UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-01932
Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
3741 Worthington Road
Collegeville, PA 19426-3431
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Donald A. Peterson
3741 Worthington Road
Collegeville, PA 19426-3431
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (484) 802-3007
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2012
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
June 30, 2012
(Unaudited)
1-800-869-1679
This report is provided for the general information of the Shareholders of the Valley Forge Fund. This report is not intended for distribution to prospective investors in this Fund, unless preceded or accompanied by an effective Prospectus.
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
3741 Worthington Road
Collegeville, PA 19426-3431
1-855-833-6359
June 30, 2012
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
For the first six months of 2012, ending June 30th, your Fund gained 3.23% vs. 9.49% for the S&P 500 Index.
The Fund’s underperformance for the period was due to a combination of factors: First, we have been net sellers of securities in the portfolio as the Stock Market has risen, Second, our cash position has been high (fluctuating between 15% and 28%), and lastly, we have taken defensive measures to guard against a Stock Market swoon, that has yet to materialize as it did during the summer of 2011.
During the year, we have changed the complexion of the companies in the Fund; we sold our positions in Alliance Bernstein, Apple, AT&T, Beam, Coca Cola, Caterpillar, ConocoPhillips, Diebold, Harley-Davidson, Johnson & Johnson, MasterCard, Monsanto, Steris, Time Warner, and Verizon.
New positions bought include: Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (non-alcoholic beverages), Dunkin Brands Group (Dunkin Donuts), GNC Holdings (General Nutrition Centers – vitamins), Lorillard (tobacco), Molson Coors Brewing (beer), Reynolds American (tobacco,) and Yum! Brands (Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC).
As with 2011, the Stock Market has continued to struggle with extreme volatility and periods that swing between euphoria and panic. Central Banks around the world continue with their policies of easy money and liquidity designed to jump-start world economies. Specifically, the Federal Reserve’s monetary stimulus program called Operation Twist and in Europe, the European Central Bank’s monetary stimulus program called Long Term Refinancing Operation.
We have seen the same themes play out this year as with last: the world’s Central Banks trying to kick-start economies confronting weak growth while simultaneously trying to alleviate the stress of overly indebted nations. In our opinion, the Stock Market is still being driven by the battle between slow growth, world deleveraging, and the accommodative policies of Central Banks.
Because of this ongoing struggle, we continue to believe that caution is warranted and have positioned the portfolio to weather future volatility.
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
3741 Worthington Road
Collegeville, PA 19426-3431
1-855-833-6359
We appreciate your support and are always available to answer your inquiries. Our e-mail address is VFFund@Verizon.net and our toll-free telephone number is 855-833-6359. Our Adviser’s (Valley Forge Management Corporation) e-mail is ca@valleyforgeFund.com and their telephone number is 610-358-9216.
Thank you for investing with us.
Unaudited financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2012 are attached.
Respectfully submitted
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Donald A. Peterson, VFF President
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc. |
Top Ten Holdings |
June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) |
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As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's top ten holdings were as follows: | |
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| Holdings | % of Net Assets |
| Proshares Trust Ultrpro Short S&P500 | 10.61% |
| Molson Coors Brewing Co. | 7.92% |
| Lorillard, Inc. | 6.28% |
| Hewlett-Packard Co. | 6.22% |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | 5.47% |
| GNC Holdings, Inc. | 4.66% |
| McDonald's Corp. | 4.63% |
| Yum! Brands, Inc. | 4.60% |
| Reynolds American, Inc. | 4.27% |
| Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | 4.16% |
| | 58.82% |
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc. |
Sector Weightings |
June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) |
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As of June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio was invested in the following sectors: |
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| Sectors | % of Net Assets |
Common Stocks | |
| Conglomerates | 5.66% |
| Consumer Goods | 22.62% |
| Financials | 9.85% |
| Healthcare | 6.13% |
| Industrial Goods | 2.97% |
| Services | 17.16% |
| Technology | 6.22% |
Exchange Traded Funds | 10.61% |
Short-Term Investments | 18.81% |
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets | (0.03)% |
| Total | 100.00% |
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| | Valley Forge Fund, Inc. | |
| | Schedule of Investments | |
| | June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) | |
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Shares | | | Value |
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COMMON STOCKS - 70.61% | |
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Beverages - 4.16% | |
20,000 | | Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. | $ 875,000 |
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Cigarettes - 10.54% | |
10,000 | | Lorillard, Inc. | 1,319,500 |
20,000 | | Reynolds American, Inc. | 897,400 |
| | | 2,216,900 |
Computer & Office Equipment - 6.22% | |
65,000 | | Hewlett-Packard Co. | 1,307,150 |
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Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) - 2.97% | |
30,000 | | General Electric Co. | 625,200 |
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Finance Services - 1.38% | |
5,000 | | American Express Co. | 291,050 |
