KWY 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
KINGSWAY Corp · NYSE · Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance · CIK 1072627 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
New heading “Worldwide armed conflicts and the related implications may negatively impact our operations.”
New heading “International trade policies, including tariffs, sanctions and trade barriers, may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.”
New heading “Revenue and growth of certain of our business lines depend on sustained customer retention and repeat work; the loss of key customers or reduced repeat business could harm results.”
New heading “Roundhouse faces regional and industry-specific risks given concentration in the Permian Basin and customer segment of midstream natural gas pipeline operators and utilities.”
New heading “Roundhouse’s business includes equipment sales that may be subject to supply chain constraints, delivery delays, and pricing pressures.”
New heading “Roundhouse faces inherent health, safety, and operational risks associated with providing mission-critical field services at customer sites.”
New heading “Certain of our business operations rely on the availability of skilled labor and effective execution in field services and shop repair; labor shortages, wage inflation, or operational disruptions could reduce margins and impair service levels.”
New heading “Our skilled trades operations involve inherent safety risks that could result in worker injuries, property damage, regulatory liabilities and increased operating costs.”
New heading “Changes in the skilled trade customer demand or customer concentration in certain markets could adversely affect our results of operations.”
Removed heading “We are party to a Settlement Agreement that may require us to make cash payments from time to time, which payments could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.”
Largest changes
“Current conflicts around the world, including in Ukraine and in the Middle East, and related sanctions have damaged and disrupted, and could continue to damage or disrupt, international commerce and the global economy. For example, Russia’s ongoing invasion and military attacks on Ukraine have triggered significant economic and trade sanctions, export controls, and other restrictions targeting Russia and Belarus. Resulting changes in U.S. …”see in full comparison
“Russia’s invasion and military attacks on Ukraine have triggered significant sanctions from U.S. and European leaders. These events may escalate and have created increasingly volatile global economic conditions. Resulting changes in U.S. …”see in full comparison
“International trade policies, including tariffs, sanctions and trade barriers, may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.”see in full comparison
“Certain of our business operations rely on the availability of skilled labor and effective execution in field services and shop repair; labor shortages, wage inflation, or operational disruptions could reduce margins and impair service levels.”see in full comparison
“Beginning in our fiscal year 2025, significant new and expanded tariffs, reciprocal tariffs and other trade restrictions have been imposed with selective tariff exemptions impacting global trade. Current or future tariffs or other restrictive trade measures may adversely impact both our product and services and our operational expenses. Such cost increases may reduce our margins and require us to increase prices, which could harm our competitive position, reduce customer demand and damage customer relationships. …”see in full comparison
Any failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations or the mandates of applicable regulators could result in the imposition of fines or significant restrictions on our ability to do business, which could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. In addition, any changes in laws or regulations (or the interpretation or application thereof, including changes to applicable case law and legal precedent) could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. It is not possible to predict the future effect of changing federal, state and provincial law or regulation (or the interpretation or application thereof) on our operations, and there can be no assurance that laws and regulations enacted in the future will not be more restrictive than existing laws and regulations. Further, as new laws, regulations, treaties, executive orders, directives, enforcement priorities and similar initiatives and programs are adopted and implemented, we are required to comply or potentially face market access limitations or restrictions on our products entering certain jurisdictions or our ability to provide services within certain jurisdictions, sanctions or other penalties.see in full comparison
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Additionally, we incurred indebtedness in connection with our acquisitions of PWI Holdings, Inc. and its various subsidiaries (collectively, "PWI") on December 1, 2020, Ravix Financial, Inc. ("Ravix") on October 1, 2021, CSuite Financial Partners, LLC ("CSuite") on November 1, 2022, Secure Nursing Service Inc. ("SNS") on November 18, 2022, Digital Diagnostics Inc. ("DDI") on October 26, 2023 and2023, Image Solutions, LLC ("Image Solutions") on September 26, 2024.2024, Roundhouse Electric & Equipment Co., Inc. ("Roundhouse") on July 1, 2025 and Efficient Plumbing, LLC (d/b/a Southside Plumbing, "Southside Plumbing") on August 14, 2025. As of December 31, 2024,2025, we have $44.6$55.7 million principal value of such acquisition financing outstanding; however, such acquisition financing is non-recourse to other Kingsway entities.
Our outstanding recourse subordinate debt as of December 31, 20242025 of $15.0 million principal value bears interest directly related to CME Term SOFR and $51.9 million of our outstanding acquisition financing of $44.6 million related to the acquisitions of PWI, Ravix, CSuite, SNS, DDI andDDI, Image Solutions and Roundhouse bears interest directly related to either SOFR or the Prime Rate. As a result, increases in CME Term SOFR, SOFR and the Prime Rate would increase the cost of servicing our debt and could adversely affect our results of operations. Each one hundred basis point increase in CME Term SOFR, SOFR or the Prime Rate would result in an approximately $0.6 million increase in our annual interest expense.
Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected by public health crises and changes in international and national economic and industry conditions.
ThePublic health crises, epidemics and pandemics, including a pandemic similar in nature to COVID-19 pandemicthat created significant disruption and uncertainty in the global economy andeconomy, negatively impacted our business and results of operations and financial condition.condition, Pandemics, including the emergence of new COVID-19 variants,and may lead to adverse United States domestic and global macroeconomic effects,effects. includingThese effects may include adverse impacts on various industries' supply chains and automobile sales, consumer demand for our products and services, and our ability to access capital, and may otherwise adversely impact the operation of our businesses, cause substantial disruption to our employees, distribution channels, investors, tenants, and customers through self-isolation, travel limitations, business restrictions, and/or other means. TheseAs such, these effects, individually or in the aggregate, may adversely impact our businesses, financial condition, operating results and cash flows, and such adverse impacts may be material.
Russia’s invasion and military attacks on Ukraine have triggered significant sanctions from U.S. and European leaders. These events may escalate and have created increasingly volatile global economic conditions. Resulting changes in U.S. trade policy could trigger retaliatory actions by Russia, its allies and other affected countries, including China, resulting in a “trade war.” Furthermore, if the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues for a long period of time, or if other countries, including the U.S., become further involved in the conflict and any other military conflicts, we could face material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, results of operations and/or liquidity.
TheA COVID-19severe pandemicor hasprolonged ledeconomic to,weakness and auncertainty, future adverse changeboth in marketthe conditionU.S. and worldwide, could lead to,to instability in the global credit markets, including heightened credit risk, reduced valuation of investments and decreased economic activity. Depending on market conditions going forward, we could incur substantial realized and unrealized losses in future periods, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. These market conditions may affect the Company's ability to access debt and equity capital markets. Additionally, certain trust accounts for the benefit of related companies and third parties have been established with collateral on deposit under the terms and conditions of the relevant trust agreements. The value of collateral could fall below the levels required under these agreements putting the subsidiary or subsidiaries in breach of the agreements which could expose us to damages or otherwise adversely impact our business, financial condition, operating results or cash flows.
Worldwide armed conflicts and the related implications may negatively impact our operations.
Current conflicts around the world, including in Ukraine and in the Middle East, and related sanctions have damaged and disrupted, and could continue to damage or disrupt, international commerce and the global economy. For example, Russia’s ongoing invasion and military attacks on Ukraine have triggered significant economic and trade sanctions, export controls, and other restrictions targeting Russia and Belarus. Resulting changes in U.S. trade policy could trigger retaliatory actions by Russia, its allies and other affected countries, including China, resulting in a “trade war.” Furthermore, if the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues for a long period of time or if serious conflict arises elsewhere, or if other countries, including the U.S., become further involved in the conflict and any other military conflicts, we could face material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, results of operations and/or liquidity. Given the evolving nature of these conflicts, the related sanctions, potential governmental actions and economic impact, such potential effects remain uncertain.
