Verbena Value LP Reports New 6.21% Stake in Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII

Verbena Value LP and Aaron Diamond have filed a Schedule 13G reporting a new 6.21% ownership stake in Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII (HVII). As of the event date of December 31, 2025, the reporting persons beneficially own 1,222,740 Class A ordinary shares. Verbena Value LP, a Delaware limited partnership, serves as the investment adviser to a separately managed account on behalf of North Rock Capital Management, LLC. Aaron Diamond, a U.S. citizen, is the Chief Investment Officer and general partner of Verbena. The filing indicates that both Verbena and Mr. Diamond share sole voting and dispositive power over the reported shares. This initial filing marks a significant increase from zero reported holdings previously. The shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not intended to influence or change the control of the issuer. The principal business office for the reporting persons is located in Westport, Connecticut.