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Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments
COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft
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[{"type":"text","content":"COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and a global provider of aviation services, today announced the closing of an investment partnership that will invest up to $600 million to fund WLFC’s growing credit strategy. This inaugural partnership with Liberty Mutual Investments (“LMI”), the investment firm for Liberty Mutual Group, is supported by a warehouse debt facility provided by Bank of America N.A. and will invest in loan and loan-like engine financings, a business WLFC pioneered with its first revolving credit lease in 2021. “We are excited to partner with an incredibly reputable firm like LMI to continue building our credit strategy and accelerate growth of our asset management business,” said Brian R. Hole, Global Head of Managed Funds and Credit of WLFC. “LMI’s trust in us demonstrates the credibility of our platform and the strength of our position in this space.” “At Liberty Mutual Investments, we partner with specialist platforms where our long-term, flexible capital and sector expertise can help scale strong businesses. Willis is a recognized leader in aviation engines and services, and through this partnership, we will combine their operating strengths with our aviation investing capabilities to support growth and pursue adjacent opportunities across aviation finance,” said Alex Kayvanfar, Head of Capital Solutions and John Kim, Head of Alternative Credit, at Liberty Mutual Investments. LMI’s investment was led by the firm's Capital Solutions and Alternative Credit businesses, emphasizing LMI's ability to provide holistic financing solutions and support world-class partners as they build enduring businesses. LMI invests more than $117 billion of long-term capital globally across its integrated platform on behalf of Liberty. About Willis Lease Finance Corporation Willis Lease Finance Corporation leases large and regional spare commercial aircraft engines, auxiliary power units and aircraft to airlines, aircraft engine manufacturers and maintenance, repair and overhaul providers worldwide. These leasing activities are integrated with various end-of-life solutions for engines and aviation materials provided through Willis Aeronautical Services, Inc. Additionally, through Willis Engine Repair Center...