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   811-02265  
 
Value Line Fund, Inc.
   
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
     
7 Times Square, New York, N.Y. 10036
 
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-907-1900
 
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
 
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2013
 
 
 
Item I.  Reports to Stockholders.
 
 A copy of the Semi-Annual Report to Stockholders for the period ended 6/30/13 is included with this Form.

 
 
 
 
 
INVESTMENT ADVISER   
EULAV Asset Management
 
S E M I  -  A N N U A L  R E P O R T
 
   
7 Times Square 21st Floor
 
J u n e  3 0 ,  2 0 1 3
 
   
New York, NY 10036-6524
     
 
DISTRIBUTOR
EULAV Securities LLC
 
Value Line Premier
Growth Fund, Inc.
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
 
Value Line Income and
Growth Fund, Inc.
 
Value Line Larger
Companies Fund, Inc.
 
   
7 Times Square 21st Floor
   
   
New York, NY 10036-6524
   
 
CUSTODIAN BANK
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
   
   
225 Franklin Street
   
   
Boston, MA 02110
   
 
SHAREHOLDER
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
   
 
SERVICING AGENT
c/o BFDS
   
   
P.O. Box 219729
   
   
Kansas City, MO 64121-9729
   
 
INDEPENDENT
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
   
 
REGISTERED PUBLIC
300 Madison Avenue
   
 
ACCOUNTING FIRM
New York, NY 10017
   
 
LEGAL COUNSEL
Peter D. Lowenstein, Esq.
   
   
515 West Lyon Farm Drive
   
   
Greenwich, CT 06831
   
 
DIRECTORS
Mitchell E. Appel
   
   
Joyce E. Heinzerling
   
   
Francis C. Oakley
   
   
David H. Porter
   
   
Paul Craig Roberts
   
   
Nancy-Beth Sheerr
   
   
Daniel S. Vandivort
   
 
OFFICERS
Mitchell E. Appel
   
   
President
   
   
Michael J. Wagner
     
   
Chief Compliance Officer
     
   
Emily D. Washington
     
   
Treasurer and Secretary
     
         
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This unaudited report is issued for information to shareholders. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a currently effective prospectus of the Funds (obtainable from the Distributor).
     
         
 
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To Our Shareholders (unaudited):
 
Welcome to our consolidated semi-annual report for the six months ended June 30, 2013. Enclosed in the report you will find the following funds (individually a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):
 
 
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
 
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
 
Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
 
We encourage you to carefully review the information in this report, which includes economic observations, each of your Fund’s performance data and highlights, schedule of investments, and financial statements. The following sub sections describe the manager’s commentary for each of the individual funds.
 
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
The Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc. (symbol: VALSX) earned a total return of 9.08% for the six-month period, versus a total return of 13.82% for the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index.(1) The Fund invests primarily in “Growth” stocks, which trailed “Value” stocks during the period. In particular, the portfolio’s returns lagged in the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors.
 
Notwithstanding short-term ebbs and flows, the Fund has widely outpaced the S&P 500 benchmark since the current senior portfolio manager first took the reins in late 1996. Moreover, the Fund has outperformed its peers for the three-, five- and ten-year periods ending June 30, 2013, as noted by both of the leading independent mutual fund advisory services, Morningstar(2) (mid-cap growth category) and Lipper Inc.(3) (multi-cap growth category). Morningstar gives the Fund an overall Return rating of Above Average and an overall Risk rating of Below Average, an enviable combinationi. Lipper awards its top Lipper Leader rating of 5 to the Fund for overall Total Return (439 funds), overall Consistent Return (436), and overall Preservation (10,312), versus peers as of July 2013ii.
 
Our disciplined investment strategy has served the Fund well. First and foremost, we invest in high-quality companies with proven records of success, demonstrated by superior earnings performance and superior stock performance relative to competition over the past ten years or more. Second, we closely monitor quarterly earnings reports and relative stock price momentum of the Fund’s holdings for any signs of sub-par performance. With about 200 stocks in the portfolio, we do not become attached to any single holding and do not hesitate to sell laggards, replacing them with stocks showing superior momentum. This discipline is key to your Fund’s long-term success. Yet annual portfolio turnover has averaged a moderate 15% over the past five years, limiting trading costs.
 
Controlling risk is of major importance to us. Risk measures published by Morningstar show that your Fund has protected shareholders from downside volatility significantly better than the average fund in its peer group. We achieve this through maintaining a widely diversified portfolio of high-quality companies, containing representatives from nearly every industry. Only 12% of the Fund’s assets are invested in its ten largest holdings, as of June 30th. We invest across the entire range of company size, too. Current holdings are about 45% large-cap stocks, 40% mid-cap and 15% small-cap.
 
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We believe our time-tested investment discipline will continue to benefit the Premier Growth Fund’s shareholders in the future.
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc. (symbol: VLIFX) earned a total return of 10.81% for the six months ending June 30, 2013. That compared with a total return of 13.82% for the benchmark index, the Standard & Poor’s 500.(1) The Fund invests primarily in “Growth” stocks, which trailed “Value” stocks during the period. In particular, the portfolio’s returns lagged in the Healthcare and Financial Services sectors. In 2009, we repositioned your Fund for improved performance. We are gratified by the results. For the three years ended June 30, 2013, the Fund earned an average annual total return of 19.25%. Compared with an average annual total return of 18.45% for the S&P 500 (1-yr 17.02%, 5-yr 0.87% & 10-yr 4.43%). For the same three year period, your Fund placed in the top quintile of its peer group, as measured by both of the leading independent mutual fund advisory services, Morningstar (mid-cap growth category-637 funds) and Lipper Inc. (multi-cap growth category-439 funds)iii. The 2009 repositioning included a broadening of Value Line Fund’s stock selection universe to encompass the 1,200 or so stocks in the top three Ranks of the Value Line Timeliness Ranking System. This has allowed greater diversification of the portfolio, which reduces exposure to any single economic sector. It has also resulted in decreased turnover of portfolio holdings, which lowers trading costs. At the same time, we handed the reins to our senior portfolio manager who has demonstrated widely recognized success managing other equity portfolios in our fund family for over twenty years.
 
The Fund’s expanded stock selection criteria allow us to implement our disciplined investment strategy to full advantage. We invest in proven winners---those companies that have established ten-year records of superior relative earnings growth and stock price growth. We also look for companies demonstrating strong short-term, quarter-to-quarter, relative earnings momentum and stock price momentum. If a holding later falters on these measures, we do not hesitate to replace it with a stock showing superior strength.
 
The Fund invests in companies of all sizes. Its approximately 150 holdings are well-diversified in that respect, currently comprised of about 40% large-capitalization companies, 40% mid-cap and 20% small-cap. In addition, the portfolio is widely diversified across many industries. Moreover, only about 15% of assets are invested in the Value Line Fund’s top ten holdings.
 
We will continue to maintain our time-tested investment discipline for this Fund.
 
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
 
The Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc. (symbol: VALIX) had a total return of 8.05% for the first six months of 2013. This compares to a total return of 7.32% for the blended index of 60% Standard & Poor’s 500 stock Index(1) and 40% Barclay’s Capital US Aggregate Bond Index(4) for the same period. The Fund’s asset allocation at the end of June had a weighting of 71% in stocks and bonds convertible into common stock, 23% in fixed income and 6% in cash.
 
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Prospects of a slow but steady economic recovery were boosted by continued improvement in the housing sector and US employment over the first six months of the year. While global macro-economic events caused periods of uncertainty, stocks ended the period with solid gains. The role of the Federal Reserve and its commitment to its Quantitative Easing program that supplies liquidity to the financial markets will be hotly contested going forward and will likely add volatility to share prices for the remainder of the year and beyond.
 
The Fund benefited by having an asset allocation that underweighted fixed income securities and over-weighted equities versus its benchmark during the period. In its stock allocation, the Fund benefited from good stock selection in the consumer staples, financials, healthcare, technology, and utility sectors. An underweighted position in technology also benefited the Fund. Detracting from the Fund’s performance in the period was stock selection in the energy and materials sectors. At the end of June, the Fund was over-weighted in industrials, utilities (where many stocks with higher dividend yields reside) and financials while being underweighted in energy, consumer discretionary, and healthcare sectors. We continue to emphasize stocks with healthy and growing dividend yields selling at reasonable valuation levels in our investment process.
 
In our fixed income investments for this Fund, we continue to believe that bonds are less attractive than stocks and continue to underweight them at this time. We believe improving economic conditions will send fixed income prices lower while stocks will benefit from higher earnings and cash flow. Going forward, we will be mindful of the possibility of another economic slowdown and its potential effects on both stocks and bonds and continue to emphasize opportunities that afford reasonable valuation levels, healthy balance sheets, income generation and positive cash flows.
 
The current environment is especially conducive to a well-diversified balanced approach to investing. Our goal in this Fund is to preserve capital in the short term while generating solid total returns (income plus capital appreciation) in the longer term across economic cycles.
 
Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
 
The Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc. (symbol: VALLX) had a total return of 9.10% for the first six months of 2013 which compares to a total return of 13.82% for the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock Index(1) and 11.80% for the Russell 1000 Growth Index.(5)
 
Results in the Fund for the first six months of the year benefited from good stock selection in the healthcare and consumer staples sectors. An underweighted position in the energy sector and an over weighted position in consumer discretionary sector also benefited the Fund. However, an underweighted position in the financial services sector detracted from the Fund’s performance for the period as did over-weighted positions in technology and materials. Stock selection in the technology and materials sectors also detracted from the Fund’s results as those stocks underperformed the overall market for the period.
 
In this Fund, we continue to emphasize larger-capitalized stocks that generally are ranked in the higher categories of 1, 2 or 3 in the Value Line Timeliness Ranking System. The Fund ended the period with over-weighted positions in the consumer discretionary, technology, materials, and healthcare sectors, while being underweighted in the financials, consumer staples and energy sectors.
 
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Our goal continues to be to generate solid returns through capital growth across economic cycles.
 
Sincerely,
 
/s/ Mitchell Appel
   
Mitchell Appel
 
President of the Value Line Funds
 
   
/s/ Stephen Grant
   
Stephen Grant
 
Portfolio Manager of The Value Line Premier Growth Fund and The Value Line Fund
 
   
/s/ Mark Spellman
   
Mark Spellman
 
Portfolio Manager of The Value Line Income and Growth Fund and The Value Line Larger Companies Fund
 

 
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment can fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost; and that current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expense of a fund. This and other important information about a fund is contained in the fund’s prospectus. A copy of our fund’s prospectus can be obtained free of charge by going to our website at www.vlfunds.com or calling 800.243.2729.
 
(1)
The S&P 500 Index consists of 500 stocks which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, American Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ National Market System and is representative of the broad stock market. This is an unmanaged index and does not reflect charges, expenses or taxes, and it is not possible to directly invest in this index.
 
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(2)
The Morningstar RatingTM for funds methodology rates funds based on an enhanced Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure, which also accounts for the effects of all sales charges, loads, or redemption fees. Funds are ranked by their Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return scores and stars are assigned using the following scale: 5 stars for top 10%; 4 stars next 22.5%; 3 stars next 35%; 2 stars next 22.5%; 1 star for bottom 10%. Funds are rated for up to three periods: the trailing three-, five-, and 10-years. For a fund that does not change categories during the evaluation period, the overall rating is calculated using the following weights: At least 3 years, but less than 5 years uses 100% three-year rating. At least 5 years but less than 10 years uses 60% five-year rating / 40% three-year rating. At least 10 years uses 50% ten-year rating / 30% five-year rating / 20% three-year rating.
 
i Morningstar Risk: 3-yr Low, 5-Yr & 10-yr Below Avg. Morningstar Return: 3-yr & 10-yr Above Avg, 5-yr Average.
 
ii Total Return 3-yr 5/439, 5-yr 4/383, 10-yr 5/250; Consistent Return 3-yr 5/436, 5-yr 5/380, 10-yr 5/247.
 
Preservation 3-yr 5/10312, 5-yr 5/8800, 10-yr 4/5073.
 
iii1-yr 315/508 funds, 5-yr 363/383,10-yr 244/250.
 
(3)
Lipper Leader ratings are derived from highly sophisticated formulas that analyze funds against clearly defined criteria. Funds are compared to similar funds, and only those that truly stand out are awarded Lipper Leader status. Funds are ranked against their peers on each of four measures: Total Return, Consistent Return, Preservation, and Expense. A fifth measure, Tax Efficiency, applies in the United States. Scores are subject to change every month and are calculated for the following periods: 3-year, 5-year, 10-year, and overall. The overall calculation is based on an equal-weighted average of percentile ranks for each measure over 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year periods (if applicable). For each measure, the highest 20% of funds in each peer group are named Lipper Leaders. The next 20% receive a rating of 4; the middle 20% are rated 3; the next 20% are rated 2, and the lowest 20% are rated 1.
 
(4)
The Barclay’s Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-through’s), ABS, and CMBS.
 
(5)
The Russell 1000 Index is representative of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity market.
 
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Economic Highlights (unaudited):
 
The S&P 500 Index continued its upward climb in 2013 returning 13.82 % for the six months ended June 30, 2013. The equity market found support from a significantly stronger real estate market and a modest drop in the national unemployment rate from 2012 levels.
 
The U.S. economy grew modestly in the second quarter.  Real GDP rose 1.7%, constrained by tax hikes and defense spending cuts.  Consumer spending, the largest component of GDP, was quite modest despite a rebound in personal income of 4.1%.  The personal savings rate rose to 4.5%, suggesting that the consumer may have some financial cushion to increase spending going forward.  Some strength in business investment indicates that a 3% growth rate in the U.S. is possible later in 2013. However, sequestration is expected to continue to remain a bit of a headwind for the economy in the third quarter.
 
Recent jobs gains also raise hopes for a stronger economy in the second half of 2013.  U.S. employers added 195,000 jobs in June and hiring was more robust in the two previous months than had been previously estimated. The three-month stretch, April through June, delivered the best jobs numbers since early 2012. The unemployment rate stayed at 7.6% despite an influx of additional people starting to look for work.
 
Despite this improvement in job creation, it has not been enough for the Fed to alter its economic stimulus policy of keeping short term interest rates at extremely low levels. While the Fed has indicated a willingness to slow its monthly bond buying program, it is clear that any tapering of this program remains data dependent.
 
Inflationary pressures have remained modest this year despite a growing economy.  The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% in June on a seasonally adjusted basis. Much of the monthly rise was due to increased gasoline prices. Over the last 12 months the all items index increased 1.8%. While advances in the indexes for shelter, medical care, and apparel accounted for most of the rise, limited wage growth was a partial offset and contributed to the relatively benign inflationary environment.
 
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FUND EXPENSES (unaudited):
 
Example
 
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in each Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
 
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, 2013 through June 30, 2013).
 
Actual Expenses
 
The first line in the table below for each Fund provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, 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 for each Fund under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
 
The second line in the table for each Fund provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ 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 the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
                         
   
Beginning
account value
1/1/13
 
Ending
account value
6/30/13
 
Expenses
paid during
period 1/1/13
thru 6/30/13*
Actual
                       
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
$
1,000.00
   
$
1,090.85
   
$
6.35
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
   
1,000.00
     
1,108.11
     
5.34
 
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
   
1,000.00
     
1,080.54
     
5.67
 
Value Line Larger Companies, Fund, Inc.
   
1,000.00
     
1,091.00
     
5.16
 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
                       
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
   
1,000.00
     
1,018.72
     
6.13
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
   
1,000.00
     
1,019.72
     
5.12
 
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
   
1,000.00
     
1,019.35
     
5.50
 
Value Line Larger Companies, Fund, Inc.
   
1,000.00
     
1,019.86
     
4.99
 

*
Expenses are equal to the Funds’ annualized expense ratio of 1.22%, 1.02%, 1.10%, and 1.00%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 to reflect the one-half year period. These expense ratios may differ from the expense ratios shown in the Financial Highlights.
 
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Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
Portfolio Highlights at June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
Ten Largest Holdings
                     
Issue
 
Shares
 
Value
 
Percentage of
Net Assets
 
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
   
10,600
 
$
6,089,700
 
1.7
%
 
Companhia de Bebidas das Americas ADR
   
130,000
   
4,855,500
 
1.3
%
 
Roper Industries, Inc.
   
36,000
   
4,471,920
 
1.2
%
 
ANSYS, Inc.
   
60,000
   
4,386,000
 
1.2
%
 
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
   
47,000
   
4,335,280
 
1.2
%
 
Stericycle, Inc.
   
37,600
   
4,152,168
 
1.1
%
 
AMETEK, Inc.
   
96,750
   
4,092,525
 
1.1
%
 
Precision Castparts Corp.
   
17,800
   
4,022,978
 
1.1
%
 
FMC Technologies, Inc.
   
70,000
   
3,897,600
 
1.1
%
 
Union Pacific Corp.
   
25,000
   
3,857,000
 
1.1
%
 
                     
Asset Allocation – Percentage of Net Assets
 
(PIE CHART)
 
Sector Weightings – Percentage of Total Investment Securities*
 
(BAR CHART)
 
*Sector weightings exclude short-term investments.
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The Value Line Fund, Inc.
Portfolio Highlights at June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
Ten Largest Holdings
                     
Issue
 
Shares
 
Value
 
Percentage of
Net Assets
 
TJX Companies, Inc. (The)
   
44,000
 
$
2,202,640
 
2.0
%
 
Rollins, Inc.
   
79,600
   
2,061,640
 
1.8
%
 
Yum! Brands, Inc.
   
24,800
   
1,719,632
 
1.5
%
 
AutoZone, Inc.
   
4,000
   
1,694,760
 
1.5
%
 
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
   
26,000
   
1,604,460
 
1.4
%
 
AMETEK, Inc.
   
36,750
   
1,554,525
 
1.4
%
 
Roper Industries, Inc.
   
12,400
   
1,540,328
 
1.4
%
 
McDonald’s Corp.
   
15,300
   
1,514,700
 
1.3
%
 
Alliance Data Systems Corp.
   
8,300
   
1,502,549
 
1.3
%
 
Express Scripts Holding Co.
   
24,340
   
1,501,534
 
1.3
%
 
                     
Asset Allocation – Percentage of Net Assets
                   
 
(PIE CHART)
 
Sector Weightings – Percentage of Total Investment Securities*
 
(BAR CHART)
 
*Sector weightings exclude short-term investments.
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Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
Portfolio Highlights at June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
Ten Largest Holdings
                     
Issue
 
Shares/Principal
Amount
 
Value
 
Percentage of
Net Assets
 
Google, Inc. Class A
   
4,000
 
$
3,521,480
 
1.1
%
 
Johnson & Johnson
   
37,000
   
3,176,820
 
1.0
%
 
Intel Corp.
   
