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WLFC - Willis Lease Finance Corp

Insider Sale by Willis Austin Chandler (CEO, 10%)

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Trade Summary

3 days ago, Willis Austin Chandler, serving as CEO, 10% owner at Willis Lease Finance Corp (WLFC), sold 3,400 shares at $173.55 per share, for a total transaction value of $590,068.00. Following this transaction, Willis Austin Chandler now holds 835,190 shares of WLFC.

The trade was executed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Friday, April 3, 2026, 2 days after the trade was made.

Willis Lease Finance Corp operates in the INDUSTRIALS sector, specifically within the RENTAL & LEASING SERVICES industry. Insider selling activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Willis Austin Chandler

CEO, 10%

Austin Chandler Willis is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a leading independent jet engine lessor in the commercial finance space.[[1]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nasdaq-wlfc/willis-lease-finance/management)[[2]](https://www.wlfc.global/investor-center) Appointed CEO in April 2022, he has served on the WLFC Board since December 2008 and joined the company in March 2016 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development.[[1]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nasdaq-wlfc/willis-lease-finance/management)[[2]](https://www.wlfc.global/investor-center) At 44 years old, Willis owns approximately 6.69% of WLFC shares directly (valued at $89.7M), with additional indirect holdings through family trusts and CFW Partners; his total compensation is $7.21M annually, including 11.4% salary and 88.6% bonuses and stock.[[1]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nasdaq-wlfc/willis-lease-finance/management)[[4]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/WLFC/form-4-willis-lease-finance-corp-insider-trading-activity-481c5fa9f202.html) Prior to WLFC, Willis founded JT Power LLC in 2004, serving as its President and CEO until 2013, focusing on commercial jet turbine engine parts sales and aircraft leasing.[[2]](https://www.wlfc.global/investor-center)[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/AUSTIN-WILLIS-A022A6/) He was also CEO and owner of Aviation Management LLC from 2006 to 2014.[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/AUSTIN-WILLIS-A022A6/) Willis holds an undergraduate degree from the London School of Economics & Political Science.[[3]](https://www.marketscreener.com/insider/AUSTIN-WILLIS-A022A6/) As a corporate insider, he recently sold 3,400 shares on March 2, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, retaining 181,346 shares directly.[[4]](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/WLFC/form-4-willis-lease-finance-corp-insider-trading-activity-481c5fa9f202.html)

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Trade Price

$173.55

Quantity

3,400

Total Value

$590,068.00

Shares Owned

835,190

Trade Date

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

3 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Friday, April 3, 2026

Filed 2 days after trade

INDUSTRIALSRENTAL & LEASING SERVICES

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