Prospectus - May 3, 1999
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The Funds
Aetna Ascent VP
Aetna Balanced VP, Inc.
Aetna Income Shares d/b/a Aetna Bond VP
Aetna Crossroads VP
Aetna Growth VP
Aetna Variable Fund d/b/a Aetna Growth and Income VP
Aetna High Yield VP
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP
Aetna International VP
Aetna Legacy VP
Aetna Variable Encore Fund d/b/a Aetna Money Market VP
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP
Aetna Small Company VP
Aetna Value Opportunity VP
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
AIM V.I. Growth Fund
AIM V.I. Growth and Income Fund
AIM V.I. Value Fund
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund (VIP) Equity-Income Portfolio
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund (VIP) Growth Portfolio
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund (VIP) Overseas Portfolio
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund II (VIP II) Contrafund Portfolio
Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth Portfolio
Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio
Janus Aspen Flexible Income Portfolio
Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio
Oppenheimer Global Securities
Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA
Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio
Portfolio Partners MFS Research Growth Portfolio
Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity Portfolio
Portfolio Partners Scudder International Growth Portfolio
Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio
The Contracts. The contracts described in this prospectus are individual
deferred fixed or variable annuity contracts issued by Aetna Life Insurance and
Annuity Company (the Company, we, us, our). They are intended to qualify as
either a traditional Individual Retirement Annuity (traditional IRA) under
section 408(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (Tax Code) or a
Roth IRA under section 408A. Additionally, the traditional IRA may be used as a
funding option for a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plan under section
408(k). The contracts are not currently available as a Simple IRA under section
408(p).
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Why Reading this Prospectus is Important. This prospectus contains facts about
the contract and its investment options that you should know before purchasing.
Read this prospectus carefully. If you purchase the contract, retain this
prospectus for future reference.
Table of Contents . . . page 3
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Contract Design. The contracts described in this prospectus are designed to:
>Help you save for retirement while receiving beneficial tax treatment
>Offer a variety of investment options to help meet long-term financial goals
>Provide a benefit to a beneficiary in the event of death
>Provide future income payments for life or for a specified period
Getting Additional Information. You may obtain the May 3, 1999 Statement of
Additional Information (SAI) about the separate account by indicating your
request on your application or calling the Company at 1-800-531-4547. You may
also obtain an SAI for any of the funds by calling that number. This
prospectus, the SAI and other information about the separate account are posted
on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) web site, http://www.sec.gov
and may also be obtained, free of charge, by contacting the SEC Public
Reference Room at 202-942-8090. The SAI table of contents is listed on page 34
of this prospectus. The SAI is incorporated into this prospectus by reference.
Additional Disclosure Information. Neither the SEC, nor any state securities
commission, has approved or disapproved the securities offered through this
prospectus or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any
representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. This prospectus is valid
only when accompanied by the Guaranteed Accumulation Account prospectus. We do
not intend for this prospectus to be an offer to sell or a solicitation of an
offer to buy these securities in any state that does not permit their sale. We
have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different
from that contained in this prospectus.
Investment Options. The contract offers variable investment options and fixed
interest options. When we establish your account you instruct us to direct
account dollars to any of the available options. Some investment options may be
unavailable through certain contracts or in some states.
Variable Investment Options. These options are called subaccounts. The
subaccounts are within Variable Annuity Account C (the separate account), a
separate account of the Company. Each subaccount invests in one of the mutual
funds (funds) listed on this page. Earnings on amounts invested in a subaccount
will vary depending on the performance of its underlying fund. You do not
invest directly in or hold shares of the funds.
The funds in which the subaccounts invest have various risks. For information
about risks of investing in the funds see "Investment Options" in this
prospectus
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Prospectus - May 3, 1999 (continued)
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and each fund prospectus. Read this prospectus in conjunction with the fund
prospectuses and retain the prospectuses for future reference.
Fixed Interest Options.
>Guaranteed Interest Account
>Fixed Account
>Guaranteed Accumulation Account (available in New York only)
Except as specifically mentioned, this prospectus describes only the variable
investment options. We describe the fixed interest options in Appendices I, II
and III of this prospectus. There is also a separate Guaranteed Accumulation
Account prospectus.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Contract Overview ............................... 4
Contract Design
Installment Purchase Payment Contracts and
Single Purchase Payment Contracts
Contract Facts
Questions: Contacting the Company (sidebar)
Sending Forms and Written Requests in
Good Order (sidebar)
Contract Phases: Accumulation Phase, Income Phase
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Fee Table ............................... 6
Condensed Financial Information ......... 10
Investment Options ...................... 10
Transfers ............................... 11
Purchase ................................ 12
Right to Cancel ......................... 13
Fees .................................... 14
Your Account Value ...................... 17
Withdrawals ............................. 20
Systematic Distribution Options ......... 21
Death Benefit ........................... 22
The Income Phase ........................ 23
Taxation ................................ 26
Other Topics ............................ 30
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The Company -- Variable Annuity Account C -- Performance Reporting -- Voting
Rights -- Contract Distribution -- Contract Modification -- Legal Matters and
Proceedings -- Involuntary Terminations -- Payment Delay or Suspension -- Year
2000 Readiness
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Contents of the Statement of Additional Information ......... 34
Appendix I -- Guaranteed Interest Account ................... 35
Appendix II -- Fixed Account ................................ 36
Appendix III -- Guaranteed Accumulation Account ............. 37
Appendix IV -- Description of Underlying Funds .............. 39
Appendix V -- Condensed Financial Information ............... 59
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[Sidebar]
Questions: Contacting the
Company. Contact your
Company representative
or write or call our
Home Office at:
Aetna Retirement Services
Individual Annuity Services
151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06156-1258
1-800-531-4547
Sending Forms and Written
Requests in Good Order.
If you are writing to change
your beneficiary, request
a withdrawal, or for any
other purpose, contact your
Company representative or
our Home Office to learn
what information is required
in order for the request to be
in "good order." We can only
act upon written requests that
are received in good order.
[End Sidebar]
Contract Overview
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The following is a summary. Please read each section of this prospectus for
additional information.
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Contract Design
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The contracts described in this prospectus are individual, deferred, fixed or
variable annuity contracts issued by Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company
(the Company, we, us, our). They are intended to be retirement savings vehicles
that receive beneficial tax treatment and offer a variety of investment options
to help meet long-term financial goals.
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Installment Purchase Payment Contracts and
Single Purchase Payment Contracts
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Throughout the prospectus we refer to Installment Purchase Payment Contracts
and Single Purchase Payment Contracts.
o Installment Purchase Payment Contracts: Under these contracts you agree to
make continuing periodic payments each year.
o Single Purchase Payment Contracts: Under these contracts you make a lump sum
transfer of amounts accumulated under a pre-existing plan in accordance with
our procedures and minimums in effect at the time of purchase.
