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KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (TSE:KFS) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (TSE:KFS) Files An 8-K Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5.07 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SHAREHOLDERS

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Annual Meeting) of the
Company was held on May 24, 2017. The Companys shareholders voted
on the following three proposals at the Annual Meeting.
Proposal One:
The shareholders voted to re-elect John T. Fitzgerald, Gregory P.
Hannon, Terence M. Kavanagh, Gary R. Schaevitz, Joseph D.
Stilwell and Larry G. Swets, Jr., as directors. Management
received proxies for the election of directors as follows:
Director
For
Withheld
Non-Vote
John T. Fitzgerald
10,714,824
29,933
2,616,092
Gregory P. Hannon
9,652,866
1,091,891
2,616,092
Terence M. Kavanagh
9,653,496
1,091,261
2,616,092
Gary R. Schaevitz
9,652,766
1,091,991
2,616,092
Joseph D. Stilwell
9,653,046
1,091,711
2,616,092
Larry G. Swets, Jr.
10,709,733
35,024
2,616,092
Proposal Two:
The Companys shareholders ratified the appointment of BDO USA,
LLP as the Companys auditors. Management received proxies for the
appointment of auditors as follows:
For
Withheld
12,294,339
1,066,510
Proposal Three:
The Companys shareholders approved, on a non-binding advisory
basis, the overall compensation of the Companys named executive
officers as disclosed in the Companys Proxy Statement for the
2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the Say-on-Pay Vote).
Management received proxies for the approval of the Say-on-Pay
Vote as follows:
For
Against
Abstained
Non-Vote
9,625,344
1,096,638
22,775
2,616,092
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On May 25, 2017, the Company issued a press release regarding the
results of the Annual Meeting. A copy of the press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information in this Form 8-K provided under Items 5.07, 7.01
and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished to, and shall
not be deemed filed with, the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission or incorporated by reference into the Companys filings
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
Exhibits Description
99.1
News Release Dated May 25, 2017 – Kingsway Announces
Results of Shareholder Meeting.

About KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (TSE:KFS)
Kingsway Financial Services Inc. is a holding company. The Company operates as a merchant bank primarily engaged, through its subsidiaries, in the property and casualty insurance business. The Company operates through Insurance Underwriting segment. Its Insurance Underwriting segment provides non-standard automobile insurance to individuals who do not meet the criteria for coverage by standard automobile insurers. The Insurance Underwriting segment markets automobile insurance products that provide coverage in three areas: liability, accident benefits and physical damage. The Insurance Underwriting’s products and services are marketed through over 3,700 independent agencies. The Company’s property and casualty insurance business operations are conducted through its subsidiaries, such as Mendota Insurance Company (Mendota), Mendakota Insurance Company (Mendakota), Mendakota Casualty Company (MCC), Kingsway Amigo Insurance Company (Amigo) and Kingsway Reinsurance Corporation. KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (TSE:KFS) Recent Trading Information
KINGSWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (TSE:KFS) closed its last trading session 00.00 at 8.40 with 1,751 shares trading hands.

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