EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR
PLUS(SM)
A variable deferred annuity contract
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 18, 1999
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Please read and keep this prospectus for future reference. It contains important
information that you should know before purchasing or taking any other action
under your contract. Also, at the end of this prospectus you will find attached
the prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust, which contains important information about
its portfolios.
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WHAT IS THE EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR PLUS?
Equitable Accumulator Plus is a deferred annuity contract issued by THE
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES. It provides for the
accumulation of retirement savings and for income. The contract offers death
benefit protection and a number of payout options. You invest to accumulate
value on a tax-deferred basis in one or more of our variable investment options.
This contract may not currently be available in all states.
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VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS
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o Alliance Money Market o Capital Guardian International
o Alliance High Yield o JPM Core Bond
o Alliance Common Stock o Lazard Large Cap Value
o Alliance Aggressive Stock o Lazard Small Cap Value
o Alliance Small Cap Growth o MFS Growth with Income
o EQ/Alliance Premier Growth o MFS Research
o BT Equity 500 Index o MFS Emerging Growth Companies
o BT Small Company Index o Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity
o BT International Equity Index
o Capital Guardian U.S. Equity
o Capital Guardian Research
You may allocate amounts to any of the variable investment options. Each
variable investment option is a subaccount of our Separate Account No. 49.
Each variable investment option, in turn, invests in a corresponding
securities portfolio of EQ Advisors Trust. Your investment results in a
variable investment option will depend on the investment performance of the
related portfolio.
TYPES OF CONTRACTS. We offer the contracts for use as:
o A nonqualified annuity ("NQ") for after-tax contributions only.
o An individual retirement annuity ("IRA"), either traditional IRA ("Rollover
IRA") or Roth IRA ("Roth Conversion IRA").
o An annuity that is an investment vehicle for a qualified defined contribution
or defined benefit plan ("QP").
A contribution of at least $25,000 is required to purchase a contract. We add an
amount ("credit") to your contract with each contribution you make.
A registration statement relating to this offering has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The statement of additional
information ("SAI") dated October 18, 1999 is a part of the registration
statement. The SAI is available free of charge. You may request one by writing
to our processing office or calling 1-800-789-7771. The SAI has been
incorporated by reference into this prospectus. This prospectus and the SAI
can also be obtained from the SEC's Web site at http://www.sec.gov. The table
of contents for the SAI appears at the back of this prospectus.
THE SEC HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS
PROSPECTUS IS ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE. THE CONTRACTS ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY OTHER
AGENCY. THEY ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF ANY BANK AND ARE NOT
BANK GUARANTEED. THEY ARE SUBJECT TO INVESTMENT RISKS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF
PRINCIPAL.
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2 CONTENTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS
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Contents of this prospectus
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EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR PLUS(SM)
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Index of key words and phrases 4
Who is Equitable Life? 5
How to reach us 6
Equitable Accumulator Plus at a glance -- key features 8
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FEE TABLE 10
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Examples 13
Condensed financial information 13
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CONTRACT FEATURES AND BENEFITS 14
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How you can purchase and contribute to your contract 14
Owner and annuitant requirements 16
How you can make your contributions 16
What are your variable investment options under the
contract? 16
Allocating your contributions 18
Credits 18
Guaranteed minimum death benefit 18
Your right to cancel within a certain number of days 19
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DETERMINING YOUR CONTRACT'S VALUE 21
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Your account value 21
Your contract's value in the variable investment options 21
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"We," "our," and "us" refer to Equitable Life.
When we address the reader of this prospectus with words such as "you" and
"your," we mean the person who has the right or responsibility that the
prospectus is discussing at that point. This is usually the contract owner.
When we use the word "contract" it also includes certificates that are issued
under group contracts in some states.
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CONTENTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS 3
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TRANSFERRING YOUR MONEY AMONG THE
VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS 22
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Transferring your account value 22
Dollar cost averaging your account value 22
Rebalancing your account value 22
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ACCESSING YOUR MONEY 24
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Withdrawing your account value 24
How withdrawals are taken from your account value 25
How withdrawals affect your guaranteed minimum
death benefit 25
Surrendering your contract to receive its cash value 26
When to expect payments 26
Choosing your annuity payout options 26
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CHARGES AND EXPENSES 30
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Charges that Equitable Life deducts 30
Charges that EQ Advisors Trust deducts 32
Group or sponsored arrangements 32
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PAYMENT OF DEATH BENEFIT 33
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Your beneficiary and payment of benefit 33
How death benefit payment is made 33
Beneficiary continuation option for Rollover IRA contracts 34
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TAX INFORMATION 35
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Overview 35
Transfers among variable investment options 35
Taxation of nonqualified annuities 35
Special rules for NQ contracts issued in Puerto Rico 36
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) 37
Special rules for nonqualified contracts in qualified plans 45
Federal and state income tax withholding and
information reporting 45
Impact of taxes to Equitable Life 46
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MORE INFORMATION 47
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About our Separate Account No. 49 47
About EQ Advisors Trust 47
About the general account 48
About other methods of payment 48
Dates and prices at which contract events occur 48
About your voting rights 49
About our year 2000 progress 50
About legal proceedings 50
About our independent accountants 50
Transfers of ownership, collateral assignments, loans,
and borrowing 50
Distribution of the contracts 51
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INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE 52
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Benchmarks 53
Communicating performance data 61
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APPENDICES
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I -- Condensed financial information A-1
II - Purchase considerations for QP contracts B-1
III - Guaranteed minimum death benefit example C-1
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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4 INDEX OF KEY WORDS AND PHRASES
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Index of key words and phrases
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This index should help you locate more information on the terms used in this
prospectus.
PAGE IN PAGE IN
TERM PROSPECTUS TERM PROSPECTUS
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account value 21 guaranteed minimum death benefit 18
annuitant 14 IRA 37
annuity payout options 26 IRS 35
beneficiary 33 NQ 35
business day 48 participant 16
cash value 21 portfolio cover
conduit IRA 40 processing office 6
contract date 9 QP 45
contract date anniversary 9 recharacterized 38
contract year 9 Required Beginning Date 40
contributions to Roth IRAs 43 Rollover IRA cover
rollover contributions 43 Roth IRA 42
conversion contributions 43 Roth Conversion IRA cover
direct custodian-to-custodian SAI cover
transfers 43 SEC cover
contributions to traditional IRAs 37 TOPS 6
rollover contributions 38 traditional IRA 37
direct custodian-to-custodian unit 21
transfers 38 variable investment options 16
credit 18
To make this prospectus easier to read, we sometimes use different words than in
the contract or supplemental materials. This is illustrated below. Although we
use different words, they have the same meaning in this prospectus as in the
contract or supplemental materials. Your registered representative can provide
further explanation about your contract or supplemental materials.
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PROSPECTUS CONTRACT OR SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
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variable investment options Investment Funds
account value Annuity Account Value
unit Accumulation Unit
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WHO IS EQUITABLE LIFE? 5
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Who is Equitable Life?
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We are The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States ("Equitable
Life"), a New York stock life insurance corporation. We have been doing business
since 1859. Equitable Life is a subsidiary of AXA Financial, Inc. (previously,
The Equitable Companies Incorporated). The majority shareholder of AXA
Financial, Inc. is AXA, a French holding company for an international group of
insurance and related financial services companies. As a majority shareholder,
and under its other arrangements with Equitable Life and Equitable Life's
parent, AXA exercises significant influence over the operations and capital
structure of Equitable Life and its parent. No company other than Equitable
Life, however, has any legal responsibility to pay amounts that Equitable Life
owes under the contract.
AXA Financial, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries managed approximately
$390.8 billion in assets as of June 30, 1999. For over 100 years Equitable Life
has been among the largest insurance companies in the United States. We are
licensed to sell life insurance and annuities in all fifty states, the District
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our home office is
located at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10104.
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6 WHO IS EQUITABLE LIFE?
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HOW TO REACH US
You may communicate with our processing office as listed below for any of the
following purposes:
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FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SENT BY REGULAR MAIL:
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Equitable Accumulator Plus
P.O. Box 13014
Newark, NJ 07188-0014
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FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SENT BY EXPRESS DELIVERY:
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Equitable Accumulator Plus
c/o Bank One, N.A.
300 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Attn: Box 13014
Secaucus, NJ 07094
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FOR ALL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS (E.G.,
REQUESTS FOR TRANSFERS, WITHDRAWALS, OR
REQUIRED NOTICES) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL:
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Equitable Accumulator Plus
P.O. Box 1547
Secaucus, NJ 07096-1547
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FOR ALL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS (E.G., REQUESTS FOR TRANSFERS, WITHDRAWALS, OR
REQUIRED NOTICES) SENT BY EXPRESS DELIVERY:
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Equitable Accumulator Plus
200 Plaza Drive, 4th Floor
Secaucus, NJ 07094
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REPORTS WE PROVIDE:
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o written confirmation of financial transactions;
o statement of your contract values at the close of each calendar quarter (four
per year); and
o annual statement of your contract values as of the close of the contract year.
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TELEPHONE OPERATED PROGRAM SUPPORT
("TOPS") SYSTEM
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TOPS is designed to provide you with up-to-date information via touch-tone
telephone. You can obtain information on:
o your current account value;
o your current allocation percentages;
o the number of units you have in the variable investment options; and
o the daily unit values for the variable investment options.
You can also:
o change your allocation percentages and/or transfer among the variable
investment options; and
o obtain or change your personal identification number (PIN).
TOPS is normally available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, by calling toll
free 1-888-909-7770. Of course, for reasons beyond our control, the service
may sometimes be unavailable.
We have established procedures to reasonably confirm that the instructions
communicated by telephone are genuine. For example, we will require certain
personal identification information before we will act on telephone
instructions and we will provide written confirmation of your transfers. We
will not be liable for following telephone instructions we reasonably believe
to be genuine.
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BY INTERNET:
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You can also access information about your contract on the Internet. Please
visit our Web site at http://www.equitable.com, and click on EQAccess.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE:
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You may also use our toll-free number (1-800-789-7771) to speak with one of our
customer service representatives. Our customer service representatives are
available on any business day from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Eastern time.
You should send all contributions, notices, and requests to our processing
office at the address above.
WE REQUIRE THAT THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF COMMUNICATIONS BE ON SPECIFIC FORMS WE
PROVIDE FOR THAT PURPOSE:
(1) authorization for telephone transfers by your registered representative;
(2) conversion of a traditional IRA contract to a Roth Conversion IRA contract;
(3) election of the automatic investment program;
(4) election of the rebalancing program;
(5) contract surrender and withdrawal requests;
(6) tax withholding election; and
(7) election of the beneficiary continuation option.
WE ALSO HAVE SPECIFIC FORMS THAT WE RECOMMEND YOU USE FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES
OF REQUESTS:
(1) address changes;
(2) beneficiary changes; and
(3) transfers between variable investment options.
TO CANCEL OR CHANGE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WE REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
GENERALLY AT LEAST SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS BEFORE THE NEXT SCHEDULED TRANSACTION:
(1) automatic investment program;
(2) dollar cost averaging;
(3) rebalancing;
(4) substantially equal withdrawals;
(5) systematic withdrawals; and
(6) the date annuity payments are to begin.
You must sign and date all these requests. Any written request that is not on
one of our forms must include your name and your contract number along with
adequate details about the notice you wish to give or the action you wish us
to take.
SIGNATURES:
The proper person to sign forms, notices and requests would normally be the
owner. If there are joint owners both must sign.
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8 EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR PLUS AT A GLANCE - KEY FEATURES
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Equitable Accumulator Plus at a glance - key features
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PROFESSIONAL Equitable Accumulator Plus' variable investment options invest in 19 different portfolios
INVESTMENT managed by professional investment advisers.
MANAGEMENT
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TAX ADVANTAGES o On earnings inside the No tax on any dividends, interest, or capital gains until you
contract make withdrawals from your contract or receive annuity
payments.
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o On transfers inside the No tax on transfers among variable investment options.
contract
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If you are buying a contract to fund a retirement plan that already provides tax deferral under sections of the
Internal Revenue Code (IRA and QP), you should do so for the contract's features and benefits other than tax
deferral. In such situations, the tax deferral of the contract does not provide additional benefits.
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CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS o Initial minimum: $25,000
o Additional minimum: $1,000
$100 monthly and $300 quarterly under our automatic
investment program (NQ contracts)
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Maximum contribution limitations may apply.
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CREDIT We allocate your contributions to your account value. We allocate a credit to your account value at the same
time that we allocate your contributions. The amount of the credit is equal to 4% of each contribution. The
credit is subject to recovery by us in certain limited circumstances.
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ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY o Lump sum withdrawals
o Several withdrawal options on a periodic basis
o Contract surrender
You may incur a withdrawal charge for certain withdrawals or if you surrender your contract. You may also incur
income tax and a tax penalty.
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PAYOUT ALTERNATIVES o Annuity payout options
o Income Manager(Reg. TM) payout options
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES o Dollar cost averaging
o Automatic investment program
o Account value rebalancing (quarterly, semiannually, and annually)
o Unlimited free transfers
o Waiver of withdrawal charge for disability, terminal illness, or confinement to a
nursing home
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EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR PLUS AT A GLANCE--KEY FEATURES 9
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Fees and charges o Daily charges on amounts invested in variable
investment options for mortality and expense
risks, administrative, and distribution charges at
an annual rate of 1.60%.
o No sales charge deducted at the time you make
contributions and no annual contract fee.
o During the first nine contract years following a
contribution, a charge will be deducted from
amounts that you withdraw that exceed 15% of your
account value. We use the account value on the most
recent contract date anniversary to calculate the
15% amount available. The charge is 8% in each of
the first two contract years following a
contribution. It declines by 1% each year beginning
in the third contract year to 1% in the ninth
contract year. There is no withdrawal charge in the
tenth and later contract years following a
contribution.
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The "contract date" is the effective date of a
contract. This usually is the business day we
receive your initial contribution. Your contract
date will be shown in your contract. The 12-month
period beginning on your contract date and each
12-month period after that date is a "contract
year." The end of each 12-month period is your
"contract date anniversary."
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o We deduct a charge for taxes such as premium taxes
that may be imposed in your state. This charge is
generally deducted from the amount applied to an
annuity payout option.
o We generally deduct a $350 annuity administrative
fee from amounts applied to purchase certain life
annuity payout options.
o Annual expenses of EQ Advisors Trust portfolios are
calculated as a percentage of the average daily net
assets invested in each portfolio. These expenses
include management and advisory fees ranging from
0.25% to 1.15% annually, 12b-1 fees of 0.25%
annually, and other expenses.
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ANNUITANT ISSUE AGES NQ: 0-80
Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion
IRA: 20-78
QP: 20-70
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THE ABOVE IS NOT A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ALL MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE
CONTRACT. IN SOME CASES RESTRICTIONS OR EXCEPTIONS APPLY. ALSO, ALL FEATURES OF
THE CONTRACT ARE NOT NECESSARILY AVAILABLE IN YOUR STATE OR AT CERTAIN AGES.
For more detailed information we urge you to read the contents of this
prospectus, as well as your contract. Please feel free to speak with your
registered representative, or call us, if you have any questions.
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Fee table
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The fee table below will help you understand the various charges and expenses
that apply to your contract. The table reflects charges you will directly incur
under the contract, as well as charges and expenses of the portfolios that you
will bear indirectly. Charges for taxes, such as premium taxes, may also apply.
Also, an annuity administrative fee may apply when your annuity payments are to
begin. Each of the charges and expenses is more fully described under "Charges
and expenses" later in this prospectus. For a complete description of portfolio
charges and expenses, please see the attached prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust.
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CHARGES WE DEDUCT FROM YOUR VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS EXPRESSED AS
AN ANNUAL PERCENTAGE OF DAILY NET ASSETS
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Mortality and expense risks(1) 1.10%
Administrative(2) 0.25%
Distribution 0.25%
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Total annual expenses 1.60%
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CHARGES WE DEDUCT FROM YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE AT THE TIME YOU REQUEST CERTAIN
TRANSACTIONS
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WITHDRAWAL CHARGE AS A PERCENTAGE OF Contract year
CONTRIBUTIONS (deducted if you surrender 1................ 8.00%
your contract or make certain withdrawals. 2................ 8.00%
The withdrawal charge percentage we use is 3................ 7.00%
determined by the contract year in which 4................ 6.00%
you make the withdrawal or surrender your 5................ 5.00%
contract. For each contribution, we consider 6................ 4.00%
the contract year in which we receive that 7................ 3.00%
contribution to be "contract year 1")(3) 8................ 2.00%
9................ 1.00%
10+.............. 0.00%
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FEE TABLE 11
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EQ ADVISORS TRUST ANNUAL EXPENSES
(AS A PERCENTAGE OF AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS IN EACH PORTFOLIO)
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TOTAL
OTHER ANNUAL
EXPENSES EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT (AFTER EXPENSE (AFTER EXPENSE
FEES(4) 12B-1 FEES(5) LIMITATION)(6) LIMITATION)(7)
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Alliance Money Market 0.35% 0.25% 0.03% 0.63%
Alliance High Yield 0.60% 0.25% 0.04% 0.89%
Alliance Common Stock 0.36% 0.25% 0.04% 0.65%
Alliance Aggressive Stock 0.54% 0.25% 0.04% 0.83%
Alliance Small Cap Growth 0.90% 0.25% 0.06% 1.21%
EQ/Alliance Premier Growth 0.90% 0.25% 0.00% 1.15%
BT Equity 500 Index 0.25% 0.25% 0.05% 0.55%
BT Small Company Index 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.75%
BT International Equity Index 0.35% 0.25% 0.40% 1.00%
Capital Guardian U.S. Equity 0.65% 0.25% 0.05% 0.95%
Capital Guardian Research 0.65% 0.25% 0.05% 0.95%
Capital Guardian International 0.75% 0.25% 0.20% 1.20%
JPM Core Bond 0.45% 0.25% 0.10% 0.80%
Lazard Large Cap Value 0.55% 0.25% 0.15% 0.95%
Lazard Small Cap Value 0.80% 0.25% 0.15% 1.20%
MFS Growth with Income 0.55% 0.25% 0.05% 0.85%
MFS Research 0.55% 0.25% 0.05% 0.85%
MFS Emerging Growth Companies 0.55% 0.25% 0.05% 0.85%
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity 1.15% 0.25% 0.35% 1.75%
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Notes:
(1) A portion of this charge is for providing the guaranteed minimum death
benefit.
(2) We reserve the right to increase this charge to a maximum annual rate of
0.35%.
(3) Deducted upon a withdrawal of amounts in excess of the 15% free withdrawal
amount and upon surrender of a contract.
(4) The management fees or the maximum management fees, if a maximum applies,
for each portfolio cannot be increased without a vote of that portfolio's
shareholders.
(5) Portfolio shares are all subject to fees imposed under the distribution
plan (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan") adopted by EQ Advisors Trust pursuant to Rule
12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The 12b-1 fee will not be
increased for the life of the contracts. Prior to October 18, 1999, the
total annual expenses for the Alliance Small Cap Growth portfolio were
limited to 1.20% under an expense limitation arrangement related to that
portfolio's Rule 12b-1 Plan. The arrangement is no longer in effect. The
amounts shown have been restated to reflect the expenses that would have
been incurred in 1998, absent the expense limitation agreement.
(6) The amounts shown as "Other Expenses" will fluctuate from year to year
depending on actual expenses. See footnote (7) for any expense limitation
agreements.
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On October 18, 1999, the Alliance portfolios (other than EQ/Alliance
Premier Growth) became part of the portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust. The
"Other Expenses" for these portfolios have been restated to reflect the
estimated expenses that would have been incurred had these portfolios been
portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust for the year ended December 31, 1998. The
restated expenses reflect an increase of 0.01%.
(7) Equitable Life, EQ Advisors Trust's manager, has entered into an expense
limitation agreement with respect to certain portfolios. Under this
agreement Equitable Life has agreed to waive or limit its fees and assume
other expenses. Under the expense limitation agreement, total annual
operating expenses of certain portfolios (other than interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, capitalized expenditures, extraordinary expenses,
and 12b-1 fees) are limited as a percentage of the average daily net assets
of the following portfolios: 0.90% for EQ/Alliance Premier Growth; 0.30%
for BT Equity 500 Index; 0.50% for BT Small Company Index; 0.75% for BT
International Equity Index; 0.70% for Capital Guardian U.S. Equity and
Capital Guardian Research; 0.95% for Capital Guardian International; 0.55%
for JPM Core Bond; 0.70% for Lazard Large Cap Value; 0.95% for Lazard Small
Cap Value; 0.60% for MFS Growth with Income, MFS Research, and MFS Emerging
Growth Companies; and 1.50% for Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity. The
expenses shown for the BT International Equity Index, BT Small Company
Index, and Lazard Large Cap Value portfolios reflect an increase effective
on May 1, 1999.
Absent the expense limitation, the "Other Expenses" for 1998 on an
annualized basis for each of the portfolios would have been as follows:
0.33% for BT Equity 500 Index; 1.31% for BT Small Company Index; 0.89% for
BT International Equity Index; 0.33% for JPM Core Bond; 0.40% for Lazard
Large Cap Value; 0.49% for Lazard Small Cap Value; 0.25% for MFS Research;
0.24% for MFS Emerging Growth Companies; and 1.23% for Morgan Stanley
Emerging Markets Equity. For the following portfolios, the "Other Expenses"
for 1999, absent the expense limitation, are estimated to be as follows:
0.74% for EQ/Alliance Premier Growth, Capital Guardian U.S. Equity, and
Capital Guardian Research; 1.03% for Capital Guardian International; and
0.59% for MFS Growth with Income. Initial seed capital was invested on
December 31, 1998 for the MFS Growth with Income portfolio and April 30,
1999 for the EQ/Alliance Premier Growth, Capital Guardian U.S. Equity,
Capital Guardian Research, and Capital Guardian International portfolios
and therefore expenses have been estimated.
Each portfolio may at a later date make a reimbursement to Equitable Life
for any of the management fees waived or limited and other expenses assumed
and paid by Equitable Life pursuant to the expense limitation agreement
provided that, among other things, such portfolio has reached sufficient
size to permit such reimbursement to be made and provided that the
portfolio's current annual operating expenses do not exceed the operating
expense limit determined for such portfolio. For more information see the
prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust.
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EXAMPLES
The examples below show the expenses that a hypothetical contract owner would
pay in the situations illustrated. We assume that a $1,000 contribution plus a
$40 credit is invested in one of the variable investment options listed and a 5%
annual return is earned on the assets in that option.(1)
The examples should not be considered a representation of past or future
expenses for each option. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those
shown. Similarly, the annual rate of return assumed in the examples is not an
estimate or guarantee of future investment performance.
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IF YOU SURRENDER YOUR CONTRACT | IF YOU DO NOT SURRENDER YOUR CONTRACT
AT THE END OF EACH PERIOD SHOWN, | AT THE END OF EACH PERIOD SHOWN,
THE EXPENSES WOULD BE: | THE EXPENSES WOULD BE:
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1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS | 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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Alliance Money Market $103.56 $142.60 $174.33 $266.36 | $23.56 $72.60 $124.33 $266.36
Alliance High Yield $106.24 $150.66 $187.77 $293.22 | $26.24 $80.66 $137.77 $293.22
Alliance Common Stock $103.76 $143.21 $175.34 $268.42 | $23.76 $73.21 $125.34 $268.42
Alliance Aggressive Stock $105.62 $148.80 $184.67 $287.06 | $25.62 $78.80 $134.67 $287.06
Alliance Small Cap Growth $109.54 $160.52 $204.13 $325.37 | $29.54 $90.52 $154.13 $325.37
EQ/Alliance Premier Growth $108.92 $158.67 - - | $28.92 $88.67 - -
BT Equity 500 Index $102.73 $140.10 $170.14 $257.93 | $22.73 $70.10 $120.14 $257.93
BT Small Company Index $104.79 $146.31 $180.53 $278.81 | $24.79 $76.31 $130.53 $278.81
BT International Equity Index $107.37 $154.05 $193.41 $304.38 | $27.37 $84.05 $143.41 $304.38
Capital Guardian U.S. Equity $106.86 $152.51 - - | $26.86 $82.51 - -
Capital Guardian Research $106.86 $152.51 - - | $26.86 $82.51 - -
Capital Guardian International $109.44 $160.22 - - | $29.44 $90.22 - -
JPM Core Bond $105.31 $147.87 $183.12 $283.98 | $25.31 $77.87 $133.12 $283.98
Lazard Large Cap Value $106.86 $152.51 $190.85 $299.32 | $26.86 $82.51 $140.85 $299.32
Lazard Small Cap Value $109.44 $160.22 $203.63 $324.39 | $29.44 $90.22 $153.63 $324.39
MFS Growth with Income $105.83 $149.42 - - | $25.83 $79.42 - -
MFS Research $105.83 $149.42 $185.71 $289.13 | $25.83 $79.42 $135.71 $289.13
MFS Emerging Growth Companies $105.83 $149.42 $185.71 $289.13 | $25.83 $79.42 $135.71 $289.13
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity $115.11 $177.02 $231.25 $377.46 | $35.11 $107.02 $181.25 $377.46
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(1) The amount accumulated from the $1,000 contribution plus the $40 credit
could not be paid in the form of an annuity payout option at the end of any
of the periods shown in the examples. This is because if the amount applied
to purchase an annuity payout option is less than $2,000, or the initial
payment is less than $20, we may pay the amount to you in a single sum
instead of as payments under an annuity payout option. See "Accessing your
money."
IF YOU ELECT AN ANNUITY PAYOUT OPTION:
Assuming an annuity payout option could be issued (see note (1) above), and you
elect a life annuity payout option, the expenses shown in the examples for "if
you do not surrender your contract" would, in each case, be increased by $4.43
based on the average amount applied to annuity payout options in 1998. See
"Annuity administrative fee" under "Charges and expenses."
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Please see Appendix I at the end of this prospectus for the unit values and the
number of units outstanding as of the end of the periods shown for each of the
variable investment options available as of December 31, 1998.
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Contract features and benefits
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HOW YOU CAN PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR CONTRACT
You may purchase a contract by making payments to us that we call
"contributions." We require a minimum initial contribution of $25,000 for
you to purchase a contract. You may make additional contributions of at least
$1,000 each, subject to limitations noted below. The following table summarizes
our rules regarding contributions to your contract. All ages in the table refer
to the age of the annuitant named in the contract.
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The "annuitant" is the person who is the measuring life for determining contract
benefits. The annuitant is not necessarily the contract owner.
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AVAILABLE
CONTRACT FOR ANNUITANT LIMITATIONS ON
TYPE ISSUE AGES SOURCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
NQ 0 through 80 o After-tax money. o No additional contributions
after age 81.
o Paid to us by check or transfer of
contract value in a tax-deferred
exchange under Section 1035 of the
Internal Revenue Code.
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Rollover IRA 20 through 78 o Rollovers from a qualified o No rollover or direct transfer
plan. contributions after age 79.
o Rollovers from a o Contributions after age 70 1/2
Tax-Sheltered Annuity must be net of required
("TSA"). minimum distributions.
o Rollovers from another o Regular IRA contributions are
traditional individual not permitted.
retirement arrangement.
o Direct custodian-to-custodian
transfers from another
traditional individual
retirement arrangement.
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AVAILABLE
CONTRACT FOR ANNUITANT LIMITATIONS ON
TYPE ISSUE AGES SOURCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBUTIONS
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Roth 20 through 78 o Rollovers from another Roth o No additional rollover or
Conversion IRA. direct transfer contributions
IRA after age 79.
o Conversion rollovers from a
traditional IRA. o Conversion rollovers after
age 70 1/2 must be net of
o Direct transfers from another required minimum
Roth IRA. distributions for the
traditional IRA you are rolling
over.
o You cannot roll over funds
from a traditional IRA if your
adjusted gross income is
$100,000 or more.
o Regular after-tax
contributions are not
permitted.
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QP 20 through 70 o Only transfer contributions o Regular ongoing payroll
from an existing qualified contributions are not
plan trust as a change of permitted.
investment vehicle under the o Only one additional
plan. contribution may be made
during a contract year.
o The plan must be qualified
under Section 401(a) of the o No additional transfer
Internal Revenue Code. contributions after age 71.
o For 401(k) plans, transferred o For defined benefit plans,
contributions may only employee contributions are
include employee pre-tax not permitted.
contributions.
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See "Tax information" for a more detailed discussion of sources of contributions
and certain contribution limitations. We may refuse to accept any contribution
if the sum of all contributions under all Equitable Accumulator contracts with
the same annuitant would then total more than $1,500,000. We may also refuse to
accept any contribution if the sum of all contributions under all Equitable Life
annuity accumulation contracts that you own would then total more than
$2,500,000.
For information on when contributions are credited under your contract see
"Dates and prices at which contract events occur" under "More information" later
in this prospectus.
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OWNER AND ANNUITANT REQUIREMENTS
Under NQ contracts, the annuitant can be different than the owner. A joint
owner may also be named. Only natural persons can be joint owners. This means
that an entity such as a corporation cannot be a joint owner.
Under Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA contracts, the owner and annuitant
must be the same person.
Under QP contracts, the owner must be the trustee of the qualified plan and
the annuitant must be the plan participant/employee. See Appendix II for more
information on QP contracts.
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A participant is an individual who is currently, or was formerly, participating
in an eligible employer's QP plan.
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HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
Except as noted below, contributions must be by check drawn on a U.S. bank, in
U.S. dollars, and made payable to Equitable Life. We do not accept third-party
checks endorsed to us except for rollover contributions, tax-free exchanges or
trustee checks that involve no refund. All checks are subject to our ability
to collect the funds. We reserve the right to reject a payment if it is
received in an unacceptable form.
For your convenience, we will accept initial and additional contributions by
wire transmittal from certain broker-dealers who have agreements with us for
this purpose. Additional contributions may also be made under our automatic
investment program. These methods of payment are discussed in detail under
"More information" later in this prospectus.
Your initial contribution must generally be accompanied by an application and
any other form we need to process the payments. If any information is missing
or unclear, we will try to obtain that information. If we are unable to obtain
all of the information we require within five business days after we receive
an incomplete application or form, we will inform the registered
representative submitting the application on your behalf. We will then return
the contribution to you unless you specifically direct us to keep your
contribution until we receive the required information.
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SECTION 1035 EXCHANGES
You may apply the value of an existing nonqualified deferred annuity contract
(or life insurance or endowment contract) to purchase an Equitable Accumulator
Plus NQ contract in a tax-free exchange if you follow certain procedures as
shown in the form that we require you to use. Also see "Tax information" later
in this prospectus.
WHAT ARE YOUR VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS UNDER THE CONTRACT?
Your investment results in any one of the 19 variable investment options will
depend on the investment performance of the underlying portfolios. Listed
below are the currently available portfolios, their investment objectives, and
their advisers.
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PORTFOLIOS OF EQ ADVISORS TRUST
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PORTFOLIO NAME OBJECTIVE ADVISER
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Alliance Money Market High level of current income while preserving Alliance Capital Management L.P.
assets and maintaining liquidity
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Alliance High Yield High return by maximizing current income Alliance Capital Management L.P.
and, to the extent consistent with that
objective, capital appreciation
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Alliance Common Stock Long-term growth of capital and increasing Alliance Capital Management L.P.
income
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Alliance Aggressive Stock Long-term growth of capital Alliance Capital Management L.P.
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Alliance Small Cap Growth Long-term growth of capital Alliance Capital Management L.P.
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EQ/Alliance Premier Growth Long-term growth of capital Alliance Capital Management L.P.
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BT Equity 500 Index Replicate as closely as possible (before Bankers Trust Company
deduction of portfolio expenses) the total
return of the Standard & Poor's 500
Composite Stock Price Index
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BT Small Company Index Replicate as closely as possible (before Bankers Trust Company
deduction of portfolio expenses) the total
return of the Russell 2000 Index
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BT International Equity Index Replicate as closely as possible (before Bankers Trust Company
deduction of portfolio expenses) the total
return of the Morgan Stanley Capital
International Europe, Australia, Far East Index
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Capital Guardian U.S. Equity Long-term growth of capital Capital Guardian Trust Company
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Capital Guardian Research Long-term growth of capital Capital Guardian Trust Company
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Capital Guardian International Long-term growth of capital by investing Capital Guardian Trust Company
primarily in non-United States equity securities
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JPM Core Bond High total return consistent with moderate risk J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.
of capital and maintenance of liquidity
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Lazard Large Cap Value Capital appreciation Lazard Asset Management
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PORTFOLIOS OF EQ ADVISORS TRUST
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PORTFOLIO NAME OBJECTIVE ADVISER
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<S> <C> <C>
Lazard Small Cap Value Capital appreciation Lazard Asset Management
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MFS Growth with Income Reasonable current income and long-term Massachusetts Financial Services Company
growth of capital and income
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MFS Research Long-term growth of capital and future income Massachusetts Financial Services Company
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MFS Emerging Growth Long-term capital growth Massachusetts Financial Services Company
Companies
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Long-term capital appreciation Morgan Stanley Asset Management
Markets Equity
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Other important information about the portfolios is included in the prospectus
for EQ Advisors Trust attached at the end of this prospectus.
ALLOCATING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
You may allocate your contributions to one or more, or all, of the variable
investment options. Allocations must be in whole percentages and you may
change your allocations at any time. However, the total of your allocations
must equal 100%. Once contributions are allocated to the variable investment
options they become part of your account value. We discuss account value under
"Determining your contract's value."
CREDITS
A credit will also be allocated to your account value at the same time that we
allocate your contribution. The amount of the credit is equal to 4% of the
amount of each contribution. Credits are allocated to the same variable
investment options based on the same percentages used to allocate your
contributions.
We will recover the amount of the credit if you exercise your right to cancel
the contract. See "Your right to cancel within a certain number of days"
below. Also, if you start receiving annuity payments within three years of
making any additional contribution, we will recover the amount of the credit
that applies to that contribution.
We do not consider credits to be contributions for purposes of any discussion
in this prospectus. Credits are also not considered to be your investment in
the contract for tax purposes.
GUARANTEED MINIMUM DEATH BENEFIT
Applicable for annuitant ages 0 through 79 at issue of NQ contracts; 20
through 78 at issue of Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA contracts; and 20
through 70 at issue of QP contracts.
You may elect either the "5% roll up to age 80" or the "annual ratchet to age
80" guaranteed minimum death benefit when you apply for a contract. Once you
have made your election, you may not change it.
5% ROLL UP TO AGE 80. On the contract date, the guaranteed minimum death
benefit equals your initial contribution plus the credit. Thereafter, the
guaranteed minimum death benefit will be credited with interest each day
through the annuitant's age 80. The effective annual interest rate is 5%
except for amounts invested in the
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Alliance Money Market option. Amounts in the Alliance Money Market option will
be credited with interest at a 3% effective annual rate. No interest is
credited after the annuitant is age 80.
If you make additional contributions, we will increase your current guaranteed
minimum death benefit by the dollar amount of the additional contribution plus
the amount of the credit on the date the contribution is allocated to your
variable investment options. If you take a withdrawal from your contract, we
will adjust your guaranteed minimum death benefit for the withdrawal on the
date you take the withdrawal.
The 5% roll up to age 80 guaranteed minimum death benefit is not available in
New York.
ANNUAL RATCHET TO AGE 80. On the contract date, your guaranteed minimum death
benefit equals your initial contribution plus the credit. Then, on each
contract date anniversary, we will determine your guaranteed minimum death
benefit by comparing your current guaranteed minimum death benefit to your
account value on that contract date anniversary. If your account value is
higher than your guaranteed minimum death benefit, we will increase your
guaranteed minimum death benefit to equal your account value. On the other
hand, if your account value on the contract date anniversary is less than your
guaranteed minimum death benefit, we will not adjust your guaranteed minimum
death benefit either up or down.
If you make additional contributions, we will increase your current guaranteed
minimum death benefit by the dollar amount of the contribution plus the amount
of the credit on the date the contribution is allocated to your variable
investment options. If you take a withdrawal from your contract, we will
adjust your guaranteed minimum death benefit on the date you take the
withdrawal.
Applicable for an annuitant that is age 80 when the contract is issued.
On the contract date, your guaranteed minimum death benefit equals your
initial contribution plus the credit. Thereafter, it will be increased by the
dollar amount of any additional contributions. We will adjust your guaranteed
minimum death benefit if you take any withdrawals.
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Please see "How withdrawals affect your guaranteed minimum death benefit"
under "Accessing your money" for information on how withdrawals affect your
guaranteed minimum death benefit.
See Appendix III for an example of how we calculate the guaranteed minimum
death benefit.
YOUR RIGHT TO CANCEL WITHIN A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DAYS
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your contract, you may return it
to us for a refund. To exercise this cancellation right you must mail the
contract directly to our processing office within 10 days after you receive
it. In some states, this "free look" period may be longer.
Generally, your refund will equal your account value under the contract and
will reflect any investment gain or loss in the variable investment options
that also reflect the daily charges we deduct through the date we receive your
contract. Please note that you will forfeit the credit by exercising this
right of cancellation. Some states require that we refund the full amount of
your contribution (not reflecting any investment gain or loss). For any IRA
contract returned to us within seven days after you receive it, we are
required to refund the full amount of your contribution.
We may require that you wait six months before you may apply for a contract
with us again if:
o you cancel your contract during the free look period; or
o you change your mind before you receive your contract whether we have
received your contribution or not.
Please see "Tax information" for possible consequences of cancelling your
contract.
If you fully convert an existing traditional IRA contract to a Roth Conversion
IRA contract, you may cancel your Roth Conversion IRA contract and return to a
Rollover IRA
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contract. Our processing office or your registered representative can provide
you with the cancellation instructions.
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YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
Your "account value" is the total value you have in the variable investment
options. This amount is subject to certain fees and charges discussed under
"Charges and expenses."
Your contract also has a "cash value." At any time before annuity payments
begin, your contract's cash value is equal to the account value, less any
withdrawal charge that may apply if you surrender your contract. The 15% free
withdrawal amount does not apply if you surrender your contract. Please see
"Surrendering your contract to receive its cash value" under "Accessing your
money."
YOUR CONTRACT'S VALUE IN THE VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Each variable investment option invests in shares of a corresponding
portfolio. Your value in each variable investment option is measured by
"units." The value of your units will increase or decrease as though you had
invested it in the corresponding portfolio's shares directly. The number of
units you own will be reduced by the amount of the fees and charges that we
deduct under the contract.
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Units measure your value in each variable investment option.
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The unit value for each variable investment option depends on the investment
performance of that option, minus daily charges for mortality and expense
risks, administrative, and distribution expenses. On any day, your value in
any variable investment option equals the number of units credited to that
option, adjusted for any units deducted from your contract under that option,
multiplied by that day's value for one unit. The number of your contract units
in any variable investment option does not change unless you make additional
contributions, make a withdrawal, or transfer amounts between variable
investment options. In addition, when we deduct any withdrawal charge the
number of units credited to your contract will be reduced. A description of
how unit values are calculated is found in the SAI.
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TRANSFERRING YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
At any time before the date annuity payments are to begin, you can transfer
some or all of your account value among the variable investment options.
You may request a transfer in writing or by telephone using TOPS. You must
send in all written transfer requests directly to our processing office.
Transfer requests should specify:
(1) the contract number,
(2) the dollar amounts or percentages of your current account value to be
transferred, and
(3) the variable investment options to and from which you are transferring.
We may, at any time, restrict the use of market timers and other agents acting
under a power of attorney who are acting on behalf of more than one contract
owner. Any agreements to use market timing services to make transfers are
subject to our rules in effect at that time.
We will confirm all transfers in writing.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
Dollar cost averaging allows you to gradually transfer amounts from the
Alliance Money Market option to the other variable investment options by
periodically transferring approximately the same dollar amount to the variable
investment options you select. This will cause you to purchase more units if
the unit's value is low and fewer units if the unit's value is high.
Therefore, you may get a lower average cost per unit over the long term. This
plan of investing, however, does not guarantee that you will earn a profit or
be protected against losses.
If your value in the Alliance Money Market option is at least $5,000, you may
choose, at any time, to have a specified dollar amount or percentage of your
value transferred from that option to the other variable investment options.
You can select to have transfers made on a monthly, quarterly, or annual
basis. The transfer date will be the same calendar day of the month as the
contract date, but not later than the 28th day of the month. You can also
specify the number of transfers or instruct us to continue making the
transfers until all amounts in the Alliance Money Market option have been
transferred out.
The minimum amount that we will transfer each time is $250. The maximum amount
we will transfer is equal to your value in the Alliance Money Market option at
the time the program is elected, divided by the number of transfers scheduled
to be made.
If, on any transfer date, your value in the Alliance Money Market option is
equal to or less than the amount you have elected to have transferred, the
entire amount will be transferred. The dollar cost averaging program will then
end. You may change the transfer amount once each contract year or cancel this
program at any time.
Dollar cost averaging may not be elected if you are participating in the
rebalancing program.
REBALANCING YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
We currently offer a rebalancing program that you can use to automatically
reallocate your account value among the variable investment options. You must
tell us:
(a) the percentage you want invested in each variable investment option (whole
percentages only), and
(b) how often you want the rebalancing to occur (quarterly, semiannually, or
annually on a contract year basis. Rebalancing will occur on the same day
of the month as the contract date).
While your rebalancing program is in effect, we will transfer amounts among
each variable investment option so that the percentage of your account value
that you specify is invested in each option at the end of each rebalancing
date. Your entire account value must be included in the rebalancing program.
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Rebalancing does not assure a profit or protect against loss. You should
periodically review your allocation percentages as your needs change. You may
want to discuss the rebalancing program with your registered representative or
other financial adviser before electing the program.
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You may elect the rebalancing program at any time. You may also change your
allocation instructions or cancel the program at any time. If you request a
transfer while the rebalancing program is in effect, we will process the
transfer as requested and then cancel the rebalancing program.
You may not elect the rebalancing program if you are participating in the
dollar cost averaging program.
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WITHDRAWING YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
You have several ways to withdraw your account value before annuity payments
begin. The table below shows the methods available under each type of
contract. More information follows the table. For the tax consequences of
withdrawals, see "Tax information."
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METHOD OF WITHDRAWAL
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SUBSTANTIALLY MINIMUM
CONTRACT LUMP SUM SYSTEMATIC EQUAL DISTRIBUTION
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NQ Yes Yes No No
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Rollover IRA Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Roth
Conversion
IRA Yes Yes Yes No
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LUMP SUM WITHDRAWALS
(All contracts)
You may take lump sum withdrawals from your account value at any time. The
minimum amount you may withdraw is $1,000. If you request to withdraw more
than 90% of a contract's current cash value we will treat it as a request to
surrender the contract for its cash value. See "Surrendering your contract to
receive its cash value" below.
Lump sum withdrawals in excess of the 15% free withdrawal amount may be
subject to a withdrawal charge.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWALS
(NQ, Rollover IRA, and Roth Conversion IRA contracts only)
You may take systematic withdrawals of a particular dollar amount or a
particular percentage of your account value.
You may take systematic withdrawals on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis
as long as the withdrawals do not exceed the following percentages of your
account value: 1.2% monthly, 3.6% quarterly, and 15.0% annually. The minimum
amount you may take in each systematic withdrawal is $250. If the amount
withdrawn would be less than $250 on the date a withdrawal is to be taken, we
will not make a payment and we will terminate your systematic withdrawal
election.
We will make the withdrawals on any day of the month that you select as long
as it is not later than the 28th day of the month. If you do not select a
date, we will make the withdrawals on the same calendar day of the month as
the contract date. You must wait at least 28 days after your contract is
issued before your systematic withdrawals can begin.
You may elect to take systematic withdrawals at any time. If you own a
Rollover IRA or Roth Conversion IRA contract, you may elect this withdrawal
method only if you are between ages 59 1/2 and 70 1/2.
You may change the payment frequency, or the amount or percentage of your
systematic withdrawals, once each contract year. However, you may not change
the amount or percentage in any contract year in which you have already taken
a lump sum withdrawal. You can cancel the systematic withdrawal option at any
time.
Systematic withdrawals are not subject to a withdrawal charge, except to the
extent that, when added to a lump sum withdrawal previously taken in the same
contract year, the systematic withdrawal exceeds the 15% free withdrawal
amount.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL WITHDRAWALS
(Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA contracts only)
The substantially equal withdrawals option allows you to receive distributions
from your account value without triggering the 10% additional federal tax
penalty, which normally applies to distributions made before age 59 1/2. See
"Tax information." Once you begin to take substantially equal withdrawals, you
should not stop them or change the pattern of your withdrawals until the later
of age 59 1/2 or five full years after the first withdrawal. If you stop or
change the withdrawals or take a lump sum withdrawal, you may be liable for
the 10% federal tax penalty that would have otherwise been due on prior
withdrawals made under this option and for any interest on those withdrawals.
You may elect to take substantially equal withdrawals at any time before age
59 1/2. We will make the withdrawal on any day of the month that you select
as long as it is not later
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than the 28th day of the month. You may not elect to receive the first payment
in the same contract year in which you took a lump sum withdrawal. We will
calculate the amount of your substantially equal withdrawals based on the
method you choose from the choices we offer. The payments will be made
monthly, quarterly, or annually as you select. These payments will continue
until we receive written notice from you to cancel this option or you take a
lump sum withdrawal. You may elect to start receiving substantially equal
withdrawals again, but the payments may not restart in the same contract year
in which you took a lump sum withdrawal. We will calculate the new withdrawal
amount.
Substantially equal withdrawals are not subject to a withdrawal charge.
MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION WITHDRAWALS
(Rollover IRA and QP contracts only - See "Tax information")
We offer the minimum distribution withdrawal option to help you meet required
minimum distributions under federal income tax rules. You may elect this
option in the year in which you reach age 70 1/2. The minimum amount we will
pay out is $250. You may elect the method you want us to use to calculate your
minimum distribution withdrawals from the choices we offer. Currently, minimum
distribution withdrawal payments will be made annually.
We do not impose a withdrawal charge on minimum distribution withdrawals
except if when added to a lump sum withdrawal previously taken in the same
contract year, the minimum distribution withdrawal exceeds the 15% free
withdrawal amount.
We will calculate your annual payment based on your account value at the end
of the prior calendar year based on the method you choose.
For Rollover IRA and QP contracts, we will send a form outlining the
distribution options available before you reach age 70 1/2 (if you have not
begun your annuity payments before that time).
HOW WITHDRAWALS ARE TAKEN FROM YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
Unless you specify otherwise, we will subtract your withdrawals on a pro rata
basis from your value in the variable investment options.
HOW WITHDRAWALS AFFECT YOUR GUARANTEED MINIMUM DEATH BENEFIT
Withdrawals will reduce your guaranteed minimum death benefit on either a
dollar-for-dollar basis or on a pro rata basis as explained below:
5% roll up to age 80 -- If you elect the 5% roll up to age 80 guaranteed minimum
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death benefit, your current guaranteed minimum death benefit will be reduced on
a dollar-for-dollar basis as long as the sum of your withdrawals in a contract
year is 5% or less of the guaranteed minimum death benefit on the most recent
contract date anniversary. Once you take a withdrawal that causes the sum of
your withdrawals in a contract year to exceed 5% of the guaranteed minimum death
benefit on the most recent contract date anniversary, that withdrawal and any
subsequent withdrawals in that same contract year will reduce your current
guaranteed minimum death benefit on a pro rata basis.
Annual ratchet to age 80 -- If you elect the annual ratchet to age 80 guaranteed
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minimum death benefit, each withdrawal will always reduce your current
guaranteed minimum death benefit on a pro rata basis.
Annuitant issue age 80 -- If your contract was issued when the annuitant was age
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80, each withdrawal will always reduce your current guaranteed minimum death
benefit on a pro rata basis.
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Reduction on a dollar-for-dollar basis means that your current benefit will be
reduced by the dollar amount of the withdrawal. Reduction on a pro rata basis
means that we calculate the percentage of your current account value that is
being withdrawn and we reduce your current benefit by that same percentage.
For example, if your account value is
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$30,000 and you withdraw $12,000, you have withdrawn 40% of your account value.
If your guaranteed minimum death benefit was $40,000 before the withdrawal, it
would be reduced by $16,000 ($40,000 x .40) and your new guaranteed minimum
death benefit after the withdrawal would be $24,000 ($40,000 - $16,000).
The timing of your withdrawals and whether they exceed the 5% threshold
described above can have a significant impact on your guaranteed minimum death
benefit.
SURRENDERING YOUR CONTRACT TO RECEIVE ITS CASH VALUE
You may surrender your contract to receive its cash value at any time while
the annuitant is living and before you begin to receive annuity payments. For
a surrender to be effective, we must receive your written request and your
contract at our processing office. We will determine your cash value on the
date we receive the required information. All benefits under the contract will
terminate as of that date.
You may receive your cash value in a single sum payment or apply it to one or
more of the annuity payout options. See "Choosing your annuity payout options"
below. We will usually pay the cash value within seven calendar days, but we
may delay payment as described in "When to expect payments" below. For the tax
consequences of surrenders, see "Tax information."
WHEN TO EXPECT PAYMENTS
Generally, we will fulfill requests for payments out of the variable
investment options within seven calendar days after the date of the
transaction to which the request relates. These transactions may include
applying proceeds to a variable annuity, payment of a death benefit, payment
of any amount you withdraw (less any withdrawal charge) and, upon surrender,
payment of the cash value. We may postpone such payments or applying proceeds
for any period during which:
(1) the New York Stock Exchange is closed or restricts trading,
(2) sales of securities or determination of the fair value of a variable
investment option's assets is not reasonably practicable because of an
emergency, or
(3) the SEC, by order, permits us to defer payment to protect people remaining
in the variable investment options.
We also may defer payments for a reasonable amount of time (not to exceed 15
days) while we are waiting for a contribution check to clear.
All payments are made by check and are mailed to you (or the payee named in a
tax-free exchange) by U.S. mail, unless you request that we use an express
delivery service at your expense.
CHOOSING YOUR ANNUITY PAYOUT OPTIONS
Equitable Accumulator Plus offers you several choices for receiving retirement
income. Each choice enables you to receive fixed or, in some cases, variable
annuity payments.
You can choose from among the six different annuity payout options listed
below. Restrictions apply, depending on the type of contract you own.
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Life annuity - period certain
Life annuity - refund certain
Period certain annuity
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ANNUITY PAYOUT OPTIONS
You can choose from among the following annuity payout options:
o Life annuity: An annuity that guarantees payments for the rest of the
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annuitant's life. Payments end with the last monthly payment before the
annuitant's death. Because there is no continuation of benefits following the
annuitant's death with this payout option, it provides the
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highest monthly payment of any of the life annuity options, so long as the
annuitant is living.
o Life annuity -- period certain: An annuity that guarantees payments for the
rest of the annuitant's life. If the annuitant dies before the end of a
selected period of time ("period certain"), payments continue to the
beneficiary for the balance of the period certain. A life annuity with a
period certain of 10 years is the normal form of annuity under the contracts.
The period certain cannot extend beyond the annuitant's life expectancy.
o Life annuity -- refund certain: An annuity that guarantees payments for the
rest of the annuitant's life. If the annuitant dies before the amount applied
to purchase the annuity option has been recovered, payments to the
beneficiary will continue until that amount has been recovered. This payout
option is available only as a fixed annuity.
o Period certain annuity: An annuity that guarantees payments for a specific
period of time, usually 5, 10, 15, or 20 years. This option does not
guarantee payments for the rest of the annuitant's life. It does not permit
any repayment of the unpaid principal, so you cannot elect to receive part of
the payments as a single sum payment with the rest paid in monthly annuity
payments. Currently, this payout option is available only as a fixed annuity.
All of the above payout options are available as fixed annuities. With fixed
annuities, we guarantee fixed annuity payments that will be based either on
the tables of guaranteed annuity payments in your contract or on our then
current annuity rates, whichever is more favorable for you.
The life annuity, life annuity -- period certain, and life annuity -- refund
certain payout options are available on a single life or joint and survivor
life basis. The joint and survivor life annuity guarantees payments for the
rest of the annuitant's life and, after the annuitant's death, payments
continue to the survivor.
The following annuity payout options are available as variable annuities:
o Life annuity (except in New York)
o Life annuity -- period certain
o Joint and survivor life annuity (100% to survivor)
o Joint and survivor life period certain annuity (100% to survivor)
Variable annuities may be funded through your choice of variable investment
options investing in portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust. The contract also offers
a fixed annuity payout option that can be elected in combination with the
variable annuity payout options. The amount of each variable annuity payment
will fluctuate, depending upon the performance of the variable investment
options, and whether the actual rate of investment return is higher or lower
than an assumed base rate. Please see "Annuity Unit Values" in the SAI.
We may offer other payout options not outlined here. Your registered
representative can provide details.
SELECTING AN ANNUITY PAYOUT OPTION
When you select a payout option, we will issue you a separate written
agreement confirming your right to receive annuity payments. We require you to
return your contract before annuity payments begin.
For NQ, Rollover IRA, and Roth Conversion IRA contracts, unless you choose a
different payout option, we will pay annuity payments under a life annuity
with a period certain of 10 years. The only payout options available under QP
contracts are the life annuity 10 year period certain and the joint and
survivor life annuity 10 year period certain. You choose whether these
payments will be either fixed or variable.
You can choose the date annuity payments begin but it may not be earlier than
five years from the contract date. You can change the date your annuity
payments are to begin anytime before that date as long as you do not choose a
date later than the 28th day of any month. Also, that date may not be
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later than the contract date anniversary that follows the annuitant's 90th
birthday. This may be different in some states.
If you elect to start receiving annuity payments within three years of making
an additional contribution, we will recover the amount of any credit that
applies to that contribution.
Before your annuity payments are to begin, we will notify you by letter that
the annuity payout options are available. Once you have selected a payout
option and payments have begun, no change can be made other than transfers (if
permitted in the future) among the variable investment options if a variable
annuity is selected.
The amount of the annuity payments will depend on:
(1) the amount applied to purchase the annuity;
(2) the type of annuity chosen, and whether it is fixed or variable. If you
choose a variable annuity, we will use an assumed base rate of either 5% or
3 1/2% to calculate the level of payments. We provide information about the
assumed base rate in the SAI;
(3) in the case of a life annuity, the annuitant's age (or the annuitant's and
joint annuitant's ages); and
(4) in certain instances, the sex of the annuitant(s).
In no event will you ever receive payments under a fixed option or an initial
payment under a variable option of less than the minimum amounts guaranteed by
the contract.
If, at the time you elect a payout option, the amount to be applied is less
than $2,000 or the initial payment under the form elected is less than $20
monthly, we reserve the right to pay the account value in a single sum rather
than as payments under the payout option chosen.
INCOME MANAGER PAYOUT OPTIONS
For NQ and IRA contracts, two Income Manager payout options are also
available. These are the Income Manager (life annuity with a period certain)
and the Income Manager (period certain).
For QP contracts, the Income Manager payout options are available only after
the trustee of the qualified plan directly rolls over the QP contract to a
Rollover IRA contract. In this process the ownership of the QP contract is
changed to the annuitant. The rollover to a Rollover IRA contract and the
change of ownership may only occur when the annuitant will no longer be a
participant in the qualified plan.
The Income Manager (life annuity with a period certain) provides guaranteed
payments for the annuitant's life or for the annuitant's life and the life of
a joint annuitant. The Income Manager (period certain) provides payments for a
specified period. The contract owner and annuitant must meet the issue age and
payment requirements. Both Income Manager annuities provide guaranteed level
payments (NQ and IRA contracts). The Income Manager (life annuity with a
period certain) also provides guaranteed increasing payments (NQ contracts
only).
If you apply only part of the account value of your contract to either of the
Income Manager payout annuities we will consider it a withdrawal and may
deduct a withdrawal charge. We will not deduct a withdrawal charge if you
apply all of your account value at a time when the dollar amount of the
withdrawal charge is greater than 2% of remaining contributions (after
withdrawals). However, a new withdrawal charge schedule will apply under the
Income Manager annuity. For purposes of the withdrawal charge schedule, the
year in which your account value is applied under the Income Manager annuity
will be "contract year 1." In addition, we will not deduct a withdrawal charge
if you apply all of your account value from your Equitable Accumulator Plus
contract when the dollar amount of the withdrawal charge under such contract
is 2% or less. This means that no withdrawal charge schedule will apply under
the Income Manager payout annuity contract.
You should consider the timing of your purchase as it relates to the potential
for withdrawal charges under the Income Manager annuity. No additional
contributions will be permitted under an Income Manager (life annuity with a
period certain).
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You also may apply your account value to an Income Manager (period certain)
annuity once withdrawal charges are no longer in effect under your contract.
No withdrawal charges will apply under that Income Manager annuity.
The Income Manager annuities are described in a separate prospectus. Copies of
the most current version are available from your registered representative. To
purchase an Income Manager annuity we also require the return of your
contract. We will issue an Income Manager annuity to put one of the payout
annuities into effect. Depending upon your circumstances, this may be done on
a tax-free basis. Please consult your tax adviser.
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CHARGES THAT EQUITABLE LIFE DEDUCTS
We deduct the following charges each day from the net assets of each variable
investment option. These charges are reflected in the unit values of each
variable investment option:
o A mortality and expense risks charge
o An administrative charge
o A distribution charge
We deduct the following charges from your account value. When we deduct these
charges from your variable investment options, we reduce the number of units
credited to your contract:
o At the time you make certain withdrawals or surrender your contract -- a
withdrawal charge.
o At the time annuity payments are to begin charges for state premium and other
applicable taxes. An annuity administrative fee may also apply.
More information about these charges appears below. We will not increase these
charges for the life of your contract, except as noted. We may reduce certain
charges under group or sponsored arrangements. See "Group or sponsored
arrangements" below.
To help with your retirement planning, we may offer other annuities with
different charges, benefits, and features. Please contact your registered
representative for more information.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISKS CHARGE
We deduct a daily charge from the net assets in each variable investment
option to compensate us for mortality and expense risks, including the
guaranteed minimum death benefit. The daily charge is equivalent to an annual
rate of 1.10% of the net assets in each variable investment option.
The mortality risk we assume is the risk that annuitants as a group will live
for a longer time than our actuarial tables predict. If that happens, we would
be paying more in annuity income than we planned. We also assume a risk that
the mortality assumptions reflected in our guaranteed annuity payment tables,
shown in each contract, will differ from actual mortality experience. Lastly,
we assume a mortality risk to the extent that at the time of death, the
guaranteed minimum death benefit exceeds the cash value of the contract. The
expense risk we assume is the risk that it will cost us more to issue and
administer the contracts than we expect.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE
We deduct a daily charge from the net assets in each variable investment
option to compensate us for administrative expenses under the contracts. The
daily charge is equivalent to an annual rate of 0.25% of the net assets in
each variable investment option. We reserve the right under the contracts to
increase this charge to an annual rate of 0.35%.
DISTRIBUTION CHARGE
We deduct a daily charge from the net assets in each variable investment
option to compensate us for a portion of our sales expenses under the
contracts. The daily charge is equivalent to an annual rate of 0.25% of the
net assets in each variable investment option.
WITHDRAWAL CHARGE
A withdrawal charge applies in two circumstances: (1) if you make one or more
withdrawals during a contract year that, in total, exceed the 15% free
withdrawal amount, described below, or (2) if you surrender your contract to
receive its cash value.
The withdrawal charge equals a percentage of the contributions withdrawn. We
do not consider credits to be contributions. Therefore, there is no withdrawal
charge associated with a credit.
The percentage of the withdrawal charge that applies to each contribution
depends on how long each contribution has been invested in the contract. We
determine the withdrawal charge separately for each contribution according to
the following table:
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For purposes of calculating the withdrawal charge, we treat the contract year
in which we receive a contribution as "contract year 1." Amounts withdrawn up
to the free withdrawal amount are not considered withdrawal of any
contribution. We also treat contributions that have been invested the longest
as being withdrawn first. We treat contributions as withdrawn before earnings
for purposes of calculating the withdrawal charge. However, federal income tax
rules treat earnings under your contract as withdrawn first. See "Tax
information."
In order to give you the exact dollar amount of the withdrawal you request, we
deduct the amount of the withdrawal and the withdrawal charge from your
account value. Any amount deducted to pay withdrawal charges is also subject
to a withdrawal charge. We deduct the charge in proportion to the amount of
the withdrawal subtracted from each variable investment option. The withdrawal
charge helps cover our sales expenses.
The withdrawal charge does not apply in the circumstances described below.
15% FREE WITHDRAWAL AMOUNT. Each contract year you can withdraw up to 15% of
your account value without paying a withdrawal charge. The 15% free withdrawal
amount is determined using your account value on the most recent contract date
anniversary, minus any other withdrawals made during the contract year. The
15% free withdrawal amount does not apply if you surrender your contract.
MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS. The withdrawal charge does not apply to withdrawals
taken under our minimum distribution withdrawal option. However, those
withdrawals are counted towards the 15% free withdrawal amount if you also
make a lump sum withdrawal in any contract year.
DISABILITY, TERMINAL ILLNESS, OR CONFINEMENT TO NURSING HOME. The withdrawal
charge also does not apply if:
o The annuitant has qualified to receive Social Security disability benefits as
certified by the Social Security Administration; or
o We receive proof satisfactory to us (including certification by a licensed
physician) that the annuitant's life expectancy is six months or less; or
o The annuitant has been confined to a nursing home for more than 90 days (or
such other period, as required in your state) as verified by a licensed
physician. A nursing home for this purpose means one that is (a) approved by
Medicare as a provider of skilled nursing care service, or (b) licensed as a
skilled nursing home by the state or territory in which it is located (it
must be within the United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands) and
meets all of the following:
- its main function is to provide skilled, intermediate, or custodial
nursing care;
- it provides continuous room and board to three or more persons;
- it is supervised by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;
- it keeps daily medical records of each patient;
- it controls and records all medications dispensed; and
- its primary service is other than to provide housing for residents.
We reserve the right to impose a withdrawal charge, in accordance with your
contract and applicable state law, if the disability is caused by a
preexisting condition or a condition that began within 12 months of the
contract date. Some states may not permit us to waive the withdrawal charge in
the above circumstances, or may limit the circumstances for which the
withdrawal charge may be waived. Your registered representative can provide
more information or you may contact our processing office.
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CHARGES FOR STATE PREMIUM AND OTHER APPLICABLE TAXES
We deduct a charge for applicable taxes such as premium taxes that may be
imposed in your state. Generally, we deduct the charge from the amount applied
to provide an annuity payout option. The current tax charge that might be
imposed varies by state and ranges from 0% to 3.5% (1% in Puerto Rico and 5%
in the U.S. Virgin Islands).
ANNUITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
We generally deduct a fee of up to $350 from the amount to be applied to
purchase a life annuity payout option.
CHARGES THAT EQ ADVISORS TRUST DEDUCTS
EQ Advisors Trust deducts charges for the following types of fees and
expenses:
o Management fees ranging from 0.25% to 1.15%.
o 12b-1 fees of 0.25%.
o Operating expenses, such as trustees' fees, independent auditors' fees, legal
counsel fees, administrative service fees, custodian fees, and liability
insurance.
o Investment-related expenses, such as brokerage commissions.
These charges are reflected in the daily share price of each portfolio. Since
shares of EQ Advisors Trust are purchased at their net asset value, these fees
and expenses are, in effect, passed on to the variable investment options and
are reflected in their unit values. For more information about these charges,
please refer to the prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust following this
prospectus.
GROUP OR SPONSORED ARRANGEMENTS
For certain group or sponsored arrangements, we may reduce the withdrawal
charge or the mortality and expense risks charge or change the minimum initial
contribution requirements. We also may change the guaranteed minimum death
benefit or offer variable investment options that invest in shares of EQ
Advisors Trust that are not subject to the 12b-1 fee. Group arrangements
include those in which a trustee or an employer, for example, purchases
contracts covering a group of individuals on a group basis. Group arrangements
are not available for Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA contracts.
Sponsored arrangements include those in which an employer allows us to sell
contracts to its employees or retirees on an individual basis.
Our costs for sales, administration, and mortality generally vary with the
size and stability of the group or sponsoring organization, among other
factors. We take all these factors into account when reducing charges. To
qualify for reduced charges, a group or sponsored arrangement must meet
certain requirements, such as requirements for size and number of years in
existence. Group or sponsored arrangements that have been set up solely to buy
contracts or that have been in existence less than six months will not qualify
for reduced charges.
We will make these and any similar reductions according to our rules in effect
when we approve a contract for issue. We may change these rules from time to
time. Any variation will reflect differences in costs or services and will not
be unfairly discriminatory.
Group or sponsored arrangements may be governed by federal income tax rules,
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or both. We make no
representations with regard to the impact of these and other applicable laws
on such programs. We recommend that employers, trustees, and others purchasing
or making contracts available for purchase under such programs seek the advice
of their own legal and benefits advisers.
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YOUR BENEFICIARY AND PAYMENT OF BENEFIT
You designate your beneficiary when you apply for your contract. You may
change your beneficiary at any time. The change will be effective on the date
the written request for the change is received in our processing office. We
are not responsible for any beneficiary change request that we do not receive.
We will send you a written confirmation when we receive your request. Under
jointly owned contracts, the surviving owner is considered the beneficiary,
and will take the place of any other beneficiary. In a QP contract, the
beneficiary must be the trustee.
The death benefit is equal to your account value, or, if greater, the
guaranteed minimum death benefit. We determine the amount of the death benefit
as of the date we receive satisfactory proof of the annuitant's death and any
required instructions for the method of payment.
EFFECT OF THE ANNUITANT'S DEATH
If the annuitant dies before the annuity payments begin, we will pay the death
benefit to your beneficiary.
Generally, the death of the annuitant terminates the contract. However, a
beneficiary who is the surviving spouse of the owner/annuitant can choose to
be treated as the successor owner/annuitant and continue the contract. Only a
spouse can be a successor owner/annuitant. A successor owner/annuitant can
only be named under NQ and IRA contracts.
For Rollover IRA contracts, a beneficiary who is not a surviving spouse may be
able to have limited ownership as discussed under "Beneficiary continuation
option for Rollover IRA contracts" below.
WHEN AN NQ CONTRACT OWNER DIES BEFORE THE ANNUITANT
Under certain conditions the owner can change after the original owner's
death. When you are not the annuitant under an NQ contract and you die before
annuity payments begin, the beneficiary named to receive the death benefit
upon the annuitant's death will automatically become the successor owner. If
you do not want the beneficiary to be the successor owner, you should name a
specific successor owner. You may name a successor owner at any time by
sending satisfactory notice to our processing office. If the contract is
jointly owned and the first owner to die is not the annuitant, the surviving
owner becomes the sole contract owner. This person will be considered the
successor owner for purposes of the distribution rules described in this
section. The surviving owner automatically takes the place of any other
beneficiary designation.
Unless the surviving spouse of the owner who has died (or in the case of a
joint ownership situation, the surviving spouse of the first owner to die) is
the successor owner for this purpose, the entire interest in the contract must
be distributed under the following rules:
o The cash value of the contract must be fully paid to the designated
beneficiary (new owner) by December 31st of the fifth calendar year after
your death (or in a joint ownership situation, the death of the first owner
to die).
o The successor owner may instead elect to receive the cash value as a life
annuity (or payments for a period certain of not longer than the new owner's
life expectancy). Payments must begin no later than December 31st following
the calendar year of the non-annuitant owner's death. Unless this alternative
is elected, we will pay any cash value on December 31st of the fifth calendar
year following the year of your death (or the death of the first owner to
die).
o If the surviving spouse is the successor owner or joint owner, the spouse may
elect to continue the contract. No distributions are required as long as the
surviving spouse and annuitant are living.
HOW DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENT IS MADE
We will pay the death benefit to the beneficiary in the form of the annuity
payout option you have chosen. If you have not chosen an annuity payout option
as of the time of the annuitant's death, the beneficiary will receive the
death benefit in a single sum. However, subject to any exceptions in the
contract, our rules and any applicable requirements
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under federal income tax rules, the beneficiary may elect to apply the death
benefit to one or more annuity payout options we offer at the time. See
"Choosing your annuity payout options" under "Accessing your money" earlier in
this prospectus. Please note that if you are both the contract owner and the
annuitant, you may elect only a life annuity or an annuity that does not
extend beyond the life expectancy of the beneficiary.
SUCCESSOR OWNER AND ANNUITANT
If you are both the contract owner and the annuitant, and your spouse is the
sole beneficiary or the joint owner, then your spouse may elect to receive the
death benefit or continue the contract as successor owner/annuitant.
If your surviving spouse decides to continue the contract, then on the
contract date anniversary following your death, we will increase the account
value to equal your current guaranteed minimum death benefit, if it is higher
than the account value. In determining whether the guaranteed minimum death
benefit will continue to grow, we will use your surviving spouse's age (as of
the contract date anniversary).
BENEFICIARY CONTINUATION OPTION FOR ROLLOVER IRA CONTRACTS
Upon your death under a Rollover IRA contract, a nonspouse beneficiary may
generally elect to keep the contract in your name and receive distributions
under the contract instead of the death benefit being paid in a single sum.
If you die AFTER the "Required Beginning Date" (see "Tax information") for
required minimum distributions, the contract will continue if:
(a) you were receiving minimum distribution withdrawals from this contract;
and
(b) the pattern of minimum distribution withdrawals you chose was based in
part on the life of the designated beneficiary.
The withdrawals will then continue to be paid to the beneficiary on the same
basis as you chose before your death. We will be able to tell your beneficiary
whether this option is available to them. You should contact our processing
office for further information.
If you die BEFORE the Required Beginning Date (and therefore you were not taking
minimum distribution withdrawals under the contract), an eligible beneficiary
may take minimum distribution withdrawals under the contract. We will increase
the account value to equal the death benefit if the death benefit is greater
than the account value. That amount will be used to provide the withdrawals. If
the eligible beneficiary elects as described in the next paragraph, these
withdrawals will begin by December 31st of the calendar year following your
death. These withdrawals will be based on the beneficiary's life expectancy. If
there is more than one beneficiary, the shortest life expectancy is used. An
eligible beneficiary can choose instead to continue the contract in your name
without having to take annual withdrawals. If the beneficiary chooses this
option, all amounts must be distributed from the contract by December 31 of the
fifth calendar year following your death.
The designated beneficiary must be a natural person and of legal age at the time
of election. The beneficiary must elect this option within 30 days following the
date we receive proof of your death. The death benefit will be paid to the
beneficiary according to our standard procedures, unless an election is made
within 30 days to: (1) receive the death benefit; (2) continue the contract and
take annual withdrawals as described above; or (3) defer payment of the account
value for up to five years.
While the contract continues in your name, the beneficiary may make transfers
among the variable investment options. However, additional contributions will
not be permitted and the death benefit provisions will no longer be in effect.
Although the only withdrawals that will be permitted are minimum distribution
withdrawals, the beneficiary may choose at any time to withdraw all of the
account value and no withdrawal charges will apply.
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OVERVIEW
In this part of the prospectus, we discuss the current federal income tax
rules that generally apply to Equitable Accumulator Plus contracts owned by
United States taxpayers. The tax rules can differ, depending on the type of
contract, whether NQ, Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, or QP. Therefore, we
discuss the tax aspects of each type of contract separately.
Federal income tax rules include the United States laws in the Internal
Revenue Code, and Treasury Department Regulations and Internal Revenue Service
("IRS") interpretations of the Internal Revenue Code. These tax rules may
change. We cannot predict whether, when, or how these rules could change. Any
change could affect contracts purchased before the change.
We cannot provide detailed information on all tax aspects of the contracts.
Moreover, the tax aspects that apply to a particular person's contract may
vary depending on the facts applicable to that person. We do not discuss state
income and other state taxes, federal income tax, and withholding rules for
non-U.S. taxpayers, or federal gift and estate taxes. Transfers of the
contract, rights under the contract, or payments under the contract may be
subject to gift or estate taxes. You should not rely only on this document,
but should consult your tax adviser before your purchase.
If you are buying a contract to fund a retirement plan that already provides
tax deferral under sections of the Internal Revenue Code (IRA and QP), you
should do so for the contract's features and benefits other than tax deferral.
In such situations, the tax deferral of the contract does not provide
additional benefits.
TRANSFERS AMONG VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS
You can make transfers among variable investment options inside the contract
without triggering taxable income.
TAXATION OF NONQUALIFIED ANNUITIES
CONTRIBUTIONS
You may not deduct the amount of your contributions to a nonqualified annuity
contract.
CONTRACT EARNINGS
Generally, you are not taxed on contract earnings until you receive a
distribution from your contract, whether as a withdrawal or as an annuity
payment. However, earnings are taxable, even without a distribution:
o if a contract fails investment diversification requirements as specified in
federal income tax rules (these rules are based on or are similar to those
specified for mutual funds under the securities laws);
o if you transfer a contract, for example, as a gift to someone other than your
spouse (or former spouse);
o if you use a contract as security for a loan (in this case, the amount
pledged will be treated as a distribution); and
o if the owner is other than an individual (such as a corporation, partnership,
trust, or other non-natural person).
All nonqualified deferred annuity contracts that Equitable Life and its
affiliates issue to you during the same calendar year are linked together and
treated as one contract for calculating the taxable amount of any distribution
from any of those contracts.
ANNUITY PAYMENTS
Once annuity payments begin, a portion of each payment is taxable as ordinary
income. You get back the remaining portion without paying taxes on it. This is
your "investment in the contract." Generally, your investment in the contract
equals the contributions you made, less any amounts you previously withdrew
that were not taxable.
For fixed annuity payments, the tax-free portion of each payment is determined
by (1) dividing your investment in the contract by the total amount you are
expected to receive out
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of the contract, and (2) multiplying the result by the amount of the payment.
For variable annuity payments, your investment in the contract divided by the
number of expected payments is your tax-free portion of each payment.
Once you have received the amount of your investment in the contract, all
payments after that are fully taxable. If payments under a life annuity stop
because the annuitant dies, there is an income tax deduction for any
unrecovered investment in the contract.
PAYMENTS MADE BEFORE ANNUITY PAYMENTS BEGIN
If you make withdrawals before annuity payments begin under your contract,
they are taxable to you as ordinary income if there are earnings in the
contract. Generally, earnings are your account value less your investment in
the contract. If you withdraw an amount which is more than the earnings in the
contract as of the date of the withdrawal, the balance of the distribution is
treated as a return of your investment in the contract and is not taxable.
CONTRACTS PURCHASED THROUGH EXCHANGES
You may purchase your NQ contract through an exchange of another contract.
Normally, exchanges of contracts are taxable events. The exchange will not be
taxable under Section 1035 of the Internal Revenue Code if:
o the contract that is the source of the funds you are using to purchase the NQ
contract is another nonqualified deferred annuity contract or life insurance
or endowment contract.
o the owner and the annuitant are the same under the source contract and the
Equitable Accumulator Plus NQ contract. If you are using a life insurance or
endowment contract the owner and the insured must be the same on both sides
of the exchange transaction.
The tax basis of the source contract carries over to the Equitable Accumulator
Plus NQ contract.
SURRENDERS
If you surrender or cancel the contract, the distribution is taxable as
ordinary income (not capital gain) to the extent it exceeds your investment in
the contract.
DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENTS MADE TO A BENEFICIARY AFTER YOUR DEATH
For the rules applicable to death benefits, see "Payment of death benefit"
earlier in this prospectus. The tax treatment of a death benefit taken as a
single sum is generally the same as the tax treatment of a withdrawal from or
surrender of your contract. The tax treatment of a death benefit taken as
annuity payments is generally the same as the tax treatment of annuity
payments under your contract.
EARLY DISTRIBUTION PENALTY TAX
If you take distributions before you are age 59 1/2 a penalty tax of 10% of
the taxable portion of your distribution applies in addition to the income
tax. The extra penalty tax does not apply to pre-age 59 1/2 distributions
made:
o on or after your death; or
o because you are disabled (special federal income tax definition); or
o in the form of substantially equal periodic annuity payments for your life
(or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancy) of you and
a beneficiary.
SPECIAL RULES FOR NQ CONTRACTS ISSUED IN PUERTO RICO
Under current law we treat income from NQ contracts as U.S. source. A Puerto
Rico resident is subject to U.S. taxation on such U.S. source income. Only
Puerto Rico source income of Puerto Rico residents is excludable from U.S.
taxation. Income from NQ contracts is also subject to Puerto Rico tax. The
calculation of the taxable portion of amounts distributed from a contract may
differ in the two jurisdictions. Therefore, you might have to file both U.S. and
Puerto Rico tax returns, showing different amounts of income from the contract
for each tax return. Puerto Rico generally provides a credit against Puerto Rico
tax for U.S. tax paid. Depending on your personal situation and the timing of
the different tax liabilities, you may not be able to take full advantage of
this credit.
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INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENTS (IRAS)
GENERAL
"IRA" stands for individual retirement arrangement. There are two basic types
of such arrangements, individual retirement accounts and individual retirement
annuities. In an individual retirement account, a trustee or custodian holds
the assets for the benefit of the IRA owner. The assets can include mutual
funds and certificates of deposit. In an individual retirement annuity, an
insurance company issues an annuity contract that serves as the IRA.
There are two basic types of IRAs, as follows:
o Traditional IRAs, typically funded on a pre-tax basis including SEP-IRAs and
SIMPLE-IRAs, issued and funded in connection with employer-sponsored
retirement plans; and
o Roth IRAs, first available in 1998, funded on an after-tax basis.
Regardless of the type of IRA, your ownership interest in the IRA cannot be
forfeited. You or your beneficiaries who survive you are the only ones who can
receive the IRA's benefits or payments.
You can hold your IRA assets in as many different accounts and annuities as
you would like, as long as you meet the rules for setting up and making
contributions to IRAs. However, if you own multiple IRAs, you may be required
to combine IRA values or contributions for tax purposes. For further
information about individual retirement arrangements, you can read Internal
Revenue Service Publication 590 ("Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)").
This publication is usually updated annually, and can be obtained from any IRS
district office or the IRS Web site (http://www.irs.ustreas.gov).
Equitable Life designs its traditional IRA contracts to qualify as individual
retirement annuities under Section 408(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. You
may purchase the contract as a traditional IRA ("Rollover IRA") or Roth IRA
("Roth Conversion IRA"). This prospectus contains the information that the IRS
requires you to have before you purchase an IRA. This section of the
prospectus covers some of the special tax rules that apply to IRAs. The next
section covers Roth IRAs. Education IRAs are not discussed in this prospectus
because they are not available in individual retirement annuity form.
The Equitable Accumulator Plus IRA contract has been approved by the IRS as to
form for use as a traditional IRA. We have submitted the Roth IRA version for
formal IRS approval. This IRS approval is a determination only as to the form
of the annuity. It does not represent a determination of the merits of the
annuity as an investment. The IRS approval does not address every feature
possibly available under the Equitable Accumulator Plus IRA contract.
CANCELLATION
You can cancel an Equitable Accumulator Plus IRA contract by following the
directions under "Your right to cancel within a certain number of days" under
"Contract features and benefits" earlier in the prospectus. You can cancel an
Equitable Accumulator Plus Roth Conversion IRA contract issued as a result of
a full conversion of an Equitable Accumulator Plus Rollover IRA contract by
following the instructions in the request for full conversion form. The form
is available from our processing office or your registered representative. If
you cancel an IRA contract, we may have to withhold tax, and we must report
the transaction to the IRS. A contract cancellation could have an unfavorable
tax impact.
TRADITIONAL INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ANNUITIES (TRADITIONAL IRAS)
CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRADITIONAL IRAS. Individuals may make three different types of
contributions to a traditional IRA:
o tax-free "rollover" contributions; or
o direct custodian-to-custodian transfers from other traditional IRAs ("direct
transfers"); or
o regular contributions out of earned income or compensation.
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We require that all of your contributions to the Equitable Accumulator Plus
Rollover IRA contract must be either a rollover or a direct
custodian-to-custodian transfer. See "Rollovers and transfers" below. Since we
do not permit regular contributions under the Equitable Accumulator Plus
Rollover IRA contract, we do not discuss them in great detail in this
prospectus.
EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS
Excess contributions to IRAs are subject to a 6% excise tax for the year in
which made and for each year after until withdrawn. The following are excess
contributions to IRAs:
o regular contributions of more than $2,000; or
o regular contributions of more than earned income for the year, if that amount
is under $2,000; or
o regular contributions to a traditional IRA made after you reach age
70 1/2; or
o rollover contributions of amounts which are not eligible to be rolled over.
For example, after-tax contributions to a qualified plan or minimum
distributions required to be made after age 70 1/2.
You can avoid the excise tax by withdrawing an excess contribution (rollover
or regular) before the due date (including extensions) for filing your federal
income tax return for the year. If it is an excess regular traditional IRA
contribution, you cannot take a tax deduction for the amount withdrawn. You do
not have to include the excess contribution withdrawn as part of your income.
It is also not subject to the 10% additional penalty tax on early
distributions, discussed below under "Early distribution penalty tax." You do
have to withdraw any earnings that are attributed to the excess contribution.
The withdrawn earnings would be included in your gross income and could be
subject to the 10% penalty tax.
Even after the due date for filing your return, you may withdraw an excess
rollover contribution, without income inclusion or 10% penalty, if:
(1) the rollover was from a qualified retirement plan to a traditional IRA;
(2) the excess contribution was due to incorrect information that the plan
provided; and
(3) you took no tax deduction for the excess contribution.
RECHARACTERIZATIONS
Amounts that have been contributed as traditional IRA funds may subsequently
be treated as Roth IRA funds. Special federal income tax rules allow you to
change your mind again and have amounts that are subsequently treated as Roth
IRA funds, once again treated as traditional IRA funds. You do this by using
the forms we prescribe. This is referred to as having "recharacterized" your
contribution.
ROLLOVERS AND TRANSFERS
Rollover contributions may be made to a traditional IRA from these sources:
o qualified plans;
o TSAs (including Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b)(7) custodial accounts);
and
o other traditional IRAs.
Any amount contributed to a traditional IRA after you reach age 70 1/2
must be net of your required minimum distribution for the year in which the
rollover or direct transfer contribution is made.
ROLLOVERS FROM QUALIFIED PLANS OR TSAS
There are two ways to do rollovers:
o Do it yourself
You actually receive a distribution that can be rolled over and you roll it over
to a traditional IRA within 60 days after the date you receive the funds. The
distribution from your qualified plan or TSA will be net of 20% mandatory
federal income tax withholding. If you want, you can replace the withheld funds
yourself and roll over the full amount.
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o Direct rollover
You tell your qualified plan trustee or TSA issuer/custodian/fiduciary to
send the distribution directly to your traditional IRA issuer. Direct
rollovers are not subject to mandatory federal income tax withholding.
All distributions from a TSA or qualified plan are eligible rollover
distributions, unless the distribution is:
o only after-tax contributions you made to the plan; or
o "required minimum distributions" after age 70 1/2 or separation from
service; or
o substantially equal periodic payments made at least annually for your life
(or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of you
and your designated beneficiary; or
o a hardship withdrawal; or
o substantially equal periodic payments made for a specified period of 10 years
or more; or
o corrective distributions that fit specified technical tax rules; or
o loans that are treated as distributions; or
o a death benefit payment to a beneficiary who is not your surviving spouse; or
o a qualified domestic relations order distribution to a beneficiary who is not
your current spouse or former spouse.
ROLLOVERS FROM TRADITIONAL IRAS TO TRADITIONAL IRAS
You may roll over amounts from one traditional IRA to one or more of your
other traditional IRAs if you complete the transaction within 60 days after
you receive the funds. You may make such a rollover only once in every
12-month period for the same funds. Trustee-to-trustee or
custodian-to-custodian direct transfers are not rollover transactions. You can
make these more frequently than once in every 12-month period.
The surviving spouse beneficiary of a deceased individual can roll over or
directly transfer an inherited traditional IRA to one or more other
traditional IRAs. Also, in some cases, traditional IRAs can be transferred on
a tax-free basis between spouses or former spouses as a result of a
court-ordered divorce or separation decree.
WITHDRAWALS, PAYMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF FUNDS OUT OF TRADITIONAL IRAS
NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW RESTRICTIONS ON WITHDRAWALS. You can withdraw any or
all of your funds from a traditional IRA at any time. You do not need to wait
for a special event like retirement.
TAXATION OF PAYMENTS. Earnings in traditional IRAs are not subject to federal
income tax until you or your beneficiary receive them. Taxable payments or
distributions include withdrawals from your contract, surrender of your
contract, and annuity payments from your contract. Death benefits are also
taxable. Except as discussed below, the total amount of any distribution from
a traditional IRA must be included in your gross income as ordinary income.
If you have ever made nondeductible IRA contributions to any traditional IRA
(it does not have to be to this particular traditional IRA contract), those
contributions are recovered tax free when you get distributions from any
traditional IRA. You must keep permanent tax records of all of your
nondeductible contributions to traditional IRAs. At the end of any year in
which you have received a distribution from any traditional IRA, you calculate
the ratio of your total nondeductible traditional IRA contributions (less any
amounts previously withdrawn tax free) to the total account balances of all
traditional IRAs you own at the end of the year plus all traditional IRA
distributions made during the year. Multiply this by all distributions from
the traditional IRA during the year to determine the nontaxable portion of
each distribution.
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In addition, a distribution is not taxable if:
o the amount received is a withdrawal of excess contributions, as described
under "Excess contributions" above; or
o the entire amount received is rolled over to another traditional IRA (see
"Rollovers and transfers" above); or
o in certain limited circumstances, where the traditional IRA acts as a
"conduit," you roll over the entire amount into a qualified plan or TSA that
accepts rollover contributions. To get this conduit traditional IRA
treatment:
o the source of funds you used to establish the traditional IRA must have been
a rollover contribution from a qualified plan; and
o the entire amount received from the traditional IRA (including any earnings
on the rollover contribution) must be rolled over into another qualified plan
within 60 days of the date received.
Similar rules apply in the case of a TSA.
However, you may lose conduit treatment if you make an eligible rollover
distribution contribution to a traditional IRA and you commingle this
contribution with other contributions. In that case, you may not be able to
roll over these eligible rollover distribution contributions and earnings
to another qualified plan or TSA at a future date. The Rollover IRA
contract can be used as a conduit IRA if amounts are not commingled.
Distributions from a traditional IRA are not eligible for favorable
five-year averaging (or, in some cases, ten-year averaging and long-term
capital gain treatment) available to certain distributions from qualified
plans.
REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS
LIFETIME REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS. You must start taking annual
distributions from your traditional IRAs beginning at age 70 1/2.
WHEN YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE FIRST REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION. The first
required minimum distribution is for the calendar year in which you turn age
70 1/2. You have the choice to take this first required minimum
distribution during the calendar year you actually reach age 70 1/2, or to
delay taking it until the first three-month period in the next calendar year
(January 1 - April 1). Distributions must start no later than your "Required
Beginning Date," which is April 1st of the calendar year after the calendar
year in which you turn age 70 1/2. If you choose to delay taking the first
annual minimum distribution, then you will have to take two minimum
distributions in that year -- the delayed one for the first year and the one
actually for that year. Once minimum distributions begin, they must be made at
some time each year.
HOW YOU CAN CALCULATE REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS. There are two approaches
to taking required minimum distributions -- "account-based" or "annuity-based."
Account-based method. If you choose an account-based method, you divide the
value of your traditional IRA as of December 31st of the past calendar year by
a life expectancy factor from IRS tables. This gives you the required minimum
distribution amount for that particular IRA for that year. The required
minimum distribution amount will vary each year as the account value and your
life expectancy factors change.
You have a choice of life expectancy factors, depending on whether you choose
a method based only on your life expectancy, or the joint life expectancies of
you and another individual. You can decide to "recalculate" your life
expectancy every year by using your current life expectancy factor. You can
decide instead to use the "term certain" method, where you reduce your life
expectancy by one every year after the initial year. If your spouse is your
designated beneficiary for the purpose of calculating annual account-based
required minimum distributions, you can also annually recalculate your
spouse's life expectancy if you want. If you choose someone who is not your
spouse as your designated beneficiary for the purpose of calculating annual
account-based required minimum distributions, you have to
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use the term certain method of calculating that person's life expectancy. If you
pick a nonspouse designated beneficiary, you may also have to do another special
calculation.
You can later apply your traditional IRA funds to a life annuity-based payout.
You can only do this if you already chose to recalculate your life expectancy
annually (and your spouse's life expectancy if you select a spousal joint
annuity). For example, if you anticipate selecting any other form of life
annuity payout after you are age 70 1/2, you must have elected to recalculate
life expectancies.
Annuity-based method. If you choose an annuity-based method, you do not have
to do annual calculations. You apply the account value to an annuity payout
for your life or the joint lives of you and a designated beneficiary, or for a
period certain not extending beyond applicable life expectancies.
DO YOU HAVE TO PICK THE SAME METHOD TO CALCULATE YOUR REQUIRED MINIMUM
DISTRIBUTIONS FOR ALL OF YOUR TRADITIONAL IRAS AND OTHER RETIREMENT PLANS? No.
If you want, you can choose a different method and a different beneficiary for
each of your traditional IRAs and other retirement plans. For example, you can
choose an annuity payout from one IRA, a different annuity payout from a
qualified plan, and an account-based annual withdrawal from another IRA.
WILL WE PAY YOU THE ANNUAL AMOUNT EVERY YEAR FROM YOUR TRADITIONAL IRA BASED
ON THE METHOD YOU CHOOSE? No, unless you affirmatively select an annuity
payout option or an account-based withdrawal option such as our minimum
distribution withdrawal option. Because the options we offer do not cover
every option permitted under federal income tax rules, you may prefer to do
your own required minimum distribution calculations for one or more of your
traditional IRAs.
WHAT IF YOU TAKE MORE THAN YOU NEED TO FOR ANY YEAR? The required minimum
distribution amount for your traditional IRAs is calculated on a year-by-year
basis. There are no carry-back or carry-forward provisions. Also, you cannot
apply required minimum distribution amounts you take from your qualified plans
to the amounts you have to take from your traditional IRAs and vice versa.
However, the IRS will let you calculate the required minimum distribution for
each traditional IRA that you maintain, using the method that you picked for
that particular IRA. You can add these required minimum distribution amount
calculations together. As long as the total amount you take out every year
satisfies your overall traditional IRA required minimum distribution amount,
you may choose to take your annual required minimum distribution from any one
or more traditional IRAs that you own.
WHAT IF YOU TAKE LESS THAN YOU NEED TO FOR ANY YEAR? Your IRA could be
disqualified, and you could have to pay tax on the entire value. Even if your
IRA is not disqualified, you could have to pay a 50% penalty tax on the
shortfall (required amount for traditional IRAs less amount actually taken).
It is your responsibility to meet the required minimum distribution rules. We
will remind you when our records show that your age 70 1/2 is approaching.
If you do not select a method with us, we will assume you are taking your
required minimum distribution from another traditional IRA that you own.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION PAYMENTS AFTER YOU DIE? If you die
after either (a) the start of annuity payments, or (b) your Required Beginning
Date, your beneficiary must receive payment of the remaining values in the
contract at least as rapidly as under the distribution method before your
death. In some circumstances, your surviving spouse may elect to become the
owner of the traditional IRA and halt distributions until he or she reaches
age 70 1/2.
If you die before your Required Beginning Date and before annuity payments
begin, federal income tax rules require complete distribution of your entire
value in the contract within five years after your death. Payments to a
designated beneficiary over the beneficiary's life or over a period certain
that does not extend beyond the beneficiary's life expectancy are also
permitted, if these payments start within one year of your death. A surviving
spouse beneficiary can also (a) delay
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starting any payments until you would have reached age 70 1/2 or (b) roll over
your traditional IRA into his or her own traditional IRA.
SUCCESSOR ANNUITANT AND OWNER
If your spouse is the sole primary beneficiary and elects to become the
successor annuitant and owner, no death benefit is payable until your
surviving spouse's death.
PAYMENTS TO A BENEFICIARY AFTER YOUR DEATH
IRA death benefits are taxed the same as IRA distributions.
BORROWING AND LOANS ARE PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
You cannot get loans from a traditional IRA. You cannot use a traditional IRA
as collateral for a loan or other obligation. If you borrow against your IRA
or use it as collateral, its tax-favored status will be lost as of the first
day of the tax year in which this prohibited event occurs. If this happens,
you must include the value of the traditional IRA in your federal gross
income. Also, the early distribution penalty tax of 10% will apply if you have
not reached age 59 1/2 before the first day of that tax year.
EARLY DISTRIBUTION PENALTY TAX
A penalty tax of 10% of the taxable portion of a distribution applies to
distributions from a traditional IRA made before you reach age 59 1/2. The
extra penalty tax does not apply to pre-age 59 1/2 distributions made:
o on or after your death; or
o because you are disabled (special federal income tax definition); or
o used to pay certain extraordinary medical expenses (special federal income
tax definition); or
o used to pay medical insurance premiums for unemployed individuals (special
federal income tax definition); or
o used to pay certain first-time home buyer expenses (special federal income
tax definition); or
o used to pay certain higher education expenses (special federal income tax
definition); or
o in the form of substantially equal periodic payments made at least annually
over your life (or your life expectancy), or over the joint lives of you and
your beneficiary (or your joint life expectancy) using an IRS-approved
distribution method.
To meet this last exception, you could elect to apply your contract value to
an Income Manager (life annuity with a period certain) payout annuity contract
(level payments version). You could also elect the substantially equal
withdrawals option. We will calculate the substantially equal annual payments
under a method we select based on guidelines issued by the IRS (currently
contained in IRS Notice 89-25, Question and Answer 12). Although substantially
equal withdrawals and Income Manager payments are not subject to the 10%
penalty tax, they are taxable as discussed in "Withdrawals, payments and
transfers of funds out of traditional IRAs" above. Once substantially equal
withdrawals or Income Manager annuity payments begin, the distributions should
not be stopped or changed until the later of your reaching age 59 1/2 or
five years after the date of the first distribution, or the penalty tax,
including an interest charge for the prior penalty avoidance, may apply to all
prior distributions under either option. Also, it is possible that the IRS
could view any additional withdrawal or payment you take from your contract as
changing your pattern of substantially equal withdrawals or Income Manager
payments for purposes of determining whether the penalty applies.
ROTH INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ANNUITIES (ROTH IRAS)
This section of the prospectus covers some of the special tax rules that apply
to Roth IRAs. If the rules are the same as those that apply to the traditional
IRA, we will refer you to the same topic under "traditional IRAs."
The Equitable Accumulator Plus Roth Conversion IRA contract is designed to
qualify as a Roth individual retirement annuity under Sections 408A and 408(b)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO ROTH IRAS
Individuals may make four different types of contributions to a Roth IRA:
o taxable rollover contributions from traditional IRAs ("conversion"
contributions); or
o tax-free rollover contributions from other Roth IRAs; or
o tax-free direct custodian-to-custodian transfers from other Roth IRAs
("direct transfers"); or
o regular after-tax contributions out of earnings.
Since we only permit direct transfer and rollover contributions under the
Equitable Accumulator Plus Roth Conversion IRA contract, we do not discuss
regular after-tax contributions here. If you use the forms we require, we will
also accept traditional IRA funds which are subsequently recharacterized as
Roth IRA funds following special federal income tax rules.
ROLLOVERS AND DIRECT TRANSFERS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROLLOVER AND DIRECT TRANSFER TRANSACTIONS? You
may make rollover contributions to a Roth IRA from only two sources:
o another Roth IRA ("tax-free rollover contribution"); or
o another traditional IRA, including a SEP-IRA or SIMPLE-IRA, in a taxable
conversion rollover ("conversion contribution").
You may not make contributions to a Roth IRA from a qualified plan under
Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a TSA under Section 403(b) of
the Internal Revenue Code. You may make direct transfer contributions to a
Roth IRA only from another Roth IRA.
The difference between a rollover transaction and a direct transfer
transaction is the following: in a rollover transaction you actually take
possession of the funds rolled over, or are considered to have received them
under tax law in the case of a change from one type of plan to another. In a
direct transfer transaction, you never take possession of the funds, but
direct the first Roth IRA custodian, trustee, or issuer to transfer the first
Roth IRA funds directly to Equitable Life, as the Roth IRA issuer. You can
make direct transfer transactions only between identical plan types (for
example, Roth IRA to Roth IRA). You can also make rollover transactions
between identical plan types. However, you can only use rollover transactions
between different plan types (for example, traditional IRA to Roth IRA).
You may make both Roth IRA to Roth IRA rollover transactions and Roth IRA to
Roth IRA direct transfer transactions. This can be accomplished on a
completely tax-free basis. However, you may make Roth IRA to Roth IRA rollover
transactions only once in any 12-month period for the same funds.
Trustee-to-trustee or custodian-to-custodian direct transfers can be made more
frequently than once a year. Also, if you send us the rollover contribution to
apply it to a Roth IRA, you must do so within 60 days after you receive the
proceeds from the original IRA to get rollover treatment.
The surviving spouse beneficiary of a deceased individual can roll over or
directly transfer an inherited Roth IRA to one or more other Roth IRAs. In
some cases, Roth IRAs can be transferred on a tax-free basis between spouses
or former spouses as a result of a court-ordered divorce or separation decree.
CONVERSION CONTRIBUTIONS TO ROTH IRAS
In a conversion rollover transaction, you withdraw (or are considered to have
withdrawn) all or a portion of funds from a traditional IRA you maintain and
convert it to a Roth IRA within 60 days after you receive (or are considered
to have received) the traditional IRA proceeds. Unlike a rollover from a
traditional IRA to another traditional IRA, the conversion rollover
transaction is not tax exempt. Instead, the distribution from the traditional
IRA is generally fully taxable. For this reason, we are required to withhold
10% federal income tax from the amount converted unless you elect out of such
withholding. If you have ever made nondeductible regular contributions to any
traditional IRA--whether or not it is the traditional IRA you are converting
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There is, however, no early distribution penalty tax on the traditional IRA
withdrawal that you are converting to a Roth IRA, even if you are under age
59 1/2.
You cannot make conversion contributions to a Roth IRA for any taxable year in
which your adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000. For this purpose, your
adjusted gross income is calculated without the gross income stemming from the
traditional IRA conversion. You also cannot make conversion contributions to a
Roth IRA for any taxable year in which your federal income tax filing status
is "married filing separately."
Finally, you cannot make conversion contributions to a Roth IRA to the extent
that the funds in your traditional IRA are subject to the annual required
minimum distribution rule applicable to traditional IRAs beginning at age
70 1/2.
WITHDRAWALS, PAYMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF FUNDS OUT OF ROTH IRAS
NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW RESTRICTIONS ON WITHDRAWALS. You can withdraw any or
all of your funds from a Roth IRA at any time; you do not need to wait for a
special event like retirement.
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ROTH IRAS
Distributions include withdrawals from your contract, surrender of your
contract, and annuity payments from your contract. Death benefits are also
distributions.
The following distributions from Roth IRAs are free of income tax:
o Rollover from a Roth IRA to another Roth IRA;
o Direct transfer from a Roth IRA to another Roth IRA;
o Qualified distribution from a Roth IRA; and
o Return of excess contributions or amounts recharacterized to a traditional
IRA.
QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ROTH IRAS. Qualified distributions from Roth IRAs
made because of one of the following four qualifying events or reasons are not
includable in income:
o you reach age 59 1/2; or
o you die; or
o you become disabled (special federal income tax definition); or
o your distribution is a "qualified first-time homebuyer distribution" (special
federal income tax definition; $10,000 lifetime total limit for these
distributions from all of your traditional and Roth IRAs).
You also have to meet a five-year aging period. A qualified distribution is
any distribution made after the five-taxable-year period beginning with the
first taxable year for which you made any contribution to any Roth IRA
(whether or not the one from which the distribution is being made). It is not
possible to have a tax-free qualified distribution before the year 2003
because of the five-year aging requirement.
NONQUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ROTH IRAS. Nonqualified distributions from
Roth IRAs are distributions that do not meet the qualifying event and
five-year aging period tests described above. Such distributions are
potentially taxable as ordinary income. Nonqualified distributions receive
return-of-investment-first treatment. Only the difference between the amount
of the distribution and the amount of contributions to all of your Roth IRAs
is taxable. You have to reduce the amount of contributions to all of your Roth
IRAs to reflect any previous tax-free recoveries.
You must keep your own records of regular and conversion contributions to all
Roth IRAs to assure appropriate taxation. You may have to file information on
your contributions to and distributions from any Roth IRA on your tax return.
You may have to retain all income tax returns and records pertaining to such
contributions and distributions until your interests in all Roth IRAs are
distributed.
Like traditional IRAs, taxable distributions from a Roth IRA are not entitled
to the special favorable five-year averaging method (or, in certain cases,
favorable ten-year averaging and long-term capital gain treatment) available
in certain cases to distributions from qualified plans.
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REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS AT DEATH
Same as traditional IRA under "What are the required minimum distribution
payments after you die?" Lifetime required minimum distributions do not apply.
PAYMENTS TO A BENEFICIARY AFTER YOUR DEATH
Distributions to a beneficiary generally receive the same tax treatment as if
the distribution had been made to you.
BORROWING AND LOANS ARE PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
Same as traditional IRA.
EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS
Same as traditional IRA, except that regular contributions made after age
70 1/2 are not excess contributions.
Excess rollover contributions to Roth IRAs are contributions not eligible to
be rolled over (for example, conversion contributions from a traditional IRA
if your adjusted gross income is in excess of $100,000 in the conversion
year).
You can withdraw or recharacterize any contribution to a Roth IRA before the
due date (including extensions) for filing your federal income tax return for
the tax year. If you do this, you must also withdraw or recharacterize any
earnings attributable to the contribution.
EARLY DISTRIBUTION PENALTY TAX
Same as traditional IRA.
For Roth IRAs, special penalty rules may apply to amounts withdrawn attributable
to 1998 conversion rollovers.
SPECIAL RULES FOR NONQUALIFIED CONTRACTS IN QUALIFIED PLANS
Under QP contracts your plan administrator or trustee notifies you as to tax
consequences. See Appendix II.
FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING AND INFORMATION REPORTING
We must withhold federal income tax from distributions from annuity contracts.
You may be able to elect out of this income tax withholding in some cases.
Generally, we do not have to withhold if your distributions are not taxable.
The rate of withholding will depend on the type of distribution and, in
certain cases, the amount of your distribution. Any income tax withheld is a
credit against your income tax liability. If you do not have sufficient income
tax withheld or do not make sufficient estimated income tax payments, you may
incur penalties under the estimated income tax rules.
You must file your request not to withhold in writing before the payment or
distribution is made. Our processing office will provide forms for this
purpose. You cannot elect out of withholding unless you provide us with your
correct Taxpayer Identification Number and a United States residence address.
You cannot elect out of withholding if we are sending the payment out of the
United States.
You should note the following special situations:
o We might have to withhold on amounts we pay under a free look or
cancellation.
o We are generally required to withhold on conversion rollovers of traditional
IRAs to Roth IRAs, as it is considered a withdrawal from the traditional IRA
and is taxable.
o We are required to withhold on the gross amount of a distribution from a Roth
IRA unless you elect out of withholding. This may result in tax being
withheld even though the Roth IRA distribution is not taxable in whole or in
part.
Special withholding rules apply to foreign recipients and United States
citizens residing outside the United States. We do not discuss these rules
here. Certain states have indicated that state income tax withholding will
also apply to payments from the contracts made to residents. In some states,
you may elect out of state withholding, even if federal withholding applies.
Generally, an election out of federal withholding will also be considered an
election out of state withholding. If you need more information concerning a
particular state or any required forms, call our processing office at the
toll-free number.
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FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ON PERIODIC ANNUITY PAYMENTS
We withhold differently on "periodic" and "non-periodic" payments. For a
periodic annuity payment, for example, unless you specify a different number
of withholding exemptions, we withhold assuming that you are married and
claiming three withholding exemptions. If you do not give us your correct
Taxpayer Identification Number, we withhold as if you are single with no
exemptions.
Based on the assumption that you are married and claiming three withholding
exemptions, if you receive less than $14,700 in periodic annuity payments in
1999, your payments will generally be exempt from federal income tax
withholding. You could specify a different choice of withholding exemption or
request that tax be withheld. Your withholding election remains effective
unless and until you revoke it. You may revoke or change your withholding
election at any time.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ON NON-PERIODIC ANNUITY PAYMENTS (WITHDRAWALS)
For a non-periodic distribution (total surrender or partial withdrawal), we
generally withhold at a flat 10% rate. We apply that rate to the taxable
amount in the case of nonqualified contracts, and to the payment amount in the
case of IRAs and Roth IRAs.
You cannot elect out of withholding if the payment is an eligible rollover
distribution from a qualified plan or TSA. If a non-periodic distribution from
a qualified plan or TSA is not an eligible rollover distribution then the 10%
withholding rate applies.
MANDATORY WITHHOLDING FROM QUALIFIED PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS
Unless you have the distribution go directly to the new plan, eligible
rollover distributions from qualified plans are subject to mandatory 20%
withholding. An eligible rollover distribution from a qualified plan can be
rolled over to another qualified plan or traditional IRA. All distributions
from a qualified plan are eligible rollover distributions unless they are on
the following list of exceptions:
o any after-tax contributions you made to the plan; or
o any distributions which are required minimum distributions after age 70 1/2
or separation from service; or
o hardship withdrawals; or
o substantially equal periodic payments made at least annually for your life
(or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancy) of you and
your designated beneficiary; or
o substantially equal periodic payments made for a specified period of 10 years
or more; or
o corrective distributions that fit specified technical tax rules; or
o loans that are treated as distributions; or
o a death benefit payment to a beneficiary who is not your surviving spouse; or
o a qualified domestic relations order distribution to a beneficiary who is not
your current spouse or former spouse.
A death benefit payment to your surviving spouse, or a qualified domestic
relations order distribution to your current or former spouse, may be a
distribution subject to mandatory 20% withholding.
IMPACT OF TAXES TO EQUITABLE LIFE
The contracts provide that we may charge Separate Account No. 49 for taxes. We
do not now, but may in the future set up reserves for such taxes.
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ABOUT OUR SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
Each variable investment option is a subaccount of our Separate Account No.
49. We established Separate Account No. 49 in 1996 under special provisions of
the New York Insurance Law. These provisions prevent creditors from any other
business we conduct from reaching the assets we hold in our variable
investment options for owners of our variable annuity contracts. We are the
legal owner of all of the assets in Separate Account No. 49 and may withdraw
any amounts that exceed our reserves and other liabilities with respect to
variable investment options under our contracts. The results of Separate
Account No. 49's operations are accounted for without regard to Equitable
Life's other operations.
Separate Account No. 49 is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940
and is classified by that act as a "unit investment trust." The SEC, however,
does not manage or supervise Equitable Life or Separate Account No. 49.
Each subaccount (variable investment option) within Separate Account No. 49
invests solely in class IB shares issued by the corresponding portfolio of EQ
Advisors Trust.
We reserve the right subject to compliance with laws that apply:
(1) to add variable investment options to, or to remove variable investment
options from, Separate Account No. 49, or to add other separate accounts;
(2) to combine any two or more variable investment options;
(3) to transfer the assets we determine to be the shares of the class of
contracts to which the contracts belong from any variable investment option
to another variable investment option;
(4) to operate Separate Account No. 49 or any variable investment option as a
management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (in
which case, charges and expenses that otherwise would be assessed against
an underlying mutual fund would be assessed against Separate Account No. 49
or a variable investment option directly);
(5) to deregister Separate Account No. 49 under the Investment Company Act of
1940;
(6) to restrict or eliminate any voting rights as to Separate Account No. 49;
and
(7) to cause one or more variable investment options to invest some or all of
their assets in one or more other trusts or investment companies.
ABOUT EQ ADVISORS TRUST
EQ Advisors Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. It
is classified as an "open-end management investment company," more commonly
called a mutual fund. EQ Advisors Trust issues different shares relating to
each portfolio.
Equitable Life serves as the investment manager of EQ Advisors Trust. As such,
Equitable Life oversees the activities of the investment advisers with respect
to EQ Advisors Trust and is responsible for retaining or discontinuing the
services of those advisers. (Prior to September 1999 EQ Financial Consultants,
Inc., the predecessor to AXA Advisors, LLC and a subsidiary of Equitable Life,
served as investment manager to EQ Advisors Trust.)
EQ Advisors Trust commenced operations on May 1, 1997. For periods prior to
October 18, 1999 the Alliance portfolios (other than EQ/Alliance Premier
Growth) were part of The Hudson River Trust. On October 18, 1999, these
portfolios became corresponding portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust.
EQ Advisors Trust does not impose sales charges or "loads" for buying and
selling its shares. All dividends and other distributions on shares are
reinvested in full. The Board of Trustees of EQ Advisors Trust may establish
additional portfolios or eliminate existing portfolios at any time. More
detailed information about EQ Advisors Trust, its investment objectives,
policies, restrictions, risks, expenses, the Rule 12b-1 Plan relating to its
Class IB shares, and other aspects of its operations, appears in the
prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust attached at the end of this prospectus, or in
its SAI which is available upon request.
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ABOUT THE GENERAL ACCOUNT
Our general account supports all of our policy and contract guarantees, as
well as our general obligations. Credits allocated to your account value are
funded from our general account.
The general account is subject to regulation and supervision by the Insurance
Department of the State of New York and to the insurance laws and regulations
of all jurisdictions where we are authorized to do business. Because of
exemptions and exclusionary provisions that apply, interests in the general
account have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, nor is the
general account an investment company under the Investment Company Act of
1940.
We have been advised that the staff of the SEC has not reviewed the portions
of this prospectus that relate to the general account. The disclosure with
regard to the general account, however, may be subject to certain provisions
of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy and completeness of
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ABOUT OTHER METHODS OF PAYMENT
WIRE TRANSMITTALS
We accept initial contributions sent by wire to our processing office by
agreement with certain broker-dealers. The transmittals must be accompanied by
information we require to allocate your contribution. Wire orders not
accompanied by complete information may be retained as described under "How
you can make your contributions" under "Contract features and benefits."
Even if we accept the wire order and essential information, a contract
generally will not be issued until we receive and accept a properly completed
application. In certain cases we may issue a contract based on information
forwarded electronically. In these cases, you must sign our Acknowledgement of
Receipt form.
Where we require a signed application, no financial transactions will be
permitted until we receive the signed application and have issued the
contract. Where we require an Acknowledgement of Receipt form, financial
transactions are only permitted if you request them in writing, sign the
request and have it signature guaranteed, until we receive the signed
Acknowledgement of Receipt form.
After your contract has been issued, additional contributions may be
transmitted by wire.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM -- FOR NQ CONTRACTS ONLY
You may use our automatic investment program, or "AIP," to have a specified
amount automatically deducted from a checking account, money market account,
or credit union checking account and contributed as an additional contribution
into an NQ contract on a monthly or quarterly basis. AIP is not available for
Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, or QP contracts.
The minimum amounts we will deduct are $100 monthly and $300 quarterly. AIP
additional contributions may be allocated to any of the variable investment
options. You choose the day of the month you wish to have your account
debited. However, you may not choose a date later than the 28th day of the
month.
You may cancel AIP at any time by notifying our processing office. We are not
responsible for any debits made to your account before the time written notice
of cancellation is received at our processing office.
DATES AND PRICES AT WHICH CONTRACT EVENTS OCCUR
We describe below the general rules for when, and at what prices, events under
your contract will occur. Other portions of this prospectus describe
circumstances that may cause exceptions. We generally do not repeat those
exceptions below.
BUSINESS DAY
Our business day is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. We
calculate unit values for our variable investment options as of the end of each
business day. This
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is usually 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. Contributions will be applied and any
other transaction requests will be processed when they are received along with
all the required information.
o If your contribution, transfer, or any other transaction request, containing
all the required information, reaches us on a non-business day or after 4:00
p.m. on a business day, we will use the next business day.
o If your transaction is set to occur on the same day of the month as the
contract date and that date is the 29th, 30th or 31st of the month, then the
transaction will occur on the 1st day of the next month.
o When a charge is to be deducted on a contract date anniversary that is a
non-business day, we will deduct the charge on the next business day.
CONTRIBUTIONS, CREDITS, AND TRANSFERS
o Contributions and credits allocated to the variable investment options are
invested at the value next determined after the close of the business day.
o Transfers to or from variable investment options will be made at the value
next determined after the close of the business day.
ABOUT YOUR VOTING RIGHTS
As the owner of the shares of EQ Advisors Trust we have the right to vote on
certain matters involving the portfolios, such as:
o the election of trustees;
o the formal approval of independent auditors selected for EQ Advisors Trust;
or
o any other matters described in the prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust or
requiring a shareholders' vote under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
We will give contract owners the opportunity to instruct us how to vote the
number of shares attributable to their contracts if a shareholder vote is
taken. If we do not receive instructions in time from all contract owners, we
will vote the shares of a portfolio for which no instructions have been
received in the same proportion as we vote shares of that portfolio for which
we have received instructions. We will also vote any shares that we are
entitled to vote directly because of amounts we have in a portfolio in the
same proportions that contract owners vote.
VOTING RIGHTS OF OTHERS
Currently, we control EQ Advisors Trust. EQ Advisors Trust shares are sold to
our separate accounts and an affiliated qualified plan trust. In addition, EQ
Advisors Trust shares are held by separate accounts of insurance companies
both affiliated and unaffiliated with us. Shares held by these separate
accounts will probably be voted according to the instructions of the owners of
insurance policies and contracts issued by those insurance companies. While
this will dilute the effect of the voting instructions of the contract owners,
we currently do not foresee any disadvantages because of this. The Board of
Trustees of EQ Advisors Trust intends to monitor events in order to identify
any material irreconcilable conflicts that may arise and to determine what
action, if any, should be taken in response. If we believe that a response to
any of those events insufficiently protects our contract owners, we will see
to it that appropriate action is taken.
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 VOTING RIGHTS
If actions relating to Separate Account No. 49 require contract owner
approval, contract owners will be entitled to one vote for each unit they have
in the variable investment options. Each contract owner who has elected a
variable annuity payout option may cast the number of votes equal to the
dollar amount of reserves we are holding for that annuity in a variable
investment option divided by the annuity unit value for that option. We will
cast votes attributable to any amounts we have in the variable investment
options in the same proportion as votes cast by contract owners.
CHANGES IN APPLICABLE LAW
The voting rights we describe in this prospectus are created under applicable
federal securities laws. To the extent that
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those laws or the regulations published under those laws eliminate the necessity
to submit matters for approval by persons having voting rights in separate
accounts of insurance companies, we reserve the right to proceed in accordance
with those laws or regulations.
ABOUT OUR YEAR 2000 PROGRESS
Equitable Life relies upon various computer systems in order to administer
your contract and operate the investment options. Some of these systems belong
to service providers who are not affiliated with Equitable Life.
In 1995, Equitable Life began addressing the question of whether its computer
systems would recognize the year 2000 before, on or after January 1, 2000, and
Equitable Life has identified those of its systems critical to business
operations that were not year 2000 compliant. Equitable Life has completed the
work of modifying or replacing non-compliant systems and has confirmed,
through testing that its systems are year 2000 compliant. Equitable Life has
contacted third-party vendors and service providers to seek confirmation that
they are acting to address the year 2000 issue with the goal of avoiding any
material adverse effect on services provided to contract owners and on
operations of the investment options. All third-party vendors and service
providers considered critical to Equitable Life's business, and substantially
all vendors and service providers considered non-critical, have provided us
confirmation of their year 2000 compliance or a satisfactory plan for
compliance. If confirmation is not received from any of the remaining
non-critical vendors or service providers, the vendor or service provider will
be replaced, eliminated, or be the subject of contingency plans. Additionally,
Equitable Life has supplemented its existing business continuity and disaster
recovery plans to cover certain categories of contingencies that could arise
as a result of year 2000 related failures.
There are many risks associated with year 2000 issues, including the risk that
Equitable Life's computer systems will not operate as intended. Additionally,
there can be no assurance that the systems of third parties will be year 2000
compliant. Any significant unresolved difficulty related to the year 2000
compliance initiatives could result in an interruption in, or a failure of,
normal business operations and, accordingly, could have a material adverse
effect on our ability to administer your contract and operate the investment
options.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the foregoing year 2000 discussion is
a "Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure" within the meaning of The Year 2000
Information and Readiness Disclosure Act (P.L. 105-271) (1998).
ABOUT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Equitable Life and its affiliates are parties to various legal proceedings. In
our view, none of these proceedings is likely to have a material adverse
effect upon Separate Account No. 49, our ability to meet our obligations under
the contracts, or the distribution of the contracts.
ABOUT OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The financial statements of Separate Account No. 49 as at December 31, 1998
and for the periods ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the consolidated
financial statements of Equitable Life as at December 31, 1998 and 1997 and
for each of the three years ended December 31, 1998 included in the SAI have
been so included in reliance on the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP,
independent accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in
auditing and accounting.
TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP, COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENTS, LOANS, AND BORROWING
You can transfer ownership of an NQ contract at any time before annuity
payments begin. We will continue to treat you as the owner until we receive
written notification of any change at our processing office. You cannot assign
your NQ contract as collateral or security for a loan. Loans are also not
available under your NQ contract. In some cases, an assignment or change of
ownership may have adverse tax consequences. See "Tax information" earlier in
this prospectus.
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You cannot assign or transfer ownership of a Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion
IRA, or QP contract except by surrender to us. Loans are not available and you
cannot assign Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, and QP contracts as security
for a loan or other obligation.
For limited transfers of ownership after the owner's death see "Beneficiary
continuation option for Rollover IRA contracts" in "Payment of death benefit"
earlier in this prospectus. You may direct the transfer of the values under
your Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, or QP contract to another similar
arrangement. Under federal income tax rules, in the case of such a transfer,
we will impose a withdrawal charge, if one applies.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONTRACTS
Equitable Distributors, Inc. ("EDI"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of
Equitable Life, is the distributor of the contracts and has responsibility for
sales and marketing functions for Separate Account No. 49. EDI serves as the
principal underwriter of Separate Account No. 49. EDI is registered with the
SEC as a broker-dealer and is a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. EDI's principal business address is 1290 Avenue of
the Americas, New York, New York 10104. Under a distribution agreement between
EDI, Equitable Life, and certain of Equitable Life's separate accounts,
including Separate Account No. 49, Equitable Life paid EDI distribution fees
of $35,452,793 for 1998, $9,566,343 for 1997, and $87,157 for 1996, as the
distributor of certain contracts and as the principal underwriter of several
Equitable Life separate accounts, including Separate Account No. 49.
The contracts will be sold by registered representatives of EDI, as well as by
affiliated and unaffiliated broker-dealers with which EDI has entered into
selling agreements. Broker-dealer sales compensation will not exceed an amount
equal to 7% annually of the account value on a contract date anniversary. EDI
may also receive compensation and reimbursement for its marketing services
under the terms of its distribution agreement with Equitable Life. Broker-
dealers receiving sales compensation will generally pay a portion of it to
their registered representatives as commissions related to sales of the
contracts. The offering of the contracts is intended to be continuous.
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We provide the following tables to show five different measurements of the
investment performance of the variable investment options and/or the portfolios
in which they invest. We include these tables because they may be of general
interest to you. THE RESULTS SHOWN REFLECT PAST PERFORMANCE. THEY DO NOT
INDICATE HOW THE VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS MAY PERFORM IN THE FUTURE. THEY
ALSO DO NOT REPRESENT THE RESULTS EARNED BY ANY PARTICULAR INVESTOR. YOUR
RESULTS WILL DIFFER.
Table 1 shows the average annual total return of the variable investment
options. Average annual total return is the annual rate of growth that would
be necessary to achieve the ending value of a contribution plus the 4% credit
invested in the variable investment options for the periods shown.
Table 2 shows the growth of a hypothetical $1,000 investment plus a $40 credit
in the variable investment options over the periods shown. Both Tables 1 and 2
take into account all fees and charges under the contract, but do not reflect
the charges for any applicable taxes such as premium taxes or any applicable
annuity administrative fee.
Tables 3, 4, and 5 show the rates of return of the variable investment options
on an annualized, cumulative, and year-by-year basis. These tables take into
account all fees and charges under the contract, but do not reflect the
withdrawal charge or the charges for any applicable taxes such as premium
taxes or any applicable annuity administrative fee. If the charges were
reflected they would effectively reduce the rates of return shown.
In all cases the results shown are based on the actual historical investment
experience of the portfolios in which the variable investment options invest.
In some cases, the results shown relate to periods when the variable
investment options and/or contracts were not available. In those cases, we
adjusted the results of the portfolios to reflect the charges under the
contracts that would have applied had the variable investment options and/or
contracts been available. The contracts are being offered for the first time
in 1999.
For the "Alliance" portfolios (other than EQ/Alliance Premier Growth), we have
adjusted the results prior to October 1996, when Class IB shares for these
portfolios were not available, to reflect the 12b-1 fees currently imposed.
Finally, the results shown for the Alliance Money Market and Alliance Common
Stock options for periods before March 22, 1985 reflect the results of the
variable investment options that preceded them. The "Since portfolio
inception" figures for these options are based on the date of inception of the
preceding variable investment options. We have adjusted these results to
reflect the maximum investment advisory fee payable for the portfolios, as
well as an assumed charge of 0.06% for direct operating expenses.
EQ Advisors Trust commenced operations on May 1, 1997. For periods prior to
October 18, 1999 the Alliance portfolios (other than EQ/Alliance Premier
Growth) were part of The Hudson River Trust. On October 18, 1999, these
portfolios became corresponding portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust. In each case,
the performance shown is for the indicated EQ Advisors Trust portfolio and any
predecessor that it may have had.
All rates of return presented are time-weighted and include reinvestment of
investment income, including interest and dividends.
From time to time, we may advertise different measurements of the investment
performance of the variable investment options and/or the portfolios,
including the measurements reflected in the tables below. We will indicate
that the 4% credit is reflected when we show performance numbers that give
effect to the credit.
THE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION THAT WE ADVERTISE REFLECTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND DOES
NOT INDICATE HOW THE VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS MAY PERFORM IN THE FUTURE. SUCH
INFORMATION ALSO DOES NOT REPRESENT THE RESULTS EARNED BY ANY PARTICULAR
INVESTOR. YOUR RESULTS WILL DIFFER.
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BENCHMARKS
Tables 3 and 4 compare the performance of variable investment options to
market indices that serve as benchmarks. Market indices are not subject to any
charges for investment advisory fees, brokerage commission or other operating
expenses typically associated with a managed portfolio. Also, they do not
reflect other contract charges such as the mortality and expense risks charge,
administrative charge, distribution charge, or any withdrawal charge.
Comparisons with these benchmarks, therefore, may be of limited use. We
include them because they are widely known and may help you to understand the
universe of securities from which each portfolio is likely to select its
holdings. Benchmark data reflect the reinvestment of dividend income. The
benchmarks include:
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ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET: Salomon Brothers Three-Month T-Bill
Index.
ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD: Merrill Lynch High Yield Master Index.
ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK: 50% Russell 2000 Index and 50%
Standard & Poor's Mid-Cap Total Return Index.
ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH: Russell 2000 Growth Index.
EQ/ALLIANCE PREMIER GROWTH: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
BT EQUITY 500 INDEX: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX: Russell 2000 Index.
BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX: Morgan Stanley Capital
International Europe, Australia, Far East Index.
CAPITAL GUARDIAN U.S. EQUITY: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
CAPITAL GUARDIAN RESEARCH: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
CAPITAL GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL: Morgan Stanley Capital
International Europe, Australia, Far East Index.
JPM CORE BOND: Salomon Brothers Broad Investment Grade Bond.
LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE: Russell 2000 Index.
MFS GROWTH WITH INCOME: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
MFS RESEARCH: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES: Russell 2000 Index.
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY: Morgan Stanley
Capital International Emerging Markets Free Price Return Index.
LIPPER SURVEY. The Lipper Variable Insurance Products Performance Analysis
Survey (Lipper Survey) records the performance of a large group of variable
annuity products, including managed separate accounts of insurance companies.
According to Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. (Lipper), the data are presented
net of investment management fees, direct operating expenses and asset-based
charges applicable under annuity contracts. Lipper data provide a more
accurate picture than market benchmarks of the Equitable Accumulator Plus
performance relative to other variable annuity products.
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Alliance Money Market (0.46)% 2.61% 3.17% 4.04% 1.67% 5.18%
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Alliance Common Stock 24.08% 25.43% 20.13% 16.90% 19.14% 14.41%
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Alliance Aggressive Stock (5.61)% 8.17% 9.57% 17.15% 1.61% 15.84%
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Alliance Small Cap Growth (10.21)% -- -- -- 6.96% 6.96%
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BT Equity 500 Index 20.06% -- -- -- 20.06% 20.06%
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BT Small Company Index (8.02)% -- -- -- (8.02)% (8.02)%
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BT International Equity Index 14.90% -- -- -- - 14.90% 14.90%
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JPM Core Bond 3.57% -- -- -- - 3.57% 3.57%
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Lazard Large Cap Value 14.87% -- -- -- 14.87% 14.87%
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Lazard Small Cap Value (12.90)% -- -- -- (12.90)% (12.90)%
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MFS Research 19.00% -- -- -- 17.39% 17.39%
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MFS Emerging Growth Companies 29.66% -- -- -- 25.99% 25.99%
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity (33.32)% -- -- -- (33.32)% (28.41)%
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</TABLE>
+ If you start receiving annuity payments within three years of making an
additional contribution we will recover the amount of any credit that applied
to that contribution.
* The variable investment option inception dates are: Alliance Money Market,
Alliance High Yield, Alliance Common Stock and Alliance Aggressive Stock
(October 16, 1996); Alliance Small Cap Growth, MFS Research, and MFS Emerging
Growth Companies (May 1, 1997); BT Equity 500 Index, BT Small Company Index,
BT International Equity Index, JPM Core Bond, Lazard Large Cap Value, Lazard
Small Cap Value, and Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity (December 31,
1997). The inception dates for the variable investment options that became
available on or after December 31, 1998, and are therefore not shown in this
table are: MFS Growth with Income (December 31, 1998); EQ/Alliance Premier
Growth, Capital Guardian U.S. Equity, Capital Guardian Research, and Capital
Guardian International (April 30, 1999).
** The inception dates for the portfolios underlying the Alliance variable
investment options shown in the tables are for portfolios of The Hudson River
Trust, the assets of which became assets of corresponding portfolios of EQ
Advisors Trust on October 18, 1999. The portfolio inception dates are:
Alliance Money Market (July 13, 1981); Alliance High Yield (January 2, 1987);
Alliance Common Stock (January 13, 1976); Alliance Aggressive Stock (January
27, 1986); Alliance Small Cap Growth, MFS Research, and MFS Emerging Growth
Companies (May 1, 1997); BT Equity 500 Index, BT Small Company Index, BT
International Equity Index, JPM Core Bond, Lazard Large Cap Value, and Lazard
Small Cap Value (December 31, 1997); and Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets
Equity (August 20, 1997). The inception dates for the portfolios that became
available on or after December 31, 1998 and are therefore not shown in the
tables are: MFS Growth with Income (December 31, 1998); EQ/Alliance Premier
Growth, Capital Guardian U.S. Equity, Capital Guardian Research, and Capital
Guardian International (April 30, 1999).
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TABLE 2
GROWTH OF $1,000 UNDER A CONTRACT SURRENDERED ON DECEMBER 31, 1998:+
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LENGTH OF INVESTMENT PERIOD
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SINCE
1 3 5 10 PORTFOLIO
VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS INCEPTION*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Alliance Money Market $ 995.36 $1,080.28 $1,169.07 $1,486.17 $ 2,483.25
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Alliance High Yield $ 888.24 $1,287.80 $1,475.06 $2,486.46 $ 2,752.35
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Alliance Common Stock $1,240.80 $1,973.37 $2,501.91 $4,766.00 $22,115.73
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Alliance Aggressive Stock $ 943.88 $1,265.63 $1,579.30 $4,867.64 $ 6,766.56
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Alliance Small Cap Growth $ 897.91 - - - $ 1,143.96
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BT Equity 500 Index $1,200.55 - - - $ 1,200.55
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BT Small Company Index $1,919.75 - - - $ 919.75
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BT International Equity Index $1,148.97 - - - $ 1,148.97
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JPM Core Bond $1,035.71 - - - $ 1,035.71
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Lazard Large Cap Value $1,148.66 - - - $ 1,148.66
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Lazard Small Cap Value $ 870.98 - - - $ 870.98
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MFS Research $1,190.05 - - - $ 1,378.02
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MFS Emerging Growth Companies $1,296.65 - - - $ 1,587.26
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity $ 666.82 - - - $ 512.53
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</TABLE>
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+ If you start receiving annuity payments within three years of making an
additional contribution we will recover the amount of any credit that applied
to that contribution.
* Portfolio inception dates are shown in Table 1.
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TABLE 3
ANNUALIZED RATES OF RETURN FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
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SINCE
PORTFOLIO
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 20 YEARS INCEPTION*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET 3.40% 3.42% 3.23% 3.63% -- 5.11%
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Lipper Money Market 4.84% 4.87% 4.77% 5.20% -- 6.77%
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Benchmark 5.05% 5.18% 5.11% 5.44% -- 6.76%
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD (6.90)% 9.30% 7.96% 9.11% -- 8.45%
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Lipper High Current Yield (0.44)% 8.21% 7.37% 9.34% -- 8.97%
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Benchmark 3.66% 9.11% 9.01% 11.08% -- 10.72%
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ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK 27.00% 25.24% 19.66% 16.44% 16.42% 14.24%
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Lipper Growth 22.86% 22.23% 18.63% 16.72% 16.30% 16.01%
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Benchmark 28.58% 28.23% 24.06% 19.21% 17.76% 15.98%
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ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK (1.55)% 8.69% 9.39% 16.69% -- 15.59%
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Lipper Mid-Cap Growth 12.16% 16.33% 14.87% 15.44% -- 13.69%
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Benchmark 8.28% 17.77% 15.56% 16.49% -- 14.78%
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ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH (5.97)% -- -- -- -- 10.25%
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Lipper Small Company Growth (0.33)% -- -- -- -- 16.72%
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Benchmark 1.23% -- -- -- -- 16.58%
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BT EQUITY 500 INDEX 23.13% -- -- -- -- 23.13%
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Lipper S&P 500 Index 26.78% -- -- -- -- 26.78%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 28.58%
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BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX (3.87)% -- -- -- -- (3.87)%
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Lipper Small Cap 1.53% -- -- -- -- 1.53%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- (2.54)%
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BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX 18.17% -- -- -- -- 18.17%
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Lipper International 12.17% -- -- -- -- 12.17%
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Benchmark 20.00% -- -- -- -- 20.00%
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JPM CORE BOND 7.28% -- -- -- -- 7.28%
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Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt 7.23% -- -- -- -- 7.23%
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Benchmark 8.72% -- -- -- -- 8.72%
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LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE 18.14% -- -- -- -- 18.14%
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Lipper Capital Appreciation 24.16% -- -- -- -- 24.16%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 28.58%
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LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE (8.56)% -- -- -- -- (8.56)%
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Lipper Small Cap 1.53% -- -- -- -- 1.53%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- (2.54)%
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MFS RESEARCH 22.12% -- -- -- -- 22.44%
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Lipper Growth 25.82% -- -- -- -- 28.73%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 31.63%
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TABLE 3 (CONTINUED)
ANNUALIZED RATES OF RETURN FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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SINCE
PORTFOLIO
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 20 YEARS INCEPTION*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES 32.37% -- -- -- -- 32.69%
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Lipper Mid-Cap 15.97% -- -- -- -- 22.72%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- 14.53%
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS
EQUITY (28.19)% -- -- -- -- (33.79)%
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Lipper Emerging Markets (30.50)% -- -- -- -- (36.28)%
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Benchmark (25.34)% -- -- -- -- (28.92)%
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</TABLE>
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* Portfolio inception dates are shown in Table 1.
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TABLE 4
CUMULATIVE RATES OF RETURN FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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SINCE
PORTFOLIO
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 20 YEARS INCEPTION*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET 3.40% 10.60% 17.22% 42.89% -- 138.78%
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Lipper Money Market 4.84% 15.34% 26.25% 66.09% -- 214.68%
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Benchmark 5.05% 16.35% 28.27% 69.88% -- 214.45%
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD (6.90)% 30.56% 46.65% 139.11% -- 164.68%
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Lipper High Current Yield (0.44)% 26.80% 43.00% 145.62% -- 182.21%
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Benchmark 3.66% 29.90% 53.96% 186.01% -- 239.69%
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ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK 27.00% 96.46% 145.35% 358.29% 1,991.24% 2,026.84%
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Lipper Growth 22.86% 84.52% 138.97% 388.00% 2,185.68% 3,490.04%
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Benchmark 28.58% 110.85% 193.91% 479.62% 2,530.43% 2,919.92%
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ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK (1.55)% 28.42% 56.67% 368.05% -- 550.62%
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Lipper Mid-Cap Growth 12.16% 58.64% 102.73% 334.88% -- 448.32%
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Benchmark 8.28% 63.35% 106.12% 360.30% -- 494.67%
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ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH (5.97)% -- -- -- -- 17.69%
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Lipper Small Company Growth (0.33)% -- -- -- -- 28.98%
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Benchmark 1.23% -- -- -- -- 29.23%
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BT EQUITY 500 INDEX 23.13% -- -- -- -- 23.13%
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Lipper S&P 500 Index 26.78% -- -- -- -- 26.78%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 28.58%
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BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX (3.87)% -- -- -- -- (3.87)%
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Lipper Small Cap 1.53% -- -- -- -- 1.49%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- (2.54)%
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BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX 18.17% -- -- -- -- 18.17%
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Lipper International 12.17% -- -- -- -- 12.23%
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Benchmark 20.00% -- -- -- -- 20.00%
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JPM CORE BOND 7.28% -- -- -- -- 7.28%
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Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt 7.23% -- -- -- -- 7.23%
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Benchmark 8.72% -- -- -- -- 8.72%
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LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE 18.14% -- -- -- -- 18.14%
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Lipper Capital Appreciation 24.16% -- -- -- -- 24.09%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 28.58%
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LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE (8.56)% -- -- -- -- (8.56)%
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Lipper Small Cap 1.53% -- -- -- -- 1.53%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- (2.54)%
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MFS RESEARCH 22.12% -- -- -- -- 40.19%
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Lipper Growth 25.82% -- -- -- -- 52.86%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 57.60%
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MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES 32.37% -- -- -- -- 60.31%
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Lipper Mid--Cap 15.97% -- -- -- -- 42.16%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- 25.40%
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</TABLE>
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TABLE 4 (CONTINUED)
CUMULATIVE RATES OF RETURN FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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SINCE
PORTFOLIO
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 20 YEARS INCEPTION*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS
EQUITY (28.19)% -- -- -- -- (43.02)%
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Lipper Emerging Markets (30.50)% -- -- -- -- (45.67)%
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Benchmark (25.34)% -- -- -- -- (36.71)%
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</TABLE>
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* Portfolio inception dates are shown in Table 1.
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TABLE 5
YEAR-BY-YEAR RATES OF RETURN:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Alliance Money Market 7.18% 6.23% 4.23% 1.65% 1.06% 2.10% 3.80% 3.37% 3.48% 3.40%
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Alliance High Yield 3.20% (2.95)% 22.17% 10.23% 20.88% (4.58)% 17.71% 20.60% 16.28% (6.90)%
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Alliance Common Stock 23.28% (9.82)% 35.34% 1.31% 22.52% (3.94)% 30.01% 21.97% 26.84% 27.00%
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Alliance Aggressive Stock 40.86% 6.16% 83.43% (4.95)% 14.59% (5.59)% 29.21% 19.93% 8.77% (1.55)%
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Alliance Small Cap Growth -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 25.16%+ (5.97)%
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BT Equity 500 Index -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 23.13%
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BT Small Company Index -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (3.87)%
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BT International Equity Index -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 18.17%
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JPM Core Bond -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 7.28%
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Lazard Large Cap Value -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 18.14%
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Lazard Small Cap Value -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (8.56)%
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MFS Research -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 14.80%+ 22.12%
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MFS Emerging Growth Companies -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 21.11%+ 32.37%
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (20.66)%+ (28.19)%
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</TABLE>
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+ Returns for these portfolios represent less than 12 months of performance.
The returns are as of each portfolio inception date as shown in Table 1.
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COMMUNICATING PERFORMANCE DATA
In reports or other communications to contract owners or in advertising
material, we may describe general economic and market conditions affecting our
variable investment options and the portfolios and may compare the performance
or ranking of those options and the portfolios with:
o those of other insurance company separate accounts or mutual funds included
in the rankings prepared by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., Morningstar,
Inc., VARDS, or similar investment services that monitor the performance of
insurance company separate accounts or mutual funds;
o other appropriate indices of investment securities and averages for peer
universes of mutual funds; or
o data developed by us derived from such indices or averages.
We also may furnish to present or prospective contract owners advertisements
or other communications that include evaluations of a variable investment
option or portfolio by nationally recognized financial publications. Examples
of such publications are:
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Barron's Money Management Letter
Morningstar's Variable Annuity Investment Dealers Digest
Sourcebook
Business Week National Underwriter
Forbes Pension & Investments
Fortune USA Today
Institutional Investor Investor's Business Daily
Money The New York Times
Kiplinger's Personal Finance The Wall Street Journal
Financial Planning The Los Angeles Times
Investment Adviser The Chicago Tribune
Investment Management Weekly
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Lipper compiles performance data for peer universes of funds with similar
investment objectives in its Lipper Survey. Morningstar, Inc. compiles similar
data in the Morningstar Variable Annuity/Life Report (Morningstar Report).
The Lipper Survey records performance data as reported to it by over 800
mutual funds underlying variable annuity and life insurance products. It
divides these actively managed portfolios into 25 categories by portfolio
objectives. The Lipper Survey contains two different universes, which reflect
different types of fees in performance data:
o The "separate account" universe reports performance data net of investment
management fees, direct operating expenses and asset-based charges applicable
under variable life and annuity contracts, and
o The "mutual fund" universe reports performance net only of investment
management fees and direct operating expenses, and therefore reflects only
charges that relate to the underlying mutual fund.
The Morningstar Variable Annuity/Life Report consists of nearly 700 variable
life and annuity funds, all of which report their data net of investment
management fees, direct operating expenses and separate account level charges.
VARDS is a monthly reporting service that monitors approximately 2,500
variable life and variable annuity funds on performance and account
information.
YIELD INFORMATION
Current yield for the Alliance Money Market option will be based on net
changes in a hypothetical investment over a given seven-day period, exclusive
of capital changes, and then "annualized" (assuming that the same seven-day
result would occur each week for 52 weeks). Current yield for the Alliance
High Yield option will be based on net changes in a hypothetical investment
over a given 30-day period, exclusive of capital changes, and then
"annualized" (assuming that the same 30-day result would occur each month for
12 months).
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"Effective yield" is calculated in a similar manner, but when annualized, any
income earned by the investment is assumed to be reinvested. The "effective
yield" will be slightly higher than the "current yield" because any earnings
are compounded weekly for the Alliance Money Market option. The yields and
effective yields assume the deduction of all contract charges and expenses
other than the withdrawal charge, and any charge for taxes such as premium
tax. For more information, see "Yield Information for the Alliance Money
Market Option and Alliance High Yield Option" in the SAI.
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APPENDIX I: CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION A-1
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Appendix I: Condensed financial information
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The contracts are being offered for the first time in 1999. The unit values and
number of units outstanding shown below are for another contract offered under
Separate Account No. 49 with the same daily asset based charges of 1.60%.
UNIT VALUES AND NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING AT YEAR END FOR EACH VARIABLE
INVESTMENT OPTION
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FOR THE YEARS ENDING
DEC. 31, 1997 DEC. 31, 1998
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ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET
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Unit value $23.98 $24.80
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 349
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD
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Unit value $29.13 $27.12
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Number of units outstanding (000s) 2 170
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ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK
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Unit value $176.22 $223.79
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Number of units outstanding (000s) 1 35
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ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK
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Unit value $68.19 $67.13
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 16
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ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH
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Unit value $12.52 $11.77
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 211
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BT EQUITY 500 INDEX
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Unit value $10.00 $12.31
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 951
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BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX
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Unit value $10.00 $9.61
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 211
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UNIT VALUES AND NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING AT YEAR END FOR EACH VARIABLE
INVESTMENT OPTION (CONTINUED)
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FOR THE YEARS ENDING
DEC. 31, 1997 DEC. 31, 1998
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BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX
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Unit value $10.00 $11.82
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 248
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JPM CORE BOND
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Unit value $10.00 $10.73
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 379
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LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE
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Unit value $10.00 $11.81
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 315
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LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE
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Unit value $10.00 $9.14
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 344
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MFS RESEARCH
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Unit value $11.48 $14.02
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Number of units outstanding (000s) 1 410
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MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES
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Unit value $12.11 $16.03
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Number of units outstanding (000s) 2 200
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY
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Unit value $7.93 $5.70
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 203
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APPENDIX II: PURCHASE CONSIDERATIONS FOR QP CONTRACTS B-1
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Appendix II: Purchase considerations for QP contracts
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Trustees who are considering the purchase of an Equitable Accumulator Plus QP
contract should discuss with their tax advisers whether this is an appropriate
investment vehicle for the employer's plan. Trustees should consider whether the
plan provisions permit the investment of plan assets in the QP contract, the
distribution of such an annuity and the payment of death benefits in accordance
with the requirements of the federal income tax rules. The QP contract and this
prospectus should be reviewed in full, and the following factors, among others,
should be noted. Assuming continued plan qualification and operation, earnings
on qualified plan assets will accumulate value on a tax-deferred basis even if
the plan is not funded by the Equitable Accumulator Plus QP contract or another
annuity. Therefore, you should purchase an Equitable Accumulator Plus QP
contract to fund a plan for the contract's features and benefits other than tax
deferral. This QP contract accepts transfer contributions only and not regular,
ongoing payroll contributions. For 401(k) plans under defined contribution
plans, no employee after-tax contributions are accepted.
Under defined benefit plans, we will not accept rollovers from a defined
contribution plan to a defined benefit plan. We will only accept transfers from
a defined benefit plan or a change of investment vehicles in the plan. For
defined benefit plans, the maximum percentage of actuarial value of the plan
participant/employee's normal retirement benefit that can be funded by a QP
contract is 80%. The account value under a QP contract may at any time be more
or less than the lump sum actuarial equivalent of the accrued benefit for a
defined benefit plan participant/employee. Equitable Life does not guarantee
that the account value under a QP contract will at any time equal the actuarial
value of 80% of a participant/employee's accrued benefit. If overfunding of a
plan occurs, withdrawals from the QP contract may be required. A withdrawal
charge may apply.
Further, Equitable Life will not perform or provide any plan recordkeeping
services with respect to the QP contracts. The plan's administrator will be
solely responsible for performing or providing for all such services. There is
no loan feature offered under the QP contracts, so if the plan provides for
loans and a participant/employee takes a loan from the plan, other plan assets
must be used as the source of the loan and any loan repayments must be credited
to other investment vehicles and/or accounts available under the plan.
Given that required minimum distributions must generally commence from the plan
for annuitants after age 70 1/2, trustees should consider whether the QP
contract is an appropriate purchase for annuitants approaching or over age
70 1/2.
Finally, because the method of purchasing the QP contract and the features of
the QP contract may appeal more to plan participants/employees who are older and
tend to be highly paid, and because certain features of the QP contract are
available only to plan participants/employees who meet certain minimum and/or
maximum age requirements, plan trustees should discuss with their advisers
whether the purchase of the QP contract would cause the plan to engage in
prohibited discrimination in contributions, benefits or otherwise.
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APPENDIX III: GUARANTEED MINIMUM DEATH BENEFIT EXAMPLE B-1
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Appendix III: Guaranteed minimum death benefit example
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The death benefit under the contracts is equal to the account value or, if
greater, the guaranteed minimum death benefit.
The following illustrates the guaranteed minimum death benefit calculation.
Assuming $100,000 is allocated to the variable investment options (with no
allocation to the Alliance Money Market option), no additional contributions, no
transfers and no withdrawals, the guaranteed minimum death benefit for an
annuitant age 45 would be calculated as follows:
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END OF 5% ROLL UP TO AGE 80 ANNUAL RATCHET TO AGE 80
CONTRACT GUARANTEED MINIMUM GUARANTEED MINIMUM
YEAR ACCOUNT VALUE DEATH BENEFIT(1) DEATH BENEFIT
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1 $105,000 $105,000(1) $105,000(3)
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2 $115,500 $110,250(2) $115,500(3)
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3 $129,360 $115,763(2) $129,360(3)
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4 $103,488 $121,551(1) $129,360(4)
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5 $113,837 $127,628(1) $129,360(4)
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6 $127,497 $134,010(1) $129,360(4)
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7 $127,497 $140,710(1) $129,360(4)
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The account values for contract years 1 through 7 are based on hypothetical
rates of return of 5.00%, 10.00%, 12.00%, (20.00)%, 10.00%, 12.00% and 0.00%. We
are using these rates solely to illustrate how the benefit is determined. The
return rates bear no relationship to past or future investment results.
5% ROLL UP TO AGE 80
(1) At the end of contract year 1, and again at the end of contract years 4
through 7, the death benefit will be equal to the guaranteed minimum death
benefit.
(2) At the end of contract years 2 and 3, the death benefit will be equal to
the current account value since it is higher than the current guaranteed
minimum death benefit.
ANNUAL RATCHET TO AGE 80
(3) At the end of contract years 1 through 3, the guaranteed minimum death
benefit is equal to the current account value.
(4) At the end of contract years 4 through 7, the guaranteed minimum death
benefit is equal to the guaranteed minimum death benefit at the end of the
prior year since it is equal to or higher than the current account value.
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Statement of additional
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Unit Values 2
Annuity Unit Values 2
Custodian and Independent Accountants 3
Yield Information for the Alliance Money Market Option and
Alliance High Yield Option 3
Long-Term Market Trends 4
Key Factors in Retirement Planning 7
Financial Statements 11
HOW TO OBTAIN AN EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR PLUS STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOR SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
Send this request form to:
Equitable Accumulator Plus
P.O. Box 1547
Secaucus, NJ 07096-1547
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dated October 18, 1999:
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Equitable Accumulator
Plus(SM)
A variable deferred annuity contract
PROSPECTUS DATED OCTOBER 18, 1999
Please read and keep this prospectus for future reference. It contains important
information that you should know before purchasing or taking any other action
under your contract. Also, at the end of this prospectus you will find attached
the prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust, which contains important information about
its portfolios.
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WHAT IS THE EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR PLUS?
Equitable Accumulator Plus is a deferred annuity contract issued by THE
EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES. It provides for the
accumulation of retirement savings and for income. The contract offers death
benefit protection and a number of payout options. You invest to accumulate
value on a tax-deferred basis in one or more of our variable investment options.
This contract may not currently be available in all states.
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VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS
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o Alliance Money Market o EQ/Evergreen Foundation
o Alliance High Yield o JPM Core Bond
o Alliance Common Stock o Lazard Large Cap Value
o Alliance Aggressive Stock o Lazard Small Cap Value
o Alliance Small Cap Growth o MFS Growth with Income
o EQ/Alliance Premier Growth o MFS Research
o BT Equity 500 Index o MFS Emerging Growth
o BT Small Company Index Companies
o BT International Equity Index o Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity
o Capital Guardian U.S. Equity o Merrill Lynch World Strategy
o Capital Guardian Research o Morgan Stanley Emerging
o Capital Guardian International Markets Equity
o EQ/Evergreen
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You may allocate amounts to any of the variable investment options. Each
variable investment option is a subaccount of our Separate Account No. 49. Each
variable investment option, in turn, invests in a corresponding securities
portfolio of EQ Advisors Trust. Your investment results in a variable investment
option will depend on the investment performance of the related portfolio.
TYPES OF CONTRACTS. We offer the contracts for use as:
o A nonqualified annuity ("NQ") for after-tax contributions only.
o An individual retirement annuity ("IRA"), either traditional IRA ("Rollover
IRA") or Roth IRA ("Roth Conversion IRA").
o An annuity that is an investment vehicle for a qualified defined
contribution or defined benefit plan ("QP").
A contribution of at least $25,000 is required to purchase a contract. We add an
amount ("credit") to your contract with each contribution you make.
A registration statement relating to this offering has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The statement of additional
information ("SAI") dated October 18, 1999 is a part of the registration
statement. The SAI is available free of charge. You may request one by writing
to our processing office or calling 1-800-789-7771. The SAI has been
incorporated by reference into this prospectus. This prospectus and the SAI can
also be obtained from the SEC's Web site at http://www.sec.gov. The table of
contents for the SAI appears at the back of this prospectus.
THE SEC HAS NOT APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THESE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS
PROSPECTUS IS ACCURATE OR COMPLETE. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A
CRIMINAL OFFENSE. THE CONTRACTS ARE NOT INSURED BY THE FDIC OR ANY OTHER AGENCY.
THEY ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF ANY BANK AND ARE NOT BANK
GUARANTEED. THEY ARE SUBJECT TO INVESTMENT RISKS AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL.
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2 CONTENTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS
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Contents of this prospectus
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Equitable Accumulator Plus(SM)
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Index of key words and phrases 4
Who is Equitable Life? 5
How to reach us 6
Equitable Accumulator Plus at a glance--key features 8
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FEE TABLE 10
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Examples 13
Condensed financial information 13
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CONTRACT FEATURES AND BENEFITS 14
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How you can purchase and contribute to your contract 14
Owner and annuitant requirements 16
How you can make your contributions 16
What are your variable investment options under the contract? 16
Allocating your contributions 18
Credits 18
Guaranteed minimum death benefit 19
Your right to cancel within a certain number of days 19
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DETERMINING YOUR CONTRACT'S VALUE 21
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Your account value 21
Your contract's value in the variable investment options 21
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"We," "our," and "us" refer to Equitable Life.
When we address the reader of this prospectus with words such as "you" and
"your," we mean the person who has the right or responsibility that the
prospectus is discussing at that point. This is usually the contract owner.
When we use the work "contract" it also includes certificates that are issued
under group contracts in some states.
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CONTENTS OF THIS PROSPECTUS 3
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TRANSFERRING YOUR MONEY AMONG THE VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS 22
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Transferring your account value 22
Dollar cost averaging your account value 22
Rebalancing your account value 22
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ACCESSING YOUR MONEY 24
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Withdrawing your account value 24
How withdrawals are taken from your account value 25
How withdrawals affect your guaranteed minimum death benefit 25
Surrendering your contract to receive its cash value 26
When to expect payments 26
Choosing your annuity payout options 26
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CHARGES AND EXPENSES 30
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Charges that Equitable Life deducts 30
Charges that EQ Advisors Trust deducts 32
Group or sponsored arrangements 32
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PAYMENT OF DEATH BENEFIT 33
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Your beneficiary and payment of benefit 33
How death benefit payment is made 33
Beneficiary continuation option for Rollover IRA contracts 34
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TAX INFORMATION 35
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Overview 35
Transfers among variable investment options 35
Taxation of nonqualified annuities 35
Special rules for NQ contracts issued in Puerto Rico 36
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) 37
Special rules for nonqualified contracts in qualified plans 45
Federal and state income tax withholding and information reporting 45
Impact of taxes to Equitable Life 46
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MORE INFORMATION 47
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About our Separate Account No. 49 47
About EQ Advisors Trust 47
About the general account 48
About other methods of payment 48
Dates and prices at which contract events occur 48
About your voting rights 49
About our year 2000 progress 50
About legal proceedings 50
About our independent accountants 50
Transfers of ownership, collateral assignments, loans, and borrowing 50
Distribution of the contracts 51
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Benchmarks 53
Communicating performance data 61
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APPENDICES
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I -- Condensed financial information A-1
II -- Purchase considerations for QP contracts B-1
III -- Guaranteed minimum death benefit example C-1
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STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4 INDEX OF KEY WORDS AND PHRASES
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Index of key words and phrases
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This index should help you locate more information on the terms used in this
prospectus.
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TERM PROSPECTUS
account value 21
annuitant 14
annuity payout options 26
beneficiary 33
business day 48
cash value 21
conduit IRA 40
contract date 9
contract date anniversary 9
contract year 9
contributions to Roth IRAs 43
rollover contributions 43
conversion contributions 43
direct custodian-to-custodian transfers 43
contributions to traditional IRAs 37
rollover contributions 38
direct custodian-to-custodian transfers 38
credit 18
guaranteed minimum death benefit 19
IRA 37
IRS 35
NQ 35
participant 16
portfolio cover
processing office 6
QP 45
recharacterized 38
Required Beginning Date 40
Rollover IRA cover
Roth IRA 42
Roth Conversion IRA cover
SAI cover
SEC cover
TOPS 6
traditional IRA 37
unit 21
variable investment options 16
To make this prospectus easier to read, we sometimes use different words than in
the contract or supplemental materials. This is illustrated below. Although we
use different words, they have the same meaning in this prospectus as in the
contract or supplemental materials. Your registered representative can provide
further explanation about your contract or supplemental materials.
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PROSPECTUS CONTRACT OR SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
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variable investment options Investment Funds
account value Annuity Account Value
unit Accumulation Unit
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WHO IS EQUITABLE LIFE? 5
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Who is Equitable Life?
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We are The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States ("Equitable
Life"), a New York stock life insurance corporation. We have been doing business
since 1859. Equitable Life is a subsidiary of AXA Financial, Inc. (previously,
The Equitable Companies Incorporated). The majority shareholder of AXA
Financial, Inc. is AXA, a French holding company for an international group of
insurance and related financial services companies. As a majority shareholder,
and under its other arrangements with Equitable Life and Equitable Life's
parent, AXA exercises significant influence over the operations and capital
structure of Equitable Life and its parent. No company other than Equitable
Life, however, has any legal responsibility to pay amounts that Equitable Life
owes under the contract.
AXA Financial, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries managed approximately
$390.8 billion in assets as of June 30, 1999. For over 100 years Equitable Life
has been among the largest insurance companies in the United States. We are
licensed to sell life insurance and annuities in all fifty states, the District
of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our home office is
located at 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, N.Y. 10104.
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HOW TO REACH US
You may communicate with our processing office as listed below for any of the
following purposes:
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FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SENT BY REGULAR MAIL:
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Equitable Accumulator Plus
P.O. Box 13014
Newark, NJ 07188-0014
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FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SENT BY EXPRESS DELIVERY:
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Equitable Accumulator Plus
c/o Bank One, N.A.
300 Harmon Meadow Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Attn: Box 13014
Secaucus, NJ 07094
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FOR ALL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS (E.G., REQUESTS FOR TRANSFERS, WITHDRAWALS, OR
REQUIRED NOTICES) SENT BY REGULAR MAIL:
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Equitable Accumulator Plus
P.O. Box 1547
Secaucus, NJ 07096-1547
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FOR ALL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS (E.G., REQUESTS FOR TRANSFERS, WITHDRAWALS, OR
REQUIRED NOTICES) SENT BY EXPRESS DELIVERY:
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Equitable Accumulator Plus
200 Plaza Drive, 4th Floor
Secaucus, NJ 07094
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REPORTS WE PROVIDE:
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o written confirmation of financial transactions;
o statement of your contract values at the close of each calendar quarter
(four per year); and
o annual statement of your contract values as of the close of the contract
year.
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TELEPHONE OPERATED PROGRAM SUPPORT ("TOPS") SYSTEM
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TOPS is designed to provide you with up-to-date information via touch-tone
telephone. You can obtain information on:
o your current account value;
o your current allocation percentages;
o the number of units you have in the variable investment options; and
o the daily unit values for the variable investment options.
You can also:
o change your allocation percentages and/or transfer among the variable
investment options; and
o obtain or change your personal identification number (PIN).
TOPS is normally available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, by calling toll
free 1-888-909-7770. Of course, for reasons beyond our control, the service may
sometimes be unavailable.
We have established procedures to reasonably confirm that the instructions
communicated by telephone are genuine. For example, we will require certain
personal identification information before we will act on telephone instructions
and we will provide written confirmation of your transfers. We will not be
liable for following telephone instructions we reasonably believe to be genuine.
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BY INTERNET:
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You can also access information about your contract on the Internet. Please
visit our Web site at http://www.equitable.com, and click on EQAccess.
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You may also use our toll-free number (1-800-789-7771) to speak with one of our
customer service representatives. Our customer service representatives are
available on any business day from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., Eastern time.
You should send all contributions, notices, and requests to our processing
office at the address above.
WE REQUIRE THAT THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF COMMUNICATIONS BE ON SPECIFIC FORMS WE
PROVIDE FOR THAT PURPOSE:
(1) authorization for telephone transfers by your registered representative;
(2) conversion of a traditional IRA contract to a Roth Conversion IRA contract;
(3) election of the automatic investment program;
(4) election of the rebalancing program;
(5) contract surrender and withdrawal requests;
(6) tax withholding election; and
(7) election of the beneficiary continuation option.
WE ALSO HAVE SPECIFIC FORMS THAT WE RECOMMEND YOU USE FOR THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF
REQUESTS:
(1) address changes;
(2) beneficiary changes; and
(3) transfers between variable investment options.
TO CANCEL OR CHANGE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WE REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
GENERALLY AT LEAST SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS BEFORE THE NEXT SCHEDULED TRANSACTION:
(1) automatic investment program;
(2) dollar cost averaging;
(3) rebalancing;
(4) substantially equal withdrawals;
(5) systematic withdrawals; and
(6) the date annuity payments are to begin.
You must sign and date all these requests. Any written request that is not on
one of our forms must include your name and your contract number along with
adequate details about the notice you wish to give or the action you wish us to
take.
SIGNATURES:
The proper person to sign forms, notices and requests would normally be the
owner. If there are joint owners both must sign.
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PROFESSIONAL Equitable Accumulator Plus' variable investment options invest in 23 different portfolios
INVESTMENT managed by professional investment advisers.
MANAGEMENT
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TAX ADVANTAGES o On earnings inside the No tax on any dividends, interest, or capital gains until you
contract make withdrawals from your contract or receive annuity payments.
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o On transfers inside the No tax on transfers among variable investment options.
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If you are buying a contract to fund a retirement plan that already provides tax deferral under sections
of the Internal Revenue Code (IRA and QP), you should do so for the contract's features and benefits
other than tax deferral. In such situations, the tax deferral of the contract does not provide additional
benefits.
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CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS Initial minimum: $25,000
Additional minimum: $1,000
$100 monthly and $300 quarterly under our automatic investment
program (NQ contracts)
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Maximum contribution limitations may apply.
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CREDIT We allocate your contributions to your account value. We allocate a credit to your account value at the
same time that we allocate your contributions. The amount of the credit is equal to 4% of each
contribution. The credit is subject to recovery by us in certain limited circumstances.
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ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY o Lump sum withdrawals
o Several withdrawal options on a periodic basis
o Contract surrender
You may incur a withdrawal charge for certain withdrawals or if you surrender your contract. You may also
incur income tax and a tax penalty.
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PAYOUT ALTERNATIVES o Annuity payout options
o Income Manager(R) payout options
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES o Dollar cost averaging
o Automatic investment program
o Account value rebalancing (quarterly, semiannually, and annually )
o Unlimited free transfers
o Waiver of withdrawal charge for disability, terminal illness, or confinement to a nursing home
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FEES AND CHARGES o Daily charges on amounts invested in variable investment options for mortality and expense risks,
administrative, and distribution charges at an annual rate of 1.60%.
o No sales charge deducted at the time you make contributions and no annual contract fee.
o During the first nine contract years following a contribution, a charge will be deducted from
amounts that you withdraw that exceed 15 % of your account value. We use the account value on the
most recent contract date anniversary to calculate the 15% amount available. The charge is 8% in
each of the first two contract years following a contribution. It declines by 1% each year beginning
in the third contract year to 1% in the ninth contract year. There is no withdrawal charge in the
tenth and later contract years following a contribution.
