M&A
confidence high
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PPHC acquires The Advocacy Partners for up to $75M; expands Florida state gov't relations
Public Policy Holding Company, Inc.
- Initial consideration $20.4M ($2.04M in stock, $18.36M cash); max earnout $54.6M through 2030.
- TAP reported 2025 net revenue $9.5M; adjusted PBT $4.6M (48% margin); immediately earnings accretive.
- Acquisition closed Aug 1, 2026; founders Slater Bayliss and Stephen Shiver continue leading TAP.
- Adds Florida presence, complementing existing California and Texas state government relations capabilities.
- Earnout contingent on 35% CAGR profit growth; total max consideration $75M.