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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
Hourglass Capital, LLC
5020 Montrose Blvd.
Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77006
Telephone: 713-936-0440
dgardner@hourglasscapital.com
www.hourglasscapital.com
March 25, 2025
Item 1 Cover Page
THIS BROCHURE PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE QUALIFICATIONS AND BUSINESS PRACTICES OF
HOURGLASS CAPITAL, LLC. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS BROCHURE,
PLEASE CONTACT DEBRA GARDNER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AT 713-936-0440 OR
DGARDNER@HOURGLASSCAPITAL.COM. THE INFORMATION IN THIS BROCHURE HAS NOT BEEN
APPROVED OR VERIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR BY ANY
STATE SECURITIES AUTHORITY.
THIS BROCHURE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER, SOLICITATION OR RECOMMENDATION TO
SELL OR AN OFFER TO BUY ANY SECURITIES, INVESTMENT PRODUCTS OR INVESTMENT
ADVISORY SERVICES. SUCH AN OFFER MAY ONLY BE MADE TO ELIGIBLE INVESTORS BY MEANS
OF DELIVERY OF A CONFIDENTIAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDUM, ACCOUNT
DOCUMENTS AND/OR OTHER SIMILAR MATERIALS THAT CONTAIN A DESCRIPTION OF THE
MATERIAL TERMS RELATING TO SUCH INVESTMENT OR SERVICE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT HOURGLASS CAPITAL, LLC IS AVAILABLE ON THE SEC’S
WEBSITE AT WWW.ADVISERINFO.SEC.GOV. YOU CAN SEARCH THIS SITE BY A UNIQUE
IDENTIFYING NUMBER, KNOWN AS A CRD NUMBER. HOURGLASS' CRD NUMBER IS 147754.
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Item 2 Material Changes
The prior Hourglass Capital, LLC ADV Part 2A was dated March 18, 2024.
In mid-2024, Hourglass began the process of upgrading our management, trading, and recordkeeping
software. We have historically used Advent Software products and are continuing to work with them
by installing their latest software offerings.
As of the end of 2024, we are preparing to convert to these cloud-based systems:
• APX – this replaces our existing management system – providing portfolio recordkeeping,
reporting, performance calculations, and historical client data retention.
• Genesis – supports all facets of the investment lifecycle – portfolio management, trading,
analytics, accounting, and reporting
• Moxy – supports trade order management, with trade creation, execution, confirmation,
allocation, and settlement
Hourglass will have these new systems operational in the 1st quarter 2025.
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Item 3 Table of Contents
Item 1 Cover Page ................................................................................................................................................1
Item 2 Material Changes ......................................................................................................................................2
Item 3 Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................2
Item 4 Advisory Business .....................................................................................................................................4
Item 5 Fees and Compensation ...........................................................................................................................5
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees ..........................................................................................................................7
Item 7 Types of Clients .........................................................................................................................................8
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss ..................................................................8
Item 9 Disciplinary Information ........................................................................................................................ 13
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations .............................................................................. 13
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal Trading .......................................... 13
Item 12 Brokerage Practices .............................................................................................................................. 14
Item 13 Review of Accounts .............................................................................................................................. 17
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation............................................................................................ 18
Item 15 Custody ................................................................................................................................................. 18
Item 16 Investment Discretion .......................................................................................................................... 19
Item 17 Voting Client Securities ......................................................................................................................... 19
Item 18 Financial Information............................................................................................................................ 20
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Item 4 Advisory Business
FIRM DESCRIPTION
Hourglass Capital, LLC, ("Hourglass"), a Texas limited liability company and private investment
advisory firm, was formed in 1989, and is in Houston, Texas. Hourglass provides investment
management services to separately managed accounts.
PRINCIPAL OWNERS
Listed below are our principal owners (e.g., individuals and/or entities controlling 25% or more of
Hourglass):
• Kenneth A. Moffet, Principal Portfolio Manager, Member Manager
• John H. Moffet, Principal, Portfolio Manager, Member Manager
TYPES OF ADVISORY SERVICES
Separately Managed Accounts
Hourglass provides continuous advice for separately managed account clients based on the specific
investment needs of the client. Through personal discussions in which goals and objectives based on a
client's circumstances are established, Hourglass develops a client's investment policy and creates and
manages a portfolio based on that policy. The terms of the client-advisor relationship and services to
be provided are defined in Hourglass' Investment Management Agreement.
Hourglass manages most individual advisory accounts on a discretionary basis, where Hourglass has
the authority to decide which securities and the amounts to purchase and sell for the client. Account
supervision is guided by the client's stated objectives (e.g., capital appreciation, growth, income).
Clients may impose reasonable restrictions on investing in certain securities, types of securities, or
industry sectors. Hourglass has a small number of client accounts managed on a non-discretionary
basis. Non-discretionary accounts are accounts where Hourglass does not have full discretion in the
management and investment process and trades solely on client directives.
Hourglass currently has three portfolio managers. The portfolio manager responsible for establishing
a client relationship will be assigned as the client manager and reviewer. The number of accounts
managed and reviewed by each Hourglass portfolio manager will vary. Portfolio managers review
their clients' account activity for consistency and investment policy compliance at least quarterly.
Consulting Services
Hourglass provides consulting services based on the specific needs of the client. Services typically
involve periodic review of existing investments held away from Hourglass, and recommendations
based on that review. Hourglass has no investment, trading, brokerage, or custodial authority over
consulting client’s investments. The terms of the client-consultant relationship and services to be
provided are defined in Hourglass' Investment Consulting Agreement.
