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PPHC executives sell shares to cover capital gains tax on awards

CFO, CEO and other senior staff dispose of stock under the company's 2021 incentive plan to settle tax obligations following August 21 consolidation of capital awards.

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Priya Anand · Equities & Earnings Desk · 30 Aug 2026 · 01:17 · 1 min read
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PPHC executives sell shares to cover capital gains tax on awards

Executives and senior managers of Public Policy Holding Company Inc. (NASDAQ: PPHC) disposed of shares on Sunday to cover income taxes arising from capital awards consolidated on August 21, 2026.

Chief Financial Officer Roeland Smits sold 1,797 shares at an average price of $10.9359 on the Nasdaq Global Market. General Counsel Neal Strum disposed of 1,702 shares at the same average price. Thomas Gensemer, identified as a person discharging managerial responsibilities, sold 1,797 shares, while Chief Executive Officer Keenan Austin sold 2,033 shares. All transactions occurred on the Nasdaq Global Market on Sunday.

Separately, Ron Starzman, also identified as a person discharging managerial responsibilities, received an award of 1,500 ordinary shares under the company’s Updated 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan on the same date. The sales were conducted in accordance with Article 19(3) of the UK Market Abuse Regulation.

Public Policy Holding Company provides strategic communication services to approximately 1,500 clients across healthcare, financial services, energy and technology. Its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and the AIM segment of the London Stock Exchange.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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