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Contract Facts
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Free Look/Right to Cancel: You may cancel the contract within ten days of
receipt. See "Right to Cancel."
Death Benefit: Your beneficiary may receive a benefit in the event of your
death prior to the income phase. Benefits during the income phase depend upon
the payment option selected. See "Death Benefit" and "The Income Phase."
Withdrawals: During the accumulation phase, you may withdraw all or part of
your account value. Amounts withdrawn may be subject to an early withdrawal
charge, other deductions, tax withholding and taxation. See "Withdrawals" and
"Taxation."
Systematic Distribution Options: These are made available for you to receive
periodic withdrawals from your account, while retaining the account in the
accumulation phase. See "Systematic Distribution Options."
Fees: Certain fees are deducted from your account value. See "Fee Table" and
"Fees."
Taxation: The Tax Code has certain rules that apply to amounts accumulated and
distributed under the contracts. Tax penalties may apply if rules are not
followed. See "Taxation."
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Contract Phases
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I. The Accumulation Phase (accumulating retirement benefits)
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Payments to
Your Account
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Step 1
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Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company
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(a) (down arrow) Step 2 (b) (down arrow)
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Fixed Variable Annuity
Interest Account C
Options
Variable Investment Options
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The Subaccounts
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A B Etc.
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(down arrow) Step 3 (down arrow)
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Mutual Mutual
Fund A Fund B
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STEP 1: You provide us with your completed application and initial payment. We
establish an account for you.
STEP 2: You direct us to invest payments in one or more of the following:
(a) Fixed Interest Options
(b) Variable Investment Options (The variable investment options are the
subaccounts of Variable Annuity Account C. Each one invests in a specific
mutual fund.)
STEP 3: Each subaccount you select purchases shares of its corresponding fund.
II. The Income Phase. The contract offers several payment options (see "The
Income Phase"). In general, you may:
>Receive payments for a specified period of time or for life
>Receive payments monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually
>Select an option that provides a death benefit to beneficiaries
>Select fixed payments or variable payments that vary based on the performance
of the variable investment options you select
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[sidebar]
In this Section:
>Maximum Transaction Fees
>Maximum Fees Deducted from the Subaccounts
>Fund Fees
>Examples of Fee Deductions
Also see "Fees" section for:
>How, When and Why Fees are Deducted
>Reduction, Waiver and/or Elimination of Certain Fees
>Premium and Other Taxes
See "The Income Phase" for:
>Fees During the Income Phase
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Fee Table
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The tables and examples in this section show the fees your account may incur
while accumulating dollars under the contract (the accumulation phase). See
"The Income Phase" for fees that may apply after you begin receiving payments
under the contract. The fees shown below do not reflect any premium tax that
may apply.
Maximum Transaction Fees
Early Withdrawal Charge. This charge is a percentage of the amount withdrawn.(1)
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Installment Purchase Payment Contract Schedule
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Completed Payment Periods Early Withdrawal Charge
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Less than 5 5%
5 or more but less than 7 4%
7 or more but less than 9 3%
9 or more but less than 10 2%
10 or more 0%
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Single Purchase Payment Contract Schedule
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Completed Contract Years Early Withdrawal Charge
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Less than 5 5%
5 or more but less than 6 4%
6 or more but less than 7 3%
7 or more but less than 8 2%
8 or more but less than 9 1%
9 or more 0%
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Annual Maintenance Fee................................................$20.00(2)
Transfer Charge........................................................$0.00(3)
Maximum Fees Deducted from the Subaccounts
(Daily deductions equal to the given percentage on an annual basis)
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Mortality and Expense Risk Charge......................................1.25%
Administrative Expense Charge..........................................0.00%(4)
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Total Separate Account Expenses........................................1.25%
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(1) The total early withdrawal charge deducted will not exceed 8.5% of the
total purchase payments made to the contract. See "Fees--Early Withdrawal
Charge."
(2) The annual maintenance fee is generally deducted only from installment
purchase payment contracts. Under certain contracts, the annual maintenance
fee may also be deducted upon full withdrawals. See "Fees--Annual
Maintenance Fee."
(3) During the accumulation phase, we allow you twelve free transfers among
investment options each calendar year. We reserve the right to charge $10
for each additional transfer. We currently do not impose this charge. See
"Transfers."
(4) We currently do not impose this charge, however, if allowed by your
contract, we reserve the right to charge up to 0.25% annually. See
"Fees--Administrative Expense Charge."
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Fees Deducted by the Funds
Using this Information. The following table shows the investment advisory fees
and other expenses charged annually by each fund. Fund fees are one factor that
impacts the value of a fund share. To learn about additional factors, refer to
the fund prospectus.
How Fees are Deducted. Fund fees are not deducted from account values. Instead,
they are deducted from the value of fund shares on a daily basis, which in turn
affects the value of each subaccount on a daily basis. Except as noted below,
the following figures are a percentage of the average net assets of each fund
and are based on figures for the year ended December 31, 1998.
