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Loan & DebtMay 14, 2026, 06:32 AM

Willis Lease Finance Prices $200M Convertible Senior Notes Offering

AI Summary

Willis Lease Finance Corporation announced the pricing of its public offering of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2031. The offering size was increased from the previously announced $175.0 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $193.1 million. The company intends to use these proceeds to temporarily repay its revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes. Concurrently, a delta underwriter is offering 281,250 shares of the company's common stock at $192.00 per share to facilitate hedging transactions by certain investors.

Key Highlights

  • Willis Lease Finance priced $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2031.
  • The offering size was increased from the previously announced $175.0 million.
  • Net proceeds from the Notes Offering are approximately $193.1 million.
  • Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $30.0 million principal amount of Notes.
  • Initial conversion price is approximately $268.80 per share, representing a 40.0% premium.
  • A Concurrent Delta Offering of 281,250 shares of common stock is priced at $192.00 per share.
  • The Notes will mature on May 15, 2031, with interest payable semi-annually.
  • Proceeds will temporarily repay amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility.