-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, CHhwzkBcPY+mNV6ZLJJPQwWCCk3U0oWUxXbsWw1Q3Be+edvI1kFMnEqRJrwMMtfV h6lMTmnAzeZAUBw/ALF05g== 0001035449-09-000561.txt : 20090904 0001035449-09-000561.hdr.sgml : 20090904 20090904115117 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001035449-09-000561 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: N-CSR PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 8 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20090904 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090904 EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20090904 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BRUCE FUND INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000047071 IRS NUMBER: 066104682 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MD FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: N-CSR SEC ACT: 1940 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 811-01528 FILM NUMBER: 091055326 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 20 N WACKER DR STREET 2: STE 2414 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60606 BUSINESS PHONE: 3122369160 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 20 N WACKER DR STREET 2: STE 2414 CITY: CHICAGO STATE: IL ZIP: 60606 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: HEROLD FUND INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19831114 0000047071 S000011411 BRUCE FUND C000031584 BRUCE FUND N-CSR 1 bruce0609.htm BRUCE 0609

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

811-01528

 

 

Bruce Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2414

Chicago, IL

60606

 

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip code)

 

William J. Murphy

Unified Fund Services, Inc.

2960 N. Meridian Street, Ste. 300

Indianapolis, IN 46208

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

312-236-9160

 

Date of fiscal year end:

06/30

 

Date of reporting period:

06/30/09

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

 


 

BRUCE FUND, INC.

 

 

REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Annual Report

 

June 30, 2009

 

 

BRUCE FUND, INC.

20 North Wacker Drive

Suite 2414

Chicago, Illinois 60606

(312) 236-9160

 


BRUCE FUND, INC.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

The Bruce Fund (the “Fund”) shares produced a total return of -11.20% for the year ended June 30, 2009, compared to a total return of -26.20% for the S&P 500 Index for the same period. While the results in the second half of the fiscal year were better than the first, we are still in negative territory. It seems for every positive holding, there would be a negative one. Attractive long term investment opportunities seemed scarce. Our positions in convertible bonds staged a rally in the last couple months as well as some of the common stocks we held. The U.S. Government bonds showed slight appreciation in the period and the cash balance remains above normal.

 

We are not of the opinion that the second half of the calendar year will see a marked improvement in the economy or the stock market in general. We have tried to position the Fund accordingly. We believe the time to be more aggressive is still further down the road. Management continues to screen investment opportunities for their long-term capital appreciation potential versus the risks that investment might present. Areas of recent interest have been various bonds selling at discounts to par value and offering a reasonable yield. The bonds as well as the stocks in the portfolio encompass significant investment risks, which are again outlined in the prospectus.

 

          Shareholders are invited to use the toll-free number (800) 872-7823 to obtain any Fund information (including the proxy voting record), or can visit www.thebrucefund.com, to obtain the same.

 

Investment Results

 


The performance quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.Current performance of the Fund may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. Performance data current to the most recent month end may be obtained by calling 1-800-872-7823.

 

* The Index is an unmanaged benchmark that assumes reinvestment of all distributions and excludes the effect of taxes and fees. The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index of equity prices and is representative of a broader market and range of securities than is found in the Fund’s portfolio. Individuals cannot invest directly in the Index; however, an individual can invest in exchange-traded funds or other investment vehicles that attempt to track the performance of a benchmark index.

 

The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other important information about the investment company and may be obtained by calling the same number as above. Please read it carefully before investing.

 

 



 

 

The chart above assumes an initial investment of $10,000 made on June 30, 1999 and held through June 30, 2009. THE FUND’S RETURN REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. The returns shown do not reflect deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.Investment returns and principal values will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original purchase price.

 

Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For more information on the Bruce Fund, and to obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-872-7823. Investing in the Fund involves certain risks that are discussed in the Fund’s prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money.

 

 


FUND HOLDINGS– (Unaudited)

 


1As a percent of net assets.

 

Availability of Portfolio Schedule

 

The Fund files its 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 Fund’s Form N-Qs are available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s Form N-Qs are also available by calling the Fund at (800) 872-7823. The Fund’s Form N-Qs may be reviewed and copied at the Public Reference Room in Washington DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

ABOUT YOUR FUND'S EXPENSES- (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period (January 1, 2009) and held for the entire period (through June 30, 2009).

Actual Expenses

 

The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = $8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The second line of the table below 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 Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in 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 the 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 redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of 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 these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 


 

 

 

Bruce Fund

 

Beginning Account Value

January 1, 2009

Ending Account Value

June 30, 2009

Expenses Paid During Period*

January 1 – June 30, 2009

 

Actual

 

 

$1,000.00

 

$1,173.16

 

$4.99

 

 

Hypothetical**

 

$1,000.00

 

 

$1,020.20

 

$4.64

 

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.93%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the partial year period).

** Assumes a 5% return before expenses.


BRUCE FUND, INC.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2009

COMMON STOCKS - (34.98%)

No. of Shares

Issue

Cost

Market Value

Automotive/Transportation (2.64%)

122,500

(a)

AMERCO

$ 7,194,045

$ 4,550,875

53,300

(a)

Amerigon, Inc.

374,699

325,130

133,791

(a)

Noble International, Ltd.

1,795,793

25,420

9,364,537

4,901,425

Biological Products (0.09%)

107,410

(a)

Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc.

111,209

54,779

58,305

(a)

Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

250,156

114,861

361,365

169,640

Business Services (0.47%)

130,000

(a)

Internet Capital Group, Inc.

1,016,211

874,900

Chemicals (1.11%)

506,885

(a)

Omega Protein Corp.

