Hennessy Advisors, Inc. Announces Dividend

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The Board of Directors of Hennessy Advisors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1375 per share, payable on December 2, 2020, to shareholders of record as of November 12, 2020. This amounts to an annualized dividend of $0.55, reflecting a yield of 6.7% based on the closing stock price of $8.25 on October 29, 2020. Despite the challenges of 2020, the company reaffirms its commitment to rewarding shareholders through consistent dividend payouts.

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• Quarterly dividend declared at $0.1375 per share.
• Annualized dividend of $0.55, yielding 6.7%.
• Continued commitment to rewarding shareholders despite market uncertainty.

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NOVATO, Calif., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Hennessy Advisors, Inc. (NASDAQ: HNNA) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1375 per share, which will be paid on December 2, 2020, to shareholders of record as of November 12, 2020.  This quarterly dividend equates to an annualized dividend of $0.55, bringing the yield to 6.7% based on a closing stock price of $8.25 on October 29, 2020.

Despite the uncertainty of 2020, we remain committed to rewarding our shareholders with our consistent dividend.

"The company has paid a dividend since 2005, and the dividend program remains an important element of our business strategy," said Neil Hennessy, Chairman and CEO of Hennessy Advisors, Inc. "Despite the uncertainty of 2020, we remain committed to rewarding our shareholders with our consistent dividend," he added.

About Hennessy Advisors, Inc.
Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is a publicly traded investment manager offering a broad range of domestic equity, multi-asset, and sector and specialty mutual funds. Hennessy Advisors, Inc. is committed to providing superior service to shareholders and employing a consistent and disciplined approach to investing based on a buy–and–hold philosophy that rejects the idea of market timing.

Supplemental Information
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SOURCE Hennessy Advisors, Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Hennessy Advisors?

Hennessy Advisors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1375 per share.

When will the dividend be paid to shareholders?

The dividend will be paid on December 2, 2020.

What is the record date for the dividend payment?

The record date for the dividend payment is November 12, 2020.

What is the annualized dividend and yield for Hennessy Advisors?

The annualized dividend is $0.55, which equates to a yield of 6.7% based on the closing stock price of $8.25 on October 29, 2020.