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Malt Beverages - 7.92% | |
40,000 | | Molson Coors Brewing Co. | 1,664,400 |
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Plastics, Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers - 2.25% | |
15,000 | | Dow Chemical Corp. | 472,500 |
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Retail-Eating & Drinking Place - 3.27% | |
20,000 | | Dunkin Brands Group, Inc. | 686,800 |
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Retail-Eating Places - 9.23% | |
11,000 | | McDonald's Corp. | 973,830 |
15,000 | | Yum! Brands, Inc. | 966,300 |
| | | 1,940,130 |
Retail-Food Stores - 4.66% | |
25,000 | | GNC Holdings, Inc. | 980,000 |
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Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services - 3.00% | |
10,000 | | T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 629,600 |
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Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies - 5.47% | |
12,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | 1,150,320 |
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Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus - 9.54% | |
8,000 | | 3M Co. | 716,800 |
13,000 | | Baxter International Inc. | 690,950 |
8,000 | | Becton Dickinson & Co. | 598,000 |
| | | 2,005,750 |
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TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $14,317,631) - 70.61% | $ 14,844,800 |
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EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 10.61% | |
47,252 | | Proshares Trust Ultrapro Short S&P500 * | 2,230,767 |
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TOTAL FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $2,353,243) - 10.61% | $ 2,230,767 |
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SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS - 18.81% | |
3,953,496 | | US Bank Money Market Savings - IT 0.05% ** (Cost $3,953,496) | 3,953,496 |
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TOTAL FOR SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,953,496) - 18.81% | $ 3,953,496 |
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $20,624,370) - 100.03% | $ 21,029,063 |
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LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.03)% | (5,397) |
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NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 21,023,666 |
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* Non-income producing securities during the period. | |
** Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the yield at June 30, 2012. | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc. |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) |
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Assets: | | |
Investments in Securities, at Value (Cost $20,624,370) | $ 21,029,063 |
Receivables: | |
Shareholder Subscriptions | 99 |
Dividends and Interest | 41,625 |
Prepaid Expenses | 18,722 |
Total Assets | 21,089,509 |
Liabilities: | | |
Payables: | | |
Shareholder Redemptions | 33,960 |
Accrued Management Fees | 17,197 |
Accrued Administrative Fees | 3,439 |
Accrued Director Fees | 171 |
Other Expenses | 11,076 |
Total Liabilities | 65,843 |
Net Assets | | $ 21,023,666 |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Paid In Capital | $ 19,545,367 |
Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income | 86,670 |
Accumulated Realized Gain on Investments | 986,936 |
Unrealized Appreciation in Value of Investments | 404,693 |
Net Assets (based on 2,118,841 shares outstanding) | $ 21,023,666 |
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Net Asset Value | $ 9.92 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc. |
Statement of Operations |
For the six months ended June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) |
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Investment Income: | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $0) | $ 253,445 |
Interest | | 1,143 |
Total Investment Income | 254,588 |
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Expenses: | | |
Advisory Fees (Note 3) | 110,401 |
Administrative Fees (Note 3) | 22,079 |
Audit Fees | 3,493 |
Custody Fees | 3,942 |
Insurance Fees | 348 |
Legal Fees | 14,468 |
Miscellaneous Fees | 5,029 |
Transfer Agent Fees | 15,319 |
Directors Fees | 1,370 |
Printing and Mailing Fees | 2,443 |
Registration Fees | 18,620 |
Total Expenses | 197,512 |
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Net Investment Income | 57,076 |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments: | |
Realized Gain on Investments | 986,936 |
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments | (273,245) |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 713,691 |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ 770,767 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc. |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
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| | Six Months | For the Year |
| | Ended | Ended |
| | 6/30/2012 | 12/31/2011 |
Increase in Net Assets From Operations: | | |
Net Investment Income | $ 57,076 | $ 225,635 |
Net Realized Gain on Investments | 986,936 | 151,966 |
Net Change in Unrealized Depreciation on Investments | (273,245) | (522,096) |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 770,767 | (144,495) |
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Distributions to Shareholders from: | | |
Net Investment Income | - | (230,146) |
Realized Gains | - | (151,966) |
Return of Capital | - | (89,785) |
Net Change in Net Assets from Distributions | - | (471,897) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | |
Proceeds from Sale of Shares | 2,531,132 | 10,872,944 |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends | - | 437,343 |
Cost of Shares Redeemed | (4,357,358) | (12,847,667) |
Net Decrease from Shareholder Activity | (1,826,226) | (1,537,380) |
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Net Assets: | | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (1,055,459) | (2,153,772) |
Beginning of Period | 22,079,125 | 24,232,897 |
