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Minerva Advisors LLC

CIK:0001541536
Asset Manager
$305M AUM
56 holdings
Bala Cynwyd, PA, US
Founded:2005
3 employees
Latest filing:Jun 30, 2025

Minerva Advisors LLC is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2005, the firm manages assets for institutional investors and high net worth individuals, specializing in value-oriented strategies targeting small and micro-cap equities. It operates with a lean team of 3 professionals, led by David P. Cohen, focusing on generating alpha through deep fundamental research and active portfolio management.

Investment Strategy

Minerva Advisors LLC applies a value-driven investment approach, concentrating on undervalued, overlooked small and micro-cap public companies. The firm employs rigorous bottom-up fundamental analysis to identify stocks trading below intrinsic value, often engaging with management to unlock shareholder value. Their strategies can include activism, corporate governance improvements, and event-driven opportunities, with thorough diligence guiding investment decisions.

Top Buys
G
GLDDGREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO
+$4.8M
D
DLHCDLH HOLDINGS CORP
+$2.3M
T
THRYTHRYV HOLDINGS IINC
+$2.1M
T
TGTREDEGAR CORP
+$1.8M
K
KEQUKEWAUNEE SCIENTIFIC CP
+$1.6M
Top Sells
A
ATROASTRONICS CORP
-$2.6M
V
VBFCVILLAGE BANK & TRUST FIN CO
-$1.6M
V
VIRCVIRCO MANUFACTURING CO
-$1.2M
E
EMLEASTERN CO
-$829.9K
E
ESCAESCALADE INC
-$742.2K

Top Holdings

G
GLDDGREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO
+11.1%$16.9M
T
TGTREDEGAR CORP
+9.6%$14.6M
E
EMLEASTERN CO
+7.9%$12.0M
V
VIRCVIRCO MANUFACTURING CO
+6.7%$10.2M
A
ATROASTRONICS CORP
+5.6%$8.6M

Equity Positions (55)

TickerSecurityWeightMarket ValueSharesAvg CostPriceChange (QoQ)
G
GLDD
GREAT LAKES DREDGE & DOCK CO11.09%$16.9M1,389,807$6.52$12.19+$4.8M
T
TG
TREDEGAR CORP9.56%$14.6M1,657,107$6.91$8.80+$1.8M
E
EML
EASTERN CO7.85%$12.0M525,053$17.93$22.82-$829.9K
V
VIRC
VIRCO MANUFACTURING CO6.71%$10.2M1,283,516$4.25$7.98-$1.2M
A
ATRO
ASTRONICS CORP5.61%$8.6M255,905$12.15$33.48-$2.6M

Industry Allocation

HEAVY CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN BLDG CONST - CONTRACTORS
+11.1%
ROLLING DRAWING & EXTRUDING OF NONFERROUS METALS
+9.6%
CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE
+7.9%
SURGICAL & MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & APPARATUS
+7.5%
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS
+7.2%