Fund Expense Table
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Total Fund Net Fund
Annual Annual
Expenses Expenses
Investment Without Total After
Advisory Other Waivers or Waivers and Waivers or
Fund Name Fees(1) Expenses Reductions Reductions Reductions
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Aetna Ascent VP(2)(3) 0.60% 0.15% 0.75% 0.00% 0.75%
Aetna Balanced VP, Inc.(3) 0.50% 0.09% 0.59% -- 0.59%
Aetna Bond VP(3) 0.40% 0.10% 0.50% -- 0.50%
Aetna Crossroads VP(2)(3) 0.60% 0.15% 0.75% 0.00% 0.75%
Aetna Growth VP(2)(3) 0.60% 0.15% 0.75% 0.00% 0.75%
Aetna Growth and Income VP(3) 0.50% 0.08% 0.58% -- 0.58%
Aetna High Yield VP(2)(3) 0.65% 0.40% 1.05% 0.25% 0.80%
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP(2)(3) 0.35% 0.10% 0.45% 0.00% 0.45%
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP(2)(3) 0.40% 0.51% 0.91% 0.31% 0.60%
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP(2)(3) 0.40% 0.61% 1.01% 0.41% 0.60%
Aetna International VP(2)(3) 0.85% 1.22% 2.07% 0.92% 1.15%
Aetna Legacy VP(2)(3) 0.60% 0.16% 0.76% 0.00% 0.76%
Aetna Money Market VP(3) 0.25% 0.09% 0.34% -- 0.34%
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP(2)(3) 0.75% 0.73% 1.48% 0.53% 0.95%
Aetna Small Company VP(2)(3) 0.75% 0.14% 0.89% 0.00% 0.89%
Aetna Value Opportunity VP(2)(3) 0.60% 0.14% 0.74% 0.00% 0.74%
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund(4) 0.62% 0.05% 0.67% -- 0.67%
AIM V.I. Growth Fund(4) 0.64% 0.08% 0.72% -- 0.72%
AIM V.I. Growth and Income Fund(4) 0.61% 0.04% 0.65% -- 0.65%
AIM V.I. Value Fund(4) 0.61% 0.05% 0.66% -- 0.66%
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio(5) 0.70% 0.18% 0.88% 0.02% 0.86%
Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio(6) 0.49% 0.09% 0.58% 0.01% 0.57%
Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio(6) 0.59% 0.09% 0.68% 0.02% 0.66%
Fidelity VIP Overseas Portfolio(6) 0.74% 0.17% 0.91% 0.02% 0.89%
Fidelity VIP II Contrafund Portfolio(6) 0.59% 0.11% 0.70% 0.04% 0.66%
Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth Portfolio(7) 0.72% 0.03% 0.75% 0.00% 0.75%
Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio(7) 0.72% 0.02% 0.74% 0.00% 0.74%
Janus Aspen Flexible Income Portfolio(7) 0.65% 0.08% 0.73% 0.00% 0.73%
Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio(7) 0.72% 0.03% 0.75% 0.07% 0.68%
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio(7) 0.67% 0.07% 0.74% 0.02% 0.72%
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA(4) 0.68% 0.06% 0.74% -- 0.74%
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA(4) 0.74% 0.06% 0.80% -- 0.80%
Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio(8) 0.68% 0.13% 0.81% 0.00% 0.83%
Portfolio Partners MFS Research Growth Portfolio(8) 0.70% 0.15% 0.85% -- 0.85%
Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity Portfolio(8) 0.65% 0.25% 0.90% -- 0.90%
Portfolio Partners Scudder International Growth Portfolio(8) 0.80% 0.20% 1.00% -- 1.00%
Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio(8) 0.60% 0.15% 0.75% -- 0.75%
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Footnotes to the "Fund Expense Table"
(1) Certain of the fund advisers reimburse the company for administrative costs
incurred in connection with administering the funds as variable funding
options under the contract. These reimbursements are generally paid out of
the management fees and are not charged to investors. For the AIM Funds, the
reimbursements may be paid out of fund assets in an amount up to 0.25%
annually. Any such reimbursements paid from the AIM Funds' assets are
included in the "Other Expenses" column.
(2) The investment adviser is contractually obligated through December 31, 1999
to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fee and/or its
administrative services fee and/or to reimburse a portion of other expenses
in order to ensure that the portfolio's Total Fund Annual Expenses do not
exceed the percentage reflected under Net Fund Annual Expenses After Waivers
or Reductions.
(3) Prior to May 1, 1998, the portfolio's investment adviser provided
administrative services to the portfolio and assumed the portfolio's
ordinary recurring direct costs under an administrative services agreement.
After that date, the portfolio's investment adviser provided administrative
services but no longer assumed all of the portfolio's ordinary recurring
direct costs under an administrative services agreement. The administrative
fee is 0.075% on the first $5 billion in assets and 0.050% on all assets
over $5 billion. The "Other Expenses" shown are not based on actual figures
for the year ended December 31, 1998, but reflect the fee payable under the
new administrative services agreement and estimates the portfolio's ordinary
recurring direct costs.
(4) Fee waiver/expense reimbursement obligations do not apply to these
portfolios.
(5) The figures above are based on expenses for fiscal year 1998, and have been
restated to reflect the elimination of a performance adjustment. The
restatement includes the addition of 0.01% to the portfolio management fee.
Other Expenses reflect an indirect fee of 0.02% relating to an expense
offset arrangement with the portfolio's custodian. Amounts shown under Total
Waivers and Reductions reflect a voluntary reduction of fees paid
indirectly.
(6) A portion of the brokerage commissions that certain funds pay was used to
reduce fund expenses. In addition, certain funds, or the investment adviser
on behalf of certain funds, have entered into arrangements with their
custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances
were used to reduce custodian expenses. These credits are included under
Total Waivers and Reductions.
(7) All expenses are stated both with and without contractual waivers and fee
reductions by Janus Capital. Fee reductions for the Aggressive Growth,
Balanced, Growth and Worldwide Growth Portfolios reduce the management fee
to the level of the corresponding Janus retail fund. Other waivers, if
applicable, are first applied against the management fee and then against
Other Expenses. Janus Capital has agreed to continue the other waivers and
fee reduction until at least the next annual renewal of the advisory
agreement.
(8) The investment adviser has agreed to reimburse the portfolios for expenses
and/or waive its fees, so that, through at least April 30, 2000, the
aggregate of each portfolio's expenses will not exceed the combined
investment advisory fees and other expenses shown under the Net Fund Annual
Expenses After Waivers or Reductions column above. For the Portfolio
Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio, the Total Fund Annual Expenses
Without Waivers or Reductions for 1998 were less than the percentage
reflected under the Net Fund Annual Expenses After Waivers or Reductions
column. Nevertheless, the investment adviser will waive fees and/or
reimburse expenses if that portfolio's Total Fund Annual Expenses Without
Waivers or Reductions for 1999 exceed the percentage reflected under the Net
Fund Annual Expenses After Waivers or Reductions column.
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Hypothetical Examples
Account Fees Incurred Over Time. The following hypothetical examples show the
fees and expenses paid over time if you invest $1,000 in the account, assuming a
5% annual return on the investment. For the purpose of these examples, we
deducted total fund annual expenses, the maximum mortality and expense risk
charge of 1.25% annually and the maximum annual maintenance fee of $20
(converted to a percentage of assets equal to 0.064%). The total annual fund
expenses used are shown in the column "Total Annual Expenses without Waivers or
Reductions" in the Fund Expense Table.
