James Carbonara's questions to Kingsway Financial Services Inc (KFS) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
James Carbonara of Hayden IR relayed several questions regarding Kingsway's M&A strategy, including its future acquisition pace after hitting 2025 targets, plans for the Operator in Residence (OIR) program, and key learnings from both past acquisitions and OIR hiring.
Answer
CEO & Director John T. Fitzgerald responded that the company will not slow its acquisition pace, viewing its annual target as a floor, not a ceiling. He confirmed plans to expand the OIR program back to 4-5 active searchers, citing a strong talent pipeline. Fitzgerald added that key learnings have led to a tighter focus on recurring revenue quality and that the firm has refined its OIR screening process to index more heavily on proven attributes of success.