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The "contract date" is the effective date of a contract. This usually is the business day we receive
your initial contribution. Your contract date will be shown in your contract. The 12-month period
beginning on your contract date and each 12-month period after that date is a "contract year." The
end of each 12-month period is your "contract date anniversary."
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o We deduct a charge for taxes such as premium taxes that may be imposed in your state. This charge is
generally deducted from the amount applied to an annuity payout option.
o We generally deduct a $350 annuity administrative fee from amounts applied to purchase certain life
annuity payout options.
o Annual expenses of EQ Advisors Trust portfolios are calculated as a percentage of the average daily
net assets invested in each portfolio. These expenses include management and advisory fees ranging
from 0.25% to 1.15% annually, 12b-1 Fees and charges fees of 0.25 % annually, and other expenses.
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ANNUITANT ISSUE AGES NQ:0-80
Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA: 20-78
QP: 20-70
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THE ABOVE IS NOT A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF ALL MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE
CONTRACT. IN SOME CASES RESTRICTIONS OR EXCEPTIONS APPLY. ALSO, ALL FEATURES OF
THE CONTRACT ARE NOT NECESSARILY AVAILABLE IN YOUR STATE OR AT CERTAIN AGES.
For more detailed information we urge you to read the contents of this
prospectus, as well as your contract. Please feel free to speak with your
registered representative, or call us, if you have any questions.
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Fee table
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The fee table below will help you understand the various charges and expenses
that apply to your contract. The table reflects charges you will directly incur
under the contract, as well as charges and expenses of the portfolios that you
will bear indirectly. Charges for taxes, such as premium taxes, may also apply.
Also, an annuity administrative fee may apply when your annuity payments are to
begin. Each of the charges and expenses is more fully described under "Charges
and expenses" later in this prospectus. For a complete description of portfolio
charges and expenses, please see the attached prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust.
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Charges we deduct from your variable investment options expressed as an annual
percentage of daily net assets
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Mortality and expense risks(1) 1.10%
Administrative(2) 0.25%
Distribution O.25%
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WITHDRAWAL CHARGE AS A PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS (deducted if you Contract year
surrender your contract or make certain withdrawals. The withdrawal charge 1 .................. 8.00%
percentage we use is determined by the contract year in which you make the 2 .................. 8.00%
withdrawal or surrender your contract. For each contribution, we consider the 3 .................. 7.00%
contract year in which we receive that contribution to be "contract year 1")(3) 4 .................. 6.00%
5 .................. 5.00%
6 .................. 4.00%
7 .................. 3.00%
8 .................. 2.00%
9 .................. 1.00%
10+ ................ 0.00%
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EQ ADVISORS TRUST ANNUAL EXPENSES
(AS A PERCENTAGE OF AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS IN EACH PORTFOLIO)
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TOTAL
OTHER ANNUAL
EXPENSES EXPENSES
MANAGEMENT (AFTER EXPENSE (AFTER EXPENSE
FEES(4) 12B-1 FEES(5) LIMITATION)(6) LIMITATION)(7)
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Alliance Money Market 0.35% 0.25% 0.03% 0.63%
Alliance High Yield 0.60% 0.25% 0.04% 0.89%
Alliance Common Stock 0.36% 0.25% 0.04% 0.65%
Alliance Aggressive Stock 0.54% 0.25% 0.04% 0.83%
Alliance Small Cap Growth 0.90% 0.25% 0.06% 1.21%
EQ/Alliance Premier Growth 0.90% 0.25% 0.00% 1.15%
BT Equity 500 Index 0.25% 0.25% 0.05% 0.55%
BT Small Company Index 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.75%
BT International Equity Index 0.35% 0.25% 0.40% 1.00%
Capital Guardian U.S. Equity 0.65% 0.25% 0.05% 0.95%
Capital Guardian Research 0.65% 0.25% 0.05% 0.95%
Capital Guardian International 0.75% 0.25% 0.20% 1.20%
EQ/Evergreen 0.75% 0.25% 0.05% 1.05%
EQ/Evergreen Foundation 0.63% 0.25% 0.07% 0.95%
JPM Core Bond 0.45% 0.25% 0.10% 0.80%
Lazard Large Cap Value 0.55% 0.25% 0.15% 0.95%
Lazard Small Cap Value 0.80% 0.25% 0.15% 1.20%
MFS Growth with Income 0.55% 0.25% 0.05% 0.85%
MFS Research 0.55% 0.25% 0.05% 0.85%
MFS Emerging Growth Companies 0.55% 0.25% 0.05% 0.85%
Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity 0.55% 0.25% 0.05% 0.85%
Merrill Lynch World Strategy 0.70% 0.25% 0.25% 1.20%
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity 1.15% 0.25% 0.35% 1.75%
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Notes:
(1) A portion of this charge is for providing the guaranteed minimum death
benefit.
(2) We reserve the right to increase this charge to a maximum annual rate of
0.35%.
(3) Deducted upon a withdrawal of amounts in excess of the 15% free withdrawal
amount and upon surrender of a contract.
(4) The management fees or the maximum management fees, if a maximum applies,
for each portfolio cannot be increased without a vote of that portfolio's
shareholders.
(5) Portfolio shares are all subject to fees imposed under the distribution
plan (the "Rule 12b-1 Plan") adopted by EQ Advisors Trust pursuant to Rule
12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The 12b-1 fee will not be
increased for the life of the contracts. Prior to October 18, 1999, the
total annual expenses for the Alliance Small Cap Growth portfolio were
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limited to 1.20% under an expense limitation arrangement related to that
portfolio's Rule 12b-1 Plan. The arrangement is no longer in effect. The
amounts shown have been restated to reflect the expenses that would have
been incurred in 1998, absent the expense limitation agreement.
(6) The amounts shown as "Other Expenses" will fluctuate from year to year
depending on actual expenses. See footnote (7) for any expense limitation
agreements. On October 18, 1999, the Alliance portfolios (other than
EQ/Alliance Premier Growth) became part of the portfolios of EQ Advisors
Trust. The "Other Expenses" for these portfolios have been restated to
reflect the estimated expenses that would have been incurred had these
portfolios been portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust for the year ended December
31, 1998. The restated expenses reflect an increase of 0.01%.
(7) Equitable Life, EQ Advisors Trust's manager, has entered into an expense
limitation agreement with respect to certain portfolios. Under this
agreement Equitable Life has agreed to waive or limit its fees and assume
other expenses. Under the expense limitation agreement, total annual
operating expenses of certain portfolios (other than interest, taxes,
brokerage commissions, capitalized expenditures, extraordinary expenses,
and 12b-1 fees) are limited as a percentage of the average daily net assets
of the following portfolios: 0.90% for EQ/Alliance Premier Growth; 0.30%
for BT Equity 500 Index; 0.50% for BT Small Company Index; 0.75% for BT
International Equity Index; 0.70% for Capital Guardian U.S. Equity and
Capital Guardian Research; 0.95% for Capital Guardian International; 0.80%
for EQ/Evergreen; 0.70% for EQ/Evergreen Foundation; 0.55% for JPM Core
Bond; 0.70% for Lazard Large Cap Value; 0.95% for Lazard Small Cap Value;
0.60% for MFS Growth with Income, MFS Research, MFS Emerging Growth
Companies, and Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity; 0.95% for Merrill Lynch
World Strategy; and 1.50% for Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity. The
expenses shown for the BT International Equity Index, BT Small Company
Index, and Lazard Large Cap Value portfolios reflect an increase effective
on May 1, 1999.
Absent the expense limitation, the "Other Expenses" for 1998 on an
annualized basis for each of the portfolios would have been as follows:
0.33% for BT Equity 500 Index; 1.31% for BT Small Company Index; 0.89% for
BT International Equity Index; 0.33% for JPM Core Bond; 0.40% for Lazard
Large Cap Value; 0.49% for Lazard Small Cap Value; 0.25% for MFS Research;
0.24% for MFS Emerging Growth Companies; 0.26% for Merrill Lynch Basic
Value Equity; 0.66% for Merrill Lynch World Strategy; and 1.23% for Morgan
Stanley Emerging Markets Equity. For the following portfolios, the "Other
Expenses" for 1999, absent the expense limitation, are estimated to be as
follows: 0.74% for EQ/Alliance Premier Growth, Capital Guardian U.S.
Equity, and Capital Guardian Research; 1.03% for Capital Guardian
International; 0.76% for EQ/Evergreen; 0.86% for EQ/Evergreen Foundation,
and 0.59% for MFS Growth with Income. Initial seed capital was invested on
December 31, 1998 for the EQ/Evergreen, EQ/Evergreen Foundation, and MFS
Growth with Income portfolios and April 30, 1999 for the EQ/Alliance
Premier Growth, Capital Guardian U.S. Equity, Capital Guardian Research,
and Capital Guardian International portfolios and therefore expenses have
been estimated.
Each portfolio may at a later date make a reimbursement to Equitable Life
for any of the management fees waived or limited and other expenses assumed
and paid by Equitable Life pursuant to the expense limitation agreement
provided that, among other things, such portfolio has reached sufficient
size to permit such reimbursement to be made and provided that the
portfolio's current annual operating expenses do not exceed the operating
expense limit determined for such portfolio. For more information see the
prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust.
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EXAMPLES
The examples below show the expenses that a hypothetical contract owner would
pay in the situations illustrated. We assume that a $1,000 contribution plus a
$40 credit is invested in one of the variable investment options listed and a 5%
annual return is earned on the assets in that option.(1)
The examples should not be considered a representation of past or future
expenses for each option. Actual expenses may be greater or less than those
shown. Similarly, the annual rate of return assumed in the examples is not an
estimate or guarantee of future investment performance.
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IF YOU SURRENDER YOUR CONTRACT IF YOU DO NOT SURRENDER YOUR CONTRACT
AT THE END OF EACH PERIOD SHOWN, AT THE END OF EACH PERIOD SHOWN,
THE EXPENSES WOULD BE: THE EXPENSES WOULD BE:
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1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS
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Alliance Money Market $103.56 $142.60 $174.33 $266.36 $23.56 $ 72.60 $124.33 $266.36
Alliance High Yield $106.24 $150.66 $187.77 $293.22 $26.24 $ 80.66 $137.77 $293.22
Alliance Common Stock $103.76 $143.21 $175.34 $268.42 $23.76 $ 73.21 $125.34 $268.42
Alliance Aggressive Stock $105.62 $148.80 $184.67 $287.06 $25.62 $ 78.80 $134.67 $287.06
Alliance Small Cap Growth $109.54 $160.52 $204.13 $325.37 $29.54 $ 90.52 $154.13 $325.37
EQ/Alliance Premier Growth $108.92 $158.67 -- -- $28.92 $ 88.67 -- --
BT Equity 500 Index $102.73 $140.10 $170.14 $257.93 $22.73 $ 70.10 $120.14 $257.93
BT Small Company Index $104.79 $146.31 $180.53 $278.81 $24.79 $ 76.31 $130.53 $278.81
BT International Equity Index $107.37 $154.05 $193.41 $304.38 $27.37 $ 84.05 $143.41 $304.38
Capital Guardian U.S. Equity $106.86 $152.51 -- -- $26.86 $ 82.51 -- --
Capital Guardian Research $106.86 $152.51 -- -- $26.86 $ 82.51 -- --
Capital Guardian International $109.44 $160.22 -- -- $29.44 $ 90.22 -- --
EQ/Evergreen $107.89 $155.60 -- -- $27.89 $ 85.60 -- --
EQ/Evergreen Foundation $106.86 $152.51 -- -- $26.86 $ 82.51 -- --
JPM Core Bond $105.31 $147.87 $183.12 $283.98 $25.31 $ 77.87 $133.12 $283.98
Lazard Large Cap Value $106.86 $152.51 $190.85 $299.32 $26.86 $ 82.51 $140.85 $299.32
Lazard Small Cap Value $109.44 $160.22 $203.63 $324.39 $29.44 $ 90.22 $153.63 $324.39
MFS Growth with Income $105.83 $149.42 -- -- $25.83 $ 79.42 -- --
MFS Research $105.83 $149.42 $185.71 $289.13 $25.83 $ 79.42 $135.71 $289.13
MFS Emerging Growth Companies $105.83 $149.42 $185.71 $289.13 $25.83 $ 79.42 $135.71 $289.13
Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity $105.83 $149.42 $185.71 $289.13 $25.83 $ 79.42 $135.71 $289.13
Merrill Lynch World Strategy $109.44 $160.22 $203.63 $324.39 $29.44 $ 90.22 $153.63 $324.39
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity $115.11 $177.02 $231.25 $377.46 $35.11 $107.02 $181.25 $377.46
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(1) The amount accumulated from the $1,000 contribution plus the $40 credit
could not be paid in the form of an annuity payout option at the end of any
of the periods shown in the examples. This is because if the amount applied
to purchase an annuity payout option is less than $2,000, or the initial
payment is less than $20, we may pay the amount to you in a single sum
instead of as payments under an annuity payout option. See "Accessing your
money."
IF YOU ELECT AN ANNUITY PAYOUT OPTION:
Assuming an annuity payout option could be issued (see note (1) above), and you
elect a life annuity payout option, the expenses shown in the examples for "if
you do not surrender your contract" would, in each case, be increased by $4.43
based on the average amount applied to annuity payout options in 1998. See
"Annuity administrative fee" under "Charges and expenses."
CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Please see Appendix I at the end of this prospectus for the unit values and the
number of units outstanding as of the end of the periods shown for each of the
variable investment options available as of December 31, 1998.
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HOW YOU CAN PURCHASE AND CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR CONTRACT
You may purchase a contract by making payments to us that we call
"contributions." We require a minimum initial contribution of $25,000 for you to
purchase a contract. You may make additional contributions of at least $1,000
each, subject to limitations noted below. The following table summarizes our
rules regarding contributions to your contract. All ages in the table refer to
the age of the annuitant named in the contract.
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The "annuitant" is the person who is the measuring life for determining contract
benefits. The annuitant is not necessarily the contract owner.
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AVAILABLE FOR
CONTRACT ANNUITANT ISSUE
TYPE AGES SOURCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS
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NQ 0 through 80 o After-tax money. o No additional contributions after
age 81.
o Paid to us by check or transfer
of contract value in a tax-
deferred exchange under
Section 1035 of the Internal
Revenue Code.
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Rollover IRA 20 through 78 o Rollovers from a qualified o No rollover or direct transfer
plan. contributions after age 79.
o Rollovers from a Tax-Sheltered o Contributions after age 70 1/2 must
Annuity ("TSA"). be net of required minimum
distributions.
o Rollovers from another o Regular IRA contributions are not
traditional individual permitted.
retirement arrangement.
o Direct custodian-to-custodian
transfers from another
traditional individual
retirement arrangement.
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AVAILABLE FOR
CONTRACT ANNUITANT ISSUE
TYPE AGES SOURCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS
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Roth Conversion 20 through 78 o Rollovers from another Roth IRA. o No additional rollover or direct
IRA transfer contributions after age
o Conversion rollovers from a 79.
traditional IRA.
o Conversion rollovers after age
o Direct transfers from 70 1/2 must be net of required
another Roth IRA. minimum distributions for the
traditional IRA you are rolling
over.
o You cannot roll over funds from a
traditional IRA if your adjusted
gross income is $100,000 or more.
o Regular after-tax contributions
are not permitted.
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QP 20 through 70 o Only transfer contributions o Regular ongoing payroll
from an existing qualified contributions are not permitted.
plan trust as a change of
investment vehicle under o Only one additional contribution
the plan. may be made during a contract year.
o The plan must be qualified o No additional transfer contributions
under Section 401(a) of the after age 71.
Internal Revenue Code.
o For defined benefit plans, employee
o For 401(k) plans, transferred contributions are not permitted.
contributions may only include
employee pre-tax contributions.
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See "Tax information" for a more detailed discussion of sources of contributions
and certain contribution limitations. We may refuse to accept any contribution
if the sum of all contributions under all Equitable Accumulator contracts with
the same annuitant would then total more than $1,500,000. We may also refuse to
accept any contribution if the sum of all contributions under all Equitable Life
annuity accumulation contracts that you own would then total more than
$2,500,000.
For information on when contributions are credited under your contract see
"Dates and prices at which contract events occur" under "More information" later
in this prospectus.
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OWNER AND ANNUITANT REQUIREMENTS
Under NQ contracts, the annuitant can be different than the owner. A joint owner
may also be named. Only natural persons can be joint owners. This means that an
entity such as a corporation cannot be a joint owner.
Under Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA contracts, the owner and annuitant
must be the same person.
Under QP contracts, the owner must be the trustee of the qualified plan and the
annuitant must be the plan participant/employee. See Appendix II for more
information on QP contracts.
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A participant is an individual who is currently, or was formerly, participating
in an eligible employer's QP plan.
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HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
Except as noted below, contributions must be by check drawn on a U.S. bank, in
U.S. dollars, and made payable to Equitable Life. We do not accept third-party
checks endorsed to us except for rollover contributions, tax-free exchanges or
trustee checks that involve no refund. All checks are subject to our ability to
collect the funds. We reserve the right to reject a payment if it is received in
an unacceptable form.
For your convenience, we will accept initial and additional contributions by
wire transmittal from certain broker-dealers who have agreements with us for
this purpose. Additional contributions may also be made under our automatic
investment program. These methods of payment are discussed in detail under "More
information" later in this prospectus.
Your initial contribution must generally be accompanied by an application and
any other form we need to process the payments. If any information is missing or
unclear, we will try to obtain that information. If we are unable to obtain all
of the information we require within five business days after we receive an
incomplete application or form, we will inform the registered representative
submitting the application on your behalf. We will then return the contribution
to you unless you specifically direct us to keep your contribution until we
receive the required information.
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Our "business day" is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading.
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SECTION 1035 EXCHANGES
You may apply the value of an existing nonqualified deferred annuity contract
(or life insurance or endowment contract) to purchase an Equitable Accumulator
Plus NQ contract in a tax-free exchange if you follow certain procedures as
shown in the form that we require you to use. Also see "Tax information" later
in this prospectus.
WHAT ARE YOUR VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS UNDER THE CONTRACT?
Your investment results in any one of the 23 variable investment options will
depend on the investment performance of the underlying portfolios. Listed below
are the currently available portfolios, their investment objectives, and their
advisers.
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PORTFOLIOS OF EQ ADVISORS TRUST
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PORTFOLIO NAME OBJECTIVE ADVISER
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Alliance Money Market High level of current income while preserving assets Alliance Capital Management L.P.
and maintaining liquidity
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Alliance High Yield High return by maximizing current income Alliance Capital Management L.P.
and, to the extent consistent with that
objective, capital appreciation
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Alliance Common Stock Long-term growth of capital and increasing income Alliance Capital Management L.P.
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Alliance Aggressive Stock Long-term growth of capital Alliance Capital Management L.P.
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Alliance Small Cap Growth Long-term growth of capital Alliance Capital Management L.P.
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EQ/Alliance Premier Growth Long-term growth of capital Alliance Capital Management L.P.
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BT Equity 500 Index Replicate as closely as possible (before Bankers Trust Company
deduction of portfolio expenses) the total
return of the Standard & Poor's 500
Composite Stock Price Index
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BT Small Company Index Replicate as closely as possible (before Bankers Trust Company
deduction of portfolio expenses) the total
return of the Russell 2000 Index
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BT International Equity Index Replicate as closely as possible (before Bankers Trust Company
deduction of portfolio expenses) the total
return of the Morgan Stanley Capital
International Europe, Australia, Far East Index
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Capital Guardian U.S. Equity Long-term growth of capital Capital Guardian Trust Company
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Capital Guardian Research Long-term growth of capital Capital Guardian Trust Company
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Capital Guardian International Long-term growth of capital by investing primarily Capital Guardian Trust Company
in non-United States equity securities
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EQ/Evergreen Capital appreciation Evergreen Asset Management Corp.
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EQ/Evergreen Foundation In order of priority, reasonable income, Evergreen Asset Management Corp.
conservation of capital, and capital appreciation
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PORTFOLIOS OF EQ ADVISORS TRUST
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PORTFOLIO NAME OBJECTIVE ADVISER
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JPM Core Bond High total return consistent with moderate risk J.P. Morgan Investment Management
Inc. of capital and maintenance of liquidity
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Lazard Large Cap Value Capital appreciation Lazard Asset Management
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Lazard Small Cap Value Capital appreciation Lazard Asset Management
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MFS Growth with Income Reasonable current income and long-term growth of Massachusetts Financial Services
Company capital and income
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MFS Research Long-term growth of capital and future income Massachusetts Financial Services
Company
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MFS Emerging Growth Companies Long-term capital growth Massachusetts Financial Services
Company
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Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity Capital appreciation and secondarily, income Merrill Lynch Asset Management, L.P.
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Merrill Lynch World Strategy High total investment return Merrill Lynch Asset Management, L.P.
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Long-term capital appreciation Morgan Stanley Asset Management
Markets Equity
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Other important information about the portfolios is included in the prospectus
for EQ Advisors Trust attached at the end of this prospectus.
ALLOCATING YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS
You may allocate your contributions to one or more, or all, of the variable
investment options. Allocations must be in whole percentages and you may change
your allocations at any time. However, the total of your allocations must equal
100%. Once contributions are allocated to the variable investment options they
become part of your account value. We discuss account value under "Determining
your contract's value."
CREDITS
A credit will also be allocated to your account value at the same time that we
allocate your contribution. The amount of the credit is equal to 4% of the
amount of each contribution. Credits are allocated to the same variable
investment options based on the same percentages used to allocate your
contributions.
We will recover the amount of the credit if you exercise your right to cancel
the contract. See "Your right to cancel within a certain number of days" below.
Also, if you start receiving annuity payments within three years of making any
additional contribution, we will recover the amount of the credit that applies
to that contribution.
We do not consider credits to be contributions for purposes of any discussion in
this prospectus. Credits are also not considered to be your investment in the
contract for tax purposes.
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GUARANTEED MINIMUM DEATH BENEFIT
Applicable for annuitant ages 0 through 79 at issue of NQ contracts; 20 through
78 at issue of Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA contracts; and 20 through 70
at issue of QP contracts.
You may elect either the "5% roll up to age 80" or the "annual ratchet to age
80" guaranteed minimum death benefit when you apply for a contract. Once you
have made your election, you may not change it.
5% ROLL UP TO AGE 80. On the contract date, the guaranteed minimum death benefit
equals your initial contribution plus the credit. Thereafter, the guaranteed
minimum death benefit will be credited with interest each day through the
annuitant's age 80. The effective annual interest rate is 5% except for amounts
invested in the Alliance Money Market option. Amounts in the Alliance Money
Market option will be credited with interest at a 3% effective annual rate. No
interest is credited after the annuitant is age 80.
If you make additional contributions, we will increase your current guaranteed
minimum death benefit by the dollar amount of the additional contribution plus
the amount of the credit on the date the contribution is allocated to your
variable investment options. If you take a withdrawal from your contract, we
will adjust your guaranteed minimum death benefit for the withdrawal on the date
you take the withdrawal.
The 5% roll up to age 80 guaranteed minimum death benefit is not available in
New York.
ANNUAL RATCHET TO AGE 80. On the contract date, your guaranteed minimum death
benefit equals your initial contribution plus the credit. Then, on each contract
date anniversary, we will determine your guaranteed minimum death benefit by
comparing your current guaranteed minimum death benefit to your account value on
that contract date anniversary. If your account value is higher than your
guaranteed minimum death benefit, we will increase your guaranteed minimum death
benefit to equal your account value. On the other hand, if your account value on
the contract date anniversary is less than your guaranteed minimum death
benefit, we will not adjust your guaranteed minimum death benefit either up or
down.
If you make additional contributions, we will increase your current
guaranteed minimum death benefit by the dollar amount of the contribution plus
the amount of the credit on the date the contribution is allocated to your
variable investment options. If you take a withdrawal from your contract, we
will adjust your guaranteed minimum death benefit on the date you take the
withdrawal.
Applicable for an annuitant that is age 80 when the contract is issued.
On the contract date, your guaranteed minimum death benefit equals your initial
contribution plus the credit. Thereafter, it will be increased by the dollar
amount of any additional contributions. We will adjust your guaranteed minimum
death benefit if you take any withdrawals.
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Please see "How withdrawals affect your guaranteed minimum death benefit" under
"Accessing your money" for information on how withdrawals affect your guaranteed
minimum death benefit.
See Appendix III for an example of how we calculate the guaranteed minimum death
benefit.
YOUR RIGHT TO CANCEL WITHIN A CERTAIN NUMBER OF DAYS
If for any reason you are not satisfied with your contract, you may return it to
us for a refund. To exercise this cancellation right you must mail the contract
directly to our processing office within 10 days after you receive it. In some
states, this "free look" period may be longer.
Generally, your refund will equal your account value under the contract and will
reflect any investment gain or loss in the variable investment options that also
reflect the daily charges we deduct through the date we receive your contract.
Please note that you will forfeit the credit by exercising this right of
cancellation. Some states require that
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we refund the full amount of your contribution (not reflecting any investment
gain or loss). For any IRA contract returned to us within seven days after you
receive it, we are required to refund the full amount of your contribution.
We may require that you wait six months before you may apply for a contract with
us again if:
o you cancel your contract during the free look period; or
o you change your mind before you receive your contract whether we have
received your contribution or not.
Please see "Tax information" for possible consequences of cancelling your
contract.
If you fully convert an existing traditional IRA contract to a Roth Conversion
IRA contract, you may cancel your Roth Conversion IRA contract and return to a
Rollover IRA contract. Our processing office or your registered representative
can provide you with the cancellation instructions.
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YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
Your "account value" is the total value you have in the variable investment
options. This amount is subject to certain fees and charges discussed under
"Charges and expenses."
Your contract also has a "cash value." At any time before annuity payments
begin, your contract's cash value is equal to the account value, less any
withdrawal charge that may apply if you surrender your contract. The 15% free
withdrawal amount does not apply if you surrender your contract. Please see
"Surrendering your contract to receive its cash value" under "Accessing your
money."
YOUR CONTRACT'S VALUE IN THE VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Each variable investment option invests in shares of a corresponding portfolio.
Your value in each variable investment option is measured by "units." The value
of your units will increase or decrease as though you had invested it in the
corresponding portfolio's shares directly. The number of units you own will be
reduced by the amount of the fees and charges that we deduct under the contract.
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The unit value for each variable investment option depends on the investment
performance of that option, minus daily charges for mortality and expense risks,
administrative, and distribution expenses. On any day, your value in any
variable investment option equals the number of units credited to that option,
adjusted for any units deducted from your contract under that option, multiplied
by that day's value for one unit. The number of your contract units in any
variable investment option does not change unless you make additional
contributions, make a withdrawal, or transfer amounts between variable
investment options. In addition, when we deduct any withdrawal charge the number
of units credited to your contract will be reduced. A description of how unit
values are calculated is found in the SAI.
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TRANSFERRING YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
At any time before the date annuity payments are to begin, you can transfer some
or all of your account value among the variable investment options.
You may request a transfer in writing or by telephone using TOPS. You must send
in all written transfer requests directly to our processing office. Transfer
requests should specify:
(1) the contract number,
(2) the dollar amounts or percentages of your current account value to be
transferred, and
(3) the variable investment options to and from which you are transferring.
We may, at any time, restrict the use of market timers and other agents acting
under a power of attorney who are acting on behalf of more than one contract
owner. Any agreements to use market timing services to make transfers are
subject to our rules in effect at that time.
We will confirm all transfers in writing.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
Dollar cost averaging allows you to gradually transfer amounts from the Alliance
Money Market option to the other variable investment options by periodically
transferring approximately the same dollar amount to the variable investment
options you select. This will cause you to purchase more units if the unit's
value is low and fewer units if the unit's value is high. Therefore, you may get
a lower average cost per unit over the long term. This plan of investing,
however, does not guarantee that you will earn a profit or be protected against
losses.
If your value in the Alliance Money Market option is at least $5,000, you may
choose, at any time, to have a specified dollar amount or percentage of your
value transferred from that option to the other variable investment options. You
can select to have transfers made on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. The
transfer date will be the same calendar day of the month as the contract date,
but not later than the 28th day of the month. You can also specify the number of
transfers or instruct us to continue making the transfers until all amounts in
the Alliance Money Market option have been transferred out.
The minimum amount that we will transfer each time is $250. The maximum amount
we will transfer is equal to your value in the Alliance Money Market option at
the time the program is elected, divided by the number of transfers scheduled to
be made.
If, on any transfer date, your value in the Alliance Money Market option is
equal to or less than the amount you have elected to have transferred, the
entire amount will be transferred. The dollar cost averaging program will then
end. You may change the transfer amount once each contract year or cancel this
program at any time.
Dollar cost averaging may not be elected if you are participating in the
rebalancing program.
REBALANCING YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
We currently offer a rebalancing program that you can use to automatically
reallocate your account value among the variable investment options. You must
tell us:
(a) the percentage you want invested in each variable investment option (whole
percentages only), and
(b) how often you want the rebalancing to occur (quarterly, semiannually, or
annually on a contract year basis. Rebalancing will occur on the same day
of the month as the contract date).
While your rebalancing program is in effect, we will transfer amounts among each
variable investment option so that the percentage of your account value that you
specify is invested in each option at the end of each rebalancing date. Your
entire account value must be included in the rebalancing program.
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Rebalancing does not assure a profit or protect against loss. You should
periodically review your allocation percentages as your needs change. You may
want to discuss the rebalancing program with your registered representative or
other financial adviser before electing the program.
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You may elect the rebalancing program at any time. You may also change your
allocation instructions or cancel the program at any time. If you request a
transfer while the rebalancing program is in effect, we will process the
transfer as requested and then cancel the rebalancing program.
You may not elect the rebalancing program if you are participating in the dollar
cost averaging program.
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WITHDRAWING YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
You have several ways to withdraw your account value before annuity payments
begin. The table below shows the methods available under each type of contract.
More information follows the table. For the tax consequences of withdrawals, see
"Tax information."
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METHOD OF WITHDRAWAL
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SUBSTANTIALLY MINIMUM
CONTRACT LUMP SUM SYSTEMATIC EQUAL DISTRIBUTION
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Conversion
IRA Yes Yes Yes No
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LUMP SUM WITHDRAWALS
(All contracts)
You may take lump sum withdrawals from your account value at any time. The
minimum amount you may withdraw is $1,000. If you request to withdraw more than
90% of a contract's current cash value we will treat it as a request to
surrender the contract for its cash value. See "Surrendering your contract to
receive its cash value" below.
Lump sum withdrawals in excess of the 15% free withdrawal amount may be subject
to a withdrawal charge.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWALS
(NQ, Rollover IRA, and Roth Conversion IRA contracts only)
You may take systematic withdrawals of a particular dollar amount or a
particular percentage of your account value.
You may take systematic withdrawals on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis as
long as the withdrawals do not exceed the following percentages of your account
value: 1.2% monthly, 3.6% quarterly, and 15.0% annually. The minimum amount you
may take in each systematic withdrawal is $250. If the amount withdrawn would be
less than $250 on the date a withdrawal is to be taken, we will not make a
payment and we will terminate your systematic withdrawal election.
We will make the withdrawals on any day of the month that you select as long as
it is not later than the 28th day of the month. If you do not select a date, we
will make the withdrawals on the same calendar day of the month as the contract
date. You must wait at least 28 days after your contract is issued before your
systematic withdrawals can begin.
You may elect to take systematic withdrawals at any time. If you own a Rollover
IRA or Roth Conversion IRA contract, you may elect this withdrawal method only
if you are between ages 59 1/2 and 70 1/2.
You may change the payment frequency, or the amount or percentage of your
systematic withdrawals, once each contract year. However, you may not change the
amount or percentage in any contract year in which you have already taken a lump
sum withdrawal. You can cancel the systematic withdrawal option at any time.
Systematic withdrawals are not subject to a withdrawal charge, except to the
extent that, when added to a lump sum withdrawal previously taken in the same
contract year, the systematic withdrawal exceeds the 15% free withdrawal amount.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL WITHDRAWALS
(Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA contracts only)
The substantially equal withdrawals option allows you to receive distributions
from your account value without triggering the 10% additional federal tax
penalty, which normally applies to distributions made before age 59 1/2. See
"Tax information." Once you begin to take substantially equal withdrawals, you
should not stop them or change the pattern of your withdrawals until the later
of age 59 1/2 or five full years after the first withdrawal. If you stop or
change the withdrawals or take a lump sum withdrawal, you may be liable for the
10% federal tax penalty that would have otherwise been due on prior withdrawals
made under this option and for any interest on those withdrawals.
You may elect to take substantially equal withdrawals at any time before age 59
1/2. We will make the withdrawal on any day of the month that you select as long
as it is not later
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than the 28th day of the month. You may not elect to receive the first payment
in the same contract year in which you took a lump sum withdrawal. We will
calculate the amount of your substantially equal withdrawals based on the method
you choose from the choices we offer. The payments will be made monthly,
quarterly, or annually as you select. These payments will continue until we
receive written notice from you to cancel this option or you take a lump sum
withdrawal. You may elect to start receiving substantially equal withdrawals
again, but the payments may not restart in the same contract year in which you
took a lump sum withdrawal. We will calculate the new withdrawal amount.
Substantially equal withdrawals are not subject to a withdrawal charge.
MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION WITHDRAWALS
(Rollover IRA and QP contracts only -- See "Tax information")
We offer the minimum distribution withdrawal option to help you meet required
minimum distributions under federal income tax rules. You may elect this option
in the year in which you reach age 70 1/2. The minimum amount we will pay out is
$250. You may elect the method you want us to use to calculate your minimum
distribution withdrawals from the choices we offer. Currently, minimum
distribution withdrawal payments will be made annually.
We do not impose a withdrawal charge on minimum distribution withdrawals except
if when added to a lump sum withdrawal previously taken in the same contract
year, the minimum distribution withdrawal exceeds the 15% free withdrawal
amount.
We will calculate your annual payment based on your account value at the end of
the prior calendar year based on the method you choose.
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For Rollover IRA and QP contracts, we will send a form outlining the
distribution options available before you reach age 70 1/2 (if you have not
begun your annuity payments before that time).
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HOW WITHDRAWALS ARE TAKEN FROM YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE
Unless you specify otherwise, we will subtract your withdrawals on a pro rata
basis from your value in the variable investment options.
HOW WITHDRAWALS AFFECT YOUR GUARANTEED MINIMUM DEATH BENEFIT
Withdrawals will reduce your guaranteed minimum death benefit on either a
dollar-for-dollar basis or on a pro rata basis as explained below:
5% roll up to age 80 -- If you elect the 5% roll up to age 80 guaranteed minimum
death benefit, your current guaranteed minimum death benefit will be reduced on
a dollar-for-dollar basis as long as the sum of your withdrawals in a contract
year is 5% or less of the guaranteed minimum death benefit on the most recent
contract date anniversary. Once you take a withdrawal that causes the sum of
your withdrawals in a contract year to exceed 5% of the guaranteed minimum death
benefit on the most recent contract date anniversary, that withdrawal and any
subsequent withdrawals in that same contract year will reduce your current
guaranteed minimum death benefit on a pro rata basis.
Annual ratchet to age 80 -- If you elect the annual ratchet to age 80 guaranteed
minimum death benefit, each withdrawal will always reduce your current
guaranteed minimum death benefit on a pro rata basis.
Annuitant issue age 80 -- If your contract was issued when the annuitant was age
80, each withdrawal will always reduce your current guaranteed minimum death
benefit on a pro rata basis.
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Reduction on a dollar-for-dollar basis means that your current benefit will be
reduced by the dollar amount of the withdrawal. Reduction on a pro rata basis
means that we calculate the percentage of your current account value that is
being withdrawn and we reduce your current benefit by that same percentage. For
example, if your account value is
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$30,000 and you withdraw $12,000, you have withdrawn 40% of your account value.
If your guaranteed minimum death benefit was $40,000 before the withdrawal, it
would be reduced by $16,000 ($40,000 x .40) and your new guaranteed minimum
death benefit after the withdrawal would be $24,000 ($40,000 - $16,000).
The timing of your withdrawals and whether they exceed the 5% threshold
described above can have a significant impact on your guaranteed minimum death
benefit.
SURRENDERING YOUR CONTRACT TO RECEIVE ITS CASH VALUE
You may surrender your contract to receive its cash value at any time while the
annuitant is living and before you begin to receive annuity payments. For a
surrender to be effective, we must receive your written request and your
contract at our processing office. We will determine your cash value on the date
we receive the required information. All benefits under the contract will
terminate as of that date.
You may receive your cash value in a single sum payment or apply it to one or
more of the annuity payout options. See "Choosing your annuity payout options"
below. We will usually pay the cash value within seven calendar days, but we may
delay payment as described in "When to expect payments" below. For the tax
consequences of surrenders, see "Tax information."
WHEN TO EXPECT PAYMENTS
Generally, we will fulfill requests for payments out of the variable investment
options within seven calendar days after the date of the transaction to which
the request relates. These transactions may include applying proceeds to a
variable annuity, payment of a death benefit, payment of any amount you withdraw
(less any withdrawal charge) and, upon surrender, payment of the cash value. We
may postpone such payments or applying proceeds for any period during which:
(1) the New York Stock Exchange is closed or restricts trading,
(2) sales of securities or determination of the fair value of a variable
investment option's assets is not reasonably practicable because of an
emergency, or
(3) the SEC, by order, permits us to defer payment to protect people remaining
in the variable investment options.
We also may defer payments for a reasonable amount of time (not to exceed 15
days) while we are waiting for a contribution check to clear.
All payments are made by check and are mailed to you (or the payee named in a
tax-free exchange) by U.S. mail, unless you request that we use an express
delivery service at your expense.
CHOOSING YOUR ANNUITY PAYOUT OPTIONS
Equitable Accumulator Plus offers you several choices for receiving retirement
income. Each choice enables you to receive fixed or, in some cases, variable
annuity payments.
You can choose from among the six different annuity payout options listed below.
Restrictions apply, depending on the type of contract you own.
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Life annuity -- period certain
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Period certain annuity
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ANNUITY PAYOUT OPTIONS
You can choose from among the following annuity payout
options:
o Life annuity: An annuity that guarantees payments for the rest of the
annuitant's life. Payments end with the last monthly payment before the
annuitant's death. Because there is no continuation of benefits following
the annuitant's death with this payout option, it provides the
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highest monthly payment of any of the life annuity options, so long as the
annuitant is living.
o Life annuity -- period certain: An annuity that guarantees payments for the
rest of the annuitant's life. If the annuitant dies before the end of a
selected period of time ("period certain"), payments continue to the
beneficiary for the balance of the period certain. A life annuity with a
period certain of 10 years is the normal form of annuity under the
contracts. The period certain cannot extend beyond the annuitant's life
expectancy.
o Life annuity -- refund certain: An annuity that guarantees payments for the
rest of the annuitant's life. If the annuitant dies before the amount
applied to purchase the annuity option has been recovered, payments to the
beneficiary will continue until that amount has been recovered. This payout
option is available only as a fixed annuity.
o Period certain annuity: An annuity that guarantees payments for a specific
period of time, usually 5, 10, 15, or 20 years. This option does not
guarantee payments for the rest of the annuitant's life. It does not permit
any repayment of the unpaid principal, so you cannot elect to receive part
of the payments as a single sum payment with the rest paid in monthly
annuity payments. Currently, this payout option is available only as a
fixed annuity.
All of the above payout options are available as fixed annuities. With fixed
annuities, we guarantee fixed annuity payments that will be based either on the
tables of guaranteed annuity payments in your contract or on our then current
annuity rates, whichever is more favorable for you.
The life annuity, life annuity -- period certain, and life annuity -- refund
certain payout options are available on a single life or joint and survivor life
basis. The joint and survivor life annuity guarantees payments for the rest of
the annuitant's life and, after the annuitant's death, payments continue to the
survivor.
The following annuity payout options are available as variable annuities:
o Life annuity (except in New York)
o Life annuity -- period certain
o Joint and survivor life annuity (100% to survivor)
o Joint and survivor life period certain annuity (100% to survivor)
Variable annuities may be funded through your choice of variable investment
options investing in portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust. The contract also offers a
fixed annuity payout option that can be elected in combination with the variable
annuity payout options. The amount of each variable annuity payment will
fluctuate, depending upon the performance of the variable investment options,
and whether the actual rate of investment return is higher or lower than an
assumed base rate. Please see "Annuity Unit Values" in the SAI.
We may offer other payout options not outlined here. Your registered
representative can provide details.
SELECTING AN ANNUITY PAYOUT OPTION
When you select a payout option, we will issue you a separate written agreement
confirming your right to receive annuity payments. We require you to return your
contract before annuity payments begin.
For NQ, Rollover IRA, and Roth Conversion IRA contracts, unless you choose a
different payout option, we will pay annuity payments under a life annuity with
a period certain of 10 years. The only payout options available under QP
contracts are the life annuity 10 year period certain and the joint and survivor
life annuity 10 year period certain. You choose whether these payments will be
either fixed or variable.
You can choose the date annuity payments begin but it may not be earlier than
five years from the contract date. You can change the date your annuity payments
are to begin anytime before that date as long as you do not choose a date later
than the 28th day of any month. Also, that date may not be
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later than the contract date anniversary that follows the annuitant's 90th
birthday. This may be different in some states.
If you elect to start receiving annuity payments within three years of making an
additional contribution, we will recover the amount of any credit that applies
to that contribution.
Before your annuity payments are to begin, we will notify you by letter that the
annuity payout options are available. Once you have selected a payout option and
payments have begun, no change can be made other than transfers (if permitted in
the future) among the variable investment options if a variable annuity is
selected.
The amount of the annuity payments will depend on:
(1) the amount applied to purchase the annuity;
(2) the type of annuity chosen, and whether it is fixed or variable. If you
choose a variable annuity, we will use an assumed base rate of either 5% or
3 1/2% to calculate the level of payments. We provide information about the
assumed base rate in the SAI;
(3) in the case of a life annuity, the annuitant's age (or the annuitant's and
joint annuitant's ages); and
(4) in certain instances, the sex of the annuitant(s).
In no event will you ever receive payments under a fixed option or an initial
payment under a variable option of less than the minimum amounts guaranteed by
the contract.
If, at the time you elect a payout option, the amount to be applied is less than
$2,000 or the initial payment under the form elected is less than $20 monthly,
we reserve the right to pay the account value in a single sum rather than as
payments under the payout option chosen.
INCOME MANAGER PAYOUT OPTIONS
For NQ and IRA contracts, two Income Manager payout options are also available.
These are the Income Manager (life annuity with a period certain) and the Income
Manager (period certain).
For QP contracts, the Income Manager payout options are available only after the
trustee of the qualified plan directly rolls over the QP contract to a Rollover
IRA contract. In this process the ownership of the QP contract is changed to the
annuitant. The rollover to a Rollover IRA contract and the change of ownership
may only occur when the annuitant will no longer be a participant in the
qualified plan.
The Income Manager (life annuity with a period certain) provides guaranteed
payments for the annuitant's life or for the annuitant's life and the life of a
joint annuitant. The Income Manager (period certain) provides payments for a
specified period. The contract owner and annuitant must meet the issue age and
payment requirements. Both Income Manager annuities provide guaranteed level
payments (NQ and IRA contracts). The Income Manager (life annuity with a period
certain) also provides guaranteed increasing payments (NQ contracts only).
If you apply only part of the account value of your contract to either of the
Income Manager payout annuities we will consider it a withdrawal and may deduct
a withdrawal charge. We will not deduct a withdrawal charge if you apply all of
your account value at a time when the dollar amount of the withdrawal charge is
greater than 2% of remaining contributions (after withdrawals). However, a new
withdrawal charge schedule will apply under the Income Manager annuity. For
purposes of the withdrawal charge schedule, the year in which your account value
is applied under the Income Manager annuity will be "contract year 1." In
addition, we will not deduct a withdrawal charge if you apply all of your
account value from your Equitable Accumulator Plus contract when the dollar
amount of the withdrawal charge under such contract is 2% or less. This means
that no withdrawal charge schedule will apply under the Income Manager payout
annuity contract.
You should consider the timing of your purchase as it relates to the potential
for withdrawal charges under the Income Manager annuity. No additional
contributions will be permitted under an Income Manager (life annuity with a
period certain).
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You also may apply your account value to an Income Manager (period certain)
annuity once withdrawal charges are no longer in effect under your contract. No
withdrawal charges will apply under that Income Manager annuity.
The Income Manager annuities are described in a separate prospectus. Copies of
the most current version are available from your registered representative. To
purchase an Income Manager annuity we also require the return of your contract.
We will issue an Income Manager annuity to put one of the payout annuities into
effect. Depending upon your circumstances, this may be done on a tax-free basis.
Please consult your tax adviser.
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CHARGES THAT EQUITABLE LIFE DEDUCTS
We deduct the following charges each day from the net assets of each variable
investment option. These charges are reflected in the unit values of each
variable investment option:
o A mortality and expense risks charge
o An administrative charge
o A distribution charge
We deduct the following charges from your account value. When we deduct these
charges from your variable investment options, we reduce the number of units
credited to your contract:
o At the time you make certain withdrawals or surrender your contract -- a
withdrawal charge.
o At the time annuity payments are to begin charges for state premium and
other applicable taxes. An annuity administrative fee may also apply.
More information about these charges appears below. We will not increase these
charges for the life of your contract, except as noted. We may reduce certain
charges under group or sponsored arrangements. See "Group or sponsored
arrangements" below.
To help with your retirement planning, we may offer other annuities with
different charges, benefits, and features. Please contact your registered
representative for more information.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISKS CHARGE
We deduct a daily charge from the net assets in each variable investment option
to compensate us for mortality and expense risks, including the guaranteed
minimum death benefit. The daily charge is equivalent to an annual rate of 1.10%
of the net assets in each variable investment option.
The mortality risk we assume is the risk that annuitants as a group will live
for a longer time than our actuarial tables predict. If that happens, we would
be paying more in annuity income than we planned. We also assume a risk that the
mortality assumptions reflected in our guaranteed annuity payment tables, shown
in each contract, will differ from actual mortality experience. Lastly, we
assume a mortality risk to the extent that at the time of death, the guaranteed
minimum death benefit exceeds the cash value of the contract. The expense risk
we assume is the risk that it will cost us more to issue and administer the
contracts than we expect.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGE
We deduct a daily charge from the net assets in each variable investment option
to compensate us for administrative expenses under the contracts. The daily
charge is equivalent to an annual rate of 0.25% of the net assets in each
variable investment option. We reserve the right under the contracts to increase
this charge to an annual rate of 0.35%.
DISTRIBUTION CHARGE
We deduct a daily charge from the net assets in each variable investment option
to compensate us for a portion of our sales expenses under the contracts. The
daily charge is equivalent to an annual rate of 0.25% of the net assets in each
variable investment option.
WITHDRAWAL CHARGE
A withdrawal charge applies in two circumstances: (1) if you make one or more
withdrawals during a contract year that, in total, exceed the 15% free
withdrawal amount, described below, or (2) if you surrender your contract to
receive its cash value.
The withdrawal charge equals a percentage of the contributions withdrawn. We do
not consider credits to be contributions. Therefore, there is no withdrawal
charge associated with a credit.
The percentage of the withdrawal charge that applies to each contribution
depends on how long each contribution has been invested in the contract. We
determine the withdrawal charge separately for each contribution according to
the following table:
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For purposes of calculating the withdrawal charge, we treat the contract year in
which we receive a contribution as "contract year 1." Amounts withdrawn up to
the free withdrawal amount are not considered withdrawal of any contribution. We
also treat contributions that have been invested the longest as being withdrawn
first. We treat contributions as withdrawn before earnings for purposes of
calculating the withdrawal charge. However, federal income tax rules treat
earnings under your contract as withdrawn first. See "Tax information."
In order to give you the exact dollar amount of the withdrawal you request, we
deduct the amount of the withdrawal and the withdrawal charge from your account
value. Any amount deducted to pay withdrawal charges is also subject to a
withdrawal charge. We deduct the charge in proportion to the amount of the
withdrawal subtracted from each variable investment option. The withdrawal
charge helps cover our sales expenses.
The withdrawal charge does not apply in the circumstances described below.
15% FREE WITHDRAWAL AMOUNT. Each contract year you can withdraw up to 15% of
your account value without paying a withdrawal charge. The 15% free withdrawal
amount is determined using your account value on the most recent contract date
anniversary, minus any other withdrawals made during the contract year. The 15%
free withdrawal amount does not apply if you surrender your contract.
MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS. The withdrawal charge does not apply to withdrawals taken
under our minimum distribution withdrawal option. However, those withdrawals are
counted towards the 15% free withdrawal amount if you also make a lump sum
withdrawal in any contract year.
DISABILITY, TERMINAL ILLNESS, OR CONFINEMENT TO NURSING HOME. The withdrawal
charge also does not apply if:
o The annuitant has qualified to receive Social Security disability benefits
as certified by the Social Security Administration; or
o We receive proof satisfactory to us (including certification by a licensed
physician) that the annuitant's life expectancy is six months or less; or
o The annuitant has been confined to a nursing home for more than 90 days (or
such other period, as required in your state) as verified by a licensed
physician. A nursing home for this purpose means one that is (a) approved
by Medicare as a provider of skilled nursing care service, or (b) licensed
as a skilled nursing home by the state or territory in which it is located
(it must be within the United States, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands)
and meets all of the following:
- its main function is to provide skilled, intermediate, or custodial
nursing care;
- it provides continuous room and board to three or more persons; it is
supervised by a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;
- it keeps daily medical records of each patient;
- it controls and records all medications dispensed; and
- its primary service is other than to provide housing for residents.
We reserve the right to impose a withdrawal charge, in accordance with your
contract and applicable state law, if the disability is caused by a preexisting
condition or a condition that began within 12 months of the contract date. Some
states may not permit us to waive the withdrawal charge in the above
circumstances, or may limit the circumstances for which the withdrawal charge
may be waived. Your registered representative can provide more information or
you may contact our processing office.
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CHARGES FOR STATE PREMIUM AND OTHER APPLICABLE TAXES
We deduct a charge for applicable taxes such as premium taxes that may be
imposed in your state. Generally, we deduct the charge from the amount applied
to provide an annuity payout option. The current tax charge that might be
imposed varies by state and ranges from 0% to 3.5% (1% in Puerto Rico and 5% in
the U.S. Virgin Islands).
ANNUITY ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
We generally deduct a fee of up to $350 from the amount to be applied to
purchase a life annuity payout option.
CHARGES THAT EQ ADVISORS TRUST DEDUCTS
EQ Advisors Trust deducts charges for the following types of fees and expenses:
o Management fees ranging from 0.25% to 1.15%.
o 12b-1 fees of 0.25%.
o Operating expenses, such as trustees' fees, independent auditors' fees,
legal counsel fees, administrative service fees, custodian fees, and
liability insurance.
o Investment-related expenses, such as brokerage commissions.
These charges are reflected in the daily share price of each portfolio. Since
shares of EQ Advisors Trust are purchased at their net asset value, these fees
and expenses are, in effect, passed on to the variable investment options and
are reflected in their unit values. For more information about these charges,
please refer to the prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust following this prospectus.
GROUP OR SPONSORED ARRANGEMENTS
For certain group or sponsored arrangements, we may reduce the withdrawal charge
or the mortality and expense risks charge or change the minimum initial
contribution requirements. We also may change the guaranteed minimum death
benefit or offer variable investment options that invest in shares of EQ
Advisors Trust that are not subject to the 12b-1 fee. Group arrangements include
those in which a trustee or an employer, for example, purchases contracts
covering a group of individuals on a group basis. Group arrangements are not
available for Rollover IRA and Roth Conversion IRA contracts. Sponsored
arrangements include those in which an employer allows us to sell contracts to
its employees or retirees on an individual basis.
Our costs for sales, administration, and mortality generally vary with the size
and stability of the group or sponsoring organization, among other factors. We
take all these factors into account when reducing charges. To qualify for
reduced charges, a group or sponsored arrangement must meet certain
requirements, such as requirements for size and number of years in existence.
Group or sponsored arrangements that have been set up solely to buy contracts or
that have been in existence less than six months will not qualify for reduced
charges.
We will make these and any similar reductions according to our rules in effect
when we approve a contract for issue. We may change these rules from time to
time. Any variation will reflect differences in costs or services and will not
be unfairly discriminatory.
Group or sponsored arrangements may be governed by federal income tax rules, the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or both. We make no
representations with regard to the impact of these and other applicable laws on
such programs. We recommend that employers, trustees, and others purchasing or
making contracts available for purchase under such programs seek the advice of
their own legal and benefits advisers.
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YOUR BENEFICIARY AND PAYMENT OF BENEFIT
You designate your beneficiary when you apply for your contract. You may change
your beneficiary at any time. The change will be effective on the date the
written request for the change is received in our processing office. We are not
responsible for any beneficiary change request that we do not receive. We will
send you a written confirmation when we receive your request. Under jointly
owned contracts, the surviving owner is considered the beneficiary, and will
take the place of any other beneficiary. In a QP contract, the beneficiary must
be the trustee.
The death benefit is equal to your account value, or, if greater, the guaranteed
minimum death benefit. We determine the amount of the death benefit as of the
date we receive satisfactory proof of the annuitant's death and any required
instructions for the method of payment.
EFFECT OF THE ANNUITANT'S DEATH
If the annuitant dies before the annuity payments begin, we will pay the death
benefit to your beneficiary.
Generally, the death of the annuitant terminates the contract. However, a
beneficiary who is the surviving spouse of the owner/annuitant can choose to be
treated as the successor owner/annuitant and continue the contract. Only a
spouse can be a successor owner/annuitant. A successor owner/annuitant can only
be named under NQ and IRA contracts.
For Rollover IRA contracts, a beneficiary who is not a surviving spouse may be
able to have limited ownership as discussed under "Beneficiary continuation
option for Rollover IRA contracts" below.
WHEN AN NQ CONTRACT OWNER DIES BEFORE THE ANNUITANT
Under certain conditions the owner can change after the original owner's death.
When you are not the annuitant under an NQ contract and you die before annuity
payments begin, the beneficiary named to receive the death benefit upon the
annuitant's death will automatically become the successor owner. If you do not
want the beneficiary to be the successor owner, you should name a specific
successor owner. You may name a successor owner at any time by sending
satisfactory notice to our processing office. If the contract is jointly owned
and the first owner to die is not the annuitant, the surviving owner becomes the
sole contract owner. This person will be considered the successor owner for
purposes of the distribution rules described in this section. The surviving
owner automatically takes the place of any other beneficiary designation.
Unless the surviving spouse of the owner who has died (or in the case of a joint
ownership situation, the surviving spouse of the first owner to die) is the
successor owner for this purpose, the entire interest in the contract must be
distributed under the following rules:
o The cash value of the contract must be fully paid to the designated
beneficiary (new owner) by December 31st of the fifth calendar year after
your death (or in a joint ownership situation, the death of the first owner
to die).
o The successor owner may instead elect to receive the cash value as a life
annuity (or payments for a period certain of not longer than the new
owner's life expectancy). Payments must begin no later than December 31st
following the calendar year of the non-annuitant owner's death. Unless this
alternative is elected, we will pay any cash value on December 31st of the
fifth calendar year following the year of your death (or the death of the
first owner to die).
o If the surviving spouse is the successor owner or joint owner, the spouse
may elect to continue the contract. No distributions are required as long
as the surviving spouse and annuitant are living.
HOW DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENT IS MADE
We will pay the death benefit to the beneficiary in the form of the annuity
payout option you have chosen. If you have not chosen an annuity payout option
as of the time of the annuitant's death, the beneficiary will receive the death
benefit in a single sum. However, subject to any exceptions in the contract, our
rules and any applicable requirements
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under federal income tax rules, the beneficiary may elect to apply the death
benefit to one or more annuity payout options we offer at the time. See
"Choosing your annuity payout options" under "Accessing your money" earlier in
this prospectus. Please note that if you are both the contract owner and the
annuitant, you may elect only a life annuity or an annuity that does not extend
beyond the life expectancy of the beneficiary.
SUCCESSOR OWNER AND ANNUITANT
If you are both the contract owner and the annuitant, and your spouse is the
sole beneficiary or the joint owner, then your spouse may elect to receive the
death benefit or continue the contract as successor owner/annuitant.
If your surviving spouse decides to continue the contract, then on the contract
date anniversary following your death, we will increase the account value to
equal your current guaranteed minimum death benefit, if it is higher than the
account value. In determining whether the guaranteed minimum death benefit will
continue to grow, we will use your surviving spouse's age (as of the contract
date anniversary).
BENEFICIARY CONTINUATION OPTION FOR ROLLOVER IRA CONTRACTS
Upon your death under a Rollover IRA contract, a nonspouse beneficiary may
generally elect to keep the contract in your name and receive distributions
under the contract instead of the death benefit being paid in a single sum.
If you die AFTER the "Required Beginning Date" (see "Tax information") for
required minimum distributions, the contract will continue if:
(a) you were receiving minimum distribution withdrawals from this contract; and
(b) the pattern of minimum distribution withdrawals you chose was based in part
on the life of the designated beneficiary.
The withdrawals will then continue to be paid to the beneficiary on the same
basis as you chose before your death. We will be able to tell your beneficiary
whether this option is available to them. You should contact our processing
office for further information.
If you die BEFORE the Required Beginning Date (and therefore you were not taking
minimum distribution withdrawals under the contract), an eligible beneficiary
may take minimum distribution withdrawals under the contract. We will increase
the account value to equal the death benefit if the death benefit is greater
than the account value. That amount will be used to provide the withdrawals. If
the eligible beneficiary elects as described in the next paragraph, these
withdrawals will begin by December 31st of the calendar year following your
death. These withdrawals will be based on the beneficiary's life expectancy. If
there is more than one beneficiary, the shortest life expectancy is used. An
eligible beneficiary can choose instead to continue the contract in your name
without having to take annual withdrawals. If the beneficiary chooses this
option, all amounts must be distributed from the contract by December 31 of the
fifth calendar year following your death.
The designated beneficiary must be a natural person and of legal age at the time
of election. The beneficiary must elect this option within 30 days following the
date we receive proof of your death. The death benefit will be paid to the
beneficiary according to our standard procedures, unless an election is made
within 30 days to: (1) receive the death benefit; (2) continue the contract and
take annual withdrawals as described above; or (3) defer payment of the account
value for up to five years.
While the contract continues in your name, the beneficiary may make transfers
among the variable investment options. However, additional contributions will
not be permitted and the death benefit provisions will no longer be in effect.
Although the only withdrawals that will be permitted are minimum distribution
withdrawals, the beneficiary may choose at any time to withdraw all of the
account value and no withdrawal charges will apply.
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OVERVIEW
In this part of the prospectus, we discuss the current federal income tax rules
that generally apply to Equitable Accumulator Plus contracts owned by United
States taxpayers. The tax rules can differ, depending on the type of contract,
whether NQ, Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, or QP. Therefore, we discuss the
tax aspects of each type of contract separately.
Federal income tax rules include the United States laws in the Internal Revenue
Code, and Treasury Department Regulations and Internal Revenue Service ("IRS")
interpretations of the Internal Revenue Code. These tax rules may change. We
cannot predict whether, when, or how these rules could change. Any change could
affect contracts purchased before the change.
We cannot provide detailed information on all tax aspects of the contracts.
Moreover, the tax aspects that apply to a particular person's contract may vary
depending on the facts applicable to that person. We do not discuss state income
and other state taxes, federal income tax, and withholding rules for non-U.S.
taxpayers, or federal gift and estate taxes. Transfers of the contract, rights
under the contract, or payments under the contract may be subject to gift or
estate taxes. You should not rely only on this document, but should consult your
tax adviser before your purchase.
If you are buying a contract to fund a retirement plan that already provides tax
deferral under sections of the Internal Revenue Code (IRA and QP), you should do
so for the contract's features and benefits other than tax deferral. In such
situations, the tax deferral of the contract does not provide additional
benefits.
TRANSFERS AMONG VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS
You can make transfers among variable investment options inside the contract
without triggering taxable income.
TAXATION OF NONQUALIFIED ANNUITIES
CONTRIBUTIONS
You may not deduct the amount of your contributions to a nonqualified annuity
contract.
CONTRACT EARNINGS
Generally, you are not taxed on contract earnings until you receive a
distribution from your contract, whether as a withdrawal or as an annuity
payment. However, earnings are taxable, even without a distribution:
o if a contract fails investment diversification requirements as specified in
federal income tax rules (these rules are based on or are similar to those
specified for mutual funds under the securities laws);
o if you transfer a contract, for example, as a gift to someone other than
your spouse (or former spouse);
o if you use a contract as security for a loan (in this case, the amount
pledged will be treated as a distribution); and
o if the owner is other than an individual (such as a corporation,
partnership, trust, or other non-natural person).
All nonqualified deferred annuity contracts that Equitable Life and its
affiliates issue to you during the same calendar year are linked together and
treated as one contract for calculating the taxable amount of any distribution
from any of those contracts.
ANNUITY PAYMENTS
Once annuity payments begin, a portion of each payment is taxable as ordinary
income. You get back the remaining portion without paying taxes on it. This is
your "investment in the contract." Generally, your investment in the contract
equals the contributions you made, less any amounts you previously withdrew that
were not taxable.
For fixed annuity payments, the tax-free portion of each payment is determined
by (1) dividing your investment in the contract by the total amount you are
expected to receive out
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of the contract, and (2) multiplying the result by the amount of the payment.
For variable annuity payments, your investment in the contract divided by the
number of expected payments is your tax-free portion of each payment.
Once you have received the amount of your investment in the contract, all
payments after that are fully taxable. If payments under a life annuity stop
because the annuitant dies, there is an income tax deduction for any unrecovered
investment in the contract.
PAYMENTS MADE BEFORE ANNUITY PAYMENTS BEGIN
If you make withdrawals before annuity payments begin under your contract, they
are taxable to you as ordinary income if there are earnings in the contract.
Generally, earnings are your account value less your investment in the contract.
If you withdraw an amount which is more than the earnings in the contract as of
the date of the withdrawal, the balance of the distribution is treated as a
return of your investment in the contract and is not taxable.
CONTRACTS PURCHASED THROUGH EXCHANGES
You may purchase your NQ contract through an exchange of another contract.
Normally, exchanges of contracts are taxable events. The exchange will not be
taxable under Section 1035 of the Internal Revenue Code if:
o the contract that is the source of the funds you are using to purchase the
NQ contract is another nonqualified deferred annuity contract or life
insurance or endowment contract.
o the owner and the annuitant are the same under the source contract and the
Equitable Accumulator Plus NQ contract. If you are using a life insurance
or endowment contract the owner and the insured must be the same on both
sides of the exchange transaction.
The tax basis of the source contract carries over to the Equitable Accumulator
Plus NQ contract.
SURRENDERS
If you surrender or cancel the contract, the distribution is taxable as ordinary
income (not capital gain) to the extent it exceeds your investment in the
contract.
DEATH BENEFIT PAYMENTS MADE TO A BENEFICIARY AFTER YOUR DEATH
For the rules applicable to death benefits, see "Payment of death benefit"
earlier in this prospectus. The tax treatment of a death benefit taken as a
single sum is generally the same as the tax treatment of a withdrawal from or
surrender of your contract. The tax treatment of a death benefit taken as
annuity payments is generally the same as the tax treatment of annuity payments
under your contract.
EARLY DISTRIBUTION PENALTY TAX
If you take distributions before you are age 59 1/2 a penalty tax of 10% of the
taxable portion of your distribution applies in addition to the income tax. The
extra penalty tax does not apply to pre-age 59 1/2 distributions made:
o on or after your death; or
o because you are disabled (special federal income tax definition); or
o in the form of substantially equal periodic annuity payments for your life
(or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancy) of you
and a beneficiary.
SPECIAL RULES FOR NQ CONTRACTS ISSUED IN PUERTO RICO
Under current law we treat income from NQ contracts as U.S. source. A Puerto
Rico resident is subject to U.S. taxation on such U.S. source income. Only
Puerto Rico source income of Puerto Rico residents is excludable from U.S.
taxation. Income from NQ contracts is also subject to Puerto Rico tax. The
calculation of the taxable portion of amounts distributed from a contract may
differ in the two jurisdictions. Therefore, you might have to file both U.S. and
Puerto Rico tax returns, showing different amounts of income from the contract
for each tax return. Puerto Rico generally provides a credit against Puerto Rico
tax for U.S. tax paid. Depending on your personal situation and the timing of
the different tax liabilities, you may not be able to take full advantage of
this credit.
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INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENTS (IRAS)
GENERAL
"IRA" stands for individual retirement arrangement. There are two basic types of
such arrangements, individual retirement accounts and individual retirement
annuities. In an individual retirement account, a trustee or custodian holds the
assets for the benefit of the IRA owner. The assets can include mutual funds and
certificates of deposit. In an individual retirement annuity, an insurance
company issues an annuity contract that serves as the IRA.
There are two basic types of IRAs, as follows:
o Traditional IRAs, typically funded on a pre-tax basis including SEP-IRAs
and SIMPLE-IRAs, issued and funded in connection with employer-sponsored
retirement plans; and
o Roth IRAs, first available in 1998, funded on an after-tax basis.
Regardless of the type of IRA, your ownership interest in the IRA cannot be
forfeited. You or your beneficiaries who survive you are the only ones who can
receive the IRA's benefits or payments.
You can hold your IRA assets in as many different accounts and annuities as you
would like, as long as you meet the rules for setting up and making
contributions to IRAs. However, if you own multiple IRAs, you may be required to
combine IRA values or contributions for tax purposes. For further information
about individual retirement arrangements, you can read Internal Revenue Service
Publication 590 ("Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)"). This publication
is usually updated annually, and can be obtained from any IRS district office or
the IRS Web site (http://www.irs.ustreas.gov).
Equitable Life designs its traditional IRA contracts to qualify as individual
retirement annuities under Section 408(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. You may
purchase the contract as a traditional IRA ("Rollover IRA") or Roth IRA ("Roth
Conversion IRA"). This prospectus contains the information that the IRS requires
you to have before you purchase an IRA. This section of the prospectus covers
some of the special tax rules that apply to IRAs. The next section covers Roth
IRAs. Education IRAs are not discussed in this prospectus because they are not
available in individual retirement annuity form.
The Equitable Accumulator Plus IRA contract has been approved by the IRS as to
form for use as a traditional IRA. We have submitted the Roth IRA version for
formal IRS approval. This IRS approval is a determination only as to the form of
the annuity. It does not represent a determination of the merits of the annuity
as an investment. The IRS approval does not address every feature possibly
available under the Equitable Accumulator Plus IRA contract.
CANCELLATION
You can cancel an Equitable Accumulator Plus IRA contract by following the
directions under "Your right to cancel within a certain number of days" under
"Contract features and benefits" earlier in the prospectus. You can cancel an
Equitable Accumulator Plus Roth Conversion IRA contract issued as a result of a
full conversion of an Equitable Accumulator Plus Rollover IRA contract by
following the instructions in the request for full conversion form. The form is
available from our processing office or your registered representative. If you
cancel an IRA contract, we may have to withhold tax, and we must report the
transaction to the IRS. A contract cancellation could have an unfavorable tax
impact.
TRADITIONAL INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ANNUITIES (TRADITIONAL IRAS)
CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRADITIONAL IRAS. Individuals may make three different types of
contributions to a traditional IRA:
o tax-free "rollover" contributions; or
o direct custodian-to-custodian transfers from other traditional IRAs
("direct transfers"); or
o regular contributions out of earned income or compensation.
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We require that all of your contributions to the Equitable Accumulator Plus
Rollover IRA contract must be either a rollover or a direct
custodian-to-custodian transfer. See "Rollovers and transfers" below. Since we
do not permit regular contributions under the Equitable Accumulator Plus
Rollover IRA contract, we do not discuss them in great detail in this
prospectus.
EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS
Excess contributions to IRAs are subject to a 6% excise tax for the year in
which made and for each year after until withdrawn. The following are excess
contributions to IRAs:
o regular contributions of more than $2,000; or
o regular contributions of more than earned income for the year, if that
amount is under $2,000; or
o regular contributions to a traditional IRA made after you reach age 70 1/2;
or
o rollover contributions of amounts which are not eligible to be rolled over.
For example, after-tax contributions to a qualified plan or minimum
distributions required to be made after age 70 1/2.
You can avoid the excise tax by withdrawing an excess contribution (rollover or
regular) before the due date (including extensions) for filing your federal
income tax return for the year. If it is an excess regular traditional IRA
contribution, you cannot take a tax deduction for the amount withdrawn. You do
not have to include the excess contribution withdrawn as part of your income. It
is also not subject to the 10% additional penalty tax on early distributions,
discussed below under "Early distribution penalty tax." You do have to withdraw
any earnings that are attributed to the excess contribution. The withdrawn
earnings would be included in your gross income and could be subject to the 10%
penalty tax.
Even after the due date for filing your return, you may withdraw an excess
rollover contribution, without income inclusion or 10% penalty, if:
(1) the rollover was from a qualified retirement plan to a traditional IRA;
(2) the excess contribution was due to incorrect information that the plan
provided; and
(3) you took no tax deduction for the excess contribution.
RECHARACTERIZATIONS
Amounts that have been contributed as traditional IRA funds may subsequently be
treated as Roth IRA funds. Special federal income tax rules allow you to change
your mind again and have amounts that are subsequently treated as Roth IRA
funds, once again treated as traditional IRA funds. You do this by using the
forms we prescribe. This is referred to as having "recharacterized" your
contribution.
ROLLOVERS AND TRANSFERS
Rollover contributions may be made to a traditional IRA from these sources:
o qualified plans;
o TSAs (including Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b)(7) custodial
accounts); and
o other traditional IRAs.
Any amount contributed to a traditional IRA after you reach age 70 1/2 must
be net of your required minimum distribution for the year in which the rollover
or direct transfer contribution is made.
ROLLOVERS FROM QUALIFIED PLANS OR TSAS
There are two ways to do rollovers:
o Do it yourself
You actually receive a distribution that can be rolled over and you roll it
over to a traditional IRA within 60 days after the date you receive the
funds. The distribution from your qualified plan or TSA will be net of 20%
mandatory federal income tax withholding. If you want, you can replace the
withheld funds yourself and roll over the full amount.
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o Direct rollover
You tell your qualified plan trustee or TSA issuer/custodian/fiduciary to
send the distribution directly to your traditional IRA issuer. Direct
rollovers are not subject to mandatory federal income tax withholding.
All distributions from a TSA or qualified plan are eligible rollover
distributions, unless the distribution is:
o only after-tax contributions you made to the plan; or
o "required minimum distributions" after age 70 1/2 or separation from
service; or
o substantially equal periodic payments made at least annually for your life
(or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of you
and your designated beneficiary; or
o a hardship withdrawal; or
o substantially equal periodic payments made for a specified period of 10
years or more; or
o corrective distributions that fit specified technical tax rules; or
o loans that are treated as distributions; or
o a death benefit payment to a beneficiary who is not your surviving spouse;
or
o a qualified domestic relations order distribution to a beneficiary who is
not your current spouse or former spouse.
ROLLOVERS FROM TRADITIONAL IRAS TO TRADITIONAL IRAS
You may roll over amounts from one traditional IRA to one or more of your other
traditional IRAs if you complete the transaction within 60 days after you
receive the funds. You may make such a rollover only once in every 12-month
period for the same funds. Trustee-to-trustee or custodian-to-custodian direct
transfers are not rollover transactions. You can make these more frequently than
once in every 12-month period.
The surviving spouse beneficiary of a deceased individual can roll over or
directly transfer an inherited traditional IRA to one or more other traditional
IRAs. Also, in some cases, traditional IRAs can be transferred on a tax-free
basis between spouses or former spouses as a result of a court-ordered divorce
or separation decree.
WITHDRAWALS, PAYMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF FUNDS OUT OF TRADITIONAL IRAS
NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW RESTRICTIONS ON WITHDRAWALS. You can withdraw any or
all of your funds from a traditional IRA at any time. You do not need to wait
for a special event like retirement.
TAXATION OF PAYMENTS. Earnings in traditional IRAs are not subject to federal
income tax until you or your beneficiary receive them. Taxable payments or
distributions include withdrawals from your contract, surrender of your
contract, and annuity payments from your contract. Death benefits are also
taxable. Except as discussed below, the total amount of any distribution from a
traditional IRA must be included in your gross income as ordinary income.
If you have ever made nondeductible IRA contributions to any traditional IRA (it
does not have to be to this particular traditional IRA contract), those
contributions are recovered tax free when you get distributions from any
traditional IRA. You must keep permanent tax records of all of your
nondeductible contributions to traditional IRAs. At the end of any year in which
you have received a distribution from any traditional IRA, you calculate the
ratio of your total nondeductible traditional IRA contributions (less any
amounts previously withdrawn tax free) to the total account balances of all
traditional IRAs you own at the end of the year plus all traditional IRA
distributions made during the year. Multiply this by all distributions from the
traditional IRA during the year to determine the nontaxable portion of each
distribution.
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In addition, a distribution is not taxable if:
o the amount received is a withdrawal of excess contributions, as described
under "Excess contributions" above; or
o the entire amount received is rolled over to another traditional IRA (see
"Rollovers and transfers" above); or
o in certain limited circumstances, where the traditional IRA acts as a
"conduit," you roll over the entire amount into a qualified plan or TSA
that accepts rollover contributions. To get this conduit traditional IRA
treatment:
o the source of funds you used to establish the traditional IRA must have
been a rollover contribution from a qualified plan; and
o the entire amount received from the traditional IRA (including any earnings
on the rollover contribution) must be rolled over into another qualified
plan within 60 days of the date received.
Similar rules apply in the case of a TSA.
However, you may lose conduit treatment if you make an eligible rollover
distribution contribution to a traditional IRA and you commingle this
contribution with other contributions. In that case, you may not be able to roll
over these eligible rollover distribution contributions and earnings to another
qualified plan or TSA at a future date. The Rollover IRA contract can be used as
a conduit IRA if amounts are not commingled.
Distributions from a traditional IRA are not eligible for favorable five-year
averaging (or, in some cases, ten-year averaging and long-term capital gain
treatment) available to certain distributions from qualified plans.
REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS
LIFETIME REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS. You must start taking annual
distributions from your traditional IRAs beginning at age 70 1/2.
WHEN YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE FIRST REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION. The first
required minimum distribution is for the calendar year in which you turn age
70 1/2. You have the choice to take this first required minimum distribution
during the calendar year you actually reach age 70 1/2, or to delay taking it
until the first three-month period in the next calendar year (January 1-April
1). Distributions must start no later than your "Required Beginning Date," which
is April 1st of the calendar year after the calendar year in which you turn age
70 1/2. If you choose to delay taking the first annual minimum distribution,
then you will have to take two minimum distributions in that year -the delayed
one for the first year and the one actually for that year. Once minimum
distributions begin, they must be made at some time each year.
HOW YOU CAN CALCULATE REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS. There are two approaches
to taking required minimum distributions -- "account-based" or "annuity-based."
Account-based method. If you choose an account-based method, you divide the
value of your traditional IRA as of December 31st of the past calendar year by a
life expectancy factor from IRS tables. This gives you the required minimum
distribution amount for that particular IRA for that year. The required minimum
distribution amount will vary each year as the account value and your life
expectancy factors change.
You have a choice of life expectancy factors, depending on whether you choose a
method based only on your life expectancy, or the joint life expectancies of you
and another individual. You can decide to "recalculate" your life expectancy
every year by using your current life expectancy factor. You can decide instead
to use the "term certain" method, where you reduce your life expectancy by one
every year after the initial year. If your spouse is your designated beneficiary
for the purpose of calculating annual account-based required minimum
distributions, you can also annually recalculate your spouse's life expectancy
if you want. If you choose someone who is not your spouse as your designated
beneficiary for the purpose of calculating annual account-based required minimum
distributions, you have to
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use the term certain method of calculating that person's life expectancy. If you
pick a nonspouse designated beneficiary, you may also have to do another special
calculation.
You can later apply your traditional IRA funds to a life annuity-based payout.
You can only do this if you already chose to recalculate your life expectancy
annually (and your spouse's life expectancy if you select a spousal joint
annuity). For example, if you anticipate selecting any other form of life
annuity payout after you are age 70 1/2, you must have elected to recalculate
life expectancies.
Annuity-based method. If you choose an annuity-based method, you do not have to
do annual calculations. You apply the account value to an annuity payout for
your life or the joint lives of you and a designated beneficiary, or for a
period certain not extending beyond applicable life expectancies.
DO YOU HAVE TO PICK THE SAME METHOD TO CALCULATE YOUR REQUIRED MINIMUM
DISTRIBUTIONS FOR ALL OF YOUR TRADITIONAL IRAS AND OTHER RETIREMENT PLANS? No.
If you want, you can choose a different method and a different beneficiary for
each of your traditional IRAs and other retirement plans. For example, you can
choose an annuity payout from one IRA, a different annuity payout from a
qualified plan, and an account-based annual withdrawal from another IRA.
WILL WE PAY YOU THE ANNUAL AMOUNT EVERY YEAR FROM YOUR TRADITIONAL IRA BASED ON
THE METHOD YOU CHOOSE? No, unless you affirmatively select an annuity payout
option or an account-based withdrawal option such as our minimum distribution
withdrawal option. Because the options we offer do not cover every option
permitted under federal income tax rules, you may prefer to do your own required
minimum distribution calculations for one or more of your traditional IRAs.
WHAT IF YOU TAKE MORE THAN YOU NEED TO FOR ANY YEAR? The required minimum
distribution amount for your traditional IRAs is calculated on a year-by-year
basis. There are no carry-back or carry-forward provisions. Also, you cannot
apply required minimum distribution amounts you take from your qualified plans
to the amounts you have to take from your traditional IRAs and vice versa.
However, the IRS will let you calculate the required minimum distribution for
each traditional IRA that you maintain, using the method that you picked for
that particular IRA. You can add these required minimum distribution amount
calculations together. As long as the total amount you take out every year
satisfies your overall traditional IRA required minimum distribution amount, you
may choose to take your annual required minimum distribution from any one or
more traditional IRAs that you own.
WHAT IF YOU TAKE LESS THAN YOU NEED TO FOR ANY YEAR? Your IRA could be
disqualified, and you could have to pay tax on the entire value. Even if your
IRA is not disqualified, you could have to pay a 50% penalty tax on the
shortfall (required amount for traditional IRAs less amount actually taken). It
is your responsibility to meet the required minimum distribution rules. We will
remind you when our records show that your age 70 1/2 is approaching. If you
do not select a method with us, we will assume you are taking your required
minimum distribution from another traditional IRA that you own.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION PAYMENTS AFTER YOU DIE? If you die
after either (a) the start of annuity payments, or (b) your Required Beginning
Date, your beneficiary must receive payment of the remaining values in the
contract at least as rapidly as under the distribution method before your death.
In some circumstances, your surviving spouse may elect to become the owner of
the traditional IRA and halt distributions until he or she reaches age 70 1/2.
If you die before your Required Beginning Date and before annuity payments
begin, federal income tax rules require complete distribution of your entire
value in the contract within five years after your death. Payments to a
designated beneficiary over the beneficiary's life or over a period certain that
does not extend beyond the beneficiary's life expectancy are also permitted, if
these payments start within one year of your death. A surviving spouse
beneficiary can also (a) delay
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starting any payments until you would have reached age 70 1/2 or (b) roll over
your traditional IRA into his or her own traditional IRA.