International trade policies, including tariffs, sanctions and trade barriers, may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Beginning in our fiscal year 2025, significant new and expanded tariffs, reciprocal tariffs and other trade restrictions have been imposed with selective tariff exemptions impacting global trade. Current or future tariffs or other restrictive trade measures may adversely impact both our product and services and our operational expenses. Such cost increases may reduce our margins and require us to increase prices, which could harm our competitive position, reduce customer demand and damage customer relationships. Trade disputes, trade restrictions, tariffs and other political tensions between the U.S. and other countries may also exacerbate unfavorable macroeconomic conditions including inflationary pressures, foreign exchange volatility, financial market instability, and economic recessions or downturns, which may also negatively impact customer demand for our products or services, delay purchases or renewals, limit expansion opportunities with customers, limit our access to capital, or otherwise negatively impact our business and operations.
We are party to a Settlement Agreement that may require us to make cash payments from time to time, which payments could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.
In May 2016, Aegis Security Insurance Company ("Aegis") filed a complaint for breach of contract and declaratory relief against the Company in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleging, among other things, that we breached a contractual obligation to indemnify Aegis for certain customs bond losses incurred by Aegis under the indemnity and hold harmless agreements provided by us to Aegis for certain customs bonds reinsured by Lincoln General Insurance Company ("Lincoln General") during the period of time that Lincoln General was a subsidiary of the Company. Lincoln General was placed into liquidation in November 2015 and Aegis subsequently invoked its rights to indemnity under the indemnity and hold harmless agreements.
Effective January 20, 2020, we entered into a Settlement Agreement with Aegis with respect to such litigation pursuant to which we agreed to pay Aegis a one-time settlement amount of $0.9 million and to reimburse Aegis for 60% of future losses that Aegis may sustain in connection with such customs bonds, up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $4.8 million. From 2020 to 2024, the Company made reimbursement payments to Aegis totaling $1.7 million in connection with the Settlement Agreement. The timing and severity of our future payments pursuant to this Settlement Agreement are not reasonably determinable. No assurances can be given, however, that we will not be required to perform under this Settlement Agreement in a manner that has a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Our Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, without stockholder approval and on terms established by our board of directors. We have outstanding shares of Class B Preferred Stock, Class C Preferred Stock and Class D Preferred Stock which will have, and we may issue additional shares of preferred stock in the future which have, rights and preferences that are senior to the rights of our common stock.
If we fail to comply with applicable insurance andinsurance, securities or other applicable laws or regulatory requirements, our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flow could be adversely affected.
AsWe are subject to numerous laws and regulations, including those applicable to us as a publicly traded holding company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, we are subject to numerous laws and regulations.Exchange. These laws and regulations delegate regulatory, supervisory and administrative powers to federal, provincial or state regulators.
Any failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations or the mandates of applicable regulators could result in the imposition of fines or significant restrictions on our ability to do business, which could adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition. In addition, any changes in laws or regulations (or the interpretation or application thereof, including changes to applicable case law and legal precedent) could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. It is not possible to predict the future effect of changing federal, state and provincial law or regulation (or the interpretation or application thereof) on our operations, and there can be no assurance that laws and regulations enacted in the future will not be more restrictive than existing laws and regulations. Further, as new laws, regulations, treaties, executive orders, directives, enforcement priorities and similar initiatives and programs are adopted and implemented, we are required to comply or potentially face market access limitations or restrictions on our products entering certain jurisdictions or our ability to provide services within certain jurisdictions, sanctions or other penalties.
Additionally, the rapid evolution and increased adoption of AI technologies and our obligations to comply with emerging laws and regulations may require us to develop AI-specific governance programs, which could entail significant costs or limit our ability to incorporate certain AI capabilities into our products and services. There is also uncertainty in the legal and regulatory landscape for artificial intelligence technologies and any laws, regulations, or industry standards adopted in response to the emergence of artificial intelligence technologies may be burdensome, could entail significant costs, and may restrict or impede our ability to successfully deploy artificial intelligence technologies efficiently and effectively.
We are required to evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In the past, we have identified the existence of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, which have since been remediated. Although we have remediated material weaknesses previously identified, we can provide no assurance that additional material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future and that such material weaknesses, if identified, will not result in material misstatements in our consolidated financial statementsstatements.
Over the past several years, we have restructured our operating insurance subsidiaries, including exiting states and lines of business, placing subsidiaries into voluntary run-off, terminating managing general agent relationships, hiring a new management team, selling Mendota and CMC and acquiring PWI,various Ravix, CSuite, SNS, SPI, DDI and Image Solutionscompanies with the objective of focusing on our Extended Warranty and Kingsway Search Xcelerator and Extended Warranty segments, creating a more effective and efficient operating structure and focusing on profitability. These actions resulted in changes to our structure and business processes. While these changes are expected to bring us benefits in the form of a more agile and focused business, success is dependent on management effectively realizing the intended benefits. Change management may result in disruptions to the operations of the business or may cause employees to act in a manner that is inconsistent with our objectives. Any of these events could negatively affect our performance. We may not always achieve the expected cost savings and other benefits of our initiatives.
Revenue and growth of certain of our business lines depend on sustained customer retention and repeat work; the loss of key customers or reduced repeat business could harm results.
While many of our businesses have historically experienced strong customer retention and integration into client workflows, including Roundhouse and our plumbing subsidiaries, performance depends on continuing to win repeat work and renew service activity across their customer bases. Adverse changes in customer preferences, increased competition, customer consolidation, or dissatisfaction with service quality, turnaround time, or response times could cause customers to reduce spending or switch to competitors. Because many services are mission-critical and time-sensitive, service failures, delays, safety incidents, or performance issues could lead to the loss of customers and reputational harm.
Roundhouse faces regional and industry-specific risks given concentration in the Permian Basin and customer segment of midstream natural gas pipeline operators and utilities.
Roundhouse’s revenues and operating results may be affected by regional economic conditions, customer capital spending, and operational activity levels in the Permian Basin and related energy and utility markets. Any reduction in natural gas infrastructure spending, pipeline maintenance activity, or other adverse developments affecting Roundhouse’s customer base could materially and adversely affect Roundhouse’s revenue, profitability, and cash flows.
Roundhouse’s business includes equipment sales that may be subject to supply chain constraints, delivery delays, and pricing pressures.
Roundhouse sells new electric motors, often ordered to customer specifications, and may provide installation. Equipment sales may be impacted by supplier lead times, availability of components, transportation constraints, and vendor pricing changes. Delays in sourcing or delivering motors or other electrical equipment could delay customer projects and revenue recognition, while cost inflation or inability to pass through price increases could pressure margins. Supply disruptions could also impair Roundhouse’s ability to meet customer expectations and maintain customer relationships.
Roundhouse faces inherent health, safety, and operational risks associated with providing mission-critical field services at customer sites.
Roundhouse performs on-site services such as preventative maintenance, infrared scans, VLF cable testing, and vibration analysis, as well as installation services. Field work and industrial service environments inherently carry risks of employee injury, property damage, service interruption, and other incidents. Accidents or safety incidents—whether caused by Roundhouse, customers, subcontractors, or third parties—could result in litigation, higher insurance costs, reputational damage, operational disruptions, and regulatory scrutiny, any of which could materially adversely affect results.
Certain of our business operations rely on the availability of skilled labor and effective execution in field services and shop repair; labor shortages, wage inflation, or operational disruptions could reduce margins and impair service levels.
Roundhouse’s business includes field maintenance and testing and in-shop motor repair activities, and our plumbing subsidiaries’ business includes installation and repair services, both of which require specialized technical skills and rapid response. The ability to recruit, train, and retain qualified technicians and other personnel is critical to operating performance. A constrained labor market, increasing wage rates, higher employee turnover, or an inability to maintain adequate staffing levels could lead to longer turnaround times, reduced service quality, missed deadlines, or the inability to accept additional work, each of which could materially adversely affect our financial performance.
Our skilled trades operations involve inherent safety risks that could result in worker injuries, property damage, regulatory liabilities and increased operating costs.
The services provided by certain of our business lines routinely involve hazardous conditions, including work in confined spaces, at heights, around heavy machinery, and with potentially dangerous materials. Any injuries to our employees or subcontractors, incidents of property damage, worker compensation claims or citations from regulatory authorities could result in increased insurance premiums, litigation, regulatory enforcement actions, project delays, reputational harm and increased operating costs.
