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WLFC Stock News: Willis Lease Compensation to Executives Triggers Investigation on behalf of Current Shareholders – Contact BFA Law for Information

$WLFCPress releaseSep 16, 2026, 6:18 AM ETRead the release

Plaintiff firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced an investigation into Willis Lease Finance's board and Executive Chairman Charles F. Willis, IV over potential fiduciary-duty breaches tied to executive compensation practices. The firm alleges Willis's compensation rose from roughly $6.2 million in fiscal 2022 to $14.2 million in fiscal 2025, including an unexplained $23.9 million double-issuance of options in 2024 and a 300,000-share option grant in November 2025, with Willis controlling approximately 40% of the company.

Key figures

Willis ownership pct
approximately 40%
Willis comp fy2022 usd
6200000
Willis comp fy2023 usd
10700000
Willis comp fy2024 usd
14000000
Willis comp fy2025 usd
14200000
Nov 2025 option grant shares
300000
Option double issuance value usd
23900000

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