SUCCESSOR ANNUITANT AND OWNER
If your spouse is the sole primary beneficiary and elects to become the
successor annuitant and owner, no death benefit is payable until your surviving
spouse's death.
PAYMENTS TO A BENEFICIARY AFTER YOUR DEATH
IRA death benefits are taxed the same as IRA distributions.
BORROWING AND LOANS ARE PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
You cannot get loans from a traditional IRA. You cannot use a traditional IRA as
collateral for a loan or other obligation. If you borrow against your IRA or use
it as collateral, its tax-favored status will be lost as of the first day of the
tax year in which this prohibited event occurs. If this happens, you must
include the value of the traditional IRA in your federal gross income. Also, the
early distribution penalty tax of 10% will apply if you have not reached age
59 1/2 before the first day of that tax year.
EARLY DISTRIBUTION PENALTY TAX
A penalty tax of 10% of the taxable portion of a distribution applies to
distributions from a traditional IRA made before you reach age 59 1/2. The extra
penalty tax does not apply to pre-age 59 1/2 distributions made:
o on or after your death; or
o because you are disabled (special federal income tax definition); or
o used to pay certain extraordinary medical expenses (special federal income
tax definition); or
o used to pay medical insurance premiums for unemployed individuals (special
federal income tax definition); or
o used to pay certain first-time home buyer expenses (special federal income
tax definition); or
o used to pay certain higher education expenses (special federal income tax
definition); or
o in the form of substantially equal periodic payments made at least annually
over your life (or your life expectancy), or over the joint lives of you
and your beneficiary (or your joint life expectancy) using an IRS-approved
distribution method.
To meet this last exception, you could elect to apply your contract value to an
Income Manager (life annuity with a period certain) payout annuity contract
(level payments version). You could also elect the substantially equal
withdrawals option. We will calculate the substantially equal annual payments
under a method we select based on guidelines issued by the IRS (currently
contained in IRS Notice 89-25, Question and Answer 12). Although substantially
equal withdrawals and Income Manager payments are not subject to the 10% penalty
tax, they are taxable as discussed in "Withdrawals, payments and transfers of
funds out of traditional IRAs" above. Once substantially equal withdrawals or
Income Manager annuity payments begin, the distributions should not be stopped
or changed until the later of your reaching age 59 1/2 or five years after the
date of the first distribution, or the penalty tax, including an interest charge
for the prior penalty avoidance, may apply to all prior distributions under
either option. Also, it is possible that the IRS could view any additional
withdrawal or payment you take from your contract as changing your pattern of
substantially equal withdrawals or Income Manager payments for purposes of
determining whether the penalty applies.
ROTH INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ANNUITIES (ROTH IRAS)
This section of the prospectus covers some of the special tax rules that apply
to Roth IRAs. If the rules are the same as those that apply to the traditional
IRA, we will refer you to the same topic under "traditional IRAs."
The Equitable Accumulator Plus Roth Conversion IRA contract is designed to
qualify as a Roth individual retirement annuity under Sections 408A and 408(b)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO ROTH IRAS
Individuals may make four different types of contributions to a Roth IRA:
o taxable rollover contributions from traditional IRAs ("conversion"
contributions); or
o tax-free rollover contributions from other Roth IRAs; or
o tax-free direct custodian-to-custodian transfers from other Roth IRAs
("direct transfers"); or
o regular after-tax contributions out of earnings.
Since we only permit direct transfer and rollover contributions under the
Equitable Accumulator Plus Roth Conversion IRA contract, we do not discuss
regular after-tax contributions here. If you use the forms we require, we will
also accept traditional IRA funds which are subsequently recharacterized as Roth
IRA funds following special federal income tax rules.
ROLLOVERS AND DIRECT TRANSFERS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROLLOVER AND DIRECT TRANSFER TRANSACTIONS? You
may make rollover contributions to a Roth IRA from only two sources:
o another Roth IRA ("tax-free rollover contribution"); or
o another traditional IRA, including a SEP-IRA or SIMPLE-IRA, in a taxable
conversion rollover ("conversion contribution").
You may not make contributions to a Roth IRA from a qualified plan under Section
401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a TSA under Section 403(b) of the
Internal Revenue Code. You may make direct transfer contributions to a Roth IRA
only from another Roth IRA.
The difference between a rollover transaction and a direct transfer transaction
is the following: in a rollover transaction you actually take possession of the
funds rolled over, or are considered to have received them under tax law in the
case of a change from one type of plan to another. In a direct transfer
transaction, you never take possession of the funds, but direct the first Roth
IRA custodian, trustee, or issuer to transfer the first Roth IRA funds directly
to Equitable Life, as the Roth IRA issuer. You can make direct transfer
transactions only between identical plan types (for example, Roth IRA to Roth
IRA). You can also make rollover transactions between identical plan types.
However, you can only use rollover transactions between different plan types
(for example, traditional IRA to Roth IRA).
You may make both Roth IRA to Roth IRA rollover transactions and Roth IRA to
Roth IRA direct transfer transactions. This can be accomplished on a completely
tax-free basis. However, you may make Roth IRA to Roth IRA rollover transactions
only once in any 12-month period for the same funds. Trustee-to-trustee or
custodian-to-custodian direct transfers can be made more frequently than once a
year. Also, if you send us the rollover contribution to apply it to a Roth IRA,
you must do so within 60 days after you receive the proceeds from the original
IRA to get rollover treatment.
The surviving spouse beneficiary of a deceased individual can roll over or
directly transfer an inherited Roth IRA to one or more other Roth IRAs. In some
cases, Roth IRAs can be transferred on a tax-free basis between spouses or
former spouses as a result of a court-ordered divorce or separation decree.
CONVERSION CONTRIBUTIONS TO ROTH IRAS
In a conversion rollover transaction, you withdraw (or are considered to have
withdrawn) all or a portion of funds from a traditional IRA you maintain and
convert it to a Roth IRA within 60 days after you receive (or are considered to
have received) the traditional IRA proceeds. Unlike a rollover from a
traditional IRA to another traditional IRA, the conversion rollover transaction
is not tax exempt. Instead, the distribution from the traditional IRA is
generally fully taxable. For this reason, we are required to withhold 10%
federal income tax from the amount converted unless you elect out of such
withholding. If you have ever made nondeductible regular contributions to any
traditional IRA -- whether or not it is the traditional IRA you are converting
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There is, however, no early distribution penalty tax on the traditional IRA
withdrawal that you are converting to a Roth IRA, even if you are under age
59 1/2.
You cannot make conversion contributions to a Roth IRA for any taxable year in
which your adjusted gross income exceeds $100,000. For this purpose, your
adjusted gross income is calculated without the gross income stemming from the
traditional IRA conversion. You also cannot make conversion contributions to a
Roth IRA for any taxable year in which your federal income tax filing status is
"married filing separately."
Finally, you cannot make conversion contributions to a Roth IRA to the extent
that the funds in your traditional IRA are subject to the annual required
minimum distribution rule applicable to traditional IRAs beginning at age
70 1/2.
WITHDRAWALS, PAYMENTS AND TRANSFERS OF FUNDS OUT OF ROTH IRAS
NO FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW RESTRICTIONS ON WITHDRAWALS. You can withdraw any or
all of your funds from a Roth IRA at any time; you do not need to wait for a
special event like retirement.
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ROTH IRAS
Distributions include withdrawals from your contract, surrender of your
contract, and annuity payments from your contract. Death benefits are also
distributions.
The following distributions from Roth IRAs are free of income tax:
o Rollover from a Roth IRA to another Roth IRA;
o Direct transfer from a Roth IRA to another Roth IRA;
o Qualified distribution from a Roth IRA; and
o Return of excess contributions or amounts recharacterized to a traditional
IRA.
QUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ROTH IRAS. Qualified distributions from Roth IRAs
made because of one of the following four qualifying events or reasons are not
includable in income:
o you reach age 59 1/2; or
o you die; or
o you become disabled (special federal income tax definition); or
o your distribution is a "qualified first-time homebuyer distribution"
(special federal income tax definition; $10,000 lifetime total limit for
these distributions from all of your traditional and Roth IRAs).
You also have to meet a five-year aging period. A qualified distribution is any
distribution made after the five-taxable-year period beginning with the first
taxable year for which you made any contribution to any Roth IRA (whether or not
the one from which the distribution is being made). It is not possible to have a
tax-free qualified distribution before the year 2003 because of the five-year
aging requirement.
NONQUALIFIED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM ROTH IRAS.
Nonqualified distributions from Roth IRAs are distributions that do not meet the
qualifying event and five-year aging period tests described above. Such
distributions are potentially taxable as ordinary income. Nonqualified
distributions receive return-of-investment-first treatment. Only the difference
between the amount of the distribution and the amount of contributions to all of
your Roth IRAs is taxable. You have to reduce the amount of contributions to all
of your Roth IRAs to reflect any previous tax-free recoveries.
You must keep your own records of regular and conversion contributions to all
Roth IRAs to assure appropriate taxation. You may have to file information on
your contributions to and distributions from any Roth IRA on your tax return.
You may have to retain all income tax returns and records pertaining to such
contributions and distributions until your interests in all Roth IRAs are
distributed.
Like traditional IRAs, taxable distributions from a Roth IRA are not entitled to
the special favorable five-year averaging method (or, in certain cases,
favorable ten-year averaging and long-term capital gain treatment) available in
certain cases to distributions from qualified plans.
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REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS AT DEATH
Same as traditional IRA under "What are the required minimum distribution
payments after you die?" Lifetime required minimum distributions do not apply.
PAYMENTS TO A BENEFICIARY AFTER YOUR DEATH
Distributions to a beneficiary generally receive the same tax treatment as if
the distribution had been made to you.
BORROWING AND LOANS ARE PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS
Same as traditional IRA.
EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS
Same as traditional IRA, except that regular contributions made after age 70 1/2
are not excess contributions.
Excess rollover contributions to Roth IRAs are contributions not eligible to be
rolled over (for example, conversion contributions from a traditional IRA if
your adjusted gross income is in excess of $100,000 in the conversion year).
You can withdraw or recharacterize any contribution to a Roth IRA before the due
date (including extensions) for filing your federal income tax return for the
tax year. If you do this, you must also withdraw or recharacterize any earnings
attributable to the contribution.
EARLY DISTRIBUTION PENALTY TAX
Same as traditional IRA.
For Roth IRAs, special penalty rules may apply to amounts withdrawn attributable
to 1998 conversion rollovers.
SPECIAL RULES FOR NONQUALIFIED CONTRACTS IN QUALIFIED PLANS
Under QP contracts your plan administrator or trustee notifies you as to tax
consequences. See Appendix II.
FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING AND INFORMATION REPORTING
We must withhold federal income tax from distributions from annuity contracts.
You may be able to elect out of this income tax withholding in some cases.
Generally, we do not have to withhold if your distributions are not taxable. The
rate of withholding will depend on the type of distribution and, in certain
cases, the amount of your distribution. Any income tax withheld is a credit
against your income tax liability. If you do not have sufficient income tax
withheld or do not make sufficient estimated income tax payments, you may incur
penalties under the estimated income tax rules.
You must file your request not to withhold in writing before the payment or
distribution is made. Our processing office will provide forms for this purpose.
You cannot elect out of withholding unless you provide us with your correct
Taxpayer Identification Number and a United States residence address. You cannot
elect out of withholding if we are sending the payment out of the United States.
You should note the following special situations:
o We might have to withhold on amounts we pay under a free look or
cancellation.
o We are generally required to withhold on conversion rollovers of
traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, as it is considered a withdrawal from the
traditional IRA and is taxable.
o We are required to withhold on the gross amount of a distribution from a
Roth IRA unless you elect out of withholding. This may result in tax being
withheld even though the Roth IRA distribution is not taxable in whole or
in part.
Special withholding rules apply to foreign recipients and United States citizens
residing outside the United States. We do not discuss these rules here. Certain
states have indicated that state income tax withholding will also apply to
payments from the contracts made to residents. In some states, you may elect out
of state withholding, even if federal withholding applies. Generally, an
election out of federal withholding will also be considered an election out of
state withholding. If you need more information concerning a particular state or
any required forms, call our processing office at the toll-free number.
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FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ON PERIODIC ANNUITY PAYMENTS
We withhold differently on "periodic" and "non-periodic" payments. For a
periodic annuity payment, for example, unless you specify a different number of
withholding exemptions, we withhold assuming that you are married and claiming
three withholding exemptions. If you do not give us your correct Taxpayer
Identification Number, we withhold as if you are single with no exemptions.
Based on the assumption that you are married and claiming three withholding
exemptions, if you receive less than $14,700 in periodic annuity payments in
1999, your payments will generally be exempt from federal income tax
withholding. You could specify a different choice of withholding exemption or
request that tax be withheld. Your withholding election remains effective unless
and until you revoke it. You may revoke or change your withholding election at
any time.
FEDERAL INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING ON NON-PERIODIC ANNUITY PAYMENTS (WITHDRAWALS)
For a non-periodic distribution (total surrender or partial withdrawal), we
generally withhold at a flat 10% rate. We apply that rate to the taxable amount
in the case of nonqualified contracts, and to the payment amount in the case of
IRAs and Roth IRAs.
You cannot elect out of withholding if the payment is an eligible rollover
distribution from a qualified plan or TSA. If a non-periodic distribution from a
qualified plan or TSA is not an eligible rollover distribution then the 10%
withholding rate applies.
MANDATORY WITHHOLDING FROM QUALIFIED PLAN DISTRIBUTIONS
Unless you have the distribution go directly to the new plan, eligible rollover
distributions from qualified plans are subject to mandatory 20% withholding. An
eligible rollover distribution from a qualified plan can be rolled over to
another qualified plan or traditional IRA. All distributions from a qualified
plan are eligible rollover distributions unless they are on the following list
of exceptions:
o any after-tax contributions you made to the plan; or
o any distributions which are required minimum distributions after age 70 1/2
or separation from service; or
o hardship withdrawals; or
o substantially equal periodic payments made at least annually for your life
(or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancy) of you
and your designated beneficiary; or
o substantially equal periodic payments made for a specified period of 10
years or more; or
o corrective distributions that fit specified technical tax rules; or
o loans that are treated as distributions; or
o a death benefit payment to a beneficiary who is not your surviving spouse;
or
o a qualified domestic relations order distribution to a beneficiary who is
not your current spouse or former spouse.
A death benefit payment to your surviving spouse, or a qualified domestic
relations order distribution to your current or former spouse, may be a
distribution subject to mandatory 20% withholding.
IMPACT OF TAXES TO EQUITABLE LIFE
The contracts provide that we may charge Separate Account No. 49 for taxes. We
do not now, but may in the future set up reserves for such taxes.
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ABOUT OUR SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
Each variable investment option is a subaccount of our Separate Account No. 49.
We established Separate Account No. 49 in 1996 under special provisions of the
New York Insurance Law. These provisions prevent creditors from any other
business we conduct from reaching the assets we hold in our variable investment
options for owners of our variable annuity contracts. We are the legal owner of
all of the assets in Separate Account No. 49 and may withdraw any amounts that
exceed our reserves and other liabilities with respect to variable investment
options under our contracts. The results of Separate Account No. 49's operations
are accounted for without regard to Equitable Life's other operations.
Separate Account No. 49 is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940
and is classified by that act as a "unit investment trust." The SEC, however,
does not manage or supervise Equitable Life or Separate Account No. 49.
Each subaccount (variable investment option) within Separate Account No. 49
invests solely in class IB shares issued by the corresponding portfolio of EQ
Advisors Trust.
We reserve the right subject to compliance with laws that apply:
(1) to add variable investment options to, or to remove variable investment
options from, Separate Account No. 49, or to add other separate accounts;
(2) to combine any two or more variable investment options;
(3) to transfer the assets we determine to be the shares of the class of
contracts to which the contracts belong from any variable investment option
to another variable investment option;
(4) to operate Separate Account No. 49 or any variable investment option as a
management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (in
which case, charges and expenses that otherwise would be assessed against
an underlying mutual fund would be assessed against Separate Account No. 49
or a variable investment option directly);
(5) to deregister Separate Account No. 49 under the Investment Company Act of
1940;
(6) to restrict or eliminate any voting rights as to Separate Account No. 49;
and
(7) to cause one or more variable investment options to invest some or all of
their assets in one or more other trusts or investment companies.
ABOUT EQ ADVISORS TRUST
EQ Advisors Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. It is
classified as an "open-end management investment company," more commonly called
a mutual fund. EQ Advisors Trust issues different shares relating to each
portfolio.
Equitable Life serves as the investment manager of EQ Advisors Trust. As such,
Equitable Life oversees the activities of the investment advisers with respect
to EQ Advisors Trust and is responsible for retaining or discontinuing the
services of those advisers. (Prior to September 1999 EQ Financial Consultants,
Inc., the predecessor to AXA Advisors, LLC and a subsidiary of Equitable Life,
served as investment manager to EQ Advisors Trust.)
EQ Advisors Trust commenced operations on May 1, 1997. For periods prior to
October 18, 1999 the Alliance portfolios (other than EQ/Alliance Premier Growth)
were part of The Hudson River Trust. On October 18, 1999, these portfolios
became corresponding portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust.
EQ Advisors Trust does not impose sales charges or "loads" for buying and
selling its shares. All dividends and other distributions on shares are
reinvested in full. The Board of Trustees of EQ Advisors Trust may establish
additional portfolios or eliminate existing portfolios at any time. More
detailed information about EQ Advisors Trust, its investment objectives,
policies, restrictions, risks, expenses, the Rule 12b-1 Plan relating to its
Class IB shares, and other aspects of its operations, appears in the prospectus
for EQ Advisors Trust attached at the end of this prospectus, or in its SAI
which is available upon request.
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ABOUT THE GENERAL ACCOUNT
Our general account supports all of our policy and contract guarantees, as well
as our general obligations. Credits allocated to your account value are funded
from our general account.
The general account is subject to regulation and supervision by the Insurance
Department of the State of New York and to the insurance laws and regulations of
all jurisdictions where we are authorized to do business. Because of exemptions
and exclusionary provisions that apply, interests in the general account have
not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, nor is the general account
an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
We have been advised that the staff of the SEC has not reviewed the portions of
this prospectus that relate to the general account. The disclosure with regard
to the general account, however, may be subject to certain provisions of the
federal securities laws relating to the accuracy and completeness of statements
made in prospectuses.
ABOUT OTHER METHODS OF PAYMENT
WIRE TRANSMITTALS
We accept initial contributions sent by wire to our processing office by
agreement with certain broker-dealers. The transmittals must be accompanied by
information we require to allocate your contribution. Wire orders not
accompanied by complete information may be retained as described under "How you
can make your contributions" under "Contract features and benefits."
Even if we accept the wire order and essential information, a contract generally
will not be issued until we receive and accept a properly completed application.
In certain cases we may issue a contract based on information forwarded
electronically. In these cases, you must sign our Acknowledgement of Receipt
form.
Where we require a signed application, no financial transactions will be
permitted until we receive the signed application and have issued the contract.
Where we require an Acknowledgement of Receipt form, financial transactions are
only permitted if you request them in writing, sign the request and have it
signature guaranteed, until we receive the signed Acknowledgement of Receipt
form.
After your contract has been issued, additional contributions may be transmitted
by wire.
AUTOMATIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM -- FOR NQ CONTRACTS ONLY
You may use our automatic investment program, or "AIP," to have a specified
amount automatically deducted from a checking account, money market account, or
credit union checking account and contributed as an additional contribution into
an NQ contract on a monthly or quarterly basis. AIP is not available for
Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, or QP contracts.
The minimum amounts we will deduct are $100 monthly and $300 quarterly. AIP
additional contributions may be allocated to any of the variable investment
options. You choose the day of the month you wish to have your account debited.
However, you may not choose a date later than the 28th day of the month.
You may cancel AIP at any time by notifying our processing office. We are not
responsible for any debits made to your account before the time written notice
of cancellation is received at our processing office.
DATES AND PRICES AT WHICH CONTRACT EVENTS OCCUR
We describe below the general rules for when, and at what prices, events under
your contract will occur. Other portions of this prospectus describe
circumstances that may cause exceptions. We generally do not repeat those
exceptions below.
BUSINESS DAY
Our business day is any day the New York Stock Exchange is open for trading. We
calculate unit values for our variable investment options as of the end of each
business day. This
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is usually 4:00 p.m., Eastern time. Contributions will be applied and any other
transaction requests will be processed when they are received along with all the
required information.
o If your contribution, transfer, or any other transaction request,
containing all the required information, reaches us on a non-business day
or after 4:00 p.m. on a business day, we will use the next business day.
o If your transaction is set to occur on the same day of the month as the
contract date and that date is the 29th, 30th or 31st of the month, then
the transaction will occur on the 1st day of the next month.
o When a charge is to be deducted on a contract date anniversary that is a
non-business day, we will deduct the charge on the next business day.
CONTRIBUTIONS, CREDITS, AND TRANSFERS
o Contributions and credits allocated to the variable investment options are
invested at the value next determined after the close of the business day.
o Transfers to or from variable investment options will be made at the value
next determined after the close of the business day.
ABOUT YOUR VOTING RIGHTS
As the owner of the shares of EQ Advisors Trust we have
the right to vote on certain matters involving the portfolios, such as:
o the election of trustees;
o the formal approval of independent auditors selected for EQ Advisors Trust;
or
o any other matters described in the prospectus for EQ Advisors Trust or
requiring a shareholders' vote under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
We will give contract owners the opportunity to instruct us how to vote the
number of shares attributable to their contracts if a shareholder vote is taken.
If we do not receive instructions in time from all contract owners, we will vote
the shares of a portfolio for which no instructions have been received in the
same proportion as we vote shares of that portfolio for which we have received
instructions. We will also vote any shares that we are entitled to vote directly
because of amounts we have in a portfolio in the same proportions that contract
owners vote.
VOTING RIGHTS OF OTHERS
Currently, we control EQ Advisors Trust. EQ Advisors Trust shares are sold to
our separate accounts and an affiliated qualified plan trust. In addition, EQ
Advisors Trust shares are held by separate accounts of insurance companies both
affiliated and unaffiliated with us. Shares held by these separate accounts will
probably be voted according to the instructions of the owners of insurance
policies and contracts issued by those insurance companies. While this will
dilute the effect of the voting instructions of the contract owners, we
currently do not foresee any disadvantages because of this. The Board of
Trustees of EQ Advisors Trust intends to monitor events in order to identify any
material irreconcilable conflicts that may arise and to determine what action,
if any, should be taken in response. If we believe that a response to any of
those events insufficiently protects our contract owners, we will see to it that
appropriate action is taken.
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 VOTING RIGHTS
If actions relating to Separate Account No. 49 require contract owner approval,
contract owners will be entitled to one vote for each unit they have in the
variable investment options. Each contract owner who has elected a variable
annuity payout option may cast the number of votes equal to the dollar amount of
reserves we are holding for that annuity in a variable investment option divided
by the annuity unit value for that option. We will cast votes attributable to
any amounts we have in the variable investment options in the same proportion as
votes cast by contract owners.
CHANGES IN APPLICABLE LAW
The voting rights we describe in this prospectus are created under applicable
federal securities laws. To the extent that
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those laws or the regulations published under those laws eliminate the necessity
to submit matters for approval by persons having voting rights in separate
accounts of insurance companies, we reserve the right to proceed in accordance
with those laws or regulations.
ABOUT OUR YEAR 2000 PROGRESS
Equitable Life relies upon various computer systems in order to administer your
contract and operate the investment options. Some of these systems belong to
service providers who are not affiliated with Equitable Life.
In 1995, Equitable Life began addressing the question of whether its computer
systems would recognize the year 2000 before, on or after January 1, 2000, and
Equitable Life has identified those of its systems critical to business
operations that were not year 2000 compliant. Equitable Life has completed the
work of modifying or replacing non-compliant systems and has confirmed, through
testing that its systems are year 2000 compliant. Equitable Life has contacted
third-party vendors and service providers to seek confirmation that they are
acting to address the year 2000 issue with the goal of avoiding any material
adverse effect on services provided to contract owners and on operations of the
investment options. All third-party vendors and service providers considered
critical to Equitable Life's business, and substantially all vendors and service
providers considered non-critical, have provided us confirmation of their year
2000 compliance or a satisfactory plan for compliance. If confirmation is not
received from any of the remaining non-critical vendors or service providers,
the vendor or service provider will be replaced, eliminated, or be the subject
of contingency plans. Additionally, Equitable Life has supplemented its existing
business continuity and disaster recovery plans to cover certain categories of
contingencies that could arise as a result of year 2000 related failures.
There are many risks associated with year 2000 issues, including the risk that
Equitable Life's computer systems will not operate as intended. Additionally,
there can be no assurance that the systems of third parties will be year 2000
compliant. Any significant unresolved difficulty related to the year 2000
compliance initiatives could result in an interruption in, or a failure of,
normal business operations and, accordingly, could have a material adverse
effect on our ability to administer your contract and operate the investment
options.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the foregoing year 2000 discussion is a
"Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure" within the meaning of The Year 2000 Information
and Readiness Disclosure Act (P.L. 105-271) (1998).
ABOUT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Equitable Life and its affiliates are parties to various legal proceedings. In
our view, none of these proceedings is likely to have a material adverse effect
upon Separate Account No. 49, our ability to meet our obligations under the
contracts, or the distribution of the contracts.
ABOUT OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
The financial statements of Separate Account No. 49 as at December 31, 1998 and
for the periods ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the consolidated financial
statements of Equitable Life as at December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for each of
the three years ended December 31, 1998 included in the SAI have been so
included in reliance on the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.
TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP, COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENTS, LOANS, AND BORROWING
You can transfer ownership of an NQ contract at any time before annuity payments
begin. We will continue to treat you as the owner until we receive written
notification of any change at our processing office. You cannot assign your NQ
contract as collateral or security for a loan. Loans are also not available
under your NQ contract. In some cases, an assignment or change of ownership may
have adverse tax consequences. See "Tax information" earlier in this prospectus.
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You cannot assign or transfer ownership of a Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA,
or QP contract except by surrender to us. Loans are not available and you cannot
assign Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, and QP contracts as security for a
loan or other obligation.
For limited transfers of ownership after the owner's death see "Beneficiary
continuation option for Rollover IRA contracts" in "Payment of death benefit"
earlier in this prospectus. You may direct the transfer of the values under your
Rollover IRA, Roth Conversion IRA, or QP contract to another similar
arrangement. Under federal income tax rules, in the case of such a transfer, we
will impose a withdrawal charge, if one applies.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE CONTRACTS
Equitable Distributors, Inc. ("EDI"), an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of
Equitable Life, is the distributor of the contracts and has responsibility for
sales and marketing functions for Separate Account No. 49. EDI serves as the
principal underwriter of Separate Account No. 49. EDI is registered with the SEC
as a broker-dealer and is a member of the National Association of Securities
Dealers, Inc. EDI's principal business address is 1290 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, New York 10104. Under a distribution agreement between EDI, Equitable
Life, and certain of Equitable Life's separate accounts, including Separate
Account No. 49, Equitable Life paid EDI distribution fees of $35,452,793 for
1998, $9,566,343 for 1997, and $87,157 for 1996, as the distributor of certain
contracts and as the principal underwriter of several Equitable Life separate
accounts, including Separate Account No. 49.
The contracts will be sold by registered representatives of EDI, as well as by
affiliated and unaffiliated broker-dealers with which EDI has entered into
selling agreements. Broker-dealer sales compensation will not exceed an amount
equal to 7% annually of the account value on a contract date anniversary. EDI
may also receive compensation and reimbursement for its marketing services under
the terms of its distribution agreement with Equitable Life. Broker-dealers
receiving sales compensation will generally pay a portion of it to their
registered representatives as commissions related to sales of the contracts. The
offering of the contracts is intended to be continuous.
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We provide the following tables to show five different measurements of the
investment performance of the variable investment options and/or the portfolios
in which they invest. We include these tables because they may be of general
interest to you. THE RESULTS SHOWN REFLECT PAST PERFORMANCE. THEY DO NOT
INDICATE HOW THE VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS MAY PERFORM IN THE FUTURE. THEY
ALSO DO NOT REPRESENT THE RESULTS EARNED BY ANY PARTICULAR INVESTOR. YOUR
RESULTS WILL DIFFER.
Table 1 shows the average annual total return of the variable investment
options. Average annual total return is the annual rate of growth that would be
necessary to achieve the ending value of a contribution plus the 4% credit
invested in the variable investment options for the periods shown.
Table 2 shows the growth of a hypothetical $1,000 investment plus a $40 credit
in the variable investment options over the periods shown. Both Tables 1 and 2
take into account all fees and charges under the contract, but do not reflect
the charges for any applicable taxes such as premium taxes or any applicable
annuity administrative fee.
Tables 3, 4, and 5 show the rates of return of the variable investment options
on an annualized, cumulative, and year-by-year basis. These tables take into
account all fees and charges under the contract, but do not reflect the
withdrawal charge or the charges for any applicable taxes such as premium taxes
or any applicable annuity administrative fee. If the charges were reflected they
would effectively reduce the rates of return shown.
In all cases the results shown are based on the actual historical investment
experience of the portfolios in which the variable investment options invest. In
some cases, the results shown relate to periods when the variable investment
options and/or contracts were not available. In those cases, we adjusted the
results of the portfolios to reflect the charges under the contracts that would
have applied had the variable investment options and/or contracts been
available. The contracts are being offered for the first time in 1999.
For the "Alliance" portfolios (other than EQ/Alliance Premier Growth), we have
adjusted the results prior to October 1996, when Class IB shares for these
portfolios were not available, to reflect the 12b-1 fees currently imposed.
Finally, the results shown for the Alliance Money Market and Alliance Common
Stock options for periods before March 22, 1985 reflect the results of the
variable investment options that preceded them. The "Since portfolio inception"
figures for these options are based on the date of inception of the preceding
variable investment options. We have adjusted these results to reflect the
maximum investment advisory fee payable for the portfolios, as well as an
assumed charge of 0.06% for direct operating expenses.
EQ Advisors Trust commenced operations on May 1, 1997. For periods prior to
October 18, 1999 the Alliance portfolios (other than EQ/Alliance Premier Growth)
were part of The Hudson River Trust. On October 18, 1999, these portfolios
became corresponding portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust. In each case, the
performance shown is for the indicated EQ Advisors Trust portfolio and any
predecessor that it may have had.
All rates of return presented are time-weighted and include reinvestment of
investment income, including interest and dividends.
From time to time, we may advertise different measurements of the investment
performance of the variable investment options and/or the portfolios, including
the measurements reflected in the tables below. We will indicate that the 4%
credit is reflected when we show performance numbers that give effect to the
credit.
THE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION THAT WE ADVERTISE REFLECTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND DOES
NOT INDICATE HOW THE VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS MAY PERFORM IN THE FUTURE. SUCH
INFORMATION ALSO DOES NOT REPRESENT THE RESULTS EARNED BY ANY PARTICULAR
INVESTOR. YOUR RESULTS WILL DIFFER.
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BENCHMARKS
Tables 3 and 4 compare the performance of variable investment options to market
indices that serve as benchmarks. Market indices are not subject to any charges
for investment advisory fees, brokerage commission or other operating expenses
typically associated with a managed portfolio. Also, they do not reflect other
contract charges such as the mortality and expense risks charge, administrative
charge, distribution charge, or any withdrawal charge. Comparisons with these
benchmarks, therefore, may be of limited use. We include them because they are
widely known and may help you to understand the universe of securities from
which each portfolio is likely to select its holdings. Benchmark data reflect
the reinvestment of dividend income. The benchmarks include:
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ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET: Salomon Brothers Three-Month T-Bill Index. ALLIANCE
HIGH YIELD: Merrill Lynch High Yield Master Index.
ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK: 50% Russell 2000 Index and 50% Standard & Poor's
Mid-Cap Total Return Index.
ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH: Russell 2000 Growth Index.
EQ/ALLIANCE PREMIER GROWTH: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
BT EQUITY 500 INDEX: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX: Russell 2000 Index.
BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX: Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe,
Australia, Far East Index.
CAPITAL GUARDIAN U.S. EQUITY: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
CAPITAL GUARDIAN RESEARCH: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
CAPITAL GUARDIAN INTERNATIONAL: Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe,
Australia, Far East Index.
EQ/EVERGREEN: Russell 2000 Index.
EQ/EVERGREEN FOUNDATION: 60% Standard & Poor's 500 Index/40% Lehman Brothers
Aggregate Bond Index.
JPM CORE BOND: Salomon Brothers Broad Investment Grade Bond.
LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE: Russell 2000 Index.
MFS GROWTH WITH INCOME: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
MFS RESEARCH: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES: Russell 2000 Index.
MERRILL LYNCH BASIC VALUE EQUITY: Standard & Poor's 500 Index.
MERRILL LYNCH WORLD STRATEGY: 36% Standard & Poor's 500 Index/24% Morgan Stanley
Capital International Europe, Australia, Far East Index/21% Salomon Brothers
U.S. Treasury Bond 1 Year+ 14% Salomon Brothers World Government Bond
(excluding U.S.)/and 5% Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill.
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY: Morgan Stanley Capital International
Emerging Markets Free Price Return Index.
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LIPPER SURVEY. The Lipper Variable Insurance Products Performance Analysis
Survey (Lipper Survey) records the performance of a large group of variable
annuity products, including managed separate accounts of insurance
companies. According to Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. (Lipper), the data
are presented net of investment management fees, direct operating expenses
and asset-based charges applicable under annuity contracts. Lipper data
provide a more accurate picture than market benchmarks of the Equitable
Accumulator Plus performance relative to other variable annuity products.
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TABLE 1
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN UNDER A CONTRACT SURRENDERED ON DECEMBER 31,
1998:+
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LENGTH OF INVESTMENT PERIOD
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SINCE SINCE
1 3 5 10 OPTION PORTFOLIO
VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS INCEPTION* INCEPTION**
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Alliance Money Market (0.46)% 2.61% 3.17% 4.04% 1.67% 5.18%
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Alliance High Yield (11.18)% 8.80% 8.08% 9.54% 2.68% 8.80%
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Alliance Common Stock 24.08% 25.43% 20.13% 16.90% 19.14% 14.41%
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Alliance Aggressive Stock (5.61)% 8.17% 9.57% 17.15% 1.61% 15.84%
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Alliance Small Cap Growth (10.21)% -- -- -- 6.96% 6.96%
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BT Equity 500 Index 20.06% -- -- -- 20.06% 20.06%
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BT Small Company Index (8.02)% -- -- -- (8.02)% (8.02)%
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BT International Equity Index 14.90% -- -- -- 14.90% 14.90%
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JPM Core Bond 3.57% -- -- -- 3.57% 3.57%
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Lazard Large Cap Value 14.87% -- -- -- 14.87% 14.87%
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Lazard Small Cap Value (12.90)% -- -- -- (12.90)% (12.90)%
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MFS Research 19.00% -- -- -- 17.39% 17.39%
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MFS Emerging Growth Companies 29.66% -- -- -- 25.99% 25.99%
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Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity 6.19% -- -- -- 11.45% 11.45%
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Merrill Lynch World Strategy 1.31% -- -- -- 2.58% 2.58%
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity (33.32)% -- -- -- (33.32)% (28.41)%
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</TABLE>
+ If you start receiving annuity payments within three years of making an
additional contribution we will recover the amount of any credit that
applied to that contribution.
* The variable investment option inception dates are: Alliance Money
Market, Alliance High Yield, Alliance Common Stock and Alliance
Aggressive Stock (October 16, 1996); Alliance Small Cap Growth, MFS
Research, MFS Emerging Growth Companies, Merrill Lynch Basic Value
Equity, and Merrill Lynch World Strategy (May 1, 1997); BT Equity 500
Index, BT Small Company Index, BT International Equity Index, JPM Core
Bond, Lazard Large Cap Value, Lazard Small Cap Value, and Morgan
Stanley Emerging Markets Equity (December 31, 1997). The inception
dates for the variable investment options that became available on or
after December 31, 1998, and are therefore not shown in this table are:
EQ/Evergreen, EQ/Evergreen Foundation, and MFS Growth with Income
(December 31, 1998); EQ/Alliance Premier Growth, Capital Guardian U.S.
Equity, Capital Guardian Research, and Capital Guardian International
(April 30, 1999).
** The inception dates for the portfolios underlying the Alliance variable
investment options shown in the tables are for portfolios of The Hudson
River Trust, the assets of which became assets of corresponding
portfolios of EQ Advisors Trust on October 18, 1999. The portfolio
inception dates are: Alliance Money Market (July 13, 1981); Alliance
High Yield (January 2, 1987); Alliance Common Stock (January 13, 1976);
Alliance Aggressive Stock (January 27, 1986); Alliance Small Cap
Growth, MFS Research, MFS Emerging Growth Companies, Merrill Lynch
Basic Value Equity, and Merrill Lynch World Strategy (May 1, 1997); BT
Equity 500 Index, BT Small Company Index, BT International Equity
Index, JPM Core Bond, Lazard Large Cap Value, and Lazard Small Cap
Value (December 31, 1997); and Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity
(August 20, 1997). The inception dates for the portfolios that became
available on or after December 31, 1998 and are therefore not shown in
the tables are: EQ/Evergreen, EQ/Evergreen Foundation, and MFS Growth
with Income (December 31, 1998); EQ/Alliance Premier Growth, Capital
Guardian U.S. Equity, Capital Guardian Research, and Capital Guardian
International (April 30, 1999).
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TABLE 2
GROWTH OF $1,000 UNDER A CONTRACT SURRENDERED ON DECEMBER 31, 1998:+
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LENGTH OF INVESTMENT PERIOD
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SINCE
1 3 5 10 PORTFOLIO
VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS INCEPTION*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Alliance Money Market $ 995.36 $1,080.28 $1,169.07 $1,486.17 $ 2,483.25
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Alliance High Yield $ 888.24 $1,287.80 $1,475.06 $2,486.46 $ 2,752.35
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Alliance Common Stock $1,240.80 $1,973.37 $2,501.91 $4,766.00 $22,115.73
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Alliance Aggressive Stock $ 943.88 $1,265.63 $1,579.30 $4,867.64 $ 6,766.56
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Alliance Small Cap Growth $ 897.91 -- -- -- $ 1,143.96
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BT Equity 500 Index $1,200.55 -- -- -- $ 1,200.55
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BT Small Company Index $1,919.75 -- -- -- $ 919.75
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BT International Equity Index $1,148.97 -- -- -- $ 1,148.97
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JPM Core Bond $1,035.71 -- -- -- $ 1,035.71
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Lazard Large Cap Value $1,148.66 -- -- -- $ 1,148.66
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Lazard Small Cap Value $ 870.98 -- -- -- $ 870.98
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MFS Research $1,190.05 -- -- -- $ 1,378.02
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MFS Emerging Growth Companies $1,296.65 -- -- -- $ 1,587.26
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Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity $1,061.92 -- -- -- $ 1,242.00
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Merrill Lynch World Strategy $1,013.14 -- -- -- $ 1,052.28
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity $ 666.82 -- -- -- $ 512.53
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</TABLE>
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+ If you start receiving annuity payments within three years of making an
additional contribution we will recover the amount of any credit that
applied to that contribution.
* Portfolio inception dates are shown in Table 1.
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TABLE 3
ANNUALIZED RATES OF RETURN FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
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SINCE
PORTFOLIO
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 20 YEARS INCEPTION*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET 3.40% 3.42% 3.23% 3.63% -- 5.11%
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Lipper Money Market 4.84% 4.87% 4.77% 5.20% -- 6.77%
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Benchmark 5.05% 5.18% 5.11% 5.44% -- 6.76%
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD (6.90)% 9.30% 7.96% 9.11% -- 8.45%
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Lipper High Current Yield (0.44)% 8.21% 7.37% 9.34% -- 8.97%
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Benchmark 3.66% 9.11% 9.01% 11.08% -- 10.72%
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ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK 27.00% 25.24% 19.66% 16.44% 16.42% 14.24%
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Lipper Growth 22.86% 22.23% 18.63% 16.72% 16.30% 16.01%
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Benchmark 28.58% 28.23% 24.06% 19.21% 17.76% 15.98%
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ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK (1.55)% 8.69% 9.39% 16.69% -- 15.59%
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Lipper Mid-Cap Growth 12.16% 16.33% 14.87% 15.44% -- 13.69%
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Benchmark 8.28% 17.77% 15.56% 16.49% -- 14.78%
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ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH (5.97)% -- -- -- -- 10.25%
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Lipper Small Company Growth (0.33)% -- -- -- -- 16.72%
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Benchmark 1.23% -- -- -- -- 16.58%
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BT EQUITY 500 INDEX 23.13% -- -- -- -- 23.13%
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Lipper S&P 500 Index 26.78% -- -- -- -- 26.78%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 28.58%
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BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX (3.87)% -- -- -- -- (3.87)%
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Lipper Small Cap 1.53% -- -- -- -- 1.53%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- (2.54)%
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BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX 18.17% -- -- -- -- 18.17%
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Lipper International 12.17% -- -- -- -- 12.17%
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Benchmark 20.00% -- -- -- -- 20.00%
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JPM CORE BOND 7.28% -- -- -- -- 7.28%
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Lipper Intermediate Investment Grade Debt 7.23% -- -- -- -- 7.23%
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Benchmark 8.72% -- -- -- -- 8.72%
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LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE 18.14% -- -- -- -- 18.14%
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Lipper Capital Appreciation 24.16% -- -- -- -- 24.16%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 28.58%
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LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE (8.56)% -- -- -- -- (8.56)%
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Lipper Small Cap 1.53% -- -- -- -- 1.53%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- (2.54)%
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MFS RESEARCH 22.12% -- -- -- -- 22.44%
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Lipper Growth 25.82% -- -- -- -- 28.73%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 31.63%
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TABLE 3 (CONTINUED)
ANNUALIZED RATES OF RETURN FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
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<CAPTION>
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SINCE
PORTFOLIO
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 20 YEARS INCEPTION*
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES 32.37% -- -- -- -- 32.69%
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Lipper Mid-Cap 15.97% -- -- -- -- 22.72%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- 14.53%
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MERRILL LYNCH BASIC VALUE EQUITY 9.80% -- -- -- -- 15.46%
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Lipper Growth & Income 15.54% -- -- -- -- 21.32%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 31.63%
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MERRILL LYNCH WORLD STRATEGY 5.11% -- -- -- -- 5.23%
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Lipper Global Flexible Portfolio 9.34% -- -- -- -- 11.15%
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Benchmark 19.55% -- -- -- -- 20.00%
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS
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EQUITY (28.19)% -- -- -- -- (33.79)%
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Lipper Emerging Markets (30.50)% -- -- -- -- (36.28)%
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Benchmark (25.34)% -- -- -- -- (28.92)%
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</TABLE>
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* Portfolio inception dates are shown in Table 1.
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TABLE 4
CUMULATIVE RATES OF RETURN FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
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<CAPTION>
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SINCE
PORTFOLIO
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 20 YEARS INCEPTION*
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET 3.40% 10.60% 17.22% 42.89% -- 138.78%
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Lipper Money Market 4.84% 15.34% 26.25% 66.09% -- 214.68%
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Benchmark 5.05% 16.35% 28.27% 69.88% -- 214.45%
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD (6.90)% 30.56% 46.65% 139.11% -- 164.68%
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Lipper High Current Yield (0.44)% 26.80% 43.00% 145.62% -- 182.21%
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Benchmark 3.66% 29.90% 53.96% 186.01% -- 239.69%
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ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK 27.00% 96.46% 145.35% 358.29% 1,991.24% 2,026.84%
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Lipper Growth 22.86% 84.52% 138.97% 388.00% 2,185.68% 3,490.04%
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Benchmark 28.58% 110.85% 193.91% 479.62% 2,530.43% 2,919.92%
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ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK (1.55)% 28.42% 56.67% 368.05% -- 550.62%
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Lipper Mid-Cap Growth 12.16% 58.64% 102.73% 334.88% -- 448.32%
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Benchmark 8.28% 63.35% 106.12% 360.30% -- 494.67%
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ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH (5.97)% -- -- -- -- 17.69%
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Lipper Small Company Growth (0.33)% -- -- -- -- 28.98%
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Benchmark 1.23% -- -- -- -- 29.23%
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BT EQUITY 500 INDEX 23.13% -- -- -- -- 23.13%
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Lipper S&P 500 Index 26.78% -- -- -- -- 26.78%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 28.58%
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BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX (3.87)% -- -- -- -- (3.87)%
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Lipper Small Cap 1.53% -- -- -- -- 1.49%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- (2.54)%
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BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX 18.17% -- -- -- -- 18.17%
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Lipper International 12.17% -- -- -- -- 12.23%
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Benchmark 20.00% -- -- -- -- 20.00%
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JPM CORE BOND 7.28% -- -- -- -- 7.28%
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Lipper Intermediate Investment
Grade Debt 7.23% -- -- -- -- 7.23%
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Benchmark 8.72% -- -- -- -- 8.72%
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LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE 18.14% -- -- -- -- 18.14%
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Lipper Capital Appreciation 24.16% -- -- -- -- 24.09%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 28.58%
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LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE (8.56)% -- -- -- -- (8.56)%
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Lipper Small Cap 1.53% -- -- -- -- 1.53%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- (2.54)%
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MFS RESEARCH 22.12% -- -- -- -- 40.19%
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Lipper Growth 25.82% -- -- -- -- 52.86%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 57.60%
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MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES 32.37% -- -- -- -- 60.31%
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Lipper Mid-Cap 15.97% -- -- -- -- 42.16%
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Benchmark (2.54)% -- -- -- -- 25.40%
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</TABLE>
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TABLE 4 (CONTINUED)
CUMULATIVE RATES OF RETURN FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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SINCE
PORTFOLIO
1 YEAR 3 YEARS 5 YEARS 10 YEARS 20 YEARS INCEPTION*
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MERRILL LYNCH BASIC VALUE EQUITY 9.80% -- -- -- -- 27.11%
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Lipper Growth & Income 15.54% -- -- -- -- 15.59%
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Benchmark 28.58% -- -- -- -- 57.60%
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MERRILL LYNCH WORLD STRATEGY 5.11% -- -- -- -- 8.88%
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Lipper Global Flexible Portfolio 9.34% -- -- -- -- 19.41%
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Benchmark 19.55% -- -- -- -- 33.33%
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS
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EQUITY (28.19)% -- -- -- -- (43.02)%
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Lipper Emerging Markets (30.50)% -- -- -- -- (45.67)%
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benchmark (25.34)% -- -- -- -- (36.71)%
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</TABLE>
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* Portfolio inception dates are shown in Table 1.
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TABLE 5
YEAR-BY-YEAR RATES OF RETURN:
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<CAPTION>
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1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET 7.18% 6.23% 4.23% 1.65% 1.06% 2.10% 3.80% 3.37% 3.48% 3.40%
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD 3.20% (2.95)% 22.17% 10.23% 20.88% (4.58)% 17.71% 20.60% 16.28% (6.90)%
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ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK 23.28% (9.82)% 35.34% 1.31% 22.52% (3.94)% 30.01% 21.97% 26.84% 27.00%
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ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK 40.86% 6.16% 83.43% (4.95)% 14.59% (5.59)% 29.21% 19.93% 8.77% (1.55)%
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ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 25.16%+ (5.97)%
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BT EQUITY 500 INDEX -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 23.13%
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BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (3.87)%
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BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 18.17%
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JPM CORE BOND -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 7.28%
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LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 18.14%
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LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (8.56)%
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MFS RESEARCH -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 14.80%+ 22.12%
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MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 21.11%+ 32.37%
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MERRILL LYNCH BASIC VALUE EQUITY -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 15.77%+ 9.80%
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MERRILL LYNCH WORLD STRATEGY -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3.58%+ 5.11%
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING
MARKETS EQUITY -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (20.66)%+ (28.19)%
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</TABLE>
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+ Returns for these portfolios represent less than 12 months of performance.
The returns are as of each portfolio inception date as shown in Table 1.
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COMMUNICATING PERFORMANCE DATA
In reports or other communications to contract owners or in advertising
material, we may describe general economic and market conditions affecting our
variable investment options and the portfolios and may compare the performance
or ranking of those options and the portfolios with:
o those of other insurance company separate accounts or mutual funds included
in the rankings prepared by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., Morningstar,
Inc., VARDS, or similar investment services that monitor the performance of
insurance company separate accounts or mutual funds;
o other appropriate indices of investment securities and averages for peer
universes of mutual funds; or
o data developed by us derived from such indices or averages.
We also may furnish to present or prospective contract owners advertisements or
other communications that include evaluations of a variable investment option or
portfolio by nationally recognized financial publications. Examples of such
publications are:
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Barron's Investment Management Weekly
Morningstar's Variable Annuity Money Management Letter
Sourcebook Investment Dealers Digest
Business Week National Underwriter
Forbes Pension & Investments
Fortune USA Today
Institutional Investor Investor's Business Daily
Money The New York Times
Kiplinger's Personal Finance The Wall Street Journal
Financial Planning The Los Angeles Times
Investment Adviser The Chicago Tribune
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Lipper compiles performance data for peer universes of funds with similar
investment objectives in its Lipper Survey. Morningstar, Inc. compiles similar
data in the Morningstar Variable Annuity/Life Report (Morningstar Report).
The Lipper Survey records performance data as reported to it by over 800 mutual
funds underlying variable annuity and life insurance products. It divides these
actively managed portfolios into 25 categories by portfolio objectives. The
Lipper Survey contains two different universes, which reflect different types of
fees in performance data:
o The "separate account" universe reports performance data net of investment
management fees, direct operating expenses and asset-based charges
applicable under variable life and annuity contracts, and
o The "mutual fund" universe reports performance net only of investment
management fees and direct operating expenses, and therefore reflects only
charges that relate to the underlying mutual fund.
The Morningstar Variable Annuity/Life Report consists of nearly 700 variable
life and annuity funds, all of which report their data net of investment
management fees, direct operating expenses and separate account level charges.
VARDS is a monthly reporting service that monitors approximately 2,500 variable
life and variable annuity funds on performance and account information.
YIELD INFORMATION
Current yield for the Alliance Money Market option will be based on net changes
in a hypothetical investment over a given seven-day period, exclusive of capital
changes, and then "annualized" (assuming that the same seven-day result would
occur each week for 52 weeks). Current yield for the Alliance High Yield option
will be based on net changes in a hypothetical investment over a given 30-day
period, exclusive of capital changes, and then "annualized" (assuming that the
same 30-day result would occur each month for 12 months).
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"Effective yield" is calculated in a similar manner, but when annualized, any
income earned by the investment is assumed to be reinvested. The "effective
yield" will be slightly higher than the "current yield" because any earnings are
compounded weekly for the Alliance Money Market option. The current yields and
effective yields assume the deduction of all contract charges and expenses other
than the withdrawal charge, and any charge for taxes such as premium tax. For
more information, see "Yield Information for the Alliance Money Market Option
and Alliance High Yield Option" in the SAI.
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APPENDIX I: CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION A-1
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Appendix I: Condensed financial information
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The contracts are being offered for the first time in 1999. The unit values and
number of units outstanding shown below are for another contract offered under
Separate Account No. 49 with the same daily asset based charges of 1.60%.
UNIT VALUES AND NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING AT YEAR END FOR EACH VARIABLE
INVESTMENT OPTION
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FOR THE YEARS ENDING
---------------------------------
DEC. 31, 1997 DEC. 31, 1998
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ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET
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Unit value $23.98 $24.80
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 349
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD
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Unit value $29.13 $27.12
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Number of units outstanding (000s) 2 170
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ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK
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Unit value $176.22 $223.79
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Number of units outstanding (000s) 1 35
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ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK
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Unit value $68.19 $67.13
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 16
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ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH
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Unit value $12.52 $11.77
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 211
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BT EQUITY 500 INDEX
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Unit value $10.00 $12.31
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 951
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BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX
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Unit value $10.00 $9.61
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 211
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UNIT VALUES AND NUMBER OF UNITS OUTSTANDING AT YEAR END FOR EACH
VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTION (CONTINUED)
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BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX
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Unit value $10.00 $11.82
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 248
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JPM CORE BOND
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Unit value $10.00 $10.73
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 379
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LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE
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Unit value $10.00 $11.81
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 315
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LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE
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Unit value $10.00 $9.14
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- 344
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MFS RESEARCH
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Unit value $11.48 $14.02
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Number of units outstanding (000s) 1 410
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MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES
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Unit value $12.11 $16.03
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Number of units outstanding (000s) 2 200
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MERRILL LYNCH BASIC VALUE EQUITY
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Unit value $11.58 $12.71
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- --
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MERRILL LYNCH WORLD STRATEGY
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Number of units outstanding (000s) -- --
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MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY
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APPENDIX II: PURCHASE CONSIDERATIONS FOR QP CONTRACTS B-1
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Appendix II: Purchase considerations for QP contracts
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Trustees who are considering the purchase of an Equitable Accumulator Plus QP
contract should discuss with their tax advisers whether this is an appropriate
investment vehicle for the employer's plan. Trustees should consider whether the
plan provisions permit the investment of plan assets in the QP contract, the
distribution of such an annuity and the payment of death benefits in accordance
with the requirements of the federal income tax rules. The QP contract and this
prospectus should be reviewed in full, and the following factors, among others,
should be noted. Assuming continued plan qualification and operation, earnings
on qualified plan assets will accumulate value on a tax-deferred basis even if
the plan is not funded by the Equitable Accumulator Plus QP contract or another
annuity. Therefore, you should purchase an Equitable Accumulator Plus QP
contract to fund a plan for the contract's features and benefits other than tax
deferral. This QP contract accepts transfer contributions only and not regular,
ongoing payroll contributions. For 401(k) plans under defined contribution
plans, no employee after-tax contributions are accepted.
Under defined benefit plans, we will not accept rollovers from a defined
contribution plan to a defined benefit plan. We will only accept transfers from
a defined benefit plan or a change of investment vehicles in the plan. For
defined benefit plans, the maximum percentage of actuarial value of the plan
participant/employee's normal retirement benefit that can be funded by a QP
contract is 80%. The account value under a QP contract may at any time be more
or less than the lump sum actuarial equivalent of the accrued benefit for a
defined benefit plan participant/employee. Equitable Life does not guarantee
that the account value under a QP contract will at any time equal the actuarial
value of 80% of a participant/employee's accrued benefit. If overfunding of a
plan occurs, withdrawals from the QP contract may be required. A withdrawal
charge may apply.
Further, Equitable Life will not perform or provide any plan recordkeeping
services with respect to the QP contracts. The plan's administrator will be
solely responsible for performing or providing for all such services. There is
no loan feature offered under the QP contracts, so if the plan provides for
loans and a participant/employee takes a loan from the plan, other plan assets
must be used as the source of the loan and any loan repayments must be credited
to other investment vehicles and/or accounts available under the plan.
Given that required minimum distributions must generally commence from the plan
for annuitants after age 70 1/2, trustees should consider whether the QP
contract is an appropriate purchase for annuitants approaching or over age 70
1/2.
Finally, because the method of purchasing the QP contract and the features of
the QP contract may appeal more to plan participants/employees who are older and
tend to be highly paid, and because certain features of the QP contract are
available only to plan participants/employees who meet certain minimum and/or
maximum age requirements, plan trustees should discuss with their advisers
whether the purchase of the QP contract would cause the plan to engage in
prohibited discrimination in contributions, benefits or otherwise.
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APPENDIX III: GUARANTEED MINIMUM DEATH BENEFIT EXAMPLE C-1
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Appendix III: Guaranteed minimum death benefit example
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The death benefit under the contracts is equal to the account value or, if
greater, the guaranteed minimum death benefit.
The following illustrates the guaranteed minimum death benefit calculation.
Assuming $100,000 is allocated to the variable investment options (with no
allocation to the Alliance Money Market option), no additional contributions, no
transfers and no withdrawals, the guaranteed minimum death benefit for an
annuitant age 45 would be calculated as follows:
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END OF 5% ROLL UP TO AGE 80 ANNUAL RATCHET TO AGE 80
CONTRACT GUARANTEED MINIMUM GUARANTEED MINIMUM
YEAR ACCOUNT VALUE DEATH BENEFIT(1) DEATH BENEFIT
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1 $105,000 $105,000(1) $105,000(3)
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2 $115,500 $110,250(2) $115,500(3)
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3 $129,360 $115,763(2) $129,360(3)
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4 $103,488 $121,551(1) $129,360(4)
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5 $113,837 $127,628(1) $129,360(4)
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6 $127,497 $134,010(1) $129,360(4)
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7 $127,497 $140,710(1) $129,360(4)
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The account values for contract years 1 through 7 are based on hypothetical
rates of return of 5.00%, 10.00%, 12.00%, (20.00)%, 10.00%, 12.00% and
0.00%. We are using these rates solely to illustrate how the benefit is
determined. The return rates bear no relationship to past or future
investment results.
5% ROLL UP TO AGE 80
(1) At the end of contract year 1, and again at the end of contract years
4 through 7, the death benefit will be equal to the guaranteed minimum
death benefit.
(2) At the end of contract years 2 and 3, the death benefit will be equal
to the current account value since it is higher than the current
guaranteed minimum death benefit.
ANNUAL RATCHET TO AGE 80
(3) At the end of contract years 1 through 3, the guaranteed minimum death
benefit is equal to the current account value.
(4) At the end of contract years 4 through 7, the guaranteed minimum death
benefit is equal to the guaranteed minimum death benefit at the end of
the prior year since it is equal to or higher than the current account
value.
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Statement of additional
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Unit Values 2
Annuity Unit Values 2
Custodian and Independent Accountants 3
Yield Information for the Alliance Money Market Option and Alliance High Yield
Option 3
Long-Term Market Trends 4
Key Factors in Retirement Planning 7
Financial Statements 11
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HOW TO OBTAIN AN EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR PLUS STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION FOR SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
Send this request form to:
Equitable Accumulator Plus
P.O. Box 1547
Secaucus, NJ 07096-1547
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dated October 18, 1999:
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City State Zip
(SAI 10AMLF(10/99))
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EQUITABLE ACCUMULATOR PLUS(SM)
A combination variable and fixed deferred
annuity contract
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES
1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10104
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OCTOBER 18, 1999
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This statement of additional information ("SAI") is not a prospectus. It should
be read in conjunction with the related Equitable Accumulator Plus prospectus,
dated October 18, 1999. That prospectus provides detailed information concerning
the contracts and the variable investment options that fund the contracts. Each
variable investment option is a subaccount of Equitable Life's Separate Account
No. 49. Definitions of special terms used in the SAI are found in the
prospectus.
A copy of the prospectus is available free of charge by writing the processing
office (Post Office Box 1547, Secaucus, NJ 07096-1547), by calling
1-800-789-7771 toll free, or by contacting your registered representative.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit Values 2
Annuity Unit Values 2
Custodian and Independent Accountants 3
Yield Information for the Alliance Money Market
Option and Alliance High Yield Option 3
Long-Term Market Trends 4
Key Factors in Retirement Planning 7
Financial Statements 11
Copyright 1999 The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
All rights reserved. Accumulator Plus is a service mark of
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States.
SAI 10A (10/99)
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UNIT VALUES
Unit values are determined at the end of each valuation period for each of the
variable investment options. We may offer other annuity contracts and
certificates which will have their own unit values for the variable investment
options. They may be different from the unit values for the Equitable
Accumulator Plus.
The unit value for a variable investment option for any valuation period is
equal to: (1) the unit value for the preceding valuation period multiplied by
(ii) the net investment factor for that option for that valuation period. A
valuation period is each business day together with any preceding non-business
days. The net investment factor is:
(a/b) - c
where:
(a)is the value of the variable investment option's shares of the corresponding
portfolio at the end of the valuation period. Any amounts allocated to or
withdrawn from the option for the valuation period are not taken into
account. For this purpose, we use the share value reported to us by EQ
Advisors Trust.
(b)is the value of the variable investment option's shares of the corresponding
portfolio at the end of the preceding valuation period. (Any amounts
allocated or withdrawn for that valuation period are taken into account.)
(c)is the daily mortality and expense risks charge, administrative charge, and
distribution charge relating to the contracts, times the number of calendar
days in the valuation period. These daily charges are at an effective annual
rate not to exceed a total of 1.60%.
ANNUITY UNIT VALUES
The annuity unit value for each variable investment option was fixed at $1.00 on
each option's respective effective date (as shown in the prospectus) for
contracts with assumed base rates of net investment return of both 5% and 3 1/2%
a year. For each valuation period after that date, it is the annuity unit value
for the immediately preceding valuation period multiplied by the adjusted net
investment factor under the contract. For each valuation period, the adjusted
net investment factor is equal to the net investment factor reduced for each day
in the valuation period by:
o .00013366 of the net investment factor if the assumed base rate of net
investment return is 5% a year; or
o .00009425 of the net investment factor if the assumed base rate of net
investment return is 3 1/2%.
Because of this adjustment, the annuity unit value rises and falls depending on
whether the actual rate of net investment return (after deduction of charges) is
higher or lower than the assumed base rate.
All contracts have a 5% assumed base rate of net investment return, except in
states where that rate is not permitted. Annuity payments under contracts with
an assumed base rate of 3 1/2% will at first be smaller than those under
contracts with a 5% assumed base rate. Payments under the 3 1/2% contracts,
however, will rise more rapidly when unit values are rising, and payments will
fall more slowly when unit values are falling than those under 5% contracts.
The amounts of variable annuity payments are determined as follows:
Payments normally start on the business day specified on your election form, or
on such other future date you specify. The payments are made on a monthly basis.
The first three payments are of equal amounts. Each of the first three payments
will be based on the amount specified in the Tables of Guaranteed Annuity
Payments in your contract.
The first three payments depend on the assumed base rate of net investment
return and the form of annuity chosen (and any fixed period or period certain).
If the annuity involved is a life
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contingency, the risk class and the age of the annuitants will affect payments.
The amount of the fourth and each later payment will vary according to the
investment performance of the variable investment options. We calculate each
monthly payment by multiplying the number of annuity units credited by the
average annuity unit value for the second calendar month immediately preceding
the due date of the payment. We calculate the number of units by dividing the
first monthly payment by the annuity unit value for the valuation period. This
includes the due date of the first monthly payment. The average annuity unit
value is the average of the annuity unit values for the valuation periods ending
in that month. Variable income annuities may also be available by separate
prospectus through other separate accounts we offer.
ILLUSTRATION OF CHANGES IN ANNUITY UNIT VALUES
To show how we determine variable annuity payments from month to month, assume
that the account value on the date annuity payments are to begin is enough to
fund an annuity with a monthly payment of $363. Also assume that the annuity
unit value for the valuation period that includes the due date of the first
annuity payment is $1.05. The number of annuity units credited under the
contract would be 345.71 (363 divided by 1.05 = 345.71).
If the fourth monthly payment is due in March, and the average annuity unit
value for January was $1.10, the annuity payment for March would be the number
of units (345.71) times the average annuity unit value ($1.10), or $380.28. If
the average annuity unit value was $1 in February, the annuity payment for April
would be 345.71 times $1, or $345.71.
CUSTODIAN AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Equitable Life is the custodian for the shares of EQ Advisors Trust owned by
Separate Account No. 49.
The financial statements of Separate Account No. 49 as at December 31, 1998 and
for the periods ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the consolidated financial
statements of Equitable Life as at December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for each of
the three years ended December 31, 1998 included in this SAI have been so
included in reliance on the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.
YIELD INFORMATION FOR THE ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET OPTION AND ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD
OPTION
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET OPTION
The Alliance Money Market option calculates yield information for seven-day
periods. The seven-day current yield calculation is based on a hypothetical
contract with one unit at the beginning of the period. To determine the
seven-day rate of return, the net change in the unit value is computed by
subtracting the unit value at the beginning of the period from a unit value,
exclusive of capital changes, at the end of the period.
Unit values reflect all other accrued expenses of the Alliance Money Market
option but do not reflect any withdrawal charges or charges for applicable taxes
such as state or local premium taxes.
The adjusted net change is divided by the unit value at the beginning of the
period to obtain what is called the adjusted base period rate of return. This
seven-day adjusted base period return is then multiplied by 365/7 to produce an
annualized seven-day current yield figure carried to the nearest one-hundredth
of one percent.
The effective yield is obtained by modifying the current yield to take into
account the compounding nature of the Alliance Money Market option's
investments, as follows: the unannualized adjusted base period return is
compounded by adding one to the adjusted base period return, raising the sum to
a power equal to 365 divided by 7, and subtracting one from the result, i.e.,
effective yield = (base period return + 1 ) [superscript: 365/7] - 1. The
Alliance Money Market option yields will fluctuate daily. Accordingly, yields
for any given period do not necessarily represent future results. In addition,
the value of units of the Alliance Money Market option will fluctuate and not
remain constant.
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD OPTION
The Alliance High Yield option calculates yield information for 30-day periods.
The 30-day current yield calculation is based on a hypothetical contract with
one unit at the beginning of the period. To determine the 30-day rate of return,
the net change in the unit value is computed by subtracting the unit value at
the beginning of the period from a unit value, exclusive of capital changes, at
the end of the period.
Unit values reflect all other accrued expenses of the Alliance High Yield option
but do not reflect any withdrawal charges or charges for applicable taxes such
as state or local premium taxes.
The adjusted net change is divided by the unit value at the beginning of the
period to obtain the adjusted base period rate of return. This 30-day adjusted
base period return is then multiplied by 365/30 to produce an annualized 30-day
current yield figure carried to the nearest one-hundredth of one percent.
The yield for the Alliance High Yield option will fluctuate daily. Accordingly,
the yield for any given period does not necessarily represent future results. In
addition, the value of units of the Alliance High Yield option will fluctuate
and not remain constant.
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET OPTION AND ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD OPTION YIELD INFORMATION
The yields for the Alliance Money Market option and Alliance High Yield option
reflect charges that are not normally reflected in the yields of other
investments. Therefore, they may be lower when compared with yields of other
investments. The yields for the Alliance Money Market option and Alliance High
Yield option should not be compared to the return on fixed rate investments
which guarantee rates of interest for specified periods. Nor should the yields
be compared to the yields of money market options made available to the general
public.
The seven-day current yield for the Alliance Money Market option was 3.94% for
the period ended December 31, 1998. The effective yield for that period was
4.02%.
The 30-day current yield for the Alliance High Yield option was 12.64% for the
period ended December 31, 1998.
Because the above yields reflect the deduction of variable investment option
expenses, they are lower than the corresponding yield figures for the Alliance
Money Market and Alliance High Yield portfolios which reflect only the deduction
of EQ Advisors Trust-level expenses.
LONG-TERM MARKET TRENDS
As a tool for understanding how different investment strategies may affect
long-term results, it may be useful to consider the historical returns on
different types of assets. The following charts present historical return trends
for various types of securities. The information presented, while not directly
related to the performance of the variable investment options, helps to provide
a perspective on the potential returns of different asset classes over different
periods of time. By combining this information with knowledge of your own
financial needs (for example, the length of time until you retire, your
financial requirements at retirement), you may be able to better determine how
you wish to allocate contributions among the variable investment options.
Historically, the long-term investment performance of common stocks has
generally been superior to that of long- or short-term debt securities. For
those investors who have many years until retirement, or whose primary focus is
on long-term growth potential and protection against inflation, there may be
advantages to allocating some or all of their account value to those variable
investment options that invest in stocks.
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GROWTH OF $1 INVESTED ON JANUARY 1, 1958
(VALUES ARE AS OF LAST BUSINESS DAY)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A
SHADED AREA GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
Common Stock Inflation
1958 1.00 1.00
1959 1.12 1.01
1960 1.12 1.03
1961 1.43 1.04
1962 1.30 1.05
1963 1.60 1.07
1964 1.86 1.08
1965 2.10 1.10
1966 1.88 1.14
1967 2.34 1.17
1968 2.59 1.23
1969 2.37 1.30
1970 2.47 1.37
1971 2.82 1.42
1972 3.36 1.47
1973 2.87 1.60
1974 2.11 1.79
1975 2.89 1.92
1976 3.58 2.01
1977 3.32 2.15
1978 3.54 2.34
1979 4.19 2.65
1980 5.55 2.98
1981 5.28 3.25
1982 6.41 3.37
1983 7.86 3.50
1984 8.35 3.64
1985 11.03 3.78
1986 13.07 3.82
1987 13.75 3.99
1988 16.07 4.16
1989 21.13 4.36
1990 20.46 4.62
1991 26.74 4.76
1992 28.75 4.90
1993 31.63 5.04
1994 32.04 5.17
1995 44.03 5.30
1996 54.19 5.48
1997 72.27 5.57
1998 92.93 5.67
[LIGHT SHADED AREA = COMMON STOCK]
[DARK SHADED AREA = INFLATION]
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
Over shorter periods of time, however, common stocks tend to be subject to more
dramatic changes in value than fixed-income (debt) securities. Investors who are
nearing retirement age, or who have a need to limit short-term risk, may find it
preferable to allocate a smaller percentage of their account value to those
variable investment options that invest in common stocks. The following graph
illustrates the monthly fluctuations in value of $1 based on monthly returns of
the Standard & Poor's 500 during 1990, a year that represents more typical
volatility than 1998.
GROWTH OF $1 INVESTED ON JANUARY 1, 1990
(VALUES ARE AS OF LAST BUSINESS DAY)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A BLACK AND WHITE LINE GRAPH
IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
Intermediate-Term
Govt. Bonds Common Stocks
1/1/90 1.00 1.00
Jan. 0.99 0.93
Feb. 0.99 0.94
Mar. 0.99 0.97
Apr. 0.98 0.95
May 1.01 1.04
June 1.02 1.03
July 1.04 1.03
Aug. 1.03 0.93
Sep. 1.04 0.89
Oct. 1.06 0.89
Nov. 1.08 0.94
Dec. 1.10 0.97
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
The following chart illustrates average annual rates of return over selected
time periods between December 31, 1926 and December 31, 1998 for different types
of securities: common stocks, long-term government bonds, long-term corporate
bonds, intermediate-term government bonds and U.S. Treasury Bills. For
comparison purposes, the Consumer Price Index is shown as a measure of
inflation. The average annual returns shown in the chart reflect capital
appreciation and assume the reinvestment of dividends and interest. Investment
management fees or expenses and charges typically associated with deferred
annuity products, are not reflected.
The information presented is merely a summary of past experience for unmanaged
groups of securities and is neither an estimate nor guarantee of future
performance. Any investment in securities, whether equity or debt, involves
varying degrees of potential risk, in addition to offering varying degrees of
potential reward.
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The rates of return illustrated do not represent returns of the variable
investment options. In addition, there is no assurance that the performance of
the variable investment options will correspond to rates of return such as those
illustrated in the chart.
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Market trends:
Illustrative annual rates of return
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LONG-TERM LONG-TERM INTERMEDIATE- U.S.
FOR THE FOLLOWING PERIODS COMMON GOVERNMENT CORPORATE TERM GOV'T. TREASURY CONSUMER
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998 STOCKS BONDS BONDS BONDS BILLS PRICE INDEX
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1 Year 28.58% 13.06% 10.76% 10.21% 4.86% 1.80%
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3 Years 28.27 9.07 8.25 6.84 5.11 2.27
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5 Years 24.06 9.52 8.74 6.20 4.96 2.41
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10 Years 19.19 11.66 10.85 8.74 5.29 3.14
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20 Years 17.75 11.14 10.86 9.85 7.17 4.53
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30 Years 12.67 9.09 9.14 8.71 6.76 5.24
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40 Years 12.00 7.20 7.43 7.39 5.94 4.44
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50 Years 13.56 5.89 6.20 6.21 5.07 3.92
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60 Years 12.49 5.43 5.62 5.50 4.26 4.19
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Since 12/31/26 11.21 5.29 5.78 5.32 3.78 3.15
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SOURCE: Ibbotson, Roger G., and Rex A. Sinquefield, Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and
Inflation (SBBI), 1982, updated in Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation 1998
Yearbook(TM), Ibbotson Associates, Inc., Chicago. All rights reserved.
COMMON STOCKS (S&P 500) -- Standard and Poor's Composite Index, an unmanaged
weighted index of the stock performance of 500 industrial, transportation,
utility and financial companies.
LONG-TERM GOVERNMENT BONDS -- Measured using a one-bond portfolio constructed
each year containing a bond with approximately a twenty-year maturity and a
reasonably current coupon.
LONG-TERM CORPORATE BONDS -- For the period 1969-1998, represented by the
Salomon Brothers Long-Term, High-Grade Corporate Bond Index; for the period
1946-1968, the Salomon Brothers Index was backdated using Salomon Brothers
monthly yield data and a methodology similar to that used by Salomon Brothers
for 1969-1998; for the period 1927-1945, the Standard and Poor's monthly
High-Grade Corporate Composite yield data were used, assuming a 4 percent coupon
and a twenty-year maturity.
INTERMEDIATE-TERM GOVERNMENT BONDS -- Measured by a one-bond portfolio
constructed each year containing a bond with approximately a five-year maturity.
U.S. TREASURY BILLS -- Measured by rolling over each month a one-bill portfolio
containing, at the beginning of each month, the bill having the shortest
maturity Composite Index, an unmanaged weighted index of the not less than one
month.
INFLATION -- Measured by the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers
(CPI-U), not seasonally adjusted.
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KEY FACTORS IN RETIREMENT PLANNING
INTRODUCTION
The Equitable Accumulator Plus is available to help meet the retirement income
and investment needs of individuals. In assessing these retirement needs, some
key factors need to be addressed: (1) the impact of inflation on fixed
retirement incomes; (2) the importance of planning early for retirement; (3) the
benefits of tax deferral; (4) the selection of an appropriate investment
strategy; and (5) the benefit of receiving annuity payments. Each of these
factors is addressed below.
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Unless otherwise noted, all of the following presentations use an assumed annual
rate of return of 7.5% compounded annually. This rate of return is for
illustrative purposes only and is not intended to represent an expected or
guaranteed rate of return for any investment vehicle. In addition, unless
otherwise noted, none of the illustrations reflect any charges that may be
applied under a particular investment vehicle. Such charges would effectively
reduce the actual return under any type of investment.
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All earnings in these presentations are assumed to accumulate tax deferred
unless otherwise noted. Most programs designed for retirement savings offer tax
deferral. Monies are taxed upon withdrawal and a 10% penalty tax may apply to
premature withdrawals. Certain retirement programs prohibit early withdrawals.
See "Tax information" in the prospectus. Where taxes are taken into
consideration in these presentations, a 28% tax rate is assumed.
The source of the data used by us to compile the charts which appear in this
section (other than charts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7) is Ibbotson Associates, Inc.,
Chicago, Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation [1998] Yearbook(TM). All rights
reserved.
In reports or other communications or in advertising material, we may make use
of these or other graphic or numerical illustrations that we prepare showing the
impact of inflation, planning early for retirement, tax deferral,
diversification and other concepts important to retirement planning.
INFLATION
Inflation erodes purchasing power. This means that, in an inflationary period,
the dollar is worth less as time passes. Because many people live on a fixed
income during retirement, inflation is of particular concern to them. The charts
that follow illustrate the harmful impact of inflation over an extended period
of time. Between 1968 and 1998, the average annual inflation rate was 5.24%. As
demonstrated in Chart 1, this 5.24% annual rate of inflation would cause the
purchasing power of $35,000 to decrease to only $7,562 after 30 years.
CHART 1
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A
SHADED VERTICAL BAR GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
(Income)
Today 35,000
10 Years 21,002
20 Years 12,602
30 Years 7,562
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
In Chart 2, the impact of inflation is examined from another perspective.
Specifically, the chart illustrates the additional income needed to maintain the
purchasing power of $35,000 over a thirty-year period. Again, the 1968-1998
historical inflation rate of 5.24% is used. In this case, an additional $126,992
would be required to maintain the purchasing power of $35,000 after 30 years.
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CHART 2
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A SHADED
VERTICAL BAR GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
Annual
Income Increase
Needed Needed
Today 35,000 -
10 Years 58,328 23,325
20 Years 97,204 62,204
30 Years 161,992 126,992
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
STARTING EARLY
The impact of inflation highlights the need to begin a retirement program early.
The value of starting early is illustrated in the following charts.
As shown in Chart 3, if an individual makes annual contributions of $2,500 to
his or her retirement program beginning at age 30, he or she would accumulate
$414,551 by age 65 under the assumptions described earlier. If that individual
waited until age 50, he or she would only accumulate $70,193 by age 65 under the
same assumptions.
CHART 3
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A SHADED
AREA GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
[BLACK:] Age 50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,610 $38,020 $70,193
[WHITE:] Age 40 $0 $0 $0 $15,610 $38,020 $70,193 $116,381 $182,691
[GRAY:] Age 30 $0 $15,610 $38,020 $70,193 $116,381 $182,691 $277,886 $414,551
</TABLE>
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
In Table 1, the impact of starting early is demonstrated in another format. For
example, if an individual invests $300 monthly, he or she would accumulate
$387,193 in thirty years under our assumptions. In contrast, if that individual
invested the same $300 per month for 15 years, he or she would accumulate only
$97,804 under our assumptions.
TABLE 1
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Monthly
Contri- Year Year Year Year Year
bution 10 15 20 25 30
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$ 20 $ 3,532 $ 6,520 $ 10,811 $ 16,970 $ 25,813
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50 8,829 16,301 27,027 42,425 64,532
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100 17,659 32,601 54,053 84,851 129,064
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200 35,317 65,202 108,107 169,701 258,129
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300 52,976 97,804 162,160 254,552 387,193
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Chart 4 presents an additional way to demonstrate the significant impact of
starting to make contributions to a retirement program earlier rather than
later. It assumes that an individual had a goal to accumulate $250,000 (pre-tax)
by age 65. If he or she starts at age 30, under our assumptions he or she could
reach the goal by making a monthly pre-tax
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contribution of $129 (equivalent to $93 after taxes). The total net cost for the
30-year-old in this hypothetical example would be $39,265. If the individual in
this hypothetical example waited until age 50, he or she would have to make a
monthly pre-tax contribution of $767 (equivalent to $552 after taxes) to attain
the goal, illustrating the importance of starting early.
CHART 4
GOAL: $250,000 BY AGE 65
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A BLACK AND WHITE
VERTICAL BAR GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
GOAL: $250,000 BY AGE 65
Tax Savings
and Tax-deferred
Net Cost Earnings at 7.5%
$93 per month Age 30 $ 39,265 $ 210,735
$212 per month Age 40 63,641 186,359
$552 per month Age 50 99,383 150,617
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
TAX DEFERRAL
Contributing to a retirement plan early is part of an effective strategy for
addressing the impact of inflation. Another part of such a strategy is to
carefully select the types of retirement programs in which to invest. In
deciding where to invest retirement contributions, there are three basic types
of programs.
The first type offers the most tax benefits, and therefore is potentially the
most beneficial for accumulating funds for retirement. Contributions are made
with pre-tax dollars or are tax deductible and earnings grow income tax
deferred. An example of this type of program is the deductible traditional IRA.
The second type of program also provides for tax-deferred earnings growth;
however, contributions are made with after-tax dollars. Examples of this type of
program are nondeductible traditional IRAs and non-qualified annuities.
The third approach to retirement savings is fully taxable. Contributions are
made with after-tax dollars and earnings are taxed each year. Examples of this
type of program include certificates of deposit, savings accounts, and taxable
stock, bond or mutual fund investments.
Consider an example. For the type of retirement program that offers both pre-tax
contributions and tax deferral, assume that a $2,000 annual pre-tax contribution
is made for thirty years. In this example, the retirement funds would be
$164,527 after thirty years (assuming a 7.5% rate of return, no withdrawals and
assuming the deduction of the 1.60% Separate Account daily asset charge -- but
no other charges under the contract, or trust charges to portfolios), and such
funds would be $222,309 without the effect of any charges. Assuming a lump sum
withdrawal was made in year thirty and a 28% tax bracket, these amounts would be
$118,460 and $160,062, respectively.