Changes in the skilled trade customer demand or customer concentration in certain markets could adversely affect our results of operations.
A limited number of customers or markets may represent a significant portion of our revenue. The loss of one or more key customers, reduced demand from significant customer segments or adverse changes in customer buying patterns could materially and adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.
Our information technology systems facilitate our ability to monitor, operate and control our operations. These information systems and other digital technology are subject to the risk of increasingly sophisticated cybersecurity attacks, incursions or other incidents such as unauthorized access to data and systems, loss or destruction of data, computer viruses, or other malicious code, phishing and cyberattacks, and other similar events. These incidents could arise from numerous sources outside our control, including fraud or malice on the part of third parties, accidental technological failure, electrical or telecommunication outages, failures of computer servers or other damage to our property or assets, human error, complications encountered as existing systems are maintained, repaired, replaced or upgraded, or outbreaks of hostilities or terrorist acts.
OurFurther, information technology systems facilitate our ability to monitor, operate and control our operations. Changeschanges or modifications to our information technology systems could cause disruption to our operations or cause challenges with respect to our compliance with laws, regulations or other applicable standards. For example, delays, higher than expected costs or unsuccessful implementation of new information technology systems could adversely affect our operations. In addition, any disruption in or failure of our information technology systems to operate as expected could, depending on the magnitude of the problem, adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows, including by limiting our capacity to monitor, operate and control our operations effectively. Failures of our information technology systems could also lead to violations of privacy laws, regulations, trade guidelines or practices related to our customers and employees. If our disaster recovery plans do not work as anticipated, or if the third-party vendors to which we have outsourced certain information technology or other services fail to fulfill their obligations to us, our operations may be adversely affected. Any of these circumstances could adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows.
Given the rapidly evolving nature of cybersecurity incidents, there can be no assurance that the controls we have designed and implemented to prevent or limit the effects of cybersecurity incidents or attacks will be sufficient in preventing or limiting the effects of all such incidents or attacks or that we will be able to avoid a material impact to our systems should such incidents or attacks occur. If our disaster recovery plans do not work as anticipated, or if the third-party vendors to which we have outsourced certain information technology or other services fail to fulfill their obligations to us, our operations may be adversely affected. Additionally, our third-party vendors face various cybersecurity threats and also may suffer cybersecurity incidents or other security breaches.
Any of these circumstances could adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operation and cash flows.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
New heading “Valuation of Contingent Consideration”
New heading “Valuation of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest”
New heading “Kingsway Search Xcelerator”
New heading “Amortization Intangible Assets”
Removed heading “Segment Operating Income, (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations and Net (Loss) Income”
Removed heading “Net Investment Income”
Removed heading “Net (Loss) Gain on Equity Investments”
Removed heading “Gain on Change in Fair Value of Limited Liability Investments, at Fair Value”
Removed heading “Loss on Change in Fair Value of Derivative Asset Option Contracts”
Removed heading “Loss on Change in Fair Value of Debt”
Removed heading “Gain on Disposal of Subsidiary”
Removed heading “(Loss) Gain on Extinguishment of Debt”
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“At each quarter end beginning March 31, 2024 through December 31, 2025, the SNS was in default under its loan due to debt covenant violations related to the leverage and fixed charge ratios. Also, as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025, DDI was in default under its loan due to a debt covenant violation related to the fixed charge ratio. Each of the companies has entered into an amendment to its respective loan that waives the events of default for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025. …”see in full comparison
see in full comparisonTheOurSNSbankLoanloanscontainscontain a number of covenants, including, but not limited to, a leverage ratio and a fixed charge ratio and limits on annual capital expenditures, all of which are as defined in and calculated pursuant to theSNSrespectiveLoanloan that, among other things, restrictSNS’sthe borrowing company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make dividends and distributions, engage in mergers, acquisitions and consolidations, make certain payments and investments and dispose of certain assets.At December 31, September 30, June 30 and March 31, 2024, the Company was in default under the SNS Loan due to debt covenant violations related to the leverage and fixed charge ratios. The Company has entered into an amendment to the SNS Loan that waives the events of default for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024. As of the report date, there is some uncertainty as to whether the Company will be in compliance with the covenants in future periods, and if not, when the Company will be able to cure any potential violations. A default may permit the lender to declare the amounts owed under the SNS Loan immediately due and payable, exercise their rights with respect to collateral securing the obligation, and/or exercise any other rights and remedies available.
“Among other items, the degree and pace of inflation and interest rate changes may have impacts on our business and the recently announced tariffs or retaliatory responses to such tariffs may impact the Company’s operating income. The potential impact of current macroeconomic uncertainties on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows is subject to change and continues to depend on the extent and duration of these uncertainties.”see in full comparison
“Based on the quantitative assessment performed at November 30, 2024, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $0.7 million during 2024 related to the Argo Management reporting unit. No impairment charges were recorded against goodwill for the Company's other reporting units in 2024, as the estimated fair values of the Company's other reporting units exceeded their respective carrying values.”see in full comparison
“The Company recorded impairment write-downs related to limited liability investments of zero and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which are included in impairment losses on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.”see in full comparison
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets was $0.7 million in 2025 (tradenames at CSuite, Ravix and SNS) compared to $2.8 million in 2024see in full comparisoncompared(Argotogoodwillzeroimpairmentinof2023.$0.7 million; remainder tradenames at CSuite, Ravix and SNS). The Company's goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment annually as of November 30, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. See Note 9, "Intangible Assets," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for further discussion.
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Kingsway is a holding company with operating subsidiaries located in the United States. The Company is the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses and owns and operates a collection of high-quality B2B and B2C services companies that are asset-light, growing, profitable, and that have recurring revenues. Kingsway seeks to compound long-term shareholder value on a per share basis via its decentralized management model, its talented team of operators, and its tax-advantaged corporate structure. Kingsway conducts its business through two reportable segments: Kingsway Search Xcelerator and Extended Warranty.
Kingsway Search Xcelerator includes the Company's subsidiaries, CSuite Financial Partners, LLC ("CSuite"), Ravix Group, Inc. ("Ravix"), Secure Nursing Service LLC ("SNS"), Systems Products International, Inc. ("SPI"), Digital Diagnostics Inc. ("DDI"), Image Solutions, LLC ("Image Solutions"), Roundhouse Electric & Equipment Co., Inc. ("Roundhouse"), M.L.C. Plumbing, LLC (d/b/a Bud's Plumbing Service, "Bud's Plumbing"), Advanced Plumbing & Drain, LLC (d/b/a AAA Advanced Plumbing & Drain, "Advanced Plumbing") and Efficient Plumbing, LLC (d/b/a Southside Plumbing, "Southside Plumbing"). Throughout this 2025 Annual Report, the term "Kingsway Search Xcelerator" or "KSX" is used to refer to this segment.
CSuite is a professional services firm that provides experienced chief financial officer and other finance professionals to its clients through a variety of flexible offerings. These offerings include project, fractional, and interim staffing of senior finance professionals, CFO mentoring, board advisory services, and executive search services for permanent placements for its clients throughout the United States.
Ravix provides outsourced financial services and human resources consulting to its clients on a fractional basis for both projects with definitive endpoints and ongoing engagements of indeterminate length for short or long duration engagements for customers throughout the United States.
SPI provides software products created exclusively to serve the management needs of all types of shared-ownership properties globally.
DDI provides outsourced 24 hours a day and 7 days per week ("24/7") cardiac telemetry services for general acute care, long-term acute care and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Outsourcing cardiac monitoring allows hospitals to eliminate personnel callouts and human resources issues, remove distractions from onsite operations, and free up facility staff to assist directly with patient care. DDI currently has a presence in 42 states and Puerto Rico.
Roundhouse provides industrial-scale electric motor solutions, including field maintenance, in-shop repair, testing, and new motor sales primarily to midstream natural gas pipeline operators and utilities across the Permian Basin.
