Kingsway Announces $19.5 Million Acquisition of Image Solutions LLC
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (NYSE:KFS) has announced the acquisition of Image Solutions , an IT managed services provider, for $19.5 million. The all-cash transaction was funded with cash on hand and $7.75 million in debt financing. Image Solutions, founded in 2003, is considered one of the largest IT service providers in western North Carolina, offering equipment sales, service, and helpdesk support.
Key highlights of the acquisition include:
- Expected to be immediately accretive
- Adds $9.8 million of annual unaudited revenue and $3.1 million of annual unaudited adjusted EBITDA
- Capital light business with approximately 85% recurring revenue and low churn
- Strong margins and impressive historical organic growth
Davide Zanchi, Kingsway Operator-in-Residence, will transition into the CEO role of Image Solutions. A conference call to discuss the transaction is scheduled for October 16, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET.
Positive
- Acquisition expected to be immediately accretive
- Adds $9.8 million of annual unaudited revenue
- Contributes $3.1 million of annual unaudited adjusted EBITDA
- High recurring revenue (85%) with low churn
- Strong margins and historical organic growth
- Expands Kingsway's presence in the growing IT managed services market
Negative
- Incurred $7.75 million in debt financing for the acquisition
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, KFS gained 1.50%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Management to Host Conference Call Wednesday, October 16, at 5 p.m. ET
Expected to be immediately accretive
Adds
$9.8 million of annual unaudited revenue and$3.1 million of annual unaudited adjusted EBITDACapital light, highly recurring revenue business in stable and growing market
Latest acquisition under the Kingsway Search Xcelerator platform
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / September 27, 2024 / (NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company") today announced the acquisition of Image Solutions LLC ("Image Solutions"), an information technology managed services provider (IT MSP) for
J.T. Fitzgerald, Kingsway President and CEO, said, "The Image Solutions business aligns perfectly with our growing Xcelerator portfolio. It has proven itself a reliable partner for its clients through its dedication to consistent, premium IT hardware and support offerings, and we intend to maintain the delivery of outstanding benefits to the company's customers. Davide Zanchi, the Operator-in-Residence for this transaction, will transition into the CEO role, while the Founder, Garrett Williams, will remain as an advisor during a transition period. We are excited to welcome the Image Solutions team to the Kingsway family."
Image Solutions (www.imagesolutions-online.com/), a provider of IT Managed Services, was founded in 2003 by a veteran in the IT equipment sales industry. Originally, Image Solutions served as a distributor of IT equipment to hospitals and small businesses in North Carolina. Since 2010, Image Solutions has expanded its offerings and now operates three business units: equipment sales, service, and helpdesk. Image Solutions is considered one of the largest IT service providers in western North Carolina, providing comprehensive IT services for both hardware and software and employs 35 people.
Davide Zanchi, Kingsway Operator-in-Residence and newly appointed CEO, said "Image Solutions has built a great business in the field of IT managed services, boasting an impressive track record and enthusiastic client endorsements that drive an expanding roster of fresh prospects. Notably, its operations feature approximately
The transaction was structured as a purchase of all the issued and outstanding membership interests in Image Solutions. Financing was provided by Avidbank. Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to Kingsway.
Conference Call Information
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 5 p.m. Eastern Time
Toll Free: 888-506-0062; Code: 846941
International: 973-528-0011; Code: 846941
Live Webcast Link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2928/51353
Conference Call Replay Information
Toll Free: 877-481-4010|
International: 919-882-2331
Replay Passcode: 51353
Replay Webcast Link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2928/51353
About the Company
Kingsway is a holding company that owns or controls subsidiaries primarily in the extended warranty and business services industries. The common shares of Kingsway are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "KFS."
The Company serves the extended warranty industry through its operating subsidiaries IWS (iwsgroup.com), Penn Warranty (pennwarranty.com), Preferred Warranties (preferredwarranties.com) and Trinity Warranty Solutions (trinitywarranty.com).
The Company serves the business services industry through its operating subsidiaries CSuite (csuitefinancialpartners.com), Ravix (ravixgroup.com), Secure Nursing Service (securenursing.com), SPI Software (spisoftware.com), Digital Diagnostics, Inc (ddimagingusa.com) and Image Solutions (imagesolutions-online.com).
Additional Information
Additional information about Kingsway, including a copy of its Annual Reports can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov, on the Canadian Securities Administrators' website at www.sedar.com, or through the Company's website at www.kingsway-financial.com.
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Contact Information
Kent Hansen
CFO
khansen@kingsway-financial.com
312-766-2163
Hayden IR James Carbonara
james@haydenir.com
646-755-7412
SOURCE: Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
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