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INVESTMENT SECURITY TYPES
Hourglass' research and recommendations are not limited to any specific product or service and will
generally include advice regarding the following securities:
• Exchange-listed securities
• Securities traded over-the-counter
• Foreign issuers
• Corporate debt securities (other than commercial paper)
• Certificates of deposit
• Municipal securities
• Mutual fund shares
• Money Market Funds as a cash equivalent
• United States governmental securities
• Options contracts on securities
• Options contracts on commodities
Because some types of investments involve certain additional degrees of risk, they will only be
implemented/recommended when consistent with the client's stated investment objectives, risk
tolerance, liquidity, and suitability.
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
As of December 31, 2024 , Hourglass had $598,456,000 in total regulatory assets under
management: $491,454,000 actively managed on a discretionary basis, and $107,002,000 on a non-
discretionary basis.
Item 5 Fees and Compensation
DESCRIPTION OF COMPENSATION AND BASIC FEE SCHEDULE
Separately Managed Accounts
Management Fees: Hourglass management fees for separately managed accounts are based upon a
percentage of assets under management; rates generally begin at 1.00% per year. The annualized
basic fee schedule is as follows:
Assets Under Management
First $10 million
Next $40 million
Amounts above $50 million
Percentage
1.00% per annum
.85% per annum
.70% per annum
The fee is calculated using the market value of all cash and investments held in the account. A portion
of the account may be invested in money market funds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, or unit
investment trusts, resulting in a double fee on these investments. The fee is billed at the end of the
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service period - usually the end of the calendar quarter. If an account is managed for less than a
quarter the fee is calculated and reduced on a pro-rata basis.
On a case-by-case basis, Hourglass determines an appropriate fee structure based on the size,
complexity, and investment objectives of the client's account. Fee arrangements may include a
combination of a management fee and performance-based fee or may be solely limited to a
management fee or a performance-based fee. The terms and conditions of the fee structure are
mutually agreed upon and identified in the written Investment Management Agreement between
Hourglass and the client.
Performance-Based Fees: Hourglass may charge a performance-based fee (also known as an incentive
fee) on a separately managed account in addition to or in place of a management fee. Performance-
based fees are typically calculated as a percentage of the total account performance, net of the
Hourglass management fees. This net performance includes unrealized gains in the client's account;
as such, Hourglass may receive increased compensation regarding these unrealized gains. The
performance-based fee is typically calculated annually at the end of the defined service period.
The fees charged for this service will be determined by the client's individual circumstances and will
never exceed 25% of the account's net performance. The actual fees and terms are disclosed to the
client before entering into this type of arrangement in the written Investment Management
Agreement between Hourglass and the client.
The client needs to understand the proposed method of compensation and its risks prior to entering
into the contract. Accordingly, clients paying performance-based fees are directed to the
"Performance-Based Fees" section (Item 6) below for more comprehensive disclosures, including
potential conflicts of interest resulting from this type of fee arrangement.
To be charged a performance-based fee on a separately managed account, a client must either
demonstrate a net worth of at least $2,200,000 (excluding their primary residence) or must have at
least $1,100,000 in assets under management with Hourglass. Hourglass may group certain related
client accounts for the purpose of achieving the minimum account size and determining the
annualized fee.
PERFORMANCE-BASED FEES WILL ONLY BE CHARGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
REG. 205-3 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940.
Clients with a performance-based fee who elect to terminate their contracts will be charged on the
performance of the account for the measuring period as of the termination date, pro-rated from the
date on which the performance-based fee was last assessed.
Limited Negotiability of Advisory Fees: Although Hourglass has established the aforementioned fee
schedule(s), it retains the discretion to negotiate alternative fees on a client-by-client basis. Client
facts, circumstances and needs are considered in determining the fee schedule. These include the
complexity of the client assets to be placed under management, anticipated future additional assets,
related accounts, portfolio style, account composition, and reporting requirements, among other
factors. The specific annual fee schedule is identified in the written Investment Management
Agreement between Hourglass and each client.
Termination of the Advisory Relationship: A separately managed account client agreement may be
canceled at any time, by either party, for any reason upon receipt of 30 days written notice.
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Mutual Fund Fees: All fees paid to Hourglass for investment advisory services are separate and
distinct from the fees and expenses charged by mutual funds and/or ETFs (exchange traded funds) to
their shareholders. These fees and expenses are described in each mutual fund's prospectus. These
fees will generally include a management fee, other fund expenses, and a possible distribution fee. If
the mutual fund also imposes sales charges, a client may pay an initial or deferred sales charge. A
client could invest in a mutual fund directly, without Hourglass' services. In that case, the client would
not receive the services provided by Hourglass which are designed, among other things, to assist the
client in determining which mutual fund or funds are most appropriate to each client's financial
condition and objectives. Accordingly, the client should review both the fees charged by the mutual
fund and Hourglass' fees to fully understand the total amount of fees to be paid by the client.
Additional Fees and Expenses: In addition to Hourglass fees, clients are also responsible for the fees
and expenses charged by custodians and broker dealers, including, but not limited to transaction
charges in the client account. See the "Brokerage Practices" section (Item 12) of this Form ADV for
additional information.
Advisory Fees in General: Clients should note that similar advisory services may (or may not) be
available from other registered (or unregistered) investment advisers for similar or lower fees.
Prepayment of Fees: Hourglass does not require or permit prepayment of fees in advance of services
rendered. All fees charged are calculated at the end of the service period (usually the end of a
calendar quarter).
Consulting Services
Hourglass advisory consulting fees are based on a fixed rate amount for a specific period (i.e., annual,
quarterly). Consulting rates are determined based on the scope of the services to be provided. The
consulting fee rate and structure are mutually agreed upon and identified in the written Investment
Consulting Agreement between Hourglass and the client.
Item 6 Performance-Based Fees
Separately Managed Accounts
As disclosed in Item 5 of this Brochure, Hourglass receives a performance-based fee from some
separately managed accounts. Such a performance-based fee is calculated based on a share of capital
gains on, or capital appreciation of the assets of the client. To qualify for a performance-based fee
arrangement, a client must either demonstrate a net worth of at least $2,200,000 (excluding their
primary residence) or must have at least $1,100,000 in assets under management when entering into
an Investment Management Agreement with Hourglass.
