,837 Maintenance rights 9,180 9,180 Equipment held for sale 2,856 805 Receivables, net of allowances of $ 2,621 and $ 2,311 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 61,881 58,485 Spare parts inventory 85,165 40,954 Investments 60,299 58,044 Property, equipment & furnishings, less accumulated depreciation of $ 19,890 and $ 19,374 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 35,531 37,160 Intangible assets, net 1,034 1,040 Notes receivable, net of allowances of $ 111 and $ 69 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 97,859 92,621 Investments in sales-type leases, net of allowances of $ 8 and $ 9 at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 33,013 8,759 Other assets 63,075 64,430 Total assets (1) $ 2,674,462 $ 2,652,344 LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 103,348 $ 52,937 Deferred income taxes 156,030 147,779 Debt obligations 1,735,570 1,802,881 Maintenance reserves 99,529 92,497 Security deposits 26,525 23,790 Unearned revenue 41,687 43,533 Total liabilities (2) 2,162,689 2,163,417 Redeemable preferred stock ($ 0.01 par value, 2,500 shares authorized; 2,500 shares issued at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively) 49,976 49,964 Shareholders' equity: Common stock ($ 0.01 par value, 20,000 shares authorized; 6,859 and 6,849 shares issued at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively) 69 68 Paid-in capital in excess

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