2,671,525

2,057,953

Consumer Products (5.29%)

1,663,656

(a)

Alanco Technologies, Inc.

3,609,525

682,099

313,900

(a)

American Italian Pasta Co. - Class A

1,302,443

9,147,046

4,911,968

9,829,145

Electric Services (2.45%)

294,849

(a)

Calpine Corp.

3,720,342

3,287,566

20,000

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

463,954

599,800

50,000

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

554,830

672,000

4,739,126

4,559,366

Energy/Energy Services (2.86%)

80,000

(a)

Arena Resources, Inc.

709,600

2,548,000

238,500

(a)

ATP Oil & Gas Corp.

9,589,070

1,659,960

156,919

(a)

Double Eagle Petroleum Co.

3,182,328

781,457

80,000

(a)

Hercules Offshore, Inc.

2,461,778

317,600

15,942,776

5,307,017

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (0.89%)

1,370,073

(a)

Astrotech Corp.

5,557,768

1,644,088

Health Services (6.10%)

597,347

(a)

America Service Group, Inc.

6,866,334

9,599,366

681,934

(a)

EDAP TMS S.A. (ADR)

5,241,682

1,022,901

182,300

(a)

Health Grades, Inc.

156,028

712,793

12,264,044

11,335,060

Manufacturing (2.71%)

1,731,500

AirBoss of America Corp. (Canadian)

5,706,705

5,024,459

Mineral Exploration (3.21%)

5,825,100

(a)

Admiral Bay Resources, Inc.

4,153,315

500,804

280,000

Kinross Gold Corp.

2,749,745

5,082,000

199,270

(a)

Solitario Exploration & Royalty Corp. (Canadian)

347,555

378,613

7,250,615

5,961,417

Pharmaceutical/Drug Delivery (3.83%)

1,029,412

(a)

Cell Genesys, Inc.

473,630

300,588

631,746

(a)

Durect Corp.

2,244,259

1,503,555

130,000

(a)

Elan Corp., plc (ADR)

851,573

828,100

50,000

Merck & Co., Inc.

2,130,679

1,398,000

1,668,415

(a)

NexMed, Inc.

1,785,136

793,331

302,300

(a)

EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

464,102

40,811

150,000

Pfizer, Inc.

3,890,679

2,250,000

11,840,058

7,114,385

 

*See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements

 


 

BRUCE FUND, INC.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - continued

June 30, 2009

COMMON STOCKS - (34.98%) - continued

No. of Shares

Issue

Cost

Market Value

Property-Casualty Insurance (2.88%)

211,502

(a)

GAINSCO, Inc.

$ 5,685,629

$ 3,331,157

45,000

RLI Corp.

2,225,358

2,016,000

7,910,987

5,347,157

Telecommunications (0.45%)

632,679

(a)

iBasis, Inc.

1,262,819

828,809

Total Common Stocks

90,800,504

64,954,821

CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED/PREFERRED STOCKS (1.34%)

Convertible Preferred Stocks (0.37)

10,000

AES Trust III 6.75%

331,030

430,000

129,900

Edge Petroleum Corp. - Series A, 5.75%

6,340,213

259,800

6,671,243

689,800

Preferred Stocks (0.97%)

80,000

AMERCO Series A, 8.50%

1,491,145

1,800,800

Total Convertible Preferred/Preferred Stocks

8,162,388

2,490,600

BONDS - (52.85%)

Principal

Issue

U.S. Government (16.85%)

$ 30,000,000

U.S. Treasury "Strips", 0.00% due 8-15-2028

11,505,291

12,769,470

30,000,000

U.S. Treasury "Strips", 0.00% due 8-15-2029

11,591,011

12,226,050

20,000,000

U.S. Treasury "Strips", 0.00% due 2-15-2036

5,922,225

6,287,840

29,018,527

31,283,360

Municipal (0.02%)

1,000,000

(a)

Indianapolis Airport Authority 6.50% due 11-15-2031

166,972

32,500

Corporate (11.35%)

2,300,000

(b)

Charter Communications, LLC 9.92% due 4-1-2011

1,881,438

18,400

4,000,000

Constellation Energy Group 7.60% due 4-1-2032

3,503,924

3,570,720

6,000,000

Energy XXI Gulf Coast, Inc. 10.00% due 6-15-2013

2,926,205

3,570,000

1,500,000

(c)

Land O' Lakes Capital Trust I 7.45% due 3-15-2028

963,243

1,140,000

3,000,000

McMoRan Exploration Co. 11.875% due 11-15-2014

2,272,345

2,553,750

1,000,000

ONEOK, Inc. 6.00% due 6-15-2035

736,951

840,682

2,000,000

(c)

W & T Offshore, Inc. 8.25% due 6-15-2014

1,425,208

1,550,000

2,000,000

Whiting Petroleum Corp., 7.00%, due 2-01-2014

1,386,705

1,865,000

7,300,000

(c)

XM Satellite Radio, Inc. 13.00% due 8-1-2013

2,760,404

5,976,875

17,856,423

21,085,427

Corporate Convertibles (24.63%)

10,179,000

(e)

Antigenics, Inc. 5.25% due 2-1-2025

6,043,923

6,158,295

11,013,000

(b)

Atherogenics, Inc. 4.50% due 3-1-2011

7,251,717

936,105

4,389,000

(c)

C&D Technologies, Inc. 5.25% due 11-1-2025

3,929,450

2,770,556

2,250,000

C&D Technologies, Inc. 5.25% due 11-1-2025

2,178,028

1,420,313

1,695,000

(e)

