UNITED STATES
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC. 20549
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 37
and
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 22
Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
1375 Anthony Wayne Dr. Wayne, PA 19087
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
610-688-6839
(Registrants Telephone Number)
Bernard B. Klawans 1375 Anthony Wayne Dr Wayne PA. 19087
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
App. Date of Proposed Public Offering: on 02/24/98
pursuant to rule 485 paragraph (b) POS
Calculation of Registration Fee Under the Securities Act of 1933
Title of Securities Amount Being Proposed Max Proposed Max Amount of
being Registered Registered Offering Aggregate Registra-
Price Offering Price tion Fee
None being requested at this time.
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Cross Reference Sheet
INFORMATION REQUIRED CAPTIONS IN FILING
Part A: IN A PROSPECTUS
Item 1. Cover Page Cover Page
Item 2. Synopsis Fund Expenses
Item 3. Condensed Financial Information Condensed Financial Information
Item 4. General Description of Registrant The Fund
Item 5. Management of the Fund Management of the Fund
Item 6. Capital Stock and other Securities Capitalization
Item 7. Purchase of Securities being Offered Purchase of Shares - Reinvestments
Item 8. Redemption or Repurchase Redemption of Shares
Item 9. Legal Proceedings Litigation
Part B: STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Item 10. Cover Page Cover Page
Item 11. Table of Contents Table of Contents
Item 12. General Information and History The Fund
Item 13. Investment Objectives and Policies Objectives and Policies
Item 14. Management of the Registrant Officers & Directors of the Fund
Item 15. Control Persons & Principal Holders Not Applicable
of Securities
Item 16. Investment Advisory and Other Ser- Investment Adviser
vices
Item 17. Brokerage Allocation Brokerage
Item 18. Capital Stock & Other Securities Capitalization
Item 19. Purchase, Redemption & Pricing of Purchase of Shares
Securities Being Offered
Item 19. Purchase, Redemption & Pricing of Redemption of Shares
Securities Being Offered
Item 19. Purchase, Redemption & Pricing of Pricing of Shares
Securities Being Offered
Item 20. Tax Status Tax Status
Item 21. Underwriters Not Applicable
Item 22. Calculation of Yield Quotations of Not Applicable
Money Market Funds
Item 23. Financial Statements Financial Statements
Part C: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 24. Financial Statements & Exhibits Financial Statements & Exhibits
Item 25. Persons Controlled by/or under Control Persons
Common Control
Item 26. Number of Holders of Securities Number of Shareholders
Item 27. Indemnifications Indemnification
Item 28. Business & Other Connections of Activities of Investment Advisor
Advisor
Item 29 Principal Underwriters Principal Underwriter
Item 30. Location of Accounts & Records Location of Accounts & Records
Item 31. Management Services Not Applicable
Item 32. Undertakings Not Applicable
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VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
WAYNE, PA. 19481
610-688-6939
800-548-1942
PROSPECTUS FEBRUARY 24, 1997
THE FUND & INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Valley Forge Fund, Inc. ("the Fund") is an open-end non-diversified management
investment company that seeks capital appreciation through investment in common
stock and securities convertible into common stocks during what the Adviser con-
siders to be periods of rising common stock prices. However, the Fund will in-
vest in short temporarily in short term debt securities to defend capital during
what it considers to be periods of falling common stock prices. Curent income
from common stock investments will be a subordinate consideration.
FUND SHARE PURCHASE
Capital shares of the Fund may only be purchased directly from the Fund at net
asset value as next determined after receipt of order. The Board of Directors
has established $1,000 as the minimum initial purchase and $100 for subsequent
purchases.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Prospectus, which should be held for future reference, is designed to set
forth concisely the information that you should know before you invest. A
"Statement of Additional Information" containing more information about the Fund
has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such Statement is
dated February 24, 1997 and has been incorporated by reference into the Pro-
spectus. A copy of the Statement may be obtained without charge, by writing to
the Fund or by calling either of the telephone numbers shown above.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED
BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, NOR HAS THE
COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF
THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY
IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
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FUND EXPENSES
All expenses and fees that a shareholder of the Valley Forge Fund will incur
are identified below. The actual numbers are for the fiscal year 1997.
Shareholder Transaction Expenses:
Sales Load Imposed on Purchases None
Sales Load Imposed on Reinvested Dividends None
Redemption or Exchange Fees None
IRA Trustee Fees None
Annual Fund Operating Expenses:
Management and Advisory Expenses 1.0%
12b-1 Fees None
Other Expenses 0.3%
Total Operating Expenses 1.3%
The following table is given to assist investors in understanding the various
costs and expenses that an investor in the Fund will bear directly and in-
directly. It illustrates the expenses paid on a $1,000 investment over vari-
ous time periods assuming a) 5% annual rate of return and b) redemption at the
end of each time period. This example should not be considered a representa-
tion of past or future expenses or performance. Actual expenses may be greater
or less than those shown.
1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
$14 $44 $76 $168
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Selected per share and ratios to average net assets data over the past five
years have been calculated using the weighted average number of shares outstand-
ing for the respective periods.
Years Ended December 31
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
Net asset value Jan. 1st $ 9.36 $ 9.48 $ 9.41 $ 9.51 $ 9.00
Investment operations income
Net investment income .30 .32 .33 .19 .15
Realized & unrealized cap gains .26 .27 .67 .39 1.39
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Investment operations totals 9.92 10.07 10.41 10.09 10.54
Less dividend distributions
From net investment income (.33) (.31) (.33) (.20) (.15)
From capital gains (.63) (.40) (.60) (.48) (.88)
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Net asset value Dec. 31st $ 8.96 $ 9.36 $ 9.48 $ 9.41 $ 9.51
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Total return 5.98% 6.22% 10.63% 6.10% 17.11%
Net assets Dec. 31st (in 000's) $10,800 $11,423 $11,151 $10,725 $10,049
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Ratios to Average Net Assets:
Expenses 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4%
Net investment income 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% 1.8% 1.4%
Portfolio Turnover 59.7% 42.2% 15.7% 53.7% 22.3%
Average commission per share $ .0646 $ .0695 $ .0683 N/A N/A
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THE FUND
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC. (also referred to as the "Fund") was incorporated in
Delaware on June 1, 1971. It became a Pennsylvania corporation via domestica-
tion on August 11, 1988. The Fund's registered office is in Wayne, Pa.; mail
may be addressed to Box 262, Valley Forge, Pa. 19481.
OBJECTIVES AND POLICES
Objective: The Fund's objective is capital appreciation through investment in
common stock and securities convertible into common stocks. Purchases of issues
listed primarily on the New York Stock Exchange will be recommended by the Ad-
viser whenever he believes that a period of rising common stocks for at least
three months is imminent.
Contraily, the Adviser will recommend purchase, sometimes for extended periods,
of readily marketable commercial paper with a rating of A2-P2 or higher when-
ever he believes that a period of falling common stock prices exists. These in-
vestment decisions made by the Adviser to defend capital may reduce shareholder
potential profits in extended periods of rising common stock prices. The Fund
was 62% in commercial paper and money markets at the end of 1997.
It must be realized, as is true of almost all securities, there can be no assur-
ance that the Fund will obtain its ongoing objective of capital appreciation.
Security Selection Criteria: To the extent feasible, the Fund will endeavor to
emphasize fundamental corporate considerations related to the prospects of the
issuer and its industry, as well as technical market considerations.
Portfolio Turnover Policy: The Fund does not propose to purchase securities for
short term trading in the ordinary course of operations. Accordingly, it is ex-
pected that the annual turnover rate will not exceed 50%, wherein turnover is
computed by dividing the lesser of the Fund's total purchases or sales of secu-
rities within the period by the average monthly portfolio value of the Fund dur-
ing such period. There may be times when management deems it advisable to sub-
stantially alter the composition of the portfolio, in which event, the portfolio
turnover rate might substantially exceed 50%; this would only result from spe-
cial circumstances and not from the Fund's normal operations. Turnover of the
Fund's portfolio securities in 1997 amounted to 60%, in 1996 amounted to 42% and
in 1995 amounted to 16%.
Non-diversification Policy: The Fund is classified as being non-diversified
which means that it may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in the
obligations of a limited number of issues. The Fund, therefore, may be more
susceptible than a more widely diversified fund to any single economic, politi-
cal, or regulatory occurrence. The policy of the Fund, in the hope of achiev-
ing its objective as stated above, is, therefore, one of selective investments
rather than broad diversification. The Fund seeks only enough diversification
for adequate representation among what it considers to be the best performing
securities and to maintain its federal non-taxable status under Sub-Chapter M of
the Internal Revenue Code.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
By-laws of the Fund provide the following fundamental investment restrictions;
The Fund may not, except by the approval of a majority of the outstanding
shares; i.e. a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a duly called
meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities
are present or represented by proxy, or b) of more than 50% of the outstanding
voting securities, whichever is less:
(a) Act as underwriter for securities of other issuers except insofar as the
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Fund may be deemed an underwriter in selling its own portfolio securities.
(b) Borrow money or purchase securities on margin, but may obtain such short
term credit as may be necessary for clearance of purchases and sales of se-
curities for temporary or emergency purposes in an amount not exceeding 5%
of the value of its total assets.
(c) Sell securities short.
(d) Invest in securities of other investment companies except as part of a mer-
ger, consolidation , or purchase of assets approved by the Fund's share-
holders or by purchases with no more than 10% of the Fund's assets in the
open market involving only customary brokers commissions.
(e) Invest over 25% of its assets at the time of purchase in any one industry.
(f) Make investments in commodities, commodity contracts or real estate although
the Fund may purchase and sell securities of companies which deal in real
estate or interests therein.
(g) Make loans. The purchase of a portion of a readily marketable issue of pub-
licly distributed bonds, debentures or other debt securities will not be
considered the making of a loan.
(h) Acquire more than 10% of the securities of any class of another issuer,
treating all preferred securities of an issuer as a single class and all
debt securities as a single class, or acquire more than 10% of the voting
securities of another issuer.
(i) Invest in companies for the purpose of acquiring control.
(j) The Fund may not purchase or retain securities of any issuer if those offi-
cers and directors of the Fund or its Investment Advisor owning individual-
ly more than 1/2 of 1% of any class of security or collectively own more
than 5% of such class of securities of such issuer.
(k) Pledge, mortgage or hypothecate any of its assets.
(l) Invest in securities which may be subject to registration under the Securi-
ties Act of 1933 prior to sale to the public or which are not at the time of
purchase readily salable.
(m) Invest more than 5% of the total Fund assets, taken at market value at the
time of purchase, in securities of companies with less than three years'
continuous operation, including the operations of any predecessor.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
The Valley Forge Management Corp. is a Pennsylvania corporation that acts as an
Investment Adviser to the Fund. Mr. Bernard Klawans is the sole owner, director
and officer of the Investment Adviser and is also president of the Fund.
On July 19, 1978 the shareholders of the Fund approved a management and advisory
contract with the Valley Forge Management Corp. which was unanimously renewed by
the Directors August 19, 1997. This Agreement will continue on a year to year
basis provided that approval is voted at least annually by specific approval of
the Board of Directors of the Fund or by vote of the holders of a majority of
the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, but, in either event, it must al-
so be approved by a majority of the directors of the Fund who are neither par-
ties to the agreement nor interested persons as defined in the Investment Com-
pany Act of 1940 at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.
Under the Agreement, the Valley Forge Management Corp. will furnish investment
advice to the Directors of the Fund on the basis of a continuous review of the
portfolio and recommend to the Fund when and to what extent securities should be
purchased or disposed. The Agreement may be terminated at any time, without
the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors or by vote of a majority
of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund on not more than 60 days'
written notice to Valley Forge Management Corp. In the event of its assignment,
the Agreement will terminate automatically. Ultimate decisions as to the in-
vestment policy and as to individual purchases and sales of securities are made
by the Fund's officers and directors. For these services the Fund has agreed to
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pay to Valley Forge Management Corp. a fee of 1% per year on the net assets of
the Fund. All fees are computed on the average daily closing net asset value of
the Fund and are payable monthly. The fee is higher than the fee paid by most
other funds. Not withstanding, the Investment Advisor would forgo sufficient
fees to hold the total expenses of the Fund to less than 2.0% of the first 10
million in averaged assets and 1.5% of the next 20 million. These ratios esta-
blished by the Board of Directors in 1984 because they are believed to meet the
most restrictive state requirements. The total expenses of the Fund were 1.3%
of its averaged assets for the year 1997.
Pursuant to its contract with the Fund, the Investment Advisor is required to
render research, statistical, and Advisory services to the Fund; to make speci-
fic recommendations based on the Fund's investment requirements; and to pay the
salaries of those of the Funds employees who may be officers or directors or em-
ployees of the Investment Advisor. Fees, if any, of the custodian, registrar
transfer agents shall be paid by the Fund. The Fund pays all other expenses,
including fees and expenses of directors not affiliated with the Advisor; legal
and accounting fees; interest, taxes and brokerage commissions, recordkeeping
and the expense of operating its offices. The Investment Advisor has paid the
initial organizational costs of the Fund and will reimburse the Fund for any and
all losses incurred because of purchase reneges. It received $113,381 in man-
agement fees in 1997, $114,409 in 1996 and $108,983 in 1995.
CAPITALIZATION
Description of Common Stock: The authorized capitalization of the Fund consists
of 10,000,000 shares of common stock of $0.01 par value per share. Each share
has equal dividend, distribution and liquidation rights. There are no conver-
sion or pre-emptive rights applicable to any shares of the Fund. All shares
issued are fully paid and non-accessible.
