M&A
confidence medium
sentiment positive
materiality 0.65
Hennessy Advisors to acquire CCM equity fund assets (~$70M); close expected in 2023
HENNESSY ADVISORS INC
- Acquires assets of CCM Core Impact Equity Fund and CCM Small/Mid-Cap Impact Value Fund with ~$70M in combined AUM.
- Transaction expected to close in calendar 2023, subject to shareholder and board approvals.
- Upon closing, funds will reorganize into Hennessy Stance ESG Large Cap ETF (renamed Hennessy Stance ESG ETF as of Apr 28, 2023).
- Deal structured as tax-free reorganization; CCM equity fund shareholders should recognize no gain/loss.
- Hennessy CEO cites alignment with ESG investment approach and commitment to shareholder service.