C&D Technologies, Inc. 5.50% due 11-15-2026

1,106,432

1,105,988

1,000,000

Cell Genesys, Inc. 3.125% due 11-1-2011

1,566,557

560,000

1,550,000

(e)

Cell Genesys, Inc. 3.125% due 5-1-2013

821,627

744,000

5,500,000

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. 4.00% due 7-1-2010

4,842,393

4,482,500

5,250,000

(c)(e)

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. 5.75% due 12-15-2011

4,856,419

3,885,000

1,000,000

(c)

Cell Therapeutics, Inc. 6.75% due 10-31-2010

1,000,000

815,000

1,800,000

(b)(c)(e)

Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc. 7.00% due 9-1-2011

1,567,678

180,000

14,887,000

(b)

deCODE Genetics, Inc. 3.50% due 4-15-2011

8,434,904

1,190,960

2,000,000

(c)(e)

EDAP TMS S.A. 9.00% due 10-30-2012

2,000,000

1,800,000

6,600,000

Endeavor International Corp. 6.00% due 1-15-2012

6,295,802

4,801,500

3,000,000

Flotek Industries, Inc. 5.25% due 2-15-2028

791,470

1,211,250

3,000,000

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. 2.25% due 10-15-2011

2,818,660

1,830,000

2,150,000

Incyte Corp. 3.50% due 2-15-2011

1,985,253

1,499,625

3,000,000

(c)

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2.625% due 2-15-2027

2,765,694

3,637,500

60,000

Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2.625% due 2-15-2027

62,233

72,750

2,466,638

(b)(e)

Kellstrom Industries, Inc. 5.50% due 6-15-2003

100,250

24,666

1,000,000

(b)(e)

Kellstrom Industries, Inc. 5.75% due 10-15-2002

36,350

10,000

3,000,000

Mankind Corp. 3.75% due 12-15-2013

1,440,988

1,863,750

2,700,000

(b)(e)

Midway Games, Inc. 6.00% due 9-30-2025

2,532,792

540,000

1,762,892

(e)

Oscient Pharmaceuticals 12.50% due 1-15-2011

3,126,193

387,836

7,000,000

(c)

Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 7.75% due 2-15-2012

6,746,145

2,406,250

920,000

Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 7.75% due 2-15-2012

569,840

316,250

2,000,000

ViroPharma, Inc. 2.00% due 3-15-2017

1,551,699

1,095,000

76,422,497

45,745,094

Total Bonds

 

123,464,419

98,146,381

 

*See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements

 


 

BRUCE FUND, INC.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - continued

June 30, 2009

WARRANTS - (0.02%)

No. of Shares

Issue

Cost

Market Value

168,000

(a)(e)

Edap Inc., expires 10-30-2013

$ -

$ 42,000

468,000

(a)(e)

Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., expires 2-15-2010

-

4,680

Total Warrants

-

46,680

RIGHTS - (0.01%)

200,000

(a)(e)(f)

Calpine Corp. Escrow Retirement Rights

-

20,000

3,500

(a)(e)(f)

Epix Pharmacuticals CVR

-

-

Total Rights

-

20,000

MONEY MARKET - (9.88%)

18,346,239

(d)

Fidelity Institutional Money Market Treasury Only - Class I, 0.13%

18,346,239

18,346,239

Total Money Market

18,346,239

18,346,239

Total Investments (99.08%)

$ 240,773,550

$ 184,004,721

Other assets less liabilities (0.92%)

1,706,538

TOTAL NET ASSETS (100.00%)

$ 185,711,259

(a)

Non-cash income producing security.

(b)

In default.

(c)

Private Placement and restricted security under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

(d)

Variable rate securities; the money market rate shown represents the rate at June 30, 2009.

(e)

This security is currently valued according to the fair value procedures approved by the Board of Directors.

(f)

This security has no expiration date, it will convert to common stock at a future date.

 

*See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements

 


BRUCE FUND, INC.

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2009

Assets

Investments in securities, at market value (cost $240,773,550)

$ 184,004,721

Interest receivable

1,709,490

Dividends receivable

74,438

Receivable for Fund shares sold

97,497

Prepaid expenses

8,907

Total Assets

185,895,053

Liabilities

Accrued advisory fees

89,076

Other accrued expenses

76,620

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

18,098

Total Liabilities

183,794

Net Assets

$ 185,711,259

Net Assets consist of:

Capital stock (650,037 shares of $1 par value

capital stock issued and outstanding: 2,000,000

shares authorized)

$ 650,037

Paid in capital

244,168,039

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

5,045,827

Accumulated net realized (loss) on investments

(7,383,815)

Net unrealized depreciation on investments

(56,768,829)

Net Assets

$ 185,711,259

Shares outstanding (2,000,000 shares authorized)

650,037

Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share

$ 285.69

 

*See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements

 


BRUCE FUND, INC.

Statement of Operations

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009

Investment Income

Interest income

$ 10,478,952

Dividend income (Net of foreign withholding taxes of $9,790)

600,154

Total Income

11,079,106

Expenses

Investment adviser fee

1,070,229

Transfer agent expense

222,805

Administration expense

138,236

Fund accounting expense

55,581

Postage expense

31,336

Report printing expense

57,322

Registration expense

22,328

Custodian expense

21,854

Audit expense

30,970

Insurance expense

3,440

Miscellaneous expense

545

Total Expenses

1,654,646

Net Investment Income

9,424,460

Realized & Unrealized Gain (Loss)

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities

(7,634,111)

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

on investment securities

(30,745,268)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities

(38,379,379)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ (28,954,919)

 

 

*See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements

 


BRUCE FUND, INC.

