Willis Lease Finance Corp. Submits Matter to Security Holders

TL;DR

WLFC filed an 8-K, shareholders voted on something May 22nd. Details TBD.

AI Summary

Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) filed an 8-K on May 24, 2024, reporting that a matter was submitted to a vote of its security holders on May 22, 2024. The filing does not disclose the specific details of the vote or the outcome.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a significant corporate action or decision requiring shareholder approval, which could impact the company's future direction or financial structure.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The filing itself is procedural, but the undisclosed nature of the shareholder vote introduces uncertainty about potential impacts on the company.

Key Players & Entities

• Willis Lease Finance Corp (company) — Registrant
• May 22, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• May 24, 2024 (date) — Filing date
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of Incorporation
• 001-15369 (identifier) — SEC File Number
• 68-0070656 (identifier) — IRS Number
• 4700 Lyons Technology Parkway (address) — Principal Executive Offices
• Coconut Creek, FL 33073 (address) — Principal Executive Offices
• (561) 349-9989 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

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

Filing Documents

• wlfc-20240522.htm (8-K) — 41KB
• 0001018164-24-000042.txt ( ) — 161KB
• wlfc-20240522.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• wlfc-20240522_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
• wlfc-20240522_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
• wlfc-20240522_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders On May 22, 2024, Willis Lease Finance Corporation (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). At the close of business on April 5, 2024, the voting record date, there were 7,084,602 common shares issued, outstanding and entitled to vote. At the Annual Meeting, 6,354,912 shares, more than 89%, of the outstanding common shares entitled to vote were represented by proxy or in person. Proposal 1: Election of Directors. The stockholders elected two Class II Directors for a three-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The voting results were as follows: Number of Votes Cast: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Colm Barrington 5,959,293 106,859 1,357 287,403 For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Austin C. Willis 5,082,672 983,491 1,346 287,403 The other directors whose term of office continued after the Annual Meeting were Brendan Curran, Rae Ann McKeating, and Charles F. Willis, IV. Proposal 2: Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The stockholders approved the Amendment and Restatement of the Certificate of Incorporation to provide for officer exculpation. The voting results were as follows: Number of Votes Cast: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 5,962,019 100,637 4,853 287,403 Proposal 3: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The stockholders ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the year 2024. The voting results were as follows: Number of Votes Cast: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 6,329,876 23,404 1,632 0 2

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned duly authorized officer. Dated: May 24, 2024 WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION By: /s/ Dean M. Poulakidas Dean M. Poulakidas Executive Vice President and General Counsel 3

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