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> These examples are purely hypothetical
> They should not be considered a
representation of past or future fees or
expected returns
> Actual fees and/or returns may be more or
less than those shown in these examples
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EXAMPLE A
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If you withdraw your entire account value
at the end of the periods shown, you would
pay the following expenses, including any
applicable early withdrawal charge
assessed:*
Fund Name 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
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Aetna Ascent VP $72 $119 $169 $239
Aetna Balanced VP, Inc. $71 $115 $161 $223
Aetna Bond VP $70 $112 $157 $213
Aetna Crossroads VP $72 $119 $169 $239
Aetna Growth VP $72 $119 $169 $239
Aetna Growth and Income VP $71 $114 $161 $222
Aetna High Yield VP $75 $128 $183 $270
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP $70 $111 $154 $208
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP $74 $124 $177 $256
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP $75 $127 $181 $266
Aetna International VP $85 $156 $230 $367
Aetna Legacy VP $73 $120 $169 $240
Aetna Money Market VP $68 $107 $149 $196
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP $79 $140 $203 $312
Aetna Small Company VP $74 $123 $176 $254
Aetna Value Opportunity VP $72 $119 $168 $238
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund $72 $117 $165 $231
AIM V.I. Growth Fund $72 $118 $167 $236
AIM V.I. Growth and Income Fund $71 $116 $164 $229
AIM V.I. Value Fund $72 $117 $164 $230
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio $74 $123 $175 $253
Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio $71 $114 $161 $222
Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio $72 $117 $165 $232
Fidelity VIP Overseas Portfolio $74 $124 $177 $256
Fidelity VIP II Contrafund Portfolio $72 $118 $166 $234
Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth Portfolio $72 $119 $169 $239
Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio $72 $119 $168 $238
Janus Aspen Flexible Income Portfolio $72 $119 $168 $237
Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio $72 $119 $169 $239
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio $72 $119 $168 $238
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA $72 $119 $168 $238
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA $73 $121 $171 $245
Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio $73 $121 $172 $246
Portfolio Partners MFS Research Growth Portfolio $73 $122 $174 $250
Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity Portfolio $74 $124 $176 $255
Portfolio Partners Scudder International Growth
Portfolio $75 $126 $181 $265
Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth Equity
Portfolio $72 $119 $169 $239
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> They should not be considered a
representation of past or future fees or
expected returns
> Actual fees and/or returns may be more or
less than those shown in these examples
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EXAMPLE B
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If you leave your entire account
value invested or if you select an income
phase payment option at the end of
the periods shown, you would pay
the following expenses (no early
withdrawal charge is reflected):**
Fund Name 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Ascent VP $21 $ 65 $111 $239
Aetna Balanced VP, Inc. $19 $ 60 $103 $223
Aetna Bond VP $18 $ 57 $ 98 $213
Aetna Crossroads VP $21 $ 65 $111 $239
Aetna Growth VP $21 $ 65 $111 $239
Aetna Growth and Income VP $19 $ 60 $102 $222
Aetna High Yield VP $24 $ 74 $126 $270
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP $18 $ 56 $ 96 $208
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP $23 $ 70 $119 $256
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP $24 $ 73 $124 $266
Aetna International VP $34 $104 $176 $367
Aetna Legacy VP $21 $ 65 $112 $240
Aetna Money Market VP $17 $ 52 $ 90 $196
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP $28 $ 87 $148 $312
Aetna Small Company VP $22 $ 69 $118 $254
Aetna Value Opportunity VP $21 $ 64 $111 $238
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund $20 $ 62 $107 $231
AIM V.I. Growth Fund $21 $ 64 $110 $236
AIM V.I. Growth and Income Fund $20 $ 62 $106 $229
AIM V.I. Value Fund $20 $ 62 $106 $230
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio $22 $ 69 $118 $253
Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio $19 $ 60 $102 $222
Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio $20 $ 63 $107 $232
Fidelity VIP Overseas Portfolio $23 $ 70 $119 $256
Fidelity VIP II Contrafund Portfolio $20 $ 63 $108 $234
Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth Portfolio $21 $ 65 $111 $239
Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio $21 $ 64 $111 $238
Janus Aspen Flexible Income Portfolio $21 $ 64 $110 $237
Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio $21 $ 65 $111 $239
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio $21 $ 64 $111 $238
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA $21 $ 64 $111 $238
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA $21 $ 66 $114 $245
Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio $22 $ 67 $114 $246
Portfolio Partners MFS Research Growth Portfolio $22 $ 68 $116 $250
Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity Portfolio $22 $ 69 $119 $255
Portfolio Partners Scudder International Growth
Portfolio $23 $ 72 $124 $265
Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth Equity
Portfolio $21 $ 65 $111 $239
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* This example reflects deduction of an early withdrawal charge calculated
using the schedule applicable to Installment Purchase Payment Accounts.
Under that schedule, if only one $1,000 payment was made as described above,
fewer than 5 purchase payment periods would have been completed at the end
of years 1, 3 and 5, and the 5% charge would apply. At the end of the tenth
account year, the early withdrawal charge is waived regardless of the number
of purchase payment periods completed, and no early withdrawal charge would
apply.
** This example does not apply if during the income phase, a nonlifetime
payment option with variable payments is selected and a lump sum withdrawal
is requested within 3 years after payments start. In this case, the lump
sum payment is treated as a withdrawal during the accumulation phase and
may be subject to an early withdrawal charge as shown in Example A.
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Condensed Financial Information
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Understanding Condensed Financial Information. In Appendix V of this
prospectus, we provide condensed financial information about the Variable
Annuity Account C (the separate account) subaccounts available under the
contracts. The numbers show the value of a unit in each subaccount over the
past ten years. For subaccounts that were not available ten years ago, we give
a history from the date of first availability.
Investment Options
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The contracts offer variable investment options and fixed interest options.
When we establish your account you instruct us to direct account dollars to any
of the available options.
Variable Investment Options. These options are called subaccounts. The
subaccounts are within Variable Annuity Account C (the separate account), a
separate account of the Company. Earnings on amounts invested in a subaccount
will vary depending on the performance and fees of its underlying fund. You do
not invest directly in or hold shares in the funds.
>Fund Descriptions. We provide brief descriptions of the funds in Appendix IV.
Please refer to the fund prospectuses for additional information. Fund
prospectuses may be obtained, free of charge, from our Home Office at the
address and phone number listed in "Contract Overview" or by contacting the
SEC's web site or the SEC Public Reference Room.
Fixed Interest Options. For descriptions of the fixed interest options, see
Appendices I, II and III and the Guaranteed Accumulation Account prospectus.
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Selecting Investment Options
> Choose options appropriate for you. Your Company representative can help you
evaluate which funds or fixed interest options may be appropriate for your
financial goals.
> Understand the risks associated with the options you choose. Some subaccounts
invest in funds that are considered riskier than others. Funds with
additional risks are expected to have a value that rises and falls more
rapidly and to a greater degree than other funds. For example, funds
investing in foreign or international securities are subject to additional
risks not associated with domestic investments, and their performance may
vary accordingly. Also, funds using derivatives in their investment strategy
may be subject to additional risks.
> Be informed. Read this prospectus, the fund prospectuses, fixed interest
option appendices and the Guaranteed Accumulation Account prospectus.
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Limits on Option Availability. Some funds and fixed interest options may be
unavailable under certain contracts or in your state. We may add, withdraw or
substitute funds, subject to the conditions in the contract and regulatory
requirements.
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Limits on Number of Options You May Select. You may select no more than 18
investment options during the accumulation phase. Each subaccount, the Fixed
Account, and each classification of the Guaranteed Interest Account and
Guaranteed Accumulation Account that you select is considered an option, even
if you no longer have amounts allocated to it.