129,000
   
3,124,380
 
1.0
%
 
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)
   
40,000
   
3,079,600
 
1.0
%
 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
   
34,000
   
3,071,900
 
1.0
%
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 9/30/16
 
$
3,000,000
   
3,020,391
 
1.0
%
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 10/15/14
 
$
3,000,000
   
3,010,782
 
1.0
%
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
   
57,000
   
3,009,030
 
1.0
%
 
Microsoft Corp.
   
87,000
   
3,004,110
 
1.0
%
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.63%, 2/15/20
 
$
2,650,000
   
2,956,200
 
1.0
%
 
                     
Asset Allocation – Percentage of Net Assets
                   
 
(PIE CHART)
 
Sector Weightings – Percentage of Total Investment Securities*
 
(BAR CHART)
 
*Sector weightings exclude short-term investments.
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Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
Portfolio Highlights at June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
Ten Largest Holdings
                     
Issue
 
Shares
 
Value
 
Percentage of
Net Assets
 
Google, Inc. Class A
   
3,700
 
$
3,257,369
 
1.7
%
 
Union Pacific Corp.
   
20,000
   
3,085,600
 
1.7
%
 
Actavis, Inc.
   
24,000
   
3,029,280
 
1.6
%
 
Starbucks Corp.
   
44,000
   
2,881,560
 
1.5
%
 
Visa, Inc. Class A
   
15,000
   
2,741,250
 
1.5
%
 
Precision Castparts Corp.
   
12,000
   
2,712,120
 
1.5
%
 
DIRECTV
   
44,000
   
2,711,280
 
1.5
%
 
Viacom, Inc. Class B
   
39,000
   
2,653,950
 
1.4
%
 
Costco Wholesale Corp.
   
24,000
   
2,653,680
 
1.4
%
 
Apple, Inc.
   
6,500
   
2,574,520
 
1.4
%
 
                     
Asset Allocation – Percentage of Net Assets
                   
 
(PIE CHART)
 
Sector Weightings – Percentage of Total Investment Securities*
 
(BAR CHART)
 
*Sector weightings exclude short-term investments.
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Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
June 30, 2013
 
               
Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS (98.5%)
       
         
     
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (11.2%)
       
 
8,400
 
AutoZone, Inc. *
 
$
3,558,996
 
 
28,000
 
BorgWarner, Inc. *
   
2,412,200
 
 
40,000
 
Brinker International, Inc.
   
1,577,200
 
 
10,500
 
Buckle, Inc. (The) (1)
   
546,210
 
 
37,000
 
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
   
1,867,760
 
 
30,000
 
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.
   
1,501,800
 
 
34,000
 
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.
   
1,977,100
 
 
23,000
 
Genuine Parts Co.
   
1,795,610
 
 
15,200
 
Gildan Activewear, Inc.
   
615,752
 
 
3,600
 
HSN, Inc.
   
193,392
 
 
27,000
 
Johnson Controls, Inc.
   
966,330
 
 
8,600
 
Life Time Fitness, Inc. *
   
430,946
 
 
112,000
 
LKQ Corp. *
   
2,884,000
 
 
24,000
 
McDonald’s Corp.
   
2,376,000
 
 
49,000
 
NIKE, Inc. Class B
   
3,120,320
 
 
18,000
 
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. *
   
2,027,160
 
 
13,000
 
Penn National Gaming, Inc. *
   
687,180
 
 
12,828
 
PVH Corp.
   
1,604,141
 
 
10,000
 
Signet Jewelers Ltd.
   
674,300
 
 
40,000
 
Starbucks Corp.
   
2,619,600
 
 
68,600
 
TJX Companies, Inc. (The)
   
3,434,116
 
 
5,400
 
VF Corp.
   
1,042,524
 
 
36,000
 
Yum! Brands, Inc.
   
2,496,240
 
           
40,408,877
 
               
     
CONSUMER STAPLES (10.4%)
       
 
71,000
 
BRF S.A. ADR (1)
   
1,541,410
 
 
17,000
 
British American Tobacco PLC ADR (1)
   
1,749,980
 
 
21,300
 
Brown-Forman Corp. Class B
   
1,438,815
 
 
24,000
 
Bunge Ltd.
   
1,698,480
 
 
48,400
 
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
   
2,986,764
 
 
16,800
 
Coca-Cola Femsa, SAB de C.V. ADR (1)
   
2,356,872
 
 
130,000
 
Companhia de Bebidas das Americas ADR
   
4,855,500
 
 
14,000
 
Costco Wholesale Corp.
   
1,547,980
 
 
23,400
 
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
   
2,351,934
 
 
89,813
 
Flowers Foods, Inc.
   
1,980,366
 
 
20,000
 
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de C.V. ADR
   
2,063,800
 
 
64,000
 
General Mills, Inc.
   
3,105,920
 
 
23,000
 
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. * (1)
   
1,726,380
 
               
Shares
     
Value
 
 
32,000
 
Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.
 
$
1,499,520
 
 
43,000
 
Hormel Foods Corp.
   
1,658,940
 
 
29,000
 
PepsiCo, Inc.
   
2,371,910
 
 
22,000
 
Reynolds American, Inc.
   
1,064,140
 
 
29,000
 
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
   
1,492,920
 
           
37,491,631
 
               
     
ENERGY (4.9%)
       
 
12,000
 
Cameron International Corp. *
   
733,920
 
 
8,600
 
CNOOC Ltd. ADR (1)
   
1,440,328
 
 
14,600
 
Core Laboratories N.V.
   
2,214,236
 
 
17,000
 
Enbridge, Inc.
   
715,190
 
 
24,000
 
EQT Corp.
   
1,904,880
 
 
70,000
 
FMC Technologies, Inc. *
   
3,897,600
 
 
51,400
 
Noble Energy, Inc.
   
3,086,056
 
 
6,000
 
Oceaneering International, Inc.
   
433,200
 
 
5,000
 
Oil States International, Inc. *
   
463,200
 
 
5,346
 
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
   
773,834
 
 
8,000
 
Tenaris S.A. ADR (1)
   
322,160
 
 
26,000
 
TransCanada Corp. (1)
   
1,120,860
 
 
24,000
 
Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. ADR
   
574,560
 
           
17,680,024
 
               
     
FINANCIALS (11.5%)
       
 
8,000
 
ACE Ltd.
   
715,840
 
 
21,000
 
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. *
   
3,442,740
 
 
20,600
 
AFLAC, Inc.
   
1,197,272
 
 
300
 
Alleghany Corp. *
   
114,993
 
 
36,000
 
American Tower Corp. REIT
   
2,634,120
 
 
45,000
 
Arch Capital Group Ltd. *
   
2,313,450
 
 
8,316
 
Banco de Chile ADR (1)
   
724,157
 
 
30,000
 
Bancolombia S.A. ADR
   
1,695,000
 
 
13,300
 
Bank of Montreal (1)
   
771,799
 
 
22,100
 
Bank of Nova Scotia (1)
   
1,183,455
 
 
7,700
 
BlackRock, Inc.
   
1,977,745
 
 
16,000
 
BRE Properties, Inc. REIT
   
800,320
 
 
11,400
 
Camden Property Trust REIT
   
788,196
 
 
8,200
 
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (1)
   
582,036
 
 
27,000
 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (1)
   
1,647,000
 
 
11,600
 
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. REIT
   
911,644
 
 
9,400
 
Essex Property Trust, Inc. REIT
   
1,493,848
 
 
17,000
 
HCP, Inc. REIT
   
772,480
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
13

 
 

 


Schedule of Investments (unaudited)

               
Shares
     
Value
 
 
75,500
 
HDFC Bank Ltd. ADR
 
$
2,736,120
 
 
78,513
 
Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. ADR
   
1,014,388
 
 
22,000
 
M&T Bank Corp. (1)
   
2,458,500
 
 
10,000
 
PartnerRe Ltd.
   
905,600
 
 
9,000
 
Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. *
   
1,382,670
 
 
30,000
 
ProAssurance Corp.
   
1,564,800
 
 
21,500
 
Prudential Financial, Inc.
   
1,570,145
 
 
26,000
 
Royal Bank of Canada
   
1,516,060
 
 
17,000
 
Stifel Financial Corp. *
   
606,390
 
 
21,000
 
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
   
1,536,150
 
 
8,000
 
Taubman Centers, Inc. REIT
   
601,200
 
 
7,400
 
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The)
   
594,738
 
 
30,000
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
   
1,238,100
 
           
41,490,956
 
               
     
HEALTH CARE (12.4%)
       
 
47,000
 
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
   
4,335,280
 
 
17,200
 
Allergan, Inc.
   
1,448,928
 
 
16,000
 
Bayer AG ADR (1)
   
1,706,720
 
 
14,500
 
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
   
1,433,035
 
 
2,000
 
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Class A *
   
224,400
 
 
14,800
 
Bio-Reference Laboratories, Inc. * (1)
   
425,500
 
 
17,000
 
C.R. Bard, Inc.
   
1,847,560
 
 
56,000
 
Catamaran Corp. *
   
2,728,320
 
 
34,000
 
Cerner Corp. *
   
3,267,060
 
 
6,200
 
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)
   
738,110
 
 
6,000
 
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. *
   
724,800
 
 
6,000
 
DENTSPLY International, Inc.
   
245,760
 
 
26,000
 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. *
   
1,747,200
 
 
46,000
 
Express Scripts Holding Co. *
   
2,837,740
 
 
34,800
 
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA ADR (1)
   
1,227,396
 
 
38,800
 
Henry Schein, Inc. *
   
3,715,100
 
 
38,600
 
HMS Holdings Corp. *
   
899,380
 
 
24,000
 
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. *
   
2,154,720
 
 
5,000
 
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *
   
2,532,900
 
 
7,000
 
McKesson Corp.
   
801,500
 
 
13,400
 
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. *
   
2,696,080
 
 
4,700
 
MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc. *
   
579,228
 
 
17,800
 
Novo Nordisk A/S ADR
   
2,758,466
 
               
Shares
     
Value
 
 
23,000
 
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR
 
$
901,600
 
 
27,000
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
   
2,285,010
 
 
7,000
 
WellPoint, Inc.
   
572,880
 
           
44,834,673
 
               
     
INDUSTRIALS (26.6%)
       
 
85,000
 
ABB Ltd. ADR *
   
1,841,100
 
 
25,300
 
Acuity Brands, Inc.
   
1,910,656
 
 
96,750
 
AMETEK, Inc.
   
4,092,525
 
 
39,200
 
AZZ, Inc.
   
1,511,552
 
 
15,000
 
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc.
   
844,650
 
 
29,900
 
Canadian National Railway Co.
   
2,908,373
 
 
31,000
 
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V.
   
1,849,460
 
 
35,000
 
CLARCOR, Inc.
   
1,827,350
 
 
10,000
 
Clean Harbors, Inc. *
   
505,300
 
 
53,000
 
Danaher Corp.
   
3,354,900
 
 
56,000
 
Donaldson Co., Inc.
   
1,996,960
 
 
45,200
 
Eaton Corp. PLC
   
2,974,612
 
 
30,000
 
EnerSys
   
1,471,200
 
 
14,800
 
Equifax, Inc.
   
872,164
 
 
18,000
 
Esterline Technologies Corp. *
   
1,301,220
 
 
30,000
 
Fastenal Co.
   
1,375,500
 
 
15,000
 
FedEx Corp.
   
1,478,700
 
 
12,000
 
Flowserve Corp.
   
648,120
 
 
13,000
 
General Dynamics Corp.
   
1,018,290
 
 
6,000
 
Graco, Inc.
   
379,260
 
 
23,250
 
HEICO Corp.
   
1,171,103
 
 
47,850
 
IDEX Corp.
   
2,574,808
 
 
16,600
 
IHS, Inc. Class A *
   
1,732,708
 
 
31,776
 
Iron Mountain, Inc.
   
845,559
 
 
33,000
 
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
   
2,383,920
 
 
21,000
 
Kansas City Southern
   
2,225,160
 
 
36,000
 
Kirby Corp. *
   
2,863,440
 
 
5,000
 
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
   
428,700
 
 
4,100
 
Latam Airlines Group S.A. ADR (1)
   
69,249
 
 
26,000
 
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
   
1,489,020
 
 
20,000
 
Norfolk Southern Corp.
   
1,453,000
 
 
33,000
 
Parker Hannifin Corp.
   
3,148,200
 
 
17,800
 
Precision Castparts Corp.
   
4,022,978
 
 
66,500
 
Republic Services, Inc.
   
2,257,010
 
 
3,000
 
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
   
249,420
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
14

 
 

 


June 30, 2013
 
               
Shares
     
Value
 
 
11,000
 
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
 
$
697,510
 
 
54,000
 
Rollins, Inc.
   
1,398,600
 
 
36,000
 
Roper Industries, Inc.
   
4,471,920
 
 
50,700
 
Rush Enterprises, Inc. Class A *
   
1,254,825
 
 
2,000
 
Snap-on, Inc.
   
178,760
 
 
37,600
 
Stericycle, Inc. *
   
4,152,168
 
 
17,000
 
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. *
   
1,314,950
 
 
66,000
 
Toro Co. (The)
   
2,997,060
 
 
16,700
 
Towers Watson & Co. Class A
   
1,368,398
 
 
25,000
 
Union Pacific Corp.
   
3,857,000
 
 
31,000
 
United Technologies Corp.
   
2,881,140
 
 
10,700
 
Valmont Industries, Inc.
   
1,531,063
 
 
12,600
 
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
   
3,177,468
 
 
42,800
 
Wabtec Corp.
   
2,286,804
 
 
66,200
 
Waste Connections, Inc.
   
2,723,468
 
 
24,000
 
Woodward Inc.
   
960,000
 
           
96,327,301
 
               
     
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (8.8%)
       
 
25,000
 
Accenture PLC Class A
   
1,799,000
 
 
19,400
 
Alliance Data Systems Corp. *
   
3,511,982
 
 
30,800
 
Amphenol Corp. Class A
   
2,400,552
 
 
9,700
 
Anixter International, Inc. *
   
735,357
 
 
60,000
 
ANSYS, Inc. *
   
4,386,000
 
 
42,000
 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A *
   
2,629,620
 
 
16,000
 
Equinix, Inc. *
   
2,955,520
 
 
10,600
 
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
   
6,089,700
 
 
32,000
 
MICROS Systems, Inc. * (1)
   
1,380,800
 
 
3,000
 
NCR Corp. *
   
98,970
 
 
80,000
 
Salesforce.com, Inc. *
   
3,054,400
 
 
56,000
 
Trimble Navigation Ltd. *
   
1,456,560
 
 
20,300
 
WEX, Inc. *
   
1,557,010
 
           
32,055,471
 
               
     
MATERIALS (8.7%)
       
 
16,000
 
Agrium, Inc. (1)
   
1,391,360
 
 
15,000
 
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
   
1,373,550
 
 
8,000
 
Airgas, Inc.
   
763,680
 
 
3,600
 
Albemarle Corp.
   
224,244
 
 
30,700
 
AptarGroup, Inc.
   
1,694,947
 
 
20,000
 
Ball Corp.
   
830,800
 
 
14,000
 
BASF SE ADR
   
1,252,860
 
 
4,000
 
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
   
686,000
 
 
4,000
 
Compass Minerals International, Inc.
   
338,120
 

               
Shares
     
Value
 
 
29,000
 
Crown Holdings, Inc. *
 
$
1,192,770
 
 
14,200
 
Cytec Industries, Inc.
   
1,040,150
 
 
43,000
 
Ecolab, Inc.
   
3,663,170
 
 
24,000
 
FMC Corp.
   
1,465,440
 
 
8,100
 
NewMarket Corp. (1)
   
2,126,736
 
 
31,000
 
Praxair, Inc.
   
3,569,960
 
 
24,000
 
Rockwood Holdings, Inc.
   
1,536,720
 
 
20,200
 
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) Class A (1)
   
975,862
 
 
8,000
 
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)
   
1,412,800
 
 
30,000
 
Sigma-Aldrich Corp.
   
2,410,800
 
 
12,800
 
Syngenta AG ADR
   
996,608
 
 
39,000
 
Valspar Corp. (The)
   
2,522,130
 
           
31,468,707
 
               
     
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (1.7%)
       
 
40,000
 
Crown Castle International Corp. *
   
2,895,600
 
 
43,000
 
SBA Communications Corp. Class A *
   
3,187,160
 
           
6,082,760
 
               
     
UTILITIES (2.3%)
       
 
165,600
 
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ADR (1)
   
1,723,896
 
 
20,000
 
ITC Holdings Corp.
   
1,826,000
 
 
32,000
 
ONEOK, Inc.
   
1,321,920
 
 
52,000
 
Questar Corp.
   
1,240,200
 
 
14,000
 
Sempra Energy
   
1,144,640
 
 
26,800
 
Wisconsin Energy Corp.
   
1,098,532
 
           
8,355,188
 
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $189,196,642) (98.5%)
   
356,195,588
 
               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (7.7%)
       
     
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (1.2%)
       
$
4,300,000
 
With Morgan Stanley, 0.01%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $4,300,004 (collateralized by $4,355,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.000% due 08/31/16, with a value of $4,402,899)
   
4,300,000
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
15

 
 

 


Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
     
JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Investments of Cash Collateral for Securities on Loan) (6.5%)
       
$
6,949,705
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Morgan Stanley, 0.12%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $6,949,775 (collateralized by $7,030,600 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.250% - 1.500% due 02/15/14 - 08/31/18, with a value of $7,088,709)
 
$
6,949,705
 
 
8,617,635
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Barclays, 0.10%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $8,617,707 (collateralized by $8,879,527 U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 07/15/22, with a value of $8,789,996)
   
8,617,635
 
 
8,061,658
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Credit Suisse First Boston, 0.10%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $8,061,725 (collateralized by $8,361,886 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.000% due 05/31/18, with a value of $8,223,873)
   
8,061,658
 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN (Cost $23,628,998) (6.5%)
   
23,628,998
 
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $27,928,998) (7.7%)
   
27,928,998
 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES (106.2%) (Cost $217,125,640)
   
384,124,586
 

               
Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
EXCESS OF LIABILITIES OVER CASH AND OTHER ASSETS (-6.2%)
 
$
 (22,401,074
)
NET ASSETS (100%)
 
$
361,723,512
 
NET ASSET VALUE OFFERING AND REDEMPTION PRICE, PER OUTSTANDING SHARE ($361,723,512 ÷ 11,497,451 shares outstanding)
  $
31.46
 
 
   
*
Non-income producing.
(1)
A portion or all of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2013, the market value of the securities on loan was $23,307,778.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
16

 
 

 

 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)  June 30, 2013
                                                               
Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS (98.3%)
       
               
     
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (15.6%)
       
 
4,000
 
AutoZone, Inc. *
 
$
1,694,760
 
 
6,800
 
BorgWarner, Inc. *
   
585,820
 
 
22,400
 
Brinker International, Inc.
   
883,232
 
 
6,000
 
Buckle, Inc. (The) (1)
   
312,120
 
 
7,600
 
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. *
   
746,016
 
 
17,500
 
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
   
883,400
 
 
1,700
 
Deckers Outdoor Corp. * (1)
   
85,867
 
 
9,000
 
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.
   
450,540
 
 
11,000
 
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.
   
639,650
 
 
7,300
 
Genuine Parts Co.
   
569,911
 
 
8,700
 
Gildan Activewear, Inc.
   
352,437
 
 
33,000
 
LKQ Corp. *
   
849,750
 
 
15,300
 
McDonald’s Corp.
   
1,514,700
 
 
14,000
 
NIKE, Inc. Class B
   
891,520
 
 
3,200
 
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. *
   
360,384
 
 
4,600
 
Panera Bread Co. Class A *
   
855,324
 
 
10,400
 
Penn National Gaming, Inc. *
   
549,744
 
 
9,300
 
Starbucks Corp.
   
609,057
 
 
44,000
 
TJX Companies, Inc. (The)
   
2,202,640
 
 
2,600
 
VF Corp.
   
501,956
 
 
7,000
 
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
   
382,270
 
 
24,800
 
Yum! Brands, Inc.
   
1,719,632
 
           
17,640,730
 
               
     
CONSUMER STAPLES (11.5%)
       
 
3,100
 
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The) Class A * (1)
   
528,984
 
 
4,900
 
British American Tobacco PLC ADR (1)
   
504,406
 
 
4,000
 
Bunge Ltd.
   
283,080
 
 
11,400
 
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
   
685,824
 
 
26,000
 
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
   
1,604,460
 
 
7,000
 
Costco Wholesale Corp.
   
773,990
 
 
7,500
 
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
   
753,825
 
 
40,500
 
Flowers Foods, Inc.
   
893,025
 
 
21,000
 
General Mills, Inc.
   
1,019,130
 
 
8,000
 
Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc.
   
374,880
 
 
4,400
 
Herbalife Ltd. (1)
   
198,616
 
 
33,000
 
Hormel Foods Corp.
   
1,273,140
 
 
15,700
 
Ingredion, Inc.
   
1,030,234
 
 
18,100
 
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
   
1,408,180
 
 
9,000
 
PepsiCo, Inc.
   
736,110
 
 
6,000
 
Reynolds American, Inc.
   
290,220
 
 
12,000
 
Whole Foods Market, Inc.
   
617,760
 
           
12,975,864
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
     
ENERGY (2.4%)
       
 
2,000
 
Core Laboratories N.V.
 
$
303,320
 
 
14,000
 
Enbridge, Inc.
   
588,980
 
 
8,000
 
EQT Corp.
   
634,960
 
 
5,600
 
FMC Technologies, Inc. *
   
311,808
 
 
13,400
 
Noble Energy, Inc.
   
804,536
 
           
2,643,604
 
               
     
FINANCIALS (6.7%)
       
 
8,000
 
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. *
   
1,311,520
 
 
20,000
 
AFLAC, Inc.
   
1,162,400
 
 
9,000
 
American Tower Corp. REIT
   
658,530
 
 
2,000
 
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.
   
91,560
 
 
12,000
 
Bank of Montreal
   
696,360
 
 
3,000
 
BlackRock, Inc.
   
770,550
 
 
2,300
 
Camden Property Trust REIT
   
159,022
 
 
6,300
 
M&T Bank Corp.
   
704,025
 
 
2,000
 
PartnerRe Ltd.
   
181,120
 
 
5,000
 
Prudential Financial, Inc.
   
365,150
 
 
8,000
 
Royal Bank of Canada
   
466,480
 
 
6,900
 
Stifel Financial Corp. *
   
246,123
 
 
10,000
 
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
   
731,500
 
           
7,544,340
 
               
     
HEALTH CARE (13.2%)
       
 
12,600
 
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *
   
1,162,224
 
 
9,600
 
Allergan, Inc.
   
808,704
 
 
5,800
 
C.R. Bard, Inc.
   
630,344
 
 
13,740
 
Catamaran Corp. *
   
669,413
 
 
12,200
 
Cerner Corp. *
   
1,172,298
 
 
3,000
 
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc. *
   
362,400
 
 
3,000
 
DENTSPLY International, Inc.
   
122,880
 
 
22,000
 
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. *
   
1,478,400
 
 
24,340
 
Express Scripts Holding Co. *
   
1,501,534
 
 
12,700
 
Henry Schein, Inc. *
   
1,216,025
 
 
5,400
 
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. *
   
484,812
 
 
1,000
 
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *
   
506,580
 
 
1,800
 
McKesson Corp.
   
206,100
 
 
8,400
 
Mednax, Inc. *
   
769,272
 
 
4,700
 
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. *
   
945,640
 
 
9,100
 
Novo Nordisk A/S ADR
   
1,410,227
 
 
14,000
 
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR
   
548,800
 
 
10,200
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
   
863,226
 
           
14,858,879
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)   
 
Shares
     
Value
 
     
INDUSTRIALS (26.0%)
       
 
2,800
 
Acuity Brands, Inc.
 
$
211,456
 
 
36,750
 
AMETEK, Inc.
   
1,554,525
 
 
11,100
 
Canadian National Railway Co.
   
1,079,697
 
 
800
 
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
   
97,104
 
 
10,000
 
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V.
   
596,600
 
 
15,000
 
CLARCOR, Inc.
   
783,150
 
 
6,000
 
Clean Harbors, Inc. *
   
303,180
 
 
20,700
 
Danaher Corp.
   
1,310,310
 
 
31,000
 
Donaldson Co., Inc.
   
1,105,460
 
 
5,000
 
Eaton Corp. PLC
   
329,050
 
 
3,800
 
Equifax, Inc.
   
223,934
 
 
2,400
 
Esterline Technologies Corp. *
   
173,496
 
 
8,000
 
Fastenal Co.
   
366,800
 
 
7,000
 
FedEx Corp.
   
690,060
 
 
7,300
 
Graco, Inc.
   
461,433
 
 
11,187
 
HEICO Corp.
   
563,489
 
 
15,000
 
IDEX Corp.
   
807,150
 
 
6,200
 
IHS, Inc. Class A *
   
647,156
 
 
5,850
 
ITT Corp.
   
172,049
 
 
6,800
 
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
   
491,232
 
 
10,000
 
Kansas City Southern
   
1,059,600
 
 
15,700
 
Kirby Corp. *
   
1,248,778
 
 
5,400
 
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
   
462,996
 
 
2,000
 
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
   
114,540
 
 
2,300
 
Middleby Corp. (The) *
   
391,207
 
 
9,200
 
Parker Hannifin Corp.
   
877,680
 
 
6,200
 
Precision Castparts Corp.
   
1,401,262
 
 
16,000
 
Republic Services, Inc.
   
543,040
 
 
79,600
 
Rollins, Inc.
   
2,061,640
 
 
12,400
 
Roper Industries, Inc.
   
1,540,328
 
 
12,000
 
Stericycle, Inc. *
   
1,325,160
 
 
13,600
 
Toro Co. (The)
   
617,576
 
 
8,800
 
Union Pacific Corp.
   
1,357,664
 
 
11,400
 
United Technologies Corp.
   
1,059,516
 
 
5,600
 
Valmont Industries, Inc.
   
801,304
 
 
4,900
 
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
   
1,235,682
 
 
4,000
 
Wabtec Corp.
   
213,720
 
 
25,300
 
Waste Connections, Inc.
   
1,040,842
 
           
29,319,866
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
     
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (9.3%)
       
 
19,600
 
Accenture PLC Class A
 
$
1,410,416
 
 
8,300
 
Alliance Data Systems Corp. * (1)
   
1,502,549
 
 
7,000
 
Amphenol Corp. Class A
   
545,580
 
 
3,700
 
Anixter International, Inc. *
   
280,497
 
 
13,500
 
ANSYS, Inc. *
   
986,850
 
 
16,000
 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A *
   
1,001,760
 
 
5,400
 
Equinix, Inc. *
   
997,488
 
 
2,000
 
Fiserv, Inc. *
   
174,820
 
 
2,300
 
MasterCard, Inc. Class A
   
1,321,350
 
 
6,400
 
MICROS Systems, Inc. * (1)
   
276,160
 
 
8,800
 
Open Text Corp. (1)
   
602,536
 
 
24,000
 
Salesforce.com, Inc. *
   
916,320
 
 
6,100
 
WEX, Inc. *
   
467,870
 
           
10,484,196
 
               
     
MATERIALS (10.6%)
       
 
3,000
 
Airgas, Inc.
   
286,380
 
 
14,000
 
Ball Corp.
   
581,560
 
 
4,200
 
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
   
720,300
 
 
28,000
 
Crown Holdings, Inc. *
   
1,151,640
 
 
4,600
 
Cytec Industries, Inc.
   
336,950
 
 
12,000
 
Ecolab, Inc.
   
1,022,280
 
 
23,400
 
FMC Corp.
   
1,428,804
 
 
2,300
 
NewMarket Corp. (1)
   
603,888
 
 
10,000
 
Packaging Corp. of America
   
489,600
 
 
11,300
 
Praxair, Inc.
   
1,301,308
 
 
12,000
 
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) Class A (1)
   
579,720
 
 
3,000
 
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)
   
529,800
 
 
11,400
 
Sigma-Aldrich Corp.
   
916,104
 
 
25,900
 
Silgan Holdings, Inc.
   
1,216,264
 
 
12,400
 
Valspar Corp. (The)
   
801,908
 
           
11,966,506
 
               
     
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (0.8%)
       
 
13,000
 
Crown Castle International Corp. *
   
941,070
 
               
     
UTILITIES (2.2%)
       
 
10,000
 
ITC Holdings Corp.
   
913,000
 
 
15,000
 
ONEOK, Inc.
   
619,650
 
 
23,000
 
Questar Corp.
   
548,550
 
 
10,900
 
Wisconsin Energy Corp.
   
446,791
 
           
2,527,991
 
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $68,518,704) (98.3%)
   
110,903,046
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
18
 
 
 
 

 

 
  June 30, 2013
 
Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (4.1%)
       
     
JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Investments of Cash Collateral for Securities on Loan) (4.1%)
       
$
1,371,975
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Morgan Stanley, 0.12%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $1,371,989 (collateralized by $1,387,945 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.250% - 1.500% due 02/15/14 - 08/31/18, with a value of $1,399,417)
 
$
1,371,975
 
 
1,701,250
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Barclays, 0.10%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $1,701,264 (collateralized by $1,752,951 U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 07/15/22, with a value of $1,735,276)
   
1,701,250
 
 
1,591,492
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Credit Suisse First Boston, 0.10%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $1,591,505 (collateralized by $1,650,761 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.000% due 05/31/18, with a value of $1,623,515)
   
1,591,492
 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN (Cost $4,664,717) (4.1%)
   
4,664,717
 
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,664,717) (4.1%)
   
4,664,717
 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES (102.4%) (Cost $73,183,421)
 
$
115,567,763
 
 
Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
EXCESS OF LIABILITIES OVER CASH AND OTHER ASSETS (-2.4%)
 
$
(2,729,546
)
NET ASSETS (100%)
 
$
112,838,217
 
NET ASSET VALUE OFFERING AND REDEMPTION PRICE, PER OUTSTANDING SHARE ($112,838,217 ÷ 9,825,262 shares outstanding)
 
$
11.48
 
 
*
Non-income producing.
(1)
A portion or all of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2013, the market value of the securities on loan was $4,597,541.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
June 30, 2013

Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS (64.7%)
 
     
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (6.9%)
       
 
26,000
 
Brinker International, Inc. (1)
 
$
1,025,180
 
 
41,000
 
Comcast Corp. Class A
   
1,626,470
 
 
31,000
 
DIRECTV *
   
1,910,220
 
 
14,000
 
Genuine Parts Co.
   
1,092,980
 
 
14,000
 
Home Depot, Inc.
   
1,084,580
 
 
30,000
 
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
   
1,587,900
 
 
40,000
 
Lowe’s Cos., Inc.
   
1,636,000
 
 
29,000
 
McDonald’s Corp.
   
2,871,000
 
 
135,000
 
Staples, Inc.
   
2,141,100
 
 
23,000
 
Target Corp.
   
1,583,780
 
 
13,000
 
Time Warner Cable, Inc.
   
1,462,240
 
 
33,000
 
TJX Companies, Inc. (The)
   
1,651,980
 
 
25,000
 
Walt Disney Co. (The)
   
1,578,750
 
           
21,252,180
 
               
     
CONSUMER STAPLES (7.2%)
       
 
32,000
 
Coca-Cola Co. (The)
   
1,283,520
 
 
30,000
 
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
   
1,047,900
 
 
22,000
 
CVS Caremark Corp.
   
1,257,960
 
 
25,000
 
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
   
1,148,250
 
 
51,000
 
General Mills, Inc.
   
2,475,030
 
 
26,000
 
Hormel Foods Corp.
   
1,003,080
 
 
15,000
 
Ingredion, Inc.
   
984,300
 
 
46,000
 
Kroger Co. (The)
   
1,588,840
 
 
27,000
 
PepsiCo, Inc.
   
2,208,330
 
 
40,000
 
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)
   
3,079,600
 
 
88,000
 
Safeway, Inc.
   
2,082,080
 
 
28,000
 
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
   
2,085,720
 
 
40,000
 
Walgreen Co.
   
1,768,000
 
           
22,012,610
 
               
     
ENERGY (6.3%)
       
 
38,000
 
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners L.P.
   
1,147,600
 
 
20,000
 
Chevron Corp.
   
2,366,800
 
 
28,000
 
ConocoPhillips
   
1,694,000
 
 
33,000
 
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
   
2,270,070
 
 
17,955
 
Ensco PLC Class A
   
1,043,545
 
 
21,000
 
Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
   
1,305,150
 
 
34,000
 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
   
3,071,900
 
 
16,500
 
Hess Corp.
   
1,097,085
 

Shares
     
Value
 
 
16,000
 
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADR (1)
 
$
1,060,320
 
 
32,000
 
Schlumberger Ltd.
   
2,293,120
 
 
21,000
 
Total S.A. ADR
   
1,022,700
 
 
22,000
 
TransCanada Corp. (1)
   
948,420
 
           
19,320,710
 
               
     
FINANCIALS (11.1%)
       
 
13,000
 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
   
1,051,440
 
 
28,000
 
Bank of Montreal
   
1,624,840
 
 
7,000
 
BlackRock, Inc.
   
1,797,950
 
 
19,000
 
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (1)
   
1,348,620
 
 
25,000
 
Capital One Financial Corp.
   
1,570,250
 
 
120,000
 
Charles Schwab Corp. (The)
   
2,547,600
 
 
27,000
 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (1)
   
1,647,000
 
 
58,000
 
Discover Financial Services
   
2,763,120
 
 
46,960
 
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
   
1,452,003
 
 
22,000
 
Health Care REIT, Inc.
   
1,474,660
 
 
57,000
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
   
3,009,030
 
 
20,000
 
M&T Bank Corp.
   
2,235,000
 
 
17,000
 
PartnerRe Ltd.
   
1,539,520
 
 
117,000
 
People’s United Financial, Inc.
   
1,743,300
 
 
30,000
 
Prudential Financial, Inc.
   
2,190,900
 
 
34,000
 
State Street Corp.
   
2,217,140
 
 
73,000
 
U.S. Bancorp
   
2,638,950
 
 
32,000
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
   
1,320,640
 
           
34,171,963
 
               
     
HEALTH CARE (7.5%)
       
 
13,000
 
Actavis, Inc. *
   
1,640,860
 
 
13,000
 
Amgen, Inc.
   
1,282,580
 
 
12,000
 
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
   
1,185,960
 
 
23,000
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
   
1,027,870
 
 
20,000
 
Eli Lilly & Co.
   
982,400
 
 
44,000
 
Gilead Sciences, Inc. *
   
2,253,240
 
 
37,000
 
Johnson & Johnson
   
3,176,820
 
 
49,000
 
Merck & Co., Inc.
   
2,276,050
 
 
16,000
 
Novartis AG ADR
   
1,131,360
 
 
95,788
 
Pfizer, Inc.
   
2,683,022
 
 
31,000
 
Sanofi-Aventis ADR
   
1,596,810
 
 
27,437
 
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR
   
1,075,530
 
 
13,000
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
   
1,100,190
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
20

 
 

 


June 30, 2013

Shares
     
Value
 
 
20,500
 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
 
$
1,342,340
 
 
8,128
 
Zoetis, Inc.
   
251,074
 
           
23,006,106
 
               
     
INDUSTRIALS (8.6%)
       
 
37,000
 
ADT Corp. (The) *
   
1,474,450
 
 
11,000
 
Canadian National Railway Co.
   
1,069,970
 
 
37,000
 
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V. (2)
   
2,207,420
 
 
24,000
 
Cintas Corp.
   
1,092,960
 
 
18,000
 
Emerson Electric Co.
   
981,720
 
 
30,215
 
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
   
1,148,472
 
 
16,600
 
FedEx Corp.
   
1,636,428
 
 
14,000
 
General Dynamics Corp.
   
1,096,620
 
 
18,000
 
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
   
1,245,060
 
 
11,000
 
Lockheed Martin Corp.
   
1,193,060
 
 
14,000
 
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. Class A
   
1,084,440
 
 
15,000
 
Northrop Grumman Corp.
   
1,242,000
 
 
43,000
 
Raytheon Co.
   
2,843,160
 
 
50,000
 
Republic Services, Inc.
   
1,697,000
 
 
16,000
 
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
   
1,014,560
 
 
26,000
 
Tyco International Ltd.
   
856,700
 
 
13,000
 
Union Pacific Corp.
   
2,005,640
 
 
26,000
 
United Technologies Corp.
   
2,416,440
 
           
26,306,100
 
               
     
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (11.2%)
       
 
31,000
 
Accenture PLC Class A
   
2,230,760
 
 
24,000
 
Adobe Systems, Inc. *
   
1,093,440
 
 
3,000
 
Apple, Inc.
   
