Kingsway Corp (KWY) CFO boosts stake with ESPP stock purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kent A. Hansen, CFO & EVP of Kingsway Corp, purchased 174 shares of Common Stock at $8.98 per share on July 30, 2026 through the Kingsway America Inc. Employee Share Purchase Plan. Under this ESPP, eligible employees may contribute up to 5% of adjusted salary with a 100% company match after 12 months to buy shares on the open market. Following this purchase, Hansen directly owns 136,037 shares, including 6,909 restricted shares granted on December 4, 2024 and 14,568 restricted shares granted on March 17, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 174 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Hansen Kent A

Role CFO & EVP

Bought 174 shs ($2K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock F1, F2	174	$8.98	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 136,037 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. The shares of Common Stock were acquired pursuant to the Kingsway America Inc. Employee Share Purchase Plan, as amended and restated effective May 29, 2014 (the "ESPP"). Pursuant to the ESPP, eligible employees may contribute an amount up to 5% of adjusted salary for each regular payroll period and, to the extent such employee has been employed by Kingsway America Inc. and its subsidiaries for 12 months, the company will make a matching contribution equal to 100% of such employee's contribution. The employee contributions and company contributions are used to purchase, as soon as administratively practicable after the date of such contributions, shares of Kingsway Corporation The shares are acquired by the administrator of the ESPP on the open market through the services of a duly registered stockbroker.
2. F2. Includes 6,909 shares of restricted stock granted on December 4, 2024, and 14,568 shares of restricted stock granted on March 17, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 174 shares Purchase price: $8.98 per share Post-transaction holdings: 136,037 shares +4 more

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Shares purchased 174 shares Common Stock bought on July 30, 2026 via ESPP

Purchase price $8.98 per share Price paid for 174 Common Stock shares

Post-transaction holdings 136,037 shares Direct Common Stock ownership after ESPP purchase

Restricted stock grant 2024 6,909 shares Restricted stock granted on December 4, 2024 included in holdings

Restricted stock grant 2026 14,568 shares Restricted stock granted on March 17, 2026 included in holdings

ESPP contribution limit 5% of adjusted salary Maximum employee contribution per payroll period under ESPP

ESPP company match 100% match Company match of eligible employee contributions after 12 months

Key Terms

Employee Share Purchase Plan, restricted stock, matching contribution, adjusted salary

4 terms

Employee Share Purchase Plan financial

"acquired pursuant to the Kingsway America Inc. Employee Share Purchase Plan"

A program that lets employees buy their employer’s stock, often through regular payroll deductions and sometimes at a discounted price or with matching contributions; think of it as a company-run savings plan that converts part of pay into ownership. It matters to investors because it can increase insider ownership and employee motivation, potentially affecting company performance, and can slightly change share supply when new stock is issued or sold.

restricted stock financial

"Includes 6,909 shares of restricted stock granted on December 4, 2024"

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

matching contribution financial

"the company will make a matching contribution equal to 100% of such employee's contribution"

An employer’s matching contribution is when a company adds money to an employee’s retirement or savings account based on the employee’s own contributions, like a store offering to top up a customer’s purchase to reach a discount threshold. It matters to investors because matching increases a firm’s compensation costs and can improve staff retention and morale, which affect productivity, cash flow and long-term liabilities that influence a company’s financial outlook.

adjusted salary financial

"eligible employees may contribute an amount up to 5% of adjusted salary"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Kingsway Corp (KWY) report in this Form 4?

Kingsway Corp reported that CFO & EVP Kent A. Hansen purchased 174 shares of Common Stock at $8.98 per share on July 30, 2026 through the company’s Employee Share Purchase Plan.

How many Kingsway Corp (KWY) shares does Kent A. Hansen own after the reported trade?

After the ESPP purchase, Kent A. Hansen directly owns 136,037 shares of Kingsway Corp Common Stock, which includes previously granted restricted stock awards disclosed in the filing.

What are the key terms of the Kingsway Corp (KWY) employee share purchase plan?

Under the ESPP, eligible Kingsway Corp employees may contribute up to 5% of adjusted salary, and after 12 months the company makes a 100% matching contribution, with all contributions used to buy shares on the open market.

What restricted stock grants for Kent A. Hansen are included in Kingsway Corp (KWY) holdings?

Hansen’s reported holdings include 6,909 restricted shares granted on December 4, 2024 and 14,568 restricted shares granted on March 17, 2026, as part of his total 136,037-share position.

Was the Kingsway Corp (KWY) CFO’s share purchase made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and the footnotes describe the transaction as an ESPP purchase rather than one executed under a pre-arranged trading plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hansen Kent A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA

SUITE 1520

(Street)

CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60606

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KINGSWAY Corp [ KWY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CFO & EVP

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/30/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	07/30/2026		P		174(1)	A	$8.98	136,037(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares of Common Stock were acquired pursuant to the Kingsway America Inc. Employee Share Purchase Plan, as amended and restated effective May 29, 2014 (the "ESPP"). Pursuant to the ESPP, eligible employees may contribute an amount up to 5% of adjusted salary for each regular payroll period and, to the extent such employee has been employed by Kingsway America Inc. and its subsidiaries for 12 months, the company will make a matching contribution equal to 100% of such employee's contribution. The employee contributions and company contributions are used to purchase, as soon as administratively practicable after the date of such contributions, shares of Kingsway Corporation The shares are acquired by the administrator of the ESPP on the open market through the services of a duly registered stockbroker.

2. Includes 6,909 shares of restricted stock granted on December 4, 2024, and 14,568 shares of restricted stock granted on March 17, 2026.

	/s/Debra S. Rouse, attorney-in-fact for Kent A. Hansen	07/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)