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

Fiscal

Fiscal

Year ended

Year ended

June 30, 2009

June 30, 2008

Operations

Net investment income

$ 9,424,460

$ 12,528,542

Net realized gain (loss) on investment securities

(7,634,111)

3,221,511

Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment securities

(30,745,268)

(60,291,963)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

(28,954,919)

(44,541,910)

Distributions

From net investment income

(7,692,453)

(16,226,177)

From net realized gain

(2,723,394)

(4,414,701)

Total distributions

(10,415,847)

(20,640,878)

Capital Share Transactions

Proceeds from shares sold

21,557,009

27,267,676

Reinvestment of distributions

9,776,442

19,628,827

Amount paid for shares redeemed

(40,374,120)

(128,471,052)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting

from capital share transactions

(9,040,669)

(81,574,549)

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(48,411,435)

(146,757,337)

Net Assets

Beginning of year

234,122,694

380,880,031

End of year

$ 185,711,259

$ 234,122,694

Accumulated undistributed net investment income

included in net assets at end of year

$ 5,045,827

$ 3,313,819

Capital Share Transactions

Shares sold

83,301

70,759

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

39,963

55,958

Shares redeemed

(157,362)

(340,586)

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions

(34,098)

(213,869)

 

*See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements

 


BRUCE FUND, INC.

Financial Highlights

Selected data for each share of capital stock outstanding through each year is presented below

Fiscal year ended June 30,

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

Selected Per Share Data

Net asset value, beginning of year

$ 342.22

$ 424.14

$ 408.85

$ 350.35

$ 283.34

Income from investment operations:

Net investment income

14.44

18.48

12.86

8.14

5.67

1

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

(55.37)

(73.12)

25.57

60.55

73.01

Total from investment operations

(40.93)

(54.64)

38.43

68.69

78.68

Less Distributions to Shareholders:

From net investment income

(11.52)

(21.45)

(10.17)

(5.41)

(5.19)

From net realized gain

(4.08)

(5.83)

(12.97)

(4.78)

(6.48)

Total distributions

(15.60)

(27.28)

(23.14)

(10.19)

(11.67)

Net asset value, end of year

$ 285.69

$ 342.22

$ 424.14

$ 408.85

$ 350.35

Total Return2

-11.20%

-13.04%

9.66%

19.98%

27.80%

Ratios and Supplemental Data

Net assets, end of year ($ millions)

$ 185.71

$ 234.12

$ 380.88

$ 225.59

$ 81.54

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

0.93%

0.82%

0.78%

0.94%

1.03%

Ratio of net investment income to

average net assets

5.29%

4.22%

3.72%

2.89%

1.73%

Portfolio turnover rate

15.61%

20.80%

14.69%

29.02%

10.05%

.

1 Figures are based on average daily shares outstanding during the year.

2 Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned

or lost on an investment in the Fund, assuming reinvestment of dividends.

 

*See accompanying notes which are an integral part of these financial statements

 


BRUCE FUND, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2009

 

NOTE A - ORGANIZATION

 

Bruce Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is a Maryland corporation incorporated on June 20, 1967. The Fund’s only business during the past five years has been as an investment company. The name of the Fund was changed to Bruce Fund, Inc., in October 1983. The Fund is an open end, diversified, management investment company and the Fund’s primary investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. The investment adviser to the Fund is Bruce and Co., Inc. (the “Adviser”).

 

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The financial statements of the Fund have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP") and reporting practices prescribed for the mutual fund industry. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP 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 increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

A description of the significant accounting policies follows:

 

1. The Fund adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), on July 1, 2008. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that a Fund would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. FAS 157 established a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. In addition, in April 2009, FASB issued Staff Position No. 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Indentifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP 157-4”). FSP 157-4 further clarifies the requirements of FAS 157. The Fund adopted FAS 157-4 as of June 30, 2009.

 

Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk, for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

 

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

 

 

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

 

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

 

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining fair value of investments)

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

Equity securities are generally valued by using market quotations, but may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service when the Adviser believes such prices more accurately reflect the fair market value of such securities.

 


BRUCE FUND, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

June 30, 2009

 

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued

 

Securities that are traded on any stock exchange are generally valued by the pricing service at the last quoted sale price. Lacking a last sale price, an exchange traded security is generally valued by the pricing service at its last bid price. Securities traded in the NASDAQ over-the-counter market are generally valued by the pricing service at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. When using the market quotations or close prices provided by the pricing service, the security will be classified as a Level 1 security. Sometimes, a preferred security owned by the Fund will be valued by the pricing service with factors other than market quotations. When this happens, the security will be classified as a Level 2 security. When market quotations are not readily available, when the Adviser determines that the market quotation or the price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the current market value, or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, such securities are valued as determined in good faith by the Adviser, in conformity with guidelines adopted by and subject to review by the Board of Directors of the Fund (the “Board”). These securities will be categorized as Level 3 securities.

Investments in money market mutual funds are generally priced at the ending net asset value (NAV) provided by the service agent of the money market fund. These securities will be categorized as Level 1 securities.

Fixed income securities (corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, U.S. government securities and U.S. government agency securities) are generally valued using market quotations and will be categorized as Level 1 securities. However, they may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by a pricing service when the Adviser believes such prices more accurately reflect the fair market value of such securities. A pricing service utilizes electronic data processing techniques based on yield spreads relating to securities with similar characteristics to determine prices for normal institutional-size trading units of debt securities without regard to sale or bid prices. These securities will be categorized as Level 2 securities. If the Adviser decides that a price provided by the pricing service does not accurately reflect the fair market value of the securities, when prices are not readily available from a pricing service, or when restricted or illiquid securities are being valued, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Adviser, in conformity with guidelines adopted by and subject to review of the Board. These securities will be categorized as Level 3 securities.

