Kingsway Announces Acquisition of Ledgers, Inc. By Ravix Group
Kingsway (NYSE:KFS) announced on January 7, 2026 that its subsidiary Ravix Group closed the acquisition of Ledgers, Inc. on January 5, 2026.
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Kingsway (NYSE:KFS) announced on January 7, 2026 that its subsidiary Ravix Group closed the acquisition of Ledgers, Inc. on January 5, 2026. Ledgers provides outsourced accounting to small businesses and nonprofits and produced an unaudited pro-forma adjusted EBITDA of $0.4 million for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025.
The deal expands Ravix's geographic footprint into the Midwest, further diversifies customer end-markets, and is funded with a mix of cash on hand, debt financing, and a seller note; Ravix supplied 100% of required equity capital, with no additional parent funding needed.
Positive
- Unaudited pro-forma adjusted EBITDA of $0.4M
- Geographic expansion into the Midwest
- Ravix provided 100% of equity with no additional parent funding
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- Transaction includes debt financing and a seller note, increasing leverage
- Pro-forma EBITDA of $0.4M is modest and may have limited near-term earnings impact
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News Market Reaction – KFS
On Jan 7, the day this news came out, KFS closed 0.48% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 7 session.
Key Figures
- Pro-forma adjusted EBITDA
- $0.4 million
- Ledgers unaudited pro-forma annual adjusted EBITDA for TTM ended Sep 30, 2025
- KSX acquisitions
- 13th acquisition
- Kingsway Search Xcelerator platform transaction count including Ledgers
- Financial period
- 12 months ended September 30, 2025
- Reference period for Ledgers’ pro-forma adjusted EBITDA
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Kingsway Search Xcelerator's 13th Acquisition
Outsourced accounting services provider with strong recurring revenue and organic growth
Unaudited pro-forma annual adjusted EBITDA of
$0.4 million Ravix Group expands geographically into the Midwest while further diversifying customer end-markets
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / January 7, 2026 / Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (NYSE:KFS) ("Kingsway" or the "Company"), the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Ravix Group, Inc. ("Ravix"), has acquired the assets of Ledgers, Inc. ("Ledgers"), a provider of outsourced accounting services based in the state of Illinois.
Founded to serve small businesses and nonprofit organizations and associations, Ledgers delivers outsourced accounting solutions including bookkeeping, financial reporting, and ongoing financial support. Ledgers generated approximately
The acquisition expands Ravix's geographic footprint into the Midwest, further diversifies Ravix's customer end-markets, and is a strong cultural fit given Ledgers's client-first approach and long-term customer relationships. The transaction also accelerates Ravix's momentum in the small business and nonprofit verticals following the recent acquisition of The HR Team, Inc. ("The HR Team").
The transaction closed on January 5, 2026, and was funded with a combination of cash on hand, debt financing, and a seller note. Ravix provided
Management will provide additional details about the acquisition during the company's fourth quarter 2025 earnings call. Timi Okah, CEO of Ravix, sourced and led the transaction for Kingsway.
Management Commentary
"This acquisition aligns squarely with our strategy of acquiring profitable, service-based businesses with strong recurring revenue and organic growth," said JT Fitzgerald, President and CEO of Kingsway. "It's also an excellent example of the KSX flywheel in action - where our operating companies fund strategic M&A out of cash flow at the operating level, without relying on incremental capital from the Kingsway parent company. We are excited to support Ledgers's growth ambitions, and thrilled to welcome Kelly and her team to Kingsway."
"Ledgers has built a wonderful business with robust organic growth and high customer retention by always putting its clients first," said Timi Okah, CEO of Ravix. "We believe that by leveraging the Ravix operating platform and playbook, and by working together with The HR Team which offers complementary services to similar customer end-markets, Ledgers is well-positioned to drive further growth while maintaining the client-centric model that has underpinned its success."
"Joining Kingsway provides us with a strong partner and a long-term home," said Kelly Ettling, Founder of Ledgers, Inc. "Kingsway's decentralized approach allows us to continue serving our clients with the same focus and culture, while benefiting from additional resources and opportunities for growth."
About Ledgers, Inc.
Ledgers, Inc. ("Ledgers") is a leading provider of outsourced accounting services that helps small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and professional services firms streamline their financial operations and make smarter financial decisions. With a dedicated team of experienced accounting professionals, Ledgers delivers tailored financial reporting, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and compliance support designed to meet the unique needs of each client. The company's solution-oriented approach emphasizes accuracy, transparency, and practical financial insight, enabling clients to focus on mission-critical priorities with confidence.
About the Company
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway") (NYSE: KFS) is the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses.
Kingsway 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Additional Information
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