Shareholders to Vote on Corporate Name Change and Significant Equity Plan Expansion

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Kingsway Financial Services will ask shareholders to approve a corporate name change and a significant expansion of its equity incentive plan, which could result in approximately 9.0% potential dilution.

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• Definitive Proxy Statement Filed

  This DEF 14A finalizes the preliminary proxy statement (DEFA14A) filed earlier today, setting the agenda for the annual shareholder meeting on May 18, 2026.

• Significant Equity Incentive Plan Expansion Proposed

  Shareholders will vote on amending the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the total number of common shares reserved for issuance to 2,600,000. This represents a potential dilution of approximately 9.0% of the current outstanding common shares, a notable increase given the company's recent financial performance.

• Corporate Name Change to "Kingsway Corporation"

  The Board recommends approving an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to change the company's name from "Kingsway Financial Services Inc." to "Kingsway Corporation," with a new NYSE ticker symbol "KWY" expected.

• Routine Governance Proposals

  Other proposals include the election of eight directors, the ratification of Plante & Moran, PLLC as auditors for fiscal year 2026, and a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation for 2025.

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This definitive proxy statement outlines key proposals for the upcoming annual shareholder meeting, notably a significant expansion of the company's equity incentive plan. The proposal to increase shares reserved for issuance under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan to 2,600,000 shares represents a potential dilution of approximately 9.0% of current outstanding common shares. This level of potential dilution is substantial, especially in the context of the company's reported increased net losses and operating losses in 2025, as well as prior dilutive capital raises. While equity incentive plans are crucial for attracting and retaining talent, the magnitude of this potential dilution could weigh on shareholder value. Additionally, the proposed change of the corporate name from "Kingsway Financial Services Inc." to "Kingsway Corporation" and a new ticker symbol "KWY" signals a strategic reorientation, potentially moving beyond a pure financial services focus.