Investment Partnership Initiated: WLFC has closed a partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments to invest up to $600 million, aimed at supporting WLFC's growing credit strategy, which will enable the company to accelerate the expansion of its asset management business and further solidify its leadership in aviation financing.
Financing Structure Optimization: This investment is backed by a warehouse debt facility from Bank of America, marking a significant development in WLFC's pioneering revolving credit lease business initiated in 2021, which will provide the company with more flexible financing solutions and enhance its competitive edge in the market.
Industry Leadership: As a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines, WLFC's collaboration with LMI not only leverages their expertise in aviation investing but also drives additional opportunities related to aviation finance, further expanding its market share.
Long-term Capital Strategy: LMI manages over $117 billion in long-term capital globally, and this investment underscores its capability to support strong business growth, with WLFC's success contributing to economic growth and achieving superior risk-adjusted returns.
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About WLFC
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. The Company operates through two segments: Leasing and Related Operations, and Spare Parts Sales. The Leasing and Related Operations segment involves acquiring and leasing, primarily pursuant to operating leases, commercial aircraft, aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment and the selective purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines and other aircraft equipment and other related businesses. The Spare Parts Sales segment involves the purchase and resale of after-market engine parts, whole engines, engine modules and portable aircraft components. The Spare Parts Sales segment also enables the Company to provide end-of-life solutions for surplus aircraft and engines, as well as manage the full lifecycle of its lease assets. Its subsidiaries include WEST Engine Funding LLC, Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc., and Willis Asset Management Limited.
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Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