Kingsway Skilled Trades includes Bud's Plumbing, Advanced Plumbing and Southside Plumbing. Kingsway Skilled Trades provides a comprehensive range of plumbing services, including emergency repairs, drain cleaning, water heater installations, and water treatment solutions to residential and commercial customers, primarily in Evansville, Indiana (Bud's Plumbing), Cleveland, Ohio (Advanced Plumbing) and Omaha, Nebraska (Southside Plumbing).
Kingsway is a holding company with operating subsidiaries located in the United States. The Company owns or controls subsidiaries primarily in the extended warranty and business services industries. Kingsway conducts its business through two reportable segments: Extended Warranty and Kingsway Search Xcelerator.
Geminus primarily sells vehicle service agreements to used car buyers across the United States, mainly through its subsidiaries,subsidiary, The Penn Warranty Corporation ("Penn") and Prime Auto Care, Inc. ("Prime"). Penn and Prime distributedistributes these products in 46 and 34 states, respectively,states via independent used car dealerships and franchised car dealerships. Penn also sells and administers a guaranteed asset protection product ("GAP") in states where Penn is approved.
PWI markets, sells and administers vehicle service agreements to used car buyers in all fifty47 states via independent used car and franchise network of approved automobile and motorcycle dealer partners. PWI’s business model is supported by an internal sales and operations team and partners with American Auto Shield in three states with a white label agreement.team.
Kingsway Search Xcelerator includes the Company's subsidiaries, CSuite Financial Partners, LLC ("CSuite"), Ravix Group, Inc. ("Ravix"), Secure Nursing Service LLC ("SNS"), Systems Products International, Inc. ("SPI"), Digital Diagnostics Imaging, Inc. ("DDI") and Image Solutions, LLC ("Image Solutions"). Throughout this
2024 Annual Report, the term "Kingsway Search Xcelerator" is used to refer to this segment.
CSuite is a professional services firm that provides experienced chief financial officer and other finance professionals to its clients through a variety of flexible offerings. These offerings include project and interim staffing engagements, and contingent search services for permanent placements for its clients throughout the United States.
Ravix provides outsourced financial services and human resources consulting for short or long duration engagements for customers throughout the United States.
SPI provides software products created exclusively to serve the management needs of all types of shared-ownership properties throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Mexico and the Caribbean.
DDI provides outsourced 24 hours a day and 7 days per week ("24/7") cardiac telemetry services for long-term acute care and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Outsourcing cardiac monitoring is intended to allow hospitals to eliminate personnel callouts and human resources issues, remove distractions from onsite operations, and free up facility staff to assist directly with patient care. DDI has been operating for over 10 years and currently has a presence in 39 states and Puerto Rico.
Throughout this 20242025 Annual Report, we present our operations in the way we believe will be most meaningful, useful and transparent to anyone using this financial information to evaluate our performance. In addition to the U.S. GAAP presentation of net income,loss, we present segment operating income as a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, which we believe is valuable in managing our business and drawing comparisons to our peers. Below is a definition of our non-U.S. GAAP measure and its relationship to U.S. GAAP.
Segment operating income represents one measure of the pretax profitability of our segments and is derived by subtracting direct segment expenses from direct segment revenues. Revenues and expenses presented in the consolidated statements of operations are not subtotaled by segment; however, this information is available in total and bysegmentby segment in Note 22, "Segmented Information," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, regarding reportable segment information. The nearest comparable U.S. GAAP measure to total segment operating income is operating (loss) income that, in addition to total segment operating income, includes corporate general and administrative expenses and excludes segment non-operating other revenuerevenue, (expense).net.
Service fee and commissionother revenue represents vehicle service agreement fees, guaranteed asset protection products ("GAP") commissions, maintenance support service fees, warranty product commissions, business services consulting revenue, healthcare services revenue andrevenue, software license and support revenue, motor sales and repair service revenue and skilled trades repair and service revenue. Revenue is based on terms of various agreements with credit unions, consumers and businesses. Customers either pay in full at the inception of a warranty contract or commission product sale, or when consulting, healthcare andhealthcare, software license and supportsupport, motor sales and repair and skilled trades services are billed, or on terms subject to the Company’s customary credit reviews.
Certain of the Company’s contracts with customers include obligations to provide multiple services to a customer. Determining whether services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately from one another requires judgment. Revenue from GAP commissions and software license and support containcontains multiple distinct performance obligations that are accounted for separately.
Judgment is required to determine the standalone selling price ("SASP") for each distinct performance obligation. Revenue is allocated to each performance obligation based on the relative SASP. SASP are not directly observable in the GAP and software license and support contracts for the separate performance obligations.
For the GAP contracts, the Company has applied the expected cost plus a margin approach to develop models to estimate the SASP for each of its performance obligations in order to allocate the transaction price to the two separate performance obligations identified. In these models, the Company makes judgments about which of its actual costs are associated with each of the performance obligations. The relative percentage of expected costs plus a margin associated with these performance obligations is applied to the transaction price to determine the estimated SASP of the performance obligations, which the Company recognizes as earned as services are performed over the term of the contract period.
We perform a quarterly analysis of our investments classified as available-for-sale fixed maturity investments and other investments to determine if an impairment loss has occurred.
As a result of the analysis performed, the Company recorded no impairment losses related to available-for-sale fixed maturity investments or other investments during the yearyears ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.
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$2.1 million during
2025 2024and
2024, respectively, related to the SNS,CSuite, CSuiteRavix and RavixSNS indefinite-lived trade names. The fair value of the SNS,CSuite, CSuiteRavix and RavixSNS trade names were estimated using the relief-from-royalty method. The significant unobservable inputs used in the relief-from-royalty method, which are level 3 inputs, include a royalty rate and discount rate. The reduction in value is primarily due to higher discount rates and a reduction in projected revenue. Future impairments may be recorded if discount rates increase further, or if actual revenue falls short of current projections. The valuation of these assets is not dependent on the underlying profit or loss generated by the respective business. Therefore, even if a change in revenue does not have a significant impact on operating results, it could significantly impact the fair value of the trade name. No impairment charges were recorded against intangible assets in 2023.
Additional information regarding our intangible assets is included ini
n Note 9, "Intangible Assets," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
For the Argo Management reporting unit, the Company estimates the fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis that includes estimates of future cash flows expected to be generated by the business and recent market transactions related to the investments owned by Argo Holdings.
Based upon the assessment performed at November 30, 2025, no impairment assessmentscharges were recorded against goodwill in 2025. Based upon the quantitative assessment performed at November 30, 2024, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.7 million during 2024 related to the Argo Management reporting unit. No impairment charges were recorded against goodwill for the Company's other reporting units in 2024, as the estimated fair values of the Company's other reporting units exceeded their respective carrying values. No impairment charges were recorded against goodwill in 2023.
Valuation of Contingent Consideration
The consideration for certain of the Company's acquisitions include future payments to the former owners that are contingent upon the achievement of certain targets over future reporting periods. Liabilities for contingent consideration are measured and reported at fair value at the date of acquisition with subsequent changes in fair value reported in the consolidated statements of operations as non-operating other revenue, net.