Voting Rights: Each holder of common stocks has one vote for each share held.
Voting rights are non-cumulative. Therefore the holders of a majority of shares
of common stock can elect all directors of the Fund if they so choose, and the
holders of the remaining shares cannot elect any person as a director.
PURCHASE OF SHARES -REINVESTMENTS
The offering price of the shares offered by the Fund is at the net asset value
per share next determined after receipt of the purchase order by the Fund and is
computed in the manner described under the caption "PRICING OF SHARES" in this
Prospectus. The Fund reserves the right at its sole descretion to terminate the
offering of its shares made by this Prospectus at any time and to reject pur-
chase applications when, in the judgment of management such termination or re-
jection is in the best interests of the Fund.
Initial Investments: Initial purchase of shares of the Fund may be made only by
application submitted to the Fund. For the convenience of investors, a Share
Purchase Application form is provided with this Prospectus. The minimum initial
purchase of shares is $1,000 which is due and payable 3 business days after the
purchase date. Less may be accepted under especial circumstances.
Subsequent Purchases: Subsequent purchases may be made by mail or by phone and
are due and payable three business days after the purchase date. The minimum is
$100, but less may be accepted under especial circumstances.
Re-Investments: The Fund will automatically retain and reinvest dividends and
capital gains distributions in whole shares and use same for the purchase of
additional shares for the shareholder at net asset value as of the close of
business on the distribution date. Any surplus over whole shares will be paid
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on demand or applied to the next transaction according to shareholder instruc-
tions. A shareholder may at any time by letter or forms supplied by the Fund
direct the Fund to pay dividend and/or capital gains distributions, if any, to
such shareholder in cash.
Whole Shares: Only whole shares may be purchased from the Fund. No fractional
shares will be issued. The Fund will maintain an account for each shareholder
of shares for which no certificates have been issued.
REDEMPTION OF SHARES
The Fund will redeem all or any part of the shares of any shareholder who ten-
ders a request for redemption (if certificates have not been issued) or certifi-
cates with respect to shares for which certificates have been issued. In either
case, proper endorsements guaranteed either by a national bank or a member firm
of the New York Stock Exchange will be required unless the shareholder is known
to management.
The redemption price is the net asset value per share next determined after no-
tice is received by the Fund for redemption of shares. The proceeds received
by the shareholder may be more or less than his cost of such shares, depending
upon the net asset value per share at the time of redemption and the difference
should be treated by the shareholder as a capital gain or loss for federal in-
come tax purposes.
Payment by the Fund will ordinarily be made within three business days after
tender. The Fund may suspend the right of redemption or postpone the date of
payment if: The New York Stock Exchange is closed for other than customary week-
end or holiday closings, or when trading on the New York Stock Exchange is re-
stricted as determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission or when the
Securities and Exchange Commission has determined that an emergency exists, mak-
ing disposal of fund securities or valuation of net assets not reasonably prac-
ticable. The Fund intends to make payments in cash, however, the Fund reserves
the right to make payments in kind.
PRICING OF SHARES
The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined as of the close of busi-
ness of the New York Stock Exchange on each business day of which that Exchange
is open (presently 4:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday exclusive of Washington's
Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christ-
mas & New Year's Day. The price is determined by dividing the value of its se-
curities, plus any cash and other assets less all liabilities, excluding capital
surplus, by the number of shares outstanding. The market value of securities
listed on a national exchange is determined to be the last recent sales price on
such exchange. Listed securities that have not recently traded and over-the-
counter securities are valued at the last bid price in such market.
Short term paper (debt obligations that mature in less than 61 days) are valued
at amortized cost which approximates market value. Other assets are valued at
fair market value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
RETIREMENT PLANS
Individual Retirement Account: Persons who earn compensation and are not active
participants (and who do not have a spouse who is an active participant) in an
employee maintained retirement plan may establish Individual Retirement Accounts
(IRA) using Fund shares. Annual contributions, limited to the lesser of $2,000
or 100% of compensation, are tax deductible from gross income. This IRA deduc-
tion is also retained for individual taxpayers and married couples with adjusted
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gross incomes within certain specified limits. All individuals may make nonde-
ductible IRA contributions to separate accounts to the extent that they are not
eligible for a deductible contribution.
Earnings under the IRA are reinvested and are tax-deferred until withdrawals be-
gin. The maximum annual contribution may be increased to $4,000 if you have a
spouse who earns no compensation during the taxable year. A separate and inde-
pendent Spousal IRA must be maintained.
You may begin to make non-penalty withdrawals as early as age 59 1/2 or as late
as age 70 1/2. In the event of death or disability, withdrawals may be made be-
fore age 59 1/2 without penalty.
A Disclosure Statement is required by U.S. Treasury Regulations. This Statement
describes the general provisions of the IRA and is forwarded to all prospective
IRA's. There is no fee to open and no annual fee charged to maintain a Valley
Forge Fund IRA. All IRA's may be revoked within 7 days of their establishment
with no penalty.
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND
Shareholders meet annually to elect all members of the Board of Directors, se-
lect an independent auditor, and vote on any other items deemed pertinent by the
incumbent Board. The Directors are in turn responsible for determining that the
Fund operates in accordance with its stated objectives, policies, and investment
restrictions. The Board appoints officers to run the Fund & selects an Invest-
vment Adviser to provide investment advice (See Investment Adviser, pg 5). It
meets six times a year to review Fund progress & status. In addition, a nonin-
terested Director performs an independent audit whenever requested by the Board.
CUSTODIAN & TRANSFER AGENT
The Fund acts as its own custodian and transfer agent.
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS
The Fund sends all shareholders annual reports containing certified financial
statements and other periodic reports, at least semiannually, containing unau-
dited financial statements.
AUDITORS
Landsburg, Platt, Raschiatore & Dalton, Certified Public Accountants, Philadel-
phia, PA. have been selected as the independent accountant and auditor of the
Fund. Landsburg, Platt, Raschiatore and Dalton has no direct or indirect finan-
cial interest in the Fund or the Adviser.
LITIGATION
As of the date of this prospectus, there was no pending or threatened litigation
involving the Fund in any capacity whatsoever.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Prospectus omits certain information contained in the registration state-
ment on file with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The registration state-
ment may be inspected without charge at the principal office of the Commission
in Washington, D.C. and copies of all or part thereof may be obtained upon pay-
ment of the fee prescribed by the Commission. Shareholders may also direct in-
quiries to the Fund by phone or at the address given on pg 1 of this Prospectus.
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SHARE PURCHASE APPLICATION
A) Please fill out one of the following four types of accounts:
Individual: ________________ __ _________________ ______________________
First Name MI Last Name Social Security Number
Joint: ________________ __ _________________ ______________________
First Name MI Last Name Social Security Number
________________ __ _________________ ______________________
First Name MI Last Name Social Security Number
Custodial: ________________ __ _________________
Cust. First Name MI Cust. Last Name
________________ __ _________________ ______________________
Minor's Fst Name MI Minor's Last Name Minor's SS Number
Other: _______________________________________ ______________________
Name of Account Tax Identification Num
_______________________________________
(Use this second line if you need it)
B) Biographical and other information about the new account:
Number & Street _____________________________________________________________
City________________________________________ St____ Zip____________________
Citizen of____________________ Home Phone_____________ Bus Phone___________
Signature of Owner, Trustee or Custodian: ________________________________
Signature of Joint Owner (if joint account): ________________________________
Amount of Investment $________ Please write check to the Valley Forge Fund
Dividend Direction: Reinvest all distributions____ Pay in Cash____
All applications are accepted in Pennsylvania and under Pennsylvania laws.
C) Payers request for Taxpayers Identification number:
Part I - Tax Identification number: Part II - Backup withholding: Check
if you are NOT subject to backup
Social Security #: ____________________ withholding under the provisions of
or section 3406(a)(1)(C) of the Inter-
Employer ID #: ____________________ nal Revenue Code ________
Certification Under the penality of perjury, I certify that the Taxpayer Iden-
tification Number information provided on this form is true
correct and complete.
Signature ___________________ Date ________
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INVESTMENT ADVISER PROSPECTUS
VALLEY FORGE MANAGEMENT CORP. VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
1375 Anthony Wayne Drive PO Box 262
Wayne, Pa. 19087 Valley Forge, Pa. 19481
610-688-6839
800-548-1942
February 24, 1997
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FUND EXPENSES .................... 2
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION .. 2
THE FUND ......................... 3
OBJECTIVE & POLICIES
Objective ...................... 3 The Fund seeks capital apprecia-
Security Selection Criteria .... 3 tion through investment in common
Portfolio Turnover Policy ...... 3 stocks and securities convertible
Nondiversification Policy ...... 3 into common stocks during what the
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS .......... 3 Adviser considers to be periods of
INVESTMENT ADVISER ............... 4 rising common stock prices. How-
CAPITALIZATION ever, the Fund will invest tempor-
Description of Common Stock .... 5 arily in short term debt securi-
Voting Rights ............. .... 5 ties to defend capital during what
PURCHASE OF SHARES - REINVESTMENT it considers to be periods of fall-
Initial Investments ............ 5 ing common stock prices. Current
Subsequent Investments ......... 5 income from common stock invest-
Reinvestments .................. 5 ments is a subordinate considera-
Whole Shares ................... 5 tion.
REDEMPTION OF SHARES ............. 6
PRICING OF SHARES ................ 6
RETIREMENT PLANS - IRA's ......... 6
MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND ........... 7
CUSTODIAN & TRANSFER AGENT ....... 7
REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS .......... 7
AUDITORS ......................... 7
LITIGATION ....................... 7
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........... 7
SHARE PURCHASE APPLICATION ....... 8
TAX ID APPLICATION FORM .......... 8
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VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
1375 Anthony Wayne Drive
Wayne, PA 19087
610-688-6839
800-548-1942
Part B
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
February 24, 1998
This Statement is not a prospectus, but should be read in conjunction with the
Fund's current Prospectus dated February 24, 1998. To obtain the Prospectus,
please write the Fund or call either of the telephone numbers that are shown
above.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE FUND ................................................2
OBJECTIVES & POLICIES ...................................2
Objective ..........................................2
Security Selection Criteria ........................2
Portfolio Turnover Policy ..........................2
Nondiversification Policy ..........................3
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS .................................3
INVESTMENT ADVISER ......................................4
CAPITALIZATION
Description of Common Stock ........................4
Voting Rights ......................................4
Officers and Directors of the Fund.......................4
Purchase of Shares - Reinvestment .......................6
Initial Investments .............................6
Subsequent Purchases ............................6
Reinvestments ...................................6
Whole Shares ....................................6
Retirement Plans ........................................6
IRA .............................................6
Redemption of Shares ....................................7
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE FUND ......................7
TAX STATUS ..............................................7
BROKERAGE ...............................................7
AUDITOR'S REPORT ........................................8
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS ................................9
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES ......................10
STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ......................11
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ..........................11
CONDENSED PER SHARE FINANCIAL INFORMATION ..............12
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THE FUND
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC. (also referred to as the "Fund") was incorporated in
Delaware on June 1, 1971. It became a Pennsylvania corporation via domestica-
tion on August 11, 1988. The Fund's registered office is in Wayne, Pa.; mail
may be addressed to Box 262, Valley Forge, Pa. 19481.
OBJECTIVES AND POLICES
Objective: The Fund's objective is capital appreciation through investment in
common stock and securities convertible into common stocks. Purchases of issues
listed primarily on the New York Stock Exchange will be recommended by the Ad-
viser whenever he believes that a period of rising common stocks for at least
three months is imminent.
Contraily, the Adviser will recommend purchase, sometimes for extended periods,
of readily marketable commercial paper with a rating of A2-P2 or higher when-
ever he believes that a period of falling common stock prices exists. These in-
vestment decisions made by the Adviser to defend capital may reduce shareholder
potential profits in extended periods of rising common stock prices. The Fund
was 62% in commercial paper and money markets at the end of 1997.
It must be realized, as is true of almost all securities, there can be no assur-
ance that the Fund will obtain its ongoing objective of capital appreciation.
Security Selection Criteria: To the extent feasible, the Fund will endeavor to
emphasize fundamental corporate considerations related to the prospects of the
issuer and its industry, as well as technical market considerations.
Portfolio Turnover Policy: The Fund does not propose to purchase securities for
short term trading in the ordinary course of operations. Accordingly, it is ex-
pected that the annual turnover rate will not exceed 50%, wherein turnover is
computed by dividing the lesser of the Fund's total purchases or sales of secu-
rities within the period by the average monthly portfolio value of the Fund dur-
ing such period. There may be times when management deems it advisable to sub-
stantially alter the composition of the portfolio, in which event, the portfolio
turnover rate might substantially exceed 50%; this would only result from spe-
cial circumstances and not from the Fund's normal operations. Turnover of the
Fund's portfolio securities in 1997 amounted to 60%, in 1996 amounted to 42% and
in 1995 amounted to 16%.
Non-diversification Policy: The Fund is classified as being non-diversified
which means that it may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in the
obligations of a limited number of issues. The Fund, therefore, may be more
susceptible than a more widely diversified fund to any single economic, politi-
cal, or regulatory occurrence. The policy of the Fund, in the hope of achiev-
ing its objective as stated above, is, therefore, one of selective investments
rather than broad diversification. The Fund seeks only enough diversification
for adequate representation among what it considers to be the best performing
securities and to maintain its federal non-taxable status under Sub-Chapter M of
the Internal Revenue Code.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS
By-laws of the Fund provide the following fundamental investment restrictions;
The Fund may not, except by the approval of a majority of the outstanding
shares; i.e. a) 67% or more of the voting securities present at a duly called
meeting, if the holders of more than 50% of the outstanding voting securities
are present or represented by proxy, or b) of more than 50% of the outstanding
voting securities, whichever is less:
(a) Act as underwriter for securities of other issuers except insofar as the
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Fund may be deemed an underwriter in selling its own portfolio securities.
(b) Borrow money or purchase securities on margin, but may obtain such short
term credit as may be necessary for clearance of purchases and sales of se-
curities for temporary or emergency purposes in an amount not exceeding 5%
of the value of its total assets.
(c) Sell securities short.
(d) Invest in securities of other investment companies except as part of a mer-
ger, consolidation , or purchase of assets approved by the Fund's share-
holders or by purchases with no more than 10% of the Fund's assets in the
open market involving only customary brokers commissions.
(e) Invest over 25% of its assets at the time of purchase in any one industry.
(f) Make investments in commodities, commodity contracts or real estate although
the Fund may purchase and sell securities of companies which deal in real
estate or interests therein.
(g) Make loans. The purchase of a portion of a readily marketable issue of pub-
licly distributed bonds, debentures or other debt securities will not be
considered the making of a loan.
(h) Acquire more than 10% of the securities of any class of another issuer,
treating all preferred securities of an issuer as a single class and all
debt securities as a single class, or acquire more than 10% of the voting
securities of another issuer.
(i) Invest in companies for the purpose of acquiring control.
(j) The Fund may not purchase or retain securities of any issuer if those offi-
cers and directors of the Fund or its Investment Advisor owning individual-
ly more than 1/2 of 1% of any class of security or collectively own more
than 5% of such class of securities of such issuer.
(k) Pledge, mortgage or hypothecate any of its assets.
(l) Invest in securities which may be subject to registration under the Securi-
ties Act of 1933 prior to sale to the public or which are not at the time of
purchase readily salable.
(m) Invest more than 5% of the total Fund assets, taken at market value at the
time of purchase, in securities of companies with less than three years'
continuous operation, including the operations of any predecessor.
INVESTMENT ADVISER
The Valley Forge Management Corp. is a Pennsylvania corporation that acts as an
Investment Adviser to the Fund. Mr. Bernard Klawans is the sole owner, director
and officer of the Investment Adviser and is also president of the Fund.
On July 19, 1978 the shareholders of the Fund approved a management and advisory
contract with the Valley Forge Management Corp. which was unanimously renewed by
the Directors August 19, 1997. This Agreement will continue on a year to year
basis provided that approval is voted at least annually by specific approval of
the Board of Directors of the Fund or by vote of the holders of a majority of
the outstanding voting securities of the Fund, but, in either event, it must al-
so be approved by a majority of the directors of the Fund who are neither par-
ties to the agreement nor interested persons as defined in the Investment Com-
pany Act of 1940 at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on such approval.
Under the Agreement, the Valley Forge Management Corp. will furnish investment
advice to the Directors of the Fund on the basis of a continuous review of the
portfolio and recommend to the Fund when and to what extent securities should be
purchased or disposed. The Agreement may be terminated at any time, without
the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors or by vote of a majority
of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund on not more than 60 days'
written notice to Valley Forge Management Corp. In the event of its assignment,
the Agreement will terminate automatically. Ultimate decisions as to the in-
vestment policy and as to individual purchases and sales of securities are made
by the Fund's officers and directors. For these services the Fund has agreed to
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pay to Valley Forge Management Corp. a fee of 1% per year on the net assets of
the Fund. All fees are computed on the average daily closing net asset value of
the Fund and are payable monthly. The fee is higher than the fee paid by most
other funds. Not withstanding, the Investment Advisor would forgo sufficient
fees to hold the total expenses of the Fund to less than 2.0% of the first 10
million in averaged assets and 1.5% of the next 20 million. These ratios esta-
blished by the Board of Directors in 1984 because they are believed to meet the
most restrictive state requirements. The total expenses of the Fund were 1.3%
of its averaged assets for the year 1997.
Pursuant to its contract with the Fund, the Investment Advisor is required to
render research, statistical, and Advisory services to the Fund; to make speci-
fic recommendations based on the Fund's investment requirements; and to pay the
salaries of those of the Funds employees who may be officers or directors or em-
ployees of the Investment Advisor. Fees, if any, of the custodian, registrar
transfer agents shall be paid by the Fund. The Fund pays all other expenses,
including fees and expenses of directors not affiliated with the Advisor; legal
and accounting fees; interest, taxes and brokerage commissions, recordkeeping
and the expense of operating its offices. The Investment Advisor has paid the
initial organizational costs of the Fund and will reimburse the Fund for any and
all losses incurred because of purchase reneges. It received $113,381 in man-
agement fees in 1997, $114,409 in 1996 and $108,983 in 1995.
CAPITALIZATION
Description of Common Stock: The authorized capitalization of the Fund consists
of 10,000,000 shares of common stock of $0.01 par value per share. Each share
has equal dividend, distribution and liquidation rights. There are no conver-
sion or pre-emptive rights applicable to any shares of the Fund. All shares
issued are fully paid and non-accessible.
Voting Rights: Each holder of common stocks has one vote for each share held.
Voting rights are non-cumulative. Therefore the holders of a majority of shares
of common stock can elect all directors of the Fund if they so choose, and the
holders of the remaining shares cannot elect any person as a director.
PURCHASE OF SHARES -REINVESTMENTS
The offering price of the shares offered by the Fund is at the net asset value
per share next determined after receipt of the purchase order by the Fund and is
computed in the manner described under the caption "PRICING OF SHARES" in this
Prospectus. The Fund reserves the right at its sole descretion to terminate the
offering of its shares made by this Prospectus at any time and to reject pur-
chase applications when, in the judgment of management such termination or re-
jection is in the best interests of the Fund.
Initial Investments: Initial purchase of shares of the Fund may be made only by
application submitted to the Fund. For the convenience of investors, a Share
Purchase Application form is provided with this Prospectus. The minimum initial
purchase of shares is $1,000 which is due and payable 3 business days after the
purchase date. Less may be accepted under especial circumstances.
Subsequent Purchases: Subsequent purchases may be made by mail or by phone and
are due and payable three business days after the purchase date. The minimum is
$100, but less may be accepted under especial circumstances.
Re-Investments: The Fund will automatically retain and reinvest dividends and
capital gains distributions in whole shares and use same for the purchase of
additional shares for the shareholder at net asset value as of the close of
business on the distribution date. Any surplus over whole shares will be paid
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on demand or applied to the next transaction according to shareholder instruc-
tions. A shareholder may at any time by letter or forms supplied by the Fund
direct the Fund to pay dividend and/or capital gains distributions, if any, to
such shareholder in cash.
Whole Shares: Only whole shares may be purchased from the Fund. No fractional
shares will be issued. The Fund will maintain an account for each shareholder
of shares for which no certificates have been issued.
