UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2006
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Delaware |
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0-28774 |
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68-0070656 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission file number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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of incorporation) |
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Identification Number) |
2320 Marinship Way, Suite 300
Sausalito, California 94965
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(b) On January 6, 2006 Mr. Glenn L. Hickerson notified the Company that he has decided not to stand for reelection to the board of directors of the Company when his term expires at the Company’s 2006 annual meeting.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 9, 2006
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/s/ Thomas C. Nord |
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Thomas C. Nord |
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Senior Vice President |
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and General Counsel |
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