0001188112-14-000102.txt : 20140117 0001188112-14-000102.hdr.sgml : 20140117 20140117141511 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001188112-14-000102 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 20140117 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140117 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20140117 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000102767 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02278 FILM NUMBER: 14534575 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 907-1900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE SPECIAL SITUATIONS FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE ASSET ALLOCATION FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000904170 IRS NUMBER: 133719750 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07702 FILM NUMBER: 14534578 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 2129071900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000895429 IRS NUMBER: 133694898 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-07388 FILM NUMBER: 14534579 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 907-1850 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000131 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT TRUST CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000819978 IRS NUMBER: 061207013 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-05276 FILM NUMBER: 14534580 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 907-1900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Value Line Core Bond Fund CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000783316 IRS NUMBER: 136866048 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-04471 FILM NUMBER: 14534581 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 212-907-1900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE AGGRESSIVE INCOME TRUST DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE CENTURION FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000726994 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-03835 FILM NUMBER: 14534582 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 2129071900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE LARGER COMPANIES FUND, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000102764 IRS NUMBER: 132696372 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01807 FILM NUMBER: 14534583 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 907-1900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE LEVERAGED GROWTH INVESTORS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE LEVERAGED GROWTH FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19730906 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000102756 IRS NUMBER: 133139843 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NY FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02265 FILM NUMBER: 14534577 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 907-1900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE INCOME & GROWTH FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000102757 IRS NUMBER: 136065520 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-02277 FILM NUMBER: 14534576 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 212 907-1900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 7 TIMES SQUARE CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VALUE LINE INCOME FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. _____)

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The Value Line Fund, Inc.

Value Line Income and Growth Fund, Inc.

Value Line Premier Growth Fund, Inc.

Value Line Larger Companies Fund, Inc.

Value Line Centurion Fund, Inc.

Value Line Core Bond Fund

Value Line Strategic Asset Management Trust

Value Line Small Cap Opportunities Fund, Inc.

Value Line Asset Allocation Fund, Inc.

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Value Line Funds

Outbound Script

Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

Toll Free #: (855) 520-7715

Hello, is Mr./Ms. _____________ available?

IF YES:

Hi Mr./Ms. _____________, my name is _____________ and I am calling on a recorded line on behalf of your investment in the Value Line Funds. The fund sent you proxy materials requesting that you vote your eligible shares prior to the upcoming Special Shareholder meeting scheduled to be held on March 4th, 2014.

Your Board of Trustees/Directors has recommended you vote YES on the proposals and we are calling to ask if you would like to vote along with the recommendations of your board.

IF Shareholder NOT AVAILABLE:

Is there a better time to reach Mr./Ms._____________? (IF YES) Make note & set up call back time.

IF YES:

Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?

Again, my name is _____________, a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Value Line Funds.

Today’s date is _____________ and the time is _____________ Eastern Time.

Mr./Ms. _____________, I have recorded your [FOR] vote, in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received.

We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.

If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling (855) 520-7715 Monday-Friday 9am-6pm or Saturday 10am-6pm EST. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.

Value Line Funds

Outbound Script

Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

Toll Free #: (855) 520-7715

IF NO, Would like to cast an ABSTAIN vote? Or Abstain from voting?

How would you like to cast your vote on the proposal?

Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?

Again, my name is _____________, a proxy voting specialist on behalf of the Value Line Funds

Today’s date is _____________ and the time is _____________ Eastern Time.

Mr./Ms. _____________, I have recorded your vote to (repeat vote intention) with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received. We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.

What I am being asked to vote on?

To approve changes in, or the removal or reclassification of, certain

fundamental policies:

1: Revise the fundamental policy related to borrowing.

2A: Revise the fundamental policy relating to concentration of investments.

2B: Reclassify the additional policy relating to concentration as non-fundamental.

3: Revise the fundamental policy relating to lending.

4A: Revise the fundamental policy relating to real estate and commodities.

4B: Remove the additional fundamental policy relating to real estate and commodities.

5: Revise the fundamental policy relating to senior securities.

6: Revise the fundamental policy relating to underwriting.

7: Convert the Fund’s investment objective from fundamental to non-fundamental.

8: Remove the fundamental policy relating to margin and short sales.

9: Remove the fundamental policy relating to diversification of investments.

10: Remove the fundamental policy relating to investments in unseasoned issuers.

11: Remove the fundamental policy relating to investments in issuers owned by the Fund’s trustees or officers.

12: Remove the fundamental policy relating to purchasing securities for the purpose of exercising control.

13: Remove the fundamental policy relating to warrants.

14: Remove the fundamental policy relating to the measurement of percentage restrictions on investments.

15: Remove the fundamental policy relating to the use of Value Line ranking systems.

Value Line Funds

Outbound Script

Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

Toll Free #: (855) 520-7715

If materials not received:

I can resend the materials to you. Do you have an email address this can be sent to?

(IF YES: Type email addresses in the notes and read it back phonetically to the shareholder)

(IF NO: Continue with standard script) Can you please verify your mailing address? (Verify entire address, including street name, number, town, state & zip)

Thank you. You should receive these materials shortly. Included in the email will be instructions to inform you of the methods available to you to cast your vote, one of which is to call us back at (855) 520-7715, Monday-Friday 9am-6pm or Saturday 10am-6pm EST.