Kingsway Announces Acquisition of Romeo Computer Company, Inc. by Image Solutions
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Kingsway (NYSE:KWY) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Image Solutions has acquired the assets of Romeo Computer Company, a Michigan-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider, for a purchase price of $2.4 million. RCC serves small and mid-sized businesses with services including IT support, cloud and virtualization, disaster recovery, compliance, dark web monitoring, and phone system support.
According to Kingsway, RCC generated approximately $2.5 million in unaudited pro forma revenue and $0.5 million in unaudited pro forma adjusted EBITDA for the twelve months ended April 30, 2026. The transaction, Kingsway Search Xcelerator’s 14th acquisition, closed on August 1, 2026 and was funded through cash on hand and debt financing, with Image Solutions providing 100% of the equity capital and no additional funding from Kingsway. The deal expands Image Solutions’ geographic reach into Michigan and the upper Midwest, and increases its exposure to recurring managed services revenue in the small and mid-sized business market.
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- Acquisition price $2.4 million for RCC with $2.5 million revenue and $0.5 million adjusted EBITDA on an unaudited pro forma basis for the twelve months ended April 30, 2026
- Transaction funded at operating level with Image Solutions providing 100% of the equity capital and no additional funding required from Kingsway
- KSX’s 14th acquisition expands Image Solutions’ geographic footprint into Michigan and the upper Midwest and deepens exposure to recurring managed IT and cybersecurity services for SMBs
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- Use of debt financing as part of the funding structure may increase financial obligations at the Image Solutions level, as the transaction was funded with a combination of cash on hand and debt
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Kingsway Search Xcelerator's 14th Acquisition
Managed IT and cybersecurity provider with double-digit organic growth, strong recurring services revenue, and long-tenured customer relationships
Purchase price of
$2.4 million Unaudited pro forma annual revenue of
$2.5 million Unaudited pro forma annual adjusted EBITDA of
$0.5 million Transaction funded entirely by Image Solutions without additional capital from Kingsway
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2026 / Kingsway Corporation (NYSE:KWY) ("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 Image Solutions, LLC ("Image Solutions"), has acquired the assets of Romeo Computer Company, Inc. ("RCC"), a provider of managed IT and cybersecurity solutions based in the state of Michigan.
Serving small and mid-sized businesses, RCC delivers managed IT and cybersecurity solutions including IT support, specialty solutions, IT road mapping, compliance services, cloud solutions and virtualization, disaster recovery, dark web monitoring, and phone system support.
The acquisition expands Image Solutions' geographic footprint into Michigan and the upper Midwest, broadens its managed IT and cybersecurity capabilities, and is a strong cultural fit given RCC's service-first approach and long-tenured customer relationships. The transaction also deepens Image Solutions' presence in the small and mid-sized business market, where recurring managed services contracts underpin predictable revenue.
RCC generated approximately
The transaction closed on August 1, 2026, and was funded with a combination of cash on hand and debt financing. Image Solutions provided
Management will provide additional details about the acquisition during the company's second quarter 2026 earnings call. Davide Zanchi, CEO of Image Solutions, 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 RCC's growth ambitions, and thrilled to welcome Steve and his team to Kingsway."
"RCC has built a durable business with high customer retention by always putting its clients first," said Davide Zanchi, CEO of Image Solutions. "We believe that by leveraging the Image Solutions operating platform and playbook, and by continuing to invest in its managed services and cybersecurity capabilities, RCC 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 Steven L. Eaton, Owner of RCC. "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 Romeo Computer Company, Inc.
Romeo Computer Company, Inc. ("RCC") is a Michigan-based provider of managed IT and cybersecurity solutions that helps small and mid-sized businesses run secure, reliable, and well-managed technology environments. With a dedicated team of experienced engineers and technicians, RCC delivers IT support, cloud solutions and virtualization, disaster recovery, compliance services, dark web monitoring, and IT road mapping designed to meet the unique needs of each client. The company's solution-oriented approach emphasizes responsiveness, security, and practical technical insight, enabling clients to focus on mission-critical priorities with confidence.
About the Company
Kingsway Corporation ("Kingsway") (NYSE:KWY) 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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SOURCE: Kingsway Corporation
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