End of Period (Including Accumulated Undistributed Net | | |
Investment Income of $86,670 and $29,594, respectively) | $ 21,023,666 | $ 22,079,125 |
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Share Transactions: | | |
Shares Sold | 252,699 | 1,101,878 |
Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Dividends | - | 45,367 |
Shares Redeemed | (432,083) | (1,318,778) |
Net Decrease in Shares | (179,384) | (171,533) |
Outstanding at Beginning of Period | 2,298,225 | 2,469,758 |
Outstanding at End of Period | 2,118,841 | 2,298,225 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | | |
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc. |
Financial Highlights |
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout the period. |
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| | (Unaudited) | | | | | | |
| | Six Months | | (Audited) |
| | Ended | | For the Years Ended December 31, |
| | 6/30/2012 | | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 |
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Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Period | $ 9.61 | | $ 9.81 | $ 8.82 | $ 7.13 | $ 9.35 | $ 9.53 |
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Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net Investment Income * | 0.03 | | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.23 | 0.16 |
Net Gain (Loss) on Securities (Realized and Unrealized) | 0.28 | | (0.08) | 1.07 | 1.57 | (2.10) | 0.11 |
Total from Investment Operations | 0.31 | | 0.01 | 1.18 | 1.73 | (1.87) | 0.27 |
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Distributions: | | - | | (0.21) | (0.19) | (0.04) | (0.35) | (0.45) |
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Net Asset Value, at End of Period | $ 9.92 | | $ 9.61 | $ 9.81 | $ 8.82 | $ 7.13 | $ 9.35 |
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Total Return ** | | 3.23% | | 0.09% | 13.36% | 28.40% | (20.05)% | 2.83% |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | |
Net Assets at End of Period (Thousands) | $ 21,024 | | $ 22,079 | $ 24,233 | $ 9,159 | $ 6,976 | $ 9,108 |
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets | 1.79% | † | 1.56% | 1.28% | 1.37% | 1.26% | 1.56% |
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets | 0.52% | † | 0.91% | 1.20% | 1.98% | 4.23% | 1.75% |
Portfolio Turnover | 83.99% | | 45.47% | 3.33% | 15.89% | 39.40% | 8.30% |
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* Per share net investment income has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the period. | |
** Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the | |
Fund assuming reinvestment of dividends, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year. | | | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | | | | | |
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2012 (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1.
ORGANIZATION
The Valley Forge Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), is a non-diversified, open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund's investment objective is to provide appreciation through investment in common stocks and securities convertible into common stock.
NOTE 2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following summarizes significant accounting policies followed by the Fund:
Security Valuation: Securities are valued at the last reported sales price, or in the case of securities where there is no reported last sale, the closing bid price. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair values as determined in good faith by, or under, the supervision of the Company's Board of Directors in accordance with methods that have been authorized by the Board. Short-term investments (maturities of 60 days or less) are valued at amortized cost that approximates market value.
In accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. GAAP also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair-value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Fund’s assets measured at fair value as of June 30, 2012:
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| • | | Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
| • | | Level 2 – Other significant, observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
| • | | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments by the above fair-value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2012:
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Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
Equity Securities (a) | $ 17,075,567 | $ - | $ - | $ 17,075,567 |
Short-Term Investments – US Bank Money Market Savings | 3,953,496 | - | - | 3,953,496 |
Total | $ 21,029,063 | $ - | $ - | $ 21,029,063 |
(a) Refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Investments for a listing of securities by security type and industry.
The Fund did not hold any Level 3 assets during the six months ended June 30, 2012. The Fund did not hold any derivative instruments at any time during the six months ended June 30, 2012. There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2 during the period. It is the Fund’s policy to recognize transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 at the end of the reporting period.
Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Security transactions are recorded on the dates the transactions are entered into (the trade dates). Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is determined on the accrual basis.
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2012 (UNAUDITED)
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders: The Fund records all dividends and distributions payable to Shareholders on the ex-dividend date. Permanent book and tax differences relating to Shareholder distributions may result in reclassifications to paid in capital and may affect the per-share allocation between net investment income and realized and unrealized gain or loss. Undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed net realized gain or loss on investment transactions may include temporary book and tax differences which reverse in subsequent periods. Any taxable income or gain remaining at fiscal year end is distributed in the following year.
