Kingsway Reports Third Quarter Results17:15 EST Friday, November 09, 2012TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2012 /CNW/ - (TSX: KFS, NYSE: KFS) Kingsway Financial Services Inc. ("Kingsway" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless indicated otherwise.The Company reported a third quarter net loss of $20.0 million ($40.3 million year to date), or a loss of $1.52 ($3.07 year to date) per diluted share.  The book value has decreased from $8.90 per share at December 31, 2011 to $5.88 per share at September 30, 2012. The Company also carries a valuation allowance, in the amount of $20.48 per share at September 30, 2012, against the deferred tax asset, primarily related to its loss carryforwards.  All per share amounts have been adjusted for all periods to reflect the share consolidation implemented as of July 3, 2012, whereby every four of the Company's common shares that were issued and outstanding were automatically combined into one issued and outstanding common share, without any change in the par value of such shares.The following are the highlights of the third quarter of 2012:Operational resultsNet operating loss of $16.8 million was recorded in the Insurance Underwriting segment for the third quarter ($23.8 million year to date).  This third quarter 2012 result reflects $13.4 million of charges, including $11.4 million added to the Company's provision for unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses; $1.3 million for abandoned leases; and $0.7 million of the total $2.0 million estimated for severance expense, described in the Company's September 17, 2012 press release.Net operating income of $0.4 million was recorded in the Insurance Services segment for the third quarter ($2.9 million year to date).Net investment income and realized gains of $1.9 million were recorded for the third quarter ($3.8 million year to date).The Company recorded no other-than-temporary impairment loss for the third quarter ($0.5 million year to date).Net loss of $5.5 million not allocated to any segment was recorded in the third quarter ($22.7 million year to date). This includes loss on change in fair value of debt of $3.2 million ($9.9 million year to date); equity in net income of investee of $0.1 million (loss of $2.1 million year to date); and interest expense of $1.1 million ($3.3 million year to date) related to the Company's subordinated debt and currently being deferred.  None of these three items impacted the Company's cash flows during the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012.On September 17, 2012, the Company announced that it was restructuring its Insurance Underwriting and Insurance Services segments.  As part of the restructuring, the Company intends to streamline its non-standard property and casualty insurance business operations. Specific to Insurance Underwriting, during the third quarter the Company began taking actions to significantly reduce the amount of commercial lines business written at Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company ("Amigo") and to update Amigo's personal lines product offering.  As part of the restructuring, the Company will reduce staffing levels to be consistent with decreased premium volume at its Amigo business.About the CompanyKingsway is a holding company functioning as a merchant bank with a focus on long-term value-creation.  The Company owns or controls stakes in several insurance industry assets and utilizes its subsidiaries, 1347 Advisors LLC and 1347 Capital LLC, to pursue opportunities acting as an advisor, an investor and a financier. The common shares of Kingsway are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "KFS."Consolidated Statements of Operations(in thousands, except per share data)(Unaudited)                    Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,  2012 2011 2012 2011Revenue:         Net premiums earned $26,501  $36,614  $86,753  $124,825  Service fee and commission income 7,648  7,687  25,315  24,465  Net investment income 782  999  2,414  3,228  Net realized gains 1,109  104  1,359  102  Other-than-temporary impairment loss —  —  (488) —  (Loss) gain on change in fair value of debt (3,177) 17,189  (9,926) 25,821  Other income 1,940  5,587  5,767  8,809 Total revenues 34,803  68,180  111,194  187,250 Expenses:         Loss and loss adjustment expenses 33,348  34,304  78,739  112,895   Commissions and premiums taxes 2,458  5,421  11,624  19,707   General and administrative expenses 16,819  17,986  52,774  62,367  Restructuring expense 1,972  —  1,972  —  Interest expense 1,887  1,874  5,652  5,610  Amortization of other intangible assets —  18  —  54 Total expenses 56,484  59,603  150,761  200,633 (Loss) income before gain on buy-back of debt,equity in net income (loss) of investee and incometax (benefit) expense (21,681) 8,577  (39,567) (13,383)Gain on buy-back of debt 500  3  500  556 Equity in net income (loss) of investee 93  145  (2,085) (384)(Loss) income from continuing operations before income tax (benefit) expense (21,088) 8,725  (41,152) (13,211)Income tax (benefit) expense (1,054) 2,433  (879) 2,292 (Loss) income from continuing operations (20,034) 6,292  (40,273) (15,503)Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net oftaxes —  —  —  (1,293)Net (loss) income (20,034) 6,292  (40,273) (16,796) Less: net loss attributable to noncontrollinginterests in consolidated subsidiaries (1,165) (960) (1,888) (3,684) Net (loss) income attributable to commonshareholders $(18,869) $7,252  $(38,385) $(13,112)(Loss) income per share -  continuing operations:         Basic: $(1.52) $0.48  $(3.07) $(1.19)Diluted: (1.52) 0.48  (3.07) (1.19)(Loss) income per share - net (loss) income:         Basic: $(1.52) $0.48  $(3.07) $(1.28)Diluted: (1.52) 0.48  (3.07) (1.28)Weighted average shares outstanding (in '000s):         Basic: 13,149  13,086  13,133  13,071  Diluted: 13,149  13,086  13,133  13,071 (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations, Net (Loss) Income and Diluted (Loss) Income Per Share In the third quarter of 2012, we incurred a loss from continuing operations of $20.0 million ($1.52 per diluted share) compared to income of $6.3 million (income of $0.48 per diluted share) in the third quarter of 2011.