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, 2017
Filing Date: January 22, 2018
Signatory: Teresa M. Nilsen, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
This filing is a Form 13F Holdings Report, detailing the equity securities held by the institutional investment manager. It does not contain financial statements regarding the manager's own operations (revenue, profit, or cash flow).
Key Financial Metrics
As this is a portfolio disclosure filing (Form 13F) rather than a financial statement (e.g., 10-K or 10-Q), the filing does not provide data on the manager's revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The following metrics relate to the reported investment portfolio:
- Total Portfolio Value: $3,258,517,000 (3,258,517 thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings: 333 entries
- Other Included Managers: 0
Material Changes
The filing text provided does not contain comparative data for the prior period (September 30, 2017) or a summary of material changes in holdings. The document lists the total count and value for the current period only.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors regarding the portfolio's future performance. The standard SEC disclaimer notes that the Commission has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $3.26 billion against the manager's total assets under management (AUM) to determine if this report covers all discretionary accounts.
- Confirm the specific composition of the 333 holdings, as the summary text does not list individual securities.
- Note that this filing reflects holdings as of December 31, 2017, and does not reflect subsequent trading activity.