1,188,240
 
 
25,000
 
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
   
1,721,500
 
 
42,000
 
Avago Technologies Ltd.
   
1,569,960
 
 
20,000
 
BMC Software, Inc. *
   
902,800
 
 
24,500
 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A * (2)
   
1,533,945
 
 
28,000
 
eBay, Inc. *
   
1,448,160
 
 
93,442
 
EMC Corp.
   
2,207,100
 
 
4,000
 
Google, Inc. Class A *
   
3,521,480
 
 
33,000
 
Harris Corp.
   
1,625,250
 
 
129,000
 
Intel Corp.
   
3,124,380
 
 
14,000
 
International Business Machines Corp.
   
2,675,540
 
 
87,000
 
Microsoft Corp.
   
3,004,110
 
 
59,000
 
Oracle Corp.
   
1,812,480
 
 
27,000
 
QUALCOMM, Inc.
   
1,649,160
 

Shares
     
Value
 
 
29,000
 
SAP AG ADR
 
$
2,112,070
 
 
24,000
 
TE Connectivity Ltd.
   
1,092,960
 
           
34,513,335
 
               
     
MATERIALS (1.6%)
       
 
16,000
 
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR (1)
   
922,560
 
 
33,000
 
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
   
1,732,500
 
 
16,000
 
Rockwood Holdings, Inc.
   
1,024,480
 
 
136,000
 
Yamana Gold, Inc. (1)
   
1,293,360
 
           
4,972,900
 
               
     
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (2.0%)
       
 
80,000
 
AT&T, Inc.
   
2,832,000
 
 
39,000
 
BCE, Inc.
   
1,599,780
 
 
35,000
 
Verizon Communications, Inc.
   
1,761,900
 
           
6,193,680
 
               
     
UTILITIES (2.3%)
       
 
23,500
 
AGL Resources, Inc.
   
1,007,210
 
 
22,000
 
American Electric Power Company, Inc.
   
985,160
 
 
19,500
 
American States Water Co.
   
1,046,565
 
 
36,000
 
CMS Energy Corp.
   
978,120
 
 
13,000
 
Sempra Energy
   
1,062,880
 
 
27,000
 
Wisconsin Energy Corp.
   
1,106,730
 
 
34,000
 
Xcel Energy, Inc.
   
963,560
 
           
7,150,225
 
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $145,215,092) (64.7%)
   
198,899,809
 
               
PREFERRED STOCKS (0.0%)
               
     
FINANCIALS (0.0%)
       
 
5,000
 
MetLife, Inc. Series B, 6.50% (1)
   
126,400
 
     
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $125,000) (0.0%)
   
126,400
 
               
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (1.7%)
               
     
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (0.2%)
       
 
4,000
 
General Motors Co., Convertible Fixed, Series B, 4.75% (1)
   
192,640
 
 
7,000
 
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The), 5.88%
   
344,820
 
           
537,460
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
 
Shares
     
Value
 
     
CONSUMER STAPLES (0.2%)
       
 
4,000
 
Bunge Ltd., 4.88%
  $
402,600
 
 
2,500
 
Post Holdings, Inc., 3.75% (3)
   
272,028
 
           
674,628
 
               
     
ENERGY (0.5%)
       
 
33,500
 
Apache Corp., Convertible Fixed, Series D, 6.00%
   
1,599,290
 
               
     
FINANCIALS (0.8%)
       
 
6,000
 
AMG Capital Trust II, Convertible Fixed, 5.15%
   
323,625
 
 
250
 
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., Series A, 8.50%
   
305,002
 
 
1,000
 
KeyCorp, Series A, 7.75%
   
124,550
 
 
16,000
 
MetLife, Inc., 5.00%
   
876,640
 
 
7,000
 
UBS AG, Convertible Fixed, 6.75% (1)
   
98,657
 
 
250
 
Wells Fargo & Co. Series L, 7.50%
   
298,500
 
 
2,000
 
Weyerhaeuser Co. Series A, 6.38%
   
102,000
 
 
6,000
 
Wintrust Financial Corp., 7.50% (1)
   
324,840
 
           
2,453,814
 
               
     
HEALTH CARE (0.0%)
       
 
1,800
 
National Healthcare Corp. Series A, 0.80%
   
26,460
 
     
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $5,336,419) (1.7%)
   
5,291,652
 

Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (8.5%)
$
1,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 5.25%, 11/15/28
   
1,271,250
 
 
1,350,000
 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.75%, 8/15/41
   
1,425,304
 
 
250,000
 
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 8/15/42
   
215,781
 
 
500,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.13%, 12/31/13
   
500,000
 
 
3,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.50%, 10/15/14
   
3,010,782
 
 
2,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.38%, 11/15/14
   
2,004,062
 

Principal
Amount
       
Value
 
$
1,250,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.38%, 4/15/15
 
$
1,251,123
 
 
3,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 9/30/16
   
3,020,391
 
 
2,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.00%, 10/31/16
   
2,011,876
 
 
1,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.88%, 11/30/16
   
1,000,625
 
 
500,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.63%, 5/31/17
   
492,031
 
 
2,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.38%, 9/30/18
   
1,991,250
 
 
1,750,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.38%, 11/30/18
   
1,737,969
 
 
1,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.38%, 2/28/19
   
989,062
 
 
2,650,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.63%, 2/15/20
   
2,956,200
 
 
1,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.13%, 8/15/21
   
995,938
 
 
1,000,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 11/15/21
   
982,734
 
 
150,000
 
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, 2/15/23
   
144,363
 
     
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $25,979,737) (8.5%)
   
26,000,741
 
               
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (0.7%)
 
500,000
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Series K710, Class A2, 1.88%, 5/25/19
   
490,897
 
 
248,450
 
Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-12 Class AB, 1.83%, 11/16/52
   
241,487
 
 
250,000
 
Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2013-12, Class B, 2.45%, 11/16/52 (4)
   
239,176
 
 
250,000
 
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2012-C5, Class A4, 3.18%, 8/15/45
   
239,796
 
 
500,000
 
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust, Series 2013-C7, Class A4, 2.92%, 2/15/46
   
465,117
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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June 30, 2013

Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
$
500,000
 
UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-C4, Class A5, 2.85%, 12/10/45
 
$
462,482
 
     
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $2,310,753) (0.7%)
   
2,138,955
 
               
CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (6.8%)
               
     
BASIC MATERIALS (0.4%)
       
 
250,000
 
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.20%, 5/1/23
   
237,220
 
 
375,000
 
PPG Industries, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.60%, 11/15/20
   
385,305
 
 
560,000
 
Southern Copper Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.38%, 7/27/15
   
606,474
 
           
1,228,999
 
               
     
COMMUNICATIONS (0.5%)
       
 
250,000
 
DIRECTV Holdings LLC/DIRECTV Financing Co., Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 3.80%, 3/15/22
   
240,147
 
 
250,000
 
Harris Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.40%, 12/15/20
   
259,349
 
 
500,000
 
Time Warner Cable, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 5.85%, 5/1/17
   
550,904
 
 
333,000
 
Viacom, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.38%, 9/15/14
   
347,177
 
           
1,397,577
 
               
     
CONSUMER, CYCLICAL (0.6%)
       
 
250,000
 
Home Depot, Inc. (The), Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.95%, 9/15/20
   
271,028
 
 
500,000
 
Lowe’s Cos., Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.13%, 4/15/16
   
515,060
 

Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
$
250,000
 
Marriott International, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.25%, 9/15/22
  $
232,779
 
 
500,000
 
Nordstrom, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.75%, 5/1/20
   
551,454
 
 
100,000
 
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 4.38%, 4/15/23 (1)
   
93,000
 
 
250,000
 
Wyndham Worldwide Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.90%, 3/1/23
   
238,183
 
           
1,901,504
 
               
     
CONSUMER, NON-CYCLICAL (0.3%)
       
 
150,000
 
Constellation Brands, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 3.75%, 5/1/21
   
140,438
 
 
250,000
 
Hawk Acquisition Sub, Inc., Secured Notes, 4.25%, 10/15/20 (3)
   
239,062
 
 
500,000
 
Humana, Inc., Senior Notes, 6.45%, 6/1/16
   
566,492
 
           
945,992
 
               
     
ENERGY (0.6%)
       
 
500,000
 
Devon Energy Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.40%, 7/15/16
   
512,294
 
 
500,000
 
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Guaranteed Notes, 4.85%, 8/15/42
   
471,223
 
 
250,000
 
Marathon Oil Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.80%, 11/1/22
   
231,290
 
 
250,000
 
Phillips 66, Guaranteed Notes, 4.30%, 4/1/22
   
258,306
 
 
500,000
 
Williams Partners L.P., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.13%, 11/15/20
   
503,990
 
           
1,977,103
 
               
     
FINANCIAL (2.8%)
       
 
250,000
 
American International Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.88%, 6/1/22
   
266,481
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
               
Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
$
250,000
 
Bank of America Corp. MTN, Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.30%, 1/11/23
 
$
236,287
 
 
250,000
 
Bank of Montreal MTN, Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.50%, 1/11/17
   
256,268
 
 
500,000
 
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.75%, 8/15/21 (1)
   
515,597
 
 
250,000
 
Boston Properties L.P., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.13%, 9/1/23
   
230,925
 
 
250,000
 
Capital One NA/Mclean, Senior Notes, 1.50%, 3/22/18
   
240,963
 
 
250,000
 
Citigroup, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.85%, 7/2/13
   
250,000
 
 
250,000
 
Credit Agricole S.A., Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.13%, 4/17/18 (1) (3)
   
242,858
 
 
500,000
 
Fifth Third Bank, Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.45%, 2/28/18
   
483,008
 
 
500,000
 
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.38%, 1/16/18
   
481,423
 
 
250,000
 
General Electric Capital Corp. MTN, Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.03%, 8/11/15 (4)
   
250,891
 
 
300,000
 
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.25%, 5/15/18 (3)
   
291,750
 
 
500,000
 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.  (The), Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.75%, 1/24/22
   
551,506
 
 
500,000
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.50%, 1/24/22
   
523,561
 
 
500,000
 
Morgan Stanley, Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.75%, 3/22/17
   
530,328
 
 
350,000
 
PNC Funding Corp., Guaranteed Notes, 3.30%, 3/8/22
   
336,442
 
 
1,000,000
 
Private Export Funding Corp., Series GG, 2.45%, 7/15/24
   
929,526
 

               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
1,000,000
 
ProLogis, Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.25%, 3/15/17
 
$
1,116,207
 
 
250,000
 
State Street Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.35%, 5/15/18
   
242,923
 
 
168,000
 
Wachovia Bank NA, Subordinated Notes, 4.80%, 11/1/14
   
176,828
 
 
500,000
 
Wells Fargo & Co. MTN, Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.50%, 3/8/22
   
505,658
 
           
8,659,430
 
               
     
INDUSTRIAL (0.8%)
       
 
500,000
 
Danaher Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.90%, 6/23/21
   
528,412
 
 
500,000
 
General Electric Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.13%, 10/9/42
   
465,248
 
 
254,000
 
Masco Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 6.13%, 10/3/16
   
274,320
 
 
250,000
 
Ryder System, Inc. MTN, Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.50%, 6/1/17
   
258,853
 
 
314,000
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.20%, 3/1/16
   
325,914
 
 
500,000
 
Union Pacific Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.00%, 2/1/21
   
535,821
 
           
2,388,568
 
               
     
TECHNOLOGY (0.2%)
       
 
500,000
 
Intel Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.30%, 10/1/21
   
501,843
 
               
     
UTILITIES (0.6%)
       
 
250,000
 
Alabama Power Co., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.85%, 12/1/42
   
218,580
 
 
250,000
 
Carolina Power & Light Co., 2.80%, 5/15/22
   
239,927
 
 
500,000
 
Dominion Resources, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.25%, 9/1/15
   
512,328
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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June 30, 2013
               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
250,000
 
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.05%, 6/1/42
 
$
232,392
 
 
500,000
 
Sempra Energy, Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.00%, 3/15/14
   
504,258
 
 
250,000
 
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co., 4.35%, 2/1/42
   
235,672
 
           
1,943,157
 
     
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (Cost $21,143,646) (6.8%)
   
20,944,173
 
               
CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (4.2%)
       
               
     
BASIC MATERIALS (0.2%)
       
 
100,000
 
Allegheny Technologies, Inc., Convertible Fixed, 4.25%, 6/1/14
   
103,000
 
 
100,000
 
ArcelorMittal, Senior Notes, 5.00%, 5/15/14
   
102,000
 
 
350,000
 
Steel Dynamics, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 5.13%, 6/15/14
   
373,406
 
           
578,406
 
               
     
COMMUNICATIONS (0.3%)
       
 
300,000
 
Equinix, Inc., Convertible Fixed, 4.75%, 6/15/16
   
681,187
 
 
100,000
 
VeriSign, Inc., Junior Subordinated Debentures, 3.25%, 8/15/37 (3)
   
140,688
 
           
821,875
 
               
     
CONSUMER, CYCLICAL (0.3%)
       
 
150,000
 
Home Inns & Hotels Management, Inc., Senior Notes, 2.00%, 12/15/15 (3)
   
130,781
 
 
200,000
 
International Game Technology, Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.25%, 5/1/14
   
213,250
 
 
200,000
 
MGM Resorts International, Guaranteed Senior Notes, 4.25%, 4/15/15
   
223,875
 

               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
300,000
 
Navistar International Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes, 3.00%, 10/15/14
 
$
291,375
 
           
859,281
 
               
     
CONSUMER, NON-CYCLICAL (1.0%)
       
 
1,000,000
 
Alere, Inc., Convertible Fixed, 3.00%, 5/15/16
   
985,625
 
 
150,000
 
Alliance Data Systems Corp., Fixed, 1.75%, 8/1/13
   
340,781
 
 
350,000
 
Avis Budget Group, Inc., Convertible Fixed, 3.50%, 10/1/14
   
640,500
 
 
100,000
 
Gilead Sciences, Inc., Convertible Fixed, Series D, 1.63%, 5/1/16
   
226,313
 
 
300,000
 
Insulet Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 3.75%, 6/15/16
   
391,125
 
 
123,000
 
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Senior Unsecured Notes, 2.75%, 5/15/15
   
187,268
 
 
300,000
 
Smithfield Foods, Inc., Senior Notes, 4.00%, 6/30/13
   
395,820
 
           
3,167,432
 
               
     
ENERGY (0.3%)
       
 
250,000
 
Goodrich Petroleum Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 5.00%, 10/1/29
   
248,125
 
 
250,000
 
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 1.63%, 11/15/26 (5)
   
288,425
 
 
800,000
 
Peabody Energy Corp., Junior Subordinate Debentures, 4.75%, 12/15/41 (1)
   
555,500
 
           
1,092,050
 
               
     
FINANCIAL (0.4%)
       
 
150,000
 
Digital Realty Trust L.P., Guaranteed Notes, 5.50%, 4/15/29 (3)
   
232,875
 
 
300,000
 
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. 4.25%, 8/15/18
   
393,562
 
 
100,000
 
ProLogis, Guaranteed Notes, 3.25%, 3/15/15
   
115,438
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
200,000
 
SL Green Operating Partnership L.P., Convertible Fixed, 3.00%, 10/15/17 (3)
 
$
241,125
 
 
200,000
 
Tower Group, Inc., Senior Notes Convertible, 5.00%, 9/15/14
   
209,750
 
           
1,192,750
 
               
     
INDUSTRIAL (0.5%)
       
 
100,000
 
AGCO Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes, 1.25%, 12/15/36
   
124,250
 
 
150,000
 
Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 3.00%, 8/15/24
   
172,031
 
 
250,000
 
Bristow Group, Inc., Guaranteed Notes, 3.00%, 6/15/38
   
294,688
 
 
200,000
 
EnerSys, Senior Notes, 3.38%, 6/1/38 (5)
   
261,750
 
 
150,000
 
MasTec, Inc., Convertible Fixed, 4.00%, 6/15/14
   
315,562
 
 
300,000
 
Trinity Industries, Inc., Subordinated Notes Convertible, 3.88%, 6/1/36
   
351,750
 
           
1,520,031
 
               
     
TECHNOLOGY (1.2%)
       
 
350,000
 
CACI International, Inc., Senior Subordinate Debenture, 2.13%, 5/1/14
   
419,125
 
 
350,000
 
CSG Systems International, Inc., Senior Subordinate Debenture, 3.00%, 3/1/17 (3)
   
397,250
 
 
200,000
 
DST Systems, Inc., Convertible, 0.54%, 8/15/23 (4)
   
276,625
 
 
150,000
 
Intel Corp., Junior Subordinated Notes, 3.25%, 8/1/39
   
191,156
 
 
200,000
 
Lam Research Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.25%, 5/15/18 (1)
   
221,875
 

               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
350,000
 
ON Semiconductor Corp., Senior Subordinated Notes, 2.63%, 12/15/26
 
$
355,469
 
 
150,000
 
SanDisk Corp., Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.50%, 8/15/17
   
199,969
 
 
200,000
 
Xilinx, Inc., Senior Notes, 2.63%, 6/15/17
   
285,750
 
 
1,000,000
 
Xilinx, Inc., Subordinated Debentures, 3.13%, 3/15/37
   
1,380,000
 
           
3,727,219
 
               
     
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES (Cost $10,895,577) (4.2%)
   
12,959,044
 
               
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (0.2%)
       
 
500,000
 
Asian Development Bank MTN, Senior Unsecured Notes, 1.38%, 3/23/20
   
479,205
 
 
250,000
 
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, Senior Unsecured Notes, 0.50%, 4/15/16
   
249,148
 
               
     
TOTAL FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS (Cost $749,291) (0.2%)
   
728,353
 
               
LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (0.4%)
       
               
     
CALIFORNIA (0.1%)
       
 
250,000
 
California State Department of Water Resources, Revenue Bonds, 2.44%, 12/1/21
   
236,007
 
 
250,000
 
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, Revenue Bonds, Series B, 4.09%, 7/1/32
   
237,515
 
           
473,522
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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June 30, 2013
               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
     
NEW YORK (0.1%)
       
$
185,000
 
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Build America  Bonds, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C-1, 5.12%, 11/15/19
 
$
203,124
 
               
     
PUERTO RICO (0.1%)
       
 
250,000
 
Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico, Revenue Bonds, Senior Notes, Ser. B, 4.70%, 5/1/16
   
250,728
 
               
     
TEXAS (0.1%)
       
 
250,000
 
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Baylor Health Care System Project, Series C, 4.45%, 11/15/43
   
223,400
 
               
     
TOTAL LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $1,222,335) (0.4%)
   
