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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20200623
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    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ARGAN INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000100591
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL TRADE CONTRACTORS [1700]
    		IRS NUMBER:				131947195
    		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		STREET 1:		ONE CHURCH STREET SUITE 201
    		CITY:			ROCKVILLE
    		STATE:			MD
    		ZIP:			20850
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    		CITY:			ROCKVILLE
    		STATE:			MD
    		ZIP:			20850

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    		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

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