Management to Host Conference Call Today at 5 p.m. ET
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / August 6, 2024 / (NYSE:KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company") today announced its operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
Second Quarter 2024 Consolidated Financial Highlights
Consolidated revenue increased 1.0% to $26.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $26.2 million in the prior year period
Extended Warranty revenue increased 0.4% to $17.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $17.0 million in the second quarter of 2023, which includes the impact of a quarterly deferred revenue adjustment
KSX revenue increased by 2.0% to $9.3 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to $9.2 million in the second quarter of 2023
Consolidated net loss was $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $1.7 million in the prior year period.
Twelve month run-rate adjusted EBITDA for the operating companies of $16 million to $17 million; run-rate is intended to capture the 12-month earnings of what the company currently owns or has recently acquired and is not intended to be forward-looking guidance
Adjusted consolidated EBITDA was $2.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $1.8 million in the prior year period
Combined adjusted EBITDA for the Extended Warranty segment and KSX segment was a total of $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and the year ago period.
Extended Warranty adjusted EBITDA was $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $1.7 million in the year ago period. The decrease was due to slightly higher claims expense (2.9%) and a quarterly deferred revenue adjustment, that were partially offset by continued diligent expense management.
KSX adjusted EBITDA was $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $1.7 million in the year ago period. The year-over-year increase was primarily related to the inclusion of DDI and SPI in the 2024 period.
Recent Business Highlights
John T. Fitzgerald, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kingsway, said, "Revenues increased modestly in the second quarter both year-over-year and sequentially as our KSX segment continues to perform and our Extended Warranty segment begins to level out following several quarters of challenging economic conditions.
"We are managing a healthy level of activity in our acquisition pipeline and remain on track to further grow our portfolio and meet our target of two to three new acquisitions per year. With each new business we acquire, we aim to generate annualized EBITDA in the range of $1 million to $3 million each."
Balance Sheet Highlights
Modified the Extended Warranty loan to pay off all current Extended Warranty debt and replace it with a $1 million revolver, a term loan of $15 million, a DDTL of $6 million, and extended maturities to May 2029.
Year-to-date through August 6, 2024, repurchased 141,550 shares of common stock at a cost of $1.1 million under its securities repurchase program.
The Company had total net debt of $37.7 million as of June 30, 2024, compared with $35.3 million as of December 31, 2023.
Conference Call and Webcast
Management will host a conference call at 5 p.m. Eastern Time today to discuss the results and host a live Q&A session. Additionally, investors may also submit questions via email to: [email protected].
Conference Call Information
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Time: 5 p.m. Eastern Time Toll Free: 888-506-0062; Code: 855227 International: 973-528-0011; Code: 855227 Live Webcast Link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2928/51015
Kingsway is a holding company that owns or controls subsidiaries primarily in the extended warranty and business services industries. The common shares of Kingsway are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "KFS."
Management believes that non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, when presented in conjunction with comparable GAAP measures, provides useful information about the Company's operating results and enhances the overall ability to assess the Company's financial performance. Management uses non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, together with other measures of performance under GAAP, to compare the relative performance of operations in planning, budgeting and reviewing the performance of its business. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA allows investors to make a more meaningful comparison between the Company's core business operating results over different periods of time. Management believes that non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, when viewed with the Company's results under GAAP and the accompanying reconciliations, provides useful information about the Company's business without regard to potential distortions. By eliminating potential differences in results of operations between periods caused by the factors listed in the attached schedules, Management believes that non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA can provide useful additional basis for comparing the current performance of the underlying operations being evaluated. Investors should consider this non-GAAP measure in addition to, not as a substitute for or as superior to, financial reporting measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP to understand the Company's performance taking into account all relevant factors.
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 2023 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.
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Kingsway Financial Services Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA (in thousands) (UNAUDITED)
Twelve Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended
6/30/2024
6/30/2024
3/31/2024
12/31/2023
9/30/2023
GAAP Net Income (Loss)
$
(6,674
)
$
(2,186
)
$
(2,328
)
$
(1,485
)
$
(675
)
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Discontinued operations
1,801
(167
)
213
1,877
(122
)
Gain on sale of PWSC (1)
(342
)
-
-
-
(342
)
Changes in fair value; realized gains/losses (2)
862
60
411
217
174
Employee related expenses (3)
2,113
412
467
755
479
Other items (4)
2,066
590
61
1,081
334
Depreciation, amortization, tax and interest expense
9,566
3,659
3,280
177
2,450
Total Non-GAAP Adjustments
16,066
4,554
4,432
4,107
2,973
Non-GAAP Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA
$
9,392
$
2,368
$
2,104
$
2,622
$
2,298
Twelve Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended
6/30/2023
6/30/2023
3/31/2023
12/31/2022
9/30/2022
GAAP Net Income (Loss)
$
46,106
$
(1,667
)
$
27,839
$
(17,339
)
$
37,273
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Discontinued operations
17,131
(110
)
(107
)
15,678
1,670
Gain on extinguishment of debt (5)
(31,616
)
-
(31,616
)
-
-
Gain on sale of PWSC (1)
(26,447
)
-
-
-
(26,447
)
Changes in fair value; realized gains/losses (2)
(15,280
)
(1,225
)
145
(1,249
)
(12,951
)
Employee related expenses (3)
1,742
368
383
670
321
Other items (4)
3,940
1,633
591
1,532
184
Depreciation, amortization, tax and interest expense
15,570
2,780
5,164
4,053
3,573
Total Non-GAAP Adjustments
(34,960
)
3,446
(25,440
)
20,684
(33,650
)
Non-GAAP Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA (6)
$
11,146
$
1,779
$
2,399
$
3,345
$
3,623
(1) Gain on sale of PWSC, net of transaction expenses that are included in consolidated operating expenses, as well as income taxes associated with the sale. The Company estimates that had the gain not occurred, the Company would have recorded a tax benefit; therefore taxes of $6.1 million are included in this line item for the three months ended 9/30/22.
