SEC Filing Summary: Form 13F-HR
Business Context and Reporting Period
Reporting Manager: HENNESSY ADVISORS INC
Address: 7250 Redwood Blvd. Suite 200, Novato, CA 94945
Reporting Period: Quarter ended September 30, 2016
Filing Date: October 13, 2016
Signatory: Teresa M. Nilsen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
This filing is a Form 13F Holdings Report, disclosing the equity securities held by the institutional investment manager. It does not contain financial statements regarding the manager's own operating performance.
Key Financial Metrics
As this is a holdings report rather than an operating financial statement, standard metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, and debt are not applicable to the filing content. The following portfolio metrics are reported:
- Total Portfolio Value: $3,521,410,000 (3,521,410 thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings: 288 entries
- Other Included Managers: 0
Material Changes
The filing text provided does not contain comparative data for the prior period (June 30, 2016) or a breakdown of purchases and sales. Therefore, material changes in portfolio composition or value versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk disclosures regarding the portfolio's future performance. The document includes a standard SEC disclaimer stating that the Commission has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $3.52 billion against the manager's latest 13F filings for trend analysis.
- Review the full Schedule 13F (not included in this summary) to identify specific top holdings and sector allocations.
- Confirm the absence of other included managers to ensure the reported value represents the total assets under management for this specific filing entity.
- Note that this filing reflects holdings as of September 30, 2016, and does not reflect subsequent market movements or trading activity.