Short-term investments in fixed income securities with maturities of less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity, are valued by using the amortized cost method of valuation, which the Board has determined will represent fair value. These securities will be classified as Level 2 securities. The ability of issuers of debt securities held by the Fund to meet their obligations may be affected by economic and political developments in a specific country or region.


BRUCE FUND, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

June 30, 2009

 

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s assets as of June 30, 2009:

 

 

 

Valuation Inputs

 

 

Assets

Level 1 - Quoted Prices in

 Active Markets

Level 2 - Other Significant

 Observable Inputs

Level 3 - Significant

Unobservable Inputs

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stocks

$ 64,954,821

$ -

$ -

$ 64,954,821

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible Preferred Securities

-

2,490,600

-

2,490,600

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Bonds

-

13,513,552

-

13,513,552

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted Corporate Bonds

-

8,666,875

-

8,666,875

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible Corporate Bonds

-

20,185,003

8,970,785

29,155,788

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted Convertible Corporate Bonds

-

9,629,306

5,865,000

15,494,306

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Government Bonds

-

31,283,360

-

31,283,360

 

 

 

 

 

Municipal Bonds

-

32,500

-

32,500

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

-

-

46,680

46,680

 

 

 

 

 

Rights

-

-

20,000

20,000

 

 

 

 

 

Money Market

18,346,239

-

-

18,346,239

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$ 83,301,060

$ 85,801,196

$ 14,902,465

$ 184,004,721

 

 

In the absence of a listed price quote, or a supplied price quote which is deemed to be unrepresentative of the actual market price, the Adviser shall use any or all of the following criteria to value Level 3 securities:

 

 

Last sales price

 

Price given by pricing service

 

Last quoted bid & asked price

 

Third party bid & asked price

 

Indicated opening range

 


 

BRUCE FUND, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

June 30, 2009

 

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued

 

Following is a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value for the Fund:

 

 

Balance as of

June 30, 2008

Realized

gain (loss)

Change in unrealized

appreciation (depreciation)

Net purchases (sales)

Transfers in and/or

 out of Level 3

Balance as of

June 30, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible Corporate Bonds

$ 2,526,099

$ -

$ (69,333)

$ 2,454,988

$ 4,059,031

$ 8,970,785

 

Restricted Convertible Corporate Bonds

4,567,500

-

1,597,500

-

(300,000)

5,865,000

 

Warrants

65,400

-

(18,720)

-

-

46,680

 

Rights

20,000

-

-

-

-

20,000

 

Total

$ 7,178,999

$ -

$ 1,509,447

$ 2,454,988

$ 3,759,031

$ 14,902,465

The total change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets

attributable to Level 3 investments still held at June 30, 2009 was $ (3,481,410).

 

 

 

2.

The Fund makes no provision for federal income tax. The Fund intends to qualify each year as a “regulated investment company” under subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by distributing substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains. If the required amount of net investment income is not distributed, the Fund could incur a tax expense.

 

In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”) “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”, as of and during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, the Fund did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the statements of operations. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, the Fund did not incur any interest or penalties related to income tax expense. The Fund is not subject to examination by the U.S. Federal tax authorities for the tax years prior to 2006.

 

3. Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded as earned, and discounts on investments are accreted into income using the effective interest method. Realized gains or losses from securities transactions are recorded on the specific identification method for both book and tax purposes.

   


BRUCE FUND, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

June 30, 2009

 

NOTE B - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – continued

 

4. Subsequent events – Pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Statement No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“FAS 165”), management has evaluated subsequent events through August 26, 2009 and determined there was no material impact on these financial statements.

 

5. Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - a replacement of FASB Statement No 162" ("SFAS 168"). SFAS 168 replaces SFAS No.162, "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles" and establishes the "FASB Accounting Standards Codification TM" ("Codification") as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. All guidance contained in the Codification carries an equal level of authority. On the effective date of SFAS 168, the Codification will supersede all then-existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other nongrandfathered non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become nonauthoritative. SFAS 168 is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Fund evaluated this new statement, and has determined that it will not have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of the Fund's financial statements.

 

NOTE C - PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

 

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, purchases and sales of securities, other than short-term investments and short-term U.S. Government obligations were as follows:

 

Purchases

Sales

U.S. Government Obligations

$ -

$ 6,446,620

Other

25,421,702

29,371,621

 

 

As of June 30, 2009, the net unrealized depreciation on investments for tax purposes was as follows:

 

Gross Appreciation

$ 25,260,545

Gross (Depreciation)

(87,831,303)

 

Net Depreciation

on Investments

$ (62,570,758)

 

 At June 30, 2009, the aggregate cost of securities for federal income tax purposes was $246,575,479.

 

NOTE D - RELATED PARTIES

 

Bruce and Co., an Illinois corporation, is the investment adviser of the Fund and furnishes investment advice. In addition, it provides office space and facilities and pays the cost of all prospectuses and financial reports (other than those mailed to current shareholders). Compensation to the Adviser for its services under the Investment Advisory Contract is paid monthly based on the following:

 

 

Annual Percentage Fee

Applied to Average Net Assets of Fund

 

1.00%

Up to $20,000,000; plus

 

0.60%

$20,000,000 to $100,000,000; plus

 

0.50%

over $100,000,000.

 

 

 


BRUCE FUND, INC.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued

June 30, 2009

 

NOTE D - RELATED PARTIES - continued

 

As of June 30, 2009, Robert B. Bruce was the beneficial owner of 16,356 Fund shares, R. Jeffrey Bruce was the beneficial owner of 4,877 Fund shares and Robert DeBartolo was the beneficial owner of 164 Fund shares. Robert B. Bruce and Robert DeBartolo are directors of the Fund; both Robert B. Bruce and R. Jeffrey Bruce are officers of the Fund and are officers, directors and owners of the Adviser.