(2) Includes realized and unrealized gains and losses on non-core investments; change in the fair value of subordinated debt (net of the portion of the change attributable to instrument-specific credit risk); unrealized gain on the change in fair value of the trust preferred security options; and change in the fair value of the Ravix earn-out (changes in fair value recorded as other income or expense).
(3) Employee related expenses includes charges relating to severance and consulting agreements pertaining to former key employees; non-cash expense arising from the grant and modification of stock-based awards to employees; and costs associated with employees assisting during a transition period and are not expected to be replaced once transition period has ended (approximately one year from acquisition date).
(4) Other items include: legal expenses associated with the Company's defense against significant litigation matters; acquisition-related expenses; expense relating to the settlement of all remaining Amigo claims; and other non-recurring items.
(5) Gain on extinguishment of debt consists of a $31.6 million gain related to the repurchase of TruPs debt having a principal amount of $75.5 million and results from removing the fair value of the debt ($56.1 million), deferred interest payable ($23.0 million) and accumulated other comprehensive income ($27.2 million) liabilities; the trust preferred debt repurchase options ($17.7 million) and accrued income receivable ($0.6 million) assets. See Note 11 "Debt," to the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements, for further discussion.
(6) Includes the results of PWSC through the date of sale (end of July 2022).
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. Reconciliation of Extended Warranty Segment Operating Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) (UNAUDITED)
Twelve Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended
6/30/2024
6/30/2024
3/31/2024
12/31/2023
9/30/2023
GAAP Operating Income for Extended Warranty segment
$
6,479
$
1,244
$
1,076
$
2,381
$
1,778
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Investment income (1)
1,200
315
311
301
273
Gain (loss) on sale of investments (2)
42
6
9
13
14
Depreciation
227
56
52
62
57
Total Non-GAAP Adjustments
1,469
377
372
376
344
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for Extended Warranty segment
$
7,948
$
1,621
$
1,448
$
2,757
$
2,122
Twelve Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended
6/30/2023
6/30/2023
3/31/2023
12/31/2022
9/30/2022
GAAP Operating Income for Extended Warranty segment
$
8,044
$
1,392
$
1,432
$
2,759
$
2,461
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Investment income (1)
825
256
231
193
145
Gain (loss) on sale of investments (2)
1,048
12
98
(23
)
961
Depreciation
257
62
64
61
70
Total Non-GAAP Adjustments
2,130
330
393
231
1,176
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for Extended Warranty segment
$
10,174
$
1,722
$
1,825
$
2,990
$
3,637
PWSC operating income (3)
147
-
-
-
147
PWSC depreciation (3)
(8
)
-
-
-
(8
)
Pro forma Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for Extended Warranty segment
$
10,313
$
1,722
$
1,825
$
2,990
$
3,776
(1) Investment income arising as part of Extended Warranty segment's minimum holding requirements. (2) Realized Gains (losses) resulting from investments either held in trust as part of Extended Warranty segment's minimum holding requirements or from the deployment of excess cash. (3) Amounts relating to the sale of PWSC (end of July 2022) in order to remove PWSC from all periods presented.
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. Reconciliation of KSX Segment Operating Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands) (UNAUDITED)
Twelve Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended
6/30/2024
6/30/2024
3/31/2024
12/31/2023
9/30/2023
GAAP Operating Income for KSX segment
$
4,843
$
1,441
$
1,343
$
1,056
$
1,003
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Employee costs (1)
492
139
138
128
87
Investment income (2)
105
68
10
12
15
Depreciation (3)
268
180
64
24
-
Total Non-GAAP Adjustments
865
387
212
164
102
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for KSX segment
$
5,708
$
1,828
$
1,555
$
1,220
$
1,105
Twelve Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended
6/30/2023
6/30/2023
3/31/2023
12/31/2022
9/30/2022
GAAP Operating Income for KSX segment
$
5,042
$
1,616
$
1,577
$
1,126
$
723
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Employee costs (1)
290
78
87
70
55
Investment income
28
17
11
-
-
Total Non-GAAP Adjustments
318
95
98
70
55
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for KSX segment
$
5,360
$
1,711
$
1,675
$
1,196
$
778
Costs associated with employees assisting during a transition period and are not expected to be replaced once transition period has ended (approximately one year from acquisition date).
Investment income from interest on client deposits (Ravix, CSuite), as well as imputed interest on long-term software contracts (SPI).
The June 30, 2024 quarter includes a one-time catch-up for depreciation associated with the finalization of the DDI purchase accounting.