Determining the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities requires management to make assumptions and judgments. The fair value of Company’s contingent consideration liabilities is estimated by applying the Monte Carlo simulation method to forecast achievement of gross profit, gross revenue or adjusted EBITDA. These fair value measurements are based on significant inputs not observable in the market. Key inputs in the valuations include forecasted gross profit or revenue, gross profit or revenue volatility, projected EBITDA, asset volatility, risk-free rate, discount rate and discount term. Management must use judgment in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Changes in assumptions could have a material impact on the amount of contingent consideration benefit or expense reported in the consolidated statements of operations and have an impact on the payout of contingent consideration liabilities. Contingent consideration liabilities are revalued each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of contingent consideration liabilities can result from changes to one or multiple inputs, including adjustments to the key inputs or changes in the assumed achievement or timing of any targets. Any changes in fair value are reported in the consolidated statements of operations. Additional information regarding our contingent consideration liabilities is included in Note 23 ,"Fair Value of Financial Instruments," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Valuation of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest
Redeemable noncontrolling interest represents a 20% noncontrolling ownership in Southside Plumbing, which was acquired on August 14, 2025. The 20% noncontrolling interest in Southside Plumbing includes a put option redemption right for the noncontrolling interest holder to require the Company to repurchase the 20% interest of the noncontrolling interest holder at fair value, on the fifth anniversary of the acquisition of Southside Plumbing, or August 14, 2030. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is presented outside of permanent equity in the consolidated balance sheets since it is redeemable by the holder of the noncontrolling interest and the redemption is outside the control of the Company. The redeemable noncontrolling interest was initially recorded at fair value at the date of issuance and is subsequently adjusted each reporting period. The Company records the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest at the greater of (i) the initial carrying amount, increased or decreased for the noncontrolling interest's share of net income or loss and its share of other comprehensive income or loss, and dividends or (ii) the redemption value. Determining the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest requires management to make assumptions and judgments. The fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest is determined using the market approach, which estimates the fair value of the subsidiary using discounted cash flow methods.
A reconciliation of total segment operating income to net (loss) income for the years ended December 31, 20242025 and December 31, 20232024 is presented in Table 1 below:
Table 1 Segment Operating Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023
Among other items, the degree and pace of inflation and interest rate changes may have impacts on our business and the recently announced tariffs or retaliatory responses to such tariffs may impact the Company’s operating income. The potential impact of current macroeconomic uncertainties on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows is subject to change and continues to depend on the extent and duration of these uncertainties.
Segment Operating Income, (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations and Net (Loss) Income
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we reported segment operating income of $11.6 million compared to $12.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we reported loss from continuing operations of $8.1 million compared to income from continuing operations of $25.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we reported net loss of $8.3 million compared to net income of $24.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the income from discontinued operations and the loss on disposal of discontinued operations is related to VA Lafayette. See to Note 5, "Disposal and Discontinued Operations," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for further information related to the sale of VA Lafayette.
Kingsway Search Xcelerator
The Extended Warranty service fee and commission revenue increased 1.0% (or $0.7 million) to $68.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared with $68.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, while cash sales were up 3.6% in 2024. Service fee and commission revenue was impacted by the following in 2024:
The Extended Warranty operating income was $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared with $7.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. We saw an increase in claims paid at our auto Extended Warranty companies, primarily due to inflationary pressures on the cost of parts and labor; however, the year-over-year increase was lower in the second half of 2024 than the first half. The total number of claims was down 4.6% in 2024 compared to 2023.
Operating income was primarily impacted by the following:
The Extended Warranty revenue increased 2.8% (or $1.9 million) to $70.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared with $68.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, while cash sales were up 9.2% in 2025 (and 12.4% in the second half of 2025 compared with the prior year). The Extended Warranty operating income was $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared with $5.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company's revenue – and therefore operating income – is impacted by the fact that VSA sales are recognized over the life of the contract, which is not on a straight-line basis. This means that in periods where cash VSA sales are declining, revenue and operating income may continue to be strong due to higher prior-year sales. Conversely, when VSA cash sales are in a period of growth – as we are seeing now – revenue and operating income may continue to lag as prior-year lower sales have a larger impact on current period revenue/operating income than current period VSA cash sales.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, there was a 4.4% increase in claims paid at our auto Extended Warranty companies, primarily due to inflationary pressures on the cost of parts and labor, but not due to a spike in the number of claims; however, the year-over-year increase was lower than that experienced in 2024. In 2025, we mitigated the impact of claims increasing by increasing pricing and re-categorizing vehicles to ensure they are in the appropriate rate class. Due to the deferred revenue model under US GAAP, these price increases may impact our financials more in future periods rather than in the current period.
The Extended Warranty operating income was impacted by other higher expenses, such as commissions, dealer profit sharing, and personnel costs. Commissions and dealer profit sharing were up primarily due to the increase in cash sales during 2025. Personnel costs were up primarily at PWI, Geminus and Trinity, as each company invests in its sales teams. In addition, PWI/Geminus includes nearly $0.4 million in severance and redundant compensation related to the transition of their leadership team in the second quarter of 2025.
Net Investment Income
Net investment income was $1.4 million in 2024 compared to $1.8 million in 2023. The decrease in 2024 primarily relates to less income from cash equivalents, as a result of a decrease in the cash equivalents balance (in the first quarter of 2023 the Company was holding cash that was used to repurchase some of its subordinated debt), more equity pick-up loss related to limited liability investments and less preferred interest income at Argo Holdings Fund I, LLC ("Argo Holdings"). These decreases were partially offset by an increase in investment income from fixed maturities and interest income related to the significant financing component for certain SPI contracts.
Net Realized and Unrealized Investment Gains
TheNet Companyrealized recordedand unrealized investment gains were $0.7 million in 2025 compared to $1.9 million in 2024, due primarily to net realized gains on the sale of investments of $0.1 million in 2025 compared to $1.6 million in 2024 compared to $0.8 million in 2023.2024. The net realized gains for 2024 primarily relate to realized gains recognized by Argo Holdings Fund I, LLC ("Argo Holdings") and a net realized gain related to the sale of one of the private company investments. The net realized gains for 2023 primarily relate to realized gains recognized by Argo Holdings and net realized gains on sales of limited liability investments.
General and administrative expenses and other revenue not allocated to segments was a net expense of $11.0 million in 2025 compared to $9.3 million in 2024. Included are primarily expenses associated with our corporate holding company, expenses associated with our Operator-in-Residence who search for our next acquisition, revenue and expenses associated with our various other investments that are accounted for on a consolidated basis, loss on change in fair value of debt and loss on extinguishment of debt.
The increase in net expense for 2025 is primarily attributable to reimbursement payments made to Aegis in connection with the Settlement Agreement and higher acquisition, search and slightly higher compensation related expenses as the holding company staffed-up to take on more accounting from the KSX subsidiaries.
Net (Loss) Gain on Equity Investments
Net loss on equity investments was less than $0.1 million in 2024 compared to a net gain of $3.4 million in 2023. The net gain for 2023 primarily relates to the Company's former investment in Limbach Holdings, Inc. ("Limbach"). Prior to the second quarter of 2023, the Company held warrants in Limbach. During the first quarter of 2023, the underlying common stock price of Limbach increased, resulting in an increase in the fair value of the warrants held at March 31, 2023. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company completed a cashless exercise of its Limbach warrants. During the third quarter of 2023, the Company sold all of its shares of Limbach common stock.
Gain on Change in Fair Value of Limited Liability Investments, at Fair Value
Gain on change in fair value of limited liability investments, at fair value was $0.3 million in 2024 compared to $0.1 million in 2023. The gain for the year ended December 31, 2024 represents an increase in fair value related to Argo Holdings. The gain for the year ended December 31, 2023 represents an increase in fair value of $0.7 million related to Argo Holdings, partially offset by a decrease in fair value of $0.6 million related to Net Lease Investment Grade Portfolio LLC ("Net Lease"). During the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded the sale of Net Lease's final investment property, and as such, Argo Holdings is the only asset group left in this category.
Loss on Change in Fair Value of Derivative Asset Option Contracts
Loss on change in fair value of derivative asset option contracts was zero in 2024 compared to $1.4 million in 2023. The derivative contract relates to three trust preferred debt repurchase option agreements the Company entered into during the third quarter of 2022. The Company exercised the repurchase options during the first quarter of 2023.
Refer toSee Note 11,25 ,"Derivatives, Commitments and Contingent Liabilities " to the Consolidated Financial Statements,Statements for further informationdetails onrelated to the optionAegis agreements.Settlement Agreement.
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There have been no material changes with respect to those risk factors previously disclosed in our 2025 Annual Report.