 

NOTE E - DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION

 

During December 2008, the Fund announced a dividend from net investment income of $11.5164 per share and a long-term capital gain distribution of $4.0772 per share. These distributions were payable December 17, 2008 to shareholders of record on December 16, 2008.

 

The tax character of distributions paid during fiscal years 2009 and 2008 was as follows:

 

2009

2008

Distributions paid from:

Ordinary Income

$ 7,692,453

$ 16,226,177

Short-Term Capital Gain

-

596,127

Long-Term Capital Gain

2,723,394

3,818,574

$ 10,415,847

$ 20,640,878

 

 

As of June 30, 2009, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:.

 

Undistributed Ordinary Income

$ 5,083,803

Accumulated Undistributed Realized Gain

(1,832,182)

Unrealized Depreciation

(62,570,758)

$ (59,319,137)

 

 

At June 30, 2009, the difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable to the deferral of post-October losses in the amount of $5,801,929.

 

NOTE F - CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARD

 

As of June 30, 2009, the Fund has available for federal tax purposes an unused capital loss carryforward of $1,832,182 which is available for offset against future taxable net capital gains. This loss carryforward expires on June 30, 2017.To the extent these carryforwards are used to offset future capital gains, it is probable that the amount, which is offset, will not be distributed to shareholders.

 

NOTE G - RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund has acquired several securities, the sale of which is restricted, through private placements. At June 30, 2009, the aggregate market value of such securities amounted to $24,161,181 or 13.01% of the Fund’s net assets. 76% of the restricted securities are valued using quoted market prices. The other 24% are valued according to fair value procedures approved by the Board of Directors. It is possible that the estimated value may differ significantly from the amount that might ultimately be realized in the near term, and the difference could be material.


 

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

 

 

Board of Directors and Shareholders

Bruce Fund, Inc.

 

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Bruce Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (a Maryland corporation), including the schedule of investments as of June 30, 2009, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the financial highlights for the five years ended June 30, 2009. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Fund was not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of the securities owned as of June 30, 2009, by correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Bruce Fund, Inc. as of June 30, 2009, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for the years ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, and the financial highlights for the five years ended June 30, 2009, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 


 

Chicago, Illinois

August 26, 2009

 

 


Directors and Officers

 

The Fund is managed by its officers and directors. It has no advisory board, and no standing committees of the board of directors. Directors serve until the successor of each shall have been duly elected and shall have qualified. Independent Directors constitute a majority of the board.

 

The following table provides information regarding the Independent Directors:

Name, Address*, (Age), Position with Fund**, Term of Position with Fund

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years

and Other Directorships

Ward M. Johnson (72)

 

Independent Director, December 1985 to present

2002 to present - Real Estate Sales, Landings Co.

Robert DeBartolo (49)

 

Independent Director, March 2007 to present

2008 to present – Vice President, Client Engagements, Cadient Group 2000 to 2008 – Managing Director, Executive Vice President, Corbett Accel Healthcare Group, Omnicom

*

The address for each director is 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2414, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

** The Fund consists of one series. The Fund is not part of a Fund Complex.

 

The following table provides information regarding each Director who is an “interested person” of the Fund, as defined in the 1940 Act, and each officer of the Fund.

 

Name, Address*, (Age), Position with Fund,** Term of Position with Fund

Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years

and Other Directorships

Robert B. Bruce*** (77)

 

Chairman, Director, President, and Treasurer, 1983 to present; Chief Compliance Officer, 2004 to present

l974 to present - principal, Bruce and Co. (investment adviser); l982 to present - Chairman of Board of Directors, Treasurer, Professional Life & Casualty Company (life insurance issuer), previously Assistant Treasurer.

 

R. Jeffrey Bruce*** (49)

 

Vice President and Secretary, 1983 to present

1983 to present – analyst/manager, Bruce and Co. (investment adviser); 1993 to present – Director, Professional Life & Casualty Company (life insurance issuer)

*

The address for each of the directors and officers is 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2414, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

** The Fund consists of one series. The Fund is not part of a Fund Complex.

*** Mr. Robert Bruce and Mr. Jeffrey Bruce are “interested” persons because they are officers, directors, and owners of the Adviser. Robert Bruce is the father of Jeffrey Bruce.

 

The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) includes information about the directors and is available, without charge, upon request. You may call toll-free (800) 872-7823 to request a copy of the SAI or to make shareholder inquiries.

 


PROXY VOTING

 

A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and information regarding how the Fund voted those proxies during the most recent twelve month period ended June 30 are available without charge upon request by (1) calling the Fund at (800) 872-7823 and (2) from Fund documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

 

 

BRUCE FUND

OFFICERS AND

DIRECTORS

 

Robert B. Bruce

President and Treasurer

 

R. Jeffrey Bruce

Vice President and Secretary

 

Robert DeBartolo

Director

 

W. Martin Johnson

Director

 

Investment Adviser

Bruce and Co., Inc.

Chicago, Illinois

 

Custodian

Huntington National Bank

Columbus, Ohio

 

Transfer Agent

Unified Fund Services, Inc.

Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Counsel

Thomas P. Ward

Lake Forest, Illinois

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Grant Thornton LLP

Chicago, Illinois

 

 

This report is intended only for the information of shareholders or those who have received the Fund’s prospectus which contains information about the Fund’s management fees and expenses. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

 


Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)        As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.