Limits Imposed by the Underlying Fund. Orders for the purchase of fund shares
may be subject to acceptance by the fund. We reserve the right to reject,
without prior notice, any allocation of payments to a subaccount if the
subaccount's investment in the corresponding fund is not accepted by the fund
for any reason.
Additional Risks of Investing in the Funds. (Mixed and Shared Funding) "Shared
funding" occurs when shares of a fund, which the subaccounts buy for variable
annuity contracts, are also bought by other insurance companies for their
variable annuity contracts. "Mixed funding" occurs when shares of a fund, which
the subaccounts buy for variable annuity contracts, are bought for variable
life insurance contracts issued by us or other insurance companies.
> Shared--bought by more than one company
> Mixed--bought for annuities and life insurance
It is possible that a conflict of interest may arise due to mixed and/or shared
funding, that could adversely impact the value of a fund. For example, if a
conflict of interest occurred and one of the subaccounts withdrew its
investment in a fund, the fund may be forced to sell its securities at
disadvantageous prices, causing its share value to decrease. Each fund's board
of directors or trustees will monitor events to identify any conflicts which
may arise and to determine what action, if any, should be taken to address such
conflicts.
Transfers
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Transfers Among Investment Options. During the accumulation phase, you may
transfer amounts among the available subaccounts. Transfers from fixed interest
options are restricted as outlined in Appendices I, II and III. Requests may be
made in writing or, where applicable, by telephone or electronically. Transfers
must be made in accordance with the terms of your contract. You may not make
transfers once you enter the income phase (see "The Income Phase").
Charges for Transfers. We currently do not charge for transfers among
investment options. We do, however, reserve the right to charge a fee of $10.00
if more than 12 transfers are made in any calendar year.
Value of Transferred Dollars. The value of amounts transferred in or out of the
funds will be based on the subaccount unit values next determined after we
receive your request in good order at our Home Office.
Telephone Transfers: Security Measures. To prevent fraudulent use of telephone
transactions, we have established security procedures. These include recording
calls on our toll-free telephone lines and requiring use of a personal
identification number (PIN) to execute transactions. You are responsible for
keeping your PIN and account information confidential. If we fail to follow
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reasonable security procedures, we may be liable for losses due to unauthorized
or fraudulent telephone transactions. We are not liable for losses resulting
from telephone instructions we believe to be genuine. If a loss occurs when we
rely on such instructions, you will bear the loss.
Limits Imposed by the Underlying Fund. Orders for the purchase of fund shares
may be subject to acceptance by the fund. We reserve the right to reject,
without prior notice, any transfer request to a subaccount if the subaccount's
investment in the corresponding fund is not accepted by the fund for any
reason.
Limits on Frequent Transfers. The contracts are not designed to serve as
vehicles for frequent trading in response to short-term fluctuations in the
market. Such frequent trading can disrupt management of a fund and raise its
expenses. This in turn can have an adverse effect on fund performance.
Accordingly, organizations or individuals that use market-timing investment
strategies and make frequent transfers should not purchase the contracts.
We reserve the right to restrict, in our sole discretion and without prior
notice, transfers initiated by a market-timing organization or individual or
other party authorized to give transfer instructions on behalf of multiple
contract holders. Such restrictions could include: (1) not accepting transfer
instructions from an agent acting on behalf of more than one contract holder;
and (2) not accepting preauthorized transfer forms from market timers or other
entities acting on behalf of more than one contract holder at a time.
We further reserve the right to impose, without prior notice, restrictions on
any transfers that we determine, in our sole discretion, will disadvantage or
potentially hurt the rights or interests of other contract holders.
Purchase
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Contracts Available for Purchase. The contracts available for purchase are
individual, fixed or variable, deferred annuity contracts. They are intended to
qualify under the Tax Code as one of the following:
>Traditional Individual Retirement Annuity (traditional IRA) under Tax Code
section 408(b)
>Roth IRA under Tax Code section 408A
The traditional IRA may be used as a funding option for a Simplified Employee
Pension (SEP) plan under Tax Code section 408(k). The contract is not available
as a "Simple IRA" as defined in Tax Code section 408(p).
Eligibility. Eligibility to contribute to a traditional IRA on a pre-tax basis
or to establish a Roth IRA or to rollover or transfer from a traditional IRA to
a Roth IRA depends on your adjusted gross income.
How to Purchase. Complete the application and submit it to the Company directly
or through your Company representative.
Acceptance or Rejection. We must accept or reject your application within two
business days of receipt. If the application is incomplete, we may hold any
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forms and accompanying payments for five business days pending acceptance.
Payments may be held for longer periods only with your consent, pending
acceptance of the application. If the application is rejected, the application
and any payments will be returned to you.
Methods of Payment. Two types of contracts are available:
>Installment Purchase Payment Contracts: Under these contracts you agree to
make continuing periodic payments each year. Payments must be at least $85 per
month or $1,000 annually. Monthly installments must be made by Automatic Bank
Check Plan.
>Single Purchase Payment Contracts: Under these contracts you make a lump sum
transfer of amounts accumulated under a pre-existing plan in accordance with
our procedures and minimums in effect at the time of purchase. The minimum
payment for a single purchase payment contract is $5,000.
Transfers/Rollovers. Rollovers and direct transfers are permitted from a 401,
403(a) or a 403(b) arrangement to a traditional IRA. Distributions from these
arrangements are not permitted to be transferred or rolled over to a Roth IRA.
A Roth IRA can accept transfers/rollovers only from a traditional IRA, subject
to ordinary income tax, or from another Roth IRA. We reserve the right not to
accept rollover contributions into an existing contract.
Allocation of Payments. We will allocate your payments among the investment
options you select. See "Investment Options." Allocations must be in whole
percentages and there may be limits on the number of investment options you may
select. See "Investment Options -- Limits on Number of Options You May Select."
Right to Cancel
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When and How to Cancel. You may cancel the contract no later than ten days
after receiving it (or as otherwise allowed by state law) by returning it to
the Company along with a written notice of cancellation.
Refunds. We will produce a refund not later than seven days after we receive
the contract and the written notice at our Home Office. Your refund will equal
your purchase payment.
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Types of Fees
There are four types of fees or
deductions which may affect
your account:
>Transaction Fees
o Early Withdrawal Charge
o Annual Maintenance Fee
o Transfer Charge
>Fees Deducted from the Subaccounts
o Mortality and Expense
Risk Charge
o Administrative Expense
Charge
>Fees Deducted by the Funds
o Investment Advisory Fees
o Other Expenses
>Premium and Other Taxes
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Fees
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The following repeats and adds to information provided under "Fee Table."
Please review both sections for information on fees.
Transaction Fees
Early Withdrawal Charge
Withdrawals of all or a portion of your account value may be subject to a
charge.