1,150,774
 
               
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SPONSORED OBLIGATIONS (6.9%)
       
 
500,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.13%, 3/10/17
   
499,812
 
 
250,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.13%, 12/8/17
   
268,045
 
 
175,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.75%, 6/8/18
   
184,993
 
 
250,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.63%, 2/27/19
   
246,676
 
 
415,000
 
Federal Home Loan Bank, 4.13%, 12/13/19
   
459,073
 
 
486,999
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.00%, 1/15/33
   
479,769
 
 
197,417
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #A84814, 4.50%, 3/1/39
   
207,856
 
 
1,037,508
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #A86830, 4.50%, 6/1/39
   
1,092,372
 

               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
121,431
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #A96997, 4.50%, 2/1/41
 
$
128,229
 
 
429,159
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #A97264, 4.00%, 2/1/41
   
447,500
 
 
413,295
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #C09027, 3.00%, 2/1/43
   
403,466
 
 
76,768
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #G08521, 3.00%, 1/1/43
   
74,942
 
 
1,237,824
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #J13314, 3.50%, 10/1/25
   
1,286,147
 
 
408,240
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #J17969, 3.00%, 2/1/27
   
421,498
 
 
964,020
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #Q04096, 4.00%, 10/1/41
   
1,003,160
 
 
1,281,241
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #Q06884, 3.50%, 3/1/42
   
1,299,582
 
 
113,272
 
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Pool #Q11077, 3.50%, 9/1/42
   
114,894
 
 
500,000
 
Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.00%, 9/21/15
   
516,403
 
 
500,000
 
Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.38%, 12/21/15
   
497,207
 
 
94,330
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #973333, 4.50%, 2/1/38
   
99,772
 
 
355,415
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AA0466, 4.50%, 2/1/39
   
375,918
 
 
1,034,463
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AB1796, 3.50%, 11/1/40
   
1,051,534
 
 
772,848
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AB3900, 3.00%, 11/1/26
   
795,803
 
 
28,202
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AB3943, 4.00%, 11/1/41
   
29,421
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
27

 
 

 

 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
469,719
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AB5231, 2.50%, 5/1/27
 
$
473,224
 
 
488,907
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AD7128, 4.50%, 7/1/40
   
518,001
 
 
311,093
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AD8529, 4.50%, 8/1/40
   
329,606
 
 
614,635
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AE3040, 4.00%, 9/1/40
   
640,627
 
 
995,172
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AE9759, 4.00%, 12/1/40
   
1,037,256
 
 
33,378
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AK6513, 4.00%, 3/1/42
   
34,890
 
 
731,327
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AL0160, 4.50%, 5/1/41
   
776,202
 
 
448,510
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #AQ1853, 3.00%, 11/1/42
   
438,837
 
 
68,594
 
Federal National Mortgage Association Pool #MA0406, 4.50%, 5/1/30
   
72,692
 
 
490,035
 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC Trust Series 2013-18 Class AE, 2.00%, 3/25/28
   
483,340
 
 
342,632
 
Federal National Mortgage Association REMIC Trust Series 2013-41 Class WD, 2.00%, 11/25/42
   
329,838
 
 
600,000
 
Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 3.50%, 7/1/28
   
624,938
 
 
1,000,000
 
Federal National Mortgage Association TBA, 4.50%, 7/1/43
   
1,058,125
 
 
127,422
 
Government National Mortgage Association I Pool #539285, 3.00%, 5/15/42
   
126,273
 

               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
658,094
 
Government National Mortgage Association I Pool #553450, 3.00%, 1/15/42
 
$
652,159
 
 
195,433
 
Government National Mortgage Association I Pool #744842, 3.00%, 5/15/42
   
193,670
 
 
1,227,037
 
Government National Mortgage Association I Pool #AA0448, 3.50%, 5/15/42
   
1,261,246
 
               
     
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY OBLIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT SPONSORED OBLIGATIONS
(Cost $21,572,200) (6.9%)
   
21,034,996
 
               
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (8.8%)
       
               
     
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (5.9%)
       
$
18,000,000
 
With Morgan Stanley, 0.01%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $18,000,015 (collateralized by $18,225,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.000% due 08/31/16, with a value of $18,425,450)
   
18,000,000
 
               
     
JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Investments of Cash Collateral for Securities on Loan) (2.9%)
       
 
2,638,752
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Morgan Stanley, 0.12%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $2,638,778 (collateralized by $2,669,467 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.250% - 1.500% due 02/15/14 - 08/31/18, with a value of $2,691,530)
   
2,638,752
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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June 30, 2013
               
Principal
           
Amount
     
Value
 
$
3,272,053
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Barclays, 0.10%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $3,272,080 (collateralized by $3,371,491 U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 07/15/22, with a value of $3,337,497)
 
$
3,272,053
 
 
3,060,952
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Credit Suisse First Boston, 0.10%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $3,060,978 (collateralized by $3,174,946 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.000% due 05/31/18, with a value of $3,122,544)
   
3,060,952
 
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN (Cost $8,971,757) (2.9%)
 
$
8,971,757
 
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $26,971,757) (8.8%)
   
26,971,757
 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES EXCLUDING OPTIONS WRITTEN (102.9%) (Cost $261,521,807)
 
$
316,246,654
 

               
Contracts
     
Value
 
CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (0.0%)
       
               
     
INDUSTRIALS (0.0%)
       
 
100
 
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. N.V., expiring 7/20/13, exercise price $65
 
$
 (2,700
)

               
Contracts
     
Value
 
     
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (0.0%)
       
 
100
 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., expiring 7/20/13, exercise price $70
 
$
 (2,000
)
     
TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums Received $20,592) (0.0%)
   
(4,700
)
     
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES (102.9%) (Cost $261,501,215)
 
$
316,241,954
 
EXCESS OF LIABILITIES OVER CASH AND OTHER ASSETS (-2.9%)    
(9,035,706
)
NET ASSETS (100%)  
$
307,206,248
 
NET ASSET VALUE OFFERING AND REDEMPTION PRICE, PER OUTSTANDING SHARE ($307,206,248 ÷ 32,985,898 shares
    outstanding)
 
$
9.31
 
 
   
(1)
A portion or all of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2013, the market value of the securities on loan was $8,959,061.
*
Non-income producing.
(2)
A portion or all of the security was pledged as collateral for call options written.
(3)
Pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, this security can only be sold to qualified institutional investors.
(4)
The rate shown on floating rate securities is the rate at the end of the reporting period.
(5)
Step Bond - The rate shown is as of June 30, 2013 and will reset at a future date.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
MTN
Medium Term Note.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.
TBA
To Be Announced.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
 
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
June 30, 2013
 
Shares
     
Value
 
COMMON STOCKS (95.9%)
       
               
     
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (17.9%)
       
 
5,000
 
AutoZone, Inc. *
 
$
2,118,450
 
 
60,000
 
Comcast Corp. Class A
   
2,380,200
 
 
44,000
 
DIRECTV *
   
2,711,280
 
 
41,000
 
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
   
2,170,130
 
 
24,000
 
McDonald’s Corp.
   
2,376,000
 
 
40,000
 
NIKE, Inc. Class B
   
2,547,200
 
 
3,000
 
Priceline.com, Inc. *
   
2,481,390
 
 
11,000
 
Ralph Lauren Corp.
   
1,911,140
 
 
44,000
 
Starbucks Corp.
   
2,881,560
 
 
33,000
 
Target Corp.
   
2,272,380
 
 
50,000
 
TJX Companies, Inc. (The)
   
2,503,000
 
 
39,000
 
Viacom, Inc. Class B
   
2,653,950
 
 
36,000
 
Walt Disney Co. (The)
   
2,273,400
 
 
31,000
 
Yum! Brands, Inc.
   
2,149,540
 
           
33,429,620
 
               
     
CONSUMER STAPLES (4.6%)
       
 
24,000
 
Costco Wholesale Corp.
   
2,653,680
 
 
20,000
 
CVS Caremark Corp.
   
1,143,600
 
 
46,000
 
General Mills, Inc.
   
2,232,380
 
 
31,000
 
PepsiCo, Inc.
   
2,535,490
 
           
8,565,150
 
               
     
ENERGY (7.9%)
       
 
30,000
 
Cameron International Corp. *
   
1,834,800
 
 
16,000
 
Chevron Corp.
   
1,893,440
 
 
39,000
 
Enterprise Products Partners L.P.
   
2,423,850
 
 
17,000
 
EOG Resources, Inc.
   
2,238,560
 
 
26,000
 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
   
2,349,100
 
 
28,000
 
Schlumberger Ltd.
   
2,006,480
 
 
45,000
 
TransCanada Corp. (1)
   
1,939,950
 
           
14,686,180
 
               
     
FINANCIALS (7.2%)
       
 
17,000
 
American Tower Corp. REIT
   
1,243,890
 
 
9,000
 
BlackRock, Inc.
   
2,311,650
 
 
37,000
 
Capital One Financial Corp.
   
2,323,970
 
 
48,000
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
   
2,533,920
 
 
21,700
 
M&T Bank Corp.
   
2,424,975
 
 
70,000
 
U.S. Bancorp
   
2,530,500
 
           
13,368,905
 
               
     
HEALTH CARE (14.7%)
       
 
24,000
 
Actavis, Inc. *
   
3,029,280
 
 
21,000
 
Allergan, Inc.
   
1,769,040
 
 
Shares
     
Value
 
 
23,000
 
Amgen, Inc.
 
$
2,269,180
 
 
11,500
 
Biogen Idec, Inc. *
   
2,474,800
 
 
45,000
 
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
   
2,011,050
 
 
40,000
 
Express Scripts Holding Co. *
   
2,467,600
 
 
48,000
 
Gilead Sciences, Inc. *
   
2,458,080
 
 
21,000
 
McKesson Corp.
   
2,404,500
 
 
27,000
 
Novartis AG ADR
   
1,909,170
 
 
15,000
 
Novo Nordisk A/S ADR
   
2,324,550
 
 
21,500
 
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
   
1,819,545
 
 
38,000
 
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
   
2,488,240
 
           
27,425,035
 
               
     
INDUSTRIALS (12.2%)
       
 
45,000
 
ADT Corp. (The) *
   
1,793,250
 
 
24,000
 
Boeing Co. (The)
   
2,458,560
 
 
25,000
 
Canadian National Railway Co.
   
2,431,750
 
 
39,000
 
Danaher Corp.
   
2,468,700
 
 
53,085
 
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
   
2,017,761
 
 
21,000
 
FedEx Corp.
   
2,070,180
 
 
12,000
 
Precision Castparts Corp.
   
2,712,120
 
 
40,000
 
Tyco International Ltd.
   
1,318,000
 
 
20,000
 
Union Pacific Corp.
   
3,085,600
 
 
25,000
 
United Technologies Corp.
   
2,323,500
 
           
22,679,421
 
               
     
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (21.3%)
       
 
34,000
 
Accenture PLC Class A
   
2,446,640
 
 
6,500
 
Apple, Inc.
   
2,574,520
 
 
49,700
 
ARM Holdings PLC ADR (1)
   
1,798,146
 
 
36,000
 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Class A *
   
2,253,960
 
 
40,000
 
eBay, Inc. *
   
2,068,800
 
 
95,000
 
EMC Corp.
   
2,243,900
 
 
3,700
 
Google, Inc. Class A *
   
3,257,369
 
 
91,000
 
Intel Corp.
   
2,204,020
 
 
12,000
 
International Business Machines Corp.
   
2,293,320
 
 
33,900
 
Intuit, Inc.
   
2,068,917
 
 
36,071
 
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
   
2,082,379
 
 
64,000
 
Oracle Corp.
   
1,966,080
 
 
36,000
 
QUALCOMM, Inc.
   
2,198,880
 
 
49,000
 
Salesforce.com, Inc. *
   
1,870,820
 
 
29,900
 
SAP AG ADR
   
2,177,617
 
 
55,000
 
Texas Instruments, Inc.
   
1,917,850
 
 
15,000
 
Visa, Inc. Class A
   
2,741,250
 
 
24,000
 
VMware, Inc. Class A *
   
1,607,760
 
           
39,772,228
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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June 30, 2013
 
Shares
     
Value
 
     
MATERIALS (6.9%)
       
 
20,000
 
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
 
1,831,400
 
 
26,000
 
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADR
   
1,499,160
 
 
36,000
 
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
   
1,890,000
 
 
30,000
 
Ecolab, Inc.
   
2,555,700
 
 
22,000
 
Monsanto Co.
   
2,173,600
 
 
16,000
 
Praxair, Inc.
   
1,842,560
 
 
116,000
 
Yamana Gold, Inc. (1)
   
1,103,160
 
           
12,895,580
 
               
     
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (2.2%)
       
 
92,000
 
America Movil SAB de C.V. Series L, ADR
   
2,001,000
 
 
50,000
 
BCE, Inc.
   
2,051,000
 
           
4,052,000
 
               
     
UTILITIES (1.0%)
       
 
26,333
 
Duke Energy Corp.
   
1,777,477
 
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $120,336,956) (95.9%)
   
178,651,596
 
 
Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (6.6%)
       
               
     
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (4.0%)
       
$
7,500,000
 
With Morgan Stanley, 0.01%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $7,500,006 (collateralized by $7,120,000 U.S. Treasury Notes 3.125% due 05/15/21, with a value of $7,669,067)
 
$
7,500,000
 
               
     
JOINT REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (Investments of Cash Collateral for Securities on Loan) (2.6%)
       
 
1,416,504
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Morgan Stanley, 0.12%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $1,416,518 (collateralized by $1,432,992 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.250% - 1.500 due 02/15/14 - 08/31/18, with a value of $1,444,836)
   
1,416,504
 
 
Principal
Amount
     
Value
 
$
1,756,465
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Barclays, 0.10%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $1,756,479 (collateralized by $1,809,844 U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes 0.125% due 07/15/22, with a value of $1,791,596)
    $
1,756,465
 
 
1,643,144
 
Joint Repurchase Agreement with Credit Suisse First Boston, 0.10%, dated 06/28/13, due 07/01/13, delivery value $1,643,158 (collateralized by $1,704,337 U.S. Treasury Notes 1.000% due 05/31/18, with a value of $1,676,207)
   
1,643,144
 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES ON LOAN (Cost $4,816,113) (2.6%)
   
4,816,113
 
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $12,316,113) (6.6%)
   
12,316,113
 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES (102.5%) (Cost $132,653,069)
 
$
190,967,709
 
EXCESS OF LIABILITIES OVER CASH AND OTHER ASSETS (-2.5%)
   
(4,636,493
)
NET ASSETS (100%)
 
$
186,331,216
 
NET ASSET VALUE OFFERING AND REDEMPTION PRICE, PER OUTSTANDING SHARE ($186,331,216 ÷ 8,632,887 shares outstanding)
 
$
21.58
 
 
*
Non-income producing.
(1)
A portion or all of the security was held on loan. As of June 30, 2013, the market value of the securities on loan was $4,843,741.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
at June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
   
Value Line Premier
   
The Value Line
   
Value Line Income and
   
Value Line Larger
 
   
Growth Fund, Inc.
   
Fund, Inc.
   
Growth Fund, Inc.
   
Companies Fund, Inc.
 
Assets:
                       
Investment securities, at value*
                       
Investments(1)
  $ 356,195,588     $ 110,903,046     $ 289,274,897     $ 178,651,596  
Repurchase agreements(2)
    27,928,998       4,664,717       26,971,757       12,316,113  
Total investments, at value
  $ 384,124,586     $ 115,567,763     $ 316,246,654     $ 190,967,709  
Cash
    424,421       991,910       396,540       248,543  
Receivable for securities sold
    1,710,425       1,084,265       959,807        
Interest and dividends receivable
    461,426       63,240       750,217       180,288  
Receivable for capital shares sold
    161,329       1,081       17,737       261  
Prepaid expenses
    28,379       15,554       27,707       22,378  
Receivable for securities lending income
    6,936       1,605       6,791       6,631  
Total Assets
    386,917,502       117,725,418       318,405,453       191,425,810  
Liabilities:
                               
Payable upon return of securities on loan
    23,919,505       4,722,067       9,082,060       4,875,325  
Payable for securities purchased
                1,692,257        
Payable for capital shares redeemed
    859,796       21,616       82,088       12,756  
Option contracts written, at value (premiums received $0, $0, $20,592 and $0, respectively)
                4,700        
Accrued expenses:
                               
Advisory fee
    209,884       60,612       152,775       108,717  
Service and distribution plan fees
    69,962             46,646        
Directors’ fees and expenses
          503       1,070       710  
Other
    134,843       82,403       137,609       97,086  
Total Liabilities
    25,193,990       4,887,201       11,199,205       5,094,594  
Net Assets
  $ 361,723,512     $ 112,838,217     $ 307,206,248     $ 186,331,216  
Net assets consist of:
                               
Capital stock, at $1.00 par value (authorized 100,000,000, 50,000,000, 75,000,000 and 50,000,000 shares, respectively)
  $ 11,497,451     $ 9,825,262     $ 32,985,898     $ 8,632,887  
Additional paid-in capital
    169,907,125       108,223,474       210,538,567       159,126,058  
Undistributed net investment income
    188,451       647,387       83,053       1,930,447  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency
    13,131,738       (48,242,186 )     8,858,551       (41,671,926 )
Net unrealized appreciation of:
                               
Investments and foreign currency translations
    166,998,747       42,384,280       54,724,287       58,313,750  
Written options
                15,892        
Net Assets
  $ 361,723,512     $ 112,838,217     $ 307,206,248     $ 186,331,216  
Shares Outstanding
    11,497,451       9,825,262       32,985,898       8,632,887  
Net Asset Value, Offering and Redemption Price per Outstanding Share
  $ 31.46     $ 11.48     $ 9.31     $ 21.58  
* Includes securities on loan of
  $ 23,307,778     $ 4,597,541     $ 8,959,061     $ 4,843,741  
(1)Cost of investments
  $ 189,196,642     $ 68,518,704     $ 234,550,050     $ 120,336,956  
(2)Cost of repurchase agreements
  $ 27,928,998     $ 4,664,717     $ 26,971,757     $ 12,316,113  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Statements of Operations
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
 
   
Value Line Premier
   
The Value Line
   
Value Line Income and
   
Value Line Larger
 
   
Growth Fund, Inc.
   
Fund, Inc.
   
Growth Fund, Inc.
   