REDEMPTION OF SHARES
The Fund will redeem all or any part of the shares of any shareholder who ten-
ders a request for redemption (if certificates have not been issued) or certifi-
cates with respect to shares for which certificates have been issued. In either
case, proper endorsements guaranteed either by a national bank or a member firm
of the New York Stock Exchange will be required unless the shareholder is known
to management.
The redemption price is the net asset value per share next determined after no-
tice is received by the Fund for redemption of shares. The proceeds received
by the shareholder may be more or less than his cost of such shares, depending
upon the net asset value per share at the time of redemption and the difference
should be treated by the shareholder as a capital gain or loss for federal in-
come tax purposes.
Payment by the Fund will ordinarily be made within three business days after
tender. The Fund may suspend the right of redemption or postpone the date of
payment if: The New York Stock Exchange is closed for other than customary week-
end or holiday closings, or when trading on the New York Stock Exchange is re-
stricted as determined by the Securities and Exchange Commission or when the
Securities and Exchange Commission has determined that an emergency exists, mak-
ing disposal of fund securities or valuation of net assets not reasonably prac-
ticable. The Fund intends to make payments in cash, however, the Fund reserves
the right to make payments in kind.
PRICING OF SHARES
The net asset value of the Fund's shares is determined as of the close of busi-
ness of the New York Stock Exchange on each business day of which that Exchange
is open (presently 4:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday exclusive of Washington's
Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christ-
mas & New Year's Day. The price is determined by dividing the value of its se-
curities, plus any cash and other assets less all liabilities, excluding capital
surplus, by the number of shares outstanding. The market value of securities
listed on a national exchange is determined to be the last recent sales price on
such exchange. Listed securities that have not recently traded and over-the-
counter securities are valued at the last bid price in such market.
Short term paper (debt obligations that mature in less than 61 days) are valued
at amortized cost which approximates market value. Other assets are valued at
fair market value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
RETIREMENT PLANS
Individual Retirement Account: Persons who earn compensation and are not active
participants (and who do not have a spouse who is an active participant) in an
employee maintained retirement plan may establish Individual Retirement Accounts
(IRA) using Fund shares. Annual contributions, limited to the lesser of $2,000
or 100% of compensation, are tax deductible from gross income. This IRA deduc-
tion is also retained for individual taxpayers and married couples with adjusted
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gross incomes within certain specified limits. All individuals may make nonde-
ductible IRA contributions to separate accounts to the extent that they are not
eligible for a deductible contribution.
Earnings under the IRA are reinvested and are tax-deferred until withdrawals be-
gin. The maximum annual contribution may be increased to $4,000 if you have a
spouse who earns no compensation during the taxable year. A separate and inde-
pendent Spousal IRA must be maintained.
You may begin to make non-penalty withdrawals as early as age 59 1/2 or as late
as age 70 1/2. In the event of death or disability, withdrawals may be made be-
fore age 59 1/2 without penalty.
A Disclosure Statement is required by U.S. Treasury Regulations. This Statement
describes the general provisions of the IRA and is forwarded to all prospective
IRA's. There is no fee to open and no annual fee charged to maintain a Valley
Forge Fund IRA. All IRA's may be revoked within 7 days of their establishment
with no penalty.
TAX STATUS
Under provisions of Sub-Chapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amend-
ed, the Fund, by paying out substantially all of its investment income and rea-
lized capital gains, has been and intends to continue to be relieved of federal
income tax on the amounts distributed to shareholders. In order to qualify as
a "regulated investment company" under Sub-Chapter M, at least 90% of the Fund's
income must be derived from dividends, interest and gains from securities trans-
actions, no more than 30% of the Fund's profits may be derived from sales of se-
curities held less than three months, and no more than 50% of the Fund's assets
may be in security holdings that exceed 5% of the total assets of the Fund at
the time of purchase.
Distribution of any net long term capital gains realized by the Fund in 1998
will be taxable to the shareholder as long term capital gains, regardless of the
length of time Fund shares have been held by the investor. All income realized
by the Fund, including short term capital gains, will be taxable to the share-
holder as ordinary income. Dividends from net income will be made annually or
more frequently at the discretion of the Fund's Board of Directors. Dividends
received shortly after purchase of shares by an investor will have the effect of
reducing the per share net asset value of his shares by the amount of such divi-
dends or distributions and, although in effect a return of capital, are subject
to federal income taxes.
The Fund is required by federal law to withhold 31% of reportable payments
(which may include dividends, capital gains, distributions and redemptions) paid
to shareholders who have not complied with IRS regulations. In order to avoid
this withholding requirement, you must certify on a W-9 tax form supplied by
the Fund that your Social Security or Taxpayer Identification Number provided is
correct and that you are not currently subject to back-up withholding, or that
you are exempt from back-up withholding.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Officers and Directors of the Fund, together with their addresses, principal
occupations during the past five years are:
Name and Address Position Principal Occupation Past 5 Yrs
Bernard B. Klawans President President
1375 Anthony Wayne Dr. Interested Director Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
Wayne, PA. Valley Forge, PA.
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Dr. Gerd H. Dahl Secretary Director Ag. Chem Research
679 Jefferson Rd. Interested Director Elf Atochem
Bryn Mawr, PA. Philadelphia, PA.
Victor J. Belanger Non-Interested VP & Chief Ops Officer
P.O. Box #96, Director Linearizer Technologies Inc.
Princeton Jct., NJ. Robbinsville, NJ.
Dr. James P. King Non-Interested President
904 Breezwood Lane Director Desilube Technology Inc.
Lansdale, PA. Lansdale, PA.
Dr. Lawrence C. Miller Non-Interested Dr. of Dental Medicine
13 Manor Road Director Paoli, PA.
Paoli, PA.
Dr. Thomas A. Fosnocht Non-Interested Dr. of Dental Surgery
737 Hillview Rd. Director Paoli, PA.
Malvern, PA.
William A. Texter Non-Interested Manager Corp. Nuclear Quality
9 Charter Oak Dr. Director PECO Energy Co.
Newtown Sq., PA. Philadelphia, PA.
Nancy W. Klawans Treasurer Treasurer
1375 Anthony Wayne Dr. Wife of President Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
Wayne, PA. Valley Forge, PA.
A total of $3,457 has been paid in 1997 to officers and directors of the Fund to
compensate for travel expenses associated with their Fund duties. The Fund does
not compensate officers & directors that are affiliated with the Investment Ad-
viser except as they may benefit through payment of the Advisory fee (see pg 3).
BROKERAGE
The Fund requires all brokers to effect transactions in portfolio securities in
such a manner as to get prompt execution of the orders at the most favorable
price.
The Fund will place all orders for purchase and sale of its portfolio securities
through the Fund's President who is answerable to the Fund's Board of Directors.