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“At June 30, 2026, KPH was in default under the KPH Loan due to a debt covenant violation related to the leverage and fixed charge ratios (measured quarterly). As of the report date, the Company has not received a waiver or amendment from the lender regarding this non-compliance. As a result, the Company has reclassified the total principal balance of the KPH Loan due after one-year of $3.3 million from long-term debt to short-term and current portion of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2026. …”see in full comparison
Impairment of intangible assets wassee in full comparison$0.2$0.3 million in thefirstsecond quarter of 2026 compared to $0.1 million in thefirstsecond quarter of2025.2025 ($0.5 million year to date compared to $0.2 million prior year to date). The Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names, which are assessed for impairment annually as of November 30, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. AtMarcheach31,quarter end of the first and second quarters of 2026 andMarch 31,2025, the Company determined that certain of its trade name intangible assets should be further examined under a quantitative approach due to actual revenue coming in lower than previous projections. Based upon this assessment, the Company recorded an impairment charge during thefirstsecond quarter of 2026 related to the CSuite indefinite-lived trade name (year to date impairment related to CSuite and SNS indefinite-lived tradenamenames); and during thefirstsecond quarter and year to date of 2025 related to the Ravix indefinite-lived trade name. The reductions in value are primarily due to higher discount rates and a reduction in projected revenue. See Note 8,"Intangible Assets," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, for further discussion.
The Company's fixed maturities are subject to declines in fair value below amortized cost that may result in the recognition of impairment losses in netsee in full comparisonloss.income (loss). If the decline in fair value is due to credit factors and the Company does not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to support the entire amortized cost basis, the credit loss is reported in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that the declines are evaluated. Significant judgment is required in the determination of whether a credit loss has occurred for a security. The Company considers all available evidence when determining whether a security requires a credit allowance to be recorded, including the financial condition and expected near-term and long term prospects of the issuer, whether the issuer is current with interest and principal payments, credit ratings on the security or changes in ratings over time, general market conditions, industry, sector or other specific factors and whether the Company expects to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security.The Company performs a quarterly analysis of its available for-sale fixed maturity investments to determine if an impairment loss has occurred.
Interest and investment income, net wassee in full comparison$0.7$2.7 million in thefirstsecond quarter of 2026 compared to$0.3$0.7 million in thefirstsecond quarter of2025. Included is net investment income, realized gains2025 (losses$3.4 million year to date compared to $1.0 million prior year to date)and gain on change in fair value limited liability investment, at fair value.. The increase for thefirstsecond quarter and year to date of 2026 is primarily due to realized gains recognized of $2.0 million resulting from distributions received during the second quarter of 2026 from private company investments and investments held by Argo Holdings Fund I, LLC ("Argo Holdings"). Also, the gain on change in fair value recognized by Argo HoldingsFundwasI, LLC ("Argo Holdings") of $0.3$0.4 million for the three months endedMarchJune31,30, 2026 compared toless than $0.1$0.2 million for the three months endedMarchJune31,30,2025.2025 ($0.7 million year to date compared to $0.2 million prior year to date).
During thesee in full comparisonthreesix months endedMarchJune31,30, 2026, the net cashusedprovidedinby investing activities was$1.0$3.3 million. Thisusesource of cash is primarily attributed to proceeds received fromsalesthe sale of Trinity, net of cash disposed, of $4.4 million andmaturitiescash distributions received from private company investments and investments held by Argo Holdings of $2.0 million, partially offset by purchases of fixed maturities in excess ofpurchasessales and maturities of fixed maturities, as well asannetassetpurchasesacquisitionofbypropertyRavix.and equipment. During thethreesix months endedMarchJune31,30, 2025, the net cash used in investing activities was$3.2$13.7 million. This use of cash is primarily attributed to the acquisition of Bud's Plumbing, net of cash acquired,partially offset by proceeds from salesandmaturitiescash paid on June 30, 2025 to pre-fund the acquisition offixedRoundhousematuritiesthatinoccurredexcesson July 1, 2025 ofpurchases$10.3of fixed maturities.million.
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Extended Warranty includes the following subsidiaries of the Company: IWS Acquisition Corporation ("IWS"), Geminus Holding Company, Inc. ("Geminus"), PWI Holdings, Inc. ("PWI") and Trinity Warranty Solutions LLC ("Trinity"). As discussed in Note 5, "Acquisitions and Disposal," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, the Company sold Trinity on May 8, 2026. The earnings of Trinity are included in the unaudited interim consolidated statements of operations and the segment disclosures through the date of sale. Throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis, the term "Extended Warranty" is used to refer to this segment.
Trinity sellssold heating, ventilation, air conditioning ("HVAC"), standby generator, commercial LED lighting and commercial refrigeration warranty products and providesprovided equipment breakdown and maintenance support services to companies across the United States. As a seller of warranty products, Trinity marketsmarketed and administersadministered product warranty contracts for certain new and used products in the HVAC, standby generator, commercial LED lighting and commercial refrigeration industries throughout the United States. Trinity actsacted as an agent on behalf of the third-party insurance companies that underwrite and guaranty these warranty contracts. Trinity does not guaranty the performance underlying the warranty contracts it sells. As a provider of equipment breakdown and maintenance support services, Trinity actsacted as a single point of contact to its clients for both certain equipment breakdowns and scheduled maintenance of equipment. Trinity willwould provide such repair and breakdown services by contracting with certain HVAC providers.
Segment operating income represents one measure of the pretax profitability of our segments and is derived by subtracting direct segment expenses from direct segment revenues. Revenues and expenses are presented in the unaudited consolidated interim statements of operations, but are not subtotaled by segment; however, this information is available in total and by segment in Note 21, "Segmented Information," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, regarding reportable segment information. The nearest comparable U.S. GAAP measure to total segment operating income is operating income (loss) income that, in addition to total segment operating income, includes corporate general and administrative expenses and excludes segment non-operating other revenue,income, net.
A reconciliation of total segment operating income to net income (loss) for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and MarchJune 31,30, 2025 is presented in Table 1 below:
Kingsway Search Xcelerator revenue increased to $21.1$22.3 million (80.3%67.7%) for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $11.7$13.3 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.2025 (an increase to $43.5 million year to date compared to $25.0 million prior year to date). Kingsway Search Xcelerator operating income was $2.9$3.5 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to $1.7$2.0 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.2025 Revenue($6.4 andmillion operatingyear incometo weredate primarilycompared impactedto by$3.8 themillion following:prior year to date).
Revenue and operating income were primarily impacted by the following:
Extended Warranty revenue increaseddecreased 7.2%2.8% (or $1.2$0.5 million) to $17.9$17.1 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared with $16.7$17.6 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, while cash sales and the average price per contract sold were up 11.8%2.4% and 7.3%,4.6%, respectively, over the prior year.year (revenue of $35.0 million year to date compared to $34.3 million prior year to date). Extended Warranty operating income was $0.2$0.7 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared with $0.5operating loss of $0.1 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.2025 (operating income of $0.9 million year to date compared to $0.5 million prior year to date). Extended Warranty's revenue – and therefore operating income – is impacted by the fact that VSA sales are recognized over the life of the contract, which is not on a straight-line basis. This means that in periods where cash VSA sales are declining, revenue and operating income may continue to be strong due to higher prior-year sales. Conversely, when VSA cash sales are in a period of growth – as we are seeing now – revenue and operating income may continue to lag as prior-year lower sales have a larger impact on current period revenue/operating income than current period VSA cash sales.
During the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, there was a 7.1%0.7% decrease and a 2.9% increase in claims paid at our auto Extended Warranty companies, respectively. While the number of claims were down in the quarter and year-to-date compared to prior year, the average cost per claim continued to increase primarily due to inflationary pressures on the cost of parts and labor, butas notwell due to a spike inas the numbertype of claims.claims incurred. We are able to mitigate the impact of higher claims expense by increasing pricing and re-categorizing vehicles to ensure they are in the appropriate rate class, which we do at least annually. However, due to the deferred revenue model under US GAAP, these price increases may impact our financials more in future periods rather than in the current period.
Note that the Company sold Trinity on May 8, 2026; as such, revenue, operating income and other Extended Warranty financial results were lower for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. However, Extended Warranty claims were not impacted by the sale of Trinity, given Trinity did not bear the risk of the warranty policies it sold and, therefore, incurred no claims expense itself.