For the type of program that offers only tax deferral, assume an after-tax
annual contribution of $1,440 for thirty years and the same rate of return. The
after-tax contribution is derived by taxing the $2,000 pre-tax contribution,
again assuming a 28% tax bracket. In this example, the retirement funds would be
$118,460 after thirty years assuming the deduction of charges and no
withdrawals, and $160,062 without the effect of charges. Assuming a lump sum
withdrawal in year thirty, the total after-tax amount would be $97,387 with
charges deducted and $127,341 without charges as described above.
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For the fully taxable investment, assume an after-tax contribution of $1,440 for
thirty years. Earnings are taxed annually. After thirty years, the amount of
this fully taxable investment is $108,046.
Keep in mind that taxable investments have fees and charges, too (investment
advisory fees, administrative charges, 12b-1 fees, sales loads, brokerage
commissions, etc.). We have not attempted to apply these fees and charges to the
fully taxable amounts since this is intended merely as an example of tax
deferral.
Again, it must be emphasized that the assumed rate of return of 7.5% compounded
annually used in these examples is for illustrative purposes only. It is not
intended to represent a guaranteed or expected rate of return on any type of
investment. Moreover, early withdrawals of tax-deferred investments are
generally subject to a 10% penalty tax.
INVESTMENT FOR RETIREMENT
Selecting an appropriate retirement program is clearly an important part of an
effective retirement planning strategy. Carefully choosing among available
investment options is another essential component.
During the 1968-1998 period, common stock average annual returns outperformed
the average annual returns of fixed investments such as long-term government
bonds and Treasury Bills (T-Bills). Common stocks earned an average annual
return of 12.67% over this period, in contrast to 9.09% and 6.76% for the other
two investment categories. Significantly, common stock returns also outpaced
inflation, which grew at 5.24% over this period.
The Equitable Accumulator Plus can be an effective program for diversifying
ongoing investments between various asset categories. In addition, the Equitable
Accumulator Plus offers special features which help address the risk associated
with timing the equity markets, such as dollar cost averaging. By transferring
the same dollar amount each month from the Alliance Money Market option to other
variable investment options, dollar cost averaging attempts to shield your
investment from short-term price fluctuations. This, however, does not assure a
profit or protect against a loss in declining markets.
THE BENEFIT OF ANNUITIZATION
An individual may shift the risk of outliving his or her principal by electing a
lifetime income annuity. See "Choosing your annuity payout options" under
"Accessing your money" in the prospectus. Chart 5 below shows the monthly income
that can be generated under various forms of life annuities, as compared to
receiving level payments of interest only or principal and interest from the
investment. Calculations in the Chart are based on the following assumption: a
$100,000 contribution was made at one of the ages shown, annuity payments begin
immediately, and a 5% annuitization interest rate is used. For purposes of this
example, principal and interest are paid out on a level basis over 15 years. In
the case of the interest-only scenario, the principal is always available and
may be left to other individuals at death. Under the principal and interest
scenario, a portion of the principal will be left at death, assuming the
individual dies within the 15-year period. In contrast, under the life annuity
scenarios, there is no residual amount left.
CHART 5
MONTHLY INCOME
($100,000 CONTRIBUTION)
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JOINT AND SURVIVOR*
PRINCIPAL ---------------------------------
AND 50% 66.67%
INTEREST INTEREST TO TO
ONLY FOR 15 SINGLE SUR- SUR- 100% TO
ANNUITANT FOR LIFE YEARS LIFE VIVOR VIVOR SURVIVOR
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Male 65 $401 $785 $ 617 $560 $544 $513
Male 70 401 785 685 609 588 549
Male 75 401 785 771 674 646 598
Male 80 401 785 888 760 726 665
Male 85 401 785 1,045 878 834 757
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The numbers are based on 5% interest compounded annually and the 1983 Individual
Annuity Mortality Table "a" projected with modified Scale G. Annuity purchase
rates available at annuitization may vary, depending primarily on the
annuitization interest rate, which may not be less than an annual rate of 2.5%.
* The joint and survivor annuity forms are based on male and female
annuitants of the same age.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of Equitable Life included herein should
be considered only as bearing upon the ability of Equitable Life to meet its
obligations under the contracts.
The financial statements of Separate Account No. 49 list variable investment
options not currently offered under the contract.
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Accountants..................................... FS-2
Financial Statements:
Statements of Assets and Liabilities, December 31, 1998........... FS-3
Statements of Operations for the Year Ended
December 31, 1998............................................... FS-6
Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the
Years Ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 ......................... FS-9
Notes to Financial Statements..................................... FS-14
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Accountants..................................... F-1
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 1998 and 1997........... F-2
Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996................................ F-3
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity,
Years Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996.................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Years Ended
December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996................................ F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................ F-6
FS-1
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors of
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
and Contractowners of Separate Account No. 49
of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities and the
related statements of operations and of changes in net assets present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Alliance Money Market Fund,
Alliance High Yield Fund, Alliance Common Stock Fund, Alliance Aggressive Stock
Fund, Alliance Small Cap Growth Fund, Alliance Global Fund, Alliance Growth
Investors Fund, Alliance Equity Index Fund ("Hudson River Trust funds") and the
BT Equity 500 Index Fund, BT Small Company Index Fund, BT International Equity
Index Fund, JPM Core Bond Fund, Lazard Large Cap Value Fund, Lazard Small Cap
Value Fund, MFS Research Fund, MFS Emerging Growth Companies Fund, MFS Growth
With Income Fund, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity Fund, EQ/Putnam Growth
& Income Value Fund, EQ/Putnam Investors Growth Fund and EQ/Putnam International
Equity Fund ("EQ Advisors Trust funds"), 21 of the separate investment funds of
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States ("Equitable Life")
Separate Account No. 49 at December 31, 1998 and the results of each of their
operations and changes in each of their net assets for the periods indicated, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial
statements are the responsibility of Equitable Life's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of shares owned in The
Hudson River Trust and in The EQ Advisors Trust at December 31, 1998 with the
transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 8, 1999
FS-2
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE ALLIANCE
MONEY ALLIANCE COMMON
MARKET HIGH STOCK
FUND YIELD FUND FUND
------------- ------------- ------------
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $225,580,555....................... $224,505,500
168,101,566....................... $143,068,233
406,761,148....................... $430,175,252
91,972,683.......................
78,319,196.......................
12,469,240.......................
17,737,959.......................
Receivable for Trust shares sold................. -- -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions....... 4,332,935 383,395 2,667,305
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Assets..................................... 228,838,435 143,451,628 432,842,557
------------ ------------ ------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions.......... -- -- --
Payable for Trust shares purchased............... 4,330,788 398,221 2,690,644
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5).............. 56,711 12,131 29,663
------------ ------------ ------------
Total Liabilities................................ 4,387,499 410,352 2,720,307
------------ ------------ ------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS........ $224,450,936 $143,041,276 $430,122,250
============ ============ ============
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE ALLIANCE ALLIANCE
AGGRESSIVE SMALL CAP ALLIANCE GROWTH
STOCK GROWTH GLOBAL INVESTORS
FUND FUND FUND FUND
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $225,580,555.......................
168,101,566.......................
406,761,148.......................
91,972,683....................... $85,021,814
78,319,196....................... $75,812,281
12,469,240....................... $14,015,688
17,737,959....................... $19,586,712
Receivable for Trust shares sold................. -- -- -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions....... 424,488 367,423 -- --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Assets..................................... 85,446,302 76,179,704 14,015,688 19,586,712
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions.......... -- -- 2,491 3,786
Payable for Trust shares purchased............... 431,647 377,229 225 225
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5).............. 19,328 14,543 13,884 21,482
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total Liabilities................................ 450,975 391,772 16,600 25,493
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS........ $84,995,327 $75,787,932 $13,999,088 $19,561,219
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</TABLE>
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-3
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE
EQUITY BT SMALL
INDEX BT EQUITY 500 COMPANY
FUND INDEX FUND INDEX FUND
-------- ------------- ----------
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $ 5,140....................... $7,810
148,924,562....................... $164,809,643
28,054,963....................... $27,509,854
38,187,791.......................
103,171,703.......................
68,051,738.......................
52,206,882.......................
192,883,837.......................
Receivable for Trust shares sold................. -- -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions....... -- 1,922,002 140,715
------ ------------ -----------
Total Assets..................................... 7,810 166,731,645 27,650,569
------ ------------ -----------
LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions.......... -- -- --
Payable for Trust shares purchased............... -- 1,922,001 140,715
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5).............. 7,810 451,887 9,795,374
------ ------------ -----------
Total Liabilities................................ 7,810 2,373,888 9,936,089
------ ------------ -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS........ -- $164,357,757 $17,714,480
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<CAPTION>
BT
INTERNATIONAL LAZARD
EQUITY INDEX JPM CORE LARGE CAP
FUND BOND FUND VALUE FUND
------------- ------------ -----------
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $ 5,140.......................
148,924,562.......................
28,054,963.......................
38,187,791....................... $42,725,945
103,171,703....................... $103,323,470
68,051,738....................... $74,639,434
52,206,882.......................
192,883,837.......................
Receivable for Trust shares sold................. -- -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions....... 204,947 1,017,157 571,212
----------- ------------ -----------
Total Assets..................................... 42,930,892 104,340,627 75,210,646
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LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions.......... -- -- --
Payable for Trust shares purchased............... 204,947 1,007,157 571,212
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5).............. 18,049,105 5,064,229 3,198,959
----------- ------------ -----------
Total Liabilities................................ 18,254,052 6,071,386 3,770,171
----------- ------------ -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS........ $24,676,840 $ 98,269,241 $71,440,475
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<CAPTION>
LAZARD MFS
SMALL CAP RESEARCH
VALUE FUND FUND
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ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $ 5,140.......................
148,924,562.......................
28,054,963.......................
38,187,791.......................
103,171,703.......................
68,051,738....................... $50,968,336
52,206,882....................... $220,852,728
192,883,837.......................
Receivable for Trust shares sold................. -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions....... 229,801 1,280,613
----------- ------------
Total Assets..................................... 51,198,137 222,133,341
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LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions.......... 229,801 1,284,748
Payable for Trust shares purchased............... -- --
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5).............. 4,194,228 84,931
Total Liabilities 4,424,029 1,369,679
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NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS........ $46,774,108 $220,763,662
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</TABLE>
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-4
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONCLUDED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MFS EMERGING MORGAN STANLEY EQ/PUTNAM
GROWTH MFS GROWTH EMERGING GROWTH &
COMPANIES WITH INCOME MARKETS EQUITY INCOME VALUE
FUND FUND (a) FUND FUND
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ASSETS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $125,337,823....................... $152,938,200
1,000....................... $1,000
11,094,471....................... $11,598,378
306,939,965....................... $327,783,967
144,081,047.......................
130,785,497.......................
Receivable for Trust shares sold................. -- -- -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions....... 462,302 -- 93,637 1,246,390
------------ ----- ----------- ------------
Total Assets..................................... 153,400,502 1,000 11,692,015 329,030,357
------------ ----- ----------- ------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions.......... -- -- -- --
Payable for Trust shares purchased............... 466,138 -- 92,621 1,250,224
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5).............. 99,138 1,000 26,825 145,459
------------ ----- ----------- ------------
Total Liabilities................................ 565,276 1,000 119,446 1,395,683
------------ ----- ----------- ------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS........ $152,835,226 -- $11,572,569 $327,634,674
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<CAPTION>
EQ/PUTNAM EQ/PUTNAM
INVESTORS INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH FUND EQUITY FUND
------------ ------------
ASSETS
<S> <C> <C>
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $125,337,823.......................
1,000.......................
11,094,471.......................
306,939,965.......................
144,081,047....................... $174,979,286
130,785,497....................... $143,712,431
Receivable for Trust shares sold................. -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions....... 1,644,116 419,401
------------ ------------
Total Assets..................................... 176,623,402 144,131,832
------------ ------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions.......... -- --
Payable for Trust shares purchased............... 1,648,214 453,401
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5).............. 335,744 108,935
------------ ------------
Total Liabilities................................ 1,983,958 562,336
------------ ------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS........ $174,639,444 $143,569,496
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</TABLE>
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) December 31, 1998 initial capital was received.
FS-5
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE ALLIANCE ALLIANCE
MONEY ALLIANCE COMMON AGGRESSIVE
MARKET HIGH STOCK STOCK
FUND YIELD FUND FUND FUND
---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts......................... $6,709,792 $ 11,775,522 $ 952,116 $ 275,359
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges............................... 1,118,065 1,381,303 3,268,314 855,772
---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)............................ 5,591,727 10,394,219 (2,316,198) (580,413)
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments.................. 303,090 (258,448) 277,445 (105,214)
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts........... 5,637 2,718,464 49,605,206 3,824,065
---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS)................................ 308,727 2,460,016 49,882,651 3,718,851
---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments:
Beginning of period............................... (404,121) (1,398,277) 4,116,666 (2,440,983)
End of period..................................... (1,075,056) (25,033,332) 23,414,104 (6,950,869)
---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
during the period................................. (670,935) (23,635,055) 19,297,438 (4,509,886)
---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS........................................ (362,208) (21,175,039) 69,180,089 (791,035)
---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS............................. $5,229,519 $(10,780,820) $66,863,891 $(1,371,448)
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<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE ALLIANCE
SMALL ALLIANCE GROWTH
CAP GLOBAL INVESTORS
GROWTH FUND FUND FUND
----------- ---------- ----------
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts......................... $ -- $ 136,475 $ 338,347
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges............................... 717,685 160,655 224,047
----------- ---------- ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)............................ (717,685) (24,180) 114,300
----------- ---------- ----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments.................. 9,425 224,358 342,546
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts........... -- 892,450 1,579,446
----------- ---------- ----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS)................................ 9,425 1,116,808 1,921,992
----------- ---------- ----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments:
Beginning of period............................... (532,878) 221,064 906,877
End of period..................................... (2,506,915) 1,546,448 1,848,754
----------- ---------- ----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
during the period................................. (1,974,037) 1,325,384 941,877
----------- ---------- ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS........................................ (1,964,612) 2,442,192 2,863,869
----------- ---------- ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS............................. $(2,682,297) $2,418,012 $2,978,169
=========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-6
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BT SMALL BT INTER-
ALLIANCE COMPANY NATIONAL
EQUITY INDEX BT EQUITY 500 INDEX EQUITY INDEX
FUND INDEX FUND FUND FUND
------------ ------------- -------- -----------
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts......................... $ 63 $ 768,510 $ 188,913 $ 536,259
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges............................... -- 738,411 86,164 122,054
------ ----------- --------- ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)............................ 63 30,099 102,749 414,205
------ ----------- --------- ----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments.................. -- 579,907 (196,585) (487,255)
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts........... 2 -- 359,171 --
------ ----------- --------- ----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS)................................ 2 579,907 162,586 (487,255)
------ ----------- --------- ----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments:
Beginning of period............................... 1,039 -- -- --
End of period..................................... 2,670 15,885,081 (545,108) 4,538,154
------ ----------- --------- ----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
during the period................................. 1,631 15,885,081 (545,108) 4,538,154
------ ----------- --------- ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS........................................ 1,633 16,464,988 (382,522) 4,050,899
------ ----------- --------- ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS............................. $1,696 $16,495,087 $(279,773) $4,465,104
====== =========== ========= ==========
<CAPTION>
LAZARD LAZARD
JPM CORE LARGE CAP SMALL CAP
BOND VALUE VALUE
FUND FUND FUND
---------- ---------- -----------
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts......................... $1,942,258 $ 355,224 $ 135,255
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges............................... 428,389 332,634 248,380
---------- ---------- -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)............................ 1,513,869 22,590 (113,125)
---------- ---------- -----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments.................. (6,592) (156,900) (707,142)
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts........... 1,048,914 -- --
---------- ---------- -----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS)................................ 1,042,322 (156,900) (707,142)
---------- ---------- -----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments:
Beginning of period............................... -- -- --
End of period..................................... 151,767 6,587,696 (1,238,546)
---------- ---------- -----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
during the period................................. 151,767 6,587,696 (1,238,546)
---------- ---------- -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS........................................ 1,194,089 6,430,796 (1,945,688)
---------- ---------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS............................. $2,707,958 $6,453,386 $(2,058,813)
========== ========== ===========
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-7
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONCLUDED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MORGAN
STANLEY
EMERGING
MFS EMERGING MARKETS
MFS RESEARCH GROWTH EQUITY
FUND COMPANIES FUND FUND
------------ -------------- -----------
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts......................... $ 553,891 $ 2,768 $ 38,906
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges............................... 1,646,014 1,102,263 74,659
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)............................ (1,092,123) (1,099,495) (35,753)
----------- ----------- -----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments.................. 28,858 305,790 (2,128,521)
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts........... -- -- --
----------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS)................................ 28,858 305,790 (2,128,521)
----------- ----------- -----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments:
Beginning of period............................... 6,734 (858,314) --
End of period..................................... 27,968,891 27,600,377 503,907
----------- ----------- -----------
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) during the period................... 27,962,157 28,458,691 503,907
----------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS....................................... 27,991,015 28,764,481 (1,624,614)
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS............................ $26,898,892 $27,664,986 $(1,660,367)
=========== =========== ===========
<CAPTION>
EQ/PUTNAM EQ/PUTNAM
GROWTH & EQ/PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL
INCOME VALUE INVESTORS EQUITY
FUND GROWTH FUND FUND
----------- ----------- -------------
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts......................... $ 2,771,619 $ 111,391 $ 42,947
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges............................... 2,560,202 1,074,066 1,173,602
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS)............................ 211,417 (962,675) (1,130,655)
----------- ----------- -----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments.................. 303,706 2,190,787 1,085,258
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts........... 2,503,287 2 --
----------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS)................................ 2,806,993 2,190,789 1,085,258
----------- ----------- -----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments:
Beginning of period............................... 1,251,440 2,286,852 (355,156)
End of period..................................... 20,844,002 30,898,239 12,926,933
----------- ----------- -----------
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) during the period................... 19,592,562 28,611,387 13,282,089
----------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS)
ON INVESTMENTS....................................... 22,399,555 30,802,176 14,367,347
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS............................ $22,610,972 $29,839,501 $13,236,692
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-8
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE MONEY ALLIANCE HIGH
MARKET FUND YIELD FUND
-------------------------------- ------------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss)......................... $ 5,591,727 $ 1,422,874 $ 10,394,219 $ 1,935,418
Net realized gain (loss)............................. 308,727 30,245 2,460,016 1,930,121
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments..................... (670,935) (374,038) (23,635,055) (1,368,712)
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations............................ 5,229,519 1,079,081 (10,780,820) 2,496,827
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions..................................... 308,003,451 104,148,675 101,309,392 42,971,395
Transfers from other Funds and
Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1)............................... 117,047,248 11,039,704 28,971,750 6,495,053
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Total.......................................... 425,050,699 115,188,379 130,281,142 49,466,448
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions............... 7,436,997 670,360 3,457,632 327,004
Withdrawal and administrative charges................ 104,554 93,894 173,986 117,245
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1)............................. 265,941,784 50,981,067 23,920,120 1,028,028
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Total............................................. 273,483,335 51,745,321 27,551,738 1,472,277
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions...................................... 151,567,364 63,443,058 102,729,404 47,994,171
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY
EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5)... 3,172 (2,952) (2,579) (28,875)
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS.......................................... 156,800,055 64,519,187 91,946,005 50,462,123
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD.................................. 67,650,881 3,131,694 51,095,271 633,148
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, END OF
PERIOD............................................... $224,450,936 $67,650,881 $143,041,276 $51,095,271
============ =========== ============ ===========
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE COMMON ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE
STOCK FUND STOCK FUND
-------------------------------- ------------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss)......................... $ (2,316,198) $ (480,576) $ (580,413) $ (277,123)
Net realized gain (loss)............................. 49,882,651 9,497,894 3,718,851 3,898,956
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments..................... 19,297,438 4,187,658 (4,509,886) (2,412,173)
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations............................ 66,863,891 13,204,976 (1,371,448) 1,209,660
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions..................................... 225,245,017 107,212,947 41,444,328 42,250,282
Transfers from other Funds and
Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1)............................... 43,818,466 11,247,312 9,547,092 6,703,750
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Total.......................................... 269,063,483 118,460,259 50,991,420 48,954,032
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions............... 9,862,986 744,150 1,928,655 534,703
Withdrawal and administrative charges................ 438,917 428,790 148,718 190,057
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1)............................. 22,819,554 4,156,366 9,292,218 3,266,536
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Total............................................. 33,121,457 5,329,306 11,369,591 3,991,296
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions...................................... 235,942,026 113,130,953 39,621,829 44,962,736
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY
EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5)... (207,816) (431) 3,308 8,081
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS....................................... 302,598,101 126,335,498 38,253,689 46,180,477
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD.................................. 127,524,149 1,188,651 46,741,638 561,161
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, END OF
PERIOD............................................... $430,122,250 $127,524,149 $84,995,327 $46,741,638
============ ============ =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-9
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE SMALL CAP
GROWTH FUND (a) ALLIANCE GLOBAL FUND
------------------------------- ------------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss)................. $ (717,685) $ (103,753) $ (24,180) $ 94,464
Net realized gain (loss)..................... 9,425 761,781 1,116,808 986,714
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments............. (1,974,037) (532,878) 1,325,384 224,896
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations.................... (2,682,297) 125,150 2,418,012 1,306,074
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions............................. 43,397,274 30,538,328 416,404 11,035,782
Transfers from other Funds
and Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1)....................... 12,800,367 2,845,702 712,308 2,538,990
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Total.................................. 56,197,641 33,384,030 1,128,712 13,574,772
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions....... 1,391,608 77,516 507,389 303,394
Withdrawal and administrative charges........ 86,076 30,958 47,663 121,147
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1)............ 8,974,764 672,314 1,808,151 1,825,805
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Total..................................... 10,452,448 780,788 2,363,203 2,250,346
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase in net assets from
Contractowners transactions............... 45,745,193 32,603,242 (1,234,491) 11,324,426
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT
RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE
ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5)...................... 2,485 (5,841) (24,608) (27,562)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS............................... 43,065,381 32,722,551 1,158,913 12,602,938
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD.......................... 32,722,551 -- 12,840,175 237,237
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD................................ $75,787,932 $ 32,722,551 $13,999,088 $12,840,175
=========== ============ =========== ===========
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE GROWTH ALLIANCE EQUITY
INVESTORS FUND INDEX FUND (a)
------------------------------ ------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss)................. $ 114,300 $ 192,366 $ 63 $ 52
Net realized gain (loss)..................... 1,921,992 1,119,576 2 23
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments............. 941,877 912,616 1,631 1,039
----------- ----------- ------ ------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations.................... 2,978,169 2,224,558 1,696 1,114
----------- ----------- ------ ------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions............................. 979,342 14,900,369 -- --
Transfers from other Funds
and Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1)....................... 861,920 2,566,982 -- --
----------- ----------- ------ ------
Total.................................. 1,841,262 17,467,351 -- --
----------- ----------- ------ ------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS: -- --
Benefits and other policy transactions....... 692,359 160,368 -- --
Withdrawal and administrative charges........ 62,534 87,200 -- --
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1)............ 2,475,681 1,833,943 -- --
----------- ----------- ------ ------
Total..................................... 3,230,574 2,081,511 -- --
----------- ----------- ------ ------
Net increase in net assets from
Contractowners transactions............... (1,389,312) 15,385,840 -- --
----------- ----------- ------ ------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT
RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE
ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5)...................... (27,724) (29,804) (1,696) (1,114)
----------- ----------- ------ ------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS............................... 1,561,133 17,580,594 -- --
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD.......................... 18,000,086 419,492 -- --
----------- ----------- ------ ------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD................................ $19,561,219 $18,000,086 -- --
=========== =========== ====== ======
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-10
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BT
BT SMALL INTERNATIONAL
BT EQUITY 500 INDEX COMPANY INDEX EQUITY INDEX JPM CORE BOND
FUND (a) FUND (a) FUND (a) FUND (a)
------------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
1998 1998 1998 1998
------------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss)...................... $ 30,099 $ 102,749 $ 414,205 $ 1,513,869
Net realized gain (loss).......................... 579,907 162,586 (487,255) 1,042,322
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments.................. 15,885,081 (545,108) 4,538,154 151,767
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations..................................... 16,495,087 (279,773) 4,465,104 2,707,958
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions.................................. 137,742,388 15,585,722 20,850,190 73,102,741
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1).............. 28,395,723 4,179,014 16,741,163 37,948,208
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Total....................................... 166,138,111 19,764,736 37,591,353 111,050,949
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions............ 1,738,442 120,912 219,542 1,038,633
Withdrawal and administrative charges............. 14,899 1,784 2,627 18,447
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1)................. 15,478,264 1,873,434 14,133,716 13,947,945
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Total.......................................... 17,231,605 1,996,130 14,355,885 15,005,025
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
Net increase in net assets from
Contractowners transactions.................... 148,906,506 17,768,606 23,235,468 96,045,924
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED
BY EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT
NO. 49 (NOTE 5)................................... (1,043,836) 225,647 (3,023,732) (484,641)
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS.................................... 164,357,757 17,714,480 24,676,840 98,269,241
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD.............................. -- -- -- --
------------ ----------- ----------- ------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD.................................... $164,357,757 $17,714,480 $24,676,840 $ 98,269,241
============ =========== =========== ============
<CAPTION>
LAZARD LAZARD
LARGE CAP SMALL CAP
VALUE VALUE
FUND (a) FUND (a)
----------- -----------
1998 1998
----------- -----------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss)...................... $ 22,590 $ (113,125)
Net realized gain (loss).......................... (156,900) (707,142)
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments.................. 6,587,696 (1,238,546)
----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations..................................... 6,453,386 (2,058,813)
----------- -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions.................................. 60,150,648 44,673,767
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1).............. 9,859,740 8,257,562
----------- -----------
Total....................................... 70,010,388 52,931,329
----------- -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions............ 586,925 436,736
Withdrawal and administrative charges............. 5,537 5,989
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1)................. 3,799,798 4,021,584
----------- -----------
Total.......................................... 4,392,260 4,464,309
----------- -----------
Net increase in net assets from
Contractowners transactions.................... 65,618,128 48,467,020
----------- -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED
BY EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT
NO. 49 (NOTE 5)................................... (631,039) 365,901
----------- -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS.................................... 71,440,475 46,774,108
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD.............................. -- --
----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD.................................... $71,440,475 $46,774,108
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
(a) Commenced operations on January 1, 1998.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-11
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MFS EMERGING
MFS GROWTH
RESEARCH COMPANIES
FUND (a) FUND (a)
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss) .................... $ (1,092,123) $ (81,799) $ (1,099,495) $ (69,045)
Net realized gain (loss) ........................ 28,858 545,158 305,790 1,070,973
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments ................ 27,962,157 6,734 28,458,691 (858,314)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations ....................... 26,898,892 470,093 27,664,986 143,614
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions ................................ 121,807,223 59,357,999 76,639,008 40,227,730
Transfers from other Funds
and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ..................... 23,365,292 5,000,723 25,862,262 4,340,105
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Total ..................................... 145,172,515 64,358,722 102,501,270 44,567,835
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .......... 3,681,079 183,523 2,376,229 341,045
Withdrawal and administrative charges ........... 208,060 85,087 133,480 44,128
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1) ............... 10,792,798 1,051,389 16,923,642 2,114,159
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Total ........................................ 14,681,937 1,319,999 19,433,351 2,499,332
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Net increase in net assets from
Contractowners transactions .................. 130,490,578 63,038,723 83,067,919 42,068,503
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT
RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE IN
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) ................ (131,281) (3,343) (106,304) (3,492)
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS .................................. 157,258,189 63,505,473 110,626,601 42,208,625
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD ............................. 63,505,473 -- 42,208,625 --
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD .................................. $220,763,662 $63,505,473 $152,835,226 $42,208,625
============= ============= ============= =============
<CAPTION>
MORGAN STANLEY
EMERGING
MARKETS EQUITY
FUND (b)
--------------
1998
--------------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C>
Net investment income (loss) ........................... $ (35,753)
Net realized gain (loss) ............................... (2,128,521)
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments ....................... 503,907
------------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations .............................. (1,660,367)
------------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions ....................................... 11,589,726
Transfers from other Funds
and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ............................ 12,891,618
------------
Total ............................................ 24,481,344
------------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions ................. 83,958
Withdrawal and administrative charges .................. 1,595
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1) ...................... 11,162,025
------------
Total ............................................... 11,247,578
------------
Net increase in net assets from
Contractowners transactions ......................... 13,233,766
------------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT
RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE IN
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) ....................... (830)
------------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ......................................... 11,572,569
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD .................................... --
------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD ......................................... $11,572,569
============
</TABLE>
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(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(b) Commenced operations on December 31, 1997.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONCLUDED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EQ/PUTNAM
GROWTH & INCOME EQ/PUTNAM
VALUE INVESTORS GROWTH
FUND (a) FUND (a)
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss).................... $ 211,417 $ 119,673 $ (962,675) $ (36,575)
Net realized gain (loss)........................ 2,806,993 391,558 2,190,789 364,091
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments................ 19,592,562 1,251,440 28,611,387 2,286,852
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations....................... 22,610,972 1,762,671 29,839,501 2,614,368
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions................................ 192,282,349 89,354,305 102,305,888 29,499,045
Transfers from other Funds and
Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1).......................... 38,949,363 8,714,901 22,084,671 3,342,187
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Total..................................... 231,231,712 98,069,206 124,390,559 32,841,232
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions.......... 6,393,934 -- 2,648,953 151,674
Withdrawal and administrative charges........... 306,018 684,612 116,410 70,276
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1)............... 17,366,879 1,112,466 9,084,232 573,939
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Total........................................ 24,066,831 1,797,078 11,849,595 795,889
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Net increase in net assets from
Contractowners transactions.................. 207,164,881 96,272,128 112,540,964 32,045,343
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT
RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE IN
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5)................ (181,146) 5,168 (1,164,027) (1,236,705)
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS.................................. 229,594,707 98,039,967 141,216,438 33,423,006
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD............................. 98,039,967 -- 33,423,006 --
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD................................... $327,634,674 $98,039,967 $174,639,444 $33,423,006
============ =========== ============ ===========
<CAPTION>
EQ/PUTNAM
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
FUND (a)
---------------------------------
1998 1997
------------ -----------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
<S> <C> <C>
Net investment income (loss).................... $ (1,130,655) $ (102,449)
Net realized gain (loss)........................ 1,085,258 259,624
Change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments................ 13,282,089 (355,156)
------------ -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net
assets from operations....................... 13,236,692 (197,981)
------------ -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions................................ 72,938,890 49,901,207
Transfers from other Funds and
Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1).......................... 29,843,626 4,211,149
------------ -----------
Total..................................... 102,782,516 54,112,356
------------ -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions.......... 2,642,413 155,422
Withdrawal and administrative charges........... 169,696 69,966
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1)............... 21,216,559 1,074,411
------------ -----------
Total........................................ 24,028,668 1,299,799
------------ -----------
Net increase in net assets from
Contractowners transactions.................. 78,753,848 52,812,557
------------ -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT
RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE IN
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5)................ (560,408) (475,212)
------------ -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS.................................. 91,430,132 52,139,364
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD............................. 52,139,364 --
------------ -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD................................... $143,569,496 $52,139,364
============ ===========
</TABLE>
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(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
1. General
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States ("Equitable
Life") Separate Account No. 49 (the "Account") is organized as a unit
investment trust, a type of investment company, and is registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of
1940 (the "1940 Act"). Alliance Capital Management L.P., an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of Equitable Life, manages The Hudson River
Trust ("HRT") and is the investment adviser for all of the investment
funds of HRT. EQ Financial Consultants, Inc., ("EQFC") and Equitable
Distributors Inc. ("EDI") are indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of
Equitable Life. EQFC manages the EQ Advisors Trust ("EQAT") and has
overall responsibility for general management and administration of EQAT.
The Account consists of 21 investment funds ("Funds"): the Alliance Money
Market Fund, Alliance High Yield Fund, Alliance Common Stock Fund,
Alliance Aggressive Stock Fund, Alliance Small Cap Growth Fund, Alliance
Global Fund, Alliance Growth Investors Fund, Alliance Equity Index Fund,
BT Equity 500 Index Fund, BT Small Company Index Fund, BT International
Equity Index Fund, JPM Core Bond Fund, Lazard Large Cap Value Fund, Lazard
Small Cap Value Fund, MFS Research, MFS Emerging Growth Companies, MFS
Growth with Income Fund, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity Fund,
EQ/Putnam Growth & Income Value Fund, EQ/Putnam Investors Growth Fund and
EQ/Putnam International Equity Fund. As of December 31, 1998, the MFS
Growth with Income Fund had not yet sold units to the public and
accordingly there is no activity in the Statements of Operations and the
Statement of Changes in Net Assets. The assets in each fund are invested
in Class 1B shares of a corresponding portfolio ("Portfolio") of a mutual
fund of HRT or of EQAT (collectively, the "Trusts"). Class 1A and 1B
shares are offered by the Trusts at net asset value. Both classes of
shares are subject to fees for investment management and advisory services
and other Trust expenses. Class 1B shares are subject to distribution fees
imposed under a distribution plan (herein, the "Rule 12b-1 Plans") adopted
pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, as amended. The Rule 12b-1
Plans provide that the Trusts, on behalf of each Fund, may charge annually
up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of a Fund attributable to its
Class 1B Shares in respect of activities primarily intended to result in
the sale of Class 1B Shares. These fees are reflected in the net asset
value of the shares. The Trusts are open-ended, diversified management
investment companies that sell their shares to separate accounts of
insurance companies. Each Portfolio has separate investment objectives.
The Account commenced operations on October 1, 1996.
EQFC and EDI earns fees from both Trusts under distribution agreements
held with the Trusts. EQFC also earns fees under an investment management
agreement with EQAT. Alliance earns fees under an investment advisory
agreement with the HRT.
The Account is used to fund benefits for the Rollover IRA, Equitable
Accumulator IRA, Equitable Accumulator TSA, Equitable Accumulator Select
IRA and Equitable Accumulator Select TSA, qualified deferred variable
annuities, which combine the Portfolios in the Account with guaranteed
fixed rate options, and the Accumulator, Equitable Accumulator NQ and
Equitable Accumulator Select NQ, which offer the same investment options
as the Equitable Accumulator IRA and Equitable Accumulator Select IRA for
the non-qualified market. The non-qualified variable annuities are also
available for purchase by certain types of qualified plans (referred to as
Equitable Accumulator QP and Equitable Accumulator Select QP). The
Equitable Accumulator IRA, NQ, QP and TSA (including Equitable Accumulator
Select IRA, NQ, QP and TSA), collectively referred to as the Contracts,
are offered under group and individual variable annuity forms.
All Contracts are issued by Equitable Life. The assets of the Account are
the property of Equitable Life. However, the portion of the Account's
assets attributable to the Contracts will not be chargeable with
liabilities arising out of any other business Equitable Life may conduct.
Receivable/payable for policy-related transactions represent amounts due
to/from General Account predominately related to premiums, surrenders and
death benefits.
Included in the Withdrawals and Administrative Charges line of the
Statements of Changes in Net Assets are certain administrative charges
which are deducted from the Contractowners' account value.
Contractowners may allocate amounts in their individual accounts to the
Funds of the Account, and/or to the guaranteed interest account of
Equitable Life's General Account, and/or to other Separate Accounts. The
net assets of any Fund of the Account may not be less than the aggregate
of the contractowners' accounts allocated to that Fund. Additional assets
are set aside in Equitable Life's General Account to provide for other
policy benefits, as required under the state insurance law.
Equitable Life's General Account is subject to creditor rights.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying financial statements are prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The preparation of
financial statements in conformity with 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 revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
Investments are made in shares of the Trust and are valued at the net
asset values per share of the respective Portfolios. The net asset value
is determined by the Trust using the market or fair value of the
underlying assets of the Portfolio less liabilities.
Investment transactions in the Trusts are recorded on the trade date.
Realized gains and losses include gains and losses on redemptions of the
Trust's shares (determined on the identified cost basis) and Trust
distributions representing the net realized gains on Trust investment
transactions which are distributed by the Trusts at the end of each year
and automatically reinvested in additional shares.
Dividends are recorded by HRT at the end of each quarter and by EQAT in
the fourth quarter on the ex-dividend date. Capital gains are distributed
by the Trust at the end of each year.
No Federal income tax based on net income or realized and unrealized
capital gains is currently applicable to Contracts participating in the
Account by reason of applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code
and no Federal income tax payable by Equitable Life is expected to affect
the unit value of Contracts participating in the Account. Accordingly, no
provision for income taxes is required. However, Equitable Life retains
the right to charge for any Federal income tax which is attributable to
the Account if the law is changed.
3. Asset Charges
Charges are made directly against the net assets of the Account and are
reflected daily in the computation of the unit values of the Contracts.
Under the Contracts, Equitable Life charges the account for the following
charges:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Asset-based
Mortality and Administration Distribution
Expense Risks Charge Charge
-------------- --------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Accumulator and Rollover IRA issued before 0.90% 0.30% --
May 1, 1997
Equitable Accumulator issued after May 1, 1997 1.10% 0.25% --
Equitable Accumulator Select 1.10% 0.25% 0.25%
</TABLE>
Aggregate
Charges
---------
Accumulator and Rollover IRA issued before 1.20%
May 1, 1997
Equitable Accumulator issued after May 1, 1997 1.35%
Equitable Accumulator Select 1.60%
These charges may be retained in the Account by Equitable Life and to the
extent retained, participate in the net results of the Trust ratably with
assets attributable to the Contracts.
Trust shares are valued at their net asset value with investment advisory
or management fees, the 12b-1 fee, and direct operating expenses of the
Trust, in effect, passed on to the Account and reflected in the
accumulation unit values of the Contracts.
4. Contributions, Transfers and Charges:
Net accumulation units issued during the periods indicated were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
----------- -----------
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET FUND (IN THOUSANDS)
--------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p............ (30) 172
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p............ 4,005 1,153
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p............ 349 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 0 b.p.............. 1,286 947
ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD FUND
--------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p............ (17) 402
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p............ 3,265 1,256
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p............ 168 2
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
4. Contributions, Transfers and Charges (Continued):
Net accumulation units issued during the periods indicated were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
----------- -----------
ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK FUND (IN THOUSANDS)
--------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... (10) 229
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p........... 1,108 434
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p........... 34 1
ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK FUND
------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... (13) 269
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p........... 559 380
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p........... 16 --
ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND (a)
----------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... 13 89
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p........... 3,580 2,521
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p........... 211 --
ALLIANCE GLOBAL FUND
--------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... (42) 455
ALLIANCE GROWTH INVESTORS FUND
------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... (44) 582
BT EQUITY 500 INDEX FUND (b)
----------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... 87 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p........... 12,279 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p........... 951 --
BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX FUND (b)
-------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... 18 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p........... 1,610 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p........... 211 --
BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND (b)
--------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... 9 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p........... 1,827 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p........... 248 --
JPM CORE BOND FUND (b)
----------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p........... 98 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p........... 8,661 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p........... 379 --
</TABLE>
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(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(b) Commenced operations on January 1, 1998.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
4. Contributions, Transfers and Charges (Continued):
Net accumulation units issued during the periods indicated were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
------------ ------------
LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE FUND (b) (IN THOUSANDS)
-------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p.................. 22 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p.................. 5,696 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p.................. 315 --
LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE FUND (b)
-------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p.................. 26 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p.................. 4,733 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p.................. 344 --
MFS RESEARCH FUND (a)
---------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p.................. 93 263
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p.................. 9,656 5,257
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p.................. 409 2
MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES FUND (a)
--------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p.................. 27 149
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p.................. 5,790 3,327
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p.................. 198 3
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND (C)
-----------------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p.................. 16 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p.................. 1,805 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p.................. 203 --
EQ/PUTNAM GROWTH & INCOME VALUE FUND (a)
----------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p.................. 123 383
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p.................. 16,230 8,113
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p.................. 697 17
EQ/PUTNAM INVESTORS GROWTH FUND (a)
-----------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p.................. 36 124
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p.................. 7,491 2,581
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p.................. 282 --
</TABLE>
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(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(b) Commenced operations on January 1, 1998.
(c) Commenced operations on December 31, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
4. Contributions, Transfers and Charges (Concluded):
Net accumulation units issued during the periods indicated were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
------------ ------------
EQ/PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (a) (IN THOUSANDS)
---------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................. 3 187
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................. 5,998 4,609
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................. 418 5
</TABLE>
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(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
5. Amounts retained by Equitable Life in Separate Account No. 49
The amount retained by Equitable Life in the Account arises principally
from (1) contributions from Equitable Life, (2) mortality and expense
charges and Asset-based administrative charges accumulated in the account,
and (3) that portion, determined ratably, of the Account's investment
results applicable to those assets in the Account in excess of the net
assets for the Contracts. Amounts retained by Equitable Life are not
subject to charges for mortality and expense risks and Asset-based
administrative expenses.
Amounts retained by Equitable Life in the Account may be transferred at
any time by Equitable Life to its General Account.
The following table shows the contributions (withdrawals) in net amounts
retained by Equitable Life by investment fund:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------
INVESTMENT FUND 1998 1997
--------------- ------------ ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Alliance Money Market Fund.................................. $(1,183,691) $ (105,000)
Alliance High Yield Fund.................................... (1,528,340) (85,000)
Alliance Common Stock Fund.................................. (3,823,234) (180,000)
Alliance Aggressive Stock Fund.............................. (983,127) (110,000)
Alliance Small Cap Growth Fund.............................. (792,824) 5,000
Alliance Global Fund........................................ (225,129) (90,000)
Alliance Growth Investors Fund.............................. (336,002) (97,000)
Alliance Equity Index Fund.................................. -- 5,000
BT Equity 500 Index Fund(2)................................. (1,331,361) 1,000
BT Small Company Index Fund(2).............................. 9,933,857 1,000
BT International Equity Index Fund(2)....................... 14,902,319 1,000
JPM Core Bond Fund(2)....................................... 4,150,198 1,000
Lazard Large Cap Value Fund(2).............................. 2,234,287 1,000
Lazard Small Cap Value Fund(2).............................. 4,310,749 1,000
MFS Research Fund(1)........................................ (1,751,938) --
MFS Emerging Growth Companies Fund(1)....................... (1,150,981) --
MFS Growth with Income Fund(3) ............................. -- --
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity Fund(4).............. (48,664) --
EQ/Putnam Growth & Income Value Fund(1)..................... (2,678,339) --
EQ/Putnam Investors Growth Fund(1).......................... (8,168,474) 5,000,000
EQ/Putnam International Equity Fund(1)...................... (7,148,298) 5,000,000
</TABLE>
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(1) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(2) Initial capital received on December 31, 1997.
(3) Initial capital received on December 31, 1998.
(4) Commenced operations on December 31, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
----------------------------- ---------------------------- ------------------------
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET FUND
- --------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $25.64 $24.68 $24.43
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $26.62 $25.64 $24.68
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..... $25.00 $24.38 --
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)........... $25.92 $25.00 --
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b)..... $23.98 $23.78 --
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)........... $24.80 $23.98 --
0% Unit value, beginning of period (a)........ $31.27 $30.21 --
0% Unit value, end of period (a).............. $32.86 $31.27 --
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 329 359 127
1.35%...................................... 5,158 1,153 --
1.60%...................................... 349 -- --
0%......................................... 2,233 947 --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
----------------------------- ---------------------------- ------------------------
ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD FUND
- ------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $30.46 $26.09 $25.33
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $28.48 $30.46 $26.09
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..... $29.96 $26.35 --
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)........... $27.96 $29.96 --
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b)..... $29.13 $28.79 --
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)........... $27.12 $29.13 --
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 422 439 24
1.35%...................................... 4,521 1,256 --
1.60%...................................... 170 2 --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
----------------------------- ---------------------------- ------------------------
ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK FUND
- --------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $192.60 $151.23 $139.82
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $245.58 $192.60 $151.23
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..... $186.29 $146.89 --
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)........... $237.18 $186.29 --
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b)..... $176.22 $172.77 --
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)........... $223.79 $176.22 --
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 230 240 8
1.35%...................................... 1,542 434 --
1.60%...................................... 35 1 --
</TABLE>
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(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
--------------------------- -------------------------- -------------------
ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK FUND
- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $71.57 $65.53 $64.24
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $70.74 $71.57 $65.53
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..... $70.28 $61.42 --
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)........... $69.37 $70.28 --
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b)..... $68.19 $75.44 --
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)........... $67.13 $68.19 --
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 266 279 9
1.35%...................................... 939 380 --
1.60%...................................... 16 -- --
</TABLE>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997
---------- ----------
ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
- ------------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..... $12.55 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period (a)........... $11.85 $12.55
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..... $12.54 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)........... $11.82 $12.54
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b)..... $12.52 $13.22
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)........... $11.77 $12.52
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 102 89
1.35%...................................... 6,101 2,521
1.60%...................................... 211 --
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---------------------------- ------------------------- -----------------
ALLIANCE GLOBAL FUND
- --------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $27.61 $25.12 $26.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $33.15 $27.61 $25.12
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 422 464 9
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
------------------------ ------------------------- ---------------------
ALLIANCE GROWTH INVESTORS FUND
- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $30.09 $26.15 $25.06
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $35.33 $30.09 $26.15
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 544 598 16
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------------------- -----------------------------------
ALLIANCE EQUITY INDEX FUND
- --------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..... $21.21 $17.51
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)........... $26.73 $21.21
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.35%...................................... -- --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (b)
--------------------------------------- -----------------------------------
BT EQUITY 500 INDEX FUND
- ------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $12.36 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............... $12.34 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............... $12.31 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 87 --
1.35%...................................... 12,279 --
1.60%...................................... 951 --
</TABLE>
- -------------------------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX FUND
- ---------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $9.65 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............... $9.64 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............... $9.61 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 18 --
1.35%...................................... 1,610 --
1.60%...................................... 211 --
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND
- ----------------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............... $11.87 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............... $11.85 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............... $11.82 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%...................................... 9 --
1.35%...................................... 1,827 --
1.60%...................................... 248 --
- -------------------------
(a) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1998.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
JPM CORE BOND FUND
- ------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $10.77 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $10.76 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period................. $10.73 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 98 --
1.35%........................................ 8,661 --
1.60%........................................ 379 --
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
- ---------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $11.86 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $11.84 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period................. $11.81 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 22 --
1.35%........................................ 5,696 --
1.60%........................................ 315 --
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
- ---------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $9.18 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $9.17 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period................. $9.14 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 26 --
1.35%........................................ 4,733 --
1.60%........................................ 344 --
- -------------------------
(a) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1998.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
MFS RESEARCH FUND
- -----------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period........... $11.51 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $14.12 $11.51
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $11.50 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $14.08 $11.50
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)...... $11.48 $11.77
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)............. $14.02 $11.48
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 356 263
1.35%........................................ 14,913 5,257
1.60%........................................ 410 1
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES FUND
- ----------------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period........... $12.14 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $16.14 $12.14
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $12.13 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $16.10 $12.13
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)....... $12.11 $12.60
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)............. $16.03 $12.11
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 176 149
1.35%........................................ 9,117 3,327
1.60%........................................ 200 2
DECEMBER 31, 1998 (b)
---------------------------
MFS EMERGING GROWTH WITH INCOME FUND
- ------------------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period................. $10.00
- ----------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1998.
(c) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
FS-24
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
- -------------------------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period (c)....... $7.95 $7.95
1.20% Unit value, end of period (c)............. $5.73 $7.95
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (c)....... $7.94 $7.94
1.35% Unit value, end of period (c)............. $5.72 $7.94
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)....... $7.93 $7.93
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)............. $5.70 $7.93
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 16 --
1.35%........................................ 1,805 --
1.60%........................................ 203 --
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
EQ/PUTNAM GROWTH & INCOME VALUE FUND
- ------------------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period........... $11.53 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $12.85 $11.53
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $11.52 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $12.82 $11.52
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)....... $11.50 $11.63
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)............. $12.76 $11.50
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 506 383
1.35%........................................ 24,343 8,113
1.60%........................................ 714 17
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
EQ/PUTNAM INVESTORS GROWTH FUND
- -------------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period........... $12.37 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $16.65 $12.37
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $12.35 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $16.61 $12.35
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c) ...... $12.33 $12.12
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c) ............ $16.54 $12.33
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 160 124
1.35%........................................ 10,072 2,581
1.60%........................................ 282 --
- ----------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1998.
(c) Units were made available for sale on December 31, 1997.
FS-25
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONCLUDED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Concluded):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------- -----------
EQ/PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
- -----------------------------------
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.87 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period................. $12.83 $10.87
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period........... $10.86 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period................. $12.80 $10.86
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)....... $10.84 $11.52
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)............. $12.75 $10.84
Number of units outstanding, end of
period (000's)
1.20%........................................ 190 187
1.35%........................................ 10,607 4,609
1.60%........................................ 422 4
- -------------------------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(c) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
FS-26
<PAGE>
Report of Independent Accountants
To the Board of Directors and Shareholder of
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of earnings, of shareholder's equity and comprehensive
income and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States and its
subsidiaries ("Equitable Life") at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of Equitable
Life's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, Equitable Life
changed its method of accounting for long-lived assets in 1996.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- -----------------------------
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 8, 1999
F-1
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments:
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale, at estimated fair value............................. $ 18,993.7 $ 19,630.9
Held to maturity, at amortized cost..................................... 125.0 -
Mortgage loans on real estate............................................. 2,809.9 2,611.4
Equity real estate........................................................ 1,676.9 2,495.1
Policy loans.............................................................. 2,086.7 2,422.9
Other equity investments.................................................. 713.3 951.5
Investment in and loans to affiliates..................................... 928.5 731.1
Other invested assets..................................................... 808.2 612.2
----------------- -----------------
Total investments..................................................... 28,142.2 29,455.1
Cash and cash equivalents................................................... 1,245.5 300.5
Deferred policy acquisition costs........................................... 3,563.8 3,236.6
Amounts due from discontinued operations.................................... 2.7 572.8
Other assets................................................................ 3,051.9 2,687.4
Closed Block assets......................................................... 8,632.4 8,566.6
Separate Accounts assets.................................................... 43,302.3 36,538.7
----------------- -----------------
Total Assets................................................................ $ 87,940.8 $ 81,357.7
================= =================
LIABILITIES
Policyholders' account balances............................................. $ 20,889.7 $ 21,579.5
Future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities................. 4,694.2 4,553.8
Short-term and long-term debt............................................... 1,181.7 1,716.7
Other liabilities........................................................... 3,474.3 3,267.2
Closed Block liabilities.................................................... 9,077.0 9,073.7
Separate Accounts liabilities............................................... 43,211.3 36,306.3
----------------- -----------------
Total liabilities..................................................... 82,528.2 76,497.2
----------------- -----------------
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16)
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.25 par value 2.0 million shares authorized, issued
and outstanding........................................................... 2.5 2.5
Capital in excess of par value.............................................. 3,110.2 3,105.8
Retained earnings........................................................... 1,944.1 1,235.9
Accumulated other comprehensive income...................................... 355.8 516.3
----------------- -----------------
Total shareholder's equity............................................ 5,412.6 4,860.5
----------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity.................................. $ 87,940.8 $ 81,357.7
================= =================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-2
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee
income...................................................... $ 1,056.2 $ 950.6 $ 874.0
Premiums...................................................... 588.1 601.5 597.6
Net investment income......................................... 2,228.1 2,282.8 2,203.6
Investment gains (losses), net................................ 100.2 (45.2) (9.8)
Commissions, fees and other income............................ 1,503.0 1,227.2 1,081.8
Contribution from the Closed Block............................ 87.1 102.5 125.0
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total revenues.......................................... 5,562.7 5,119.4 4,872.2
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances.......... 1,153.0 1,266.2 1,270.2
Policyholders' benefits....................................... 1,024.7 978.6 1,317.7
Other operating costs and expenses............................ 2,201.2 2,203.9 2,075.7
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total benefits and other deductions..................... 4,378.9 4,448.7 4,663.6
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Earnings from continuing operations before Federal
income taxes, minority interest and cumulative
effect of accounting change................................. 1,183.8 670.7 208.6
Federal income taxes.......................................... 353.1 91.5 9.7
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiaries.. 125.2 54.8 81.7
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Earnings from continuing operations before cumulative
effect of accounting change................................. 705.5 524.4 117.2
Discontinued operations, net of Federal income taxes.......... 2.7 (87.2) (83.8)
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of Federal
income taxes................................................ - - (23.1)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net Earnings.................................................. $ 708.2 $ 437.2 $ 10.3
================= ================= =================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Common stock, at par value, beginning and end of year......... $ 2.5 $ 2.5 $ 2.5
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Capital in excess of par value, beginning of year............. 3,105.8 3,105.8 3,105.8
Additional capital in excess of par value..................... 4.4 - -
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Capital in excess of par value, end of year................... 3,110.2 3,105.8 3,105.8
Retained earnings, beginning of year.......................... 1,235.9 798.7 788.4
Net earnings.................................................. 708.2 437.2 10.3
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Retained earnings, end of year................................ 1,944.1 1,235.9 798.7
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Accumulated other comprehensive income,
beginning of year........................................... 516.3 177.0 361.4
Other comprehensive income.................................... (160.5) 339.3 (184.4)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of year........... 355.8 516.3 177.0
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total Shareholder's Equity, End of Year....................... $ 5,412.6 $ 4,860.5 $ 4,084.0
================= ================= =================
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings.................................................. $ 708.2 $ 437.2 $ 10.3
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification
adjustment.................................................. (149.5) 343.7 (206.6)
Minimum pension liability adjustment.......................... (11.0) (4.4) 22.2
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Other comprehensive income.................................... (160.5) 339.3 (184.4)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Comprehensive Income.......................................... $ 547.7 $ 776.5 $ (174.1)
================= ================= =================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-4
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net earnings.................................................. $ 708.2 $ 437.2 $ 10.3
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 1,153.0 1,266.2 1,270.2
Universal life and investment-type product
policy fee income......................................... (1,056.2) (950.6) (874.0)
Investment (gains) losses................................... (100.2) 45.2 9.8
Change in Federal income tax payable........................ 123.1 (74.4) (197.1)
Other, net.................................................. (324.9) 169.4 330.2
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net cash provided by operating activities..................... 503.0 893.0 549.4
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Maturities and repayments................................... 2,289.0 2,702.9 2,275.1
Sales....................................................... 16,972.1 10,385.9 8,964.3
Purchases................................................... (18,578.5) (13,205.4) (12,559.6)
Decrease (increase) in short-term investments............... 102.4 (555.0) 450.3
Decrease in loans to discontinued operations................ 660.0 420.1 1,017.0
Sale of subsidiaries........................................ - 261.0 -
Other, net.................................................. (341.8) (612.6) (281.0)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities.............. 1,103.2 (603.1) (133.9)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Policyholders' account balances:
Deposits.................................................. 1,508.1 1,281.7 1,925.4
Withdrawals............................................... (1,724.6) (1,886.8) (2,385.2)
Net (decrease) increase in short-term financings............ (243.5) 419.9 (.3)
Repayments of long-term debt................................ (24.5) (196.4) (124.8)
Payment of obligation to fund accumulated deficit of
discontinued operations................................... (87.2) (83.9) -
Other, net.................................................. (89.5) (62.7) (66.5)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net cash used by financing activities......................... (661.2) (528.2) (651.4)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Change in cash and cash equivalents........................... 945.0 (238.3) (235.9)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year.................. 300.5 538.8 774.7
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year........................ $ 1,245.5 $ 300.5 $ 538.8
================= ================= =================
Supplemental cash flow information
Interest Paid............................................... $ 130.7 $ 217.1 $ 109.9
================= ================= =================
Income Taxes Paid (Refunded)................................ $ 254.3 $ 170.0 $ (10.0)
================= ================= =================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-5
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1) ORGANIZATION
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States ("Equitable
Life") is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Equitable Companies
Incorporated (the "Holding Company"). Equitable Life's insurance
business is conducted principally by Equitable Life and its wholly owned
life insurance subsidiaries, Equitable of Colorado ("EOC"), and, prior
to December 31, 1996, Equitable Variable Life Insurance Company
("EVLICO"). Effective January 1, 1997, EVLICO was merged into Equitable
Life, which continues to conduct the Company's insurance business.
Equitable Life's investment management business, which comprises the
Investment Services segment, is conducted principally by Alliance
Capital Management L.P. ("Alliance"), in which Equitable Life has a
57.7% ownership interest, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc.
("DLJ"), an investment banking and brokerage affiliate in which
Equitable Life has a 32.5% ownership interest. AXA ("AXA"), a French
holding company for an international group of insurance and related
financial services companies, is the Holding Company's largest
shareholder, owning approximately 58.5% at December 31, 1998 (53.4% if
all securities convertible into, and options on, common stock were to be
converted or exercised).
The Insurance segment offers a variety of traditional, variable and
interest-sensitive life insurance products, disability income, annuity
products, mutual fund and other investment products to individuals and
small groups. It also administers traditional participating group
annuity contracts with conversion features, generally for corporate
qualified pension plans, and association plans which provide full
service retirement programs for individuals affiliated with professional
and trade associations. This segment includes Separate Accounts for
individual insurance and annuity products.
The Investment Services segment includes Alliance, the results of DLJ
which are accounted for on an equity basis, and, through June 10, 1997,
Equitable Real Estate Investment Management, Inc. ("EREIM"), a real
estate investment management subsidiary which was sold. Alliance
provides diversified investment fund management services to a variety of
institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and foreign
financial institutions, as well as to individual investors, principally
through a broad line of mutual funds. This segment includes
institutional Separate Accounts which provide various investment options
for large group pension clients, primarily deferred benefit contribution
plans, through pooled or single group accounts. DLJ's businesses include
securities underwriting, sales and trading, merchant banking, financial
advisory services, investment research, venture capital, correspondent
brokerage services, online interactive brokerage services and asset
management. DLJ serves institutional, corporate, governmental and
individual clients both domestically and internationally. EREIM provided
real estate investment management services, property management
services, mortgage servicing and loan asset management, and agricultural
investment management.
2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") which
require 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 accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of Equitable Life and its wholly owned life insurance subsidiary
(collectively, the "Insurance Group"); non-insurance subsidiaries,
principally Alliance and EREIM (see Note 5); and those partnerships and
joint ventures in which Equitable Life or its subsidiaries has control
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and a majority economic interest (collectively, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company"). The Company's investment in
DLJ is reported on the equity basis of accounting. Closed Block assets,
liabilities and results of operations are presented in the consolidated
financial statements as single line items (see Note 7). Unless
specifically stated, all other footnote disclosures contained herein
exclude the Closed Block related amounts.
All significant intercompany transactions and balances except those with
the Closed Block and discontinued operations (see Note 8) have been
eliminated in consolidation. The years "1998," "1997" and "1996" refer
to the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Certain reclassifications have been made in the amounts presented for
prior periods to conform these periods with the 1998 presentation.
Closed Block
On July 22, 1992, Equitable Life established the Closed Block for the
benefit of certain individual participating policies which were in force
on that date. The assets allocated to the Closed Block, together with
anticipated revenues from policies included in the Closed Block, were
reasonably expected to be sufficient to support such business, including
provision for payment of claims, certain expenses and taxes, and for
continuation of dividend scales payable in 1991, assuming the experience
underlying such scales continues.
Assets allocated to the Closed Block inure solely to the benefit of the
Closed Block policyholders and will not revert to the benefit of the
Holding Company. No reallocation, transfer, borrowing or lending of
assets can be made between the Closed Block and other portions of
Equitable Life's General Account, any of its Separate Accounts or any
affiliate of Equitable Life without the approval of the New York
Superintendent of Insurance (the "Superintendent"). Closed Block assets
and liabilities are carried on the same basis as similar assets and
liabilities held in the General Account. The excess of Closed Block
liabilities over Closed Block assets represents the expected future
post-tax contribution from the Closed Block which would be recognized in
income over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block
remain in force.
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations include the Group Non-Participating Wind-Up
Annuities ("Wind-Up Annuities") and the Guaranteed Interest Contract
("GIC") lines of business. An allowance was established for the premium
deficiency reserve for Wind-Up Annuities and estimated future losses of
the GIC line of business. Management reviews the adequacy of the
allowance each quarter and believes the allowance for future losses at
December 31, 1998 is adequate to provide for all future losses; however,
the quarterly allowance review continues to involve numerous estimates
and subjective judgments regarding the expected performance of
Discontinued Operations Investment Assets. There can be no assurance the
losses provided for will not differ from the losses ultimately realized.
To the extent actual results or future projections of the discontinued
operations differ from management's current best estimates and
assumptions underlying the allowance for future losses, the difference
would be reflected in the consolidated statements of earnings in
discontinued operations. In particular, to the extent income, sales
proceeds and holding periods for equity real estate differ from
management's previous assumptions, periodic adjustments to the allowance
are likely to result (see Note 8).
Accounting Changes
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information".
SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for public companies to report
information about operating segments in annual and interim financial
statements issued to shareholders. It also specifies related disclosure
requirements for products and services, geographic areas and major
customers. Generally, financial information must be reported using the
basis management uses to make operating decisions and to evaluate
business performance. The Company implemented SFAS No. 131 effective
December 31, 1998 and continues to identify two operating segments to
reflect its major businesses: Insurance and Investment Services. While
the segment descriptions are the same as those previously reported,
certain amounts have been reattributed between the two reportable
segments. Prior period comparative segment information has been
restated.
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In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
("AICPA") issued Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-1, "Accounting for the
Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use,"
which requires capitalization of external and certain internal costs
incurred to obtain or develop internal-use computer software during the
application development stage. The Company applied the provisions of SOP
98-1 prospectively effective January 1, 1998. The adoption of SOP 98-1
did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements. Capitalized internal-use software is amortized on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software.
The Company implemented SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," as of
January 1, 1996. SFAS No. 121 requires long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of such assets may
not be recoverable. Effective with SFAS No. 121's adoption, impaired
real estate is written down to fair value with the impairment loss being
included in investment gains (losses), net. Before implementing SFAS No.
121, valuation allowances on real estate held for the production of
income were computed using the forecasted cash flows of the respective
properties discounted at a rate equal to the Company's cost of funds.
Adoption of the statement resulted in the release of valuation
allowances of $152.4 million and recognition of impairment losses of
$144.0 million on real estate held for production of income. Real estate
which management intends to sell or abandon is classified as real estate
held for sale. Valuation allowances on real estate held for sale
continue to be computed using the lower of depreciated cost or estimated
fair value, net of disposition costs. Initial adoption of the impairment
requirements of SFAS No. 121 to other assets to be disposed of resulted
in a charge for the cumulative effect of an accounting change of $23.1
million, net of a Federal income tax benefit of $12.4 million, due to
the writedown to fair value of building improvements relating to
facilities vacated in 1996.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In October 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 134, "Accounting for
Mortgage-Backed Securities Retained after the Securitization of Mortgage
Loans Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking Enterprise," which amends
existing accounting and reporting standards for certain activities of
mortgage banking enterprises and other enterprises that conduct
operations that are substantially similar to the primary operations of a
mortgage banking enterprise. This statement is effective for the first
fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 1998. This statement is not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated
financial statements.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain
derivatives embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. It
requires all derivatives to be recognized on the balance sheet at fair
value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative
depends on its intended use. Derivatives not used in hedging activities
must be adjusted to fair value through earnings. Changes in the fair
value of derivatives used in hedging activities will, depending on the
nature of the hedge, either be offset in earnings against the change in
fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged or
recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item affects
earnings. For all hedging activities, the ineffective portion of a
derivative's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in
earnings.
SFAS No. 133 requires adoption in fiscal years beginning after June 15,
1999 and permits early adoption as of the beginning of any fiscal
quarter following issuance of the statement. Retroactive application to
financial statements of prior periods is prohibited. The Company expects
to adopt SFAS No. 133 effective January 1, 2000. Adjustments resulting
from initial adoption of the new requirements will be reported in a
manner similar to the cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle and will be reflected in net income or accumulated other
comprehensive income based upon existing hedging relationships, if any.
Management currently is assessing the impact of adoption. However,
Alliance's adoption is not expected to have a significant impact on the
Company's consolidated balance sheet or statement of earnings. Also,
since most of DLJ's derivatives are carried at fair values, the
Company's consolidated earnings and financial position are not expected
to be significantly affected by DLJ's adoption of the new requirements.
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In late 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-7, "Deposit Accounting: Accounting
for Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts that Do Not Transfer Insurance
Risk". This SOP, effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15,
1999, provides guidance to both the insured and insurer on how to apply
the deposit method of accounting when it is required for insurance and
reinsurance contracts that do not transfer insurance risk. The SOP does
not address or change the requirements as to when deposit accounting
should be applied. SOP 98-7 applies to all entities and all insurance
and reinsurance contracts that do not transfer insurance risk except for
long-duration life and health insurance contracts. This SOP is not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated
financial statements.
In December 1997, the AICPA issued SOP 97-3, "Accounting by Insurance
and Other Enterprises for Insurance-Related Assessments". SOP 97-3
provides guidance for assessments related to insurance activities and
requirements for disclosure of certain information. SOP 97-3 is
effective for financial statements issued for periods beginning after
December 31, 1998. Restatement of previously issued financial statements
is not required. SOP 97-3 is not expected to have a material impact on
the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Valuation of Investments
Fixed maturities identified as available for sale are reported at
estimated fair value. Fixed maturities, which the Company has both the
ability and the intent to hold to maturity, are stated principally at
amortized cost. The amortized cost of fixed maturities is adjusted for
impairments in value deemed to be other than temporary.
Valuation allowances are netted against the asset categories to which
they apply.
Mortgage loans on real estate are stated at unpaid principal balances,
net of unamortized discounts and valuation allowances. Valuation
allowances are based on the present value of expected future cash flows
discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate or the
collateral value if the loan is collateral dependent. However, if
foreclosure is or becomes probable, the measurement method used is
collateral value.
Real estate, including real estate acquired in satisfaction of debt, is
stated at depreciated cost less valuation allowances. At the date of
foreclosure (including in-substance foreclosure), real estate acquired
in satisfaction of debt is valued at estimated fair value. Impaired real
estate is written down to fair value with the impairment loss being
included in investment gains (losses), net. Valuation allowances on real
estate held for sale are computed using the lower of depreciated cost or
current estimated fair value, net of disposition costs. Depreciation is
discontinued on real estate held for sale. Prior to the adoption of SFAS
No. 121, valuation allowances on real estate held for production of
income were computed using the forecasted cash flows of the respective
properties discounted at a rate equal to the Company's cost of funds.
Policy loans are stated at unpaid principal balances.
Partnerships and joint venture interests in which the Company does not
have control or a majority economic interest are reported on the equity
basis of accounting and are included either with equity real estate or
other equity investments, as appropriate.
Common stocks are carried at estimated fair value and are included in
other equity investments.
Short-term investments are stated at amortized cost which approximates
fair value and are included with other invested assets.
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Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, amounts due from banks
and highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity
of three months or less.
All securities are recorded in the consolidated financial statements on
a trade date basis.
Net Investment Income, Investment Gains, Net and Unrealized Investment
Gains (Losses)
Net investment income and realized investment gains (losses)
(collectively, "investment results") related to certain participating
group annuity contracts which are passed through to the contractholders
are reflected as interest credited to policyholders' account balances.
Realized investment gains (losses) are determined by specific
identification and are presented as a component of revenue. Changes in
valuation allowances are included in investment gains (losses).
Unrealized investment gains and losses on equity securities and fixed
maturities available for sale held by the Company are accounted for as a
separate component of accumulated comprehensive income, net of related
deferred Federal income taxes, amounts attributable to discontinued
operations, participating group annuity contracts and deferred policy
acquisition costs ("DAC") related to universal life and investment-type
products and participating traditional life contracts.
Recognition of Insurance Income and Related Expenses
Premiums from universal life and investment-type contracts are reported
as deposits to policyholders' account balances. Revenues from these
contracts consist of amounts assessed during the period against
policyholders' account balances for mortality charges, policy
administration charges and surrender charges. Policy benefits and claims
that are charged to expense include benefit claims incurred in the
period in excess of related policyholders' account balances.
Premiums from participating and non-participating traditional life and
annuity policies with life contingencies generally are recognized as
income when due. Benefits and expenses are matched with such income so
as to result in the recognition of profits over the life of the
contracts. This match is accomplished by means of the provision for
liabilities for future policy benefits and the deferral and subsequent
amortization of policy acquisition costs.
For contracts with a single premium or a limited number of premium
payments due over a significantly shorter period than the total period
over which benefits are provided, premiums are recorded as income when
due with any excess profit deferred and recognized in income in a
constant relationship to insurance in force or, for annuities, the
amount of expected future benefit payments.
Premiums from individual health contracts are recognized as income over
the period to which the premiums relate in proportion to the amount of
insurance protection provided.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
The costs of acquiring new business, principally commissions,
underwriting, agency and policy issue expenses, all of which vary with
and are primarily related to the production of new business, are
deferred. DAC is subject to recoverability testing at the time of policy
issue and loss recognition testing at the end of each accounting period.
For universal life products and investment-type products, DAC is
amortized over the expected total life of the contract group (periods
ranging from 25 to 35 years and 5 to 17 years, respectively) as a
constant percentage of estimated gross profits arising principally from
investment results, mortality and expense margins and surrender charges
based on historical and anticipated future experience, updated at the
end of each accounting period. The effect on the amortization of DAC of
revisions to estimated gross profits is reflected in earnings in the
period such estimated gross profits are revised. The effect on the DAC
asset that would result from realization of unrealized gains (losses) is
recognized with an offset to accumulated other comprehensive income in
consolidated shareholder's equity as of the balance sheet date.
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For participating traditional life policies (substantially all of which
are in the Closed Block), DAC is amortized over the expected total life
of the contract group (40 years) as a constant percentage based on the
present value of the estimated gross margin amounts expected to be
realized over the life of the contracts using the expected investment
yield. At December 31, 1998, the expected investment yield, excluding
policy loans, generally ranged from 7.29% grading to 6.5% over a 20 year
period. Estimated gross margin includes anticipated premiums and
investment results less claims and administrative expenses, changes in
the net level premium reserve and expected annual policyholder
dividends. The effect on the amortization of DAC of revisions to
estimated gross margins is reflected in earnings in the period such
estimated gross margins are revised. The effect on the DAC asset that
would result from realization of unrealized gains (losses) is recognized
with an offset to accumulated comprehensive income in consolidated
shareholder's equity as of the balance sheet date.
For non-participating traditional life and annuity policies with life
contingencies, DAC is amortized in proportion to anticipated premiums.
Assumptions as to anticipated premiums are estimated at the date of
policy issue and are consistently applied during the life of the
contracts. Deviations from estimated experience are reflected in
earnings in the period such deviations occur. For these contracts, the
amortization periods generally are for the total life of the policy.
For individual health benefit insurance, DAC is amortized over the
expected average life of the contracts (10 years for major medical
policies and 20 years for disability income ("DI") products) in
proportion to anticipated premium revenue at time of issue.
Policyholders' Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits
Policyholders' account balances for universal life and investment-type
contracts are equal to the policy account values. The policy account
values represents an accumulation of gross premium payments plus
credited interest less expense and mortality charges and withdrawals.
For participating traditional life policies, future policy benefit
liabilities are calculated using a net level premium method on the basis
of actuarial assumptions equal to guaranteed mortality and dividend fund
interest rates. The liability for annual dividends represents the
accrual of annual dividends earned. Terminal dividends are accrued in
proportion to gross margins over the life of the contract.
For non-participating traditional life insurance policies, future policy
benefit liabilities are estimated using a net level premium method on
the basis of actuarial assumptions as to mortality, persistency and
interest established at policy issue. Assumptions established at policy
issue as to mortality and persistency are based on the Insurance Group's
experience which, together with interest and expense assumptions,
includes a margin for adverse deviation. When the liabilities for future
policy benefits plus the present value of expected future gross premiums
for a product are insufficient to provide for expected future policy
benefits and expenses for that product, DAC is written off and
thereafter, if required, a premium deficiency reserve is established by
a charge to earnings. Benefit liabilities for traditional annuities
during the accumulation period are equal to accumulated contractholders'
fund balances and after annuitization are equal to the present value of
expected future payments. Interest rates used in establishing such
liabilities range from 2.25% to 11.5% for life insurance liabilities and
from 2.25% to 13.5% for annuity liabilities.
During the fourth quarter of 1996 a loss recognition study of
participating group annuity contracts and conversion annuities ("Pension
Par") was completed which included management's revised estimate of
assumptions, such as expected mortality and future investment returns.
The study's results prompted management to establish a premium
deficiency reserve which decreased earnings from continuing operations
and net earnings by $47.5 million ($73.0 million pre-tax).
Individual health benefit liabilities for active lives are estimated
using the net level premium method and assumptions as to future
morbidity, withdrawals and interest. Benefit liabilities for disabled
lives are estimated using the present value of benefits method and
experience assumptions as to claim terminations, expenses and interest.
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During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company completed a loss
recognition study of the DI business which incorporated management's
revised estimates of future experience with regard to morbidity,
investment returns, claims and administration expenses and other
factors. The study indicated DAC was not recoverable and the reserves
were not sufficient. Earnings from continuing operations and net
earnings decreased by $208.0 million ($320.0 million pre-tax) as a
result of strengthening DI reserves by $175.0 million and writing off
unamortized DAC of $145.0 million related to DI products issued prior to
July 1993. The determination of DI reserves requires making assumptions
and estimates relating to a variety of factors, including morbidity and
interest rates, claims experience and lapse rates based on then known
facts and circumstances. Such factors as claim incidence and termination
rates can be affected by changes in the economic, legal and regulatory
environments and work ethic. While management believes its Pension Par
and DI reserves have been calculated on a reasonable basis and are
adequate, there can be no assurance reserves will be sufficient to
provide for future liabilities.
Claim reserves and associated liabilities for individual DI and major
medical policies were $938.6 million and $886.7 million at December 31,
1998 and 1997, respectively. Incurred benefits (benefits paid plus
changes in claim reserves) and benefits paid for individual DI and major
medical policies (excluding reserve strengthening in 1996) are
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Incurred benefits related to current year.......... $ 202.1 $ 190.2 $ 189.0
Incurred benefits related to prior years........... 22.2 2.1 69.1
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Total Incurred Benefits............................ $ 224.3 $ 192.3 $ 258.1
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Benefits paid related to current year.............. $ 17.0 $ 28.8 $ 32.6
Benefits paid related to prior years............... 155.4 146.2 153.3
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Total Benefits Paid................................ $ 172.4 $ 175.0 $ 185.9
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Policyholders' Dividends
The amount of policyholders' dividends to be paid (including those on
policies included in the Closed Block) is determined annually by
Equitable Life's board of directors. The aggregate amount of
policyholders' dividends is related to actual interest, mortality,
morbidity and expense experience for the year and judgment as to the
appropriate level of statutory surplus to be retained by Equitable Life.
At December 31, 1998, participating policies, including those in the
Closed Block, represent approximately 19.9% ($49.3 billion) of directly
written life insurance in force, net of amounts ceded.
Federal Income Taxes
The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return with the
Holding Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Current Federal
income taxes are charged or credited to operations based upon amounts
estimated to be payable or recoverable as a result of taxable operations
for the current year. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are
recognized based on the difference between financial statement carrying
amounts and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted
income tax rates and laws.
Separate Accounts
Separate Accounts are established in conformity with the New York State
Insurance Law and generally are not chargeable with liabilities that
arise from any other business of the Insurance Group. Separate Accounts
assets are subject to General Account claims only to the extent the
value of such assets exceeds Separate Accounts liabilities.
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Assets and liabilities of the Separate Accounts, representing net
deposits and accumulated net investment earnings less fees, held
primarily for the benefit of contractholders, and for which the
Insurance Group does not bear the investment risk, are shown as separate
captions in the consolidated balance sheets. The Insurance Group bears
the investment risk on assets held in one Separate Account; therefore,
such assets are carried on the same basis as similar assets held in the
General Account portfolio. Assets held in the other Separate Accounts
are carried at quoted market values or, where quoted values are not
available, at estimated fair values as determined by the Insurance
Group.
The investment results of Separate Accounts on which the Insurance Group
does not bear the investment risk are reflected directly in Separate
Accounts liabilities. For 1998, 1997 and 1996, investment results of
such Separate Accounts were $4,591.0 million, $3,411.1 million and
$2,970.6 million, respectively.
Deposits to Separate Accounts are reported as increases in Separate
Accounts liabilities and are not reported in revenues. Mortality, policy
administration and surrender charges on all Separate Accounts are
included in revenues.
Employee Stock Option Plan
The Company accounts for stock option plans sponsored by the Holding
Company, DLJ and Alliance in accordance with the provisions of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. In accordance
with the Statement, compensation expense is recorded on the date of
grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeds
the option price. See Note 22 for the pro forma disclosures for the
Holding Company, DLJ and Alliance required by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation".
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3) INVESTMENTS
The following tables provide additional information relating to fixed
maturities and equity securities:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
December 31, 1998
Fixed Maturities:
Available for Sale:
Corporate.......................... $ 14,520.8 $ 793.6 $ 379.6 $ 14,934.8
Mortgage-backed.................... 1,807.9 23.3 .9 1,830.3
U.S. Treasury securities and
U.S. government and
agency securities................ 1,464.1 107.6 .7 1,571.0
States and political subdivisions.. 55.0 9.9 - 64.9
Foreign governments................ 363.3 20.9 30.0 354.2
Redeemable preferred stock......... 242.7 7.0 11.2 238.5
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Total Available for Sale............... $ 18,453.8 $ 962.3 $ 422.4 $ 18,993.7
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Held to Maturity: Corporate......... $ 125.0 $ - $ - $ 125.0
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Equity Securities:
Common stock......................... $ 58.3 $ 114.9 $ 22.5 $ 150.7
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December 31, 1997
Fixed Maturities:
Available for Sale:
Corporate.......................... $ 14,850.5 $ 785.0 $ 74.5 $ 15,561.0
Mortgage-backed.................... 1,702.8 23.5 1.3 1,725.0
U.S. Treasury securities and
U.S. government and
agency securities................ 1,583.2 83.9 .6 1,666.5
States and political subdivisions.. 52.8 6.8 .1 59.5
Foreign governments................ 442.4 44.8 2.0 485.2
Redeemable preferred stock......... 128.0 6.7 1.0 133.7
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Total Available for Sale............... $ 18,759.7 $ 950.7 $ 79.5 $ 19,630.9
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Equity Securities:
Common stock......................... $ 408.4 $ 48.7 $ 15.0 $ 442.1
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</TABLE>
For publicly traded fixed maturities and equity securities, estimated
fair value is determined using quoted market prices. For fixed
maturities without a readily ascertainable market value, the Company
determines an estimated fair value using a discounted cash flow
approach, including provisions for credit risk, generally based on the
assumption such securities will be held to maturity. Estimated fair
values for equity securities, substantially all of which do not have a
readily ascertainable market value, have been determined by the Company.
Such estimated fair values do not necessarily represent the values for
which these securities could have been sold at the dates of the
consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, securities
without a readily ascertainable market value having an amortized cost of
$3,539.9 million and $3,759.2 million, respectively, had estimated fair
values of $3,748.5 million and $3,903.9 million, respectively.