Federal Income Taxes: It is the Fund's intention to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. By so qualifying, the Fund will not be subject to federal income taxes to the extent that it distributes substantially all of their net investment income and any realized capital gains. The Fund has complied to date with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to investment companies and accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes is required in the financial statements.
Distributions to Shareholders: The Fund intends to distribute to the Shareholders substantially all of the net realized capital gains and net investment income, if any, at year-end. Distributions will be recorded on ex-dividend date.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
NOTE 3.
MANAGEMENT FEE AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Under the terms of the investment management agreement, the Manager has agreed to provide the Fund investment management recommendations to the Fund’s Officers. The Manager receives a fee, payable monthly, for providing investment advice at an annual rate of 1.00% based on the average daily assets of the Fund. The fee is accrued daily and paid monthly. A management fee of $110,401 was accrued in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012. At June 30, 2012, the Fund owed $17,197 in management fees.
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, brokerage commissions of $27,388 were paid to BestVest Co. The son of the Fund’s past President (Mr. Bernard Klawans) is an employee of BestVest Co. and provides the Fund brokerage services. Commissions paid are in compliance with the Fund’s policies.
Beginning In May 2011, the Fund agreed to pay its President an administrative fee, payable monthly, for providing management functions and day-to-day Fund operations at an annual rate of 0.20% based upon the average daily assets of the Fund. The fee is accrued daily and paid monthly. An administrative fee of $22,079 was accrued in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012. At June 30, 2012, the Fund owed $3,439 in administrative fees.
NOTE 4.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were $14,527,782 and $17,085,049, respectively. At June 30, 2012, net unrealized appreciation for Federal income tax purposes aggregated $404,693, consisting of unrealized appreciation of $1,608,997 and unrealized depreciation of $1,204,304. The cost of investments at June 30, 2012 for Federal income tax purposes was $16,670,874, excluding short-term investments.
NOTE 5.
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
As of June 30, 2012, there were 10,000,000 shares of $.001 par value capital stock authorized. The total par value plus paid-in capital equaled $19,545,367.
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2012 (UNAUDITED)
NOTE 6.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
Income and long-term capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with Federal Income Tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. As of June 30, 2012, the taxable components of distributable earnings were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income
$ 86,670
Undistributed appreciation
$ 404,693
The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and year ended December 31, 2011 are as follows.
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| 2012 | 2011 |
Ordinary income | $ - | $ 230,146 |
Long-term capital gains | $ - | $ 151,966 |
Return of Capital | $ - | $ 89,785 |
NOTE 7.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04 “Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). ASU 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose additional information for fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Management is currently evaluating the implications of ASU No. 2011-04 and its impact on the financial statements.
NOTE 8.
THE REGULATED INVESTMENT COMPANY MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2010
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010. The Act makes changes to several tax rules impacting the Fund. In general, some provisions of the Act, not including the changes to capital loss carryforwards, are effective for the Fund’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Although the Act provides several benefits, including the unlimited carryover of future capital losses, there may be a greater likelihood that all or a portion of the Fund’s pre-enactment capital loss carryovers may expire without being utilized due to the fact that post-enactment capital losses get utilized before pre-enactment capital loss carryovers.
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Valley Forge Fund, Inc. |
Expense Illustration |
June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) |
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Expense Example |
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As a shareholder of the Valley Forge Fund, Inc., you incur ongoing costs that consist of management fees and other Fund |
expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to |
compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. | |
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The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, |
January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012. | | | |
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Actual Expenses |
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The first line of the tables below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the |
information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply |
divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by |
the number in the first line under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During Period" to estimate the expenses you paid on your |
account during this period. | | | |
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Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes |
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The second line of the tables below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical that are not the |
Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account |
balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in this Fund |
and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder |
reports of the other funds. | | | |
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| Beginning Account Value | Ending Account Value | Expenses Paid During the Period* |
| January 1, 2012 | June 30, 2012 | January 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012 |
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Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,032.26 | $9.04 |
Hypothetical | | | |
(5% Annual Return before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,015.96 | $8.97 |
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* Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio of 1.79%, multiplied by the average account value over |
the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JUNE 30, 2012 (UNAUDITED)
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Fund’s business and affairs are managed under the direction of Directors that are elected annually to serve for one year. Information published by the Fund contains additional information about these Directors, and is available without charge, by calling 1-855-833-6359. Each Director may be contacted by writing to the President, C/O Valley Forge Fund, 3741 Worthington Road, Collegeville, PA 19426-3431.