Hourglass manages clients who do not pay performance-based fees alongside clients that do pay
performance-based fees. Such side-by-side management could motivate Hourglass to favor accounts
for which it receives the performance-based fee. Hourglass attempts to address this conflict by
adhering to the client's investment objectives and policies, and by placing strategy trades as a large
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block trade that includes all applicable client accounts, with trades executed at an average price that
is charged to all client accounts within the strategy.
Item 7 Types of Clients
Hourglass currently provides investment advisory services to the following types of clients in
separately managed accounts:
• Individuals (other than high net worth individuals)
• Trusts and Estates
• High net worth individuals
• Pension and profit-sharing plans (other than plan participants)
• Charitable organizations
• Corporations or other businesses not listed above
Item 8 Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk of Loss
METHODS OF ANALYSIS AND THE RISKS
Hourglass' analysis may include, and is not limited to, fundamental, technical, qualitative, and mutual
fund and/or exchange-traded fund analysis, as described below:
Fundamental Analysis. Hourglass attempts to measure the intrinsic value of a security by looking at
economic and financial factors (including the overall economy, industry conditions, and the financial
condition and management of the company itself) to determine if the company is underpriced
(indicating it may be a suitable time to buy) or overpriced (indicating it may be time to sell).
Fundamental analysis does not attempt to anticipate market movements. This presents a potential
risk, as the price of a security can move up or down along with the overall market regardless of the
economic and financial factors considered in evaluating the stock.
Technical Analysis. Hourglass analyzes past market movements and applies that analysis to the
present in an attempt to recognize recurring patterns of investor behavior and potentially predict
future price movement. Technical analysis does not consider the underlying financial condition of a
company; this presents a risk that a poorly-managed or financially unsound company may
underperform regardless of market movement.
Qualitative Analysis. Hourglass subjectively evaluates non-quantifiable factors such as quality of
management, labor relations, and strength of research and development factors not readily subject to
measurement and predicts changes to share price based on that data. The risk of using qualitative
analysis is that subjective judgment may prove incorrect.
Mutual Fund and/or Exchange Traded Funds ("ETF") Analysis. Hourglass looks at the experience and
track record of the manager of the mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if that manager has
demonstrated an ability to invest over a period of time and in different economic conditions.
Hourglass looks at the market price versus the net asset value (NAV) of the mutual fund or ETF.
Hourglass monitors the mutual fund or ETF in an attempt to determine if they are continuing to follow
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their stated investment strategy. A risk of mutual fund and ETF analysis is that, as in all securities
investments, past performance does not guarantee future results. A mutual fund or ETF manager who
has been successful may not be able to replicate that success in the future. In addition, as Hourglass
does not control the underlying investments in a mutual fund or ETF, there is also a risk that a mutual
fund or ETF manager may deviate from the stated investment mandate or strategy, which could make
the holding(s) less suitable for the client’s portfolio.
Risks for all forms of analysis. Hourglass security analysis methods rely on the assumption that the
companies whose securities Hourglass purchase and sell, the rating agencies that review these
securities, and other publicly-available sources of information about these securities, are providing
accurate and unbiased data. While Hourglass is alert to indications that data may be incorrect, there
is always a risk that its analysis may be compromised by inaccurate or misleading information.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES AND THE RISKS
Hourglass uses the following strategies in managing client accounts, if they are appropriate and
consistent with the client's investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons, among other
considerations:
Long-term purchases. Hourglass purchases securities with the idea of holding them in the client's
account for a year or longer when:
• Hourglass believes the securities to be currently undervalued, and/or
• Hourglass believes the fundamental factors for the security will maintain or improve in
the coming years.
A risk in a long-term purchase strategy is that by holding the security for this length of time, Hourglass
may not take advantage of short-term gains that could be profitable to a client. If Hourglass'
predictions are incorrect, a security may decline sharply in value before the decision is made to sell.
Short-term purchases. When utilizing this strategy, Hourglass purchases securities with the idea of
selling them within a relatively short time (typically a year or less). Hourglass does this in an attempt
to take advantage of publicly known coming events that could result in a favorable price swing in the
securities purchased.
A short-term purchase strategy poses risks should the anticipated price swing not materialize;
Hourglass is then left with the option of having a long-term investment in a security that was designed
to be a short-term purchase or potentially taking a loss.
In addition, this strategy involves more frequent trading than does a longer-term strategy and will
result in increased brokerage and other transaction-related costs, as well as less favorable tax
treatment of short-term capital gains for the client.
Short sales. A short sale is generally the sale of stock that the client does not own. Hourglass sells
short when it believes the price of the stock will fall. If the price drops, Hourglass can buy the stock
back at the lower price and make a profit. If the price of the stock rises and it is bought back at the
higher price, the client will incur a loss. When a client sells short in its account, its custodian/broker
loans the client account the stock. The stock borrowed comes from either the broker's own inventory,
the margin account of another unrelated brokerage client, or another brokerage firm. As with buying
stock on margin, the account is subject to the custodian/broker's margin rules.
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Short selling results in some unique risks:
• Losses can be infinite. A short sale loses when the stock price rises, and a stock is not limited
(theoretically) in how high up it can go. For example, if a client shorts 100 shares at $50 each,
hoping to make a profit, but the shares increase to $75 per share, there is a loss of $2,500. On
the other hand, the price of a stock cannot fall below $0, which limits the client's potential
upside or total maximum gain.
• Short squeezes can wring out profits. As the stock prices increase, a short seller's loss also
increases; the short seller may rush to purchase the stock to cover its short positions. This
increase in demand, in turn, further drives the stock price up, which can increase the client's
loss on the transaction.
