Federated Hermes, Inc. Reports 2.86% Stake in Smith Douglas Homes Corp. (SDHC)

On April 7, 2026, Federated Hermes, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting a new ownership stake in Smith Douglas Homes Corp. (SDHC). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, the filer beneficially owns 258,900 shares of common stock, representing a 2.86% ownership interest. This filing serves as an amendment to a previous report, indicating an increase from a 0% position in the prior period. The securities are held by various registered investment companies and separate accounts advised by subsidiaries of Federated Hermes, Inc. The filing was submitted jointly with the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust and its trustees—Thomas R. Donahue, Ann C. Donahue, and J. Christopher Donahue—who exercise collective voting control over Federated Hermes, Inc. All reporting parties have expressly disclaimed beneficial ownership of the reported securities, stating they were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing control of the issuer.