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 December 31, 2014
Filing Date: January 21, 2015
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 profitability or cash flow.
Key Financial Metrics
As this is a holdings disclosure form, standard corporate financial metrics (revenue, profit, margins, debt) are not applicable. The filing provides the following aggregate portfolio data:
- Total Portfolio Value: $3,532,109,000 (3,532,109 thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings: 280 entries
- Other Included Managers: 0
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a comparative table or narrative detailing material changes in holdings versus the prior comparable period. It only reports the aggregate snapshot as of the period end.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors related to the portfolio's future performance. It includes a standard SEC disclaimer stating that the Commission has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total reported value of $3.53 billion against the sum of individual security holdings in the full schedule.
- Confirm the count of 280 distinct holdings matches the detailed list of securities.
- Note that this report covers only the equity holdings of Hennessy Advisors Inc. and does not reflect the firm's own financial health or liabilities.
- Check for any subsequent amendments filed after January 21, 2015, as this is the initial report for the quarter.