Amount. The charge is a percentage of the amount that you withdraw. The
percentage will be determined by the early withdrawal charge schedule that
applies to your contract. The schedules are listed below and appear on your
contract schedule page. The charge will never be more than 8.5% of your total
payments to the contract.
Purpose. This charge reimburses us for some of the sales and administrative
expenses associated with your contract. Our remaining sales and administrative
expenses will be covered by our general assets which are attributable in part
to the mortality and expense risk charge described below.
Installment Purchase Payment Contracts. Under installment purchase payment
contracts, you agree to make a certain number of purchase payments each year.
The early withdrawal charge percentage will be based on the number of completed
payment periods. A payment period is the period of time it takes to make the
number of installment payments you agreed to make each year. For example, if
you agree to make payments monthly, a payment period would consist of 12
payments. If only 11 payments are made, the payment period is not completed
until the twelfth payment is made. The number of completed payment periods may
not exceed the number of completed account years, regardless of the number of
payments made.
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<CAPTION>
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Installment Purchase Payment Contract Schedule
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Completed Payment Periods Early Withdrawal Charge
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<S> <C>
Less than 5 5%
5 or more but less than 7 4%
7 or more but less than 9 3%
9 or more but less than 10 2%
10 or more 0%
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</TABLE>
Single Purchase Payment Contracts. The following early withdrawal charge
schedule applies to withdrawals from single purchase payment contracts.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Single Purchase Payment Contract Schedule
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Completed Contract Years Early Withdrawal Charge
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<S> <C>
Less than 5 5%
5 or more but less than 6 4%
6 or more but less than 7 3%
7 or more but less than 8 2%
8 or more but less than 9 1%
9 or more 0%
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</TABLE>
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Waiver. The early withdrawal charge is waived if the amount withdrawn is due to
one or more of the following:
>Used to provide payments during the income phase
>Paid because of your death
>Withdrawn under a systematic distribution option (See "Systematic Distribution
Options")
>Withdrawn on or after the tenth anniversary of the effective date of an
installment purchase payment contract
>Paid when your account value is $2,500 or less and no withdrawal has been
taken from the account within the prior 12 months
>Withdrawn in part or in full from an installment purchase payment contract
provided you are at least 59-1/2 and nine purchase payment periods have been
completed
>Withdrawn in an amount of ten percent or less of your account value, provided
you are between the ages of 59-1/2 and 70-1/2. This applies only to the first
partial withdrawal in each calendar year and does not apply to full
withdrawals. The ten percent amount will be calculated using your account
value as of the date the request is received in good order at our Home Office.
When a systematic distribution option is selected, this provision includes any
amounts paid under that election.
Reduction or Elimination. In addition to the specific waivers described above,
we may reduce or eliminate the early withdrawal charge if we anticipate savings
on our administrative expenses due to any of the following:
>The size and type of the group to whom the contract is offered
>The amount of expected payments
>A prior or existing relationship with the Company such as being an employee of
the Company or one of its affiliates, receiving distributions or making
transfers from other contracts issued by us, or transferring amounts held
under qualified retirement plans sponsored by us or any of our affiliates
We will not unfairly discriminate against any person if we reduce or eliminate
the early withdrawal charge. Any reduction or elimination will be subject to
state approval.
Annual Maintenance Fee
Maximum Amount. $20.00 for installment purchase payment contracts. $0.00 for
single purchase payment contracts.
When/How. Each year during the accumulation phase, we deduct this fee on your
contract anniversary. It is deducted on a pro rata basis from each subaccount
and fixed interest option in which you have interest.
Purpose. This fee reimburses our administrative expenses related to
establishing and maintaining your contract.
Reduction or Elimination. We may reduce or eliminate the maintenance fee if we
anticipate savings on our administrative expenses for the sale because of one
or more of the following:
>The size and type of group to whom the contract is offered
>The amount of expected payments
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We will not unfairly discriminate against any person if we reduce or eliminate
the maintenance fee. Any reduction or elimination of this fee will be done
according to our own rules in effect at the time an application for a contract
is approved. We reserve the right to change these rules from time to time.
Transfer Charge
Amount. $0.00 (except as stated below)
We currently do not impose a charge for transfers among investment options. We
reserve the right, however, to charge $10 for each transfer in excess of 12
that occurs in any calendar year.
Purpose. This fee reimburses us for administrative expenses associated with
transferring your dollars among investment options.
Fees Deducted from the Subaccounts
Mortality and Expense Risk Charge
Maximum Amount. 1.25% annually of your account value invested in the
subaccounts.
When/How. This fee is deducted daily from the subaccounts.
Purpose. This fee compensates us for the mortality and expense risks we assume
under the contracts.
>The mortality risks are those risks associated with our promise to make
lifetime payments based on annuity rates specified in the contract
>The expense risk is the risk that the actual expenses we incur under the
contracts will exceed the maximum costs that we can charge
If the amount we deduct for this fee is not enough to cover our mortality costs
and expenses under the contracts, we will bear the loss. We may use any excess
to recover distribution costs relating to the contract and as a source of
profit. We expect to make a profit from this fee.
Administrative Expense Charge
Amount. $0.00 (except as stated below)
We currently do not impose this fee. We reserve the right, however, if allowed
by your contract, to charge up to .25% annually of your daily net assets
invested in the subaccounts.
When/How. If imposed, we deduct this fee daily from the subaccounts. This fee
may be assessed during the accumulation phase and/or the income phase. If we are
imposing this fee when you enter the income phase, the fee will apply to you
during the entire income phase.
Purpose. This fee compensates us for administrative expenses that exceed the
revenues from the maintenance fee described above. The fee is set at a level so
as not to exceed the average expected cost of administering the contracts. We
do not expect to make a profit from this fee.
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Fees Deducted by the Funds
Maximum Amount. Each fund determines its own investment advisory fee and other
expenses. For a list of fund fees see "Fee Table--Fees Deducted by the Funds."
The fees are described in more detail in each fund prospectus.
When/How. Fund fees are not deducted from your account. Instead, fund
investment advisory fees and other expenses are reflected in the daily value of
fund shares, which in turn will affect the daily value of the subaccounts.
Purpose. These amounts help to pay the fund's investment adviser and operating
expenses.
Premium and Other Taxes
Amount. Several states and municipalities charge a premium tax on annuities.
These taxes currently range from 0% to 4%, depending on the jurisdiction.
When/How. We reserve the right to deduct premium taxes from your account value
or from your payments to the contract at any time, but not before there is a
tax liability under state law. Our current practice is to deduct premium taxes
at the time of a full withdrawal or the commencement of income phase payments.
