Willis Lease Finance Acquisition | Financial Services Deal in FL

Willis Lease Finance Corporation has completed the acquisition of Willis Lease Finance, a financial services other business in Florida, for $200.0 million. Willis Lease Finance provides aviation services and is a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines, supporting global aircraft engine leasing and related services. The company’s financial services M&A strategy in FL acquisitions is tied to capital markets funding for hedging transactions and general corporate purposes. The announced deal involves pricing upsized 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2031, with net proceeds of about $193.1 million, plus a 30-day option for up to an additional $30.0 million to cover over-allotments, and is expected to close around May 18, 2026.