• Timing. Even if Hourglass is correct in determining that the price of a stock will decline, there is
the risk of incorrectly determining when the decline will take place, e.g., being right too soon.
If a company is overvalued, it could take some time for the price to come down; during which
the client is vulnerable to the custodian/broker interest and margin calls, etc.
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Inflation. History has shown that over the long term, most stocks appreciate. Even if a
company is minimally profitable over time, inflation should drive its share price up somewhat.
Short selling may not be appropriate in times of inflation for that very reason, as prices may
adjust upwards regardless of the value of the stock.
Margin transactions. For clients utilizing account margin, Hourglass will purchase stock for the client
account with money borrowed from the client account's custodian/broker. Borrowing on margin
allows the client to purchase more stock than would otherwise be allowed with just the available cash
in the client's account, as well as allowing Hourglass to purchase stock without selling other account
positions (e.g., raising cash in the client account).
A risk in margin trading is that, in volatile markets, securities prices can fall very quickly. If the value of
the securities in a client's account minus what the client owes the custodian/broker falls below a
certain level, the custodian/broker will issue a “margin call”, and the client will be required to sell
positions in the security purchased on margin or add more cash to its account. In some circumstances,
the client may lose more money than originally invested.
Option writing. Hourglass may use options as an investment strategy. An option is a contract that
gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a security (such as a share of stock) at a
specific price on or before a certain date. An option, just like a stock or bond, is a security. An option is
also a derivative because it derives its value from an underlying security.
The two types of options are "calls" and "puts":
• A "call" is the right to buy a security at a certain price within a specific period of time.
Hourglass will buy a "call" if it predicts that the security will increase substantially
before the option expires.
• A "put" is the right to sell a security at a certain price within a specific period of time.
Hourglass will buy a "put" if it predicts that the price of the security will fall before the
option expires.
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Hourglass uses options to speculate on the possibility of a sharp price swing. Hourglass also uses
options to "hedge" a purchase of the underlying security; in other words, Hourglass will use an option
purchase to limit the potential upside and downside of a security purchased in a client's account.
Hourglass uses "covered calls", in which it sells an option on security owned in a client's account. In
this strategy, the client receives a fee for making the option available; and the 3rd party purchasing
the option has the right to buy the security from the client at an agreed-upon price.
Hourglass uses a "spreading strategy", in which it purchases two or more option contracts (e.g., a call
option bought, and a call option sold) for the same underlying security. This effectively puts the client
on both sides of the market, but with the ability to vary price, time, and other factors on the option
contracts.
A risk of covered calls is that the option buyer does not have to exercise the option, so that if
Hourglass wants to sell the stock prior to the end of the option agreement, it must buy the option
back for a possible loss.
A risk of the spreading strategy is the limited ability to fully profit from a price swing.
Special Situation Companies. Hourglass may invest in securities of issuers in weak financial condition,
experiencing poor operating results, having substantial financial needs or negative net worth, facing
special competitive or product obsolescence problems, or that are involved in bankruptcy or
reorganization proceedings. Investments of this type involve substantial financial business risks that
can result in substantial or total losses. Among the problems involved in assessing and making
investments in troubled issuers is that it may be difficult to obtain information as to the condition of
such issuers. The market prices of the securities of such issuers are also subject to abrupt and erratic
market movements and above average price volatility and the spread between the bid and asked
prices of such securities may be greater than normally expected. It may take several years for the
market prices of such securities to reflect their intrinsic values.
Distressed Securities. Certain client assets may be invested in distressed securities. Investments in
distressed securities involve acquiring securities of companies that are experiencing significant
financial difficulties and of companies that are, or appear likely to become, bankrupt or involved in a
debt restructuring or other major capital transaction. Consequently, there is a high degree of risk
associated with these investments because such companies may never recover, and the value of such
investments may be lost.
Debt Securities. Certain clients’ assets may be invested in unrated or low-grade debt securities that
are subject to greater risk of loss of principal and interest than higher-rated debt securities. Hourglass
may invest in debt securities that rank junior to other outstanding securities and obligations of the
issuer, all, or a significant portion of which may be secured by substantially all of that issuer’s assets.
Hourglass may also invest in debt securities that are not protected by financial covenants or
limitations on additional indebtedness.
Distressed Debt Securities. Certain clients’ assets may be invested in distressed debt securities.
Distressed debt securities are subject to bankruptcy proceedings or are in default or are at imminent
risk of being in default. Distressed debt securities are speculative and involve substantial risk.
Generally, Hourglass will invest in distressed debt securities when it believes they offer significant
potential for higher returns or can be exchanged for other securities (e.g., equity securities) that offer
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this potential. However, there can be no assurance that the issuer will make an exchange offer or
adopt a plan of reorganization. Clients generally will not receive interest payments on the distressed
debt securities and may incur costs to protect their investment. In addition, the principal may not be
repaid. Distressed debt securities and any securities received in an exchange may be difficult to sell
and may be subject to restrictions on resale. At times distressed debt obligations may not produce
income and may require clients to bear certain extraordinary expenses (including legal, accounting,
valuation, and transaction expenses) in order to protect and recover the investment. Therefore, the
ability to achieve returns may be diminished. Consequently, there is a high degree of risk associated
with these investments because such companies may never recover, and the value of such
investments may be lost.
Concentration. Hourglass may concentrate investments in a limited number of investments. If such an
investment performs poorly, this concentration could cause a proportionately greater loss than if a
larger number of investments were made, and if such proportionately greater loss occurs, it may
adversely impact the overall return on investment realized by our clients.