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we incurred a loss from continuing operations of $40.3 million ($3.07 per diluted share) compared to $15.5 million ($1.19 per diluted share) for the same period in 2011.  The loss from continuing operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 is attributable to operating losses in Insurance Underwriting, corporate general expenses, interest expense and loss on the change in fair value of debt.  The income from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 is due to gain on the change in fair value of debt, offset by Insurance Underwriting operating losses, corporate general expenses and interest expense. The loss from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is due to operating losses in Insurance Underwriting, corporate general expenses and interest expense, offset by gain on the change in fair value of debt.In the third quarter of 2012, we incurred a net loss of $20.0 million ($40.3 million year to date) compared to income of $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2011 (loss of $16.8 million prior year to date). The diluted loss per share was $1.52 for the third quarter of 2012 ($3.07 year to date) compared to a diluted income per share of $0.48 for the third quarter of 2011 (loss of $1.28 prior year to date).Loss on Disposal of Discontinued Operations For the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company reported no loss on disposal of discontinued operations, compared to a loss of zero and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.Net (Loss) Income and (Loss) Income Per Share - Net (Loss) IncomeIn the third quarter of 2012, the Company reported net loss of $20.0 million ($40.3 million year to date) compared to net income of $6.3 million in the third quarter of 2011 (net loss of $16.8 million prior year to date). Diluted loss per share was $1.52 for the quarter ($3.07 year to date) compared to diluted income per share of $0.48 for the third quarter of 2011 (diluted loss per share of $1.28 prior year to date).Consolidated Balance Sheets(in thousands, except per share data)           September 30, 2012 December 31, 2011  (unaudited)  ASSETS    Investments:     Fixed maturities, at fair value (amortized cost of $88,054 and $91,344, respectively) $90,168  $93,651     Equity investments, at fair value (cost of $2,303 and $2,689, respectively) 2,350  2,960  Limited liability investments 2,413  97  Other investments, at cost which approximates fair value —  488  Short-term investments, at cost which approximates fair value 335  20,334 Total investments 95,266  117,530 Investment in investee 47,173  48,592 Cash and cash equivalents 60,871  85,486 Accrued investment income 2,999  1,999 Premiums receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of 3,665 and 3,653, respectively 33,922  28,732 Service fee receivable 15,683  12,947 Other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $806 and $806, respectively 5,579  6,322 Reinsurance recoverable 10,472  697 Prepaid reinsurance premiums 7,891  2,024 Deferred policy acquisition costs, net 8,039  8,116 Income taxes recoverable —  8,134 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $19,331 and $27,736 3,323  13,040 Goodwill 510  510 Intangible assets 39,121  39,121 Other assets 1,923  831 Asset held for sale 8,737  — TOTAL ASSETS $341,509  $374,081 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY         LIABILITIES    Unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses $104,953  $120,258 Unearned premiums 44,070  39,423 Reinsurance payable 9,107  1,913 LROC preferred units 13,987  8,845 Senior unsecured debentures 22,921  28,337 Subordinated debt 24,942  16,432 Deferred income tax liability 2,772  2,653 Notes payable —  2,418 Deferred revenue 14,031  11,128 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 27,432  26,269 TOTAL LIABILITIES $264,215  $257,676 EQUITY    Common stock, no par value; unlimited number authorized; 13,148,971 and 13,086,471issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively $296,621  $296,489 Additional paid-in capital 15,631  15,403 Accumulated deficit (248,369) (201,208)Accumulated other comprehensive income 13,752  12,749 Shareholders' equity attributable to common shareholders 77,635  123,433 Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries (341) (7,028)TOTAL EQUITY 77,294  116,405 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $341,509  $374,081 Forward Looking StatementsThis press release includes "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.  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, including, without limitation, our potential inability to complete current or future acquisitions successfully, our inability to successfully implement our restructuring activities, and our inability to adequately estimate and provide for an appropriate level of reserving at our insurance company subsidiaries. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward looking statements, see Kingsway's securities filings, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 ("2011 Annual Report") and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  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.Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures This press release contains certain non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Please refer to the section entitled "Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures" in the Management's Discussion and Analysis section of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Additional InformationAdditional information about Kingsway, including a copy of its 2011 Annual Report and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, can be accessed on the Canadian Securities Administrators' website at www.sedar.com, on the EDGAR section of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov or through the Company's website at www.kingsway-financial.com.SOURCE: Kingsway Financial Services Inc.