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HENNESSY ADVISORS INC · Feb 9, 4:15 PM ET

HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 8-K

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Hennessy Advisors Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Voting Results

What Happened
Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (HNNA) filed an 8-K on February 9, 2026 disclosing the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held February 5, 2026. The following directors were re-elected to serve until the 2027 annual meeting (votes For / Withheld; broker non‑votes shown where noted):

  • Neil J. Hennessy — 4,245,079 For; 126,584 Withheld; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes
  • Teresa M. Nilsen — 4,260,507 For; 111,156 Withheld; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes
  • Henry Hansel — 4,200,354 For; 171,309 Withheld; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes
  • Brian A. Hennessy — 4,277,887 For; 143,776 Withheld; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes
  • Lydia Knight‑O’Riordan — 4,220,419 For; 151,244 Withheld; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes
  • Kiera Newton — 4,244,581 For; 147,082 Withheld; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes
  • Susan W. Pomilia — 4,237,655 For; 134,008 Withheld; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes
  • Thomas L. Seavey — 4,223,919 For; 147,744 Withheld; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes

Key Details

  • Non‑binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation: 4,122,373 For; 214,703 Against; 34,590 Abstained; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes.
  • Recommended frequency for the advisory vote on executive compensation: Three years — 2,847,910; Two years — 55,974; One year — 1,393,229; 74,553 Abstained; 1,683,841 broker non‑votes.
  • Ratification of independent registered public accounting firm: CBIZ CPAs P.C. was ratified for fiscal year 2026 with 5,916,547 For; 75,761 Against; 63,199 Abstained; 0 broker non‑votes reported.

Why It Matters
These results maintain the current board composition and show shareholder approval of management’s compensation approach in a non‑binding advisory vote. The advisory vote on pay passed with a clear majority, and shareholders indicated a preference to hold the advisory vote every three years. Ratification of CBIZ CPAs P.C. confirms the company’s auditor for fiscal 2026. For investors, these outcomes signal continuity in governance and oversight but do not change operations or financial results by themselves.

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