diff --git a/openpmix.spec b/openpmix.spec
index 24bfe83..f95c86b 100644
--- a/openpmix.spec
+++ b/openpmix.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          openpmix
-Version:       4.2.8
+Version:       4.2.9
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       Reference Implementation of the Process Management Interface Exascale (PMIx) standard
 Group:         System/Tools
@@ -100,6 +100,9 @@ This package contains libraries and header files for developing applications tha
 %doc README.md
 
 %changelog
+* Sun Feb 11 2024 Automatic Build System <autodist@openmamba.org> 4.2.9-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Sat Dec 30 2023 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 4.2.8-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist