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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 16, 2026
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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10 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1520, Chicago, IL 60606
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (312) 766-2138
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
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KFS
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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ITEM 7.01
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On March 16, 2026, Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Adam J. Patinkin as Chairman of the Board and that Terence M. Kavanagh, who has served as Chairman for the past twelve years, will remain on the Board as Vice-Chairman. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K provided under this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished to, and shall not be deemed “filed” with, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or incorporated by reference into the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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ITEM 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Exhibit Description
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99.1
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Press Release titled “Kingsway Names Adam J. Patinkin as Chairman of its Board of Directors”
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Kent A. Hansen
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Kent A. Hansen, Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
KINGSWAY NAMES ADAM J. PATINKIN AS CHAIRMAN OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
-- Terence M. Kavanagh to Serve as Vice-Chairman --
Chicago – March 16, 2026 - (NYSE: KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (“Kingsway” or the “Company”), the only publicly-traded US company employing the Search Fund model to acquire and build great businesses, today announced its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has elected Adam J. Patinkin as Chairman of the Board. Terence M. Kavanagh, who has served as Chairman for the past twelve years, will remain on the Board as Vice-Chairman.
“I am honored to have been asked by the Board to serve as Chairman,” said Mr. Patinkin. “Kingsway has built a unique and compelling platform to acquire and scale outstanding businesses. I am excited to work with JT and the entire Kingsway team to help the company reach its considerable potential.”
“It has been a privilege to serve as Chairman of Kingsway for the past twelve years,” said Mr. Kavanagh. “I believe this is the right moment to pass the baton to Adam. His energy, work ethic, and hands-on approach make him exceptionally well-suited to lead the Board as Kingsway enters its next phase of growth.”
“Terry has guided Kingsway through a remarkable period of transformation,” said JT Fitzgerald, Kingsway’s President and CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. “We are deeply grateful for his steady leadership and wise counsel. I am thrilled to partner with Adam as we continue building Kingsway into a growth company and compounder of investor capital.”
About Adam J. Patinkin
Adam J. Patinkin is the Founder and Managing Partner of David Capital Partners, LLC (“David Capital”), a long-term oriented alternative investment firm headquartered in Chicago with offices in London. Prior to founding David Capital, Mr. Patinkin was a member of the investment team at Chicago-based Sheffield Asset Management, L.L.C., a long/short equity hedge fund manager. Mr. Patinkin currently serves on the Board of Directors of Flamingo Group, Inc., a privately-held enterprise software company focused on the multi-family apartment industry. Mr. Patinkin holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and earned a B.A. from Dartmouth College with a double-major in History and Government.
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
This press release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. Words such as "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "seeks" and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements; however, the absence of any such words does not mean that a statement is a not a forward-looking statement. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect Kingsway management's current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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.
For Investor Inquiries:
Hayden IR
James Carbonara
(646) 755-7412
james@haydenir.com
For Company Inquiries:
Kingsway Financial Services Inc.
Kent Hansen, CFO
(312) 766-2163
khansen@kingsway-financial.com