Extended Warranty operating income was impacted by higher claims, commissions, dealer profit sharing, and personnel costs. Commissions and dealer profit sharing were up primarily due to the increase in cash sales during the first quarter of 2026. Personnel costs were up primarily at PWI, Geminus and Trinity, as each company continues to invest in its sales teams. However, the increases in costs were less than that budgeted for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Extended Warranty gross profit – calculated as revenue less claims and commission expense – was up 7.7% over prior year.
Interest and investment income, net was $0.7$2.7 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2026 compared to $0.3$0.7 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2025. Included is net investment income, realized gains2025 (losses$3.4 million year to date compared to $1.0 million prior year to date) and gain on change in fair value limited liability investment, at fair value.. The increase for the firstsecond quarter and year to date of 2026 is primarily due to realized gains recognized of $2.0 million resulting from distributions received during the second quarter of 2026 from private company investments and investments held by Argo Holdings Fund I, LLC ("Argo Holdings"). Also, the gain on change in fair value recognized by Argo Holdings Fundwas I, LLC ("Argo Holdings") of $0.3$0.4 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 compared to less than $0.1$0.2 million for the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025.2025 ($0.7 million year to date compared to $0.2 million prior year to date).
Selling, general and administrative expenses and other income not allocated to segments was a net expense of $2.4$4.1 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2026 compared to $2.9 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2025.2025 ($6.5 million year to date compared to $5.8 million prior year to date). Included are primarily expenses associated with our corporate holding company, expenses associated with our Operator-in-Residence who search for our next acquisitions, revenue and expenses associated with our various other investments (such as Argo Holdings) that are accounted for on a consolidated basis, (loss) gain on change in fair value of debt and loss on extinguishment of debt.
The increase in net expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 is primarily attributable to higher stock-based compensation expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. See Note 16, "Stock-Based Compensation," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, for further discussion of stock options granted during the second quarter of 2026. The six months ended June 30, 2026 increase was partially offset by lower acquisition and search related expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
The decrease in net expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is primarily attributable to lower acquisition, search and compensation related expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
See Note 10, "Debt," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, for further discussion of changes in fair value of debt and loss on extinguishment of debt recorded for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and MarchJune 31,30, 2025.
Interest expense for the firstsecond quarter of 2026 was $1.4 million compared to $1.2$1.3 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2025.2025 ($2.8 million year to date compared to $2.5 million prior year to date). The increase for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 is primarily attributabledue to the inclusion of the Roundhouse and KPH loans for the firstsecond quarter and year to date of 2026, partially offset by reduced expense for existing loans due to principal amortization.
Amortization of intangible assets was $2.2$2.1 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2026 compared to $1.7 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2025.2025 ($4.3 million year to date compared to $3.4 million prior year to date). The increase is primarily due to the inclusion of Roundhouse, Advanced Plumbing and Southside Plumbing (acquired in the third quarter of 2025) for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, partially offset by decreased amortization expense for the Company's other intangible assets.
Impairment of intangible assets was $0.2$0.3 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2026 compared to $0.1 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2025.2025 ($0.5 million year to date compared to $0.2 million prior year to date). The Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names, which are assessed for impairment annually as of November 30, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. At Marcheach 31,quarter end of the first and second quarters of 2026 and March 31, 2025, the Company determined that certain of its trade name intangible assets should be further examined under a quantitative approach due to actual revenue coming in lower than previous projections. Based upon this assessment, the Company recorded an impairment charge during the firstsecond quarter of 2026 related to the CSuite indefinite-lived trade name (year to date impairment related to CSuite and SNS indefinite-lived trade namenames); and during the firstsecond quarter and year to date of 2025 related to the Ravix indefinite-lived trade name. The reductions in value are primarily due to higher discount rates and a reduction in projected revenue. See Note 8,"Intangible Assets," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, for further discussion.
Gain on Disposal of Subsidiary
On May 8, 2026, the Company sold its subsidiary, Trinity. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a net gain on disposal of $1.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The sale of Trinity did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company's operations or financial results; therefore, Trinity is not presented as a discontinued operation. See Note 5,"Acquisitions and Disposal," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, for further discussion of the Trinity disposal.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income tax benefit for the firstsecond quarter of 2026 was lessan thanexpense $0.1of $0.2 million compared to $0.3a benefit of $0.1 million in the firstsecond quarter of 2025.2025 (expense of $0.1 million year to date compared to a benefit of $0.4 million prior year to date). For the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the Company reported a tax benefitexpense primarily due to thestate current period operating losses generating indefinite life deferredincome tax assets utilizable against existing indefinite life deferred tax liabilities.expense. For the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, the Company reported a tax benefit primarily due to the release of its valuation allowance associated with indefinite life business interest expense carryforwards. See Note 14, "Income Taxes," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, for additional detail of the income tax expense (benefit) recorded for the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and MarchJune 31,30, 2025.
At MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we held cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments with a carrying value of $57.2$59.1 million. Our operations typically invest in U.S. dollar-denominated instruments to mitigate their exposure to currency rate fluctuations.
The Company performs a quarterly analysis of its investments to determine if declines in fair value may result in the recognition of impairment losses in net loss.income (loss). Factors considered in the determination of whether or not an impairment loss is recognized in net income (loss) include a current intention or need to sell the security or an indication that a credit loss exists. See the "Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Estimates" section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition included in the 2025 Annual Report for further information regarding the Company's detailed analysis and factors considered in establishing an impairment loss on an investment.
The Company's fixed maturities are subject to declines in fair value below amortized cost that may result in the recognition of impairment losses in net loss.income (loss). If the decline in fair value is due to credit factors and the Company does not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to support the entire amortized cost basis, the credit loss is reported in the consolidated statements of operations in the period that the declines are evaluated. Significant judgment is required in the determination of whether a credit loss has occurred for a security. The Company considers all available evidence when determining whether a security requires a credit allowance to be recorded, including the financial condition and expected near-term and long term prospects of the issuer, whether the issuer is current with interest and principal payments, credit ratings on the security or changes in ratings over time, general market conditions, industry, sector or other specific factors and whether the Company expects to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. The Company performs a quarterly analysis of its available for-sale fixed maturity investments to determine if an impairment loss has occurred.
There were no impairment losses recorded related to investments during the three and six months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and MarchJune 31,30, 2025.
At MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the gross unrealized losses for fixed maturities amounted to $0.5$0.6 million forand each$0.5 period,million, respectively, and there were no unrealized losses attributable to non-investment grade fixed maturities.
The principal and carrying value of the Company's debt instruments at MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 are as follows:
See Note 10, "Debt," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for a detailed discussion of the Company’s debt instruments. Changes related to the Company’s debt during the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026 are further described below.
During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026:
Beginning March 31, 2024 through MarchJune 31,30, 2026, SNS was in default under its loan due to debt covenant violations related to the leverage and fixed charge ratios (measured quarterly). In February 2026, SNS and the lender amended the credit agreement to (1) extend the SNS revolver maturity date to be June 2, 2026; and (2) suspend monthly principal payments beginning February 2026 through May 2026, with the next principal payment resuming in June 2026. In July 2026, SNS and the lender amended the credit agreement to (1) extend the SNS revolver maturity date to be December 2, 2026; and (2) suspend monthly principal payments through November 2026, with the next principal payment resuming in December 2026.
Also, beginningBeginning September 30, 2025 through MarchJune 31,30, 2026, DDI was in default under its loan due to a debt covenant violation related to the fixed charge ratio (measured quarterly).
Each of SNS and DDI has entered into an amendment to its respective loan that waives the events of default for the fiscal quarter ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026. As of the report date, there is some uncertainty as to whether the companies will be in compliance with the covenants in future periods, and if not, when the companies will be able to cure any potential violations. As a result, the Company has included the total principal balance due after one-year related to the DDI Loan of $2.6 million and the SNS Loan of $1.7 million in short-term and current portion of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2026. A default may permit the lender to declare the amounts owed under the loans immediately due and payable, exercise their rights with respect to collateral securing the obligations, and/or exercise any other rights and remedies available.