 

(b)         For purposes of this item, “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

 

(1)

Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

 

(2)

Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;

 

(3)

Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;

 

(4)

The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and

 

(5)

Accountability for adherence to the code.

 

(c)         Amendments: During the period covered by the report, there have not been any amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(d)         Waivers: During the period covered by the report, the registrant has not granted any express or implicit waivers from the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(e)

Posting: We do not intend to post the Code of Ethics for the Officers or any amendments or waivers on a website.

 

(f)         Availability: The Code of Ethics for the Officers can be obtained, free of charge by calling the toll free number for the appropriate Fund.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a)        The registrant’s board of directors has determined that the registrant does not have an audit financial expert. The directors determined that, although none of its members meet the technical definition of an audit expert, the group has sufficient financial expertise to adequately perform its duties.

 

(a)

Audit Fees

 

Bruce Fund

 

FY 2009

$ 27,500

 

FY 2008

$ 27,500

 

 

(b)

Audit-Related Fees

 

 

Bruce Fund

Registrant

Adviser

 

FY 2009

$ 0

$ 0

 

FY 2008

$ 0

$ 0

Nature of the fees:

   

(c)

Tax Fees

 

 

Bruce Fund

 

FY 2009

$ 0

 

FY 2008

$ 0

 

 

Nature of the fees:

preparation of the 1120 RIC

 

 

(d)

All Other Fees

 

 

Bruce Fund

 

Registrant

Adviser

 

FY 2009

$ 0

 

FY 2008

$ 0

 

 


 

Nature of the fees:

 

 

(e)

(1)

Board Audit Policies  

 

The Board of Directors are responsible for the selection, retention or termination of auditors and, in connection therewith, to (i) evaluate the proposed fees and other compensation, if any, to be paid to the auditors, (ii) evaluate the independence of the auditors, (iii) receive the auditors’ specific representations as to their independence;

 

 

(2)

Percentages of Services Billed Pursuant to Waiver of Pre-Approved Requirement

 

 

Registrant

 

 

Audit-Related Fees:

0

%

 

Tax Fees:

0

%

 

All Other Fees:

0

%

 

(f)         During audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.

 

 

 

(g)         The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:

 

 

Registrant

Adviser

 

FY 2008

$ 0

$0

 

FY 2007

$ 0

$0

 

(h)         Not applicable. The auditor performed no services for the registrant’s investment adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

Not applicable – schedule filed with Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End 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

The registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)        Based on an evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 3, 2009, the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Forms N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.

 

(b)        There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 


(a)(1)

Code of ethics is filed herewith.

 

(a)(2)

Certifications by the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002 and required by Rule 30a-2under the

 

Investment Company Act of 1940 are filed herewith.

 

(a)(3)

Not Applicable – there were no written solicitations to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1

during the period

 

(b)

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is filed herewith.

 

 


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.

 

(Registrant)

Bruce Fund, Inc.

 

By

/s/ Robert B. Bruce

 

Robert B. Bruce, President

 

Date

9/03/09

 

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/ Robert B. Bruce

 

Robert B. Bruce, President

 

Date

9/03/09

 

 

By

/s/ R. Jeffery Bruce

R. Jeffery Bruce, Principal Accounting Officer

 

Date

9/03/09

 

 

 

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Exhibit99.CERT
 

Form N-CSR Certification

I, Robert B. Bruce, certify that:

   1.     I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Bruce Fund, Inc.;

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.     The other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

a)     designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)      designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)      evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report, based on such evaluation; and

d)      disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.     The other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluations, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)     all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b)     any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

Date:     9/03/09                          /s/ Robert B. Bruce                    

                                                Robert B. Bruce

                                                 President


 

Form N-CSR Certification

I, R. Jeffery Bruce, certify that:

   1.     I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of Bruce Fund, Inc.;

2.     Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.     Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.     The other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

a)     designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)      designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c)      evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report, based on such evaluation; and

d)      disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.     The other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluations, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a)     all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b)     any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls; and

.

Date:      9/03/09                               /s/ R. Jeffery Bruce               

                                                         R. Jeffery. Bruce

                                                         Principal Accounting Officer

EX-99.906 7 cert906.htm BRUCE 906



EX-99.906CERT

certification

Robert B. Bruce, President, and R. Jeffery Bruce, Principal Accounting Officer of Bruce Fund, Inc. (the “Registrant”), each certify to the best of his or her knowledge that:

1.     The Registrant’s periodic report on Form N-CSR for the period ended June 30, 2009(the “Form N-CSR”) fully complies with the requirements of Sections 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.     The information contained in the Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

President                              Principal Accounting Officer
Bruce Fund, Inc.                         Bruce Fund, Inc.
 
 

_/s/ Robert B. Bruce __                         __/s/ R. Jeffery Bruce ________          

Robert B. Bruce                                    R. Jeffery Bruce
 
Date:     9/03/09                                     Date:     __9/03/09_          
 
 
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to Bruce Fund, Inc. and will be retained by Bruce Fund, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) or its staff upon request.
 
This certification is being furnished to the Commission solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Form N-CSR filed with the Commission.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

EX-99.CODE 8 coe.htm COE

BRUCE FUND, INC.
 
 
Statement of General Policy
 
The basic principle which should govern all officers, directors
and employees of the Bruce Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") is that the
functions of the Fund should be carried on with loyalty to the
interest of its shareholders. An investment company must be
operated exclusively for the benefit of its shareholders.
 
In adhering to the foregoing basic principle of loyalty, it is
recognized that directors, officers and employees must not profit,
directly or indirectly, due to their position or capacity in
relation to the Fund to the detriment or at the expense of
shareholders. No person shall take for his own advantage any
corporate opportunity for profit, which that person learns about
due to such person's position.
 