Companies Fund, Inc.
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividends (net of foreign withholding tax of $65,355, $13,717, $51,448 and $47,368, respectively)
  $ 2,334,752     $ 649,429     $ 2,667,345     $ 1,491,068  
Interest
    5,955       941       978,110       2,678  
Securities lending income
    54,635       17,467       41,270       18,128  
Total Income
    2,395,342       667,837       3,686,725       1,511,874  
Expenses:
                               
Advisory fee
    1,335,977       387,115       1,005,032       701,433  
Service and distribution plan fees
    445,326       139,459       377,120       233,811  
Sub-transfer agent fees
    48,612       3,459       26,885       5,771  
Custodian fees
    34,009       15,772       35,512       17,811  
Auditing and legal fees
    95,017       39,706       88,273       55,632  
Transfer agent fees
    79,313       46,163       70,533       51,494  
Directors’ fees and expenses
    36,237       11,723       31,556       19,671  
Printing and postage
    62,467       39,592       59,994       46,024  
Registration and filing fees
    20,664       14,427       14,994       16,389  
Insurance
    19,299       7,278       18,023       10,969  
Other
    27,941       11,404       23,227       16,063  
Total Expenses Before Fees Waived
    2,204,862       716,098       1,751,149       1,175,068  
Less: Service and Distribution Plan Fees Waived
          (139,459 )     (75,424 )     (233,811 )
Net Expenses
    2,204,862       576,639       1,675,725       941,257  
Net Investment Income
    190,480       91,198       2,011,000       570,617  
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Foreign Exchange Transactions and Written Options:
                               
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from:
                               
Investments
    9,189,849       4,003,129       6,903,281       5,615,170  
Foreign currency transactions
    2,523       (817 )     (773 )     81  
Written options
                24,295        
      9,192,372       4,002,312       6,926,803       5,615,251  
Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) of:
                               
Investments
    21,461,435       7,568,614       14,668,763       10,415,504  
Foreign currency transactions
    (179 )     (51 )     (356 )     (582 )
Written options
                15,892        
      21,461,256       7,568,563       14,684,299       10,414,922  
Net Realized Gain and Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments, Foreign Exchange Transactions and Written Options
    30,653,628       11,570,875       21,611,102       16,030,173  
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations
  $ 30,844,108     $ 11,662,073     $ 23,622,102     $ 16,600,790  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
   
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
   
Six Months Ended
       
   
June 30, 2013
   
Year Ended
 
   
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2012
 
Operations:
           
Net investment income
  $ 190,480     $ 916,159  
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency
    9,192,372       24,763,062  
Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
    21,461,256       26,967,212  
Net increase in net assets from operations
    30,844,108       52,646,433  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
Net investment income
          (1,001,240 )
Net realized gain from investment transactions
          (24,163,438 )
Net decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders
          (25,164,678 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
    26,795,322       59,483,434  
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions to shareholders
          24,174,754  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (33,351,839 )     (72,131,660 )
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions
    (6,556,517 )     11,526,528  
Total Increase in Net Assets
    24,287,591       39,008,283  
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of period
    337,435,921       298,427,638  
End of period
  $ 361,723,512     $ 337,435,921  
Undistributed net investment income, and distributions in excess of net investment income, at end of period
  $ 188,451     $ (2,029 )
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
   
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
 
   
Six Months Ended
       
   
June 30, 2013
   
Year Ended
 
   
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2012
 
Operations:
           
Net investment income
  $ 91,198     $ 558,673  
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency
    4,002,312       13,414,151  
Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
    7,568,563       3,749,359  
Net increase in net assets from operations
    11,662,073       17,722,183  
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
    1,244,222       3,226,854  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (9,865,967 )     (44,487,216 )
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions
    (8,621,745 )     (41,260,362 )
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
    3,040,328       (23,538,179 )
                 
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of period
    109,797,889       133,336,068  
End of period
  $ 112,838,217     $ 109,797,889  
Undistributed net investment income, at end of period
  $ 647,387     $ 556,189  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
   
Value Line Income and Growth
Fund, Inc.
 
   
Six Months Ended
       
   
June 30, 2013
   
Year Ended
 
   
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2012
 
Operations:
           
Net investment income
  $ 2,011,000     $ 4,498,399  
Net realized gain on investments, foreign currency and written options
    6,926,803       13,218,671  
Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
    14,684,299       13,315,963  
Net increase in net assets from operations
    23,622,102       31,033,033  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
Net investment income
    (1,914,569 )     (4,463,988 )
Net realized gain from investment transactions
          (11,203,043 )
Total Distributions
    (1,914,569 )     (15,667,031 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
    8,262,437       7,178,813  
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends and distributions to shareholders
    1,718,977       14,279,164  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (20,187,958 )     (47,345,268 )
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions
    (10,206,544 )     (25,887,291 )
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets
    11,500,989       (10,521,289 )
                 
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of period
    295,705,259       306,226,548  
End of period
  $ 307,206,248     $ 295,705,259  
Undistributed net investment income, and distributions in excess of net investment income, at end of period
  $ 83,053     $ (13,378 )
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets
for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and for the Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
   
Value Line Larger Companies
Fund, Inc.
 
   
Six Months Ended
       
   
June 30, 2013
   
Year Ended
 
   
(unaudited)
   
December 31, 2012
 
Operations:
           
Net investment income
  $ 570,617     $ 1,359,399  
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency
    5,615,251       3,786,520  
Change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
    10,414,922       20,499,383  
Net increase in net assets from operations
    16,600,790       25,645,302  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
Net investment income
          (1,087,423 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Proceeds from sale of shares
    806,631       2,278,669  
Proceeds from reinvestment of dividends to shareholders
    157       1,033,051  
Cost of shares redeemed
    (15,318,944 )     (22,410,433 )
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions
    (14,512,156 )     (19,098,713 )
Total Increase in Net Assets
    2,088,634       5,459,166  
                 
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of period
    184,242,582       178,783,416  
End of period
  $ 186,331,216     $ 184,242,582  
Undistributed net investment income, at end of period
  $ 1,930,447     $ 1,359,830  
 
See Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
1. Significant Accounting Policies
 
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc., The Value Line Fund, Inc., Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc., and Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc. are each registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as diversified, open-end management investment companies. The primary investment objective of the Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc. and The Value Line Fund, Inc. is long-term growth of capital. The primary investment objective of the Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc. is income, as high and dependable as is consistent with reasonable risk and capital growth to increase total return is a secondary objective. The sole investment objective of the Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc. is to realize capital growth.
 
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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements.
 
(A) Security Valuation: Securities listed on a securities exchange are valued at the closing sales prices on the date as of which the net asset value is being determined. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. In the absence of closing sales prices for such securities and for securities traded in the over-the-counter market, the security is valued at the midpoint between the latest available and representative asked and bid prices. Short-term instruments with maturities of 60 days or less at the date of purchase are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Short-term instruments with maturities greater than 60 days at the date of purchase are valued at the midpoint between the latest available and representative asked and bid prices, and commencing 60 days prior to maturity such securities are valued at amortized cost.
 
The Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted procedures for valuing portfolio securities in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated the responsibility for applying the valuation methods to the Adviser. The Funds’ Valuation Committee was established by the Board to oversee the implementation of the Fund’s valuation methods and to make fair value determinations on behalf of the Board, as instructed. The Adviser monitors the continued appropriateness of methods applied and determines if adjustments should be made in light of market changes, events affecting the issuer, or other factors. If the Adviser determines that a valuation method may no longer be appropriate, another valuation method may be selected, or the Valuation Committee will be convened to consider the matter and take any appropriate action in accordance with procedures set forth by the Board. The Board shall review the appropriateness of the valuation methods and these methods may be amended or supplemented from time to time by the Valuation Committee. In addition, the Funds may use the fair value of a security when the closing market price on the primary exchange where the security is traded no longer accurately reflects the value of a security due to factors affecting one or more relevant securities markets or the specific issuer.
 
(B) Fair Value Measurements: The Funds follow fair valuation accounting standards (FASB ASC 820-10) which establish a definition of fair value and set out a hierarchy for measuring fair value. These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques and related inputs during the period. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
 
Level 1 –
Inputs that reflect unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date;
   
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Level 2 –
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly, including inputs in markets that are not considered to be active;
 
Level 3 –
Inputs that are unobservable.
 
Transfers between investment levels may occur as the markets fluctuate and/or the availability of data used in an investment’s valuation changes. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
 
The following table summarizes the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments in securities as of June 30, 2013:
 
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
                       
Assets:
                       
Common Stocks
  $ 356,195,588     $     $     $ 356,195,588  
Short-Term Investments
          27,928,998             27,928,998  
Total
  $ 356,195,588     $ 27,928,998     $     $ 384,124,586  
                                 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
                               
Assets:
                               
Common Stocks
  $ 110,903,046     $     $     $ 110,903,046  
Short-Term Investments
          4,664,717             4,664,717  
Total
  $ 110,903,046     $ 4,664,717     $     $ 115,567,763  
                                 
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
                               
Assets:
                               
Common Stocks
  $ 198,899,809     $     $     $ 198,899,809  
Preferred Stocks
    126,400                   126,400  
Convertible Preferred Stocks
    4,272,503       1,019,149             5,291,652  
U.S.Treasuty Obligations
          26,000,741             26,000,741  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
          2,138,955             2,138,955  
Corporate Bonds & Notes
          20,944,173             20,944,173  
Convertible Corporate Bonds & Notes
          12,959,044             12,959,044  
Foreign Government Obligations
          728,353             728,353  
Long-Term Municipal Securities
          1,150,774             1,150,774  
U.S.Government Agency Obligations & Government Sponsored Obligations
          21,034,996             21,034,996  
Short-Term Investments
          26,971,757             26,971,757  
Total
  $ 203,298,712     $ 112,947,942     $     $ 316,246,654  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Call Options Written
  $ (4,700 )   $     $     $ (4,700 )
                                 
Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
                               
Assets:
                               
Common Stocks
  $ 178,651,596     $     $     $ 178,651,596  
Short-Term Investments
          12,316,113             12,316,113  
Total
  $ 178,651,596     $ 12,316,113     $     $ 190,967,709  
   
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
The Funds follow the updated provisions surrounding fair value measurements and disclosures on transfers in and out of all levels of the fair value hierarchy on a gross basis and the reasons for the transfers as well as to disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for investments that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
 
The Funds’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels at the beginning of the reporting period.
 
The amounts and reasons for all transfers in and out of each level within the three-tier hierarchy are disclosed when the Funds had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that were meaningful in relation to their net assets as of the end of the reporting period. An investment asset’s or liability’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level input, individually or in aggregate, that is significant to fair value measurement. The objective of fair value measurement remains the same even when there is a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability and regardless of the valuation techniques used.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2013 there were no Level 3 investments. The Schedule of Investments includes a breakdown of the Schedules’ investments by category.
 
(C) Repurchase Agreements: Each Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, under the terms of a Master Repurchase Agreement, with selected commercial banks and broker-dealers, under which the Funds acquire securities as collateral and agrees to resell the securities at an agreed upon time and at an agreed upon price. Each Fund, through the custodian or a sub-custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. The Funds’ custodian takes possession of the underlying collateral securities, the value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest. To the extent that any repurchase transaction exceeds one business day, it is the Funds’ policy to mark-to-market on a daily basis to ensure the adequacy of the collateral. In the event of default of the obligation to repurchase, under the Master Repurchase Agreement, the Funds have the right to liquidate the collateral and apply the proceeds in satisfaction of the obligation. Under certain circumstances, in the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral or proceeds may be subject to legal proceedings.
 
At period end, Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc., Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc., and Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc., respectively, had investments in repurchase agreements with a gross value of $4,300,000, $18,000,000, and $7,500,000 on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The value of each Fund’s related collateral exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements at period end. There were no open repurchase agreements for The Value Line Fund, Inc. at June 28, 2013.
 
(D) Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Funds to each qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the provisions available to regulated investment companies, as defined in applicable sections of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of their investment income and capital gains to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.
 
Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years (fiscal years ended December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2012), and has concluded that no provision for federal or state income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements. The Funds’ federal and state income tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.
   
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(E) Security Transactions and Distributions: Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Interest income is accrued as earned. Realized gains and losses on sales of securities are calculated for financial accounting and federal income tax purposes on the identified cost basis. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles.
 
(F) Foreign Currency Translation: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Assets and liabilities which are denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange. The Funds do not isolate changes in the value of investments caused by foreign exchange rate differences from the changes due to other circumstances.
 
Income and expenses are translated to U.S. dollars based upon the rates of exchange on the respective dates of such transactions.
 
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from currency fluctuations realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the differences between the U.S. dollar amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded by the Funds, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in the exchange rates. The effect of the change in foreign exchange rates on the value of investments is included in realized gain/loss on investments and change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments.
 
(G) Representations and Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties which provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
 
(H) Accounting for Real Estate Investment Trusts: The Funds own shares of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) which report information on the source of their distributions annually. Distributions received from REITs during the year which represent a return of capital are recorded as a reduction of cost and distributions which represent a capital gain dividend are recorded as a realized long-term capital gain on investments.
 
(I) Foreign Taxes: The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments, or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Funds will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.
 
(J) Securities Lending: Under an agreement with State Street Bank & Trust (“State Street”), the Funds can lend their securities to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions approved by the Board of Directors. By lending their investment securities, the Funds attempt to increase their net investment income through receipt of interest on the loan. Any gain or loss in the market price of the securities loaned that might occur and any interest or dividends declared during the term of the loan would accrue to the account of the Funds. Risks of delay in recovery of the securities or even loss of rights in the collateral may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Generally, in the event of a counter-party default, the Funds have the right to use the collateral to offset the losses incurred. The lending fees received and the Funds’ portion of the interest income earned on the cash collateral are included in the Statement of Operations.
   
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
Upon entering into a securities lending transaction, the Funds receive cash or other securities as collateral in an amount equal to or exceeding 102% of the current market value of the loaned securities. Any cash received as collateral is invested by State Street Global Advisors, acting in its capacity as securities lending agent (the “Agent”), in The Value Line Funds collateral account, which is subsequently invested into joint repurchase agreements. A portion of the dividends received on the collateral is rebated to the borrower of the securities and the remainder is split between the Agent and the Funds.
 
The Funds enter into joint repurchase agreements whereby their uninvested cash collateral from securities lending is deposited into a joint cash account with other funds managed by the investment adviser and is used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the funds based on their pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the funds to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. The joint repurchase agreement held by the Funds at the six months ended had been entered into on June 28, 2013.
 
As of June 28, 2013, the Funds loaned securities which were collateralized by cash. The value of the related collateral exceeded the value of the securities loaned at period end. The value of the securities on loan and the value of the related collateral were as follows:
                     
Fund
 
Value of
Securities
Loaned
 
Value of
Collateral
 
Total Collateral
(including
Calculated
Mark)
 
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
$
23,307,778
 
$
23,919,505
 
$
23,836,432
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
   
4,597,541
   
4,722,067
   
4,697,024
 
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
   
8,959,061
   
9,082,060
   
9,155,213
 
Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
   
4,843,741
   
4,875,325
   
4,949,900
 
 
(K) Options: The Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.’s investment strategy allows the use of options. The Fund utilizes options to hedge against changes in market conditions or to provide market exposure while trying to reduce transaction costs.
 
When the Fund writes a put or call option, an amount equal to the premiums received is included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or if the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a written call option on an individual security is exercised, a gain or loss is realized for the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from the sale are increased by the premium originally received. If a written put option on an individual security is exercised, the cost of the security acquired is decreased by the premium originally received. As a writer of an option, a Fund bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the individual security underlying the written option. Additionally, written call options may involve the risk of limited gains.
 
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The Fund may also purchase put and call options. When a Fund purchases a put or call option, an amount equal to the premium paid is included on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment, and is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires on the stipulated expiration date or if the Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If the Fund exercises a call option on an individual security, the cost of the security acquired is increased by the premium paid for the call. If the Fund exercises a put option on an individual security, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such a sale are decreased by the premium originally paid. Written and purchased options are non-income producing securities.
 
As of June 30, 2013, the Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc. engaged in written call option transactions. All open option contracts are included on each Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
 
The Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.’s written options are collateralized by securities held at the Options Clearing Corporation’s account at the Fund’s custodian. The securities pledged as collateral are included on the Schedule of Investments. Such collateral is restricted from the Fund’s use.
 
The number of options contracts written and the premiums received by the Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc. during the period ended June 30, 2013, were as follows:
               
   
Number of Contracts
 
Premiums Received
 
Options outstanding at December 31, 2012
   
 
$
0
 
Options written
   
400
   
44,887
 
Options expired/closed
   
(200
)
 
(24,295
)
Options outstanding at June 30, 2013
   
200
 
$
20,592
 
 
The following is a summary of how these derivatives are treated in the financial statements and their impact on the Fund:
                     
       
Gain or (Loss) Derivative Recognized in Income
 
Risk Type
 
Liability Derivative
Gross Amount
at Fair Value(a)
 
Realized
Gain(b)
 
Change in
Appreciation(c)
 
Equity - Written options
 
$
4,700
 
$
24,295
 
$
15,892
 
 
Written Options Contracts and Collateral Held by Counterparty as of June 30, 2013:
                           
Counterparty
 
Gross Amounts
of Liabilities
Presented in
Statement of
Assets &
Liabilities
 
Financial
Instrument
 
Collateral Shares
Pledged(d)
 
Net
Amount
(not less
than 0)
 
Morgan Stanley
 
$
4,700
 
$
0
 
$
4,700
 
$
0
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund’s quarterly holdings of written options contracts were as follows:
         
Quarter Ended
 
Number of
Written Options
Contracts
Outstanding
 
March 31, 2013
   
 
June 30, 2013
   
200
 
 
(a)
Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Option contracts written, at value
(b)
Statements of Operations location: Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: Written options
(c)
Statements of Operations location: Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) of: Written options
(d)
In some instances, the actual collateral received and/or pledged may be more than the amount shown here due to overcol-lateralization.
 
(L) Subsequent Events: Effective August 1, 2013, Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.’s 12b-1 fee will be charged at a rate of 0.15% of the Fund’s average daily net assets after giving effect to a waiver equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This waiver is effective through June 30, 2014 and cannot be changed or terminated during this period unless approved by your Fund’s board and principal underwriter, EULAV Securities LLC.
 
Effective August 1, 2013, The Value Line Fund, Inc.’s 12b-1 fee will be charged at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
 
Management has evaluated all subsequent transactions and events through the date on which these financial statements were issued and has determined that no additional items require disclosure.
 
2. Investment Risks
 
Securities issued by U.S. Government agencies or government-sponsored enterprises may not be guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury. The Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA” or “Ginnie Mae”), a wholly-owned U.S. Government corporation, is authorized to guarantee, with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, the timely payment of principal and interest on securities issued by institutions approved by GNMA and backed by pools of mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration or guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA” or “Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC” or “Freddie Mac”). Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but its participation certificates are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.
 