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The contractual maturity of bonds at December 31, 1998 is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Available for Sale
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Amortized Estimated
Cost Fair Value
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less................................................ $ 324.8 $ 323.4
Due in years two through five.......................................... 3,778.2 3,787.9
Due in years six through ten........................................... 6,543.4 6,594.1
Due after ten years.................................................... 5,756.8 6,219.5
Mortgage-backed securities............................................. 1,807.9 1,830.3
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Total.................................................................. $ 18,211.1 $ 18,755.2
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Corporate bonds held to maturity with an amortized cost and estimated
fair value of $125.0 million are due in one year or less.
Bonds not due at a single maturity date have been included in the above
table in the year of final maturity. Actual maturities will differ from
contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or
prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
The Insurance Group's fixed maturity investment portfolio includes
corporate high yield securities consisting of public high yield bonds,
redeemable preferred stocks and directly negotiated debt in leveraged
buyout transactions. The Insurance Group seeks to minimize the higher
than normal credit risks associated with such securities by monitoring
concentrations in any single issuer or a particular industry group.
Certain of these corporate high yield securities are classified as other
than investment grade by the various rating agencies, i.e., a rating
below Baa or National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC")
designation of 3 (medium grade), 4 or 5 (below investment grade) or 6
(in or near default). At December 31, 1998, approximately 15.1% of the
$18,336.1 million aggregate amortized cost of bonds held by the Company
was considered to be other than investment grade.
In addition, the Insurance Group is an equity investor in limited
partnership interests which primarily invest in securities considered to
be other than investment grade.
Fixed maturity investments with restructured or modified terms are not
material.
Investment valuation allowances and changes thereto are shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balances, beginning of year........................ $ 384.5 $ 137.1 $ 325.3
SFAS No. 121 release............................... - - (152.4)
Additions charged to income........................ 86.2 334.6 125.0
Deductions for writedowns and
asset dispositions............................... (240.1) (87.2) (160.8)
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Balances, End of Year.............................. $ 230.6 $ 384.5 $ 137.1
================= ================ =================
Balances, end of year comprise:
Mortgage loans on real estate.................... $ 34.3 $ 55.8 $ 50.4
Equity real estate............................... 196.3 328.7 86.7
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total.............................................. $ 230.6 $ 384.5 $ 137.1
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
At December 31, 1998, the carrying value of fixed maturities which are
non-income producing for the twelve months preceding the consolidated
balance sheet date was $60.8 million.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, mortgage loans on real estate with
scheduled payments 60 days (90 days for agricultural mortgages) or more
past due or in foreclosure (collectively, "problem mortgage loans on
real estate") had an amortized cost of $7.0 million (0.2% of total
mortgage loans on real estate) and $23.4 million (0.9% of total mortgage
loans on real estate), respectively.
The payment terms of mortgage loans on real estate may from time to time
be restructured or modified. The investment in restructured mortgage
loans on real estate, based on amortized cost, amounted to $115.1
million and $183.4 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Gross interest income on restructured mortgage loans on real estate that
would have been recorded in accordance with the original terms of such
loans amounted to $10.3 million, $17.2 million and $35.5 million in
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Gross interest income on these loans
included in net investment income aggregated $8.3 million, $12.7 million
and $28.2 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Impaired mortgage loans (as defined under SFAS No. 114) along with the
related provision for losses were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
----------------------------------------
1998 1997
------------------- -------------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Impaired mortgage loans with provision for losses.................. $ 125.4 $ 196.7
Impaired mortgage loans without provision for losses............... 8.6 3.6
------------------- -------------------
Recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans..................... 134.0 200.3
Provision for losses............................................... (29.0) (51.8)
------------------- -------------------
Net Impaired Mortgage Loans........................................ $ 105.0 $ 148.5
=================== ===================
</TABLE>
Impaired mortgage loans without provision for losses are loans where the
fair value of the collateral or the net present value of the expected
future cash flows related to the loan equals or exceeds the recorded
investment. Interest income earned on loans where the collateral value
is used to measure impairment is recorded on a cash basis. Interest
income on loans where the present value method is used to measure
impairment is accrued on the net carrying value amount of the loan at
the interest rate used to discount the cash flows. Changes in the
present value attributable to changes in the amount or timing of
expected cash flows are reported as investment gains or losses.
During 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, the Company's average recorded
investment in impaired mortgage loans was $161.3 million, $246.9 million
and $552.1 million. Interest income recognized on these impaired
mortgage loans totaled $12.3 million, $15.2 million and $38.8 million
($.9 million, $2.3 million and $17.9 million recognized on a cash basis)
for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The Insurance Group's investment in equity real estate is through direct
ownership and through investments in real estate joint ventures. At
December 31, 1998 and 1997, the carrying value of equity real estate
held for sale amounted to $836.2 million and $1,023.5 million,
respectively. For 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, real estate of $7.1
million, $152.0 million and $58.7 million was acquired in satisfaction
of debt. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company owned $552.3 million
and $693.3 million, respectively, of real estate acquired in
satisfaction of debt.
Depreciation of real estate held for production of income is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
properties, which generally range from 40 to 50 years. Accumulated
depreciation on real estate was $374.8 million and $541.1 million at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Depreciation expense on real
estate totaled $30.5 million, $74.9 million and $91.8 million for 1998,
1997 and 1996, respectively.
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<PAGE>
4) JOINT VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS
Summarized combined financial information for real estate joint ventures
(25 and 29 individual ventures as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively) and for limited partnership interests accounted for under
the equity method, in which the Company has an investment of $10.0
million or greater and an equity interest of 10% or greater, is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEETS
Investments in real estate, at depreciated cost........................ $ 913.7 $ 1,700.9
Investments in securities, generally at estimated fair value........... 636.9 1,374.8
Cash and cash equivalents.............................................. 85.9 105.4
Other assets........................................................... 279.8 584.9
---------------- -----------------
Total Assets........................................................... $ 1,916.3 $ 3,766.0
================ =================
Borrowed funds - third party........................................... $ 367.1 $ 493.4
Borrowed funds - the Company........................................... 30.1 31.2
Other liabilities...................................................... 197.2 284.0
---------------- -----------------
Total liabilities...................................................... 594.4 808.6
---------------- -----------------
Partners' capital...................................................... 1,321.9 2,957.4
---------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital................................ $ 1,916.3 $ 3,766.0
================ =================
Equity in partners' capital included above............................. $ 312.9 $ 568.5
Equity in limited partnership interests not included above............. 442.1 331.8
Other.................................................................. .7 4.3
---------------- -----------------
Carrying Value......................................................... $ 755.7 $ 904.6
================ =================
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Revenues of real estate joint ventures............. $ 246.1 $ 310.5 $ 348.9
Revenues of other limited partnership interests.... 128.9 506.3 386.1
Interest expense - third party..................... (33.3) (91.8) (111.0)
Interest expense - the Company..................... (2.6) (7.2) (30.0)
Other expenses..................................... (197.0) (263.6) (282.5)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net Earnings....................................... $ 142.1 $ 454.2 $ 311.5
================= ================ =================
Equity in net earnings included above.............. $ 59.6 $ 76.7 $ 73.9
Equity in net earnings of limited partnership
interests not included above..................... 22.7 69.5 35.8
Other.............................................. - (.9) .9
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Equity in Net Earnings....................... $ 82.3 $ 145.3 $ 110.6
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
5) NET INVESTMENT INCOME AND INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)
The sources of net investment income are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed maturities................................... $ 1,489.0 $ 1,459.4 $ 1,307.4
Mortgage loans on real estate...................... 235.4 260.8 303.0
Equity real estate................................. 356.1 390.4 442.4
Other equity investments........................... 83.8 156.9 122.0
Policy loans....................................... 144.9 177.0 160.3
Other investment income............................ 185.7 181.7 217.4
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Gross investment income.......................... 2,494.9 2,626.2 2,552.5
Investment expenses.............................. (266.8) (343.4) (348.9)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net Investment Income.............................. $ 2,228.1 $ 2,282.8 $ 2,203.6
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
Investment gains (losses), net, including changes in the valuation
allowances, are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed maturities................................... $ (24.3) $ 88.1 $ 60.5
Mortgage loans on real estate...................... (10.9) (11.2) (27.3)
Equity real estate................................. 74.5 (391.3) (79.7)
Other equity investments........................... 29.9 14.1 18.9
Sale of subsidiaries............................... (2.6) 252.1 -
Issuance and sales of Alliance Units............... 19.8 - 20.6
Issuance and sale of DLJ common stock.............. 18.2 3.0 -
Other.............................................. (4.4) - (2.8)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Investment Gains (Losses), Net..................... $ 100.2 $ (45.2) $ (9.8)
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
Writedowns of fixed maturities amounted to $101.6 million, $11.7 million
and $29.9 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and writedowns
of equity real estate subsequent to the adoption of SFAS No. 121
amounted to $136.4 million for 1997. In the fourth quarter of 1997, the
Company reclassified $1,095.4 million depreciated cost of equity real
estate from real estate held for the production of income to real estate
held for sale. Additions to valuation allowances of $227.6 million were
recorded upon these transfers. Additionally, in fourth quarter 1997,
$132.3 million of writedowns on real estate held for production of
income were recorded.
For 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, proceeds received on sales of
fixed maturities classified as available for sale amounted to $15,961.0
million, $9,789.7 million and $8,353.5 million. Gross gains of $149.3
million, $166.0 million and $154.2 million and gross losses of $95.1
million, $108.8 million and $92.7 million, respectively, were realized
on these sales. The change in unrealized investment gains (losses)
related to fixed maturities classified as available for sale for 1998,
1997 and 1996 amounted to $(331.7) million, $513.4 million and $(258.0)
million, respectively.
For 1998, 1997 and 1996, investment results passed through to certain
participating group annuity contracts as interest credited to
policyholders' account balances amounted to $136.9 million, $137.5
million and $136.7 million, respectively.
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<PAGE>
On June 10, 1997, Equitable Life sold EREIM (other than its interest in
Column Financial, Inc.) ("ERE") to Lend Lease Corporation Limited ("Lend
Lease"), a publicly traded, international property and financial
services company based in Sydney, Australia. The total purchase price
was $400.0 million and consisted of $300.0 million in cash and a $100.0
million note which was paid in 1998. The Company recognized an
investment gain of $162.4 million, net of Federal income tax of $87.4
million as a result of this transaction. Equitable Life entered into
long-term advisory agreements whereby ERE continues to provide
substantially the same services to Equitable Life's General Account and
Separate Accounts, for substantially the same fees, as provided prior to
the sale.
Through June 10, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1996,
respectively, the businesses sold reported combined revenues of $91.6
million and $226.1 million and combined net earnings of $10.7 million
and $30.7 million.
In 1996, Alliance acquired the business of Cursitor Holdings L.P. and
Cursitor Holdings Limited (collectively, "Cursitor") for approximately
$159.0 million. The purchase price consisted of $94.3 million in cash,
1.8 million of Alliance's publicly traded units ("Alliance Units"), 6%
notes aggregating $21.5 million payable ratably over four years, and
additional consideration to be determined at a later date but currently
estimated to not exceed $10.0 million. The excess of the purchase price,
including acquisition costs and minority interest, over the fair value
of Cursitor's net assets acquired resulted in the recognition of
intangible assets consisting of costs assigned to contracts acquired and
goodwill of approximately $122.8 million and $38.3 million,
respectively. The Company recognized an investment gain of $20.6 million
as a result of the issuance of Alliance Units in this transaction. On
June 30, 1997, Alliance reduced the recorded value of goodwill and
contracts associated with Alliance's acquisition of Cursitor by $120.9
million. This charge reflected Alliance's view that Cursitor's
continuing decline in assets under management and its reduced
profitability, resulting from relative investment underperformance, no
longer supported the carrying value of its investment. As a result, the
Company's earnings from continuing operations before cumulative effect
of accounting change for 1997 included a charge of $59.5 million, net of
a Federal income tax benefit of $10.0 million and minority interest of
$51.4 million. The remaining balance of intangible assets is being
amortized over its estimated useful life of 20 years. At December 31,
1998, the Company's ownership of Alliance Units was approximately 56.7%.
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<PAGE>
Net unrealized investment gains (losses), included in the consolidated
balance sheets as a component of accumulated comprehensive income and
the changes for the corresponding years, are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, beginning of year......................... $ 533.6 $ 189.9 $ 396.5
Changes in unrealized investment gains (losses).... (242.4) 543.3 (297.6)
Changes in unrealized investment losses
(gains) attributable to:
Participating group annuity contracts.......... (5.7) 53.2 -
DAC............................................ 13.2 (89.0) 42.3
Deferred Federal income taxes.................. 85.4 (163.8) 48.7
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Balance, End of Year............................... $ 384.1 $ 533.6 $ 189.9
================= ================ =================
Balance, end of year comprises:
Unrealized investment gains on:
Fixed maturities............................... $ 539.9 $ 871.2 $ 357.8
Other equity investments....................... 92.4 33.7 31.6
Other, principally Closed Block................ 111.1 80.9 53.1
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total........................................ 743.4 985.8 442.5
Amounts of unrealized investment gains
attributable to:
Participating group annuity contracts........ (24.7) (19.0) (72.2)
DAC.......................................... (127.8) (141.0) (52.0)
Deferred Federal income taxes................ (206.8) (292.2) (128.4)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total.............................................. $ 384.1 $ 533.6 $ 189.9
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
6) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive income represents cumulative gains and
losses on items that are not reflected in earnings. The balances for the
years 1998, 1997 and 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Unrealized gains on investments.................... $ 384.1 $ 533.6 $ 189.9
Minimum pension liability.......................... (28.3) (17.3) (12.9)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income............................. $ 355.8 $ 516.3 $ 177.0
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
The components of other comprehensive income for the years 1998, 1997
and 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities:
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during
the period..................................... $ (186.1) $ 564.0 $ (249.8)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses
included in net earnings....................... (56.3) (20.7) (47.8)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities....................................... (242.4) 543.3 (297.6)
Adjustments for policyholder liabilities,
DAC and deferred
Federal income taxes............................. 92.9 (199.6) 91.0
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of
reclassification and adjustments................. (149.5) 343.7 (206.6)
Change in minimum pension liability................ (11.0) (4.4) 22.2
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Other Comprehensive Income................... $ (160.5) $ 339.3 $ (184.4)
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
7) CLOSED BLOCK
Summarized financial information for the Closed Block follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Fixed Maturities:
Available for sale, at estimated fair value (amortized cost,
$4,149.0 and $4,059.4)........................................... $ 4,373.2 $ 4,231.0
Mortgage loans on real estate........................................ 1,633.4 1,341.6
Policy loans......................................................... 1,641.2 1,700.2
Cash and other invested assets....................................... 86.5 282.0
DAC.................................................................. 676.5 775.2
Other assets......................................................... 221.6 236.6
----------------- -----------------
Total Assets......................................................... $ 8,632.4 $ 8,566.6
================= =================
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and policyholders' account balances........... $ 9,013.1 $ 8,993.2
Other liabilities.................................................... 63.9 80.5
----------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities.................................................... $ 9,077.0 $ 9,073.7
================= =================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Premiums and other revenue......................... $ 661.7 $ 687.1 $ 724.8
Investment income (net of investment
expenses of $15.5, $27.0 and $27.3).............. 569.7 574.9 546.6
Investment losses, net............................. .5 (42.4) (5.5)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total revenues............................... 1,231.9 1,219.6 1,265.9
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Benefits and Other Deductions
Policyholders' benefits and dividends.............. 1,082.0 1,066.7 1,106.3
Other operating costs and expenses................. 62.8 50.4 34.6
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total benefits and other deductions.......... 1,144.8 1,117.1 1,140.9
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Contribution from the Closed Block................. $ 87.1 $ 102.5 $ 125.0
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, problem mortgage loans on real estate had
an amortized cost of $5.1 million and $8.1 million, respectively, and
mortgage loans on real estate for which the payment terms have been
restructured had an amortized cost of $26.0 million and $70.5 million,
respectively.
Impaired mortgage loans (as defined under SFAS No. 114) along with the
related provision for losses were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Impaired mortgage loans with provision for losses...................... $ 55.5 $ 109.1
Impaired mortgage loans without provision for losses................... 7.6 .6
---------------- -----------------
Recorded investment in impaired mortgages.............................. 63.1 109.7
Provision for losses................................................... (10.1) (17.4)
---------------- -----------------
Net Impaired Mortgage Loans............................................ $ 53.0 $ 92.3
================ =================
</TABLE>
During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Closed Block's average recorded
investment in impaired mortgage loans was $85.5 million, $110.2 million
and $153.8 million, respectively. Interest income recognized on these
impaired mortgage loans totaled $4.7 million, $9.4 million and $10.9
million ($1.5 million, $4.1 million and $4.7 million recognized on a
cash basis) for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Valuation allowances amounted to $11.1 million and $18.5 million on
mortgage loans on real estate and $15.4 million and $16.8 million on
equity real estate at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. As of
January 1, 1996, the adoption of SFAS No. 121 resulted in the
recognition of impairment losses of $5.6 million on real estate held for
production of income. Writedowns of fixed maturities amounted to $3.5
million and $12.8 million for 1997 and 1996, respectively. Writedowns of
equity real estate subsequent to the adoption of SFAS No. 121 amounted
to $28.8 million for 1997.
In the fourth quarter of 1997, $72.9 million depreciated cost of equity
real estate held for production of income was reclassified to equity
real estate held for sale. Additions to valuation allowances of $15.4
million were recorded upon these transfers. Additionally, in fourth
quarter 1997, $28.8 million of writedowns on real estate held for
production of income were recorded.
Many expenses related to Closed Block operations are charged to
operations outside of the Closed Block; accordingly, the contribution
from the Closed Block does not represent the actual profitability of the
Closed Block operations. Operating costs and expenses outside of the
Closed Block are, therefore, disproportionate to the business outside of
the Closed Block.
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<PAGE>
8) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Summarized financial information for discontinued operations follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Mortgage loans on real estate........................................ $ 553.9 $ 635.2
Equity real estate................................................... 611.0 874.5
Other equity investments............................................. 115.1 209.3
Other invested assets................................................ 24.9 152.4
----------------- -----------------
Total investments.................................................. 1,304.9 1,871.4
Cash and cash equivalents............................................ 34.7 106.8
Other assets......................................................... 219.0 243.8
----------------- -----------------
Total Assets......................................................... $ 1,558.6 $ 2,222.0
================= =================
Liabilities
Policyholders' liabilities........................................... $ 1,021.7 $ 1,048.3
Allowance for future losses.......................................... 305.1 259.2
Amounts due to continuing operations................................. 2.7 572.8
Other liabilities.................................................... 229.1 341.7
----------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities.................................................... $ 1,558.6 $ 2,222.0
================= =================
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Investment income (net of investment
expenses of $63.3, $97.3 and $127.5)............. $ 160.4 $ 188.6 $ 245.4
Investment gains (losses), net..................... 35.7 (173.7) (18.9)
Policy fees, premiums and other income............. (4.3) .2 .2
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total revenues..................................... 191.8 15.1 226.7
Benefits and other deductions...................... 141.5 169.5 250.4
Earnings added (losses charged) to allowance
for future losses................................ 50.3 (154.4) (23.7)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Pre-tax loss from operations....................... - - -
Pre-tax earnings from releasing (loss from
strengthening) of the allowance for future
losses........................................... 4.2 (134.1) (129.0)
Federal income tax (expense) benefit............... (1.5) 46.9 45.2
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Earnings (Loss) from Discontinued Operations....... $ 2.7 $ (87.2) $ (83.8)
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The Company's quarterly process for evaluating the allowance for future
losses applies the current period's results of the discontinued
operations against the allowance, re-estimates future losses and adjusts
the allowance, if appropriate. Additionally, as part of the Company's
annual planning process which takes place in the fourth quarter of each
year, investment and benefit cash flow projections are prepared. These
updated assumptions and estimates resulted in a release of allowance in
1998 and strengthening of allowance in 1997 and 1996.
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<PAGE>
In the fourth quarter of 1997, $329.9 million depreciated cost of equity
real estate was reclassified from equity real estate held for production
of income to real estate held for sale. Additions to valuation
allowances of $79.8 million were recognized upon these transfers.
Additionally, in fourth quarter 1997, $92.5 million of writedowns on
real estate held for production of income were recognized.
Benefits and other deductions includes $26.6 million, $53.3 million and
$114.3 million of interest expense related to amounts borrowed from
continuing operations in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Valuation allowances amounted to $3.0 million and $28.4 million on
mortgage loans on real estate and $34.8 million and $88.4 million on
equity real estate at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. As of
January 1, 1996, the adoption of SFAS No. 121 resulted in a release of
existing valuation allowances of $71.9 million on equity real estate and
recognition of impairment losses of $69.8 million on real estate held
for production of income. Writedowns of equity real estate subsequent to
the adoption of SFAS No. 121 amounted to $95.7 million and $12.3 million
for 1997 and 1996, respectively.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, problem mortgage loans on real estate had
amortized costs of $1.1 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and
mortgage loans on real estate for which the payment terms have been
restructured had amortized costs of $3.5 million and $109.4 million,
respectively.
Impaired mortgage loans (as defined under SFAS No. 114) along with the
related provision for losses were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Impaired mortgage loans with provision for losses...................... $ 6.7 $ 101.8
Impaired mortgage loans without provision for losses................... 8.5 .2
---------------- -----------------
Recorded investment in impaired mortgages.............................. 15.2 102.0
Provision for losses................................................... (2.1) (27.3)
---------------- -----------------
Net Impaired Mortgage Loans............................................ $ 13.1 $ 74.7
================ =================
</TABLE>
During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the discontinued operations' average
recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans was $73.3 million, $89.2
million and $134.8 million, respectively. Interest income recognized on
these impaired mortgage loans totaled $4.7 million, $6.6 million and
$10.1 million ($3.4 million, $5.3 million and $7.5 million recognized on
a cash basis) for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, discontinued operations had carrying
values of $50.0 million and $156.2 million, respectively, of real estate
acquired in satisfaction of debt.
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<PAGE>
9) SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Short-term and long-term debt consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Short-term debt...................................................... $ 179.3 $ 422.2
----------------- -----------------
Long-term debt:
Equitable Life:
6.95% surplus notes scheduled to mature 2005....................... 399.4 399.4
7.70% surplus notes scheduled to mature 2015....................... 199.7 199.7
Other.............................................................. .3 .3
----------------- -----------------
Total Equitable Life........................................... 599.4 599.4
----------------- -----------------
Wholly Owned and Joint Venture Real Estate:
Mortgage notes, 5.91% - 12.00%, due through 2017................... 392.2 676.6
----------------- -----------------
Alliance:
Other.............................................................. 10.8 18.5
----------------- -----------------
Total long-term debt................................................. 1,002.4 1,294.5
----------------- -----------------
Total Short-term and Long-term Debt.................................. $ 1,181.7 $ 1,716.7
================= =================
</TABLE>
Short-term Debt
Equitable Life has a $350.0 million bank credit facility available to
fund short-term working capital needs and to facilitate the securities
settlement process. The credit facility consists of two types of
borrowing options with varying interest rates and expires in September
2000. The interest rates are based on external indices dependent on the
type of borrowing and at December 31, 1998 range from 5.23% to 7.75%.
There were no borrowings outstanding under this bank credit facility at
December 31, 1998.
Equitable Life has a commercial paper program with an issue limit of
$500.0 million. This program is available for general corporate purposes
used to support Equitable Life's liquidity needs and is supported by
Equitable Life's existing $350.0 million bank credit facility. At
December 31, 1998, there were no borrowings outstanding under this
program.
During July 1998, Alliance entered into a $425.0 million five-year
revolving credit facility with a group of commercial banks which
replaced a $250.0 million revolving credit facility. Under the facility,
the interest rate, at the option of Alliance, is a floating rate
generally based upon a defined prime rate, a rate related to the London
Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or the Federal Funds Rate. A facility
fee is payable on the total facility. During September 1998, Alliance
increased the size of its commercial paper program from $250.0 million
to $425.0 million. Borrowings from these two sources may not exceed
$425.0 million in the aggregate. The revolving credit facility provides
backup liquidity for commercial paper issued under Alliance's commercial
paper program and can be used as a direct source of borrowing. The
revolving credit facility contains covenants which require Alliance to,
among other things, meet certain financial ratios. As of December 31,
1998, Alliance had commercial paper outstanding totaling $179.5 million
at an effective interest rate of 5.5% and there were no borrowings
outstanding under Alliance's revolving credit facility.
Long-term Debt
Several of the long-term debt agreements have restrictive covenants
related to the total amount of debt, net tangible assets and other
matters. The Company is in compliance with all debt covenants.
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The Company has pledged real estate, mortgage loans, cash and securities
amounting to $640.2 million and $1,164.0 million at December 31, 1998
and 1997, respectively, as collateral for certain short-term and
long-term debt.
At December 31, 1998, aggregate maturities of the long-term debt based
on required principal payments at maturity for 1999 and the succeeding
four years are $322.8 million, $6.9 million, $1.7 million, $1.8 million
and $2.0 million, respectively, and $668.0 million thereafter.
10) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
A summary of the Federal income tax expense in the consolidated
statements of earnings is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Federal income tax expense (benefit):
Current.......................................... $ 283.3 $ 186.5 $ 97.9
Deferred......................................... 69.8 (95.0) (88.2)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total.............................................. $ 353.1 $ 91.5 $ 9.7
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The Federal income taxes attributable to consolidated operations are
different from the amounts determined by multiplying the earnings before
Federal income taxes and minority interest by the expected Federal
income tax rate of 35%. The sources of the difference and the tax
effects of each are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expected Federal income tax expense................ $ 414.3 $ 234.7 $ 73.0
Non-taxable minority interest...................... (33.2) (38.0) (28.6)
Adjustment of tax audit reserves................... 16.0 (81.7) 6.9
Equity in unconsolidated subsidiaries.............. (39.3) (45.1) (32.3)
Other.............................................. (4.7) 21.6 (9.3)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Federal Income Tax Expense......................... $ 353.1 $ 91.5 $ 9.7
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The components of the net deferred Federal income taxes are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
--------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation and related benefits...... $ 235.3 $ - $ 257.9 $ -
Other.................................. 27.8 - 30.7 -
DAC, reserves and reinsurance.......... - 231.4 - 222.8
Investments............................ - 364.4 - 405.7
--------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
Total.................................. $ 263.1 $ 595.8 $ 288.6 $ 628.5
=============== ================ =============== ===============
</TABLE>
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The deferred Federal income taxes impacting operations reflect the net
tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts
used for income tax purposes. The sources of these temporary differences
and the tax effects of each are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
DAC, reserves and reinsurance...................... $ (7.7) $ 46.2 $ (156.2)
Investments........................................ 46.8 (113.8) 78.6
Compensation and related benefits.................. 28.6 3.7 22.3
Other.............................................. 2.1 (31.1) (32.9)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Deferred Federal Income Tax
Expense (Benefit)................................ $ 69.8 $ (95.0) $ (88.2)
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") is in the process of examining
the Holding Company's consolidated Federal income tax returns for the
years 1992 through 1996. Management believes these audits will have no
material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.
11) REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS
The Insurance Group assumes and cedes reinsurance with other insurance
companies. The Insurance Group evaluates the financial condition of its
reinsurers to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer
insolvencies. Ceded reinsurance does not relieve the originating insurer
of liability. The effect of reinsurance (excluding group life and
health) is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Direct premiums.................................... $ 438.8 $ 448.6 $ 461.4
Reinsurance assumed................................ 203.6 198.3 177.5
Reinsurance ceded.................................. (54.3) (45.4) (41.3)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Premiums........................................... $ 588.1 $ 601.5 $ 597.6
================= ================ =================
Universal Life and Investment-type Product
Policy Fee Income Ceded.......................... $ 75.7 $ 61.0 $ 48.2
================= ================ =================
Policyholders' Benefits Ceded...................... $ 85.9 $ 70.6 $ 54.1
================= ================ =================
Interest Credited to Policyholders' Account
Balances Ceded................................... $ 39.5 $ 36.4 $ 32.3
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
Beginning in May 1997, the Company began reinsuring on a yearly renewal
term basis 90% of the mortality risk on new issues of certain term,
universal and variable life products. During 1996, the Company's
retention limit on joint survivorship policies was increased to $15.0
million. Effective January 1, 1994, all in force business above $5.0
million was reinsured. The Insurance Group also reinsures the entire
risk on certain substandard underwriting risks as well as in certain
other cases.
The Insurance Group cedes 100% of its group life and health business to
a third party insurance company. Premiums ceded totaled $1.3 million,
$1.6 million and $2.4 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Ceded death and disability benefits totaled $15.6 million, $4.3 million
and $21.2 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Insurance
liabilities ceded totaled $560.3 million and $593.8 million at December
31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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12) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company sponsors qualified and non-qualified defined benefit plans
covering substantially all employees (including certain qualified
part-time employees), managers and certain agents. The pension plans are
non-contributory. Equitable Life's benefits are based on a cash balance
formula or years of service and final average earnings, if greater,
under certain grandfathering rules in the plans. Alliance's benefits are
based on years of credited service, average final base salary and
primary social security benefits. The Company's funding policy is to
make the minimum contribution required by the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA").
Components of net periodic pension cost (credit) for the qualified and
non-qualified plans are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost....................................... $ 33.2 $ 32.5 $ 33.8
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations..... 129.2 128.2 120.8
Actual return on assets............................ (175.6) (307.6) (181.4)
Net amortization and deferrals..................... 6.1 166.6 43.4
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net Periodic Pension Cost (Credit)................. $ (7.1) $ 19.7 $ 16.6
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The plan's projected benefit obligation under the qualified and
non-qualified plans was comprised of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Benefit obligation, beginning of year.................................. $ 1,801.3 $ 1,765.5
Service cost........................................................... 33.2 32.5
Interest cost.......................................................... 129.2 128.2
Actuarial (gains) losses............................................... 108.4 (15.5)
Benefits paid.......................................................... (138.7) (109.4)
---------------- -----------------
Benefit Obligation, End of Year........................................ $ 1,933.4 $ 1,801.3
================ =================
</TABLE>
The funded status of the qualified and non-qualified pension plans is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year........................... $ 1,867.4 $ 1,626.0
Actual return on plan assets........................................... 338.9 307.5
Contributions.......................................................... - 30.0
Benefits paid and fees................................................. (123.2) (96.1)
---------------- -----------------
Plan assets at fair value, end of year................................. 2,083.1 1,867.4
Projected benefit obligations.......................................... 1,933.4 1,801.3
---------------- -----------------
Projected benefit obligations less than plan assets.................... 149.7 66.1
Unrecognized prior service cost........................................ (7.5) (9.9)
Unrecognized net loss from past experience different
from that assumed.................................................... 38.7 95.0
Unrecognized net asset at transition................................... 1.5 3.1
---------------- -----------------
Prepaid Pension Cost.................................................. $ 182.4 $ 154.3
================ =================
</TABLE>
The discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels
used in determining the actuarial present value of projected benefit
obligations were 7.0% and 3.83%, respectively, at December 31, 1998 and
7.25% and 4.07%, respectively, at December 31, 1997. As of January 1,
1998 and 1997, the expected long-term rate of return on assets for the
retirement plan was 10.25%.
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<PAGE>
The Company recorded, as a reduction of shareholders' equity an
additional minimum pension liability of $28.3 million and $17.3 million,
net of Federal income taxes, at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, primarily representing the excess of the accumulated
benefit obligation of the qualified pension plan over the accrued
liability.
The pension plan's assets include corporate and government debt
securities, equity securities, equity real estate and shares of group
trusts managed by Alliance.
Prior to 1987, the qualified plan funded participants' benefits through
the purchase of non-participating annuity contracts from Equitable Life.
Benefit payments under these contracts were approximately $31.8 million,
$33.2 million and $34.7 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The Company provides certain medical and life insurance benefits
(collectively, "postretirement benefits") for qualifying employees,
managers and agents retiring from the Company (i) on or after attaining
age 55 who have at least 10 years of service or (ii) on or after
attaining age 65 or (iii) whose jobs have been abolished and who have
attained age 50 with 20 years of service. The life insurance benefits
are related to age and salary at retirement. The costs of postretirement
benefits are recognized in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No.
106. The Company continues to fund postretirement benefits costs on a
pay-as-you-go basis and, for 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company made
estimated postretirement benefits payments of $28.4 million, $18.7
million and $18.9 million, respectively.
The following table sets forth the postretirement benefits plan's
status, reconciled to amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated
financial statements:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost....................................... $ 4.6 $ 4.5 $ 5.3
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement
benefits obligation.............................. 33.6 34.7 34.6
Net amortization and deferrals..................... .5 1.9 2.4
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net Periodic Postretirement Benefits Costs......... $ 38.7 $ 41.1 $ 42.3
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated postretirement benefits obligation, beginning
of year.............................................................. $ 490.8 $ 388.5
Service cost........................................................... 4.6 4.5
Interest cost.......................................................... 33.6 34.7
Contributions and benefits paid........................................ (28.4) 72.1
Actuarial (gains) losses............................................... (10.2) (9.0)
---------------- -----------------
Accumulated postretirement benefits obligation, end of year............ 490.4 490.8
Unrecognized prior service cost........................................ 31.8 40.3
Unrecognized net loss from past experience different
from that assumed and from changes in assumptions.................... (121.2) (140.6)
---------------- -----------------
Accrued Postretirement Benefits Cost................................... $ 401.0 $ 390.5
================ =================
</TABLE>
Since January 1, 1994, costs to the Company for providing these medical
benefits available to retirees under age 65 are the same as those
offered to active employees and medical benefits will be limited to 200%
of 1993 costs for all participants.
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<PAGE>
The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the
accumulated postretirement benefits obligation was 8.0% in 1998,
gradually declining to 2.5% in the year 2009, and in 1997 was 8.75%,
gradually declining to 2.75% in the year 2009. The discount rate used in
determining the accumulated postretirement benefits obligation was 7.0%
and 7.25% at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
If the health care cost trend rate assumptions were increased by 1%, the
accumulated postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 1998
would be increased 4.83%. The effect of this change on the sum of the
service cost and interest cost would be an increase of 4.57%. If the
health care cost trend rate assumptions were decreased by 1% the
accumulated postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 1998
would be decreased by 5.6%. The effect of this change on the sum of the
service cost and interest cost would be a decrease of 5.4%.
13) DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivatives
The Insurance Group primarily uses derivatives for asset/liability risk
management and for hedging individual securities. Derivatives mainly are
utilized to reduce the Insurance Group's exposure to interest rate
fluctuations. Accounting for interest rate swap transactions is on an
accrual basis. Gains and losses related to interest rate swap
transactions are amortized as yield adjustments over the remaining life
of the underlying hedged security. Income and expense resulting from
interest rate swap activities are reflected in net investment income.
The notional amount of matched interest rate swaps outstanding at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, was $880.9 million and
$1,353.4 million. The average unexpired terms at December 31, 1998
ranged from 1 month to 4.3 years. At December 31, 1998, the cost of
terminating swaps in a loss position was $8.0 million. Equitable Life
has implemented an interest rate cap program designed to hedge crediting
rates on interest-sensitive individual annuities contracts. The
outstanding notional amounts at December 31, 1998 of contracts purchased
and sold were $8,450.0 million and $875.0 million, respectively. The net
premium paid by Equitable Life on these contracts was $54.8 million and
is being amortized ratably over the contract periods ranging from 1 to 5
years. Income and expense resulting from this program are reflected as
an adjustment to interest credited to policyholders' account balances.
Substantially all of DLJ's activities related to derivatives are, by
their nature trading activities which are primarily for the purpose of
customer accommodations. DLJ enters into certain contractual agreements
referred to as derivatives or off-balance-sheet financial instruments
involving futures, forwards and options. DLJ's derivative activities
consist of writing over-the-counter ("OTC") options to accommodate its
customer needs, trading in forward contracts in U.S. government and
agency issued or guaranteed securities and in futures contracts on
equity-based indices, interest rate instruments and currencies and
issuing structured products based on emerging market financial
instruments and indices. DLJ's involvement in swap contracts and
commodity derivative instruments is not significant.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company defines fair value as the quoted market prices for those
instruments that are actively traded in financial markets. In cases
where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated
using present value or other valuation techniques. The fair value
estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on available
market information and judgments about the financial instrument,
including estimates of the timing and amount of expected future cash
flows and the credit standing of counterparties. Such estimates do not
reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale
at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial
instrument, nor do they consider the tax impact of the realization of
unrealized gains or losses. In many cases, the fair value estimates
cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets, nor can
the disclosed value be realized in immediate settlement of the
instrument.
Certain financial instruments are excluded, particularly insurance
liabilities other than financial guarantees and investment contracts.
Fair market value of off-balance-sheet financial instruments of the
Insurance Group was not material at December 31, 1998 and 1997.
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<PAGE>
Fair values for mortgage loans on real estate are estimated by
discounting future contractual cash flows using interest rates at which
loans with similar characteristics and credit quality would be made.
Fair values for foreclosed mortgage loans and problem mortgage loans are
limited to the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral if
lower.
Fair values of policy loans are estimated by discounting the face value
of the loans from the time of the next interest rate review to the
present, at a rate equal to the excess of the current estimated market
rates over the current interest rate charged on the loan.
The estimated fair values for the Company's association plan contracts,
supplementary contracts not involving life contingencies ("SCNILC") and
annuities certain, which are included in policyholders' account
balances, and guaranteed interest contracts are estimated using
projected cash flows discounted at rates reflecting expected current
offering rates.
The estimated fair values for variable deferred annuities and single
premium deferred annuities ("SPDA"), which are included in
policyholders' account balances, are estimated by discounting the
account value back from the time of the next crediting rate review to
the present, at a rate equal to the excess of current estimated market
rates offered on new policies over the current crediting rates.
Fair values for long-term debt are determined using published market
values, where available, or contractual cash flows discounted at market
interest rates. The estimated fair values for non-recourse mortgage debt
are determined by discounting contractual cash flows at a rate which
takes into account the level of current market interest rates and
collateral risk. The estimated fair values for recourse mortgage debt
are determined by discounting contractual cash flows at a rate based
upon current interest rates of other companies with credit ratings
similar to the Company. The Company's carrying value of short-term
borrowings approximates their estimated fair value.
The following table discloses carrying value and estimated fair value
for financial instruments not otherwise disclosed in Notes 3, 7 and 8:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
Value Fair Value Value Fair Value
--------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Consolidated Financial Instruments:
Mortgage loans on real estate.......... $ 2,809.9 $ 2,961.8 $ 2,611.4 $ 2,822.8
Other limited partnership interests.... 562.6 562.6 509.4 509.4
Policy loans........................... 2,086.7 2,370.7 2,422.9 2,493.9
Policyholders' account balances -
investment contracts................. 12,892.0 13,396.0 12,611.0 12,714.0
Long-term debt......................... 1,002.4 1,025.2 1,294.5 1,257.0
Closed Block Financial Instruments:
Mortgage loans on real estate.......... 1,633.4 1,703.5 1,341.6 1,420.7
Other equity investments............... 56.4 56.4 86.3 86.3
Policy loans........................... 1,641.2 1,929.7 1,700.2 1,784.2
SCNILC liability....................... 25.0 25.0 27.6 30.3
Discontinued Operations Financial
Instruments:
Mortgage loans on real estate.......... 553.9 599.9 655.5 779.9
Fixed maturities....................... 24.9 24.9 38.7 38.7
Other equity investments............... 115.1 115.1 209.3 209.3
Guaranteed interest contracts.......... 37.0 34.0 37.0 34.0
Long-term debt......................... 147.1 139.8 296.4 297.6
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
14) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company has provided, from time to time, certain guarantees or
commitments to affiliates, investors and others. These arrangements
include commitments by the Company, under certain conditions: to make
capital contributions of up to $142.9 million to affiliated real estate
joint ventures; and to provide equity financing to certain limited
partnerships of $287.3 million at December 31, 1998, under existing loan
or loan commitment agreements.
Equitable Life is the obligor under certain structured settlement
agreements which it had entered into with unaffiliated insurance
companies and beneficiaries. To satisfy its obligations under these
agreements, Equitable Life owns single premium annuities issued by
previously wholly owned life insurance subsidiaries. Equitable Life has
directed payment under these annuities to be made directly to the
beneficiaries under the structured settlement agreements. A contingent
liability exists with respect to these agreements should the previously
wholly owned subsidiaries be unable to meet their obligations.
Management believes the satisfaction of those obligations by Equitable
Life is remote.
The Insurance Group had $24.7 million of letters of credit outstanding
at December 31, 1998.
15) LITIGATION
Major Medical Insurance Cases
Equitable Life agreed to settle, subject to court approval, previously
disclosed cases involving lifetime guaranteed renewable major medical
insurance policies issued by Equitable Life in five states. Plaintiffs
in these cases claimed that Equitable Life's method for determining
premium increases breached the terms of certain forms of the policies
and was misrepresented. In certain cases plaintiffs also claimed that
Equitable Life misrepresented to policyholders that premium increases
had been approved by insurance departments, and that it determined
annual rate increases in a manner that discriminated against the
policyholders.
In December 1997, Equitable Life entered into a settlement agreement,
subject to court approval, which would result in creation of a
nationwide class consisting of all persons holding, and paying premiums
on, the policies at any time since January 1, 1988 and the dismissal
with prejudice of the pending actions and the resolution of all similar
claims on a nationwide basis. Under the terms of the settlement, which
involves approximately 127,000 former and current policyholders,
Equitable Life would pay $14.2 million in exchange for release of all
claims and will provide future relief to certain current policyholders
by restricting future premium increases, estimated to have a present
value of $23.3 million. This estimate is based upon assumptions about
future events that cannot be predicted with certainty and accordingly
the actual value of the future relief may vary. In October 1998, the
court entered a judgment approving the settlement agreement and, in
November, a member of the national class filed a notice of appeal of the
judgment. In January 1999, the Court of Appeals granted Equitable Life's
motion to dismiss the appeal.
Life Insurance and Annuity Sales Cases
A number of lawsuits are pending as individual claims and purported
class actions against Equitable Life and its subsidiary insurance
companies Equitable Variable Life Insurance Company ("EVLICO," which was
merged into Equitable Life effective January 1, 1997) and The Equitable
of Colorado, Inc. ("EOC"). These actions involve, among other things,
sales of life and annuity products for varying periods from 1980 to the
present, and allege, among other things, sales practice
misrepresentation primarily involving: the number of premium payments
required; the propriety of a product as an investment vehicle; the
propriety of a product as a replacement of an existing policy; and
failure to disclose a product as life insurance. Some actions are in
state courts and others are in U.S. District Courts in varying
jurisdictions, and are in varying stages of discovery and motions for
class certification.
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<PAGE>
In general, the plaintiffs request an unspecified amount of damages,
punitive damages, enjoinment from the described practices, prohibition
against cancellation of policies for non-payment of premium or other
remedies, as well as attorneys' fees and expenses. Similar actions have
been filed against other life and health insurers and have resulted in
the award of substantial judgments, including material amounts of
punitive damages, or in substantial settlements. Although the outcome of
litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, particularly in the early
stages of an action, The Equitable's management believes that the
ultimate resolution of these cases should not have a material adverse
effect on the financial position of The Equitable. The Equitable's
management cannot make an estimate of loss, if any, or predict whether
or not any such litigation will have a material adverse effect on The
Equitable's results of operations in any particular period.
Discrimination Case
Equitable Life is a defendant in an action, certified as a class action
in September 1997, in the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Alabama, Southern Division, involving alleged discrimination
on the basis of race against African-American applicants and potential
applicants in hiring individuals as sales agents. Plaintiffs seek a
declaratory judgment and affirmative and negative injunctive relief,
including the payment of back-pay, pension and other compensation.
Although the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty,
The Equitable's management believes that the ultimate resolution of this
matter should not have a material adverse effect on the financial
position of The Equitable. The Equitable's management cannot make an
estimate of loss, if any, or predict whether or not such matter will
have a material adverse effect on The Equitable's results of operations
in any particular period.
Alliance Capital
In July 1995, a class action complaint was filed against Alliance North
American Government Income Trust, Inc. (the "Fund"), Alliance and
certain other defendants affiliated with Alliance, including the Holding
Company, alleging violations of Federal securities laws, fraud and
breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the Fund's investments in
Mexican and Argentine securities. The original complaint was dismissed
in 1996; on appeal, the dismissal was affirmed. In October 1996,
plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file an amended complaint,
alleging the Fund failed to hedge against currency risk despite
representations that it would do so, the Fund did not properly disclose
that it planned to invest in mortgage-backed derivative securities and
two Fund advertisements misrepresented the risks of investing in the
Fund. In October 1998, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
issued an order granting plaintiffs' motion to file an amended complaint
alleging that the Fund misrepresented its ability to hedge against
currency risk and denying plaintiffs' motion to file an amended
complaint containing the other allegations. Alliance believes that the
allegations in the amended complaint, which was filed in February 1999,
are without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously against these
claims. While the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined
at this time, Alliance's management does not expect that it will have a
material adverse effect on Alliance's results of operations or financial
condition.
DLJSC
DLJSC is a defendant along with certain other parties in a class action
complaint involving the underwriting of units, consisting of notes and
warrants to purchase common shares, of Rickel Home Centers, Inc.
("Rickel"), which filed a voluntary petition for reorganization pursuant
to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The complaint seeks unspecified
compensatory and punitive damages from DLJSC, as an underwriter and as
an owner of 7.3% of the common stock, for alleged violation of Federal
securities laws and common law fraud for alleged misstatements and
omissions contained in the prospectus and registration statement used in
the offering of the units. DLJSC is defending itself vigorously against
all the allegations contained in the complaint. Although there can be no
assurance, DLJ's management does not believe that the ultimate outcome
of this litigation will have a material adverse effect on DLJ's
consolidated financial condition. Due to the early stage of this
litigation, based on the information currently available to it, DLJ's
management cannot predict whether or not such litigation will have a
material adverse effect on DLJ's results of operations in any particular
period.
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<PAGE>
DLJSC is a defendant in a purported class action filed in a Texas State
Court on behalf of the holders of $550 million principal amount of
subordinated redeemable discount debentures of National Gypsum
Corporation ("NGC"). The debentures were canceled in connection with a
Chapter 11 plan of reorganization for NGC consummated in July 1993. The
litigation seeks compensatory and punitive damages for DLJSC's
activities as financial advisor to NGC in the course of NGC's Chapter 11
proceedings. Trial is expected in early May 1999. DLJSC intends to
defend itself vigorously against all the allegations contained in the
complaint. Although there can be no assurance, DLJ's management does not
believe that the ultimate outcome of this litigation will have a
material adverse effect on DLJ's consolidated financial condition. Based
upon the information currently available to it, DLJ's management cannot
predict whether or not such litigation will have a material adverse
effect on DLJ's results of operations in any particular period.
DLJSC is a defendant in a complaint which alleges that DLJSC and a
number of other financial institutions and several individual defendants
violated civil provisions of RICO by inducing plaintiffs to invest over
$40 million in The Securities Groups, a number of tax shelter limited
partnerships, during the years 1978 through 1982. The plaintiffs seek
recovery of the loss of their entire investment and an approximately
equivalent amount of tax-related damages. Judgment for damages under
RICO are subject to trebling. Discovery is complete. Trial has been
scheduled for May 17, 1999. DLJSC believes that it has meritorious
defenses to the complaints and will continue to contest the suits
vigorously. Although there can be no assurance, DLJ's management does
not believe that the ultimate outcome of this litigation will have a
material adverse effect on DLJ's consolidated financial condition. Based
upon the information currently available to it, DLJ's management cannot
predict whether or not such litigation will have a material adverse
effect on DLJ's results of operations in any particular period.
DLJSC is a defendant along with certain other parties in four actions
involving Mid-American Waste Systems, Inc. ("Mid-American"), which filed
a voluntary petition for reorganization pursuant to Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code in January 1997. Three actions seek rescission,
compensatory and punitive damages for DLJSC's role in underwriting notes
of Mid-American. The other action, filed by the Plan Administrator for
the bankruptcy estate of Mid-American, alleges that DLJSC is liable as
an underwriter for alleged misrepresentations and omissions in the
prospectus for the notes, and liable as financial advisor to
Mid-American for allegedly failing to advise Mid-American about its
financial condition. DLJSC believes that it has meritorious defenses to
the complaints and will continue to contest the suits vigorously.
Although there can be no assurance, DLJ's management does not believe
that the ultimate outcome of this litigation will have a material
adverse effect on DLJ's consolidated financial condition. Based upon
information currently available to it, DLJ's management cannot predict
whether or not such litigation will have a material adverse effect on
DLJ's results of operations in any particular period.
Other Matters
In addition to the matters described above, the Holding Company and its
subsidiaries are involved in various legal actions and proceedings in
connection with their businesses. Some of the actions and proceedings
have been brought on behalf of various alleged classes of claimants and
certain of these claimants seek damages of unspecified amounts. While
the ultimate outcome of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty,
in the opinion of management no such matter is likely to have a material
adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or
results of operations.
16) LEASES
The Company has entered into operating leases for office space and
certain other assets, principally data processing equipment and office
furniture and equipment. Future minimum payments under noncancelable
leases for 1999 and the succeeding four years are $98.7 million, $92.7
million, $73.4 million, $59.9 million, $55.8 million and $550.1 million
thereafter. Minimum future sublease rental income on these noncancelable
leases for 1999 and the succeeding four years is $7.6 million, $5.6
million, $4.6 million, $2.3 million, $2.3 million and $25.4 million
thereafter.
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At December 31, 1998, the minimum future rental income on noncancelable
operating leases for wholly owned investments in real estate for 1999
and the succeeding four years is $189.2 million, $177.0 million, $165.5
million, $145.4 million, $122.8 million and $644.7 million thereafter.
17) OTHER OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Other operating costs and expenses consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation costs................................. $ 772.0 $ 721.5 $ 704.8
Commissions........................................ 478.1 409.6 329.5
Short-term debt interest expense................... 26.1 31.7 8.0
Long-term debt interest expense.................... 84.6 121.2 137.3
Amortization of policy acquisition costs........... 292.7 287.3 405.2
Capitalization of policy acquisition costs......... (609.1) (508.0) (391.9)
Rent expense, net of sublease income............... 100.0 101.8 113.7
Cursitor intangible assets writedown............... - 120.9 -
Other.............................................. 1,056.8 917.9 769.1
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Total.............................................. $ 2,201.2 $ 2,203.9 $ 2,075.7
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During 1997 and 1996, the Company restructured certain operations in
connection with cost reduction programs and recorded pre-tax provisions
of $42.4 million and $24.4 million, respectively. The amounts paid
during 1998, associated with cost reduction programs, totaled $22.6
million. At December 31, 1998, the liabilities associated with cost
reduction programs amounted to $39.4 million. The 1997 cost reduction
program included costs related to employee termination and exit costs.
The 1996 cost reduction program included restructuring costs related to
the consolidation of insurance operations' service centers. Amortization
of DAC in 1996 included a $145.0 million writeoff of DAC related to DI
contracts.
18) INSURANCE GROUP STATUTORY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Equitable Life is restricted as to the amounts it may pay as dividends
to the Holding Company. Under the New York Insurance Law, the
Superintendent has broad discretion to determine whether the financial
condition of a stock life insurance company would support the payment of
dividends to its shareholders. For 1998, 1997 and 1996, statutory net
income (loss) totaled $384.4 million, $(351.7) million and $(351.1)
million, respectively. Statutory surplus, capital stock and Asset
Valuation Reserve ("AVR") totaled $4,728.0 million and $3,907.1 million
at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. No dividends have been paid
by Equitable Life to the Holding Company to date.
At December 31, 1998, the Insurance Group, in accordance with various
government and state regulations, had $25.6 million of securities
deposited with such government or state agencies.
The differences between statutory surplus and capital stock determined
in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles ("SAP") and total
shareholders' equity on a GAAP basis are primarily attributable to: (a)
inclusion in SAP of an AVR intended to stabilize surplus from
fluctuations in the value of the investment portfolio; (b) future policy
benefits and policyholders' account balances under SAP differ from GAAP
due to differences between actuarial assumptions and reserving
methodologies; (c) certain policy acquisition costs are expensed under
SAP but deferred under GAAP and amortized over future periods to achieve
a matching of revenues and expenses; (d) Federal income taxes are
generally accrued under SAP based upon revenues and expenses in the
Federal income tax return while under GAAP deferred taxes are provided
for timing differences between recognition of revenues and expenses for
financial reporting and income tax purposes; (e) valuation of assets
under SAP and GAAP differ due to different investment valuation and
depreciation methodologies, as well as the deferral of interest-related
realized capital gains and losses on fixed income investments; and (f)
differences in the accrual methodologies for post-employment and
retirement benefit plans.
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19) BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company's operations consist of Insurance and Investment Services.
The Company's management evaluates the performance of each of these
segments independently and allocates resources based on current and
future requirements of each segment. Management evaluates the
performance of each segment based upon operating results adjusted to
exclude the effect of unusual or non-recurring events and transactions
and certain revenue and expense categories not related to the base
operations of the particular business net of minority interest.
Information for all periods is presented on a comparable basis.
Intersegment investment advisory and other fees of approximately $61.8
million, $84.1 million and $129.2 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, are included in total revenues of the Investment Services
segment. These fees, excluding amounts related to discontinued
operations of $.5 million, $4.2 million and $13.3 million for 1998, 1997
and 1996, respectively, are eliminated in consolidation.
The following tables reconcile each segment's revenues and operating
earnings to total revenues and earnings from continuing operations
before Federal income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change
as reported on the consolidated statements of earnings and the segments'
assets to total assets on the consolidated balance sheets, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment
Insurance Services Elimination Total
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998
Segment revenues..................... $ 4,029.8 $ 1,438.4 $ (5.7) $ 5,462.5
Investment gains..................... 64.8 35.4 - 100.2
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Total Revenues....................... $ 4,094.6 $ 1,473.8 $ (5.7) $ 5,562.7
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Pre-tax operating earnings........... $ 688.6 $ 284.3 $ - $ 972.9
Investment gains , net of
DAC and other charges.............. 41.7 27.7 - 69.4
Pre-tax minority interest............ - 141.5 - 141.5
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Earnings from Continuing
Operations......................... $ 730.3 $ 453.5 $ - $ 1,183.8
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Total Assets......................... $ 75,626.0 $ 12,379.2 $ (64.4) $ 87,940.8
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1997
Segment revenues..................... $ 3,990.8 $ 1,200.0 $ (7.7) $ 5,183.1
Investment gains (losses)............ (318.8) 255.1 - (63.7)
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Total Revenues....................... $ 3,672.0 $ 1,455.1 $ (7.7) $ 5,119.4
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Pre-tax operating earnings........... $ 507.0 $ 258.3 $ - $ 765.3
Investment gains (losses), net of
DAC and other charges.............. (292.5) 252.7 - (39.8)
Non-recurring costs and expenses..... (41.7) (121.6) - (163.3)
Pre-tax minority interest............ - 108.5 - 108.5
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Earnings from Continuing
Operations......................... $ 172.8 $ 497.9 $ - $ 670.7
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Total Assets......................... $ 67,762.4 $ 13,691.4 $ (96.1) $ 81,357.7
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment
Insurance Services Elimination Total
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1996
Segment revenues..................... $ 3,789.1 $ 1,105.5 $ (12.6) $ 4,882.0
Investment gains (losses)............ (30.3) 20.5 - (9.8)
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
Total Revenues....................... $ 3,758.8 $ 1,126.0 $ (12.6) $ 4,872.2
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Pre-tax operating earnings........... $ 337.1 $ 224.6 $ - $ 561.7
Investment gains (losses), net of
DAC and other charges.............. (37.2) 16.9 - (20.3)
Reserve strengthening and DAC
writeoff........................... (393.0) - - (393.0)
Non-recurring costs and
expenses........................... (22.3) (1.1) - (23.4)
Pre-tax minority interest............ - 83.6 - 83.6
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Earnings (Loss) from
Continuing Operations.............. $ (115.4) $ 324.0 $ - $ 208.6
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</TABLE>
20) QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
The quarterly results of operations for 1998 and 1997 are summarized
below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
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March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998
Total Revenues................ $ 1,470.2 $ 1,422.9 $ 1,297.6 $ 1,372.0
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Earnings from Continuing
Operations before
Cumulative Effect
of Accounting Change........ $ 212.8 $ 197.0 $ 136.8 $ 158.9
================= ================= ================== ==================
Net Earnings.................. $ 213.3 $ 198.3 $ 137.5 $ 159.1
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1997
Total Revenues................ $ 1,266.0 $ 1,552.8 $ 1,279.0 $ 1,021.6
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Earnings from Continuing
Operations before
Cumulative Effect
of Accounting Change........ $ 117.4 $ 222.5 $ 145.1 $ 39.4
================= ================= ================== ==================
Net Earnings (Loss)........... $ 114.1 $ 223.1 $ 144.9 $ (44.9)
================= ================= ================== ==================
</TABLE>
Net earnings for the three months ended December 31, 1997 includes a
charge of $212.0 million related to additions to valuation allowances on
and writeoffs of real estate of $225.2 million, and reserve
strengthening on discontinued operations of $84.3 million offset by a
reversal of prior years tax reserves of $97.5 million.
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21) INVESTMENT IN DLJ
At December 31, 1998, the Company's ownership of DLJ interest was
approximately 32.5%. The Company's ownership interest will be further
reduced upon the issuance of common stock after the vesting of
forfeitable restricted stock units acquired by and/or the exercise of
options granted to certain DLJ employees. DLJ restricted stock units
represents forfeitable rights to receive approximately 5.2 million
shares of DLJ common stock through February 2000.
The results of operations of DLJ are accounted for on the equity basis
and are included in commissions, fees and other income in the
consolidated statements of earnings. The Company's carrying value of DLJ
is included in investment in and loans to affiliates in the consolidated
balance sheets.
Summarized balance sheets information for DLJ, reconciled to the
Company's carrying value of DLJ, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
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1998 1997
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Assets:
Trading account securities, at market value............................ $ 13,195.1 $ 16,535.7
Securities purchased under resale agreements........................... 20,063.3 22,628.8
Broker-dealer related receivables...................................... 34,264.5 28,159.3
Other assets........................................................... 4,759.3 3,182.0
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Total Assets........................................................... $ 72,282.2 $ 70,505.8
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Liabilities:
Securities sold under repurchase agreements............................ $ 35,775.6 $ 36,006.7
Broker-dealer related payables......................................... 26,161.5 26,127.2
Short-term and long-term debt.......................................... 3,997.6 3,249.5
Other liabilities...................................................... 3,219.8 2,860.9
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Total liabilities...................................................... 69,154.5 68,244.3
DLJ's company-obligated mandatorily redeemed preferred
securities of subsidiary trust holding solely debentures of DLJ...... 200.0 200.0
Total shareholders' equity............................................. 2,927.7 2,061.5
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Total Liabilities, Cumulative Exchangeable Preferred Stock and
Shareholders' Equity................................................. $ 72,282.2 $ 70,505.8
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DLJ's equity as reported............................................... $ 2,927.7 $ 2,061.5
Unamortized cost in excess of net assets acquired in 1985
and other adjustments................................................ 23.7 23.5
The Holding Company's equity ownership in DLJ.......................... (1,002.4) (740.2)
Minority interest in DLJ............................................... (1,118.2) (729.3)
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The Company's Carrying Value of DLJ.................................... $ 830.8 $ 615.5
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Summarized statements of earnings information for DLJ reconciled to the
Company's equity in earnings of DLJ is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Commission, fees and other income...................................... $ 3,184.7 $ 2,430.7
Net investment income.................................................. 2,189.1 1,652.1
Dealer, trading and investment gains, net.............................. 33.2 557.7
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Total revenues......................................................... 5,407.0 4,640.5
Total expenses including income taxes.................................. 5,036.2 4,232.2
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Net earnings........................................................... 370.8 408.3
Dividends on preferred stock........................................... 21.3 12.2
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Earnings Applicable to Common Shares................................... $ 349.5 $ 396.1
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DLJ's earnings applicable to common shares as reported................. $ 349.5 $ 396.1
Amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired in 1985.......... (.8) (1.3)
The Holding Company's equity in DLJ's earnings......................... (136.8) (156.8)
Minority interest in DLJ............................................... (99.5) (109.1)
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The Company's Equity in DLJ's Earnings................................. $ 112.4 $ 128.9
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22) ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Holding Company sponsors a stock option plan for employees of
Equitable Life. DLJ and Alliance each sponsor their own stock option
plans for certain employees. The Company has elected to continue to
account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method
prescribed in APB No. 25. Had compensation expense for the Holding
Company, DLJ and Alliance Stock Option Incentive Plan options been
determined based on SFAS No. 123's fair value based method, the
Company's pro forma net earnings for 1998, 1997 and 1996 would have
been:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
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(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Earnings:
As reported............................................. $ 708.2 $ 437.2 $ 10.3
Pro forma............................................... 678.4 426.3 3.3
</TABLE>
The fair values of options granted after December 31, 1994, used as a
basis for the above pro forma disclosures, were estimated as of the
dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The option
pricing assumptions for 1998, 1997 and 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Holding Company DLJ Alliance
------------------------------ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1998 1997 1996 1998 1997 1996
--------- ---------- --------- ---------- -------------------- ---------------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Dividend yield...... 0.32% 0.48% 0.80% 0.69% 0.86% 1.54% 6.50% 8.00% 8.00%
Expected volatility. 28% 20% 20% 40% 33% 25% 29% 26% 23%
Risk-free interest
rate.............. 5.48% 5.99% 5.92% 5.53% 5.96% 6.07% 4.40% 5.70% 5.80%
Expected life
in years.......... 5 5 5 5 5 5 7.2 7.2 7.4
Weighted average
fair value per
option at
grant-date........ $22.64 $12.25 $6.94 $16.27 $10.81 $4.03 $3.86 $2.18 $1.35
</TABLE>
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A summary of the Holding Company, DLJ and Alliance's option plans is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Holding Company DLJ Alliance
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Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Price of Price of Price of
Shares Options Shares Options Units Options
(In Millions) Outstanding (In Millions) Outstanding (In Millions) Outstanding
--------------- ------------- --------------- ------------- -----------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of
January 1, 1996........ 6.7 $20.27 18.4 $13.50 9.6 $ 8.86
Granted................ .7 $24.94 4.2 $16.27 1.4 $12.56
Exercised.............. (.1) $19.91 - (.8) $ 6.82
Expired................ - - -
Forfeited.............. (.6) $20.21 (.4) $13.50 (.2) $ 9.66
--------------- ------------- ---------------
Balance as of
December 31, 1996...... 6.7 $20.79 22.2 $14.03 10.0 $ 9.54
Granted................ 3.2 $41.85 6.4 $30.54 2.2 $18.28
Exercised.............. (1.6) $20.26 (.2) $16.01 (1.2) $ 8.06
Forfeited.............. (.4) $23.43 (.2) $13.79 (.4) $10.64
--------------- ------------- ---------------
Balance as of
December 31, 1997...... 7.9 $29.05 28.2 $17.78 10.6 $11.41
Granted................ 4.3 $66.26 1.5 $38.59 2.8 $26.28
Exercised.............. (1.1) $21.18 (1.4) $14.91 (.9) $ 8.91
Forfeited.............. (.4) $47.01 (.1) $17.31 (.2) $13.14
--------------- ------------- ---------------
Balance as of
December 31, 1998...... 10.7 $44.00 28.2 $19.04 12.3 $14.94
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</TABLE>
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Information about options outstanding and exercisable at December 31,
1998 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Range of Number Remaining Average Number Average
Exercise Outstanding Contractual Exercise Exercisable Exercise
Prices (In Millions) Life (Years) Price (In Millions) Price
--------------------------------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Holding
Company
----------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$18.125 -$27.75 3.7 5.19 $20.97 3.0 $20.33
$28.50 -$45.25 3.0 8.68 $41.79 -
$50.63 -$66.75 2.1 9.21 $52.73 -
$81.94 -$82.56 1.9 9.62 $82.56 -
----------------- -------------------
$18.125 -$82.56 10.7 7.75 $44.00 3.0 $20.33
================= ================= ================ ==================== ==============
DLJ
----------------------
$13.50 -$25.99 22.3 7.1 $14.59 21.4 $15.05
$26.00 -$38.99 5.0 8.8 $33.94 -
$39.00 -$52.875 .9 9.4 $44.65 -
----------------- -------------------
$13.50 -$52.875 28.2 7.5 $19.04 21.4 $15.05
================= ================== ============== ===================== =============
Alliance
----------------------
$ 3.03 -$ 9.69 3.1 4.5 $ 8.03 2.4 $ 7.57
$ 9.81 -$10.69 2.0 5.3 $10.05 1.6 $10.07
$11.13 -$13.75 2.4 7.5 $11.92 1.0 $11.77
$18.47 -$18.78 2.0 9.0 $18.48 .4 $18.48
$22.50 -$26.31 2.8 9.9 $26.28 - -
----------------- -------------------
$ 3.03 -$26.31 12.3 7.2 $14.94 5.4 $ 9.88
================= =================== ============= ===================== =============
</TABLE>
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Equitable Accumulator Plus(SM)
A combination variable and fixed deferred
annuity contract
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES
1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10104
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OCTOBER 18, 1999
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This statement of additional information ("SAI") is not a prospectus. It should
be read in conjunction with the related Equitable Accumulator Plus prospectus,
dated October 18, 1999. That prospectus provides detailed information concerning
the contracts and the variable investment options that fund the contracts. Each
variable investment option is a subaccount of Equitable Life's Separate Account
No. 49. Definitions of special terms used in the SAI are found in the
prospectus.
A copy of the prospectus is available free of charge by writing the processing
office (Post Office Box 1547, Secaucus, NJ 07096-1547), by calling
1-800-789-7771 toll free, or by contacting your registered representative.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Unit Values 2
Annuity Unit Values 2
Custodian and Independent Accountants 3
Yield Information for the Alliance Money Market
Option and Alliance High Yield Option 3
Long-Term Market Trends 4
Key Factors in Retirement Planning 7
Financial Statements 11
Copyright 1999 The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
All rights reserved. Accumulator Plus is a service mark of
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States.
SAI 10A MLF (10/99)
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UNIT VALUES
Unit values are determined at the end of each valuation period for each of the
variable investment options. We may offer other annuity contracts and
certificates which will have their own unit values for the variable investment
options. They may be different from the unit values for the Equitable
Accumulator Plus.
The unit value for a variable investment option for any valuation period is
equal to: (1) the unit value for the preceding valuation period multiplied by
(ii) the net investment factor for that option for that valuation period. A
valuation period is each business day together with any preceding non-business
days. The net investment factor is:
(a/b) - c
where:
(a)is the value of the variable investment option's shares of the corresponding
portfolio at the end of the valuation period. Any amounts allocated to or
withdrawn from the option for the valuation period are not taken into
account. For this purpose, we use the share value reported to us by EQ
Advisors Trust.
(b)is the value of the variable investment option's shares of the corresponding
portfolio at the end of the preceding valuation period. (Any amounts
allocated or withdrawn for that valuation period are taken into account.)
(c)is the daily mortality and expense risks charge, administrative charge, and
distribution charge relating to the contracts, times the number of calendar
days in the valuation period. These daily charges are at an effective annual
rate not to exceed a total of 1.60%.
ANNUITY UNIT VALUES
The annuity unit value for each variable investment option was fixed at $1.00 on
each option's respective effective date (as shown in the prospectus) for
contracts with assumed base rates of net investment return of both 5% and 3 1/2%
a year. For each valuation period after that date, it is the annuity unit value
for the immediately preceding valuation period multiplied by the adjusted net
investment factor under the contract. For each valuation period, the adjusted
net investment factor is equal to the net investment factor reduced for each day
in the valuation period by:
o .00013366 of the net investment factor if the assumed base rate of net
investment return is 5% a year; or
o .00009425 of the net investment factor if the assumed base rate of net
investment return is 3 1/2%.
Because of this adjustment, the annuity unit value rises and falls depending on
whether the actual rate of net investment return (after deduction of charges) is
higher or lower than the assumed base rate.
All contracts have a 5% assumed base rate of net investment return, except in
states where that rate is not permitted. Annuity payments under contracts with
an assumed base rate of 3 1/2% will at first be smaller than those under
contracts with a 5% assumed base rate. Payments under the 3 1/2% contracts,
however, will rise more rapidly when unit values are rising, and payments will
fall more slowly when unit values are falling than those under 5% contracts.
The amounts of variable annuity payments are determined as follows:
Payments normally start on the business day specified on your election form, or
on such other future date you specify. The payments are made on a monthly basis.
The first three payments are of equal amounts. Each of the first three payments
will be based on the amount specified in the Tables of Guaranteed Annuity
Payments in your contract.
The first three payments depend on the assumed base rate of net investment
return and the form of annuity chosen (and any fixed period or period certain).
If the annuity involved is a life
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contingency, the risk class and the age of the annuitants will affect payments.
The amount of the fourth and each later payment will vary according to the
investment performance of the variable investment options. We calculate each
monthly payment by multiplying the number of annuity units credited by the
average annuity unit value for the second calendar month immediately preceding
the due date of the payment. We calculate the number of units by dividing the
first monthly payment by the annuity unit value for the valuation period. This
includes the due date of the first monthly payment. The average annuity unit
value is the average of the annuity unit values for the valuation periods ending
in that month. Variable income annuities may also be available by separate
prospectus through other separate accounts we offer.
ILLUSTRATION OF CHANGES IN ANNUITY UNIT VALUES
To show how we determine variable annuity payments from month to month, assume
that the account value on the date annuity payments are to begin is enough to
fund an annuity with a monthly payment of $363. Also assume that the annuity
unit value for the valuation period that includes the due date of the first
annuity payment is $1.05. The number of annuity units credited under the
contract would be 345.71 (363 divided by 1.05 = 345.71).
If the fourth monthly payment is due in March, and the average annuity unit
value for January was $1.10, the annuity payment for March would be the number
of units (345.71) times the average annuity unit value ($1.10), or $380.28. If
the average annuity unit value was $1 in February, the annuity payment for April
would be 345.71 times $1, or $345.71.
CUSTODIAN AND INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Equitable Life is the custodian for the shares of EQ Advisors Trust owned by
Separate Account No. 49.
The financial statements of Separate Account No. 49 as at December 31, 1998 and
for the periods ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the consolidated financial
statements of Equitable Life as at December 31, 1998 and 1997 and for each of
the three years ended December 31, 1998 included in this SAI have been so
included in reliance on the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent
accountants, given on the authority of said firm as experts in auditing and
accounting.
YIELD INFORMATION FOR THE ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET OPTION AND ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD
OPTION
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET OPTION
The Alliance Money Market option calculates yield information for seven-day
periods. The seven-day current yield calculation is based on a hypothetical
contract with one unit at the beginning of the period. To determine the
seven-day rate of return, the net change in the unit value is computed by
subtracting the unit value at the beginning of the period from a unit value,
exclusive of capital changes, at the end of the period.
Unit values reflect all other accrued expenses of the Alliance Money Market
option but do not reflect any withdrawal charges or charges for applicable taxes
such as state or local premium taxes.
The adjusted net change is divided by the unit value at the beginning of the
period to obtain what is called the adjusted base period rate of return. This
seven-day adjusted base period return is then multiplied by 365/7 to produce an
annualized seven-day current yield figure carried to the nearest one-hundredth
of one percent.
The effective yield is obtained by modifying the current yield to take into
account the compounding nature of the Alliance Money Market option's
investments, as follows: the unannualized adjusted base period return is
compounded by adding one to the adjusted base period return, raising the sum to
a power equal to 365 divided by 7, and subtracting one from the result, i.e.,
effective yield = (base period return + 1 )365/7 - 1. The Alliance Money Market
option yields will fluctuate daily. Accordingly, yields for any given period do
not necessarily represent future results. In addition, the value of units of the
Alliance Money Market option will fluctuate and not remain constant.
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ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD OPTION
The Alliance High Yield option calculates yield information for 30-day periods.
The 30-day current yield calculation is based on a hypothetical contract with
one unit at the beginning of the period. To determine the 30-day rate of return,
the net change in the unit value is computed by subtracting the unit value at
the beginning of the period from a unit value, exclusive of capital changes, at
the end of the period.
Unit values reflect all other accrued expenses of the Alliance High Yield option
but do not reflect any withdrawal charges or charges for applicable taxes such
as state or local premium taxes.
The adjusted net change is divided by the unit value at the beginning of the
period to obtain the adjusted base period rate of return. This 30-day adjusted
base period return is then multiplied by 365/30 to produce an annualized 30-day
current yield figure carried to the nearest one-hundredth of one percent.
The yield for the Alliance High Yield option will fluctuate daily. Accordingly,
the yield for any given period does not necessarily represent future results. In
addition, the value of units of the Alliance High Yield option will fluctuate
and not remain constant.
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET OPTION AND ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD OPTION YIELD INFORMATION
The yields for the Alliance Money Market option and Alliance High Yield option
reflect charges that are not normally reflected in the yields of other
investments. Therefore, they may be lower when compared with yields of other
investments. The yields for the Alliance Money Market option and Alliance High
Yield option should not be compared to the return on fixed rate investments
which guarantee rates of interest for specified periods. Nor should the yields
be compared to the yields of money market options made available to the general
public.
The seven-day current yield for the Alliance Money Market option was 3.94% for
the period ended December 31, 1998. The effective yield for that period was
4.02%.
The 30-day current yield for the Alliance High Yield option was 12.64% for the
period ended December 31, 1998.
Because the above yields reflect the deduction of variable investment option
expenses, they are lower than the corresponding yield figures for the Alliance
Money Market and Alliance High Yield portfolios which reflect only the deduction
of EQ Advisors Trust-level expenses.
LONG-TERM MARKET TRENDS
As a tool for understanding how different investment strategies may affect
long-term results, it may be useful to consider the historical returns on
different types of assets. The following charts present historical return trends
for various types of securities. The information presented, while not directly
related to the performance of the variable investment options, helps to provide
a perspective on the potential returns of different asset classes over different
periods of time. By combining this information with knowledge of your own
financial needs (for example, the length of time until you retire, your
financial requirements at retirement), you may be able to better determine how
you wish to allocate contributions among the variable investment options.
Historically, the long-term investment performance of common stocks has
generally been superior to that of long- or short-term debt securities. For
those investors who have many years until retirement, or whose primary focus is
on long-term growth potential and protection against inflation, there may be
advantages to allocating some or all of their account value to those variable
investment options that invest in stocks.
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GROWTH OF $1 INVESTED ON JANUARY 1, 1958
(VALUES ARE AS OF LAST BUSINESS DAY)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A
SHADED AREA GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
Common Stock Inflation
1958 1.00 1.00
1959 1.12 1.01
1960 1.12 1.03
1961 1.43 1.04
1962 1.30 1.05
1963 1.60 1.07
1964 1.86 1.08
1965 2.10 1.10
1966 1.88 1.14
1967 2.34 1.17
1968 2.59 1.23
1969 2.37 1.30
1970 2.47 1.37
1971 2.82 1.42
1972 3.36 1.47
1973 2.87 1.60
1974 2.11 1.79
1975 2.89 1.92
1976 3.58 2.01
1977 3.32 2.15
1978 3.54 2.34
1979 4.19 2.65
1980 5.55 2.98
1981 5.28 3.25
1982 6.41 3.37
1983 7.86 3.50
1984 8.35 3.64
1985 11.03 3.78
1986 13.07 3.82
1987 13.75 3.99
1988 16.07 4.16
1989 21.13 4.36
1990 20.46 4.62
1991 26.74 4.76
1992 28.75 4.90
1993 31.63 5.04
1994 32.04 5.17
1995 44.03 5.30
1996 54.19 5.48
1997 72.27 5.57
1998 92.93 5.67
[LIGHT SHADED AREA = COMMON STOCK]
[DARK SHADED AREA = INFLATION]
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
Over shorter periods of time, however, common stocks tend to be subject to more
dramatic changes in value than fixed-income (debt) securities. Investors who are
nearing retirement age, or who have a need to limit short-term risk, may find it
preferable to allocate a smaller percentage of their account value to those
variable investment options that invest in common stocks. The following graph
illustrates the monthly fluctuations in value of $1 based on monthly returns of
the Standard & Poor's 500 during 1990, a year that represents more typical
volatility than 1998.
GROWTH OF $1 INVESTED ON JANUARY 1, 1990
(VALUES ARE AS OF LAST BUSINESS DAY)
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A BLACK AND WHITE LINE GRAPH
IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
Intermediate-Term
Govt. Bonds Common Stocks
1/1/90 1.00 1.00
Jan. 0.99 0.93
Feb. 0.99 0.94
Mar. 0.99 0.97
Apr. 0.98 0.95
May 1.01 1.04
June 1.02 1.03
July 1.04 1.03
Aug. 1.03 0.93
Sep. 1.04 0.89
Oct. 1.06 0.89
Nov. 1.08 0.94
Dec. 1.10 0.97
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
The following chart illustrates average annual rates of return over selected
time periods between December 31, 1926 and December 31, 1998 for different types
of securities: common stocks, long-term government bonds, long-term corporate
bonds, intermediate-term government bonds and U.S. Treasury Bills. For
comparison purposes, the Consumer Price Index is shown as a measure of
inflation. The average annual returns shown in the chart reflect capital
appreciation and assume the reinvestment of dividends and interest. Investment
management fees or expenses and charges typically associated with deferred
annuity products, are not reflected.
The information presented is merely a summary of past experience for unmanaged
groups of securities and is neither an estimate nor guarantee of future
performance. Any investment in securities, whether equity or debt, involves
varying degrees of potential risk, in addition to offering varying degrees of
potential reward.
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The rates of return illustrated do not represent returns of the variable
investment options. In addition, there is no assurance that the performance of
the variable investment options will correspond to rates of return such as those
illustrated in the chart.
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MARKET TRENDS:
ILLUSTRATIVE ANNUAL RATES OF RETURN
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LONG-TERM LONG-TERM INTERMEDIATE- U.S.
FOR THE FOLLOWING PERIODS COMMON GOVERNMENT CORPORATE TERM GOV'T. TREASURY CONSUMER
ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998 STOCKS BONDS BONDS BONDS BILLS PRICE INDEX
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1 Year 28.58% 13.06% 10.76% 10.21% 4.86% 1.80%
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3 Years 28.27 9.07 8.25 6.84 5.11 2.27
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5 Years 24.06 9.52 8.74 6.20 4.96 2.41
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10 Years 19.19 11.66 10.85 8.74 5.29 3.14
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20 Years 17.75 11.14 10.86 9.85 7.17 4.53
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30 Years 12.67 9.09 9.14 8.71 6.76 5.24
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40 Years 12.00 7.20 7.43 7.39 5.94 4.44
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50 Years 13.56 5.89 6.20 6.21 5.07 3.92
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60 Years 12.49 5.43 5.62 5.50 4.26 4.19
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Since 12/31/26 11.21 5.29 5.78 5.32 3.78 3.15
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Inflation Adjusted Since 1926 7.82 2.08 2.55 2.11 0.62 0.00
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SOURCE: Ibbotson, Roger G., and Rex A. Sinquefield, Stocks, Bonds, Bills, and
Inflation (SBBI), 1982, updated in Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation 1998
Yearbook(TM), Ibbotson Associates, Inc., Chicago. All rights reserved.
COMMON STOCKS (S&P 500) -- Standard and Poor's of Composite Index, an unmanaged
weighted index of the stock performance of 500 industrial, transportation,
utility and financial companies.
LONG-TERM GOVERNMENT BONDS -- Measured using a one-bond portfolio constructed
each year containing a bond with approximately a twenty-year maturity and a
reasonably current coupon.