Off-Balance Sheet Risk. In the normal course of business, Hourglass may invest in securities with off-
balance sheet risk, such as option contracts sold short. An off-balance sheet risk occurs if the security
exposes the investor to an accounting and economic loss in excess of the investor’s recognized asset
carrying value in the security; or if the ultimate liability associated with the security has the potential
to exceed the amount that the investor recognizes as a liability. Additionally, in the normal course of
business, Hourglass may purchase long positions in option contracts that do not have off-balance
sheet-risk. The risk that such securities expose the investor to does not exceed the investor’s
recognized asset carrying value.
RISK OF LOSS
There can be no assurance that clients will achieve their investment objectives or that Hourglass
investment strategies will be successful. Hourglass investment strategies involve a substantial degree
of risk, including the risk of complete loss. Nothing in this brochure is intended to imply, and no one is
or will be authorized to represent, that Hourglass investment strategies are low risk or risk free.
Hourglass investment strategies are appropriate only for clients who fully understand and are capable
of bearing the risks of investment. The various risks outlined below are not the only risks associated
with Hourglass investment strategies and processes and may not necessarily apply to each client.
With respect to the Funds, the following risks are qualified in their entirety by the risks set forth in the
applicable offering documents.
Investment Risks in General. Investments, by their nature, may involve a high degree of financial risk.
In making investments, Hourglass also may utilize investment techniques that create additional risks,
including the use of a substantial amount of leverage and a highly concentrated portfolio. Hourglass
also may invest, from time to time, in workouts, junior securities positions and illiquid securities.
Further, some client assets may be invested in derivative instruments. Such investments may expose
client assets to the risks of material financial loss. There can be no assurance that the investments
selected will perform in a manner that is consistent with any market index or comparable portfolio.
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Market Volatility. The profitability of investments substantially depends upon Hourglass correctly
assessing the future price movements of stocks, bonds, options on stocks, real estate and other
securities and the movements of interest rates. Hourglass cannot guarantee that it will be successful
in accurately predicting price and interest rate movements.
Investment Activities. Investment activities may involve a high degree of risk. The performance of any
investment is subject to numerous factors which are not within Hourglass' control and/or cannot be
predicted. Such factors include a wide range of economic, political, competitive, and other conditions
that may affect investments in general or specific industries or companies. In recent years, the
securities markets have become increasingly volatile, which may adversely affect our ability to realize
profits. As a result of our investing activities, it is possible that our financial performance may
fluctuate substantially from period to period.
THESE RISK FACTORS DO NOT CLAIM TO BE A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ALL OF THE RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH HOURGLASS' INVESTMENT ANALYSIS AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, OR WITH
INVESTING IN GENERAL.
Item 9 Disciplinary Information
Hourglass is required to disclose any legal or disciplinary events for the prior 10 years that are
material to a client's or prospective client's evaluation of its advisory business or the integrity of its
management. This disclosure would include any criminal or civil action (domestic or foreign), any
administrative proceeding before the SEC, or a proceeding by a self- regulatory organization (SRO).
Hourglass has no disciplinary disclosures to report.
Item 10 Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Hourglass and its related persons are not engaged in other financial industry activities and have no
other industry affiliations.
Item 11 Code of Ethics, Participation in Client Transactions and Personal
Trading
CODE OF ETHICS
Hourglass has adopted a Code of Ethics which sets forth standards of business conduct required of all
Hourglass employees. The Code of Ethics is primarily designed to educate employees about Hourglass'
duty of loyalty, fairness, and good faith toward its clients, encourage employees to comply with
applicable laws, prevent the misuse of material non-public information and address conflicts of
interest that arise from personal trading by Hourglass employees. The Code of Ethics includes policies
and procedures for the review of quarterly employee securities transactions reports, as well as
duplicate third-party trade confirmations and/or brokerage statements for personal employee
accounts. Such reports and statements are submitted to Hourglass' Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO")
for review. The Code of Ethics requires prior approval of any employee’s acquisition of securities in a
limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial public offering. The Code of Ethics also includes
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oversight, enforcement, and recordkeeping provisions. Hourglass will furnish a copy of its Code of
Ethics to clients and prospective clients upon request. To request a copy, email Debra Gardner at
dgardner@hourglasscapital.com, or call 713-936-0445.
PARTICIPATION IN CLIENT TRANSACTIONS
Neither Hourglass nor any affiliate function as Principal in client account transactions.
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE TRADING
Hourglass employees and related persons may buy or sell securities for their personal accounts which
are also purchased for, or recommended to, Hourglass clients. Hourglass employees may not
purchase or sell any security prior to a transaction being implemented for a client account. Employee
accounts managed by Hourglass can trade alongside clients in a cumulative block trade without the
requirement of pre-clearance; all other Hourglass employee accounts trades must be pre-cleared by
an Hourglass Principal. Employees must also receive prior approval of any acquisition of securities in
a limited offering (e.g., private placement) or an initial public offering. Employees must submit
quarterly reports containing information on their securities trades during the previous quarter to the
CCO, as well as providing the CCO with initial and annual employee securities holdings reports.
Item 12 Brokerage Practices
Soft Dollars: Hourglass will endeavor to select those brokers or dealers which will provide the best
services at the lowest commission rates possible. The reasonableness of commissions is based on the
broker's stability, reputation, ability to provide professional services, competitive commission rates
and prices, research, trading platform, and other services which will benefit Hourglass clients.
Research services may or may not be useful in servicing all Hourglass clients.
