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WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP (WLFC) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 22, 2026 reporting Item 3.02 (Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities), Item 5.03 (Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws). Private placement to DBJ: 1.75 million Series B preferred shares at $20 per share.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORP 8-K event analysis
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Item 3.02 · Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
- Private placement to DBJ: 1.75 million Series B preferred shares at $20 per share
- Expected gross proceeds of approximately $35 million before offering fees and expenses
- 8.09% annual dividend creates approximately $2.84 million of annual preferred dividend obligations
- $20 per-share liquidation preference, increasing senior claims relative to common shareholders
- Closing targeted by end of third quarter 2026, subject to customary conditions
Item 5.03 · Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws
- Series B Preferred Stock private placement relying on Securities Act Section 4(a)(2) exemption
- DBJ representations supported the exemption, with no general solicitation or advertising
- Securities restricted from U.S. resale absent registration or another exemption
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the related news release and likely transaction context
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