LONG-TERM CORPORATE BONDS -- For the period 1969-1998, represented by the
Salomon Brothers Long-Term, High-Grade Corporate Bond Index; for the period
1946-1968, the Salomon Brothers Index was backdated using Salomon Brothers
monthly yield data and a methodology similar to that used by Salomon Brothers
for 1969-1998; for the period 1927-1945, the Standard and Poor's monthly
High-Grade Corporate Composite yield data were used, assuming a 4 percent coupon
and a twenty-year maturity.
INTERMEDIATE-TERM GOVERNMENT BONDS -- Measured by a one-bond portfolio
constructed each year containing a bond with approximately a five-year maturity.
U.S. TREASURY BILLS -- Measured by rolling over each month a one-bill portfolio
containing, at the beginning each month, the bill having the shortest maturity
not less than one month.
INFLATION -- Measured by the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers
(CPI-U), not seasonally adjusted.
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KEY FACTORS IN RETIREMENT PLANNING
INTRODUCTION
The Equitable Accumulator Plus is available to help meet the retirement income
and investment needs of individuals. In assessing these retirement needs, some
key factors need to be addressed: (1) the impact of inflation on fixed
retirement incomes; (2) the importance of planning early for retirement; (3) the
benefits of tax deferral; (4) the selection of an appropriate investment
strategy; and (5) the benefit of receiving annuity payments. Each of these
factors is addressed below.
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Unless otherwise noted, all of the following presentations use an assumed annual
rate of return of 7.5% compounded annually. This rate of return is for
illustrative purposes only and is not intended to represent an expected or
guaranteed rate of return for any investment vehicle. In addition, unless
otherwise noted, none of the illustrations reflect any charges that may be
applied under a particular investment vehicle. Such charges would effectively
reduce the actual return under any type of investment.
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All earnings in these presentations are assumed to accumulate tax deferred
unless otherwise noted. Most programs designed for retirement savings offer tax
deferral. Monies are taxed upon withdrawal and a 10% penalty tax may apply to
premature withdrawals. Certain retirement programs prohibit early withdrawals.
See "Tax information" in the prospectus. Where taxes are taken into
consideration in these presentations, a 28% tax rate is assumed.
The source of the data used by us to compile the charts which appear in this
section (other than charts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7) is Ibbotson Associates, Inc.,
Chicago, Stocks, Bonds, Bills and Inflation [1998] Yearbook(TM). All rights
reserved.
In reports or other communications or in advertising material, we may make use
of these or other graphic or numerical illustrations that we prepare showing the
impact of inflation, planning early for retirement, tax deferral,
diversification and other concepts important to retirement planning.
INFLATION
Inflation erodes purchasing power. This means that, in an inflationary
period, the dollar is worth less as time passes. Because many people live on a
fixed income during retirement, inflation is of particular concern to them. The
charts that follow illustrate the harmful impact of inflation over an extended
period of time. Between 1968 and 1998, the average annual inflation rate was
5.24%. As demonstrated in Chart 1, this 5.24% annual rate of inflation would
cause the purchasing power of $35,000 to decrease to only $7,562 after 30 years.
CHART 1
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A
SHADED VERTICAL BAR GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
(Income)
Today 35,000
10 Years 21,002
20 Years 12,602
30 Years 7,562
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
In Chart 2, the impact of inflation is examined from another perspective.
Specifically, the chart illustrates the additional income needed to maintain the
purchasing power of $35,000 over a thirty-year period. Again, the 1968-1998
historical inflation rate of 5.24% is used. In this case, an additional $126,992
would be required to maintain the purchasing power of $35,000 after 30 years.
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CHART 2
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A SHADED
VERTICAL BAR GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
Annual
Income Increase
Needed Needed
Today 35,000 -
10 Years 58,328 23,325
20 Years 97,204 62,204
30 Years 161,992 126,992
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
STARTING EARLY
The impact of inflation highlights the need to begin a retirement program early.
The value of starting early is illustrated in the following charts.
As shown in Chart 3, if an individual makes annual contributions of $2,500 to
his or her retirement program beginning at age 30, he or she would accumulate
$414,551 by age 65 under the assumptions described earlier. If that individual
waited until age 50, he or she would only accumulate $70,193 by age 65 under the
same assumptions.
CHART 3
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A SHADED
AREA GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
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[BLACK:] Age 50 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,610 $38,020 $70,193
[WHITE:] Age 40 $0 $0 $0 $15,610 $38,020 $70,193 $116,381 $182,691
[GRAY:] Age 30 $0 $15,610 $38,020 $70,193 $116,381 $182,691 $277,886 $414,551
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[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
In Table 1, the impact of starting early is demonstrated in another format. For
example, if an individual invests $300 monthly, he or she would accumulate
$387,193 in thirty years under our assumptions. In contrast, if that individual
invested the same $300 per month for 15 years, he or she would accumulate only
$97,804 under our assumptions.
TABLE 1
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Monthly
Contri- Year Year Year Year Year
bution 10 15 20 25 30
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$ 20 $ 3,532 $ 6,520 $ 10,811 $ 16,970 $ 25,813
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50 8,829 16,301 27,027 42,425 64,532
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100 17,659 32,601 54,053 84,851 129,064
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200 35,317 65,202 108,107 169,701 258,129
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300 52,976 97,804 162,160 254,552 387,193
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Chart 4 presents an additional way to demonstrate the significant impact of
starting to make contributions to a retirement program earlier rather than
later. It assumes that an individual had a goal to accumulate $250,000 (pre-tax)
by age 65. If he or she starts at age 30, under our assumptions he or she could
reach the goal by making a monthly pre-tax
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contribution of $129 (equivalent to $93 after taxes). The total net cost for the
30-year-old in this hypothetical example would be $39,265. If the individual in
this hypothetical example waited until age 50, he or she would have to make a
monthly pre-tax contribution of $767 (equivalent to $552 after taxes) to attain
the goal, illustrating the importance of starting early.
CHART 4
GOAL: $250,000 BY AGE 65
[THE FOLLOWING DATA WAS REPRESENTED AS A BLACK AND WHITE
VERTICAL BAR GRAPH IN THE PRINTED DOCUMENT:]
Tax Savings
and Tax-deferred
Net Cost Earnings at 7.5%
$93 per month Age 30 $ 39,265 $ 210,735
$212 per month Age 40 63,641 186,359
$552 per month Age 50 99,383 150,617
[END OF GRAPHICALLY REPRESENTED DATA]
TAX DEFERRAL
Contributing to a retirement plan early is part of an effective strategy for
addressing the impact of inflation. Another part of such a strategy is to
carefully select the types of retirement programs in which to invest. In
deciding where to invest retirement contributions, there are three basic types
of programs.
The first type offers the most tax benefits, and therefore is potentially the
most beneficial for accumulating funds for retirement. Contributions are made
with pre-tax dollars or are tax deductible and earnings grow income tax
deferred. An example of this type of program is the deductible traditional IRA.
The second type of program also provides for tax-deferred earnings growth;
however, contributions are made with after-tax dollars. Examples of this type of
program are nondeductible traditional IRAs and non-qualified annuities.
The third approach to retirement savings is fully taxable. Contributions are
made with after-tax dollars and earnings are taxed each year. Examples of this
type of program include certificates of deposit, savings accounts, and taxable
stock, bond or mutual fund investments.
Consider an example. For the type of retirement program that offers both pre-tax
contributions and tax deferral, assume that a $2,000 annual pre-tax contribution
is made for thirty years. In this example, the retirement funds would be
$164,527 after thirty years (assuming a 7.5% rate of return, no withdrawals and
assuming the deduction of the 1.60% Separate Account daily asset charge -- but
no other charges under the contract, or trust charges to portfolios), and such
funds would be $222,309 without the effect of any charges. Assuming a lump sum
withdrawal was made in year thirty and a 28% tax bracket, these amounts would be
$118,460 and $160,062, respectively.
For the type of program that offers only tax deferral, assume an after-tax
annual contribution of $1,440 for thirty years and the same rate of return. The
after-tax contribution is derived by taxing the $2,000 pre-tax contribution,
again assuming a 28% tax bracket. In this example, the retirement funds would be
$118,460 after thirty years assuming the deduction of charges and no
withdrawals, and $160,062 without the effect of charges. Assuming a lump sum
withdrawal in year thirty, the total after-tax amount would be $97,387 with
charges deducted and $127,341 without charges as described above.
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For the fully taxable investment, assume an after-tax contribution of $1,440 for
thirty years. Earnings are taxed annually. After thirty years, the amount of
this fully taxable investment is $108,046.
Keep in mind that taxable investments have fees and charges, too (investment
advisory fees, administrative charges, 12b-1 fees, sales loads, brokerage
commissions, etc.). We have not attempted to apply these fees and charges to the
fully taxable amounts since this is intended merely as an example of tax
deferral.
Again, it must be emphasized that the assumed rate of return of 7.5% compounded
annually used in these examples is for illustrative purposes only. It is not
intended to represent a guaranteed or expected rate of return on any type of
investment. Moreover, early withdrawals of tax-deferred investments are
generally subject to a 10% penalty tax.
INVESTMENT FOR RETIREMENT
Selecting an appropriate retirement program is clearly an important part of an
effective retirement planning strategy. Carefully choosing among available
investment options is another essential component.
During the 1968-1998 period, common stock average annual returns outperformed
the average annual returns of fixed investments such as long-term government
bonds and Treasury Bills (T-Bills). Common stocks earned an average annual
return of 12.67% over this period, in contrast to 9.09% and 6.76% for the other
two investment categories. Significantly, common stock returns also outpaced
inflation, which grew at 5.24% over this period.
The Equitable Accumulator Plus can be an effective program for diversifying
ongoing investments between various asset categories. In addition, the Equitable
Accumulator Plus offers special features which help address the risk associated
with timing the equity markets, such as dollar cost averaging. By transferring
the same dollar amount each month from the Alliance Money Market option to other
variable investment options, dollar cost averaging attempts to shield your
investment from short-term price fluctuations. This, however, does not assure a
profit or protect against a loss in declining markets.
THE BENEFIT OF ANNUITIZATION
An individual may shift the risk of outliving his or her principal by electing a
lifetime income annuity. See "Choosing your annuity payout options" under
"Accessing your money" in the prospectus. Chart 5 below shows the monthly income
that can be generated under various forms of life annuities, as compared to
receiving level payments of interest only or principal and interest from the
investment. Calculations in the Chart are based on the following assumption: a
$100,000 contribution was made at one of the ages shown, annuity payments begin
immediately, and a 5% annuitization interest rate is used. For purposes of this
example, principal and interest are paid out on a level basis over 15 years. In
the case of the interest-only scenario, the principal is always available and
may be left to other individuals at death. Under the principal and interest
scenario, a portion of the principal will be left at death, assuming the
individual dies within the 15-year period. In contrast, under the life annuity
scenarios, there is no residual amount left.
CHART 5
MONTHLY INCOME
($100,000 CONTRIBUTION)
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PRINCIPAL
AND
INTEREST
FOR 15
YEARS JOINT AND SURVIVOR*
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50% 66.67%
INTEREST TO TO 100%
ANNUI- ONLY SINGLE SUR- SUR- TO
TANT FOR LIFE LIFE VIVOR VIVOR SURVIVOR
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Male 65 $401 $785 $ 617 $560 $544 $513
Male 70 401 785 685 609 588 549
Male 75 401 785 771 674 646 598
Male 80 401 785 888 760 726 665
Male 85 401 785 1,045 878 834 757
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The numbers are based on 5% interest compounded annually and the 1983 Individual
Annuity Mortality Table "a" projected with modified Scale G. Annuity purchase
rates available at annuitization may vary, depending primarily on the
annuitization interest rate, which may not be less than an annual rate of 2.5%.
* The joint and survivor annuity forms are based on male and female annuitants
of the same age.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of Equitable Life included herein should
be considered only as bearing upon the ability of Equitable Life to meet its
obligations under the contracts.
The financial statements of Separate Account No. 49 list variable investment
options not currently offered under the contract.
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Accountants ...................................... FS-2
Financial Statements:
Statements of Assets and Liabilities, December 31, 1998 .............. FS-3
Statements of Operations for the Year Ended December 31, 1998 ........ FS-7
Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Years Ended December 31,
1998 and 1997 ...................................................... FS-10
Notes to Financial Statements ........................................ FS-15
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Accountants ...................................... F-1
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 1998 and 1997 .............. F-2
Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Years Ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996 ..................................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity, Years Ended December
31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 ........................................... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Years Ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996 ..................................................... F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ........................... F-6
FS-1
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors of
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
and Contractowners of Separate Account No. 49
of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities and the
related statements of operations and of changes in net assets present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Alliance Money Market Fund,
Alliance High Yield Fund, Alliance Common Stock Fund, Alliance Aggressive Stock
Fund, Alliance Small Cap Growth Fund, Alliance Global Fund, Alliance Growth
Investors Fund, Alliance Equity Index Fund ("Hudson River Trust funds") and the
BT Equity 500 Index Fund, BT Small Company Index Fund, BT International Equity
Index Fund, EQ/Evergreen Fund, EQ/Evergreen Foundation Fund, JPM Core Bond Fund,
Lazard Large Cap Value Fund, Lazard Small Cap Value Fund, Merrill Lynch Basic
Value Equity Fund, Merrill Lynch World Strategy Fund, MFS Research Fund, MFS
Emerging Growth Companies Fund, MFS Growth With Income Fund, Morgan Stanley
Emerging Markets Equity Fund, EQ/Putnam Growth & Income Value Fund, EQ/Putnam
Investors Growth Fund and EQ/Putnam International Equity Fund ("EQ Advisors
Trust funds"), separate investment funds of The Equitable Life Assurance Society
of the United States ("Equitable Life") Separate Account No. 49 at December 31,
1998 and the results of each of their operations and changes in each of their
net assets for the periods indicated, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of
Equitable Life's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included
confirmation of shares owned in The Hudson River Trust and in The EQ Advisors
Trust at December 31, 1998 with the transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis
for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 8, 1999
FS-2
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
DECEMBER 31, 1998
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ALLIANCE ALLIANCE ALLIANCE ALLIANCE
MONEY ALLIANCE COMMON AGGRESSIVE SMALL CAP ALLIANCE
MARKET HIGH STOCK STOCK GROWTH GLOBAL
FUND YIELD FUND FUND FUND FUND FUND
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ASSETS
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $225,580,555 ...................... $224,505,500
168,101,566 ...................... $143,068,233
406,761,148 ...................... $430,175,252
91,972,683 ...................... $ 85,021,814
78,319,196 ...................... $ 75,812,281
12,469,240 ...................... $ 14,015,688
Receivable for Trust shares sold ........... -- -- -- -- -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions . 4,332,935 383,395 2,667,305 424,488 367,423 --
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Total Assets ............................... 228,838,435 143,451,628 432,842,557 85,446,302 76,179,704 14,015,688
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LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions .... -- -- -- -- -- 2,491
Payable for Trust shares purchased ......... 4,330,788 398,221 2,690,644 431,647 377,229 225
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5) ........ 56,711 12,131 29,663 19,328 14,543 13,884
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Total Liabilities .......................... 4,387,499 410,352 2,720,307 450,975 391,772 16,600
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS .. $224,450,936 $143,041,276 $430,122,250 $ 84,995,327 $ 75,787,932 $ 13,999,088
============ ============ ============ ============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE ALLIANCE BT
GROWTH EQUITY BT SMALL INTERNATIONAL EQ/
INVESTORS INDEX BT EQUITY 500 COMPANY EQUITY INDEX EVERGREEN
FUND FUND INDEX FUND INDEX FUND FUND FUND(a)
----------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $ 17,737,959 ...................... $19,586,712
5,140 ...................... $7,810
148,924,562 ...................... $164,809,643
28,054,963 ...................... $27,509,854
38,187,791 ...................... $ 42,725,945
1,000 ...................... $ 1,000
Receivable for Trust shares sold ........... -- -- -- -- -- --
Receivable for policy-related transactions . -- -- 1,922,002 140,715 204,947 --
----------- ------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Total Assets ............................... 19,586,712 7,810 166,731,645 27,650,569 42,930,892 1,000
----------- ------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions .... 3,786 -- -- -- -- --
Payable for Trust shares purchased ......... 225 -- 1,922,001 140,715 204,947 --
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5) ........ 21,482 7,810 451,887 9,795,374 18,049,105 1,000
----------- ------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
Total Liabilities .......................... 25,493 7,810 2,373,888 9,936,089 18,254,052 1,000
----------- ------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS .. $19,561,219 -- $164,357,757 $17,714,480 $ 24,676,840 --
=========== ====== ============ =========== ============ ============
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) December 31, 1998 initial capital was received.
FS-4
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MERRILL
EQ/ MERRILL LYNCH
EVERGREEN LAZARD LAZARD LYNCH BASIC WORLD MFS
FOUNDATION JPM CORE LARGE CAP SMALL CAP VALUE EQUITY STRATEGY RESEARCH
FUND(a) BOND FUND VALUE FUND VALUE FUND FUND FUND FUND
------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $ 1,000 ..................... $1,000
103,171,703 ..................... $103,323,470
68,051,738 ..................... $74,639,434
52,206,882 ..................... $50,968,336
56,285,600 ..................... $56,061,240
7,720,878 ..................... $7,859,687
192,883,837 ..................... $220,852,728
Receivable for Trust shares sold .......... -- -- -- -- -- 79,629 --
Receivable for policy-related transactions. -- 1,017,157 571,212 229,801 255,851 -- 1,280,613
------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------
Total Assets .............................. 1,000 104,340,627 75,210,646 51,198,137 56,317,091 7,939,316 222,133,341
------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions ... -- -- -- -- -- 79,629 --
Payable for Trust shares purchased ........ -- 1,007,157 571,212 229,801 259,993 -- 1,284,748
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5) ....... 1,000 5,064,229 3,198,959 4,194,228 37,340 17,784 84,931
------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------
Total Liabilities ......................... 1,000 6,071,386 3,770,171 4,424,029 297,333 97,413 1,369,679
------ ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS.. -- $ 98,269,241 $71,440,475 $46,774,108 $56,019,758 $7,841,903 $220,763,662
====== ============ =========== =========== =========== ========== ============
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) December 31, 1998 initial capital was received.
FS-5
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONCLUDED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MFS MORGAN
EMERGING MFS STANLEY EQ/PUTNAM
GROWTH GROWTH EMERGING GROWTH & EQ/PUTNAM EQ/PUTNAM
COMPANIES WITH INCOME MARKETS INCOME VALUE INVESTORS INTERNATIONAL
FUND FUND(a) EQUITY FUND FUND GROWTH FUND EQUITY FUND
------------ ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments in shares of the Trusts --
at market value (Note 1)
Cost: $125,337,823 .................... $152,938,200
1,000 .................... $1,000
11,094,471 .................... $ 11,598,378
306,939,965 .................... $327,783,967
144,081,047 .................... $174,979,286
130,785,497 .................... $143,712,431
Receivable for Trust shares sold ......... -- -- -- -- -- --
Receivable for policy-related
transactions .......................... 462,302 -- 93,637 1,246,390 1,644,116 419,401
------------ ------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total Assets ............................. 153,400,502 1,000 11,692,015 329,030,357 176,623,402 144,131,832
------------ ------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
LIABILITIES
Payable for policy-related transactions .. -- -- -- -- -- --
Payable for Trust shares purchased ....... 466,138 -- 92,621 1,250,224 1,648,214 453,401
Amount retained by Equitable Life in
Separate Account No. 49 (Note 5) ...... 99,138 1,000 26,825 145,459 335,744 108,935
------------ ------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total Liabilities ........................ 565,276 1,000 119,446 1,395,683 1,983,958 562,336
------------ ------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS. $152,835,226 -- $ 11,572,569 $327,634,674 $174,639,444 $143,569,496
============ ====== ============ ============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) December 31, 1998 initial capital was received.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE ALLIANCE ALLIANCE
MONEY ALLIANCE COMMON AGGRESSIVE
MARKET HIGH STOCK STOCK
FUND YIELD FUND FUND FUND
----------- ------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts ..................................... $ 6,709,792 $ 11,775,522 $ 952,116 $ 275,359
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges ........................................... 1,118,065 1,381,303 3,268,314 855,772
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ........................................ 5,591,727 10,394,219 (2,316,198) (580,413)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments .............................. 303,090 (258,448) 277,445 (105,214)
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts ....................... 5,637 2,718,464 49,605,206 3,824,065
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ............................................ 308,727 2,460,016 49,882,651 3,718,851
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Beginning of period ........................................... (404,121) (1,398,277) 4,116,666 (2,440,983)
End of period ................................................. (1,075,056) (25,033,332) 23,414,104 (6,950,869)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during
the period .................................................... (670,935) (23,635,055) 19,297,438 (4,509,886)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS .............. (362,208) (21,175,039) 69,180,089 (791,035)
----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ..... $ 5,229,519 $(10,780,820) $66,863,891 $(1,371,448)
=========== ============ =========== ===========
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE ALLIANCE
SMALL ALLIANCE GROWTH
CAP GLOBAL INVESTORS
GROWTH FUND FUND FUND
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts ..................................... $ -- $ 136,475 $ 338,347
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges ........................................... 717,685 160,655 224,047
----------- ---------- ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ........................................ (717,685) (24,180) 114,300
----------- ---------- ----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments .............................. 9,425 224,358 342,546
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts ....................... -- 892,450 1,579,446
----------- ---------- ----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ............................................ 9,425 1,116,808 1,921,992
----------- ---------- ----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Beginning of period ........................................... (532,878) 221,064 906,877
End of period ................................................. (2,506,915) 1,546,448 1,848,754
----------- ---------- ----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during
the period .................................................... (1,974,037) 1,325,384 941,877
----------- ---------- ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS .............. (1,964,612) 2,442,192 2,863,869
----------- ---------- ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ..... $(2,682,297) $2,418,012 $2,978,169
=========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BT SMALL BT INTER-
ALLIANCE COMPANY NATIONAL
EQUITY INDEX BT EQUITY 500 INDEX EQUITY INDEX
FUND INDEX FUND FUND FUND
------------ ----------- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts ..................................... $ 63 $ 768,510 $ 188,913 $ 536,259
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges ........................................... -- 738,411 86,164 122,054
------ ----------- --------- ----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ........................................ 63 30,099 102,749 414,205
------ ----------- --------- ----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments .............................. -- 579,907 (196,585) (487,255)
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts ....................... 2 -- 359,171 --
------ ----------- --------- ----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ............................................ 2 579,907 162,586 (487,255)
------ ----------- --------- ----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Beginning of period ........................................... 1,039 -- -- --
End of period ................................................. 2,670 15,885,081 (545,108) 4,538,154
------ ----------- --------- ----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during
the period .................................................... 1,631 15,885,081 (545,108) 4,538,154
------ ----------- --------- ----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS .............. 1,633 16,464,988 (382,522) 4,050,899
------ ----------- --------- ----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ..... $1,696 $16,495,087 $(279,773) $4,465,104
====== =========== ========= ==========
<CAPTION>
LAZARD LAZARD
JPM CORE LARGE CAP SMALL CAP
BOND VALUE VALUE
FUND FUND FUND
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts ..................................... $ 1,942,258 $ 355,224 $ 135,255
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges ........................................... 428,389 332,634 248,380
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ........................................ 1,513,869 22,590 (113,125)
----------- ----------- -----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments .............................. (6,592) (156,900) (707,142)
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts ....................... 1,048,914 -- --
----------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ............................................ 1,042,322 (156,900) (707,142)
----------- ----------- -----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Beginning of period ........................................... -- -- --
End of period ................................................. 151,767 6,587,696 (1,238,546)
----------- ----------- -----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during
the period .................................................... 151,767 6,587,696 (1,238,546)
----------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS .............. 1,194,089 6,430,796 (1,945,688)
----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ..... $ 2,707,958 $ 6,453,386 $(2,058,813)
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONCLUDED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MERRILL MERRILL MFS
LYNCH LYNCH EMERGING
BASIC WORLD MFS GROWTH
VALUE EQUITY STRATEGY RESEARCH COMPANIES
FUND FUND FUND FUND
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts ..................................... $ 523,399 $ 56,946 $ 553,891 $ 2,768
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges ........................................... 433,649 73,191 1,646,014 1,102,263
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ........................................ 89,750 (16,245) (1,092,123) (1,099,495)
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments .............................. (125,370) (47,109) 28,858 305,790
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts ....................... 1,814,918 -- -- --
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ............................................ 1,689,548 (47,109) 28,858 305,790
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Beginning of period ........................................... (304,932) (116,763) 6,734 (858,314)
End of period ................................................. (224,361) 138,809 27,968,891 27,600,377
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during
the period .................................................... 80,571 255,572 27,962,157 28,458,691
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS .............. 1,770,119 208,463 27,991,015 28,764,481
---------- --------- ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ..... $1,859,869 $ 192,218 $26,898,892 $27,664,986
========== ========= =========== ===========
<CAPTION>
MORGAN
STANLEY EQ/PUTNAM EQ/
EMERGING GROWTH & EQ/PUTNAM PUTNAM
MARKETS INCOME INVESTORS INTERNATIONAL
EQUITY VALUE GROWTH EQUITY
FUND FUND FUND FUND
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCOME AND EXPENSES:
Investment Income (Note 2):
Dividends from the Trusts ..................................... $ 38,906 $ 2,771,619 $ 111,391 $ 42,947
Expenses (Note 3):
Asset-based charges ........................................... 74,659 2,560,202 1,074,066 1,173,602
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) ........................................ (35,753) 211,417 (962,675) (1,130,655)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS (Note 2):
Realized gain (loss) on investments .............................. (2,128,521) 303,706 2,190,787 1,085,258
Realized gain distribution from the Trusts ....................... -- 2,503,287 2 --
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ............................................ (2,128,521) 2,806,993 2,190,789 1,085,258
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:
Beginning of period ........................................... -- 1,251,440 2,286,852 (355,156)
End of period ................................................. 503,907 20,844,002 30,898,239 12,926,933
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during
the period .................................................... 503,907 19,592,562 28,611,387 13,282,089
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS .............. (1,624,614) 22,399,555 30,802,176 14,367,347
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS ..... $(1,660,367) $22,610,972 $29,839,501 $13,236,692
=========== =========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-9
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE MONEY ALLIANCE HIGH
MARKET FUND YIELD FUND
---------------------------- ---------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------------- ----------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) .............................. $ 5,591,727 $ 1,422,874 $ 10,394,219 $ 1,935,418
Net realized gain (loss) .................................. 308,727 30,245 2,460,016 1,930,121
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of
investments ............................................ (670,935) (374,038) (23,635,055) (1,368,712)
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations ............................................. 5,229,519 1,079,081 (10,780,820) 2,496,827
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .......................................... 308,003,451 104,148,675 101,309,392 42,971,395
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ............................... 117,047,248 11,039,704 28,971,750 6,495,053
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Total ............................................... 425,050,699 115,188,379 130,281,142 49,466,448
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .................... 7,436,997 670,360 3,457,632 327,004
Withdrawal and administrative charges ..................... 104,554 93,894 173,986 117,245
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) .................................. 265,941,784 50,981,067 23,920,120 1,028,028
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Total .................................................. 273,483,335 51,745,321 27,551,738 1,472,277
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions ........................................... 151,567,364 63,443,058 102,729,404 47,994,171
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY
EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) ........ 3,172 (2,952) (2,579) (28,875)
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ............................................ 156,800,055 64,519,187 91,946,005 50,462,123
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, BEGINNING
OF PERIOD ................................................. 67,650,881 3,131,694 51,095,271 633,148
------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, END OF
PERIOD .................................................... $224,450,936 $ 67,650,881 $143,041,276 $51,095,271
============ ============ ============ ===========
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE COMMON ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE
STOCK FUND STOCK FUND
---------------------------- ---------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------------- ------------ ----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) .............................. $ (2,316,198) $ (480,576) $ (580,413) $ (277,123)
Net realized gain (loss) .................................. 49,882,651 9,497,894 3,718,851 3,898,956
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of
investments ............................................ 19,297,438 4,187,658 (4,509,886) (2,412,173)
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations ............................................. 66,863,891 13,204,976 (1,371,448) 1,209,660
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .......................................... 225,245,017 107,212,947 41,444,328 42,250,282
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ............................... 43,818,466 11,247,312 9,547,092 6,703,750
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Total ............................................... 269,063,483 118,460,259 50,991,420 48,954,032
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .................... 9,862,986 744,150 1,928,655 534,703
Withdrawal and administrative charges ..................... 438,917 428,790 148,718 190,057
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) .................................. 22,819,554 4,156,366 9,292,218 3,266,536
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Total .................................................. 33,121,457 5,329,306 11,369,591 3,991,296
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions ........................................... 235,942,026 113,130,953 39,621,829 44,962,736
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY
EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) ........ (207,816) (431) 3,308 8,081
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ............................................ 302,598,101 126,335,498 38,253,689 46,180,477
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, BEGINNING
OF PERIOD ................................................. 127,524,149 1,188,651 46,741,638 561,161
------------ ------------ ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, END OF
PERIOD .................................................... $430,122,250 $127,524,149 $84,995,327 $46,741,638
============ ============ =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ----------
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE SMALL CAP
GROWTH FUND(a) ALLIANCE GLOBAL FUND
----------------------------- ----------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) .............................. $ (717,685) $ (103,753) $ (24,180) $ 94,464
Net realized gain (loss) .................................. 9,425 761,781 1,116,808 986,714
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ......................................... (1,974,037) (532,878) 1,325,384 224,896
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations ..... (2,682,297) 125,150 2,418,012 1,306,074
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .......................................... 43,397,274 30,538,328 416,404 11,035,782
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1) ...................... 12,800,367 2,845,702 712,308 2,538,990
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total ............................................... 56,197,641 33,384,030 1,128,712 13,574,772
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .................... 1,391,608 77,516 507,389 303,394
Withdrawal and administrative charges ..................... 86,076 30,958 47,663 121,147
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1) ....................................... 8,974,764 672,314 1,808,151 1,825,805
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total .................................................. 10,452,448 780,788 2,363,203 2,250,346
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions ........................................... 45,745,193 32,603,242 (1,234,491) 11,324,426
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE
IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO.49
(NOTE 5) .................................................. 2,485 (5,841) (24,608) (27,562)
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ............................................ 43,065,381 32,722,551 1,158,913 12,602,938
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, BEGINNING
OF PERIOD ................................................. 32,722,551 -- 12,840,175 237,237
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD ............................................. $75,787,932 $32,722,551 $13,999,088 $12,840,175
=========== =========== =========== ===========
<CAPTION>
ALLIANCE GROWTH ALLIANCE EQUITY
INVESTORS FUND INDEX FUND(a)
----------------------------- ---------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
----------- ----------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) .............................. $ 114,300 $ 192,366 $ 63 $ 52
Net realized gain (loss) .................................. 1,921,992 1,119,576 2 23
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ......................................... 941,877 912,616 1,631 1,039
----------- ----------- ------- -------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations ..... 2,978,169 2,224,558 1,696 1,114
----------- ----------- ------- -------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .......................................... 979,342 14,900,369 -- --
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed
Interest Rate Account (Note 1) ...................... 861,920 2,566,982 -- --
----------- ----------- ------- -------
Total ............................................... 1,841,262 17,467,351 -- --
----------- ----------- ------- -------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .................... 692,359 160,368 -- --
Withdrawal and administrative charges ..................... 62,534 87,200 -- --
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1) ....................................... 2,475,681 1,833,943 -- --
----------- ----------- ------- -------
Total .................................................. 3,230,574 2,081,511 -- --
----------- ----------- ------- -------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions ........................................... (1,389,312) 15,385,840 -- --
----------- ----------- ------- -------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE
IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO.49
(NOTE 5) .................................................. (27,724) (29,804) (1,696) (1,114)
----------- ----------- ------- -------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ............................................ 1,561,133 17,500,594 -- --
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, BEGINNING
OF PERIOD ................................................. 18,000,086 419,492 -- --
----------- ----------- ------- -------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD ............................................. $19,561,219 $18,000,086 -- --
=========== =========== ======= =======
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-11
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
BT SMALL BT
COMPANY INTERNATIONAL
BT EQUITY 500 INDEX EQUITY INDEX
INDEX FUND(a) FUND(a) FUND(a)
------------- ------------ -------------
1998 1998 1998
------------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) .................................. $ 30,099 $ 102,749 $ 414,205
Net realized gain (loss) ...................................... 579,907 162,586 (487,255)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of
investments ................................................ 15,885,081 (545,108) 4,538,154
------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations ......... 16,495,087 (279,773) 4,465,104
------------ ----------- -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .............................................. 137,742,388 15,585,722 20,850,190
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1) ........................................ 28,395,723 4,179,014 16,741,163
------------ ----------- -----------
Total ................................................... 166,138,111 19,764,736 37,591,353
------------ ----------- -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions ........................ 1,738,442 120,912 219,542
Withdrawal and administrative charges ......................... 14,899 1,784 2,627
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1) ........................................... 15,478,264 1,873,434 14,133,716
------------ ----------- -----------
Total ...................................................... 17,231,605 1,996,130 14,355,885
------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners transactions ... 148,906,506 17,768,606 23,235,468
------------ ----------- -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE
IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) ........................... (1,043,836) 225,647 (3,023,732)
------------ ----------- -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ................................................ 164,357,757 17,714,480 24,676,840
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, BEGINNING OF
PERIOD ....................................................... -- -- --
------------ ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, END OF PERIOD ......... $164,357,757 $17,714,480 $24,676,840
============ =========== ===========
<CAPTION>
LAZARD LAZARD
JPM CORE LARGE CAP SMALL CAP
BOND VALUE VALUE
FUND(a) FUND(a) FUND(a)
------------ ----------- -----------
1998 1998 1998
------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) .................................. $ 1,513,869 $ 22,590 $ (113,125)
Net realized gain (loss) ...................................... 1,042,322 (156,900) (707,142)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of
investments ................................................ 151,767 6,587,696 (1,238,546)
------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations ......... 2,707,958 6,453,386 (2,058,813)
------------ ----------- -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .............................................. 73,102,741 60,150,648 44,673,767
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1) ........................................ 37,948,208 9,859,740 8,257,562
------------ ----------- -----------
Total ................................................... 111,050,949 70,010,388 52,931,329
------------ ----------- -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions ........................ 1,038,633 586,925 436,736
Withdrawal and administrative charges ......................... 18,447 5,537 5,989
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest Rate
Account (Note 1) ........................................... 13,947,945 3,799,798 4,021,584
------------ ----------- -----------
Total ...................................................... 15,005,025 4,392,260 4,464,309
------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners transactions ... 96,045,924 65,618,128 48,467,020
------------ ----------- -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY EQUITABLE LIFE
IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) ........................... (484,641) (631,039) 365,901
------------ ----------- -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ................................................ 98,269,241 71,440,475 46,774,108
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, BEGINNING OF
PERIOD ....................................................... -- -- --
------------ ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, END OF PERIOD ......... $ 98,269,241 $71,440,475 $46,774,108
============ =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Commenced operations on January 1, 1998.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-12
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MERRILL LYNCH
BASIC VALUE MERRILL LYNCH
EQUITY WORLD STRATEGY
FUND(a) FUND(a)
-------------------------- ------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) ........................ $ 89,750 $ 41,169 $ (16,245) $ 7,480
Net realized gain (loss) ............................ 1,689,548 62,644 (47,109) 31,803
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ................................... 80,571 (304,932) 255,572 (116,763)
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations ....................................... 1,859,869 (201,119) 192,218 (77,480)
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .................................... 38,734,895 13,505,624 4,563,199 3,230,838
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ......................... 4,663,103 416,478 710,326 74,498
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Total ......................................... 43,397,998 13,922,102 5,273,525 3,305,336
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .............. 524,761 1,398 157,552 583
Withdrawal and administrative charges ............... 54,926 11,188 10,898 3,955
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ............................ 2,334,323 7,058 627,786 44,263
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Total ............................................ 2,914,010 19,644 796,236 48,801
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions ..................................... 40,483,988 13,902,458 4,477,289 3,256,535
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY
EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) .. (25,519) 81 (6,676) 17
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ...................................... 42,318,338 13,701,420 4,662,831 3,179,072
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD ................................. 13,701,420 -- 3,179,072 --
----------- ----------- ---------- ----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD ...................................... $56,019,758 $13,701,420 $7,841,903 $3,179,072
=========== =========== ========== ==========
<CAPTION>
MORGAN
STANLEY
MFS EMERGING EMERGING
MFS GROWTH MARKETS
RESEARCH COMPANIES EQUITY
FUND(a) FUND(a) FUND(b)
-------------------------- --------------------------- -----------
1998 1997 1998 1997 1998
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) ........................ $ (1,092,123) $ (81,799) $ (1,099,495) $ (69,045) $ (35,753)
Net realized gain (loss) ............................ 28,858 545,158 305,790 1,070,973 (2,128,521)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ................................... 27,962,157 6,734 28,458,691 (858,314) 503,907
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations ....................................... 26,898,892 470,093 27,664,986 143,614 (1,660,367)
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .................................... 121,807,223 59,357,999 76,639,008 40,227,730 11,589,726
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ......................... 23,365,292 5,000,723 25,862,262 4,340,105 12,891,618
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Total ......................................... 145,172,515 64,358,722 102,501,270 44,567,835 24,481,344
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .............. 3,681,079 183,523 2,376,229 341,045 83,958
Withdrawal and administrative charges ............... 208,060 85,087 133,480 44,128 1,595
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ............................ 10,792,798 1,051,389 16,923,642 2,114,159 11,162,025
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Total ............................................ 14,681,937 1,319,999 19,433,351 2,499,332 11,247,578
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions ..................................... 130,490,578 63,038,723 83,067,919 42,068,503 13,233,766
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY
EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) .. (131,281) (3,343) (106,304) (3,492) (830)
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ...................................... 157,258,189 63,505,473 110,626,601 42,208,625 11,572,569
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
BEGINNING OF PERIOD ................................. 63,505,473 -- 42,208,625 -- --
------------ ----------- ------------ ----------- -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS,
END OF PERIOD ...................................... $220,763,662 $63,505,473 $152,835,226 $42,208,625 $11,572,569
============ =========== ============ =========== ===========
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(b) Commenced operations on December 31, 1997.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-13
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONCLUDED)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EQ/PUTNAM
GROWTH & INCOME EQ/PUTNAM
VALUE INVESTORS GROWTH
FUND(a) FUND(a)
---------------------------- -----------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) ........................ $ 211,417 $ 119,673 $ (962,675) $ (36,575)
Net realized gain (loss) ............................ 2,806,993 391,558 2,190,789 364,091
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ................................... 19,592,562 1,251,440 28,611,387 2,286,852
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations ....................................... 22,610,972 1,762,671 29,839,501 2,614,368
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .................................... 192,282,349 89,354,305 102,305,888 29,499,045
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ......................... 38,949,363 8,714,901 22,084,671 3,342,187
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Total ......................................... 231,231,712 98,069,206 124,390,559 32,841,232
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .............. 6,393,934 -- 2,648,953 151,674
Withdrawal and administrative charges ............... 306,018 684,612 116,410 70,276
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ............................ 17,366,879 1,112,466 9,084,232 573,939
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Total ............................................ 24,066,831 1,797,078 11,849,595 795,889
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions ..................................... 207,164,881 96,272,128 112,540,964 32,045,343
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY
EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) .. (181,146) 5,168 (1,164,027) (1,236,705)
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ...................................... 229,594,707 98,039,967 141,216,438 33,423,006
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, BEGINNING
OF PERIOD ........................................... 98,039,967 -- 33,423,006 --
------------ ----------- ------------ -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, END OF
PERIOD .............................................. $327,634,674 $98,039,967 $174,639,444 $33,423,006
============ =========== ============ ===========
<CAPTION>
EQ/PUTNAM
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY
FUND(a)
-------------------------------
1998 1997
------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C>
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS:
FROM OPERATIONS:
Net investment income (loss) ........................ $ (1,130,655) $ (102,449)
Net realized gain (loss) ............................ 1,085,258 259,624
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ................................... 13,282,089 (355,156)
------------ -----------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from
operations ....................................... 13,236,692 (197,981)
------------ -----------
FROM CONTRACTOWNERS TRANSACTIONS:
Contributions and Transfers:
Contributions .................................... 72,938,890 49,901,207
Transfers from other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ......................... 29,843,626 4,211,149
------------ -----------
Total ......................................... 102,782,516 54,112,356
------------ -----------
WITHDRAWAL AND TRANSFERS:
Benefits and other policy transactions .............. 2,642,413 155,422
Withdrawal and administrative charges ............... 169,696 69,966
Transfers to other Funds and Guaranteed Interest
Rate Account (Note 1) ............................ 21,216,559 1,074,411
------------ -----------
Total ............................................ 24,028,668 1,299,799
------------ -----------
Net increase in net assets from Contractowners
transactions ..................................... 78,753,848 52,812,557
------------ -----------
NET (INCREASE) DECREASE IN AMOUNT RETAINED BY
EQUITABLE LIFE IN SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49 (NOTE 5) .. (560,408) (475,212)
------------ -----------
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
CONTRACTOWNERS ...................................... 91,430,132 52,139,364
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, BEGINNING
OF PERIOD ........................................... 52,139,364 --
------------ -----------
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTRACTOWNERS, END OF
PERIOD .............................................. $143,569,496 $52,139,364
============ ===========
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
FS-14
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
1. General
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (Equitable Life)
Separate Account No. 49 (the Account) is organized as a unit investment
trust, a type of investment company, and is registered with the Securities
and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940
Act). Alliance Capital Management L.P., an indirect majority-owned
subsidiary of Equitable Life, manages The Hudson River Trust (HRT) and is
the investment adviser for all of the investment funds of HRT. EQ Financial
Consultants, Inc., ("EQFC") and Equitable Distributors Inc. ("EDI") are
indirect, wholly owned subsidiaries of Equitable Life. EQFC manages the EQ
Advisors Trust (EQAT) and has overall responsibility for general management
and administration of EQAT. The Account consists of 25 investment funds
(Funds): the Alliance Money Market Fund, Alliance High Yield Fund, Alliance
Common Stock Fund, Alliance Aggressive Stock Fund, Alliance Small Cap
Growth Fund, Alliance Global Fund, Alliance Growth Investors Fund, Alliance
Equity Index Fund, BT Equity 500 Index Fund, BT Small Company Index Fund,
BT International Equity Index Fund, EQ/Evergreen Fund, EQ/Evergreen
Foundation Fund, JPM Core Bond Fund, Lazard Large Cap Value Fund, Lazard
Small Cap Value Fund, Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity Fund, Merrill Lynch
World Strategy Fund, MFS Research, MFS Emerging Growth Companies, MFS
Growth with Income Fund, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity Fund, EQ
Putnam Growth & Income Value Fund, EQ/Putnam Investors Growth Fund and
EQ/Putnam International Equity Fund. As of December 31, 1998, the following
funds have not yet sold units to the public and accordingly there is no
activity in the Statements of Operations and the Statement of Changes in
Net Assets: EQ/Evergreen Fund, EQ/Evergreen Foundation Fund, MFS Growth
with Income Fund. The assets in each fund are invested in Class 1B shares
of a corresponding portfolio (Portfolio) of a mutual fund of HRT or of EQAT
(collectively, the "Trusts"). Class 1A and 1B shares are offered by the
Trust at net asset value. Both classes of shares are subject to fees for
investment management and advisory services and other Trust expenses. Class
1B shares are subject to distribution fees imposed under a distribution
plan (herein, the "Rule 12b-1 Plans") adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under
the 1940 Act, as amended. The Rule 12b-1 Plans provide that the Trusts, on
behalf of each Fund, may charge annually up to 0.25% of the average daily
net assets of a Fund attributable to its Class 1B Shares in respect of
activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Class 1B Shares.
These fees are reflected in the net asset value of the shares. The Trusts
are open-ended, diversified management investment companies that sell their
shares to separate accounts of insurance companies. Each Portfolio has
separate investment objectives. The Account commenced operations on October
1, 1996.
EQFC and EDI earns fees from both Trusts under distribution agreements held
with the Trusts. EQFC also earns fees under an investment management
agreement with EQAT. Alliance earns fees under an investment advisory
agreement with the HRT.
The Account is used to fund benefits for the Rollover IRA, Equitable
Accumulator IRA, Equitable Accumulator TSA, Equitable Accumulator Select
IRA and Equitable Accumulator Select TSA, qualified deferred variable
annuities, which combined the Portfolios in the Account with guaranteed
fixed rate options, and the Accumulator, Equitable Accumulator NQ and
Equitable Accumulator Select NQ, which offer the same investment options as
the Equitable Accumulator IRA and Equitable Accumulator Select IRA for the
non-qualified market. The non-qualified variable annuities are also
available for purchase by certain types of qualified plans (referred to as
Equitable Accumulator QP and Equitable Accumulator Select QP). The
Equitable Accumulator IRA, NQ, QP and TSA (including Equitable Accumulator
Select IRA, NQ, QP and TSA), collectively referred to as the Contracts, are
offered under group and individual variable annuity forms.
All Contracts are issued by Equitable Life. The assets of the Account are
the property of Equitable Life. However, the portion of the Account's
assets attributable to the Contracts will not be chargeable with
liabilities arising out of any other business Equitable Life may conduct.
Receivable/payable for policy-related transactions represent amounts due
to/from General Account predominately related to premiums, surrenders and
death benefits.
Included in the Withdrawals and Administrative Charges line of the
Statements of Changes in Net Assets are certain administrative charges
which are deducted from the Contractowners account value.
Contractowners may allocate amounts in their individual accounts to the
Funds of the Account, and/or to the guaranteed interest account of
Equitable Life's General Account, and/or to other Separate Accounts. The
net assets of any Fund of the Account may not be less than the aggregate of
the contractowners' accounts allocated to that Fund. Additional assets are
set aside in Equitable Life's General Account to provide for other policy
benefits, as required under the state insurance law. Equitable Life's
General Account is subject to creditor rights.
FS-15
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying financial statements are prepared in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The preparation of
financial statements in conformity with 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 revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
Investments are made in shares of the Trust and are valued at the net asset
values per share of the respective Portfolios. The net asset value is
determined by the Trust using the market or fair value of the underlying
assets of the Portfolio less liabilities.
Investment transactions in the Trusts are recorded on the trade date.
Realized gains and losses include gains and losses on redemptions of the
Trust's shares (determined on the identified cost basis) and Trust
distributions representing the net realized gains on Trust investment
transactions which are distributed by the Trusts at the end of each year
and automatically reinvested in additional shares.
Dividends are recorded by HRT at the end of each quarter and by EQAT in the
fourth quarter on the ex-dividend date. Capital gains are distributed by
the Trust at the end of each year.
No Federal income tax based on net income or realized and unrealized
capital gains is currently applicable to Contracts participating in the
Account by reason of applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and
no Federal income tax payable by Equitable Life is expected to affect the
unit value of Contracts participating in the Account. Accordingly, no
provision for income taxes is required. However, Equitable Life retains the
right to charge for any Federal income tax which is attributable to the
Account if the law is changed.
3. Asset Charges
Charges are made directly against the net assets of the Account and are
reflected daily in the computation of the unit values of the Contracts.
Under the Contracts, Equitable Life charges the account for the following
charges:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Asset-based
Mortality and Administration Distribution Aggregate
Expense Risks Charge Charge Charges
------------- -------------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Accumulator and Rollover IRA issued before 0.90% 0.30% -- 1.20%
May 1, 1997
Equitable Accumulator issued after May 1, 1997 1.10% 0.25% -- 1.35%
Equitable Accumulator Select 1.10% 0.25% 0.25% 1.60%
</TABLE>
These charges may be retained in the Account by Equitable Life and to the
extent retained, participate in the net results of the Trust ratably with
assets attributable to the Contracts.
Trust shares are valued at their net asset value with investment advisory
or management fees, the 12b-1 fee, and direct operating expenses of the
Trust, in effect, passed on to the Account and reflected in the
accumulation unit values of the Contracts.
4. Contributions, Transfers and Charges:
Net accumulation units issued during the periods indicated were:
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
----------- ----------
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET FUND (IN THOUSANDS)
-------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p............ (30) 172
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p............ 4,005 1,153
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p............ 349 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 0 b.p.............. 1,286 947
ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD FUND
-------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p............ (17) 402
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p............ 3,265 1,256
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p............ 168 2
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
4. Contributions, Transfers and Charges (Continued):
Net accumulation units issued during the periods indicated were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK FUND ----------- -----------
-------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. (10) 229
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 1,108 434
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 34 1
ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK FUND
------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. (13) 269
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 559 380
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 16 --
ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND (a)
----------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 13 89
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 3,580 2,521
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 211 --
ALLIANCE GLOBAL FUND
--------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. (42) 455
ALLIANCE GROWTH INVESTORS FUND
------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. (44) 582
BT EQUITY 500 INDEX FUND (b)
---------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 87 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 12,279 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 951 --
BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX FUND (b)
------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 18 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 1,610 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 211 --
BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND (b)
--------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 9 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 1,827 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 248 --
JPM CORE BOND FUND (b)
----------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 98 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 8,661 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 379 --
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(b) Commenced operations on January 1, 1998.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
4. Contributions, Transfers and Charges (Continued):
Net accumulation units issued during the periods indicated were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE FUND (b) ----------- -----------
------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 22 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 5,696 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 315 --
LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE FUND (b)
-------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 26 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 4,733 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 344 --
MERRILL LYNCH BASIC VALUE EQUITY FUND (a)
-----------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 3,207 1,182
MERRILL LYNCH WORLD STRATEGY FUND (a)
-------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 411 306
MFS RESEARCH FUND (a)
--------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 93 263
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 9,656 5,257
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 409 2
MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES FUND (a)
--------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 27 149
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 5,790 3,327
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 198 3
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND (c)
-----------------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 16 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 1,805 --
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 203 --
EQ/PUTNAM GROWTH & INCOME VALUE FUND (a)
----------------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 123 383
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 16,230 8,113
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 697 17
EQ/PUTNAM INVESTORS GROWTH FUND (a)
-----------------------------------
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 36 124
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 7,491 2,581
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 282 --
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(b) Commenced operations on January 1, 1998.
(c) Commenced operations on December 31, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
4. Contributions, Transfers and Charges (Concluded):
Net accumulation units issued during the periods indicated were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
EQ/PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (a) ---------- ----------
--------------------------------------- (IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Net Issued (Redeemed) 120 b.p................................. 3 187
Net Issued (Redeemed) 135 b.p................................. 5,998 4,609
Net Issued (Redeemed) 160 b.p................................. 418 5
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
5. Amounts retained by Equitable Life in Separate Account No. 49
The amount retained by Equitable Life in the Account arises principally
from (1) contributions from Equitable Life, (2) mortality and expense
charges and Asset-based administrative charges accumulated in the account,
and (3) that portion, determined ratably, of the Account's investment
results applicable to those assets in the Account in excess of the net
assets for the Contracts. Amounts retained by Equitable Life are not
subject to charges for mortality and expense risks and Asset-based
administrative expenses.
Amounts retained by Equitable Life in the Account may be transferred at any
time by Equitable Life to its General Account.
The following table shows the contributions (withdrawals) in net amounts
retained by Equitable Life by investment fund:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------------------------
INVESTMENT FUND 1998 1997
--------------- --------------------- --------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Alliance Money Market Fund................................ $ (1,183,691) $ (105,000)
Alliance High Yield Fund.................................. (1,528,340) (85,000)
Alliance Common Stock Fund................................ (3,823,234) (180,000)
Alliance Aggressive Stock Fund............................ (983,127) (110,000)
Alliance Small Cap Growth Fund............................ (792,824) 5,000
Alliance Global Fund...................................... (225,129) (90,000)
Alliance Growth Investors Fund............................ (336,002) (97,000)
Alliance Equity Index Fund................................ -- 5,000
BT Equity 500 Index Fund(2)............................... (1,331,361) 1,000
BT Small Company Index Fund(2)............................ 9,933,857 1,000
BT International Equity Index Fund(2)..................... 14,902,319 1,000
EQ/Evergreen Fund(3) ..................................... 1,000 --
EQ/Evergreen Foundation Fund(3)........................... 1,000 --
JPM Core Bond Fund(2)..................................... 4,150,198 1,000
Lazard Large Cap Value Fund(2)............................ 2,234,287 1,000
Lazard Small Cap Value Fund(2)............................ 4,310,749 1,000
Merrill Lynch Basic Value Equity Fund(1).................. (433,013) --
Merrill Lynch World Strategy Fund(1)...................... (64,920) --
MFS Research Fund(1)...................................... (1,751,938) --
MFS Emerging Growth Companies Fund(1)..................... (1,150,981) --
MFS Growth with Income Fund(3) ........................... -- --
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Equity Fund(4)............ (48,664) --
EQ/Putnam Growth & Income Value Fund(1)................... (2,678,339) --
EQ/Putnam Investors Growth Fund(1)........................ (8,168,474) 5,000,000
EQ/Putnam International Equity Fund(1).................... (7,148,298) 5,000,000
</TABLE>
- ----------
(1) Commenced operations on May 1, 1997.
(2) Initial capital received on December 31, 1997.
(3) Initial capital received on December 31, 1998.
(4) Commenced operations on December 31, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
--------------- -------------- -----------------
ALLIANCE MONEY MARKET FUND
- --------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period...................... $25.64 $24.68 $24.43
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................ $26.62 $25.64 $24.68
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a).................. $25.00 $24.38 --
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)........................ $25.92 $25.00 --
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b).................. $23.98 $23.78 --
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)........................ $24.80 $23.98 --
0% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..................... $31.27 $30.21 --
0% Unit value, end of period (a)........................... $32.86 $31.27 --
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%................................................... 329 359 127
1.35%................................................... 5,158 1,153 --
1.60%................................................... 349 -- --
0%...................................................... 2,233 947 --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
--------------- -------------- -----------------
ALLIANCE HIGH YIELD FUND
- ------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period...................... $30.46 $26.09 $25.33
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................ $28.48 $30.46 $26.09
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a).................. $29.96 $26.35 --
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)........................ $27.96 $29.96 --
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b).................. $29.13 $28.79 --
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)........................ $27.12 $29.13 --
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%................................................... 422 439 24
1.35%................................................... 4,521 1,256 --
1.60%................................................... 170 2 --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
--------------- -------------- -----------------
ALLIANCE COMMON STOCK FUND
- --------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $192.60 $151.23 $139.82
1.20% Unit value, end of period........................... $245.58 $192.60 $151.23
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)................. $186.29 $146.89 --
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)....................... $237.18 $186.29 --
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b)................. $176.22 $172.77 --
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)....................... $223.79 $176.22 --
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%.................................................. 230 240 8
1.35%.................................................. 1,542 434 --
1.60%.................................................. 35 1 --
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
--------------- -------------- ----------
ALLIANCE AGGRESSIVE STOCK FUND
- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period....................... $71.57 $65.53 $64.24
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................. $70.74 $71.57 $65.53
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)................... $70.28 $61.42 --
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)......................... $69.37 $70.28 --
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b)................... $68.19 $75.44 --
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)......................... $67.13 $68.19 --
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%.................................................... 266 279 9
1.35%.................................................... 939 380 --
1.60%.................................................... 16 -- --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
------------------------- --------------------
ALLIANCE SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period (a)..................... $12.55 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period (a)...................... $11.85 $12.55
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)................ $12.54 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)...................... $11.82 $12.54
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (b)................ $12.52 $13.22
1.60% Unit value, end of period (b)...................... $11.77 $12.52
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 102 89
1.35%...................................................... 6,101 2,521
1.60%...................................................... 211 --
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
--------------------- ------------------- -----------------
ALLIANCE GLOBAL FUND
- --------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period....................... $27.61 $25.12 $26.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................. $33.15 $27.61 $25.12
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%.................................................... 422 464 9
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
--------------------- ------------------- ------------------
ALLIANCE GROWTH INVESTORS FUND
- ------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period....................... $30.09 $26.15 $25.06
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................. $35.33 $30.09 $26.15
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's) 544
1.20%.................................................... 598 16
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
------------------------------- ------------------------------
ALLIANCE EQUITY INDEX FUND
- -----------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (a)................... $21.21 $17.51
1.35% Unit value, end of period (a)......................... $26.73 $21.21
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.35%.................................................... -- --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (b)
------------------------------- ------------------------------
BT EQUITY 500 INDEX FUND
- -----------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period....................... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................. $12.36 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period....................... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................. $12.34 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period....................... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............................. $12.31 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%.................................................... 87 --
1.35%.................................................... 12,279 --
1.60%.................................................... 951 --
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
-------------------------- --------------------------
BT SMALL COMPANY INDEX FUND
- ---------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period........................... $9.65 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period........................... $9.64 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period........................... $9.61 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%.................................................. 18 --
1.35%.................................................. 1,610 --
1.60%.................................................. 211 --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
-------------------------- --------------------------
BT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY INDEX FUND
- ----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period........................... $11.87 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period........................... $11.85 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period........................... $11.82 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%.................................................. 9 --
1.35%.................................................. 1,827 --
1.60%.................................................. 248 --
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1998 (b)
---------------------------
EQ/EVERGREEN FUND
- -----------------
<S> <C>
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period........................... $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period..................... $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period........................... $10.00
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1998.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1998 (b)
------------------------------
EQ/EVERGREEN FOUNDATION FUND
- ----------------------------------
<S> <C>
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.00
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------------------- ----------------------
JPM CORE BOND FUND
- ------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.77 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.76 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.73 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 98 --
1.35%...................................................... 8,661 --
1.60%...................................................... 379 --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------------------- ----------------------
LAZARD LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
- ---------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $11.86 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $11.84 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............................... $11.81 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 22 --
1.35%...................................................... 5,696 --
1.60%...................................................... 315 --
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1998.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (b)
----------------------- ----------------------
LAZARD SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
- ---------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $9.18 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $9.17 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00 $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............................... $9.14 $10.00
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 26 --
1.35%...................................................... 4,733 --
1.60%...................................................... 344 --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------------- ----------------------
MERRILL LYNCH BASIC VALUE EQUITY FUND (a)
- -----------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $11.60 $9.99
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $12.76 $11.60
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)..................... $11.58 $12.15
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c) .......................... $12.71 $11.58
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.35%...................................................... 4,389 1,182
1.60%...................................................... -- --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------------- ----------------------
MERRILL LYNCH WORLD STRATEGY FUND (a)
- -------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.38 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.94 $10.38
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)..................... $10.36 $11.13
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)........................... $10.89 $10.36
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.35%...................................................... 717 306
1.60%...................................................... -- --
</TABLE>
- ----------
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1997.
(c) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
FS-25
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------------------- ----------------------
MFS RESEARCH FUND
- -----------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $11.51 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $14.12 $11.51
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $11.50 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $14.08 $11.50
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c).................... $11.48 $11.77
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)........................... $14.02 $11.48
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 356 263
1.35%...................................................... 14,913 5,257
1.60%...................................................... 410 1
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1998 1997 (a)
----------------------- ----------------------
MFS EMERGING GROWTH COMPANIES FUND
- ----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $12.14 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $16.14 $12.14
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $12.13 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $16.10 $12.13
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)..................... $12.11 $12.60
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)........................... $16.03 $12.11
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 176 149
1.35%...................................................... 9,117 3,327
1.60%...................................................... 200 2
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1998 (b)
-------------------------
MFS EMERGING GROWTH WITH INCOME FUND
- ------------------------------------
<C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.00
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.00
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.00
1.60% Unit value, end of period............................... $10.00
</TABLE>
(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Initial capital was received on December 31, 1998.
(c) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Continued):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997
--------------------------- ---------------------------
MORGAN STANLEY EMERGING MARKETS EQUITY FUND
- -------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period (c) .................... $7.95 $7.95
1.20% Unit value, end of period (c)........................... $5.73 $7.95
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period (c)..................... $7.94 $7.94
1.35% Unit value, end of period (c)........................... $5.72 $7.94
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)..................... $7.93 $7.93
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)........................... $5.70 $7.93
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 16 --
1.35%...................................................... 1,805 --
1.60%...................................................... 203 --
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997(a)
--------------------------- ---------------------------
EQ/PUTNAM GROWTH & INCOME VALUE FUND
- ------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $11.53 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $12.85 $11.53
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $11.52 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $12.82 $11.52
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)..................... $11.50 $11.63
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)........................... $12.76 $11.50
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 506 383
1.35%...................................................... 24,343 8,113
1.60%...................................................... 714 17
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
--------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997(a)
--------------------------- ---------------------------
EQ/PUTNAM INVESTORS GROWTH FUND
- -------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $12.37 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $16.65 $12.37
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $12.35 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $16.61 $12.35
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c) .................... $12.33 $12.12
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c) .......................... $16.54 $12.33
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 160 124
1.35%...................................................... 10,072 2,581
1.60%...................................................... 282 --
</TABLE>
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(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(b) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1998.
(c) Units were made available for sale on December 31, 1997.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPARATE ACCOUNT NO. 49
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONCLUDED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
6. Accumulation Unit Values (Concluded):
Shown below is accumulation unit value information for a unit outstanding
throughout the period shown.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
-------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997(a)
--------------------------- -----------------------
EQ/PUTNAM INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
- -----------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
1.20% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.87 $10.00
1.20% Unit value, end of period............................... $12.83 $10.87
1.35% Unit value, beginning of period......................... $10.86 $10.00
1.35% Unit value, end of period............................... $12.80 $10.86
1.60% Unit value, beginning of period (c)..................... $10.84 $11.52
1.60% Unit value, end of period (c)........................... $12.75 $10.84
Number of units outstanding, end of period (000's)
1.20%...................................................... 190 187
1.35%...................................................... 10,607 4,609
1.60%...................................................... 422 4
</TABLE>
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(a) Units were made available for sale on May 1, 1997.
(c) Units were made available for sale on October 1, 1997.
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<PAGE>
Report of Independent Accountants
To the Board of Directors and Shareholder of
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of earnings, of shareholder's equity and comprehensive
income and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States and its
subsidiaries ("Equitable Life") at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of Equitable
Life's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management and evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, Equitable Life
changed its method of accounting for long-lived assets in 1996.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- -----------------------------
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 8, 1999
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments:
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale, at estimated fair value............................. $ 18,993.7 $ 19,630.9
Held to maturity, at amortized cost..................................... 125.0 -
Mortgage loans on real estate............................................. 2,809.9 2,611.4
Equity real estate........................................................ 1,676.9 2,495.1
Policy loans.............................................................. 2,086.7 2,422.9
Other equity investments.................................................. 713.3 951.5
Investment in and loans to affiliates..................................... 928.5 731.1
Other invested assets..................................................... 808.2 612.2
----------------- -----------------
Total investments..................................................... 28,142.2 29,455.1
Cash and cash equivalents................................................... 1,245.5 300.5
Deferred policy acquisition costs........................................... 3,563.8 3,236.6
Amounts due from discontinued operations.................................... 2.7 572.8
Other assets................................................................ 3,051.9 2,687.4
Closed Block assets......................................................... 8,632.4 8,566.6
Separate Accounts assets.................................................... 43,302.3 36,538.7
----------------- -----------------
Total Assets................................................................ $ 87,940.8 $ 81,357.7
================= =================
LIABILITIES
Policyholders' account balances............................................. $ 20,889.7 $ 21,579.5
Future policy benefits and other policyholders' liabilities................. 4,694.2 4,553.8
Short-term and long-term debt............................................... 1,181.7 1,716.7
Other liabilities........................................................... 3,474.3 3,267.2
Closed Block liabilities.................................................... 9,077.0 9,073.7
Separate Accounts liabilities............................................... 43,211.3 36,306.3
----------------- -----------------
Total liabilities..................................................... 82,528.2 76,497.2
----------------- -----------------
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16)
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
Common stock, $1.25 par value 2.0 million shares authorized, issued
and outstanding........................................................... 2.5 2.5
Capital in excess of par value.............................................. 3,110.2 3,105.8
Retained earnings........................................................... 1,944.1 1,235.9
Accumulated other comprehensive income...................................... 355.8 516.3
----------------- -----------------
Total shareholder's equity............................................ 5,412.6 4,860.5
----------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity.................................. $ 87,940.8 $ 81,357.7
================= =================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-2
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES
Universal life and investment-type product policy fee
income...................................................... $ 1,056.2 $ 950.6 $ 874.0
Premiums...................................................... 588.1 601.5 597.6
Net investment income......................................... 2,228.1 2,282.8 2,203.6
Investment gains (losses), net................................ 100.2 (45.2) (9.8)
Commissions, fees and other income............................ 1,503.0 1,227.2 1,081.8
Contribution from the Closed Block............................ 87.1 102.5 125.0
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total revenues.......................................... 5,562.7 5,119.4 4,872.2
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
BENEFITS AND OTHER DEDUCTIONS
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances.......... 1,153.0 1,266.2 1,270.2
Policyholders' benefits....................................... 1,024.7 978.6 1,317.7
Other operating costs and expenses............................ 2,201.2 2,203.9 2,075.7
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total benefits and other deductions..................... 4,378.9 4,448.7 4,663.6
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Earnings from continuing operations before Federal
income taxes, minority interest and cumulative
effect of accounting change................................. 1,183.8 670.7 208.6
Federal income taxes.......................................... 353.1 91.5 9.7
Minority interest in net income of consolidated subsidiaries.. 125.2 54.8 81.7
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Earnings from continuing operations before cumulative
effect of accounting change................................. 705.5 524.4 117.2
Discontinued operations, net of Federal income taxes.......... 2.7 (87.2) (83.8)
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of Federal
income taxes................................................ - - (23.1)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net Earnings.................................................. $ 708.2 $ 437.2 $ 10.3
================= ================= =================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
F-3
<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Common stock, at par value, beginning and end of year......... $ 2.5 $ 2.5 $ 2.5
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Capital in excess of par value, beginning of year............. 3,105.8 3,105.8 3,105.8
Additional capital in excess of par value..................... 4.4 - -
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Capital in excess of par value, end of year................... 3,110.2 3,105.8 3,105.8
Retained earnings, beginning of year.......................... 1,235.9 798.7 788.4
Net earnings.................................................. 708.2 437.2 10.3
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Retained earnings, end of year................................ 1,944.1 1,235.9 798.7
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Accumulated other comprehensive income,
beginning of year........................................... 516.3 177.0 361.4
Other comprehensive income.................................... (160.5) 339.3 (184.4)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Accumulated other comprehensive income, end of year........... 355.8 516.3 177.0
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Total Shareholder's Equity, End of Year....................... $ 5,412.6 $ 4,860.5 $ 4,084.0
================= ================= =================
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net earnings.................................................. $ 708.2 $ 437.2 $ 10.3
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of reclassification
adjustment.................................................. (149.5) 343.7 (206.6)
Minimum pension liability adjustment.......................... (11.0) (4.4) 22.2
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Other comprehensive income.................................... (160.5) 339.3 (184.4)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Comprehensive Income.......................................... $ 547.7 $ 776.5 $ (174.1)
================= ================= =================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997 AND 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net earnings.................................................. $ 708.2 $ 437.2 $ 10.3
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances........ 1,153.0 1,266.2 1,270.2
Universal life and investment-type product
policy fee income......................................... (1,056.2) (950.6) (874.0)
Investment (gains) losses................................... (100.2) 45.2 9.8
Change in Federal income tax payable........................ 123.1 (74.4) (197.1)
Other, net.................................................. (324.9) 169.4 330.2
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net cash provided by operating activities..................... 503.0 893.0 549.4
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Maturities and repayments................................... 2,289.0 2,702.9 2,275.1
Sales....................................................... 16,972.1 10,385.9 8,964.3
Purchases................................................... (18,578.5) (13,205.4) (12,559.6)
Decrease (increase) in short-term investments............... 102.4 (555.0) 450.3
Decrease in loans to discontinued operations................ 660.0 420.1 1,017.0
Sale of subsidiaries........................................ - 261.0 -
Other, net.................................................. (341.8) (612.6) (281.0)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities.............. 1,103.2 (603.1) (133.9)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Policyholders' account balances:
Deposits.................................................. 1,508.1 1,281.7 1,925.4
Withdrawals............................................... (1,724.6) (1,886.8) (2,385.2)
Net (decrease) increase in short-term financings............ (243.5) 419.9 (.3)
Repayments of long-term debt................................ (24.5) (196.4) (124.8)
Payment of obligation to fund accumulated deficit of
discontinued operations................................... (87.2) (83.9) -
Other, net.................................................. (89.5) (62.7) (66.5)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net cash used by financing activities......................... (661.2) (528.2) (651.4)
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Change in cash and cash equivalents........................... 945.0 (238.3) (235.9)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year.................. 300.5 538.8 774.7
----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year........................ $ 1,245.5 $ 300.5 $ 538.8
================= ================= =================
Supplemental cash flow information
Interest Paid............................................... $ 130.7 $ 217.1 $ 109.9
================= ================= =================
Income Taxes Paid (Refunded)................................ $ 254.3 $ 170.0 $ (10.0)
================= ================= =================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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<PAGE>
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1) ORGANIZATION
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States ("Equitable
Life") is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Equitable Companies
Incorporated (the "Holding Company"). Equitable Life's insurance
business is conducted principally by Equitable Life and its wholly owned
life insurance subsidiaries, Equitable of Colorado ("EOC"), and, prior
to December 31, 1996, Equitable Variable Life Insurance Company
("EVLICO"). Effective January 1, 1997, EVLICO was merged into Equitable
Life, which continues to conduct the Company's insurance business.
Equitable Life's investment management business, which comprises the
Investment Services segment, is conducted principally by Alliance
Capital Management L.P. ("Alliance"), in which Equitable Life has a
57.7% ownership interest, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, Inc.
("DLJ"), an investment banking and brokerage affiliate in which
Equitable Life has a 32.5% ownership interest. AXA ("AXA"), a French
holding company for an international group of insurance and related
financial services companies, is the Holding Company's largest
shareholder, owning approximately 58.5% at December 31, 1998 (53.4% if
all securities convertible into, and options on, common stock were to be
converted or exercised).
The Insurance segment offers a variety of traditional, variable and
interest-sensitive life insurance products, disability income, annuity
products, mutual fund and other investment products to individuals and
small groups. It also administers traditional participating group
annuity contracts with conversion features, generally for corporate
qualified pension plans, and association plans which provide full
service retirement programs for individuals affiliated with professional
and trade associations. This segment includes Separate Accounts for
individual insurance and annuity products.
The Investment Services segment includes Alliance, the results of DLJ
which are accounted for on an equity basis, and, through June 10, 1997,
Equitable Real Estate Investment Management, Inc. ("EREIM"), a real
estate investment management subsidiary which was sold. Alliance
provides diversified investment fund management services to a variety of
institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and foreign
financial institutions, as well as to individual investors, principally
through a broad line of mutual funds. This segment includes
institutional Separate Accounts which provide various investment options
for large group pension clients, primarily deferred benefit contribution
plans, through pooled or single group accounts. DLJ's businesses include
securities underwriting, sales and trading, merchant banking, financial
advisory services, investment research, venture capital, correspondent
brokerage services, online interactive brokerage services and asset
management. DLJ serves institutional, corporate, governmental and
individual clients both domestically and internationally. EREIM provided
real estate investment management services, property management
services, mortgage servicing and loan asset management, and agricultural
investment management.
2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") which
require 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 accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of Equitable Life and its wholly owned life insurance subsidiary
(collectively, the "Insurance Group"); non-insurance subsidiaries,
principally Alliance and EREIM (see Note 5); and those partnerships and
joint ventures in which Equitable Life or its subsidiaries has control
F-6
<PAGE>
and a majority economic interest (collectively, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company"). The Company's investment in
DLJ is reported on the equity basis of accounting. Closed Block assets,
liabilities and results of operations are presented in the consolidated
financial statements as single line items (see Note 7). Unless
specifically stated, all other footnote disclosures contained herein
exclude the Closed Block related amounts.
All significant intercompany transactions and balances except those with
the Closed Block and discontinued operations (see Note 8) have been
eliminated in consolidation. The years "1998," "1997" and "1996" refer
to the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Certain reclassifications have been made in the amounts presented for
prior periods to conform these periods with the 1998 presentation.
Closed Block
On July 22, 1992, Equitable Life established the Closed Block for the
benefit of certain individual participating policies which were in force
on that date. The assets allocated to the Closed Block, together with
anticipated revenues from policies included in the Closed Block, were
reasonably expected to be sufficient to support such business, including
provision for payment of claims, certain expenses and taxes, and for
continuation of dividend scales payable in 1991, assuming the experience
underlying such scales continues.
Assets allocated to the Closed Block inure solely to the benefit of the
Closed Block policyholders and will not revert to the benefit of the
Holding Company. No reallocation, transfer, borrowing or lending of
assets can be made between the Closed Block and other portions of
Equitable Life's General Account, any of its Separate Accounts or any
affiliate of Equitable Life without the approval of the New York
Superintendent of Insurance (the "Superintendent"). Closed Block assets
and liabilities are carried on the same basis as similar assets and
liabilities held in the General Account. The excess of Closed Block
liabilities over Closed Block assets represents the expected future
post-tax contribution from the Closed Block which would be recognized in
income over the period the policies and contracts in the Closed Block
remain in force.
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued operations include the Group Non-Participating Wind-Up
Annuities ("Wind-Up Annuities") and the Guaranteed Interest Contract
("GIC") lines of business. An allowance was established for the premium
deficiency reserve for Wind-Up Annuities and estimated future losses of
the GIC line of business. Management reviews the adequacy of the
allowance each quarter and believes the allowance for future losses at
December 31, 1998 is adequate to provide for all future losses; however,
the quarterly allowance review continues to involve numerous estimates
and subjective judgments regarding the expected performance of
Discontinued Operations Investment Assets. There can be no assurance the
losses provided for will not differ from the losses ultimately realized.
To the extent actual results or future projections of the discontinued
operations differ from management's current best estimates and
assumptions underlying the allowance for future losses, the difference
would be reflected in the consolidated statements of earnings in
discontinued operations. In particular, to the extent income, sales
proceeds and holding periods for equity real estate differ from
management's previous assumptions, periodic adjustments to the allowance
are likely to result (see Note 8).
Accounting Changes
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information".
SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for public companies to report
information about operating segments in annual and interim financial
statements issued to shareholders. It also specifies related disclosure
requirements for products and services, geographic areas and major
customers. Generally, financial information must be reported using the
basis management uses to make operating decisions and to evaluate
business performance. The Company implemented SFAS No. 131 effective
December 31, 1998 and continues to identify two operating segments to
reflect its major businesses: Insurance and Investment Services. While
the segment descriptions are the same as those previously reported,
certain amounts have been reattributed between the two reportable
segments. Prior period comparative segment information has been
restated.
F-7
<PAGE>
In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
("AICPA") issued Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-1, "Accounting for the
Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use,"
which requires capitalization of external and certain internal costs
incurred to obtain or develop internal-use computer software during the
application development stage. The Company applied the provisions of SOP
98-1 prospectively effective January 1, 1998. The adoption of SOP 98-1
did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements. Capitalized internal-use software is amortized on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software.
The Company implemented SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of," as of
January 1, 1996. SFAS No. 121 requires long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of such assets may
not be recoverable. Effective with SFAS No. 121's adoption, impaired
real estate is written down to fair value with the impairment loss being
included in investment gains (losses), net. Before implementing SFAS No.
121, valuation allowances on real estate held for the production of
income were computed using the forecasted cash flows of the respective
properties discounted at a rate equal to the Company's cost of funds.
Adoption of the statement resulted in the release of valuation
allowances of $152.4 million and recognition of impairment losses of
$144.0 million on real estate held for production of income. Real estate
which management intends to sell or abandon is classified as real estate
held for sale. Valuation allowances on real estate held for sale
continue to be computed using the lower of depreciated cost or estimated
fair value, net of disposition costs. Initial adoption of the impairment
requirements of SFAS No. 121 to other assets to be disposed of resulted
in a charge for the cumulative effect of an accounting change of $23.1
million, net of a Federal income tax benefit of $12.4 million, due to
the writedown to fair value of building improvements relating to
facilities vacated in 1996.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In October 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 134, "Accounting for
Mortgage-Backed Securities Retained after the Securitization of Mortgage
Loans Held for Sale by a Mortgage Banking Enterprise," which amends
existing accounting and reporting standards for certain activities of
mortgage banking enterprises and other enterprises that conduct
operations that are substantially similar to the primary operations of a
mortgage banking enterprise. This statement is effective for the first
fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 1998. This statement is not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated
financial statements.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain
derivatives embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. It
requires all derivatives to be recognized on the balance sheet at fair
value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative
depends on its intended use. Derivatives not used in hedging activities
must be adjusted to fair value through earnings. Changes in the fair
value of derivatives used in hedging activities will, depending on the
nature of the hedge, either be offset in earnings against the change in
fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk being hedged or
recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged item affects
earnings. For all hedging activities, the ineffective portion of a
derivative's change in fair value will be immediately recognized in
earnings.
SFAS No. 133 requires adoption in fiscal years beginning after June 15,
1999 and permits early adoption as of the beginning of any fiscal
quarter following issuance of the statement. Retroactive application to
financial statements of prior periods is prohibited. The Company expects
to adopt SFAS No. 133 effective January 1, 2000. Adjustments resulting
from initial adoption of the new requirements will be reported in a
manner similar to the cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle and will be reflected in net income or accumulated other
comprehensive income based upon existing hedging relationships, if any.
Management currently is assessing the impact of adoption. However,
Alliance's adoption is not expected to have a significant impact on the
Company's consolidated balance sheet or statement of earnings. Also,
since most of DLJ's derivatives are carried at fair values, the
Company's consolidated earnings and financial position are not expected
to be significantly affected by DLJ's adoption of the new requirements.
F-8
<PAGE>
In late 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-7, "Deposit Accounting: Accounting
for Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts that Do Not Transfer Insurance
Risk". This SOP, effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15,
1999, provides guidance to both the insured and insurer on how to apply
the deposit method of accounting when it is required for insurance and
reinsurance contracts that do not transfer insurance risk. The SOP does
not address or change the requirements as to when deposit accounting
should be applied. SOP 98-7 applies to all entities and all insurance
and reinsurance contracts that do not transfer insurance risk except for
long-duration life and health insurance contracts. This SOP is not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated
financial statements.
In December 1997, the AICPA issued SOP 97-3, "Accounting by Insurance
and Other Enterprises for Insurance-Related Assessments". SOP 97-3
provides guidance for assessments related to insurance activities and
requirements for disclosure of certain information. SOP 97-3 is
effective for financial statements issued for periods beginning after
December 31, 1998. Restatement of previously issued financial statements
is not required. SOP 97-3 is not expected to have a material impact on
the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Valuation of Investments
Fixed maturities identified as available for sale are reported at
estimated fair value. Fixed maturities, which the Company has both the
ability and the intent to hold to maturity, are stated principally at
amortized cost. The amortized cost of fixed maturities is adjusted for
impairments in value deemed to be other than temporary.
Valuation allowances are netted against the asset categories to which
they apply.
Mortgage loans on real estate are stated at unpaid principal balances,
net of unamortized discounts and valuation allowances. Valuation
allowances are based on the present value of expected future cash flows
discounted at the loan's original effective interest rate or the
collateral value if the loan is collateral dependent. However, if
foreclosure is or becomes probable, the measurement method used is
collateral value.
Real estate, including real estate acquired in satisfaction of debt, is
stated at depreciated cost less valuation allowances. At the date of
foreclosure (including in-substance foreclosure), real estate acquired
in satisfaction of debt is valued at estimated fair value. Impaired real
estate is written down to fair value with the impairment loss being
included in investment gains (losses), net. Valuation allowances on real
estate held for sale are computed using the lower of depreciated cost or
current estimated fair value, net of disposition costs. Depreciation is
discontinued on real estate held for sale. Prior to the adoption of SFAS
No. 121, valuation allowances on real estate held for production of
income were computed using the forecasted cash flows of the respective
properties discounted at a rate equal to the Company's cost of funds.