Consistent with obtaining best execution for clients, Hourglass may direct brokerage transactions for
clients' portfolios to brokers ("soft dollar" brokers) who provide research and execution services to
Hourglass and, indirectly, to Hourglass clients. These services are of the type described in Section
28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are designed to augment Hourglass' own internal
research and investment strategy capabilities. This may be done at Hourglass' discretion without prior
agreement or understanding from the client. Client commissions paid to a "soft dollar" broker can
earn "soft dollars" for Hourglass, whereby Hourglass can obtain or purchase research and broker
execution products for the management of all Hourglass client accounts. Research services obtained
using "soft dollars" may be internally developed by the soft dollar broker or by third parties which are
paid directly by the soft dollar broker on behalf of Hourglass. Hourglass does not attempt to put a
specific dollar value on the services received or to allocate the relative costs or benefits of those
services among clients, believing that the research received will help Hourglass fulfill its duty to all
Hourglass clients. Hourglass may not use each research service however, to service each Hourglass
client account. As a result, an Hourglass client may pay commissions that are used, in part, to
purchase research services that are not used to benefit its specific client account.
Certain items obtained with "soft dollars" may not be used exclusively for either broker execution or
research services. The cost of such "mixed-use" products or services will be fairly allocated and
Hourglass makes a good faith effort to determine the percentage of such products or services which
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may be considered as investment research. The portions of the costs attributable to non-research
usage are paid by Hourglass to the "soft dollar" broker in accordance with the provisions of Section
28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
When Hourglass uses client brokerage commissions to obtain research or brokerage services, it
receives a benefit to the extent that Hourglass does not have to produce such products internally or
compensate third parties with its own money for the delivery of such services.
Within the last fiscal year, Hourglass has obtained the following products and services on a "soft-
dollar" basis:
trade execution software and applications
trade clearance and settlement services
• quotation services and trading platforms with related exchange fees
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• narrowly marketed economic, technical, and statistical research
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• portfolio management tools
• performance and risk evaluation services for pre- and post-trade analytics
• narrowly marketed investment related publications and periodicals.
Block Trades: Hourglass will "block trade" where possible and when advantageous to clients. "Block
trades" permit the trading of aggregate blocks of securities from multiple client accounts; transaction
costs are shared equally and/or on a pro-rated basis between all accounts included in any such block.
"Block trading" may allow Hourglass to execute equity trades in a timelier, more equitable manner, at
an average share price. The allocation of shares to various client accounts is determined prior to
Hourglass placing the "block trade".
Directed client accounts: Hourglass will typically aggregate trades among clients whose accounts are
custodied and traded with a directed broker (e.g., Charles Schwab). If Hourglass is placing a trade for
the same security in multiple client accounts custodied at Charles Schwab, the client trades will be
aggregated and the Hourglass clients at Charles Schwab will receive the same average price per share
on that "block trade".
Non-directed client accounts: A non-directed client account allows Hourglass to choose the executing
broker on a trade-by-trade basis. These client accounts are usually custodied at banks and trust
companies. Hourglass will typically aggregate these client trades and create a single trade order to
place with Hourglass’ chosen executing broker: an average price per share is charged to all
participating clients.
Hourglass "block trading" procedures are as follows:
• When placing a "block trade" that includes both directed and non-directed client accounts,
Hourglass randomly selects the order of placing each ticket (directed or non-directed).
• The Hourglass portfolio manager preparing the "block trade" order must reasonably believe
that the order aggregation will benefit and will enable Hourglass to seek best execution for
each client participating in the aggregated order. This requires a good faith judgment at the
time the order is placed for execution. Best execution includes the duty to seek the best
quality of execution, as well as the best net price.
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• Prior to entry of an aggregate order, a written ticket order is completed identifying each
participating client and its proposed allocation upon execution.
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If a ticket order cannot be executed in full at the same price or time, the securities actually
purchased or sold by the close of each business day must be allocated pro rata among the
participating client accounts on that ticket order in accordance with the initial order or other
written statement of allocation. Adjustments to this pro rata allocation may be made to
participating client accounts in accordance with the initial order ticket or other written
statement of allocation. Adjustments to this pro rata allocation may be made to avoid having
odd amounts of shares held in any client account, or to avoid excessive ticket charges in
smaller accounts.
• Each client that participates in the aggregated order does so at the average price for all
separate transactions made to fill the order.
• Hourglass' client account records separately reflect, for each account in which the aggregated
transaction occurred, the securities which are held by, and bought and sold for, each account.
• Funds and securities for aggregated orders are clearly identified on Hourglass' records and to
the broker-dealers or other intermediaries handling the transactions, by the appropriate
account numbers for each participating client.
Hourglass Recommended Custodian: Hourglass recommends, but does not require, that separate
account clients establish brokerage accounts with the Schwab Institutional division of Charles Schwab
& Co., Inc. ("Schwab"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, member SIPC, to maintain custody of clients'
securities and to effect trades for their accounts. Although Hourglass recommends that clients
establish accounts at Schwab, it is the client's sole decision to custody their assets with Schwab.
Hourglass is independently owned and operated and not affiliated with Schwab.
Schwab provides Hourglass with access to its institutional trading and custody services, which are
typically not available to Schwab retail investors. These services generally are available to
independent investment advisers on an unsolicited basis, at no charge to them as long as a total of at
least $10 million of the adviser's clients' securities are maintained in accounts at Schwab. These
services are not contingent upon Hourglass committing to Schwab any specific amount of business
(other than the $10 million minimum mentioned above). Schwab's brokerage services include the
execution of securities transactions, custody, research, and access to mutual funds and other
investments that are otherwise generally available only to institutional investors or would require a
significantly higher minimum initial investment.
For Hourglass client accounts maintained in its custody, Schwab generally does not charge separately
for custody services but is compensated by through client account commissions and other
transaction-related or security -based fees for securities trades that are executed through Schwab or
that settle into Schwab accounts.
Schwab also makes available to Hourglass other products and services that benefit Hourglass that
may not directly benefit client accounts. Many of these products and services may be used to service
all or some substantial number of Hourglass client accounts, including accounts not at Schwab.
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Schwab's products and services that assist Hourglass in managing and administering client accounts
include software and other technology that:
• provide access to client account data such as trade confirmations and monthly statements.
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facilitate trade execution and allocate aggregated trade orders for multiple client accounts.
