Kingsway Secures Additional $6 Million in Bank Financing Related to CSuite Acquisition

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Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS) announced a successful amendment to its credit agreement with AvidBank, securing an additional $6 million in borrowing. This funding, finalized on November 17, 2022, will support the capital structure for its subsidiaries, Ravix and CSuite, following the recent acquisition. The total debt secured by these subsidiaries now stands at approximately $11.4 million. The new term loan will require monthly payments and matures on November 16, 2028.

Positive

• Secured additional $6 million in funding to enhance operational capacity.
• Achieved target combined capital structure for Ravix and CSuite.

Negative

• Total debt has increased to approximately $11.4 million, raising financial risk.
• Loan has a variable interest rate with no floor, potentially increasing interest expense.

CHICAGO, IL, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company") today announced the successful completion of an amendment to its October 1, 2021 credit agreement with AvidBank, resulting in additional borrowing of $6 million and a commensurate distribution in cash to Kingsway.

"As we indicated in our CSuite acquisition announcement last week, we were in the process of completing this financing but felt it was important to close the transaction before having the financing completed," said Kingsway President and CEO, J.T. Fitzgerald. "With this transaction and the financing now in place, we have achieved our target combined capital structure for Ravix and CSuite."

Ravix Acquisition LLC, Ravix Financial, Inc. (collectively "Ravix"), and CSuite Financial Partners, LLC, all wholly-owned subsidiaries of Kingsway, entered into an amendment to borrow an additional $6 million in the form of a term loan (the "Loan"). The Loan has a variable interest rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 0.75%. There is no floor for the interest rate. The Loan requires monthly principal and interest payments and matures on November 16, 2028.

Ravix was the borrower under the original credit agreement with AvidBank, with an outstanding balance of $5.45 million as of September 30, 2022. With this amendment, the combined debt that is secured by Ravix and CSuite is now approximately $11.4 million.

About the Company

Kingsway is a holding company that owns or controls subsidiaries primarily in the extended warranty, business services, asset management and real estate industries. The common shares of Kingsway are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "KFS."

Forward-Looking Statements

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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.

SOURCE Kingsway Financial Services Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Kingsway Financial's recent amendment with AvidBank?

The amendment allows Kingsway to secure an additional $6 million in borrowing, which supports strategic acquisitions and improves its capital structure.

How much total debt does Kingsway Financial have after the loan amendment?

Kingsway Financial's total debt, including the new amendment, is approximately $11.4 million.

When does the new term loan from AvidBank mature?

The new term loan matures on November 16, 2028.

What are the payment terms for the new loan secured by Kingsway Financial?

The loan requires monthly principal and interest payments at a variable interest rate equal to the Prime Rate plus 0.75%.