At June 30, 2026, KPH was in default under the KPH Loan due to a debt covenant violation related to the leverage and fixed charge ratios (measured quarterly). As of the report date, the Company has not received a waiver or amendment from the lender regarding this non-compliance. As a result, the Company has reclassified the total principal balance of the KPH Loan due after one-year of $3.3 million from long-term debt to short-term and current portion of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2026. The Company is in active discussions with the lender with respect to obtaining a waiver. As of the report date, there is some uncertainty as to whether the Company will be in compliance with the covenants in future periods, and if not, when the Company will be able to cure any potential violations. A default may permit the lender to declare the amounts owed under the KPH Loan immediately due and payable, exercise their rights with respect to collateral securing the obligation, and/or exercise any other rights and remedies available.
The Company's subordinated debt is measured and reported at fair value. At MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the carrying value of the subordinated debt is $13.1$13.4 million. The fair value of the subordinated debt is calculated using a model based on significant market observable inputs and inputs developed by a third party. For a description of the market observable inputs and inputs developed by a third party used in determining fair value of debt, see Note 22, "Fair Value of Financial Instruments," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements.
During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the net cash usedprovided inby operating activities from continuing operations was essentially$1.2 break even,million, primarily due to operating income from the Kingsway Search Xcelerator and Extended Warranty (the latter due to higher cash sales) segments. During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, the Company reported $1.8$1.5 million of net cash used in operating activities, primarily due to cash paid to settle the Ravix contingent liability of $2.3 million that is reported as an operating activity, partially offset by operating income from the Extended Warranty and Kingsway Search Xcelerator segments.
During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the net cash usedprovided inby investing activities was $1.0$3.3 million. This usesource of cash is primarily attributed to proceeds received from salesthe sale of Trinity, net of cash disposed, of $4.4 million and maturitiescash distributions received from private company investments and investments held by Argo Holdings of $2.0 million, partially offset by purchases of fixed maturities in excess of purchasessales and maturities of fixed maturities, as well as annet assetpurchases acquisitionof byproperty Ravix.and equipment. During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, the net cash used in investing activities was $3.2$13.7 million. This use of cash is primarily attributed to the acquisition of Bud's Plumbing, net of cash acquired, partially offset by proceeds from sales and maturitiescash paid on June 30, 2025 to pre-fund the acquisition of fixedRoundhouse maturitiesthat inoccurred excesson July 1, 2025 of purchases$10.3 of fixed maturities.million.
During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, the net cash used in financing activities was $0.2$5.7 million. This use of cash was primarily attributed to principal proceeds from debt of $2.1 million, partially offset by principal repaymentrepayments on debt of $2.0$7.1 million, distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of $0.7 million and payment of preferred stock dividends of $0.3$0.6 million, partially offset by principal proceeds from debt of $3.0 million. During the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, the net cash provided by financing activities was $5.8$21.5 million. This source of cash was primarily attributed to net proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $15.6 million, principal proceeds from debt of $9.3$9.4 million and proceeds from the issuance of Class C and Class D preferred stock of $6.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively, partially offset by principal repayment on debt of $8.5$10.4 million, cash paid to settle the Ravix contingent liability of $0.4 million, payment of preferred stock dividends of $0.4 million and cash paid for repurchases of common stock of $0.3 million.
The holding company’s liquidity, defined as the amount of cash in the bank accounts of Kingsway Financial Services Inc.Corporation and Kingsway America Inc., was $0.9$1.0 million and $1.0 million at MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, which excludes future actions available to the holding company that could be taken to generate liquidity. Such future actions include, but are not limited to, issuance of equity securities and distributions from the Kingsway Search Xcelerator and Extended Warranty operating companies subject to certain loan covenants that may be in place at each operating company. The holding company cash amounts are reflected in the cash and cash equivalents of $7.3$7.4 million and $8.3 million reported at MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
KWY insider buying and selling (Form 4)
Since 2026-04-11, insiders reported open-market purchases in 26 Form 4 filings (3 insiders, 17 trade dates, 21,839 shares, about $214.4K) and open-market sales in 3 filings (2 insiders, 4 trade dates, 115,000 shares, about $1.2M). Net open-market shares: -93,161 (purchases minus sales); net value about -$939.9K.Totals add up every open-market (code P and S) line in those filings, using the prices reported in the filings. Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are listed below but not counted.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | Horowitz Joshua |
Open-market purchase | 858 | $9.23 | $7.9K |
| 2026-09-30 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 269 | $9.30 | $2.5K |
| 2026-09-30 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 169 | $9.30 | $1.6K |
| 2026-09-28 | Horowitz Joshua |
Open-market purchase | 2,717 | $9.28 | $25.2K |
| 2026-09-15 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 159 | $9.82 | $1.6K |
| 2026-09-15 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 254 | $9.82 | $2.5K |
| 2026-08-31 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 149 | $10.45 | $1.6K |
| 2026-08-31 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 239 | $10.45 | $2.5K |
| 2026-08-20 | Horowitz Joshua |
Open-market purchase | 769 | $9.89 | $7.6K |
| 2026-08-19 | Horowitz Joshua |
Open-market purchase | 7,034 | $9.84 | $69.2K |
| 2026-08-18 | Horowitz Joshua |
Open-market purchase | 1,300 | $9.75 | $12.7K |
| 2026-08-17 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 254 | $9.87 | $2.5K |
| 2026-08-17 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 158 | $9.87 | $1.6K |
| 2026-08-13 | Stilwell Joseph |
Open-market sale | 26,168 | $10.00 | $261.7K |
| 2026-08-13 | Stilwell Joseph |
Open-market sale | 40,850 | $10.00 | $408.5K |
| 2026-08-13 | Stilwell Joseph |
Open-market sale | 32,982 | $10.00 | $329.8K |
| 2026-07-30 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 174 | $8.98 | $1.6K |
| 2026-07-30 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 278 | $8.98 | $2.5K |
| 2026-07-15 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 161 | $9.76 | $1.6K |
| 2026-07-15 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 256 | $9.76 | $2.5K |
| 2026-06-30 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 149 | $10.45 | $1.6K |
| 2026-06-30 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 239 | $10.45 | $2.5K |
| 2026-06-15 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Shares withheld for tax | 30,233 | $10.12 | $306.0K |
| 2026-06-15 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 150 | $10.43 | $1.6K |
| 2026-06-15 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 240 | $10.43 | $2.5K |
| 2026-05-29 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 156 | $10.03 | $1.6K |
| 2026-05-29 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 250 | $10.03 | $2.5K |
| 2026-05-29 | Horowitz Joshua |
Open-market purchase | 3,800 | $9.91 | $37.7K |
| 2026-05-28 | Horowitz Joshua |
Open-market purchase | 700 | $9.95 | $7.0K |
| 2026-05-27 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Gift | 6,257 | $9.99 | $62.5K |
| 2026-05-21 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market sale | 5,000 | $10.14 | $50.7K |
| 2026-05-20 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market sale | 5,000 | $10.43 | $52.1K |
| 2026-05-19 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market sale | 5,000 | $10.30 | $51.5K |
| 2026-05-15 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 230 | $10.85 | $2.5K |
| 2026-05-15 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 144 | $10.85 | $1.6K |
| 2026-04-30 | Hansen Kent A |
Open-market purchase | 143 | $10.93 | $1.6K |
| 2026-04-30 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 229 | $10.93 | $2.5K |
| 2026-04-15 | Fitzgerald John Taylor Maloney |
Open-market purchase | 211 | $11.85 | $2.5K |
Well-known investors holding KWY (13F)
| Investor | Quarter | Shares | Reported value | % of their 13F | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Technologies | 2026-06-30 | 302,815 | $3.2M | 0.0% | Reduced 5% |
| Citadel Advisors (Ken Griffin) | 2026-06-30 | 114,832 | $1.2M | 0.0% | Added 95% |