Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII reports that Verbena Value LP and Aaron Diamond beneficially own 1,222,740 shares of Class A ordinary shares, representing 6.21% of the class. The filing states Verbena is investment adviser to a separately managed account for North Rock Capital Management, LLC and Mr. Diamond is Chief Investment Officer and general partner of Verbena.
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Insights
Large passive stake disclosure: 1,222,740 shares ( 6.21% ) reported.
The filing shows an ownership position held by Verbena Value LP and attributed to Aaron Diamond as CIO/general partner. The statement specifies voting and dispositive power of 1,222,740 shares.
Ownership is reported as on behalf of a Managed Account for North Rock Capital Management, LLC; subsequent filings could show changes in holdings.
Disclosure clarifies beneficial ownership and attribution for compliance purposes.
The Schedule 13G lists sole voting and sole dispositive power amounts and includes a Joint Filing Agreement. This aligns with standard beneficial‑ownership reporting when an adviser manages assets for a client.
Materiality: the position is a >5% holding under the reporting threshold; governance implications depend on future transactions reported in later filings.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:1,222,740 sharesPercent of class:6.21%CUSIP:G4405D107+1 more
4 metrics
Shares beneficially owned1,222,740 sharesClass A ordinary shares
Percent of class6.21%reported percent of Class A ordinary shares
CUSIPG4405D107Class A ordinary shares identifier
Signature date06/05/2026filing signature dates
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole Dispositive Power
3 terms
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole Dispositive Powerregulatory
"Item 4. (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,222,740"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
What stake does Verbena Value LP report in Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (HVII)?
Verbena Value LP reports beneficial ownership of 1,222,740 shares, equal to 6.21% of the Class A ordinary shares. The filing attributes voting and dispositive power over these shares to Verbena and Aaron Diamond as reporting persons.
Who is Aaron Diamond in the HVII Schedule 13G filing?
Aaron Diamond is identified as Chief Investment Officer and general partner of Verbena; he is a reporting person who is deemed to beneficially own 1,222,740 shares on behalf of the Managed Account named in the filing.
Does the HVII filing say the shares are held for a client or directly?
The filing states Verbena is investment adviser to a separately managed account for North Rock Capital Management, LLC, indicating the shares are reported on behalf of that Managed Account while listing Verbena and Mr. Diamond as reporting persons.
When was the HVII Schedule 13G signed and who signed it?
The Schedule 13G is signed by Aaron Diamond and by Daniel Khasin as Chief Compliance Officer, with signature dates shown as 06/05/2026 in the filing excerpt.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
(Name of Issuer)
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G4405D107
(CUSIP Number)
12/31/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G4405D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Verbena Value LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,222,740.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,222,740.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,222,740.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.21 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G4405D107
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Aaron Diamond
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,222,740.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,222,740.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,222,740.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.21 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
195 US Hwy 50, Suite 207, Zephyr Cove, Nevada, 89448
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed on behalf of each of Verbena Value LP, a Delaware limited partnership ("Verbena") and Aaron Diamond, a citizen of the United States ("Mr. Diamond" and, together with Verbena, the "Reporting Persons").
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The principal business address of each of the Reporting Persons is 55 Post Rd W, 2nd Flr, Westport, CT 06880.
(c)
Citizenship:
Verbena is a Delaware limited partnership and Mr. Diamond is a citizen of the United States.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
G4405D107
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
1,222,740
(b)
Percent of class:
6.21 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
1,222,740
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1,222,740
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
Verbena is the investment adviser to a separately managed account on behalf of North Rock Capital Management, LLC (the "Managed Account"). Mr. Diamond is the Chief Investment Officer and general partner of Verbena. In such capacities, the Reporting Persons may each be deemed to beneficially own the securities covered in this statement.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
