diff --git a/patchelf.spec b/patchelf.spec
index 3c948f9..2b71900 100644
--- a/patchelf.spec
+++ b/patchelf.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Name:          patchelf
-Version:       0.16.0
+Version:       0.16.1
 Release:       1mamba
 Summary:       A small utility to modify the dynamic linker and RPATH of ELF executables
 Group:         Development/Tools
@@ -46,6 +46,9 @@ A small utility to modify the dynamic linker and RPATH of ELF executables.
 %doc COPYING
 
 %changelog
+* Sat Oct 29 2022 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 0.16.1-1mamba
+- automatic version update by autodist
+
 * Fri Oct 28 2022 Automatic Build System <autodist@mambasoft.it> 0.16.0-1mamba
 - automatic version update by autodist