He may select brokers who, in addition to meeting primary requirements of exe-
cution and price, may furnish statistical or other factual information and ser-
vices, which, in the opinion of management, are helpful or necessary to the
Fund's normal operations. Information or services may include economic studies,
industry studies, statistical analyses, corporate reports, or other forms of as-
sistance to the Fund or its Adviser. No effort is made to determine the value
of these services or the amount they might have reduced expenses of the Adviser.
Other than set forth above, the Fund has no fixed policy, formula, method, or
criteria which it uses in allocating brokerage business to brokers furnishing
these materials and services. In its most recently completed year, 1996, the
Fund paid $17,324 in brokerage commissions. Brokerage comissions were $14,717
in 1995 and $26,817 in 1994. The Board of Directors evaluates and reviews the
reasonableness of brokerage commissions paid semiannually.
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LANDSBURG PLATT RASCHIATORE & DALTON
Certified Public Accountants
117 South 17th Street 13th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-561-6633
Fax 215-561-2070
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Valley
Forge Fund, Inc., including the portfolio of investments in securities as of
December 31, 1997, the related statement of operations for the year then ended,
the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period
then ended, and the financial highlights and related ratios/supplemental data
for each of the five years in the period then ended. These financial statements
and financial highlights and related ratios/supplemental data are the responsi-
bilty of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements and related ratios/supplementa data based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing stand-
ards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain re-
asonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial high-
lights and related ratios/supplemental data are free of material misstatement.
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirma-
tion of securities owned as of December 31, 1997, verified by examination and by
correspondence with brokers and the application of alternative auditing proce-
dures for unsettled security transactions. An audit includes assessing the ac-
counting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and the selected per share data and ra-
tios referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Valley Forge Fund, Inc. as of December 31, 1997, the results of its
operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of
the two years in the period then ended, and the selected per share ratios for
each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
Landsburg Platt Raschiatore & Dalton
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
January 27, 1998
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VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES - DECEMBER 31, 1997
# Shares or
Princ Amt Value
COMMON STOCKS: 30.16%
MISCELLANEOUS 11.17%
Allied Signal, Inc. 12,000 467,244
Boeing, Inc. 4,000 195,748
Borden Chem/Plastics L.P. 8,000 66,496
CompUSA, Inc. 4,000 124,000
USF&G Corporation 16,000 352,992
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1,206,480
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PRECIOUS METALS 6.07%
Amax Gold, Inc. 32,000 73,984
Barrick Gold 16,000 298,000
Homestake Mining 32,000 284,000
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655,984
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RETAILERS 12.92%
Burlington Coat Factory 8,000 131,496
Office Max, Inc. 8,000 116,000
Pep Boys 20,000 477,500
Supervalu Inc. 16,000 670,000
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1,394,996
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,712,375) 3,257,460
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PREFERRED STOCKS: 5.13%
Battle Mountain Gold $3.25 cm Cv Pfd 8,000 360,000
Coeur Dalene Mines adj fed Cv Pfd 16,000 194,000
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TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $727,549) 554,000
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BONDS: 2.24%
Boston Chicken con sub deb 4.5% due 02/01/04 500,000 242,500
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TOTAL BONDS (Cost $412,468) 242,500
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SHORT TERM INVESTMENT: 62.05%
Hawaii Elect Ind 5.95% due 02/09/98 2,475,208 2,475,208
Penn Power & Light 5.85% due 01/16/98 2,970,750 2,970,750
Royal Bank Gold Money Market 4.31% 1,254,645 1,254,645
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TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENT (Cost $ 6,700,603) 6,700,603
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TOTAL SECURITIES - 99.58% (Cost $11,552,995) $10,754,563
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES - DECEMBER 31, 1997
ASSETS: Investments in securities, at value (cost $11,552,995) $10,754,563
Cash 242,429
Receivable for securities sold 42,175
Receivable for interest and dividends 36,807
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Total assets $11,075,974
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LIABILITIES: Management fee payable $ 9,500
Payable for investment securities purchased 266,470
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Total liabilities 275,970
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COMMITMENTS & CONTINGENCIES -
NET ASSETS: (equivalent to $8.96/sh based on 1,205,838 sh of cap-
ital stock outstanding, 10 million authorized, $.001 par value) $10,800,004
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COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS: Shares of common stock 1,206
Paid in capital 11,510,508
Accumulated net investment income 86,722
Net unrealized depreciation of investments (798,432)
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Net assets, December 31, 1997 $11,422,977
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS - FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
INVESTMENT INCOME: Dividends $ 95,683
Interest 403,873
Miscellaneous 7,697
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Total investment income 507,253
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EXPENSES: Audit 3,200
Blanket brokers bond 1,365
Computer services 8,000
Management fee 113,381
Officer & Director expense 3,457
Office expenses 15,527
Registration & filing fees 2,996
Franchise taxes 920
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Total expenses 148,846
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INVESTMENT INCOME - NET: $ 358,407
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NET REALIZED GAIN ON SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS: 676,368
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED DEPRECIATION OF INVESTMENTS: (372,523)
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NET GAIN ON INVESTMENTS: $ 303,845
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS: $ 662,252
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
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: 1997 1996
Investment income - net $ 358,407 $ 358,568
Net realized gain on securities transactions 676,368 450,824
Net change in unrealized (dep) app of investments (372,523) (132,057)
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Net inc in net assets resulting from operations 662,252 677,335
Dist to shareholders from inv income - net (360,535) (353,336)
Dist to shareholders from net realized gain on inv (688,293) (455,917)
Net capital share transactions (236,397) 404,384
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Net (decrease) increase in net assets (622,973) 272,466
NET ASSETS: Beginning of year 11,422,977 11,150,511
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End of year $10,800,004 $11,422,977
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VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, DECEMBER 31, 1996
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: Valley Forge Fund, Inc.
(the "Fund") is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended,
as a non-diversified, open-end management investment company. The following
is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the
Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The policies are in con-
formity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Fund values its securities, where market quotations are readily available,
at market value based on the last recorded sales price as reported by the prin-
cipal securities exchange on which the security is traded, or if the security
is not traded on an exchange, market value is based on the latest bid price.
Short term investments are valued at cost, approximating market value. Amorti-
zation of the discount on these holdings are reflected in accrued interest.
The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue
Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all
its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore no federal income tax provi-
sion is required.
The Fund intends to distribute to shareholders substantially all of its net in-
vestment income and net realized and long-term capital gains at year end.
ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assump-
tions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2 CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS Capital stock transactions were as follows:
Years ended December 31,
1997 1996
Shares Amount Shares Amount
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Shares sold 78,260 $ 777,806 83,66 $ 808,446
Shares issued in reinvest of div 113,309 1,011,850 82,960 778,165
Shares redeemed (206,543) (2,026,053) (121,966) (1,182,227)
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Net (decrease) increase (14,974) $ 236,397 44,662 $ 404,384
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NOTE 3 INVESTMENTS For the year ended December 31, 1997, purchases and sales of
investment securities other than short-term investments aggregated $6,785,583
and $6,694,610 respectively. The gross unrealized appreciation for all securi-
ties totaled $40,556 and the gross unrealized depreciation for all securities
totaled $266,344 or a net unrealized depreciation of $798,432. The aggregate
cost of securities for federal income tax purposes at December 31, 1997 was
$11,552,995
NOTE 4 INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER RELATED TRANSACTIONS The Fund
has an investment advisory agreement with the Valley Forge Management Corp.,
(VFMC) whereby VFMC receives a fee of 1% per year on the net assets of the Fund.
All fees are computed on the average daily closing net asset value of the Fund
and are payable monthly. For the year ended December 31, 1997 VFMC received
$113,381 in investment advisory fees.
Mr Bernard Klawans is the sole owner, director and officer of VFMC and is also
president of the Fund. Mr. Klawans also receives $8,000 per year from the Fund
for computer leasing.
NOTE 5 DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS On December 31, 1997, a distribution of
$.96 per share aggregating $1,048,828 was paid to shareholders of record on Dec-
ember 31, 1997 from net investment income ($.33 per share is treated as ordinary
income and $.63 per share as distribution from capital gains).
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND RELATED RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
For a share outstanding throughout each fiscal year ending December 31st
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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Net asset value start of year $ 9.36 $ 9.48 $ 9.41 $ 9.51 $ 9.00
Income from investment operations:
Net investment income .30 .32 .33 .19 .15
Net realized & unrealized cap gains .26 .27 .39 1.39 .53
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Total from investment operations 9.92 10.07 10.41 10.09 10.54
Less distributions:
Dividends from net investment inc (.33) (.31) (.33) (.20) (.15)
Distributions from capital gains (.63) (.40) (.60) (.48) (.88)
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Net asset value end of year $ 8.96 $ 9.36 $ 9.48 $ 9.41 $ 9.51
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Total return 5.98% 6.22% 10.63% 6.10% 17.11%
Net assets year end (in 000's) $10,800 $11,423 $11,151 $10,725 $10,049
Ratios to Average Net Assets
Expenses 1.3% 1.4% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4%
Net investment income 3.2% 3.3% 3.2% 1.8% 1.4%
Portfolio turnover rate 59.7% 42.4 15.7% 53.7% 22.3%
Average commission per share $ .0646 $ .0695 $ .0683 N/A N/A
N/A - Disclosure not applicable to prior periods
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FORM N-1A
PART C - OTHER INFORMATION
Contents Page #
1. Financial Statements & Exhibits ............................. 1
2. Control Persons ............................................. 1
3. Number of Shareholders ...................................... 1
4. Indemnification ............................................. 1
5. Activities of Investment Advisor ............................ 1
6. Principal Underwriters ...................................... 1
7. Location of Accounts & Records .............................. 1
8. Management Services ......................................... 1
9. Distribution Expenses ....................................... 1
10. Undertakings ................................................ 1
11. Auditor's Consent ........................................... 2
12. Signatures .................................................. 3
Exhibits
Reimbursement Agreements - Officers/Directors ................ 10 ii
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1. a. Financial Statements - Condensed financial information on a per share
basis is presented in Part A for 1997. All other financial statements are
presented in Part B. These include:
STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES - DECEMBER 31, 1997
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
Year ended Dec. 31, 1996 incorporated by reference to Amendment 36
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DEC. 31, 1997 & 1996
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - DECEMBER 31, 1997
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES DECEMBER 31, 1997
b. Exhibits
(3.i) Articles of Incorporation
(3.ii) By-Laws
(10.i) Investment Advisory Contract
(10.ii) Reimbursement Agreements with Officers and/or Directors
(99.1) Opinion of Counsel Concerning Fund Securities
All exhibits are incorporated by reference to post-effective amendment no. 25
of the Securities Act of 1933 except exhibit (10.ii) which is attached.
2. Control Persons - Not applicable
3. Number of Shareholders - There were 1073 shareholders of the Valley Forge
Fund, Inc. as of December 31, 1997.
4. Indemnification - Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the
Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers & controlling
persons of the registrant, the registrant has been advised that, in the o-
pinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission, such indemnification is a-
gainst public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforce-
able. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a
director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, of-
ficer or controlling person in connection with the securities being register-
ed, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has
been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jur-
isdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication
of such issue.
5. Activities of Investment Advisor - The Valley Forge Management Corporation's
activity at the present time is performance on its Investment Advisory Con-
tracts currently effective with the Valley Forge Fund, Inc. and The O'Higgins
Fund. Mr Bernard Klawans, owner of the Investment Adviser, is also president
of the Bookkeeper Corporation, Wayne, PA. that leases and sells turnkey hard-
ware/software computer systems and owner of the Raven Motel in Media, PA.
6. Principal Underwriter - The Fund acts as its own underwriter.
7. Location of Accounts & Records - All fund records are held at corporate head-
quarters - 1375 Anthony Wayne Drive, Wayne, Pa. 19087 - with the exception of
security certificates that are in a safe deposit box at the Royal Bank of
Pennsylvania, DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA.
8. Not applicable
9. Distribution Expenses - The fund currently bears no distribution expenses.
10. Not applicable
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Landsburg Platt Raschiatore & Dalton
Certified Public Accountants
117 S. 17th St. 13th Fl.
Philadelphia, PA. 19103
215-561-6633
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the inclusion by reference in Post-Effective Amendment No. 22 to
the Registration Statement on Form N-1A of Valley Forge Fund, Inc. of our report
dated January 27, 1998 on our examination of the Financial Statements of such
Company. We also consent to the reference to our firm in such Post-Effective
Amendment.
Landsburg Platt Raschiatore & Dalton (Signature)
Friday February 20, 1998
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Invest-
ment Company Act of 1940, the VALLEY FORGE FUND, Inc. certifies that it
meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this Registration State-
ment and has duly caused this amendment to the Registration Statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the
City of Wayne and State of Pennsylvania, on the 24th day of February, 1998.
VALLEY FORGE FUND, INC.
Bernard B. Klawans,
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to
the Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signatures Title Date
Bernard B. Klawans President, CEO and Director 02-24-98
Gerd H. Dahl Secretary and Director 02-24-98
Nancy W. Klawans Treasurer 02-24-98
Victor J. Belanger Director 02-24-98
Dr. Thomas A. Fosnocht Director 02-24-98
Dr. James P. King Director 02-24-98
Donald A. Peterson Director 02-24-98
William A. Texter Director 02-24-98
Exhibit - 10 ii
Reimbursement Agreements
The Fund reimburses officers and directors not affiliated with the Investment
Adviser to compensate for travel expenses associated with performance of their
duties. A total of $3,457 was paid in this regard in 1997.
The Fund does not now, and has no plans to compensate officers and directors who
are affiliated with the Investment Advisor except indirectly through payment of
the management fee.