We will not deduct any municipal premium tax of 1% or less, but we reserve the
right to reflect this added expense in our annuity purchase rates for residents
of such municipalities. In addition, we reserve the right to assess a charge
for any federal taxes due against the separate account, see "Taxation."
Your Account Value
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During the accumulation phase, your account value at any given time equals:
>Account dollars directed to the fixed interest options, including interest
earnings to date
>Less any deductions from the fixed interest options (e.g. withdrawals, fees)
>Plus the current dollar value of amounts invested in the subaccounts
Subaccount Accumulation Units. When a fund is selected as an investment option,
your account dollars invest in accumulation units of the Variable Annuity
Account C subaccount corresponding to that fund. The subaccount invests
directly in the fund shares. The value of your interests in a subaccount is
expressed as the number of accumulation units you hold multiplied by an
accumulation unit value, as described below, for each unit.
Accumulation Unit Value (AUV). The value of each accumulation unit in a
subaccount is called the accumulation unit value or AUV. The value of
accumulation units varies daily in relation to the underlying fund's investment
performance. The value also reflects deductions for fund fees and expenses, the
mortality and expense risk charge and the administrative expense charge (if
any). We discuss these deductions in more detail in "Fee Table" and "Fees."
Valuation. We determine the AUV every business day after the close of the New
York Stock Exchange. At that time, we calculate the current AUV by multiplying
the AUV last calculated by the net investment factor of the
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subaccount. The net investment factor measures the investment performance of
the subaccount from one valuation to the next.
Current AUV = Prior AUV x Net Investment Factor
Net Investment Factor. The net investment factor for a subaccount between two
consecutive valuations equals the sum of 1.0000 plus the net investment rate.
Net Investment Rate. The net investment rate is computed according to a formula
that is equivalent to the following:
>The net assets of the fund held by the subaccount as of the current valuation;
minus
>The net assets of the fund held by the subaccount at the preceding valuation;
plus or minus
>Taxes or provisions for taxes, if any, due to subaccount operations (with any
federal income tax liability offset by foreign tax credits to the extent
allowed); divided by
>The total value of the subaccount's units at the preceding valuation; minus
>A daily deduction for the mortality and expense risk charge and the
administrative expense charge (if any). See "Fees."
The net investment rate may be either positive or negative.
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Hypothetical Illustration. As an hypothetical illustration, assume that an
investor contributes $5,000 to his account and directs us to invest $3,000 in
Fund A and $2,000 in Fund B. After receiving the contribution and following the
next close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, the applicable AUV's are
$10 for Subaccount A and $25 for Subaccount B. The investor's account is
credited with 300 accumulation units of Subaccount A, and 80 accumulation units
of Subaccount B.
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$5,000 contribution
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Step 1 (down arrow)
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Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company
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Step 2 (down arrow)
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Variable Annuity Account C
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Subaccount A Subaccount B Etc.
300 80
accumulation accumulation
units units
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(down arrow) Step 3 (down arrow)
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Fund A Fund B
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Step 1: An Investor
contributes $5000
Step 2:
A. He directs us to invest
$3,000 in Fund A. His
dollars purchase 300
accumulation units of
Subaccount A ($3,000
divided by the current
$10 AUV).
B. He directs us to invest
$2,000 in Fund B. His
dollars purchase 80
accumulation units of
Subaccount B ($2,000
divided by the current
$25 AUV).
Step 3: The separate account
then purchases shares of the
applicable funds at the
current market value.
The fund's subsequent investment performance, expenses and charges, and the
daily charges deducted from the subaccount, will cause the AUV to move up or
down on a daily basis.
Payments to Your Account. If all or a portion of initial payments are directed
to the subaccounts, they will purchase subaccount accumulation units at the AUV
next computed after our acceptance of your application as described in
"Purchase." Subsequent payments or transfers directed to the subaccounts will
purchase subaccount accumulation units at the AUV next computed following our
receipt of your payment or transfer request in good order. The value of
subaccounts may vary day to day.
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Taxes, Fees and Other Deductions
Amounts withdrawn may be
subject to one or more of the
following:
>Early Withdrawal Charge
(see "Fees--Early
Withdrawal Charge")
>Maintenance Fee
(see "Fees--Maintenance Fee")
>Market Value Adjustment
(see Appendix III)
>Tax Penalty
(see "Taxation")
>Tax Withholding
(see "Taxation")
To determine which may
apply, refer to the appropriate
sections of this prospectus,
contact your Company
representative or call the
Company at the number listed
in "Contract Overview."
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Withdrawals
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You may withdraw all or a portion of your account value at any time during
the accumulation phase.
Steps for Making a Withdrawal
1. Select the withdrawal amount.
>Full Withdrawal: You will receive, reduced by any required withholding tax,
your account value allocated to the subaccounts, the Guaranteed Interest
Account, the Fixed Account, and the Guaranteed Accumulation Account (plus or
minus any applicable market value adjustment), minus any applicable early
withdrawal charge and annual maintenance fee.
>Partial Withdrawal (Percentage or Specified Dollar Amount): You will receive,
reduced by any required withholding tax, the amount you specify, subject to
the value available in your account. However, the amount actually withdrawn
from your account will be adjusted by any applicable early withdrawal charge
for amounts withdrawn from the subaccounts, the Guaranteed Interest Account,
the Fixed Account, and the Guaranteed Accumulation Account and any positive or
negative market value adjustment for amounts withdrawn from the Guaranteed
Accumulation Account.
2. Select investment options. If you do not specify this, we will withdraw
dollars proportionally from each of your investment options.
3. Properly complete a disbursement form and deliver it to our Home Office.
Calculation of Your Withdrawal. We determine your account value every normal
business day after the close of the New York Stock Exchange. We pay withdrawal
amounts based on your account value as of the next valuation after receiving a
request for withdrawal in good order at our Home Office, or on such later date
as you specify on the disbursement form.
Delivery of Payment. Payments for withdrawal requests will be made in
accordance with SEC requirements. Normally, your withdrawal amount will be sent
no later than seven calendar days following our receipt of your disbursement
form in good order.
Reinvesting a Full Withdrawal. Within 30 days after a full withdrawal, if
allowed by law and the contract, you may elect to reinvest all or a portion of
your withdrawal. We must receive reinvested amounts within 60 days of the
withdrawal. We will credit the account for the amount reinvested based on the
subaccount values next computed following our receipt of your request and the
amount to be reinvested. We will credit the amount reinvested proportionally
for maintenance fees and early withdrawal charges imposed at the time of
withdrawal. We will deduct from the amounts reinvested any maintenance fee
which fell due after the withdrawal and before the reinvestment. We will
reinvest in the same investment options and proportions in place at the time of
withdrawal. Special rules may apply to reinvestments of amounts withdrawn from
the Guaranteed Interest Account and the Guaranteed Accumulation Account (see
Appendices I and III). We will not credit your account for market value
adjustments that we deducted at the time of your withdrawal from the Guaranteed
Accumulation Account. Seek competent advice regarding the tax consequences
associated with reinvestment.