• provide research, pricing, and other market data.
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facilitate payment of Hourglass fees from clients' accounts; and
• assist with back-office functions, recordkeeping, and client reporting.
Schwab also offers Hourglass other services:
regulatory compliance, legal and business consulting.
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• publications and conferences on practice management and business succession; and
• access to employee benefits providers, human capital consultants and insurance providers.
Schwab may also provide other benefits such as educational events for Hourglass personnel. In
evaluating whether to recommend a client custody their assets at Schwab, Hourglass may consider
the availability of some of the foregoing products and services and other arrangements as part of the
total mix of factors it considers, and not solely on the nature, cost or quality of custody and brokerage
services provided by Schwab.
Item 13 Review of Accounts
Separately Managed Accounts
Reviews: While the underlying securities held in Hourglass client accounts are continually monitored,
the client specific accounts and reports are reviewed at least quarterly. Accounts are reviewed in the
context of each client's stated investment objectives and guidelines. More frequent reviews may be
triggered by material changes in variables such as the client's individual circumstances, market
conditions, and the political or economic environment.
Client accounts are reviewed by Hourglass' portfolio managers. Typically, the portfolio manager
responsible for establishing a client relationship will be assigned as portfolio manager and reviewer;
therefore, the number of client accounts managed and reviewed by each portfolio manager will vary.
Portfolio Managers:
Kenneth A. Moffet
John H. Moffet
Andrew T. Anton
Reports: In addition to the monthly statements and trade confirmations that clients receive from
their custodian/broker-dealer, Hourglass provides written quarterly reports summarizing account
performance, transactions, and position holdings.
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Consulting Services
Reviews: A client’s consulting investments are typically reviewed at the calendar quarter end, with a
reporting to the client. Andrew T. Anton currently performs Hourglass’ consulting services.
Item 14 Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Currently Hourglass has no active client referral agreements with any individual or consulting firm.
It is Hourglass' policy not to accept, nor allow its related persons to accept, any form of
compensation, including cash, sales awards, or other prizes, from a non-client in conjunction with the
advisory services provided to Hourglass clients.
Item 15 Custody
Separately Managed Accounts
The term custody typically refers to having possession or having access to client funds or securities.
• Actual custody is the physical possession of client funds or securities, such as storing client
stock certificates and cash, or Hourglass directly accepting client funds, instead of client direct
transfers to the client custodian/broker account. Hourglass is not the actual custodian for
separately managed accounts - client assets are held by qualified custodians.
• Constructive custody is access to client funds or securities without physical possession.
Standing Letters of Authorization (SLOA)
Per the SEC, Hourglass is deemed to have constructive custody if a client has established a SLOA in
their account held with a qualified custodian. The SLOA gives Hourglass authority to transfer funds (to
and/or from) the client account to another account, which may or may not be in the client’s identical
name.
The client SLOA arrangements require that:
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the client instructions be in writing, with full information provided for the contra account
named in the SLOA
the qualified custodian verifies the written SLOA information
the client can terminate or alter the SLOA instructions to the qualified custodian at any time
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• Hourglass has no authority or ability to alter the SLOA instructions
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the qualified custodian confirms the SLOA instructions with the client when initially
established and reconfirms the instructions thereafter annually
• Hourglass documents that it is not related to third party SLOA recipients
While Hourglass, as part of its client services, assists in the processing of account SLOA transactions,
we recognize that the protection and safeguarding of client assets is paramount. All client requests
for SLOA transactions are verbally confirmed by Hourglass prior to processing; lastly Hourglass
documents all SLOA transactions in the client’s records.
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Investment Management Fees
Hourglass directly deducts its fees from client accounts, if so, authorized by a client (see Item 5 “Fees
and Compensation"). Clients receive an invoice showing the calculation of their quarterly fee – the
invoice also indicates that the fee will be paid directly from the client’s account.
As part of the client billing process, the client's custodian is advised of the fee amount to deduct from
the client's account. On a monthly basis the custodian sends to the client an account statement
showing all transactions within the account during the reporting period; here the client will see the
Hourglass fee deducted directly from the account.
Because the custodian does not calculate the amount of the fee to be deducted, it is important for
clients to carefully review their custodial statements to verify the accuracy of the calculation, among
other things. A copy of the Hourglass bill is included in the client's quarterly Hourglass report for their
review. Hourglass urges its clients to carefully compare the information provided in these statements
to ensure that all account transactions, holdings, and values are correct and current. Clients should
contact Hourglass directly if they believe that there is an error in their statement.
Consulting Services
Hourglass does not have actual or constructive custody for clients with consulting services. For
consulting clients, Hourglass serves in an advisory capacity only with no direct access or discretion of
the client’s custodial/brokerage accounts.
Item 16 Investment Discretion
DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY
Clients generally hire Hourglass to provide discretionary investment management services, which
gives Hourglass the power and authority to determine the types of financial instruments to be bought
or sold, as well as the amount to be bought or sold on behalf of the separately managed client
accounts.
LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
Separately Managed Accounts
Account clients generally grant Hourglass a limited or special power of attorney to conduct authorized
trading on their behalf. This authority is documented in the Hourglass Investment Management
Agreement and in the custodian/broker documents for a client's account.
Consulting Services
Consulting clients do not grant discretionary authority or any limited power of attorney over their
investments to Hourglass.
Item 17 Voting Client Securities
Hourglass votes proxies for separately managed account clients; however, clients have the right to
vote their account proxies. Clients can exercise this right by instructing Hourglass in writing to not
vote proxies in their account, or to contact their custodian/broker and arrange to vote their account
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proxies.