1.     Definition of Terms Used
 
(a)     The term "person" means any officer, director or employee
of the Fund or investment adviser to the Fund.
 
(b) The term "beneficial ownership" includes any security held
in the name of a spouse, minor child, relative or relative of a
spouse sharing the same household, and any security in which, by
reason of any contract, understanding, relationship, agreement or
other arrangement a person obtains present or future benefits
substantially equivalent to ownership.
 
(c)     The term "security" includes without limitation any and all
stocks, bonds, notes, bills, debentures and any interest commonly
known as a security including any interests which might be
selected for, or be included in, the Fund's portfolio and
including puts, calls and other options or rights in such
securities.
 
2.     Transactions With The Clients
 
No person shall sell to, or purchase from, the Fund any security
or other property (except merchandise in the ordinary course of
business), in which such person has a beneficial
interest, unless such purchase or sale involves solely publicly
issued securities of the Fund.
 
3.     Disclosure of Information
 
(a)     No person shall discuss with or otherwise inform others of
any actual or contemplated security transaction by the Fund or its
advisers except in the performance of employment duties or in an
official capacity and then only for the benefit of the Fund or an
adviser, as appropriate, and in no event for personal gain or for
the benefit of others.
 
(b)     No person shall release information to dealers or brokers or
otherwise (except to those concerned with the transaction) as to
any investment portfolio changes, proposed or in
process, except (i) upon the completion of such changes, or (ii)
when the disclosure results from the publication of a prospectus,
or (iii)     in conjunction with a regular report to shareholders or
to any governmental authority resulting in such information
becoming public knowledge, or (iv) in connection
with any report to which shareholders are entitled by reason of
provisions of the articles of incorporation, by-laws, rules and
regulations, or similar documents governing the operation of the
Fund's accounts.
 
4.     Preferential Treatment
 
No person shall seek or accept favors, preferential treatment,
special benefits or other consideration due to their association
with the Fund or an adviser, except those usual and normal
benefits directly provided by the Fund or an adviser.
 
5.     Conflicts of Interest
 
If any person is aware of a personal interest which is, or might
be, in conflict with those of the Fund, that person should
disclose the situation or transaction and the nature
of the conflict to the Board of Directors of the Fund for
appropriate consideration.
 
6.     Personal Security Transactions
 
It is in the best interest of the Fund that no person knowingly
takes advantage of a corporate opportunity for personal benefit or
takes action inconsistent with such person's obligations to the
Fund. To that end, therefore, no person shall purchase or sell
for such person's own account or for any relative or associate,
any security (except nonvolitional purchases and sales, such
as dividend reinvestment programs or "calls" or redemptions of
securities) which he or she knew or should have known the Fund or
adviser is in the process of purchasing or selling, or which is
under consideration for purchase or sale by the Fund. Under
unusual circumstances, such as a personal financial emergency,
application for an exception may be made to the Board of
Directors, which application may be granted or denied. This
Paragraph shall not apply to transactions involving U.S.
Government securities, bankers' acceptances, bank certificates of
deposit, commercial paper and shares of registered open-end
investment companies.
 
7.     Procedures
 
To ensure that the required records are maintained to implement
the policies set forth in this Code of Ethics,
 
(a)     Each person shall report to the Board of Directors the
ownership, purchase or sale of any security in which such person
has or acquires a beneficial interest of 1/2 of 1% or more
of the amount of such security outstanding.
 
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(b)     Any person who in connection with regular functions or
duties, makes, participates in or obtains information regarding
the purchase or sale of securities or whose functions relates to
the making of any recommendation with respect to purchase or sales
for the Fund, shall report to the Board of Directors all purchases
or sales of any security in which such person has, or by virtue of
such transaction acquires, any beneficial interest; provided that
a "disinterested" member of the Board of Directors need not report
security purchases and sales, except where such director knew, or
should have known at the time of the transaction that, during a
15-day period immediately preceding or after the date of a
transaction in a security by such person, such security is to be,
or was, purchased or sold by the Fund or such purchase or sale is
or was considered by the Fund or the adviser for inclusion in the
Fund's portfolio. This paragraph 7(b) shall not apply to (i) non-
volitional purchases and sales, such as dividend reinvestment
programs or "calls" or redemptions or(ii)     transactions
involving U.S. Government securities, bankers' acceptances, bank
certificates of deposit, commercial paper and shares of registered
open-end investment companies.
 
(c)     All such reports shall be in writing, shall be made within
ten days after the close of the calendar quarter in which such
purchase or sale was effected, and shall set forth the title of
the security, the date and nature of the transaction, the amount
of securities involved, the purchase or sale price, the
broker/dealer or bank through whom the transaction was effected
and the extent of such person's interest in the transaction.
 
(d)     Board of Directors will take whatever action it deems
necessary with respect to any officer or employee of an adviser or
the Fund who violates any provision of this Code of Ethics.
 
8.     Research Reports
 
The fact that a security has been the subject of a formal or in-
formal research report shall not, in and of itself, indicate that
the security is under consideration for purchase or sale. No
person shall be considered as knowing, nor be said to be in a
position of knowing, that a security was under consideration for
purchase or sale or that such security had been purchased or sold
solely on the basis of receipt of a research report thereon.
 
9.     Condition of Employment or Service
 
All persons shall conduct themselves at all times in the best
interests of the Fund. Compliance with the foregoing rules shall
be a condition of employment or continued affiliation with the
Fund and adviser and conduct not in accordance with constitute
grounds for actions including termination of employment or removal
from office.

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