# Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC)

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## Company

- Legal name: Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.
- Ticker: PPHC (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0001903508
- Industry: Services-Management Consulting Services (SIC 8742)
- Headquarters: Washington, DC
- Fiscal year ends: December 31
- SEC filer category: Non-accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company<br>Emerging growth company
- Website: pphcompany.com
- Investor relations: https://investors.pphcompany.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pphcompany
- Next earnings date: Nov 9, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $186.5M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 31, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026022359/0001628280-26-022359-index.html
- Operating income: -$33.9M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 31, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026022359/0001628280-26-022359-index.html
- Net income: -$39.0M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 31, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026022359/0001628280-26-022359-index.html
- SG&A: $31.8M for the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2025 (10-K filed Mar 31, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026022359/0001628280-26-022359-index.html
- Employees: 450 as of Dec 31, 2025, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026022359/pphc-20251231.htm
- Shares outstanding: 30,216,533 as of Aug 7, 2026 (10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026055678/0001628280-26-055678-index.html
- Auditor: Forvis Mazars, LLP, Tysons, Virginia, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026022359/pphc-20251231.htm

## Business

Our mission is to be the preeminent provider of global strategic communications by uniting a diverse group of leading government relations, corporate communications and public affairs specialists around the world for the collective success of our clients, employees, and shareholders.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026022359/pphc-20251231.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $186.5M | -$33.9M | -$39.0M | $31.8M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $149.6M | -$18.2M | -$24.0M | $26.8M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/public-policy-holding-company-inc.json

## Officers and directors

- George Stewart Hall, Chief Executive Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 16, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026043669/0001628280-26-043669-index.htm
- Roeland Jozef Bernard Smits, Chief Financial Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/roelsmits. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026058891/0001628280-26-058891-index.htm
- Jill Agnes Gillespie Kendrick, Chief Operating Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 16, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026043672/0001628280-26-043672-index.htm
- Neal Howard Strum, Chief Legal Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026058893/0001628280-26-058893-index.htm
- Thomas Edward Gensemer, Chief Strategy Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 25, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026058886/0001628280-26-058886-index.htm
- Johnson McCallum Green, Chief Client Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 16, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026043668/0001628280-26-043668-index.htm
- Matthew Ross Mazzanti, Chief Administrative Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 16, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026043678/0001628280-26-043678-index.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Nov 5, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 1.02, Termination of a material definitive agreement; Item 2.03, Creation of a direct financial obligation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026071180/pphc-20261102.htm
- Aug 10, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026055194/pphc-20260810.htm
- Aug 3, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026051520/pphc-20260803.htm
- Jul 1, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026046354/pphc-20260701.htm
- May 12, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026034122/pphc-20260512.htm
- May 12, 2026: Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026034105/pphc-20260512.htm
- Mar 27, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026021518/pphc-20260326.htm
- Mar 23, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026020491/pphc-20260323.htm
- Mar 2, 2026: Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026012981/pphc-greenshoeclosing8xk.htm
- Feb 2, 2026: Item 1.01, Entry into a material definitive agreement; Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026004430/pphc-closing8xk.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Aug 24, 2026: Keenan Nealean Austin (Director) sold 2,033 shares, about $22,241. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026058894/0001628280-26-058894-index.htm
- Aug 24, 2026: Neal Howard Strum (Chief Legal Officer) sold 1,702 shares, about $18,620. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026058893/0001628280-26-058893-index.htm
- Aug 24, 2026: Roeland Jozef Bernard Smits (Chief Financial Officer) sold 1,797 shares, about $19,659. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026058891/0001628280-26-058891-index.htm
- Aug 24, 2026: Thomas Edward Gensemer (Chief Strategy Officer) sold 1,797 shares, about $19,659. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026058886/0001628280-26-058886-index.htm
- Jun 11, 2026: Johnson McCallum Green (Chief Client Officer) sold 3,157 shares, about $32,538. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026042947/0001628280-26-042947-index.htm
- Jun 11, 2026: Thomas Edward Gensemer (Chief Strategy Officer) sold 1,531 shares, about $15,779. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026042946/0001628280-26-042946-index.htm
- Jun 11, 2026: George Stewart Hall (Chief Executive Officer) sold 1,278 shares, about $13,172. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026042945/0001628280-26-042945-index.htm
- Jun 11, 2026: Neal Howard Strum (Chief Legal Officer) sold 2,756 shares, about $28,405. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026042944/0001628280-26-042944-index.htm
- Jun 11, 2026: Keenan Nealean Austin (Director) sold 1,720 shares, about $17,727. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026042941/0001628280-26-042941-index.htm
- Jun 2, 2026: Matthew Ross Mazzanti (Chief Administrative Officer) bought 1 shares, about $10. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026040723/0001628280-26-040723-index.htm
- Jan 27, 2026: Johnson McCallum Green (Chief Client Officer) sold 61,016 shares, about $747,446. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026004037/0001628280-26-004037-index.htm
- Jan 27, 2026: Thomas Edward Gensemer (Chief Strategy Officer) sold 2,484 shares, about $30,429. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026004035/0001628280-26-004035-index.htm
- Jan 27, 2026: Neal Howard Strum (Chief Legal Officer) sold 5,855 shares, about $71,724. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026004034/0001628280-26-004034-index.htm
- Jan 27, 2026: Keenan Nealean Austin (Director) sold 3,513 shares, about $43,034. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026004033/0001628280-26-004033-index.htm
- Jan 27, 2026: Roeland Jozef Bernard Smits (Chief Financial Officer) sold 8,657 shares, about $106,048. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026004032/0001628280-26-004032-index.htm

## What management said

- "PPHC delivered another strong quarter, with revenue increasing 13.2% and organic growth accelerating to 5.1%. Our Government Relations businesses performed particularly well, delivering double-digit revenue growth, substantial profit growth and robust margins. This performance demonstrates the strength of our underlying businesses and their ability to convert growing client demand into higher earnings." Stewart Hall, CEO of PPHC (8-K filed Nov 9, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026072113/pphc-earningsreleasex2026q.htm
- "Our performance in the first half of 2026 demonstrates the strength of the platform we have built. Our clients operate in an increasingly complex political, regulatory and reputational environment; one in which swift access to senior, integrated counsel across multiple spheres of influence matters more than ever. Our strategy of building a diversified yet 1 complementary group of firms, offering premier counsel across key US and European markets, differentiates PPHC and conti" Stewart Hall, CEO of PPHC (8-K filed Aug 10, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026055194/pphc-earningsreleasex2026q.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Aug 10, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026055194/pphc-20260810.htm
- 10-K filed Mar 31, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026022359/pphc-20251231.htm
- 10-Q filed Aug 11, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026055678/pphc-20260630.htm
- DEF 14A filed Apr 17, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1903508/000162828026025754/pphc-20260417.htm

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