Hourglass will vote proxies in the best interests of clients and will resolve any conflicts of interest in
accordance with its established written policies and procedures. Hourglass will retain all proxy voting
books and records for the required period of time including: a copy of each proxy statement
received, a record of each vote cast, and a copy of any document created by Hourglass that was
material to deciding on how to vote proxies. Clients may contact Hourglass to obtain a copy of its
proxy voting policies and procedures. Clients may also request information on how proxies for their
specific shares were voted. Hourglass does not vote proxies for consulting clients.
Item 18 Financial Information
Hourglass does not have any financial impairment that prevents it from meeting contractual
commitments to clients. A balance sheet is not required to be provided in this Brochure as Hourglass
does not require or permit prepayment of fees in advance of services rendered.
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Part 2B of Form ADV: Brochure Supplement
Kenneth A. Moffet
Andrew T. Anton
John H. Moffet
Hourglass Capital, LLC
5020 Montrose Blvd.
Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77006
Telephone: 713-936-0440
dgardner@hourglasscapital.com
www.hourglasscapital.com
March 25, 2025
THIS BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE AND IS TO
SUPPLEMENT THE HOURGLASS CAPITAL, LLC BROCHURE PART 2A OF FORM ADV. IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS BROCHURE PLEASE CONTACT DEBRA GARDNER, CHIEF
COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AT 713-936-0440, OR DGARDNER@HOURGLASSCAPITAL.COM.
THE INFORMATION IN THIS BROCHURE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED OR VERIFIED BY THE UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR BY ANY STATE SECURITIES AUTHORITY.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT HOURGLASS CAPITAL, LLC IS AVAILABLE ON THE SEC’S WEBSITE
AT WWW.ADVISERINFO.SEC.GOV. YOU CAN SEARCH THIS SITE BY A UNIQUE IDENTIFYING NUMBER,
KNOWN AS A CRD NUMBER. HOURGLASS' CRD NUMBER IS 147754.
Item 1 Full Legal Name: Kenneth A. Moffet Born: 1959
Item 2 Educational, Background, and Business Experience
Education
• Williams College; B.A., Political Economy; 1982
Business Experience
• Hourglass Capital, LLC; Principal, Member Board of Managers, Investment
Committee Member, Portfolio Manager; from 05/2008 to Present
• Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Group; Executive Director; from
10/2004 to 05/2008
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Kenneth A. Moffet has no reportable disciplinary history.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Investment-Related Activities
• Kenneth A. Moffet is not engaged in any other investment-related activities.
• Kenneth A. Moffet does not receive commissions, bonuses, or other compensation
on the sale of securities or other investment products.
Non-Investment-Related Activities
Kenneth A. Moffet is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides
substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Kenneth A. Moffet does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the
provision of advisory services.
Item 6 Supervision
As an Hourglass Capital, LLC Portfolio Manager, Kenneth A. Moffet may provide advice individually
to his respective clients. Hourglass’ Portfolio Managers may serve as lead on a specific management
strategy utilized by multiple clients. The Portfolio Managers regularly consult with each other
regarding the investment advice they give to clients, either generally or in specific instances.
Item 1 Full Legal Name: Andrew T. Anton Born: 1970
Item 2 Educational, Background, and Business Experience
Education
• Washington and Lee University; BA, Journalism; 1992
• Rice University; MBA; 2003
Business Experience
• Hourglass Capital, LLC; Principal, Member Board of Managers, Investment
Committee Member, Portfolio Manager; from 05/2008 to Present
• Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management Group; Associate; from 10/2004 to
05/2008
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
Andrew T. Anton has no reportable disciplinary history.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Investment-Related Activities
• Andrew T. Anton is not engaged in any other investment-related activities.
• Andrew T. Anton does not receive commissions, bonuses, or other compensation
on the sale of securities or other investment products.
Non-Investment Related Activities
Andrew T. Anton is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides
substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
Andrew T. Anton does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision
of advisory services.
Item 6 Supervision
As an Hourglass Capital, LLC Portfolio Manager, Andrew T. Anton may provide advice individually to
his respective clients. Hourglass’ Portfolio Managers may serve as lead on a specific management
strategy utilized by multiple clients. The Portfolio Managers regularly consult with each other
regarding the investment advice they give to clients, either generally or in specific instances.
Item 1 Full Legal Name: John H. Moffet Born: 1961
Item 2 Educational, Background, and Business Experience
Education
• Grinnell College; BA, Economics; 1983
• University of Virginia; MBA; 1987
Business Experience)
• Hourglass Capital, LLC; Principal, Member Board of Managers, Investment
Committee Member, Portfolio Manager; from 05/2008 to Present
• Hourglass Capital Management, Inc.; President; from 01/2004 to 05/2008
Designations
John H. Moffet has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting
authority: CFA; CFA Institute; earned in 1988
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
This designation is offered by the CFA Institute (formerly the Association for Investment Management and
Research [AIMR]). To obtain the CFA charter, candidates must successfully complete three difficult exams
and gain at least three (3) years of qualifying work experience, among other requirements. In passing these
exams, candidates demonstrate their competence, integrity and extensive knowledge in accounting, ethical
and professional standards, economics, portfolio management and security analysis.
Item 3 Disciplinary Information
John H. Moffet has no reportable disciplinary history.
Item 4 Other Business Activities
Investment-Related Activities
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John H. Moffet is not engaged in any other investment-related activities.
John H. Moffet does not receive commissions, bonuses, or other compensation
on the sale of securities or other investment products.
Non-Investment Related Activities
John H. Moffet is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides
substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time.
Item 5 Additional Compensation
John H. Moffet does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision
of advisory services.
Item 6 Supervision
As an Hourglass Capital, LLC Portfolio Manager, John H. Moffet may provide advice individually to
his respective clients. Hourglass’ Portfolio Managers may serve as lead on a specific management
strategy utilized by multiple clients. The Portfolio Managers regularly consult with each other
regarding the investment advice they give to clients, either generally or in specific instances.