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Willis Austin Chandler, the Chief Executive Officer of Willis Lease Finance Corp (NASDAQ:WLFC), recently sold a significant portion of his holdings in the company. According to a recent SEC filing, Chandler sold shares totaling $704,277. The transactions took place on March 3, 2025, with sale prices ranging from $198.01 to $209.7728 per share. The stock has shown remarkable performance, delivering a 315% return over the past year and currently trades at a P/E ratio of 13.6, with the company maintaining a market capitalization of $1.31 billion.
Following these transactions, Chandler’s direct ownership in the company stands at 158,034 shares. The sales were conducted under a prearranged trading plan established under Rule 10b5-1, which allows company insiders to set up a predetermined schedule for selling stocks. InvestingPro analysis reveals strong fundamentals with 35.45% revenue growth and a "GOOD" financial health score. Subscribers can access 10 additional exclusive ProTips and comprehensive insider trading analysis for WLFC.
In other recent news, Willis Lease Finance Corporation has announced two significant maintenance agreements through its subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited. The company has secured a long-term maintenance contract with TUI (LON:TUIT) Airways, focusing initially on base maintenance for two Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737NG aircraft. Additionally, Willis Lease Finance has entered into a General Terms Agreement with Jet2.com to perform C Checks on their fleet of B737NG aircraft. Both agreements will see the maintenance, repair, and overhaul services conducted at the company’s facility at Teesside International Airport in Northeastern England. These partnerships are expected to contribute to economic growth and job creation within the UK’s aerospace sector. Austin C. Willis, CEO of Willis Lease Finance, emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering high-quality services and supporting local industry development. While the company highlights the potential benefits of these agreements, it also cautions that forward-looking statements are subject to change due to various industry and economic factors.
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