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3. Capital Share Transactions, Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders
 
Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
               
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(unaudited)
 
Year Ended
December 31, 2012
 
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
             
Shares sold
   
871,464
   
2,042,295
 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends and distributions
   
   
850,616
 
Shares redeemed
   
(1,074,678
)
 
(2,463,509
)
Net increase/(decrease)
   
(203,214
)
 
429,402
 
Dividends per share from net investment income
 
$
 
$
0.0925
 
Distributions per share from net realized gains
 
$
 
$
2.2262
 
               
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
             
Shares sold
   
111,156
   
328,898
 
Shares redeemed
   
(885,090
)
 
(4,481,149
)
Net decrease
   
(773,934
)
 
(4,152,251
)
               
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
             
Shares sold
   
895,069
   
821,795
 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends and distributions
   
185,846
   
1,657,336
 
Shares redeemed
   
(2,200,972
)
 
(5,417,424
)
Net decrease
   
(1,120,057
)
 
(2,938,293
)
               
Dividends per share from net investment income
 
$
0.0578
 
$
0.1303
 
Distributions per share from net realized gains
 
$
 
$
0.3403
 
               
Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
             
Shares sold
   
38,047
   
119,348
 
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of dividends
   
8
   
53,004
 
Shares redeemed
   
(720,954
)
 
(1,169,950
)
Net decrease
   
(682,899
)
 
(997,598
)
               
Dividends per share from net investment income
 
$
 
$
0.1173
 
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
4. Purchases and Sales of Securities
 
Purchases and sales of securities, excluding short-term investments, were as follows:
                           
Fund
 
Purchases of
Investment
Securities
 
Sales of
Investment
Securities
 
Purchases of
U.S.
Government
Agency
Obligations
 
Sales of U.S.
Government
Agency
Obligations
 
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
$
17,167,230
 
$
19,618,884
 
$
 
$
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
   
2,869,143
   
11,233,839
   
   
 
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
   
23,343,725
   
33,834,552
   
13,987,729
   
21,880,674
 
Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
   
10,666,950
   
28,090,109
   
   
 
 
5. Income Taxes
 
At June 30, 2013, information on the tax components of capital is as follows:
                           
Fund
 
Cost of
investments for
tax purposes
 
Gross tax
unrealized
appreciation
 
Gross tax
unrealized
depreciation
 
Net tax
unrealized
appreciation on
investments
 
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
$
217,125,640
 
$
167,505,299
 
$
(506,353
)
$
166,998,946
 
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
   
73,183,421
   
42,548,176
   
(163,834
)
 
42,384,342
 
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
   
261,521,807
   
59,163,553
   
(4,438,706
)
 
54,724,847
 
Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
   
132,653,069
   
60,332,010
   
(2,017,370
)
 
58,314,640
 
 
6. Investment Advisory Fee, Service and Distribution Fees and Transactions With Affiliates
 
Advisory fees of $1,335,977, $387,115, $1,005,032 and $701,433 for the Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc., The Value Line Fund, Inc., Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc., and Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc., respectively, were paid or payable to EULAV Asset Management (the “Adviser”) for the six months ended June 30, 2013. This was computed at an annual rate of 0.75% of the daily net assets during the period and paid monthly for the Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc. and Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc. and was computed at an annual rate of 0.70% of the first $100 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets plus 0.65% of the excess thereof, and paid monthly for The Value Line Fund, Inc. and Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc. The Adviser provides research, investment programs, and supervision of the investment portfolio and pays costs of administrative services, office space, equipment and compensation of administrative, bookkeeping, and clerical personnel necessary for managing the affairs of the Funds. The Adviser also provides persons, satisfactory to the Funds’ Board of Directors, to act as officers and employees of the Funds and pays their salaries.
 
The Funds have a Service and Distribution Plan (the “Plan”), adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which compensates EULAV Securities LLC (the “Distributor”) for advertising, marketing and distributing the Funds’ shares and for servicing the Funds’ shareholders at an annual rate of 0.25% of the Funds’ average daily net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, fees amounting to $445,326, $139,459, $377,120 and $233,811 before fee waivers for the Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc., The Value Line Fund, Inc., Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc., and Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc., respectively, were accrued under this Plan. Effective May 1, 2009, and renewed annually, the Distributor contractually agreed to waive The Value Line Fund, Inc.’s 12b-1 fee. Effective March 1, 2009, and renewed annually, the Distributor contractually agreed to reduce the fee for the Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc. by 0.05%. Effective May 1, 2007, and renewed annually, the Distributor contractually agreed to waive Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.’s 12b-1 fee. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, all 12b-1 fees were waived for The Value Line Fund, Inc. and Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc. The Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.’s fees waived amounted to $75,424. The Distributor has no right to recoup previously waived amounts.
 
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Effective July 5, 2012, the Funds have a Sub-Transfer Agent Plan (the “sub TA plan”) which compensates financial intermediaries that provide sub-transfer agency and related services to investors that hold their Fund shares in omnibus accounts maintained by the financial intermediaries with the Funds. The sub-transfer agency fee, which may be paid directly to the financial intermediary or indirectly via the Distributor, is equal to the lower of (i) the aggregate amount of additional transfer agency fees and expenses that the Funds would otherwise pay to the transfer agent if each subaccount in the omnibus account maintained by the financial intermediary with the Funds were a direct account with the Funds and (ii) the amount by which the fees charged by the financial intermediary for including the Funds on its platform and providing shareholder, sub-transfer agency and related services exceed the amount paid under the Funds’ Plan with respect to each Fund’s assets attributable to shares held by the financial intermediary in the omnibus account. In addition, the amount of sub-transfer agency fees payable by the Fund’s to all financial intermediaries in the aggregate is subject to a maximum cap of 0.05% of each Fund’s average daily net assets. If the sub-transfer agency fee is paid to financial intermediaries indirectly via the Distributor, the Distributor does not retain any amount thereof and such fee otherwise reduces the amount that the Distributor is contractually obligated to pay to the financial intermediary. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, fees amounting to $48,612, $3,459, $26,885 and $5,771 for the Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc., The Value Line Fund, Inc., Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc., and Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc., respectively, were paid under the sub TA plan.
 
Each Fund bears direct expenses incurred specifically on its behalf while common expenses of the Value Line Funds are allocated proportionately based upon each Fund’s respective net assets. The Funds bear all other costs and expenses.
 
Certain officers and a Trustee of the Adviser are also officers and a director of the Funds. At June 30, 2013, the officers and directors of the Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc., The Value Line Fund, Inc., Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc., and Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc. as a group owned 346, 1,072, 2,091 and 560 shares, representing less than 1% of the outstanding shares of each fund respectively.
 
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
7. Other
 
The Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc. received notice that it has been named in a class of defendants in a lawsuit that the Unsecured Creditors Committee (the “Committee”) of the Tribune Company has filed in Delaware bankruptcy court. The Committee is seeking to recover all payments made to beneficial owners of common stock in connection with a leveraged buyout of Tribune, including those made in connection with a 2007 tender offer in which the Fund participated. The complaint alleges no misconduct by the Fund, and management intends to vigorously defend any lawsuit. The value of the proceeds received by the Fund is $490,522 (less than 1% of net assets) and the Fund could incur legal expenses from defending this lawsuit. A Defendants’ Executive Committee consisting of counsel for many of the shareholder defendants with the most at issue has filed a motion to dismiss all the complaints. Under a Case Management Order issued by the court, that motion is deemed filed on behalf of all defendants including the Fund. Management is currently assessing the case and has not yet determined the effect, if any, on the Fund’s net assets and results of operations.
 
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Financial Highlights
 
Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                       
       
Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.
 
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(unaudited)
     
     
Years Ended December 31,
 
     
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
28.84
 
$
26.48
 
$
26.82
 
$
22.07
 
$
16.69
 
$
29.38
 
Income from investment operations:
                                     
Net investment income/(loss)
   
0.02
   
0.09
   
(0.08
)
 
(0.01
)(1)
 
0.02
   
0.01
 
Net gains or (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized)
   
2.60
   
4.59
   
1.30
   
4.79
   
5.37
   
(11.85
)
Total from investment operations
   
2.62
   
4.68
   
1.22
   
4.78
   
5.39
   
(11.84
)
                                       
Less distributions:
                                     
Dividends from net investment income
   
   
(0.09
)
 
   
(0.03
)
 
(0.01
)
 
 
Distributions from net realized gains
   
   
(2.23
)
 
(1.56
)
 
   
   
(0.85
)
Total distributions
   
   
(2.32
)
 
(1.56
)
 
(0.03
)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.85
)
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
31.46
 
$
28.84
 
$
26.48
 
$
26.82
 
$
22.07
 
$
16.69
 
Total return
   
9.08
%(2)
 
17.80
%
 
4.59
%
 
21.66
%
 
32.29
%
 
(40.13
)%
                                       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                     
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
 
$
361,724
 
$
337,436
 
$
298,428
 
$
311,829
 
$
347,938
 
$
312,591
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(3)
   
1.22
%(4)
 
1.25
%
 
1.24
%
 
1.23
%(5)
 
1.22
%
 
1.16
%
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets
   
0.11
%(4)
 
0.28
%
 
(0.28
)%
 
(0.02
)%
 
0.11
%
 
0.03
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
5
%(2)
 
15
%
 
20
%
 
16
%
 
8
%
 
18
%
 
(1)
Based on average shares outstanding.
(2)
Not annualized.
(3)
Ratio reflects expenses grossed up for the custody credit arrangement. The ratio of expenses to average net assets, net of custody credits, would have been unchanged for the periods shown.
(4)
Annualized.
(5)
Ratio reflects expenses grossed up for the reimbursement by Value Line, Inc. of certain expenses incurred by the Fund. The ratio of expenses to average net assets net of the reimbursement by Value Line, Inc. and net of custody credits would have been 1.19% for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
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Financial Highlights
 
Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                       
       
The Value Line Fund, Inc.
 
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(unaudited)
     
     
Years Ended December 31,
 
     
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
10.36
 
$
9.04
 
$
8.55
 
$
6.81
 
$
6.22
 
$
12.83
 
Income from investment operations:
                                     
Net investment income/(loss)
   
0.01
   
0.05
   
(0.00
)(1)
 
0.00
(1)
 
(0.01
)
 
(0.03
)
Net gains or (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized)
   
1.11
   
1.27
   
0.49
   
1.74
   
0.60
   
(6.30
)
Total from investment operations
   
1.12
   
1.32
   
0.49
   
1.74
   
0.59
   
(6.33
)
                                       
Less distributions:
                                     
Dividends from net investment income
   
   
   
(0.00
)(1)
 
   
   
 
Distributions from net realized gains
   
   
   
   
   
   
(0.28
)
Total distributions
   
   
   
(0.00
)(1)
 
   
   
(0.28
)
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
11.48
 
$
10.36
 
$
9.04
 
$
8.55
 
$
6.81
 
$
6.22
 
Total return
   
10.81
%(2)
 
14.60
%
 
5.75
%
 
25.55
%
 
9.49
%
 
(49.28
)%
                                       
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                     
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)(3)
 
$
112,838
 
$
109,798
 
$
133,336
 
$
104,200
 
$
92,680
 
$
93,099
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(6)
   
1.27
%(4)
 
1.28
%
 
1.29
%
 
1.31
%(5)
 
1.36
%
 
1.17
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets
   
1.02
%(4)
 
1.03
%
 
0.94
%
 
0.91
%(7)
 
1.04
%
 
0.92
%
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets
   
0.16
%(4)
 
0.46
%
 
(0.02
)%
 
0.02
%
 
(0.22
)%
 
(0.26
)%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
3
%(2)
 
6
%
 
18
%
 
27
%
 
122
%
 
273
%
 
(1)
Amount is less than $.01 per share.
(2)
Not annualized.
(3)
Ratio reflects expenses grossed up for the custody credit arrangement and grossed up for the waiver of the advisory fees by the Adviser and the service and distribution plan fees by the Distributor. The ratio of expenses to average net assets net of custody credits, but exclusive of the fee waivers would have been unchanged for the periods shown.
(4)
Annualized.
(5)
Ratio reflects expenses grossed up for the reimbursement by Value Line, Inc. of certain expenses incurred by the Fund.
(6)
Ratio reflects expenses net of the custody credit arrangement and net of the waiver of the advisory fee by the Adviser and the service and distribution plan fees by the Distributor.
(7)
Ratio reflects expenses net of the reimbursement by Value Line, Inc. of certain expenses incurred by the Fund.
 
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Financial Highlights
 
Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                       
       
Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.
 
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(unaudited)
     
     
Years Ended December 31,
 
     
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
8.67
 
$
8.27
 
$
8.46
 
$
7.75
 
$
6.39
 
$
8.45
 
                                       
Income from investment operations:
                                     
Net investment income
   
0.06
   
0.13
   
0.11
   
0.10
   
0.10
   
0.14
 
Net gains or (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized)
   
0.64
   
0.74
   
(0.19
)
 
0.71
   
1.36
   
(1.94
)
Total from investment operations
   
0.70
   
0.87
   
(0.08
)
 
0.81
   
1.46
   
(1.80
)
                                       
Less distributions:
                                     
Dividends from net investment income
   
(0.06
)
 
(0.13
)
 
(0.11
)
 
(0.10
)
 
(0.10
)
 
(0.15
)
Distributions from net realized gains
   
   
(0.34
)
 
   
   
   
(0.03
)
Return of capital
   
   
   
   
   
   
(0.08
)
Total distributions
   
(0.06
)
 
(0.47
)
 
(0.11
)
 
(0.10
)
 
(0.10
)
 
(0.26
)
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
9.31
 
$
8.67
 
$
8.27
 
$
8.46
 
$
7.75
 
$
6.39
 
Total return
   
8.05
%(1)
 
10.62
%
 
(0.90
)%
 
10.55
%
 
23.07
%
 
(21.52
)%
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                     
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
 
$
307,206
 
$
295,705
 
$
306,227
 
$
332,695
 
$
340,210
 
$
307,748
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(2)
   
1.15
%(3)
 
1.19
%
 
1.20
%
 
1.14
%(4)
 
1.13
%
 
1.10
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(5)
   
1.10
%(3)
 
1.14
%
 
1.15
%
 
1.05
%(6)
 
1.09
%
 
1.09
%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
1.32
%(3)
 
1.48
%
 
1.25
%
 
1.22
%
 
1.49
%
 
1.87
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
13
%(1)
 
31
%
 
57
%
 
46
%
 
56
%
 
86
%
 
(1)
Not annualized.
(2)
Ratio reflects expenses grossed up for the custody credit arrangement and grossed up for the waiver of a portion of the service and distribution plan fees by the Distributor. The ratio of expenses to average net assets, net of custody credits, but exclusive of the fee waivers, would have been 1.09% for the year ended December 31, 2008 and would have been unchanged for the other periods shown.
(3)
Annualized.
(4)
Ratio reflects expenses grossed up for the reimbursement by Value Line, Inc. of certain expenses incurred by the Fund.
(5)
Ratio reflects expenses net of the custody credit arrangement and net of the waiver of a portion of the service and distribution plan fees by the Distributor.
(6)
Ratio reflects expenses net of the reimbursement by Value Line, Inc. of certain expenses incurred by the Fund.
 
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Financial Highlights
 
Selected data for a share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                       
       
Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.
 
   
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2013
(unaudited)
     
     
Years Ended December 31,
 
     
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
19.78
 
$
17.34
 
$
17.47
 
$
15.40
 
$
13.18
 
$
21.63
 
                                       
Income from investment operations:
                                     
Net investment income
   
0.08
   
0.16
   
0.12
   
0.09
   
0.10
   
0.09
 
Net gains or (losses) on securities (both realized and unrealized)
   
1.72
   
2.40
   
(0.17
)
 
2.08
   
2.22
   
(8.34
)
Total from investment operations
   
1.80
   
2.56
   
(0.05
)
 
2.17
   
2.32
   
(8.25
)
                                       
Less distributions:
                                     
Dividends from net investment income
   
   
(0.12
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.10
)
 
(0.10
)
 
(0.03
)
Distributions from net realized gains
   
   
   
   
   
   
(0.17
)
Total distributions
   
   
(0.12
)
 
(0.08
)
 
(0.10
)
 
(0.10
)
 
(0.20
)
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
21.58
 
$
19.78
 
$
17.34
 
$
17.47
 
$
15.40
 
$
13.18
 
Total return
   
9.10
%(1)
 
14.82
%
 
(0.27
)%
 
14.09
%
 
17.62
%
 
(38.12
)%
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                     
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
 
$
186,331
 
$
184,243
 
$
178,783
 
$
199,524
 
$
202,454
 
$
191,950
 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(2)
   
1.24
%(3)
 
1.27
%
 
1.25
%
 
1.21
%(4)
 
1.26
%
 
1.18
%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(5)
   
1.00
%(3)
 
1.02
%
 
1.00
%
 
0.92
%(6)
 
1.01
%
 
0.93
%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets
   
0.60
%(3)
 
0.72
%
 
0.60
%
 
0.44
%
 
0.62
%
 
0.53
%
Portfolio turnover rate
   
6
%(1)
 
17
%
 
30
%
 
153
%
 
157
%
 
157
%
 
(1)
Not annualized.
(2)
Ratio reflects expenses grossed up for the custody credit arrangement and grossed up for the waiver of the service and distribution plan fees by the Distributor. The ratio of expenses to average net assets net of custody credits but exclusive of the fee waivers, would have been 1.17% for the year ended December 31, 2008 and would not have changed for the other periods shown.
(3)
Annualized.
(4)
Ratio reflects expenses grossed up for the reimbursement by Value Line, Inc. of certain expenses incurred by the Fund.
(5)
Ratio reflects expenses net of the service and distribution fees by the Distributor, but exclusive of the custody credit arrangement.
(6)
Ratio reflects expenses net of the reimbursement by Value Line, Inc. of certain expenses incurred by the Fund.
 
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FACTORS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD IN APPROVING CONTINUANCE OF
THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
FOR THE VALUE LINE FUND, INC., VALUE LINE INCOME AND GROWTH FUND, INC.,
VALUE LINE LARGER COMPANIES FUND, INC., AND VALUE LINE PREMIER GROWTH FUND, INC.
 
The Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) requires the Boards of Directors (the “Board”) of The Value Line Fund, Inc. (“Value Line Fund”), Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc. (“Income & Growth Fund”), Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc. (“Larger Companies Fund”) and Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc. (“Premier Growth Fund”) (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), including a majority of each Board’s Directors who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Directors”), to annually consider the continuance of each Fund’s investment advisory agreement (each, an “Agreement”) with its investment adviser, EULAV Asset Management.1
 
In considering whether the continuance of the Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders, the Board requested and the Adviser provided such information as the Board deemed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of such Agreement. At meetings held throughout the year, including the meeting specifically focused upon the review of each Agreement, the Independent Directors met in executive sessions separately from the non-Independent Director of the Funds and any officers of the Adviser. In selecting the Adviser and approving the continuance of each Agreement, the Independent Directors relied upon the assistance of counsel to the Independent Directors.
 
Both in the meeting specifically focused upon the review of the Agreements and at other meetings, the Board, including the Independent Directors, received materials relating to the Adviser’s investment and management services under the Agreements. These materials included information for each Fund regarding: (i) the investment performance of the Fund, including comparisons to a peer group of funds representing its Performance Universe (as defined below), and its benchmark index, both as classified and prepared by Lipper Inc., an independent evaluation service (“Lipper”); (ii) the investment process, portfolio holdings, investment restrictions, valuation procedures, and financial statements for the Fund; (iii) purchases and redemptions of the Fund’s shares; (iv) the general investment outlook in the markets in which the Fund invests; (v) arrangements with respect to the distribution of the Fund’s shares; (vi) the allocation and cost of the Fund’s brokerage (none of which was effected through any affiliate of the Adviser, including the Distributor); and (vii) the overall nature, quality and extent of services provided by the Adviser.
 
As part of their review, the Board requested, and the Adviser provided, additional information in order to evaluate the quality of the Adviser’s services and the reasonableness of its fees under each of the Agreements. In a separate executive session, the Independent Directors reviewed information for each Fund, which included data comparing: (i) the Fund’s management fee, transfer agent, sub-transfer agent and custodian fees, Rule 12b-1 fee, and other non-management expenses, to those incurred by a peer group of funds representing its Expense Group (as defined below), and a peer group of funds representing its Expense Universe (as defined below); (ii) the Fund’s expense ratio to those of its Expense Group and Expense Universe; and (iii) the Fund’s investment performance over various time periods to the average performance of the Performance Universe as well as the appropriate Lipper Index, as selected objectively by Lipper (the “Lipper Index”).
 

1 For periods prior to December 23, 2010, the term “Adviser” means the Adviser’s predecessor entities that previously served as the Fund’s adviser, EULAV Asset Management, LLC and Value Line, Inc. (“VLI”).  Likewise, for periods prior to December 23, 2010, the term “Distributor” refers to the predecessor entities of the Fund’s current distributor, EULAV Securities LLC (the “Distributor”), which included EULAV Securities, Inc. and Value Line Securities, Inc.
 
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Value Line Fund. The Performance Universe for Value Line Fund consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional multi-cap growth funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Expense Group for Value Line Fund consists of the Fund and 16 other retail no-load multi-cap growth funds (excluding outliers), as selected objectively by Lipper. The Expense Universe for the Fund consists of its Expense Group and all other retail no-load multi-cap growth funds (excluding outliers), as selected objectively by Lipper.
 
Income & Growth Fund. The Performance Universe for Income & Growth Fund consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional mixed-asset target allocation moderate funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Expense Group for Income & Growth Fund consists of the Fund and three other retail no-load mixed-asset target allocation moderate funds and eight retail no-load mixed-asset target allocation growth funds (excluding outliers), as selected objectively by Lipper. The Expense Universe for the Fund consists of its Expense Group and all other retail no-load mixed-asset target allocation moderate funds and retail no-load mixed-asset target allocation growth funds (excluding outliers), as selected objectively by Lipper.
 
Larger Companies Fund. The Performance Universe for Larger Companies Fund consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional large-cap growth funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Expense Group for Larger Companies Fund consists of the Fund and 15 other retail no-load large-cap growth funds (excluding outliers), as selected objectively by Lipper. The Expense Universe for the Fund consists of its Expense Group and all other retail no-load large-cap growth funds (excluding outliers), as selected objectively by Lipper.
 
Premier Growth Fund. The Performance Universe for Premier Growth Fund consists of the Fund and all retail and institutional multi-cap growth funds, regardless of asset size or primary channel of distribution. The Expense Group for Premier Growth Fund consists of the Fund and 13 other retail no-load multi-cap growth funds (excluding outliers), as selected objectively by Lipper. The Expense Universe for the Fund consists of its Expense Group and all other retail no-load multi-cap growth funds (excluding outliers), as selected objectively by Lipper.
 
In their executive session, the Independent Directors also reviewed information regarding: (a) the financial results and condition of the Adviser and the Distributor and their profitability from the services that have been performed for each Fund and the Value Line family of funds; (b) the Adviser’s investment management staffing and resources; (c) the ownership, control and day-to-day management of the Adviser; and (d) each Fund’s potential for achieving economies of scale. In support of its review of the statistical information, the Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Lipper to determine the Expense Group, the Expense Universe and the Performance Universe to prepare its information.
 
The Board observed that there is a range of investment options available to shareholders of the Funds, including other mutual funds, and that each Fund’s shareholders have chosen to invest in the Fund.
 
The following summarizes matters considered by the Board in connection with its continuance of each of the Agreements. However, the Board did not identify any single factor as all-important or controlling, each Director may have weighed certain factors differently, and the summary does not detail all the matters that were considered.
 
Investment Performance. The Board reviewed each Fund’s overall investment performance and compared it to its Performance Universe and the Lipper Index.
 
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Value Line Fund. The Board noted that the Fund outperformed the Performance Universe average and the Lipper Index for the one-year and three-year periods ended March 31, 2013. The Board also noted that the Fund’s performance for the five-year and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2013 was below the performance of the Performance Universe average and the Lipper Index.
 
Income & Growth Fund. The Board noted that the Fund outperformed the Performance Universe average and the Lipper Index for the one-year, five-year and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2013. The Board also noted that the Fund’s performance for the three-year period ended March 31, 2013 was below the performance of the Performance Universe average and the Lipper Index.
 
Larger Companies Fund. The Board noted that the Fund outperformed the Performance Universe average and the Lipper Index for the one-year and three-year periods ended March 31, 2013. The Board also noted that the Fund’s performance for the five-year and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2013 was below the performance of the Performance Universe average and the Lipper Index.
 
Premier Growth Fund. The Board noted that the Fund outperformed the Performance Universe average and the Lipper Index for the one-year, three-year, five-year, and ten-year periods ended March 31, 2013.
 
The Adviser’s Personnel and Methods. The Board reviewed the background of the portfolio managers responsible for the daily management of each Fund’s portfolio, seeking to achieve the applicable Fund’s investment objectives and adhering to such Fund’s investment strategies. The Independent Directors also engaged in discussions with the Adviser’s senior management responsible for the overall functioning of each Fund’s investment operations. The Board viewed favorably: (i) the Adviser’s use of analytic tools in support of the portfolio management, compliance and shareholder relation functions which the Adviser previously committed resources to acquire; (ii) the continuity of the Adviser’s staff attributable in part to its actions taken to attract and retain personnel, including its ongoing improvements to employee benefit programs and previous increases in base compensation and merit-based compensation for certain staff members to be more industry competitive; and (iii) that the Adviser continues to receive the Value Line ranking systems without cost. The Board concluded that each Fund’s management team and the Adviser’s overall resources were adequate and that the Adviser had investment management capabilities and personnel essential to performing its duties under the Agreement.
 
Management Fee. The Board considered the Adviser’s management fee under each of the Agreements relative to the management fee applicable to the funds in each Fund’s Expense Group and Expense Universe averages, both before and after applicable fee waivers. The Board noted that the Adviser bears the costs of providing fund accounting services for each of the Funds as part of the management fee. The Board was informed that the management fee rates for funds in the Expense Groups and Expense Universes most likely did not include the provision of fund accounting services and, if it did, each of the Fund’s management fee rates would have compared more favorably. After a review of the information set forth below, the Board concluded that each of the Fund’s management fee rates was satisfactory for the purpose of approving continuance of each Fund’s Agreement.
 
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Value Line Fund. Before giving effect to fee waivers applicable to certain funds in the Expense Group, the Board noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s management fee rate was slightly lower than that of the Expense Group average. After giving effect to applicable fee waivers, the Board also noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s management fee rate was slightly lower than that of the Expense Group median and higher than that of the Expense Universe median.
 
Income & Growth Fund. Before giving effect to fee waivers applicable to certain funds in the Expense Group, the Board noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s management fee rate was higher than that of the Expense Group average. After giving effect to applicable fee waivers, the Board also noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s management fee rate was lower than that of the Expense Group median and approximately the same as that of the Expense Universe median.
 
Larger Companies. Before giving effect to fee waivers applicable to certain funds in the Expense Group, the Board noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s management fee rate was higher than that of the Expense Group average. After giving effect to applicable fee waivers, the Board also noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s management fee rate was higher than that of the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median.
 
Premier Growth Fund. Before giving effect to fee waivers applicable to certain funds in the Expense Group, the Board noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s management fee rate was higher than that of the Expense Group average. After giving effect to applicable fee waivers, the Board also noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s management fee rate was the same as that of the Expense Group median and higher than that of the Expense Universe median.
 
Expenses. The Board also considered each Fund’s total expense ratio relative to its Expense Group and Expense Universe averages. After a review of the information set forth below, the Board concluded that each Fund’s average expense ratio was satisfactory for the purpose of approving continuance of the Fund’s Agreement.
 
Value Line Fund. The Board noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s expense ratio was lower than that of the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median, after giving effect to fee waivers applicable to the Fund and certain funds in the Expense Group and Universe. The Board also noted that the Fund’s expense ratio will be higher as a result of its agreement with the Distributor to terminate the existing contractual waiver of the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 fee effective August 1, 2013, permitting the Fund to pay a Rule 12b-1 fee at the rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
 
Income & Growth Fund. The Distributor and the Board agreed that the Distributor will extend the existing contractual waiver of a portion of the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 fee for another one-year period ending June 30, 2014. This waiver effectively reduces the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 fee rate from 0.25% to 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Such waiver cannot be changed during the contractual waiver period without the approval of the Board and the Distributor. The Board noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s expense ratio was higher than that of the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median, after giving effect to fee waivers applicable to the Fund and certain funds in the Expense Group and Universe.
 
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Larger Companies Fund. The Board noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s expense ratio was lower than that of the Expense Group median and slightly lower than that of the Expense Universe median, after giving effect to fee waivers applicable to the Fund and certain funds in the Expense Group and Universe. The Distributor and the Board agreed to change and extend the period of the existing contractual waiver of the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 fee for another one-year period ending June 30, 2014. This waiver effectively reduces the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 fee rate from 0.25% to 0.15% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Such waiver cannot be changed during the contractual waiver period without the approval of the Board and the Distributor. The Board also noted that the Fund’s expense ratio will be higher as a result of the change in the waiver rate.
 
Premier Growth Fund. The Board noted that, for the most recent fiscal year for which audited financial data is available, the Fund’s expense ratio was higher than that of the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median, after giving effect to fee waivers applicable to the Fund and certain funds in the Expense Group and Universe.
 
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services. The Board considered the nature, extent and quality of other services provided by the Adviser and the Distributor. At meetings held throughout the year, the Board reviewed the resources and effectiveness of the Adviser’s overall compliance program, as well as the services provided by the Distributor. The Board viewed favorably the additional resources devoted by the Adviser to enhance its and the Funds’ overall compliance program as well as steps being undertaken to enhance the shareholders’ experience with each of the Funds, such as a more robust website. The Board reviewed the services provided by the Adviser and the Distributor in supervising each of the Fund’s third-party service providers. The Board also reviewed the services of the Distributor in engaging financial intermediaries to provide sub-transfer agency and related services to shareholders who hold their shares of a Fund in omnibus accounts. The Board noted that the Distributor and the Adviser retained no portion of a Fund’s sub-transfer agency fees as compensation for these services, but the Board considered that the Fund’s payment of such fees to financial intermediaries might reduce amounts that the Distributor or the Adviser would otherwise pay out of their own resources to the financial intermediaries. Based on this review, the Board concluded that the nature, quality, cost, and extent of such other services provided by the Adviser and the Distributor were satisfactory, reliable and beneficial to each Fund’s shareholders.
 
Profitability. The Board considered the level of profitability of the Adviser and the Distributor with respect to each Fund individually and in the aggregate for all the funds within the Value Line group of funds, including the impact of the restructuring of the Adviser and Distributor in 2010 and certain actions taken during prior years. These actions included the reduction (voluntary in some instances, contractual or permanent in other instances) of management and/or Rule 12b-1 fees for certain funds, the Adviser’s termination of the use of soft dollar research, and the cessation of trading through the Distributor. The Board also considered the Adviser’s continued attention to the rationalization and differentiation of funds within the Value Line group of funds to better identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies among the funds. The Board concluded that the profitability of the Adviser and the Distributor with respect to each Fund, including the financial results derived from each Fund’s Agreement, was within a range the Board considered reasonable.
 
Other Benefits. The Board also considered the character and amount of other direct and incidental benefits received by the Adviser and the Distributor from their association with each Fund. The Board concluded that potential “fall-out” benefits that the Adviser and the Distributor may receive, such as greater name recognition, appear to be reasonable, and may in some cases benefit the Funds.
 
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Economies of Scale.
 
Value Line Fund. The Board noted the Agreement includes a breakpoint applicable to the Adviser’s fee under which the first $100 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets are subject to a fee of 0.70% and any additional assets are subject to a fee of 0.65%. The Board considered that, given the current and anticipated size of the Fund, any perceived and potential economies of scale were not yet a significant consideration for the Fund and that the addition of more break points to the fee structure was not currently necessary.
 
Income & Growth Fund. The Board noted the Agreement includes a breakpoint applicable to the Adviser’s fee under which the first $100 million of the Fund’s average daily net assets are subject to a fee of 0.70% and any additional assets are subject to a fee of 0.65%. The Board considered that, given the current and anticipated size of the Fund, any perceived and potential economies of scale were not yet a significant consideration for the Fund and that the addition of more break points to the fee structure was not currently necessary
 
Larger Companies Fund; Premier Growth Fund. The Board considered that, given the current and anticipated size of each Fund, any perceived and potential economies of scale were not yet a significant consideration for either Fund and that the addition of break points to the fee structure was not currently necessary.
 
Fees and Services Provided for Other Comparable Funds/Accounts Managed by the Adviser. The Board was informed by the Adviser that the Adviser does not currently manage any non-mutual fund account that has similar objectives and policies as those of the Funds.
 
Conclusion. The Board examined the totality of the information it was provided at the meeting specifically addressing approval of the Agreements and at other meetings held during the past year and did not identify any single controlling factor. Based on its evaluation of all material factors deemed relevant and with the advice of independent counsel, the Board concluded that the rate at which each Fund pays a management fee to the Adviser under its Agreement does not constitute a fee that is so disproportionately large as to bear no reasonable relationship to the services rendered and that could not have been the product of arm’s-length bargaining. Further, the Board concluded that each Fund’s Agreement, and the management fee rate thereunder, is fair and reasonable and voted to continue each Agreement as in the best interest of that Fund and its shareholders.
 
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The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Q is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
 
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and information regarding how the Funds voted these proxies for the 12-month period ended June 30 is available through the Funds’ website at http://www.vlfunds.com and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The description of the policies and procedures is also available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-243-2729.
 
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The Value Line Family of Funds
 
In 1950, Value Line started its first mutual fund. Since then, knowledgeable investors have been relying on the Value Line Funds to help them build their financial futures. Over the years, Value Line Funds has evolved into what we are today – a diversified family of no-load mutual funds with a wide range of investment objectives – ranging from small, mid and large capitalization equities to taxable and tax-exempt fixed income. We also provide strategies that effectively combine both equities and fixed income, diligently taking into account the potential risk and reward of each investment.
 
1950 — The Value Line Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. Current income is a secondary objective.
 
1952 — Value Line Income and Growth Fund’s primary investment objective is income, as high and dependable as is consistent with reasonable risk. Capital growth to increase total return is a secondary objective.
 
1956 — Value Line Premier Growth Fund seeks long-term growth of capital. No consideration is given to current income in the choice of investments.
 
1972 — Value Line Larger Companies Fund’s sole investment objective is to realize capital growth.
 
1983 — Value Line Centurion Fund* seeks long-term growth of capital.
 
1984 — The Value Line Tax Exempt Fund seeks to provide investors with the maximum income exempt from federal income taxes while avoiding undue risk to principal. The fund may be subject to state and local taxes and the Alternative Minimum Tax (if applicable).
 
1986 — Value Line Core Bond Fund** seeks to maximize current income.
 
1987 — Value Line Strategic Asset Management Trust* seeks to achieve a high total investment return consistent with reasonable risk.
 
1993 — Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund*** invests in U.S. common stocks of small capitalization companies, with its primary objective being long-term growth of capital.
 
1993 — Value Line Asset Allocation Fund seeks high total investment return, consistent with reasonable risk. The Fund invests in stocks, bonds and money market instruments utilizing quantitative modeling to determine the asset mix.
 
*
Only available through the purchase of Guardian Investor, a tax deferred variable annuity, or ValuePlus, a variable life insurance policy.
**
Formerly known as the Value Line Aggressive Income Trust.
***
Formerly known as the Value Line Emerging Opportunities Fund, Inc.
 
For more complete information about any of the Value Line Funds, including charges and expenses, send for a prospectus from EULAV Securities LLC, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036-6524 or call 1-800-243-2729, 9am–5pm CST, Monday–Friday, or visit us at www.vlfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.
 
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Item 5.  Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
 
 Not Applicable.
 
Item 6.  Investments
 
 Not Applicable
 
Item 7.  Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
 
 Not Applicable
 
Item 8.  Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
 
 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.
 
 
 (a)
The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-2(c) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(c) ) based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, are appropriately designed to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to such officers and are operating effectively.
 
 
 (b)
The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have determined that there have been no significant changes in the registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
 
Item 12.  Exhibits.
 
 
 (a)
(1)   Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940  (17 CFR 270.30a-2) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
 
 
 
(2)   Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906.CERT.
 
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.
 
By  /s/ Mitchell E. Appel  
  Mitchell E. Appel, President  
     
Date:   September 9, 2013    
     
 
 
 

 

 
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.
 
By: /s/ Mitchell E. Appel  
  Mitchell E. Appel, President, Principal Executive Officer  
     
By: /s/ Emily D. Washington  
  Emily D. Washington, Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer  
 
Date:    September 9, 2013