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 March 31, 2024
Filing Date: April 15, 2024
Signatory: Teresa M. Nilsen, President and Chief Operating 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 a disclosure of investment holdings rather than a corporate financial report, standard metrics such as revenue, profit, margins, and debt are not applicable to this filing. The following portfolio metrics are reported:
- Total Portfolio Value: $2,375,048,269
- Total Number of Holdings: 287
- Other Included Managers: 0
Material Changes
The filing text provided does not contain comparative data for the prior period (December 31, 2023) or a schedule of purchases and sales. Therefore, material changes in holdings or portfolio value versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are historical disclosures of holdings and do not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the manager's future performance. The filing includes a standard disclaimer that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of $2.375 billion against the manager's latest 10-K or 10-Q if available.
- Review the full Schedule 13F (not included in this summary text) to analyze specific stock positions and concentration risks.
- Compare the 287 reported holdings against the prior quarter's filing to identify significant buy/sell activity.
- Confirm the identity of the signatory, Teresa M. Nilsen, and her authority to act on behalf of Hennessy Advisors Inc.