Public Policy Holding Company Acquires £2.45M‐Revenue WPI Strategy in Earnings‐Accretive Deal
Public Policy Holding Company will acquire UK‐based WPI Strategy, a 14‐professional public affairs and economics consultancy generating £2.45 million in net revenue over the past year, with closing expected around April 1, 2026. The deal is immediately earnings accretive, expands economics-led analysis capabilities and enhances cross-selling across the group’s global client base.
1. Acquisition Details
Public Policy Holding Company entered a binding agreement to acquire Westminster Policy Partners Limited (WPI Strategy), a London-based public affairs and economics consultancy, with closing targeted around April 1, 2026. All 14 professionals will transition to the Pagefield Group while WPI Strategy retains its trading brand within the subsidiary.
2. Financial Impact
In the twelve months to January 2026, WPI Strategy delivered approximately £2.45 million in net revenue. The transaction is forecast to be immediately earnings accretive and aligns with the group’s target margin profile, reinforcing both organic growth prospects and shareholder value.
3. Strategic Rationale
The acquisition strengthens economics-led analysis and research-driven advocacy communications, creating integrated policy advisory, economic modeling and strategic communications services. It also unlocks cross-selling opportunities across the group’s global client base, which includes about a quarter of Fortune 500 companies.
4. Integration and Leadership
Co-founders Nick Faith and Sean Worth will join Pagefield’s senior leadership team and Martin Beck will bolster in-house economic advisory capacity. The combined platform will encompass over 60 client-facing professionals across the UK and Europe, enhancing service depth and market reach.