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Name and Age | Position(s) Held with Company | Time Served | Principal Occupation for Past Five Years |
Interested Officers and Directors: * |
Donald A. Peterson Age: 71 | Director President | 5/15/1974 to Present 4/26/2011 to Present | Program Manager DRS Technologies |
Lauren P. Tornetta Age: 34 | Director Secretary-Treasurer | 11/30/2011 to Present
7/16/2011 to Present | Director, Regulatory Affairs Endo Corporation |
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Independent Directors |
Dr. James P. King Age: 79 | Director | 5/15/1972 to Present | President Desilube Tech, Inc. |
C. William Majer Age: 76 | Director | 6/21/2005 to Present | President Majerplus Ltd. |
John S. Zaborowski Age: 65 | Director Chairman of the Board | 7/16/2011 to Present
8/16/2011 to Present | Retired General Manager DRS Technologies |
* “Interested persons” as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 are Mr. Peterson because he is the Fund’s President and Ms. Tornetta because she is the Fund’s Secretary-Treasurer and the daughter of Mr. Peterson.
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JUNE 30, 2012 (UNAUDITED)
Information Regarding Proxy Voting
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, are available without charge upon request by (1) calling the Funds at 1-800-869-1679 or (2) from Fund documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
Information Regarding Portfolio Holdings
The Fund files a complete schedule of investments with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Fund’s first and third fiscal quarters ended on March 31 and September 30, respectively. The Fund’s Form N-Qs are available on the SEC’s website at http://sec.gov, or they may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (call 1-800-732-0330 for information on the operation of the Public Reference Room). You may also obtain copies by calling the Fund at 1-800-869-1679.
Information Regarding Statement of Additional Information
The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Directors and is available without charge upon request, by calling toll free at 1-855-833-6359.
Item 2. Code of Ethics
CODE OF ETHICS
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 406 and 407 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002, the Valley Forge Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), hereby adopts the following Code of Ethics that applies to Mr. Peterson who is the Fund’s principal executive, financial and accounting officer or persons performing similar functions regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Fund or a third party in order to prepare these written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to:
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| a. | Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; |
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| b. | Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that the Fund files with, or submits to, the Securities & Exchange Commission and in all public communications; |
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| c. | Compliance with all applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations; |
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| d. | Prompt internal reporting of violations of the code, should any ever occur, to all principal officers of the Fund and all appropriate persons identified in the code; and |
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| e. | The principal executive officer of the Fund will be held accountable for adherence to the code as presented above. |
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
Mr. Peterson is still responsible for the approval of all financial documentation. The current Fund Auditor is Meyler & Company, P.C.
The Board of Directors of the Fund has determined that Mr. John S. Zaborowski (Chairman of the Board of Directors) is the Audit Committee’s Chairman and has the financial responsibility along with Mr. Peterson for all financial documentation.Mr. Zaborowski is Independent Director, as defined under Item 3 (a)(1)(i) as stated in Form N-CSR wherein for the year ended December 31, 20010, he did not accept directly or indirectly any consulting, advisory, or compensatory fee from the Fund or he is not an interested person of the Fund as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 80a-2(a)(19)).
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
Not applicable – schedule filed with Item 1.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 9 Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not Applicable
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable
Item 11. Controls and Procedures
Donald A. Peterson is the President of the Fund. He handles all financial matters of the Fund and has along with support from the Fund’s Board of Directors instituted additional internal control procedures to not only improve accuracy and safety in all financial matters involved in running the Fund, but also properly publish disclosures of the Fund’s operations.
The SEC conducted a review of the Fund’s internal controls during 2007. The Fund retained independent legal and CPA services to assist the Fund and its manager in responding to the SEC concerns and comments over the Fund’s internal controls, lack of separate legal counsel for the Fund and the lack of an independent custodian of the Fund. As of the date of this report, the Fund's management has periodically retained legal counsel for the Fund, as required.
The Fund’s management conducted a review of the effectiveness of the Fund’s disclosure controls and procedures with the required 90-day period prior to the filing date of this report on Form N-CSR for the purpose of providing reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
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1. | Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Fund, |
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2. | Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Fund are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Fund; and |
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3. | Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Fund’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
Item 12. Exhibits.
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| a) | Code of Ethics. |
| | Filed under Item 2 - Code of Ethics |
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| b) | Certifications |
| | Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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| | Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
/s/ Donald A. Peterson
Donald A. Peterson
President
Date: 09/06/2012
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Donald A. Peterson
Donald A. Peterson
President
Date: 09/06/2012