Unassociated Document
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
UNITED STATES
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 19, 2012
HENNESSY ADVISORS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California
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000-49872
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68-0176227
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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7250 Redwood Blvd., Suite 200
Novato, California
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94945
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number including area code: (415) 899-1555
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 19, 2012, Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (“Hennessy Advisors”) issued a press release announcing, among other things, the quarterly financial results for the reporting period ended December 31, 2011. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Form 8-K by reference.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 19, 2012, Hennessy Advisors issued a press release announcing, among other things, that it had declared a cash dividend of $0.03125 per share on its common stock, payable March 1, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 7, 2012. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Form 8-K by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press release issued January 19, 2012 by Hennessy Advisors, Inc. announcing quarterly financial results for the reporting period ended December 31, 2011 and declaration of cash dividend.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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HENNESSY ADVISORS, INC.
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January 19, 2012
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By:
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/s/ Neil J. Hennessy
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Neil J. Hennessy
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President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press release issued January 19, 2012 by Hennessy Advisors, Inc. announcing quarterly financial results for the reporting period ended December 31, 2011 and declaration of cash dividend.
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of January 19, 2012