Policy loans are stated at unpaid principal balances.
Partnerships and joint venture interests in which the Company does not
have control or a majority economic interest are reported on the equity
basis of accounting and are included either with equity real estate or
other equity investments, as appropriate.
Common stocks are carried at estimated fair value and are included in
other equity investments.
Short-term investments are stated at amortized cost which approximates
fair value and are included with other invested assets.
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Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, amounts due from banks
and highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity
of three months or less.
All securities are recorded in the consolidated financial statements on
a trade date basis.
Net Investment Income, Investment Gains, Net and Unrealized Investment
Gains (Losses)
Net investment income and realized investment gains (losses)
(collectively, "investment results") related to certain participating
group annuity contracts which are passed through to the contractholders
are reflected as interest credited to policyholders' account balances.
Realized investment gains (losses) are determined by specific
identification and are presented as a component of revenue. Changes in
valuation allowances are included in investment gains (losses).
Unrealized investment gains and losses on equity securities and fixed
maturities available for sale held by the Company are accounted for as a
separate component of accumulated comprehensive income, net of related
deferred Federal income taxes, amounts attributable to discontinued
operations, participating group annuity contracts and deferred policy
acquisition costs ("DAC") related to universal life and investment-type
products and participating traditional life contracts.
Recognition of Insurance Income and Related Expenses
Premiums from universal life and investment-type contracts are reported
as deposits to policyholders' account balances. Revenues from these
contracts consist of amounts assessed during the period against
policyholders' account balances for mortality charges, policy
administration charges and surrender charges. Policy benefits and claims
that are charged to expense include benefit claims incurred in the
period in excess of related policyholders' account balances.
Premiums from participating and non-participating traditional life and
annuity policies with life contingencies generally are recognized as
income when due. Benefits and expenses are matched with such income so
as to result in the recognition of profits over the life of the
contracts. This match is accomplished by means of the provision for
liabilities for future policy benefits and the deferral and subsequent
amortization of policy acquisition costs.
For contracts with a single premium or a limited number of premium
payments due over a significantly shorter period than the total period
over which benefits are provided, premiums are recorded as income when
due with any excess profit deferred and recognized in income in a
constant relationship to insurance in force or, for annuities, the
amount of expected future benefit payments.
Premiums from individual health contracts are recognized as income over
the period to which the premiums relate in proportion to the amount of
insurance protection provided.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
The costs of acquiring new business, principally commissions,
underwriting, agency and policy issue expenses, all of which vary with
and are primarily related to the production of new business, are
deferred. DAC is subject to recoverability testing at the time of policy
issue and loss recognition testing at the end of each accounting period.
For universal life products and investment-type products, DAC is
amortized over the expected total life of the contract group (periods
ranging from 25 to 35 years and 5 to 17 years, respectively) as a
constant percentage of estimated gross profits arising principally from
investment results, mortality and expense margins and surrender charges
based on historical and anticipated future experience, updated at the
end of each accounting period. The effect on the amortization of DAC of
revisions to estimated gross profits is reflected in earnings in the
period such estimated gross profits are revised. The effect on the DAC
asset that would result from realization of unrealized gains (losses) is
recognized with an offset to accumulated other comprehensive income in
consolidated shareholder's equity as of the balance sheet date.
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For participating traditional life policies (substantially all of which
are in the Closed Block), DAC is amortized over the expected total life
of the contract group (40 years) as a constant percentage based on the
present value of the estimated gross margin amounts expected to be
realized over the life of the contracts using the expected investment
yield. At December 31, 1998, the expected investment yield, excluding
policy loans, generally ranged from 7.29% grading to 6.5% over a 20 year
period. Estimated gross margin includes anticipated premiums and
investment results less claims and administrative expenses, changes in
the net level premium reserve and expected annual policyholder
dividends. The effect on the amortization of DAC of revisions to
estimated gross margins is reflected in earnings in the period such
estimated gross margins are revised. The effect on the DAC asset that
would result from realization of unrealized gains (losses) is recognized
with an offset to accumulated comprehensive income in consolidated
shareholder's equity as of the balance sheet date.
For non-participating traditional life and annuity policies with life
contingencies, DAC is amortized in proportion to anticipated premiums.
Assumptions as to anticipated premiums are estimated at the date of
policy issue and are consistently applied during the life of the
contracts. Deviations from estimated experience are reflected in
earnings in the period such deviations occur. For these contracts, the
amortization periods generally are for the total life of the policy.
For individual health benefit insurance, DAC is amortized over the
expected average life of the contracts (10 years for major medical
policies and 20 years for disability income ("DI") products) in
proportion to anticipated premium revenue at time of issue.
Policyholders' Account Balances and Future Policy Benefits
Policyholders' account balances for universal life and investment-type
contracts are equal to the policy account values. The policy account
values represents an accumulation of gross premium payments plus
credited interest less expense and mortality charges and withdrawals.
For participating traditional life policies, future policy benefit
liabilities are calculated using a net level premium method on the basis
of actuarial assumptions equal to guaranteed mortality and dividend fund
interest rates. The liability for annual dividends represents the
accrual of annual dividends earned. Terminal dividends are accrued in
proportion to gross margins over the life of the contract.
For non-participating traditional life insurance policies, future policy
benefit liabilities are estimated using a net level premium method on
the basis of actuarial assumptions as to mortality, persistency and
interest established at policy issue. Assumptions established at policy
issue as to mortality and persistency are based on the Insurance Group's
experience which, together with interest and expense assumptions,
includes a margin for adverse deviation. When the liabilities for future
policy benefits plus the present value of expected future gross premiums
for a product are insufficient to provide for expected future policy
benefits and expenses for that product, DAC is written off and
thereafter, if required, a premium deficiency reserve is established by
a charge to earnings. Benefit liabilities for traditional annuities
during the accumulation period are equal to accumulated contractholders'
fund balances and after annuitization are equal to the present value of
expected future payments. Interest rates used in establishing such
liabilities range from 2.25% to 11.5% for life insurance liabilities and
from 2.25% to 13.5% for annuity liabilities.
During the fourth quarter of 1996 a loss recognition study of
participating group annuity contracts and conversion annuities ("Pension
Par") was completed which included management's revised estimate of
assumptions, such as expected mortality and future investment returns.
The study's results prompted management to establish a premium
deficiency reserve which decreased earnings from continuing operations
and net earnings by $47.5 million ($73.0 million pre-tax).
Individual health benefit liabilities for active lives are estimated
using the net level premium method and assumptions as to future
morbidity, withdrawals and interest. Benefit liabilities for disabled
lives are estimated using the present value of benefits method and
experience assumptions as to claim terminations, expenses and interest.
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During the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company completed a loss
recognition study of the DI business which incorporated management's
revised estimates of future experience with regard to morbidity,
investment returns, claims and administration expenses and other
factors. The study indicated DAC was not recoverable and the reserves
were not sufficient. Earnings from continuing operations and net
earnings decreased by $208.0 million ($320.0 million pre-tax) as a
result of strengthening DI reserves by $175.0 million and writing off
unamortized DAC of $145.0 million related to DI products issued prior to
July 1993. The determination of DI reserves requires making assumptions
and estimates relating to a variety of factors, including morbidity and
interest rates, claims experience and lapse rates based on then known
facts and circumstances. Such factors as claim incidence and termination
rates can be affected by changes in the economic, legal and regulatory
environments and work ethic. While management believes its Pension Par
and DI reserves have been calculated on a reasonable basis and are
adequate, there can be no assurance reserves will be sufficient to
provide for future liabilities.
Claim reserves and associated liabilities for individual DI and major
medical policies were $938.6 million and $886.7 million at December 31,
1998 and 1997, respectively. Incurred benefits (benefits paid plus
changes in claim reserves) and benefits paid for individual DI and major
medical policies (excluding reserve strengthening in 1996) are
summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Incurred benefits related to current year.......... $ 202.1 $ 190.2 $ 189.0
Incurred benefits related to prior years........... 22.2 2.1 69.1
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Incurred Benefits............................ $ 224.3 $ 192.3 $ 258.1
================= ================ =================
Benefits paid related to current year.............. $ 17.0 $ 28.8 $ 32.6
Benefits paid related to prior years............... 155.4 146.2 153.3
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Benefits Paid................................ $ 172.4 $ 175.0 $ 185.9
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
Policyholders' Dividends
The amount of policyholders' dividends to be paid (including those on
policies included in the Closed Block) is determined annually by
Equitable Life's board of directors. The aggregate amount of
policyholders' dividends is related to actual interest, mortality,
morbidity and expense experience for the year and judgment as to the
appropriate level of statutory surplus to be retained by Equitable Life.
At December 31, 1998, participating policies, including those in the
Closed Block, represent approximately 19.9% ($49.3 billion) of directly
written life insurance in force, net of amounts ceded.
Federal Income Taxes
The Company files a consolidated Federal income tax return with the
Holding Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Current Federal
income taxes are charged or credited to operations based upon amounts
estimated to be payable or recoverable as a result of taxable operations
for the current year. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are
recognized based on the difference between financial statement carrying
amounts and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted
income tax rates and laws.
Separate Accounts
Separate Accounts are established in conformity with the New York State
Insurance Law and generally are not chargeable with liabilities that
arise from any other business of the Insurance Group. Separate Accounts
assets are subject to General Account claims only to the extent the
value of such assets exceeds Separate Accounts liabilities.
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Assets and liabilities of the Separate Accounts, representing net
deposits and accumulated net investment earnings less fees, held
primarily for the benefit of contractholders, and for which the
Insurance Group does not bear the investment risk, are shown as separate
captions in the consolidated balance sheets. The Insurance Group bears
the investment risk on assets held in one Separate Account; therefore,
such assets are carried on the same basis as similar assets held in the
General Account portfolio. Assets held in the other Separate Accounts
are carried at quoted market values or, where quoted values are not
available, at estimated fair values as determined by the Insurance
Group.
The investment results of Separate Accounts on which the Insurance Group
does not bear the investment risk are reflected directly in Separate
Accounts liabilities. For 1998, 1997 and 1996, investment results of
such Separate Accounts were $4,591.0 million, $3,411.1 million and
$2,970.6 million, respectively.
Deposits to Separate Accounts are reported as increases in Separate
Accounts liabilities and are not reported in revenues. Mortality, policy
administration and surrender charges on all Separate Accounts are
included in revenues.
Employee Stock Option Plan
The Company accounts for stock option plans sponsored by the Holding
Company, DLJ and Alliance in accordance with the provisions of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, "Accounting for
Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. In accordance
with the Statement, compensation expense is recorded on the date of
grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeds
the option price. See Note 22 for the pro forma disclosures for the
Holding Company, DLJ and Alliance required by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation".
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3) INVESTMENTS
The following tables provide additional information relating to fixed
maturities and equity securities:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated
Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
----------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
December 31, 1998
Fixed Maturities:
Available for Sale:
Corporate.......................... $ 14,520.8 $ 793.6 $ 379.6 $ 14,934.8
Mortgage-backed.................... 1,807.9 23.3 .9 1,830.3
U.S. Treasury securities and
U.S. government and
agency securities................ 1,464.1 107.6 .7 1,571.0
States and political subdivisions.. 55.0 9.9 - 64.9
Foreign governments................ 363.3 20.9 30.0 354.2
Redeemable preferred stock......... 242.7 7.0 11.2 238.5
----------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Available for Sale............... $ 18,453.8 $ 962.3 $ 422.4 $ 18,993.7
================= ================= ================ =================
Held to Maturity: Corporate......... $ 125.0 $ - $ - $ 125.0
================= ================= ================ =================
Equity Securities:
Common stock......................... $ 58.3 $ 114.9 $ 22.5 $ 150.7
================= ================= ================ =================
December 31, 1997
Fixed Maturities:
Available for Sale:
Corporate.......................... $ 14,850.5 $ 785.0 $ 74.5 $ 15,561.0
Mortgage-backed.................... 1,702.8 23.5 1.3 1,725.0
U.S. Treasury securities and
U.S. government and
agency securities................ 1,583.2 83.9 .6 1,666.5
States and political subdivisions.. 52.8 6.8 .1 59.5
Foreign governments................ 442.4 44.8 2.0 485.2
Redeemable preferred stock......... 128.0 6.7 1.0 133.7
----------------- ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Available for Sale............... $ 18,759.7 $ 950.7 $ 79.5 $ 19,630.9
================= ================= ================ =================
Equity Securities:
Common stock......................... $ 408.4 $ 48.7 $ 15.0 $ 442.1
================= ================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
For publicly traded fixed maturities and equity securities, estimated
fair value is determined using quoted market prices. For fixed
maturities without a readily ascertainable market value, the Company
determines an estimated fair value using a discounted cash flow
approach, including provisions for credit risk, generally based on the
assumption such securities will be held to maturity. Estimated fair
values for equity securities, substantially all of which do not have a
readily ascertainable market value, have been determined by the Company.
Such estimated fair values do not necessarily represent the values for
which these securities could have been sold at the dates of the
consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, securities
without a readily ascertainable market value having an amortized cost of
$3,539.9 million and $3,759.2 million, respectively, had estimated fair
values of $3,748.5 million and $3,903.9 million, respectively.
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The contractual maturity of bonds at December 31, 1998 is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Available for Sale
------------------------------------
Amortized Estimated
Cost Fair Value
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Due in one year or less................................................ $ 324.8 $ 323.4
Due in years two through five.......................................... 3,778.2 3,787.9
Due in years six through ten........................................... 6,543.4 6,594.1
Due after ten years.................................................... 5,756.8 6,219.5
Mortgage-backed securities............................................. 1,807.9 1,830.3
---------------- -----------------
Total.................................................................. $ 18,211.1 $ 18,755.2
================ =================
</TABLE>
Corporate bonds held to maturity with an amortized cost and estimated
fair value of $125.0 million are due in one year or less.
Bonds not due at a single maturity date have been included in the above
table in the year of final maturity. Actual maturities will differ from
contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or
prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
The Insurance Group's fixed maturity investment portfolio includes
corporate high yield securities consisting of public high yield bonds,
redeemable preferred stocks and directly negotiated debt in leveraged
buyout transactions. The Insurance Group seeks to minimize the higher
than normal credit risks associated with such securities by monitoring
concentrations in any single issuer or a particular industry group.
Certain of these corporate high yield securities are classified as other
than investment grade by the various rating agencies, i.e., a rating
below Baa or National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC")
designation of 3 (medium grade), 4 or 5 (below investment grade) or 6
(in or near default). At December 31, 1998, approximately 15.1% of the
$18,336.1 million aggregate amortized cost of bonds held by the Company
was considered to be other than investment grade.
In addition, the Insurance Group is an equity investor in limited
partnership interests which primarily invest in securities considered to
be other than investment grade.
Fixed maturity investments with restructured or modified terms are not
material.
Investment valuation allowances and changes thereto are shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balances, beginning of year........................ $ 384.5 $ 137.1 $ 325.3
SFAS No. 121 release............................... - - (152.4)
Additions charged to income........................ 86.2 334.6 125.0
Deductions for writedowns and
asset dispositions............................... (240.1) (87.2) (160.8)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Balances, End of Year.............................. $ 230.6 $ 384.5 $ 137.1
================= ================ =================
Balances, end of year comprise:
Mortgage loans on real estate.................... $ 34.3 $ 55.8 $ 50.4
Equity real estate............................... 196.3 328.7 86.7
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total.............................................. $ 230.6 $ 384.5 $ 137.1
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
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At December 31, 1998, the carrying value of fixed maturities which are
non-income producing for the twelve months preceding the consolidated
balance sheet date was $60.8 million.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, mortgage loans on real estate with
scheduled payments 60 days (90 days for agricultural mortgages) or more
past due or in foreclosure (collectively, "problem mortgage loans on
real estate") had an amortized cost of $7.0 million (0.2% of total
mortgage loans on real estate) and $23.4 million (0.9% of total mortgage
loans on real estate), respectively.
The payment terms of mortgage loans on real estate may from time to time
be restructured or modified. The investment in restructured mortgage
loans on real estate, based on amortized cost, amounted to $115.1
million and $183.4 million at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Gross interest income on restructured mortgage loans on real estate that
would have been recorded in accordance with the original terms of such
loans amounted to $10.3 million, $17.2 million and $35.5 million in
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Gross interest income on these loans
included in net investment income aggregated $8.3 million, $12.7 million
and $28.2 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Impaired mortgage loans (as defined under SFAS No. 114) along with the
related provision for losses were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
----------------------------------------
1998 1997
------------------- -------------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Impaired mortgage loans with provision for losses.................. $ 125.4 $ 196.7
Impaired mortgage loans without provision for losses............... 8.6 3.6
------------------- -------------------
Recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans..................... 134.0 200.3
Provision for losses............................................... (29.0) (51.8)
------------------- -------------------
Net Impaired Mortgage Loans........................................ $ 105.0 $ 148.5
=================== ===================
</TABLE>
Impaired mortgage loans without provision for losses are loans where the
fair value of the collateral or the net present value of the expected
future cash flows related to the loan equals or exceeds the recorded
investment. Interest income earned on loans where the collateral value
is used to measure impairment is recorded on a cash basis. Interest
income on loans where the present value method is used to measure
impairment is accrued on the net carrying value amount of the loan at
the interest rate used to discount the cash flows. Changes in the
present value attributable to changes in the amount or timing of
expected cash flows are reported as investment gains or losses.
During 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, the Company's average recorded
investment in impaired mortgage loans was $161.3 million, $246.9 million
and $552.1 million. Interest income recognized on these impaired
mortgage loans totaled $12.3 million, $15.2 million and $38.8 million
($.9 million, $2.3 million and $17.9 million recognized on a cash basis)
for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The Insurance Group's investment in equity real estate is through direct
ownership and through investments in real estate joint ventures. At
December 31, 1998 and 1997, the carrying value of equity real estate
held for sale amounted to $836.2 million and $1,023.5 million,
respectively. For 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, real estate of $7.1
million, $152.0 million and $58.7 million was acquired in satisfaction
of debt. At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company owned $552.3 million
and $693.3 million, respectively, of real estate acquired in
satisfaction of debt.
Depreciation of real estate held for production of income is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
properties, which generally range from 40 to 50 years. Accumulated
depreciation on real estate was $374.8 million and $541.1 million at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Depreciation expense on real
estate totaled $30.5 million, $74.9 million and $91.8 million for 1998,
1997 and 1996, respectively.
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<PAGE>
4) JOINT VENTURES AND PARTNERSHIPS
Summarized combined financial information for real estate joint ventures
(25 and 29 individual ventures as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively) and for limited partnership interests accounted for under
the equity method, in which the Company has an investment of $10.0
million or greater and an equity interest of 10% or greater, is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
BALANCE SHEETS
Investments in real estate, at depreciated cost........................ $ 913.7 $ 1,700.9
Investments in securities, generally at estimated fair value........... 636.9 1,374.8
Cash and cash equivalents.............................................. 85.9 105.4
Other assets........................................................... 279.8 584.9
---------------- -----------------
Total Assets........................................................... $ 1,916.3 $ 3,766.0
================ =================
Borrowed funds - third party........................................... $ 367.1 $ 493.4
Borrowed funds - the Company........................................... 30.1 31.2
Other liabilities...................................................... 197.2 284.0
---------------- -----------------
Total liabilities...................................................... 594.4 808.6
---------------- -----------------
Partners' capital...................................................... 1,321.9 2,957.4
---------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital................................ $ 1,916.3 $ 3,766.0
================ =================
Equity in partners' capital included above............................. $ 312.9 $ 568.5
Equity in limited partnership interests not included above............. 442.1 331.8
Other.................................................................. .7 4.3
---------------- -----------------
Carrying Value......................................................... $ 755.7 $ 904.6
================ =================
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Revenues of real estate joint ventures............. $ 246.1 $ 310.5 $ 348.9
Revenues of other limited partnership interests.... 128.9 506.3 386.1
Interest expense - third party..................... (33.3) (91.8) (111.0)
Interest expense - the Company..................... (2.6) (7.2) (30.0)
Other expenses..................................... (197.0) (263.6) (282.5)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net Earnings....................................... $ 142.1 $ 454.2 $ 311.5
================= ================ =================
Equity in net earnings included above.............. $ 59.6 $ 76.7 $ 73.9
Equity in net earnings of limited partnership
interests not included above..................... 22.7 69.5 35.8
Other.............................................. - (.9) .9
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Equity in Net Earnings....................... $ 82.3 $ 145.3 $ 110.6
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
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5) NET INVESTMENT INCOME AND INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)
The sources of net investment income are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed maturities................................... $ 1,489.0 $ 1,459.4 $ 1,307.4
Mortgage loans on real estate...................... 235.4 260.8 303.0
Equity real estate................................. 356.1 390.4 442.4
Other equity investments........................... 83.8 156.9 122.0
Policy loans....................................... 144.9 177.0 160.3
Other investment income............................ 185.7 181.7 217.4
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Gross investment income.......................... 2,494.9 2,626.2 2,552.5
Investment expenses.............................. (266.8) (343.4) (348.9)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net Investment Income.............................. $ 2,228.1 $ 2,282.8 $ 2,203.6
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
Investment gains (losses), net, including changes in the valuation
allowances, are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Fixed maturities................................... $ (24.3) $ 88.1 $ 60.5
Mortgage loans on real estate...................... (10.9) (11.2) (27.3)
Equity real estate................................. 74.5 (391.3) (79.7)
Other equity investments........................... 29.9 14.1 18.9
Sale of subsidiaries............................... (2.6) 252.1 -
Issuance and sales of Alliance Units............... 19.8 - 20.6
Issuance and sale of DLJ common stock.............. 18.2 3.0 -
Other.............................................. (4.4) - (2.8)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Investment Gains (Losses), Net..................... $ 100.2 $ (45.2) $ (9.8)
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
Writedowns of fixed maturities amounted to $101.6 million, $11.7 million
and $29.9 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, and writedowns
of equity real estate subsequent to the adoption of SFAS No. 121
amounted to $136.4 million for 1997. In the fourth quarter of 1997, the
Company reclassified $1,095.4 million depreciated cost of equity real
estate from real estate held for the production of income to real estate
held for sale. Additions to valuation allowances of $227.6 million were
recorded upon these transfers. Additionally, in fourth quarter 1997,
$132.3 million of writedowns on real estate held for production of
income were recorded.
For 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, proceeds received on sales of
fixed maturities classified as available for sale amounted to $15,961.0
million, $9,789.7 million and $8,353.5 million. Gross gains of $149.3
million, $166.0 million and $154.2 million and gross losses of $95.1
million, $108.8 million and $92.7 million, respectively, were realized
on these sales. The change in unrealized investment gains (losses)
related to fixed maturities classified as available for sale for 1998,
1997 and 1996 amounted to $(331.7) million, $513.4 million and $(258.0)
million, respectively.
For 1998, 1997 and 1996, investment results passed through to certain
participating group annuity contracts as interest credited to
policyholders' account balances amounted to $136.9 million, $137.5
million and $136.7 million, respectively.
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<PAGE>
On June 10, 1997, Equitable Life sold EREIM (other than its interest in
Column Financial, Inc.) ("ERE") to Lend Lease Corporation Limited ("Lend
Lease"), a publicly traded, international property and financial
services company based in Sydney, Australia. The total purchase price
was $400.0 million and consisted of $300.0 million in cash and a $100.0
million note which was paid in 1998. The Company recognized an
investment gain of $162.4 million, net of Federal income tax of $87.4
million as a result of this transaction. Equitable Life entered into
long-term advisory agreements whereby ERE continues to provide
substantially the same services to Equitable Life's General Account and
Separate Accounts, for substantially the same fees, as provided prior to
the sale.
Through June 10, 1997 and for the year ended December 31, 1996,
respectively, the businesses sold reported combined revenues of $91.6
million and $226.1 million and combined net earnings of $10.7 million
and $30.7 million.
In 1996, Alliance acquired the business of Cursitor Holdings L.P. and
Cursitor Holdings Limited (collectively, "Cursitor") for approximately
$159.0 million. The purchase price consisted of $94.3 million in cash,
1.8 million of Alliance's publicly traded units ("Alliance Units"), 6%
notes aggregating $21.5 million payable ratably over four years, and
additional consideration to be determined at a later date but currently
estimated to not exceed $10.0 million. The excess of the purchase price,
including acquisition costs and minority interest, over the fair value
of Cursitor's net assets acquired resulted in the recognition of
intangible assets consisting of costs assigned to contracts acquired and
goodwill of approximately $122.8 million and $38.3 million,
respectively. The Company recognized an investment gain of $20.6 million
as a result of the issuance of Alliance Units in this transaction. On
June 30, 1997, Alliance reduced the recorded value of goodwill and
contracts associated with Alliance's acquisition of Cursitor by $120.9
million. This charge reflected Alliance's view that Cursitor's
continuing decline in assets under management and its reduced
profitability, resulting from relative investment underperformance, no
longer supported the carrying value of its investment. As a result, the
Company's earnings from continuing operations before cumulative effect
of accounting change for 1997 included a charge of $59.5 million, net of
a Federal income tax benefit of $10.0 million and minority interest of
$51.4 million. The remaining balance of intangible assets is being
amortized over its estimated useful life of 20 years. At December 31,
1998, the Company's ownership of Alliance Units was approximately 56.7%.
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Net unrealized investment gains (losses), included in the consolidated
balance sheets as a component of accumulated comprehensive income and
the changes for the corresponding years, are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, beginning of year......................... $ 533.6 $ 189.9 $ 396.5
Changes in unrealized investment gains (losses).... (242.4) 543.3 (297.6)
Changes in unrealized investment losses
(gains) attributable to:
Participating group annuity contracts.......... (5.7) 53.2 -
DAC............................................ 13.2 (89.0) 42.3
Deferred Federal income taxes.................. 85.4 (163.8) 48.7
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Balance, End of Year............................... $ 384.1 $ 533.6 $ 189.9
================= ================ =================
Balance, end of year comprises:
Unrealized investment gains on:
Fixed maturities............................... $ 539.9 $ 871.2 $ 357.8
Other equity investments....................... 92.4 33.7 31.6
Other, principally Closed Block................ 111.1 80.9 53.1
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total........................................ 743.4 985.8 442.5
Amounts of unrealized investment gains
attributable to:
Participating group annuity contracts........ (24.7) (19.0) (72.2)
DAC.......................................... (127.8) (141.0) (52.0)
Deferred Federal income taxes................ (206.8) (292.2) (128.4)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total.............................................. $ 384.1 $ 533.6 $ 189.9
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
6) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive income represents cumulative gains and
losses on items that are not reflected in earnings. The balances for the
years 1998, 1997 and 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Unrealized gains on investments.................... $ 384.1 $ 533.6 $ 189.9
Minimum pension liability.......................... (28.3) (17.3) (12.9)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income............................. $ 355.8 $ 516.3 $ 177.0
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
The components of other comprehensive income for the years 1998, 1997
and 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities:
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during
the period..................................... $ (186.1) $ 564.0 $ (249.8)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses
included in net earnings....................... (56.3) (20.7) (47.8)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investment
securities....................................... (242.4) 543.3 (297.6)
Adjustments for policyholder liabilities,
DAC and deferred
Federal income taxes............................. 92.9 (199.6) 91.0
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of
reclassification and adjustments................. (149.5) 343.7 (206.6)
Change in minimum pension liability................ (11.0) (4.4) 22.2
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total Other Comprehensive Income................... $ (160.5) $ 339.3 $ (184.4)
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
7) CLOSED BLOCK
Summarized financial information for the Closed Block follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Fixed Maturities:
Available for sale, at estimated fair value (amortized cost,
$4,149.0 and $4,059.4)........................................... $ 4,373.2 $ 4,231.0
Mortgage loans on real estate........................................ 1,633.4 1,341.6
Policy loans......................................................... 1,641.2 1,700.2
Cash and other invested assets....................................... 86.5 282.0
DAC.................................................................. 676.5 775.2
Other assets......................................................... 221.6 236.6
----------------- -----------------
Total Assets......................................................... $ 8,632.4 $ 8,566.6
================= =================
Liabilities
Future policy benefits and policyholders' account balances........... $ 9,013.1 $ 8,993.2
Other liabilities.................................................... 63.9 80.5
----------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities.................................................... $ 9,077.0 $ 9,073.7
================= =================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Premiums and other revenue......................... $ 661.7 $ 687.1 $ 724.8
Investment income (net of investment
expenses of $15.5, $27.0 and $27.3).............. 569.7 574.9 546.6
Investment losses, net............................. .5 (42.4) (5.5)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total revenues............................... 1,231.9 1,219.6 1,265.9
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Benefits and Other Deductions
Policyholders' benefits and dividends.............. 1,082.0 1,066.7 1,106.3
Other operating costs and expenses................. 62.8 50.4 34.6
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total benefits and other deductions.......... 1,144.8 1,117.1 1,140.9
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Contribution from the Closed Block................. $ 87.1 $ 102.5 $ 125.0
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, problem mortgage loans on real estate had
an amortized cost of $5.1 million and $8.1 million, respectively, and
mortgage loans on real estate for which the payment terms have been
restructured had an amortized cost of $26.0 million and $70.5 million,
respectively.
Impaired mortgage loans (as defined under SFAS No. 114) along with the
related provision for losses were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Impaired mortgage loans with provision for losses...................... $ 55.5 $ 109.1
Impaired mortgage loans without provision for losses................... 7.6 .6
---------------- -----------------
Recorded investment in impaired mortgages.............................. 63.1 109.7
Provision for losses................................................... (10.1) (17.4)
---------------- -----------------
Net Impaired Mortgage Loans............................................ $ 53.0 $ 92.3
================ =================
</TABLE>
During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Closed Block's average recorded
investment in impaired mortgage loans was $85.5 million, $110.2 million
and $153.8 million, respectively. Interest income recognized on these
impaired mortgage loans totaled $4.7 million, $9.4 million and $10.9
million ($1.5 million, $4.1 million and $4.7 million recognized on a
cash basis) for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Valuation allowances amounted to $11.1 million and $18.5 million on
mortgage loans on real estate and $15.4 million and $16.8 million on
equity real estate at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. As of
January 1, 1996, the adoption of SFAS No. 121 resulted in the
recognition of impairment losses of $5.6 million on real estate held for
production of income. Writedowns of fixed maturities amounted to $3.5
million and $12.8 million for 1997 and 1996, respectively. Writedowns of
equity real estate subsequent to the adoption of SFAS No. 121 amounted
to $28.8 million for 1997.
In the fourth quarter of 1997, $72.9 million depreciated cost of equity
real estate held for production of income was reclassified to equity
real estate held for sale. Additions to valuation allowances of $15.4
million were recorded upon these transfers. Additionally, in fourth
quarter 1997, $28.8 million of writedowns on real estate held for
production of income were recorded.
Many expenses related to Closed Block operations are charged to
operations outside of the Closed Block; accordingly, the contribution
from the Closed Block does not represent the actual profitability of the
Closed Block operations. Operating costs and expenses outside of the
Closed Block are, therefore, disproportionate to the business outside of
the Closed Block.
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<PAGE>
8) DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Summarized financial information for discontinued operations follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Mortgage loans on real estate........................................ $ 553.9 $ 635.2
Equity real estate................................................... 611.0 874.5
Other equity investments............................................. 115.1 209.3
Other invested assets................................................ 24.9 152.4
----------------- -----------------
Total investments.................................................. 1,304.9 1,871.4
Cash and cash equivalents............................................ 34.7 106.8
Other assets......................................................... 219.0 243.8
----------------- -----------------
Total Assets......................................................... $ 1,558.6 $ 2,222.0
================= =================
Liabilities
Policyholders' liabilities........................................... $ 1,021.7 $ 1,048.3
Allowance for future losses.......................................... 305.1 259.2
Amounts due to continuing operations................................. 2.7 572.8
Other liabilities.................................................... 229.1 341.7
----------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities.................................................... $ 1,558.6 $ 2,222.0
================= =================
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues
Investment income (net of investment
expenses of $63.3, $97.3 and $127.5)............. $ 160.4 $ 188.6 $ 245.4
Investment gains (losses), net..................... 35.7 (173.7) (18.9)
Policy fees, premiums and other income............. (4.3) .2 .2
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total revenues..................................... 191.8 15.1 226.7
Benefits and other deductions...................... 141.5 169.5 250.4
Earnings added (losses charged) to allowance
for future losses................................ 50.3 (154.4) (23.7)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Pre-tax loss from operations....................... - - -
Pre-tax earnings from releasing (loss from
strengthening) of the allowance for future
losses........................................... 4.2 (134.1) (129.0)
Federal income tax (expense) benefit............... (1.5) 46.9 45.2
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Earnings (Loss) from Discontinued Operations....... $ 2.7 $ (87.2) $ (83.8)
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The Company's quarterly process for evaluating the allowance for future
losses applies the current period's results of the discontinued
operations against the allowance, re-estimates future losses and adjusts
the allowance, if appropriate. Additionally, as part of the Company's
annual planning process which takes place in the fourth quarter of each
year, investment and benefit cash flow projections are prepared. These
updated assumptions and estimates resulted in a release of allowance in
1998 and strengthening of allowance in 1997 and 1996.
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<PAGE>
In the fourth quarter of 1997, $329.9 million depreciated cost of equity
real estate was reclassified from equity real estate held for production
of income to real estate held for sale. Additions to valuation
allowances of $79.8 million were recognized upon these transfers.
Additionally, in fourth quarter 1997, $92.5 million of writedowns on
real estate held for production of income were recognized.
Benefits and other deductions includes $26.6 million, $53.3 million and
$114.3 million of interest expense related to amounts borrowed from
continuing operations in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Valuation allowances amounted to $3.0 million and $28.4 million on
mortgage loans on real estate and $34.8 million and $88.4 million on
equity real estate at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. As of
January 1, 1996, the adoption of SFAS No. 121 resulted in a release of
existing valuation allowances of $71.9 million on equity real estate and
recognition of impairment losses of $69.8 million on real estate held
for production of income. Writedowns of equity real estate subsequent to
the adoption of SFAS No. 121 amounted to $95.7 million and $12.3 million
for 1997 and 1996, respectively.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, problem mortgage loans on real estate had
amortized costs of $1.1 million and $11.0 million, respectively, and
mortgage loans on real estate for which the payment terms have been
restructured had amortized costs of $3.5 million and $109.4 million,
respectively.
Impaired mortgage loans (as defined under SFAS No. 114) along with the
related provision for losses were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Impaired mortgage loans with provision for losses...................... $ 6.7 $ 101.8
Impaired mortgage loans without provision for losses................... 8.5 .2
---------------- -----------------
Recorded investment in impaired mortgages.............................. 15.2 102.0
Provision for losses................................................... (2.1) (27.3)
---------------- -----------------
Net Impaired Mortgage Loans............................................ $ 13.1 $ 74.7
================ =================
</TABLE>
During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the discontinued operations' average
recorded investment in impaired mortgage loans was $73.3 million, $89.2
million and $134.8 million, respectively. Interest income recognized on
these impaired mortgage loans totaled $4.7 million, $6.6 million and
$10.1 million ($3.4 million, $5.3 million and $7.5 million recognized on
a cash basis) for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, discontinued operations had carrying
values of $50.0 million and $156.2 million, respectively, of real estate
acquired in satisfaction of debt.
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<PAGE>
9) SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Short-term and long-term debt consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997
----------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Short-term debt...................................................... $ 179.3 $ 422.2
----------------- -----------------
Long-term debt:
Equitable Life:
6.95% surplus notes scheduled to mature 2005....................... 399.4 399.4
7.70% surplus notes scheduled to mature 2015....................... 199.7 199.7
Other.............................................................. .3 .3
----------------- -----------------
Total Equitable Life........................................... 599.4 599.4
----------------- -----------------
Wholly Owned and Joint Venture Real Estate:
Mortgage notes, 5.91% - 12.00%, due through 2017................... 392.2 676.6
----------------- -----------------
Alliance:
Other.............................................................. 10.8 18.5
----------------- -----------------
Total long-term debt................................................. 1,002.4 1,294.5
----------------- -----------------
Total Short-term and Long-term Debt.................................. $ 1,181.7 $ 1,716.7
================= =================
</TABLE>
Short-term Debt
Equitable Life has a $350.0 million bank credit facility available to
fund short-term working capital needs and to facilitate the securities
settlement process. The credit facility consists of two types of
borrowing options with varying interest rates and expires in September
2000. The interest rates are based on external indices dependent on the
type of borrowing and at December 31, 1998 range from 5.23% to 7.75%.
There were no borrowings outstanding under this bank credit facility at
December 31, 1998.
Equitable Life has a commercial paper program with an issue limit of
$500.0 million. This program is available for general corporate purposes
used to support Equitable Life's liquidity needs and is supported by
Equitable Life's existing $350.0 million bank credit facility. At
December 31, 1998, there were no borrowings outstanding under this
program.
During July 1998, Alliance entered into a $425.0 million five-year
revolving credit facility with a group of commercial banks which
replaced a $250.0 million revolving credit facility. Under the facility,
the interest rate, at the option of Alliance, is a floating rate
generally based upon a defined prime rate, a rate related to the London
Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or the Federal Funds Rate. A facility
fee is payable on the total facility. During September 1998, Alliance
increased the size of its commercial paper program from $250.0 million
to $425.0 million. Borrowings from these two sources may not exceed
$425.0 million in the aggregate. The revolving credit facility provides
backup liquidity for commercial paper issued under Alliance's commercial
paper program and can be used as a direct source of borrowing. The
revolving credit facility contains covenants which require Alliance to,
among other things, meet certain financial ratios. As of December 31,
1998, Alliance had commercial paper outstanding totaling $179.5 million
at an effective interest rate of 5.5% and there were no borrowings
outstanding under Alliance's revolving credit facility.
Long-term Debt
Several of the long-term debt agreements have restrictive covenants
related to the total amount of debt, net tangible assets and other
matters. The Company is in compliance with all debt covenants.
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<PAGE>
The Company has pledged real estate, mortgage loans, cash and securities
amounting to $640.2 million and $1,164.0 million at December 31, 1998
and 1997, respectively, as collateral for certain short-term and
long-term debt.
At December 31, 1998, aggregate maturities of the long-term debt based
on required principal payments at maturity for 1999 and the succeeding
four years are $322.8 million, $6.9 million, $1.7 million, $1.8 million
and $2.0 million, respectively, and $668.0 million thereafter.
10) FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
A summary of the Federal income tax expense in the consolidated
statements of earnings is shown below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Federal income tax expense (benefit):
Current.......................................... $ 283.3 $ 186.5 $ 97.9
Deferred......................................... 69.8 (95.0) (88.2)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total.............................................. $ 353.1 $ 91.5 $ 9.7
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The Federal income taxes attributable to consolidated operations are
different from the amounts determined by multiplying the earnings before
Federal income taxes and minority interest by the expected Federal
income tax rate of 35%. The sources of the difference and the tax
effects of each are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Expected Federal income tax expense................ $ 414.3 $ 234.7 $ 73.0
Non-taxable minority interest...................... (33.2) (38.0) (28.6)
Adjustment of tax audit reserves................... 16.0 (81.7) 6.9
Equity in unconsolidated subsidiaries.............. (39.3) (45.1) (32.3)
Other.............................................. (4.7) 21.6 (9.3)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Federal Income Tax Expense......................... $ 353.1 $ 91.5 $ 9.7
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The components of the net deferred Federal income taxes are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, 1998 December 31, 1997
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
--------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation and related benefits...... $ 235.3 $ - $ 257.9 $ -
Other.................................. 27.8 - 30.7 -
DAC, reserves and reinsurance.......... - 231.4 - 222.8
Investments............................ - 364.4 - 405.7
--------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
Total.................................. $ 263.1 $ 595.8 $ 288.6 $ 628.5
=============== ================ =============== ===============
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
The deferred Federal income taxes impacting operations reflect the net
tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts
used for income tax purposes. The sources of these temporary differences
and the tax effects of each are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
DAC, reserves and reinsurance...................... $ (7.7) $ 46.2 $ (156.2)
Investments........................................ 46.8 (113.8) 78.6
Compensation and related benefits.................. 28.6 3.7 22.3
Other.............................................. 2.1 (31.1) (32.9)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Deferred Federal Income Tax
Expense (Benefit)................................ $ 69.8 $ (95.0) $ (88.2)
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") is in the process of examining
the Holding Company's consolidated Federal income tax returns for the
years 1992 through 1996. Management believes these audits will have no
material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.
11) REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS
The Insurance Group assumes and cedes reinsurance with other insurance
companies. The Insurance Group evaluates the financial condition of its
reinsurers to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer
insolvencies. Ceded reinsurance does not relieve the originating insurer
of liability. The effect of reinsurance (excluding group life and
health) is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Direct premiums.................................... $ 438.8 $ 448.6 $ 461.4
Reinsurance assumed................................ 203.6 198.3 177.5
Reinsurance ceded.................................. (54.3) (45.4) (41.3)
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Premiums........................................... $ 588.1 $ 601.5 $ 597.6
================= ================ =================
Universal Life and Investment-type Product
Policy Fee Income Ceded.......................... $ 75.7 $ 61.0 $ 48.2
================= ================ =================
Policyholders' Benefits Ceded...................... $ 85.9 $ 70.6 $ 54.1
================= ================ =================
Interest Credited to Policyholders' Account
Balances Ceded................................... $ 39.5 $ 36.4 $ 32.3
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
Beginning in May 1997, the Company began reinsuring on a yearly renewal
term basis 90% of the mortality risk on new issues of certain term,
universal and variable life products. During 1996, the Company's
retention limit on joint survivorship policies was increased to $15.0
million. Effective January 1, 1994, all in force business above $5.0
million was reinsured. The Insurance Group also reinsures the entire
risk on certain substandard underwriting risks as well as in certain
other cases.
The Insurance Group cedes 100% of its group life and health business to
a third party insurance company. Premiums ceded totaled $1.3 million,
$1.6 million and $2.4 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Ceded death and disability benefits totaled $15.6 million, $4.3 million
and $21.2 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Insurance
liabilities ceded totaled $560.3 million and $593.8 million at December
31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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<PAGE>
12) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company sponsors qualified and non-qualified defined benefit plans
covering substantially all employees (including certain qualified
part-time employees), managers and certain agents. The pension plans are
non-contributory. Equitable Life's benefits are based on a cash balance
formula or years of service and final average earnings, if greater,
under certain grandfathering rules in the plans. Alliance's benefits are
based on years of credited service, average final base salary and
primary social security benefits. The Company's funding policy is to
make the minimum contribution required by the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA").
Components of net periodic pension cost (credit) for the qualified and
non-qualified plans are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost....................................... $ 33.2 $ 32.5 $ 33.8
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations..... 129.2 128.2 120.8
Actual return on assets............................ (175.6) (307.6) (181.4)
Net amortization and deferrals..................... 6.1 166.6 43.4
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net Periodic Pension Cost (Credit)................. $ (7.1) $ 19.7 $ 16.6
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
The plan's projected benefit obligation under the qualified and
non-qualified plans was comprised of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Benefit obligation, beginning of year.................................. $ 1,801.3 $ 1,765.5
Service cost........................................................... 33.2 32.5
Interest cost.......................................................... 129.2 128.2
Actuarial (gains) losses............................................... 108.4 (15.5)
Benefits paid.......................................................... (138.7) (109.4)
---------------- -----------------
Benefit Obligation, End of Year........................................ $ 1,933.4 $ 1,801.3
================ =================
</TABLE>
The funded status of the qualified and non-qualified pension plans is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Plan assets at fair value, beginning of year........................... $ 1,867.4 $ 1,626.0
Actual return on plan assets........................................... 338.9 307.5
Contributions.......................................................... - 30.0
Benefits paid and fees................................................. (123.2) (96.1)
---------------- -----------------
Plan assets at fair value, end of year................................. 2,083.1 1,867.4
Projected benefit obligations.......................................... 1,933.4 1,801.3
---------------- -----------------
Projected benefit obligations less than plan assets.................... 149.7 66.1
Unrecognized prior service cost........................................ (7.5) (9.9)
Unrecognized net loss from past experience different
from that assumed.................................................... 38.7 95.0
Unrecognized net asset at transition................................... 1.5 3.1
---------------- -----------------
Prepaid Pension Cost.................................................. $ 182.4 $ 154.3
================ =================
</TABLE>
The discount rate and rate of increase in future compensation levels
used in determining the actuarial present value of projected benefit
obligations were 7.0% and 3.83%, respectively, at December 31, 1998 and
7.25% and 4.07%, respectively, at December 31, 1997. As of January 1,
1998 and 1997, the expected long-term rate of return on assets for the
retirement plan was 10.25%.
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<PAGE>
The Company recorded, as a reduction of shareholders' equity an
additional minimum pension liability of $28.3 million and $17.3 million,
net of Federal income taxes, at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, primarily representing the excess of the accumulated
benefit obligation of the qualified pension plan over the accrued
liability.
The pension plan's assets include corporate and government debt
securities, equity securities, equity real estate and shares of group
trusts managed by Alliance.
Prior to 1987, the qualified plan funded participants' benefits through
the purchase of non-participating annuity contracts from Equitable Life.
Benefit payments under these contracts were approximately $31.8 million,
$33.2 million and $34.7 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The Company provides certain medical and life insurance benefits
(collectively, "postretirement benefits") for qualifying employees,
managers and agents retiring from the Company (i) on or after attaining
age 55 who have at least 10 years of service or (ii) on or after
attaining age 65 or (iii) whose jobs have been abolished and who have
attained age 50 with 20 years of service. The life insurance benefits
are related to age and salary at retirement. The costs of postretirement
benefits are recognized in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No.
106. The Company continues to fund postretirement benefits costs on a
pay-as-you-go basis and, for 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company made
estimated postretirement benefits payments of $28.4 million, $18.7
million and $18.9 million, respectively.
The following table sets forth the postretirement benefits plan's
status, reconciled to amounts recognized in the Company's consolidated
financial statements:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Service cost....................................... $ 4.6 $ 4.5 $ 5.3
Interest cost on accumulated postretirement
benefits obligation.............................. 33.6 34.7 34.6
Net amortization and deferrals..................... .5 1.9 2.4
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Net Periodic Postretirement Benefits Costs......... $ 38.7 $ 41.1 $ 42.3
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Accumulated postretirement benefits obligation, beginning
of year.............................................................. $ 490.8 $ 388.5
Service cost........................................................... 4.6 4.5
Interest cost.......................................................... 33.6 34.7
Contributions and benefits paid........................................ (28.4) 72.1
Actuarial (gains) losses............................................... (10.2) (9.0)
---------------- -----------------
Accumulated postretirement benefits obligation, end of year............ 490.4 490.8
Unrecognized prior service cost........................................ 31.8 40.3
Unrecognized net loss from past experience different
from that assumed and from changes in assumptions.................... (121.2) (140.6)
---------------- -----------------
Accrued Postretirement Benefits Cost................................... $ 401.0 $ 390.5
================ =================
</TABLE>
Since January 1, 1994, costs to the Company for providing these medical
benefits available to retirees under age 65 are the same as those
offered to active employees and medical benefits will be limited to 200%
of 1993 costs for all participants.
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The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the
accumulated postretirement benefits obligation was 8.0% in 1998,
gradually declining to 2.5% in the year 2009, and in 1997 was 8.75%,
gradually declining to 2.75% in the year 2009. The discount rate used in
determining the accumulated postretirement benefits obligation was 7.0%
and 7.25% at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
If the health care cost trend rate assumptions were increased by 1%, the
accumulated postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 1998
would be increased 4.83%. The effect of this change on the sum of the
service cost and interest cost would be an increase of 4.57%. If the
health care cost trend rate assumptions were decreased by 1% the
accumulated postretirement benefits obligation as of December 31, 1998
would be decreased by 5.6%. The effect of this change on the sum of the
service cost and interest cost would be a decrease of 5.4%.
13) DERIVATIVES AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivatives
The Insurance Group primarily uses derivatives for asset/liability risk
management and for hedging individual securities. Derivatives mainly are
utilized to reduce the Insurance Group's exposure to interest rate
fluctuations. Accounting for interest rate swap transactions is on an
accrual basis. Gains and losses related to interest rate swap
transactions are amortized as yield adjustments over the remaining life
of the underlying hedged security. Income and expense resulting from
interest rate swap activities are reflected in net investment income.
The notional amount of matched interest rate swaps outstanding at
December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively, was $880.9 million and
$1,353.4 million. The average unexpired terms at December 31, 1998
ranged from 1 month to 4.3 years. At December 31, 1998, the cost of
terminating swaps in a loss position was $8.0 million. Equitable Life
has implemented an interest rate cap program designed to hedge crediting
rates on interest-sensitive individual annuities contracts. The
outstanding notional amounts at December 31, 1998 of contracts purchased
and sold were $8,450.0 million and $875.0 million, respectively. The net
premium paid by Equitable Life on these contracts was $54.8 million and
is being amortized ratably over the contract periods ranging from 1 to 5
years. Income and expense resulting from this program are reflected as
an adjustment to interest credited to policyholders' account balances.
Substantially all of DLJ's activities related to derivatives are, by
their nature trading activities which are primarily for the purpose of
customer accommodations. DLJ enters into certain contractual agreements
referred to as derivatives or off-balance-sheet financial instruments
involving futures, forwards and options. DLJ's derivative activities
consist of writing over-the-counter ("OTC") options to accommodate its
customer needs, trading in forward contracts in U.S. government and
agency issued or guaranteed securities and in futures contracts on
equity-based indices, interest rate instruments and currencies and
issuing structured products based on emerging market financial
instruments and indices. DLJ's involvement in swap contracts and
commodity derivative instruments is not significant.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company defines fair value as the quoted market prices for those
instruments that are actively traded in financial markets. In cases
where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated
using present value or other valuation techniques. The fair value
estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on available
market information and judgments about the financial instrument,
including estimates of the timing and amount of expected future cash
flows and the credit standing of counterparties. Such estimates do not
reflect any premium or discount that could result from offering for sale
at one time the Company's entire holdings of a particular financial
instrument, nor do they consider the tax impact of the realization of
unrealized gains or losses. In many cases, the fair value estimates
cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets, nor can
the disclosed value be realized in immediate settlement of the
instrument.
Certain financial instruments are excluded, particularly insurance
liabilities other than financial guarantees and investment contracts.
Fair market value of off-balance-sheet financial instruments of the
Insurance Group was not material at December 31, 1998 and 1997.
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Fair values for mortgage loans on real estate are estimated by
discounting future contractual cash flows using interest rates at which
loans with similar characteristics and credit quality would be made.
Fair values for foreclosed mortgage loans and problem mortgage loans are
limited to the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral if
lower.
Fair values of policy loans are estimated by discounting the face value
of the loans from the time of the next interest rate review to the
present, at a rate equal to the excess of the current estimated market
rates over the current interest rate charged on the loan.
The estimated fair values for the Company's association plan contracts,
supplementary contracts not involving life contingencies ("SCNILC") and
annuities certain, which are included in policyholders' account
balances, and guaranteed interest contracts are estimated using
projected cash flows discounted at rates reflecting expected current
offering rates.
The estimated fair values for variable deferred annuities and single
premium deferred annuities ("SPDA"), which are included in
policyholders' account balances, are estimated by discounting the
account value back from the time of the next crediting rate review to
the present, at a rate equal to the excess of current estimated market
rates offered on new policies over the current crediting rates.
Fair values for long-term debt are determined using published market
values, where available, or contractual cash flows discounted at market
interest rates. The estimated fair values for non-recourse mortgage debt
are determined by discounting contractual cash flows at a rate which
takes into account the level of current market interest rates and
collateral risk. The estimated fair values for recourse mortgage debt
are determined by discounting contractual cash flows at a rate based
upon current interest rates of other companies with credit ratings
similar to the Company. The Company's carrying value of short-term
borrowings approximates their estimated fair value.
The following table discloses carrying value and estimated fair value
for financial instruments not otherwise disclosed in Notes 3, 7 and 8:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
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1998 1997
--------------------------------- ---------------------------------
Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
Value Fair Value Value Fair Value
--------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Consolidated Financial Instruments:
Mortgage loans on real estate.......... $ 2,809.9 $ 2,961.8 $ 2,611.4 $ 2,822.8
Other limited partnership interests.... 562.6 562.6 509.4 509.4
Policy loans........................... 2,086.7 2,370.7 2,422.9 2,493.9
Policyholders' account balances -
investment contracts................. 12,892.0 13,396.0 12,611.0 12,714.0
Long-term debt......................... 1,002.4 1,025.2 1,294.5 1,257.0
Closed Block Financial Instruments:
Mortgage loans on real estate.......... 1,633.4 1,703.5 1,341.6 1,420.7
Other equity investments............... 56.4 56.4 86.3 86.3
Policy loans........................... 1,641.2 1,929.7 1,700.2 1,784.2
SCNILC liability....................... 25.0 25.0 27.6 30.3
Discontinued Operations Financial
Instruments:
Mortgage loans on real estate.......... 553.9 599.9 655.5 779.9
Fixed maturities....................... 24.9 24.9 38.7 38.7
Other equity investments............... 115.1 115.1 209.3 209.3
Guaranteed interest contracts.......... 37.0 34.0 37.0 34.0
Long-term debt......................... 147.1 139.8 296.4 297.6
</TABLE>
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14) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The Company has provided, from time to time, certain guarantees or
commitments to affiliates, investors and others. These arrangements
include commitments by the Company, under certain conditions: to make
capital contributions of up to $142.9 million to affiliated real estate
joint ventures; and to provide equity financing to certain limited
partnerships of $287.3 million at December 31, 1998, under existing loan
or loan commitment agreements.
Equitable Life is the obligor under certain structured settlement
agreements which it had entered into with unaffiliated insurance
companies and beneficiaries. To satisfy its obligations under these
agreements, Equitable Life owns single premium annuities issued by
previously wholly owned life insurance subsidiaries. Equitable Life has
directed payment under these annuities to be made directly to the
beneficiaries under the structured settlement agreements. A contingent
liability exists with respect to these agreements should the previously
wholly owned subsidiaries be unable to meet their obligations.
Management believes the satisfaction of those obligations by Equitable
Life is remote.
The Insurance Group had $24.7 million of letters of credit outstanding
at December 31, 1998.
15) LITIGATION
Major Medical Insurance Cases
Equitable Life agreed to settle, subject to court approval, previously
disclosed cases involving lifetime guaranteed renewable major medical
insurance policies issued by Equitable Life in five states. Plaintiffs
in these cases claimed that Equitable Life's method for determining
premium increases breached the terms of certain forms of the policies
and was misrepresented. In certain cases plaintiffs also claimed that
Equitable Life misrepresented to policyholders that premium increases
had been approved by insurance departments, and that it determined
annual rate increases in a manner that discriminated against the
policyholders.
In December 1997, Equitable Life entered into a settlement agreement,
subject to court approval, which would result in creation of a
nationwide class consisting of all persons holding, and paying premiums
on, the policies at any time since January 1, 1988 and the dismissal
with prejudice of the pending actions and the resolution of all similar
claims on a nationwide basis. Under the terms of the settlement, which
involves approximately 127,000 former and current policyholders,
Equitable Life would pay $14.2 million in exchange for release of all
claims and will provide future relief to certain current policyholders
by restricting future premium increases, estimated to have a present
value of $23.3 million. This estimate is based upon assumptions about
future events that cannot be predicted with certainty and accordingly
the actual value of the future relief may vary. In October 1998, the
court entered a judgment approving the settlement agreement and, in
November, a member of the national class filed a notice of appeal of the
judgment. In January 1999, the Court of Appeals granted Equitable Life's
motion to dismiss the appeal.
Life Insurance and Annuity Sales Cases
A number of lawsuits are pending as individual claims and purported
class actions against Equitable Life and its subsidiary insurance
companies Equitable Variable Life Insurance Company ("EVLICO," which was
merged into Equitable Life effective January 1, 1997) and The Equitable
of Colorado, Inc. ("EOC"). These actions involve, among other things,
sales of life and annuity products for varying periods from 1980 to the
present, and allege, among other things, sales practice
misrepresentation primarily involving: the number of premium payments
required; the propriety of a product as an investment vehicle; the
propriety of a product as a replacement of an existing policy; and
failure to disclose a product as life insurance. Some actions are in
state courts and others are in U.S. District Courts in varying
jurisdictions, and are in varying stages of discovery and motions for
class certification.
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In general, the plaintiffs request an unspecified amount of damages,
punitive damages, enjoinment from the described practices, prohibition
against cancellation of policies for non-payment of premium or other
remedies, as well as attorneys' fees and expenses. Similar actions have
been filed against other life and health insurers and have resulted in
the award of substantial judgments, including material amounts of
punitive damages, or in substantial settlements. Although the outcome of
litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, particularly in the early
stages of an action, The Equitable's management believes that the
ultimate resolution of these cases should not have a material adverse
effect on the financial position of The Equitable. The Equitable's
management cannot make an estimate of loss, if any, or predict whether
or not any such litigation will have a material adverse effect on The
Equitable's results of operations in any particular period.
Discrimination Case
Equitable Life is a defendant in an action, certified as a class action
in September 1997, in the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Alabama, Southern Division, involving alleged discrimination
on the basis of race against African-American applicants and potential
applicants in hiring individuals as sales agents. Plaintiffs seek a
declaratory judgment and affirmative and negative injunctive relief,
including the payment of back-pay, pension and other compensation.
Although the outcome of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty,
The Equitable's management believes that the ultimate resolution of this
matter should not have a material adverse effect on the financial
position of The Equitable. The Equitable's management cannot make an
estimate of loss, if any, or predict whether or not such matter will
have a material adverse effect on The Equitable's results of operations
in any particular period.
Alliance Capital
In July 1995, a class action complaint was filed against Alliance North
American Government Income Trust, Inc. (the "Fund"), Alliance and
certain other defendants affiliated with Alliance, including the Holding
Company, alleging violations of Federal securities laws, fraud and
breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the Fund's investments in
Mexican and Argentine securities. The original complaint was dismissed
in 1996; on appeal, the dismissal was affirmed. In October 1996,
plaintiffs filed a motion for leave to file an amended complaint,
alleging the Fund failed to hedge against currency risk despite
representations that it would do so, the Fund did not properly disclose
that it planned to invest in mortgage-backed derivative securities and
two Fund advertisements misrepresented the risks of investing in the
Fund. In October 1998, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
issued an order granting plaintiffs' motion to file an amended complaint
alleging that the Fund misrepresented its ability to hedge against
currency risk and denying plaintiffs' motion to file an amended
complaint containing the other allegations. Alliance believes that the
allegations in the amended complaint, which was filed in February 1999,
are without merit and intends to defend itself vigorously against these
claims. While the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined
at this time, Alliance's management does not expect that it will have a
material adverse effect on Alliance's results of operations or financial
condition.
DLJSC
DLJSC is a defendant along with certain other parties in a class action
complaint involving the underwriting of units, consisting of notes and
warrants to purchase common shares, of Rickel Home Centers, Inc.
("Rickel"), which filed a voluntary petition for reorganization pursuant
to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The complaint seeks unspecified
compensatory and punitive damages from DLJSC, as an underwriter and as
an owner of 7.3% of the common stock, for alleged violation of Federal
securities laws and common law fraud for alleged misstatements and
omissions contained in the prospectus and registration statement used in
the offering of the units. DLJSC is defending itself vigorously against
all the allegations contained in the complaint. Although there can be no
assurance, DLJ's management does not believe that the ultimate outcome
of this litigation will have a material adverse effect on DLJ's
consolidated financial condition. Due to the early stage of this
litigation, based on the information currently available to it, DLJ's
management cannot predict whether or not such litigation will have a
material adverse effect on DLJ's results of operations in any particular
period.
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DLJSC is a defendant in a purported class action filed in a Texas State
Court on behalf of the holders of $550 million principal amount of
subordinated redeemable discount debentures of National Gypsum
Corporation ("NGC"). The debentures were canceled in connection with a
Chapter 11 plan of reorganization for NGC consummated in July 1993. The
litigation seeks compensatory and punitive damages for DLJSC's
activities as financial advisor to NGC in the course of NGC's Chapter 11
proceedings. Trial is expected in early May 1999. DLJSC intends to
defend itself vigorously against all the allegations contained in the
complaint. Although there can be no assurance, DLJ's management does not
believe that the ultimate outcome of this litigation will have a
material adverse effect on DLJ's consolidated financial condition. Based
upon the information currently available to it, DLJ's management cannot
predict whether or not such litigation will have a material adverse
effect on DLJ's results of operations in any particular period.
DLJSC is a defendant in a complaint which alleges that DLJSC and a
number of other financial institutions and several individual defendants
violated civil provisions of RICO by inducing plaintiffs to invest over
$40 million in The Securities Groups, a number of tax shelter limited
partnerships, during the years 1978 through 1982. The plaintiffs seek
recovery of the loss of their entire investment and an approximately
equivalent amount of tax-related damages. Judgment for damages under
RICO are subject to trebling. Discovery is complete. Trial has been
scheduled for May 17, 1999. DLJSC believes that it has meritorious
defenses to the complaints and will continue to contest the suits
vigorously. Although there can be no assurance, DLJ's management does
not believe that the ultimate outcome of this litigation will have a
material adverse effect on DLJ's consolidated financial condition. Based
upon the information currently available to it, DLJ's management cannot
predict whether or not such litigation will have a material adverse
effect on DLJ's results of operations in any particular period.
DLJSC is a defendant along with certain other parties in four actions
involving Mid-American Waste Systems, Inc. ("Mid-American"), which filed
a voluntary petition for reorganization pursuant to Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code in January 1997. Three actions seek rescission,
compensatory and punitive damages for DLJSC's role in underwriting notes
of Mid-American. The other action, filed by the Plan Administrator for
the bankruptcy estate of Mid-American, alleges that DLJSC is liable as
an underwriter for alleged misrepresentations and omissions in the
prospectus for the notes, and liable as financial advisor to
Mid-American for allegedly failing to advise Mid-American about its
financial condition. DLJSC believes that it has meritorious defenses to
the complaints and will continue to contest the suits vigorously.
Although there can be no assurance, DLJ's management does not believe
that the ultimate outcome of this litigation will have a material
adverse effect on DLJ's consolidated financial condition. Based upon
information currently available to it, DLJ's management cannot predict
whether or not such litigation will have a material adverse effect on
DLJ's results of operations in any particular period.
Other Matters
In addition to the matters described above, the Holding Company and its
subsidiaries are involved in various legal actions and proceedings in
connection with their businesses. Some of the actions and proceedings
have been brought on behalf of various alleged classes of claimants and
certain of these claimants seek damages of unspecified amounts. While
the ultimate outcome of such matters cannot be predicted with certainty,
in the opinion of management no such matter is likely to have a material
adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position or
results of operations.
16) LEASES
The Company has entered into operating leases for office space and
certain other assets, principally data processing equipment and office
furniture and equipment. Future minimum payments under noncancelable
leases for 1999 and the succeeding four years are $98.7 million, $92.7
million, $73.4 million, $59.9 million, $55.8 million and $550.1 million
thereafter. Minimum future sublease rental income on these noncancelable
leases for 1999 and the succeeding four years is $7.6 million, $5.6
million, $4.6 million, $2.3 million, $2.3 million and $25.4 million
thereafter.
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At December 31, 1998, the minimum future rental income on noncancelable
operating leases for wholly owned investments in real estate for 1999
and the succeeding four years is $189.2 million, $177.0 million, $165.5
million, $145.4 million, $122.8 million and $644.7 million thereafter.
17) OTHER OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Other operating costs and expenses consisted of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Compensation costs................................. $ 772.0 $ 721.5 $ 704.8
Commissions........................................ 478.1 409.6 329.5
Short-term debt interest expense................... 26.1 31.7 8.0
Long-term debt interest expense.................... 84.6 121.2 137.3
Amortization of policy acquisition costs........... 292.7 287.3 405.2
Capitalization of policy acquisition costs......... (609.1) (508.0) (391.9)
Rent expense, net of sublease income............... 100.0 101.8 113.7
Cursitor intangible assets writedown............... - 120.9 -
Other.............................................. 1,056.8 917.9 769.1
----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Total.............................................. $ 2,201.2 $ 2,203.9 $ 2,075.7
================= ================ =================
</TABLE>
During 1997 and 1996, the Company restructured certain operations in
connection with cost reduction programs and recorded pre-tax provisions
of $42.4 million and $24.4 million, respectively. The amounts paid
during 1998, associated with cost reduction programs, totaled $22.6
million. At December 31, 1998, the liabilities associated with cost
reduction programs amounted to $39.4 million. The 1997 cost reduction
program included costs related to employee termination and exit costs.
The 1996 cost reduction program included restructuring costs related to
the consolidation of insurance operations' service centers. Amortization
of DAC in 1996 included a $145.0 million writeoff of DAC related to DI
contracts.
18) INSURANCE GROUP STATUTORY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Equitable Life is restricted as to the amounts it may pay as dividends
to the Holding Company. Under the New York Insurance Law, the
Superintendent has broad discretion to determine whether the financial
condition of a stock life insurance company would support the payment of
dividends to its shareholders. For 1998, 1997 and 1996, statutory net
income (loss) totaled $384.4 million, $(351.7) million and $(351.1)
million, respectively. Statutory surplus, capital stock and Asset
Valuation Reserve ("AVR") totaled $4,728.0 million and $3,907.1 million
at December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. No dividends have been paid
by Equitable Life to the Holding Company to date.
At December 31, 1998, the Insurance Group, in accordance with various
government and state regulations, had $25.6 million of securities
deposited with such government or state agencies.
The differences between statutory surplus and capital stock determined
in accordance with Statutory Accounting Principles ("SAP") and total
shareholders' equity on a GAAP basis are primarily attributable to: (a)
inclusion in SAP of an AVR intended to stabilize surplus from
fluctuations in the value of the investment portfolio; (b) future policy
benefits and policyholders' account balances under SAP differ from GAAP
due to differences between actuarial assumptions and reserving
methodologies; (c) certain policy acquisition costs are expensed under
SAP but deferred under GAAP and amortized over future periods to achieve
a matching of revenues and expenses; (d) Federal income taxes are
generally accrued under SAP based upon revenues and expenses in the
Federal income tax return while under GAAP deferred taxes are provided
for timing differences between recognition of revenues and expenses for
financial reporting and income tax purposes; (e) valuation of assets
under SAP and GAAP differ due to different investment valuation and
depreciation methodologies, as well as the deferral of interest-related
realized capital gains and losses on fixed income investments; and (f)
differences in the accrual methodologies for post-employment and
retirement benefit plans.
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19) BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company's operations consist of Insurance and Investment Services.
The Company's management evaluates the performance of each of these
segments independently and allocates resources based on current and
future requirements of each segment. Management evaluates the
performance of each segment based upon operating results adjusted to
exclude the effect of unusual or non-recurring events and transactions
and certain revenue and expense categories not related to the base
operations of the particular business net of minority interest.
Information for all periods is presented on a comparable basis.
Intersegment investment advisory and other fees of approximately $61.8
million, $84.1 million and $129.2 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, are included in total revenues of the Investment Services
segment. These fees, excluding amounts related to discontinued
operations of $.5 million, $4.2 million and $13.3 million for 1998, 1997
and 1996, respectively, are eliminated in consolidation.
The following tables reconcile each segment's revenues and operating
earnings to total revenues and earnings from continuing operations
before Federal income taxes and cumulative effect of accounting change
as reported on the consolidated statements of earnings and the segments'
assets to total assets on the consolidated balance sheets, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment
Insurance Services Elimination Total
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998
Segment revenues..................... $ 4,029.8 $ 1,438.4 $ (5.7) $ 5,462.5
Investment gains..................... 64.8 35.4 - 100.2
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
Total Revenues....................... $ 4,094.6 $ 1,473.8 $ (5.7) $ 5,562.7
=============== ================= =============== ================
Pre-tax operating earnings........... $ 688.6 $ 284.3 $ - $ 972.9
Investment gains , net of
DAC and other charges.............. 41.7 27.7 - 69.4
Pre-tax minority interest............ - 141.5 - 141.5
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
Earnings from Continuing
Operations......................... $ 730.3 $ 453.5 $ - $ 1,183.8
=============== ================= =============== ================
Total Assets......................... $ 75,626.0 $ 12,379.2 $ (64.4) $ 87,940.8
=============== ================= =============== ================
1997
Segment revenues..................... $ 3,990.8 $ 1,200.0 $ (7.7) $ 5,183.1
Investment gains (losses)............ (318.8) 255.1 - (63.7)
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
Total Revenues....................... $ 3,672.0 $ 1,455.1 $ (7.7) $ 5,119.4
=============== ================= =============== ================
Pre-tax operating earnings........... $ 507.0 $ 258.3 $ - $ 765.3
Investment gains (losses), net of
DAC and other charges.............. (292.5) 252.7 - (39.8)
Non-recurring costs and expenses..... (41.7) (121.6) - (163.3)
Pre-tax minority interest............ - 108.5 - 108.5
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
Earnings from Continuing
Operations......................... $ 172.8 $ 497.9 $ - $ 670.7
=============== ================= =============== ================
Total Assets......................... $ 67,762.4 $ 13,691.4 $ (96.1) $ 81,357.7
=============== ================= =============== ================
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Investment
Insurance Services Elimination Total
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1996
Segment revenues..................... $ 3,789.1 $ 1,105.5 $ (12.6) $ 4,882.0
Investment gains (losses)............ (30.3) 20.5 - (9.8)
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
Total Revenues....................... $ 3,758.8 $ 1,126.0 $ (12.6) $ 4,872.2
=============== ================= =============== ================
Pre-tax operating earnings........... $ 337.1 $ 224.6 $ - $ 561.7
Investment gains (losses), net of
DAC and other charges.............. (37.2) 16.9 - (20.3)
Reserve strengthening and DAC
writeoff........................... (393.0) - - (393.0)
Non-recurring costs and
expenses........................... (22.3) (1.1) - (23.4)
Pre-tax minority interest............ - 83.6 - 83.6
--------------- ----------------- --------------- ----------------
Earnings (Loss) from
Continuing Operations.............. $ (115.4) $ 324.0 $ - $ 208.6
=============== ================= =============== ================
</TABLE>
20) QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
The quarterly results of operations for 1998 and 1997 are summarized
below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
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March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
----------------- ----------------- ------------------ ------------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998
Total Revenues................ $ 1,470.2 $ 1,422.9 $ 1,297.6 $ 1,372.0
================= ================= ================== ==================
Earnings from Continuing
Operations before
Cumulative Effect
of Accounting Change........ $ 212.8 $ 197.0 $ 136.8 $ 158.9
================= ================= ================== ==================
Net Earnings.................. $ 213.3 $ 198.3 $ 137.5 $ 159.1
================= ================= ================== ==================
1997
Total Revenues................ $ 1,266.0 $ 1,552.8 $ 1,279.0 $ 1,021.6
================= ================= ================== ==================
Earnings from Continuing
Operations before
Cumulative Effect
of Accounting Change........ $ 117.4 $ 222.5 $ 145.1 $ 39.4
================= ================= ================== ==================
Net Earnings (Loss)........... $ 114.1 $ 223.1 $ 144.9 $ (44.9)
================= ================= ================== ==================
</TABLE>
Net earnings for the three months ended December 31, 1997 includes a
charge of $212.0 million related to additions to valuation allowances on
and writeoffs of real estate of $225.2 million, and reserve
strengthening on discontinued operations of $84.3 million offset by a
reversal of prior years tax reserves of $97.5 million.
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21) INVESTMENT IN DLJ
At December 31, 1998, the Company's ownership of DLJ interest was
approximately 32.5%. The Company's ownership interest will be further
reduced upon the issuance of common stock after the vesting of
forfeitable restricted stock units acquired by and/or the exercise of
options granted to certain DLJ employees. DLJ restricted stock units
represents forfeitable rights to receive approximately 5.2 million
shares of DLJ common stock through February 2000.
The results of operations of DLJ are accounted for on the equity basis
and are included in commissions, fees and other income in the
consolidated statements of earnings. The Company's carrying value of DLJ
is included in investment in and loans to affiliates in the consolidated
balance sheets.
Summarized balance sheets information for DLJ, reconciled to the
Company's carrying value of DLJ, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Assets:
Trading account securities, at market value............................ $ 13,195.1 $ 16,535.7
Securities purchased under resale agreements........................... 20,063.3 22,628.8
Broker-dealer related receivables...................................... 34,264.5 28,159.3
Other assets........................................................... 4,759.3 3,182.0
---------------- -----------------
Total Assets........................................................... $ 72,282.2 $ 70,505.8
================ =================
Liabilities:
Securities sold under repurchase agreements............................ $ 35,775.6 $ 36,006.7
Broker-dealer related payables......................................... 26,161.5 26,127.2
Short-term and long-term debt.......................................... 3,997.6 3,249.5
Other liabilities...................................................... 3,219.8 2,860.9
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Total liabilities...................................................... 69,154.5 68,244.3
DLJ's company-obligated mandatorily redeemed preferred
securities of subsidiary trust holding solely debentures of DLJ...... 200.0 200.0
Total shareholders' equity............................................. 2,927.7 2,061.5
---------------- -----------------
Total Liabilities, Cumulative Exchangeable Preferred Stock and
Shareholders' Equity................................................. $ 72,282.2 $ 70,505.8
================ =================
DLJ's equity as reported............................................... $ 2,927.7 $ 2,061.5
Unamortized cost in excess of net assets acquired in 1985
and other adjustments................................................ 23.7 23.5
The Holding Company's equity ownership in DLJ.......................... (1,002.4) (740.2)
Minority interest in DLJ............................................... (1,118.2) (729.3)
---------------- -----------------
The Company's Carrying Value of DLJ.................................... $ 830.8 $ 615.5
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</TABLE>
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Summarized statements of earnings information for DLJ reconciled to the
Company's equity in earnings of DLJ is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
---------------- -----------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C>
Commission, fees and other income...................................... $ 3,184.7 $ 2,430.7
Net investment income.................................................. 2,189.1 1,652.1
Dealer, trading and investment gains, net.............................. 33.2 557.7
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Total revenues......................................................... 5,407.0 4,640.5
Total expenses including income taxes.................................. 5,036.2 4,232.2
---------------- -----------------
Net earnings........................................................... 370.8 408.3
Dividends on preferred stock........................................... 21.3 12.2
---------------- -----------------
Earnings Applicable to Common Shares................................... $ 349.5 $ 396.1
================ =================
DLJ's earnings applicable to common shares as reported................. $ 349.5 $ 396.1
Amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired in 1985.......... (.8) (1.3)
The Holding Company's equity in DLJ's earnings......................... (136.8) (156.8)
Minority interest in DLJ............................................... (99.5) (109.1)
---------------- -----------------
The Company's Equity in DLJ's Earnings................................. $ 112.4 $ 128.9
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</TABLE>
22) ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Holding Company sponsors a stock option plan for employees of
Equitable Life. DLJ and Alliance each sponsor their own stock option
plans for certain employees. The Company has elected to continue to
account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method
prescribed in APB No. 25. Had compensation expense for the Holding
Company, DLJ and Alliance Stock Option Incentive Plan options been
determined based on SFAS No. 123's fair value based method, the
Company's pro forma net earnings for 1998, 1997 and 1996 would have
been:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
--------------- --------------- ---------------
(In Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net Earnings:
As reported............................................. $ 708.2 $ 437.2 $ 10.3
Pro forma............................................... 678.4 426.3 3.3
</TABLE>
The fair values of options granted after December 31, 1994, used as a
basis for the above pro forma disclosures, were estimated as of the
dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The option
pricing assumptions for 1998, 1997 and 1996 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Holding Company DLJ Alliance
------------------------------ ------------------------------- ----------------------------------
1998 1997 1996 1998 1997 1996 1998 1997 1996
--------- ---------- --------- ---------- -------------------- ---------------------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Dividend yield...... 0.32% 0.48% 0.80% 0.69% 0.86% 1.54% 6.50% 8.00% 8.00%
Expected volatility. 28% 20% 20% 40% 33% 25% 29% 26% 23%
Risk-free interest
rate.............. 5.48% 5.99% 5.92% 5.53% 5.96% 6.07% 4.40% 5.70% 5.80%
Expected life
in years.......... 5 5 5 5 5 5 7.2 7.2 7.4
Weighted average
fair value per
option at
grant-date........ $22.64 $12.25 $6.94 $16.27 $10.81 $4.03 $3.86 $2.18 $1.35
</TABLE>
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A summary of the Holding Company, DLJ and Alliance's option plans is as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Holding Company DLJ Alliance
----------------------------- ----------------------------- -----------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Exercise Exercise Exercise
Price of Price of Price of
Shares Options Shares Options Units Options
(In Millions) Outstanding (In Millions) Outstanding (In Millions) Outstanding
--------------- ------------- --------------- ------------- -----------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance as of
January 1, 1996........ 6.7 $20.27 18.4 $13.50 9.6 $ 8.86
Granted................ .7 $24.94 4.2 $16.27 1.4 $12.56
Exercised.............. (.1) $19.91 - (.8) $ 6.82
Expired................ - - -
Forfeited.............. (.6) $20.21 (.4) $13.50 (.2) $ 9.66
--------------- ------------- ---------------
Balance as of
December 31, 1996...... 6.7 $20.79 22.2 $14.03 10.0 $ 9.54
Granted................ 3.2 $41.85 6.4 $30.54 2.2 $18.28
Exercised.............. (1.6) $20.26 (.2) $16.01 (1.2) $ 8.06
Forfeited.............. (.4) $23.43 (.2) $13.79 (.4) $10.64
--------------- ------------- ---------------
Balance as of
December 31, 1997...... 7.9 $29.05 28.2 $17.78 10.6 $11.41
Granted................ 4.3 $66.26 1.5 $38.59 2.8 $26.28
Exercised.............. (1.1) $21.18 (1.4) $14.91 (.9) $ 8.91
Forfeited.............. (.4) $47.01 (.1) $17.31 (.2) $13.14
--------------- ------------- ---------------
Balance as of
December 31, 1998...... 10.7 $44.00 28.2 $19.04 12.3 $14.94
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</TABLE>
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Information about options outstanding and exercisable at December 31,
1998 is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
---------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Range of Number Remaining Average Number Average
Exercise Outstanding Contractual Exercise Exercisable Exercise
Prices (In Millions) Life (Years) Price (In Millions) Price
--------------------------------------- ----------------- ---------------- ------------------- ---------------
Holding
Company
----------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$18.125 -$27.75 3.7 5.19 $20.97 3.0 $20.33
$28.50 -$45.25 3.0 8.68 $41.79 -
$50.63 -$66.75 2.1 9.21 $52.73 -
$81.94 -$82.56 1.9 9.62 $82.56 -
----------------- -------------------
$18.125 -$82.56 10.7 7.75 $44.00 3.0 $20.33
================= ================= ================ ==================== ==============
DLJ
----------------------
$13.50 -$25.99 22.3 7.1 $14.59 21.4 $15.05
$26.00 -$38.99 5.0 8.8 $33.94 -
$39.00 -$52.875 .9 9.4 $44.65 -
----------------- -------------------
$13.50 -$52.875 28.2 7.5 $19.04 21.4 $15.05
================= ================== ============== ===================== =============
Alliance
----------------------
$ 3.03 -$ 9.69 3.1 4.5 $ 8.03 2.4 $ 7.57
$ 9.81 -$10.69 2.0 5.3 $10.05 1.6 $10.07
$11.13 -$13.75 2.4 7.5 $11.92 1.0 $11.77
$18.47 -$18.78 2.0 9.0 $18.48 .4 $18.48
$22.50 -$26.31 2.8 9.9 $26.28 - -
----------------- -------------------
$ 3.03 -$26.31 12.3 7.2 $14.94 5.4 $ 9.88
================= =================== ============= ===================== =============
</TABLE>
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