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James Carbonara

Partner at Unaffiliated Investor

James Carbonara is a Partner at Hayden IR, specializing in investor relations for emerging growth and small to mid-cap public companies, with a focus on securing premium stock valuations and expansive market visibility. He has worked closely with companies such as TSS, Inc. and Regis Corporation, helping to facilitate analyst meetings, media visibility, and investor engagement that support strong market positioning. Carbonara began his finance career as an officer managing an $800M division at Capital One Bank, then served as Vice President at a New York investor and public relations firm before joining Hayden IR, where he has established a reputation for driving successful IR strategies. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Villanova University, though there is no public record of securities licenses or FINRA registration.

James Carbonara's questions to KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES (KFS) leadership

Question · Q2 2025

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.

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Question · Q3 2024

James Carbonara of Hayden IR relayed a series of email questions covering a wide range of topics, including the reasons for moderating claims expense, the financial impact of Hurricane Helene on Image Solutions, diversification opportunities for Ravix and CSuite, the market dynamics for the SNS nurse staffing business, growth strategies for SPI, and future funding plans for DDI's expansion.

Answer

Executive John Fitzgerald addressed most questions, explaining that claims are moderating as the rate of inflation for vehicle repair slows. He clarified that the impact on Image Solutions is a revenue delay, not a loss. For Ravix and CSuite, the focus remains on penetrating their core PE/VC markets. He reiterated that the SNS business benefits from a long-term secular nurse shortage. For SPI, the focus is on strong organic growth before considering acquisitions. For DDI, expansion will be funded by cash flow, not new debt. Executive Kent Hansen added that the sale of the VA clinic generated approximately $1 million in cash.

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James Carbonara's questions to TSS (TSSI) leadership

Question · Q1 2025

James Carbonara, on behalf of an investor, asked if NVIDIA could potentially become a customer, given its manufacturing presence in Texas and TSS's position as a U.S.-based integration company.

Answer

Executive Darryll Dewan provided a brief and forward-looking response, stating, "All the facts are friendly, possibly."

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