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Features of a Systematic Distribution Option (SDO)
An SDO allows you to receive regular payments from the contract, without moving
into the income phase. By remaining in the accumulation phase, you retain
certain rights and investment flexibility not available during the income
phase.
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Systematic Distribution Options
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The following Systematic Distribution Options (SDOs) may be available:
>SWO--Systematic Withdrawal Option. SWO is a series of automatic partial
withdrawals from your account based on a payment method you select. Consider
this option if you would like a periodic income while retaining investment
flexibility for amounts accumulated under the contract.
>ECO--Estate Conservation Option. ECO offers the same investment flexibility as
SWO, but is designed for those who want to receive only the minimum
distribution that the Tax Code requires each year.
Under ECO, we calculate the minimum distribution amount required by law at age
70-1/2 and pay you that amount once a year. ECO is not available under Roth IRA
contracts.
>Other SDOs. We may add additional SDOs from time to time.
You may obtain additional information relating to any of the SDOs from your
Company representative or by calling the Company at the number listed in
"Contract Overview."
Eligibility for a Systematic Distribution Option. To determine if you meet the
age and account value criteria and to assess terms and conditions that may
apply, contact your Company representative or call the Company at the number
listed in "Contract Overview."
Availability of Systematic Distribution Options. If allowed by law, we reserve
the right to discontinue the availability of one or all of the SDOs for new
elections at any time, and/or to change the terms of future elections.
Terminating a Systematic Distribution Option. You may revoke an SDO at any
time by submitting a written request to our Home Office. If you revoke an SDO,
you may not elect it again or elect any other SDO unless allowed under the Tax
Code.
Charges and Taxation. When you elect an SDO, your account value remains in the
accumulation phase and subject to the fees described in "Fees" and "Fee Table."
Taking a withdrawal under an SDO may have tax consequences. If you are
concerned about tax implications consult a tax advisor before electing an
option.
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[sidebar]
This section provides
information about the
accumulation phase. For death
benefit information applicable
to the income phase, see "The
Income Phase."
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Death Benefit
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During the Accumulation Phase. The contract provides a death benefit in the
event of your death during the accumulation phase.
Who Receives the Death Benefit? If you would like certain individuals to
receive death benefit proceeds from the contract, you must designate them as
your beneficiaries. You may do this on your application for the contract or by
providing a written request in good order to our Home Office. If you die and no
beneficiary exists, the death benefit will be paid in a lump sum to your
estate.
Benefit Payment Options. If allowed by the Tax Code, the designated beneficiary
may elect to have the death benefit proceeds paid in any one of the following
ways:
>Lump sum payment
>Payment in accordance with any of the available income phase payment options
(see "The Income Phase")
>If the beneficiary is your spouse, payment in accordance with any of the
available systematic distribution options (see "Systematic Distribution
Options")
The following options are also available to the beneficiary, however, the Tax
Code limits how long the death benefit proceeds may be left in these options:
>Leave the account value invested in the contract
>For certain contracts, leave the account value on deposit in the Company's
general account, and receive monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual
interest payments at the interest rate then being credited on such deposits.
The beneficiary can withdraw the balance on deposit at any time or request to
receive payment in accordance with any of the available income phase payment
options (See "The Income Phase")
Benefit Calculation. The amount of the death benefit is equal to your account
value as of the next time we value your account following the date on which we
receive proof of your death in good order. In addition to this amount, some
states require we pay interest calculated from date of death at a rate
specified by state law. Unless otherwise requested, we will mail payment to the
beneficiary within seven days after we receive proof of death and payment
request acceptable to us.
Guaranteed Accumulation Account. For amounts held in the Guaranteed Accumulation
Account (GAA), any positive aggregate market value adjustment (the sum of all
market value adjustments calculated due to a withdrawal) will be included in
your account value. If a negative aggregate market value adjustment applies, it
would be deducted only if the death benefit is withdrawn more than six months
after your death. We describe the market value adjustment in Appendix III and in
the GAA prospectus.
Taxation. The Tax Code requires distribution of death benefit proceeds within a
certain period of time. Failure to begin receiving death benefit payments
within those time periods can result in tax penalties. Regardless of the method
of payment, death benefit proceeds will generally be taxed to the beneficiary
in the same manner as if you had received those payments. See "Taxation" for
additional information.
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We may have used the following
terms in prior prospectuses:
Annuity Phase--Income Phase
Annuity Option--Payment Option
Annuity Payment--Income Phase
Payment
Annuitization--Initiating
Income Phase Payments
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The Income Phase
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During the income phase you stop contributing dollars to the contract and
start receiving payments from your accumulated account value.
Initiating Payments. At least 30 days prior to the date you want to start
receiving payments you must notify us in writing of the following:
>Start date
>Payment option (see the payment options table in this section)
>Payment frequency (i.e., monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually)
>Choice of fixed or variable payments
>Selection of subaccounts and an assumed net investment rate (only if variable
payments are elected)
The account will continue in the accumulation phase until you properly initiate
payments. Once a payment option is selected, it may not be changed.
What Affects Payment Amounts? Some of the factors that may affect payment
amounts include your age, your gender, your account value, the payment option
selected, number of guaranteed payments (if any) selected, and whether you
select fixed or variable payments.
Fixed Payments. Amounts funding fixed payments will be held in the Company's
general account. Fixed payment amounts do not vary over time.
Variable Payments. Amounts funding your income phase payments will be held in
the subaccount(s) you select or a combination of subaccounts and the general
account. Payment amounts will vary depending on performance of the subaccounts.
For variable payments, you must also select an assumed net investment rate.
Assumed Net Investment Rate. For variable payments, an assumed net investment
rate of either 5% or 3.5% must be selected. If you select a 5% rate, payments
will increase only if the investment performance of the subaccounts you
selected is greater than 5% annually after deduction of fees. Payment amounts
will decline if the investment performance is less than 5% after deduction of
fees.
If you select a 3-1/2% rate, your first payment will be lower and subsequent
payments will increase more rapidly or decline more slowly depending on the
investment performance of the subaccounts selected. For more information about
selecting an assumed net investment rate, request a copy of the Statement of
Additional Information by calling the Company at the number listed in "Contract
Overview."
Selecting Subaccounts. The subaccounts currently available during the income
phase are: The Aetna Growth and Income VP, the Aetna Bond VP and the Aetna
Balanced VP, Inc. Prior to selecting a subaccount review the prospectus of each
of these funds. You may not transfer among subaccounts during the income phase.
Minimum Payment Amounts. The payment option you select must result in one of
the following:
>A first payment of at least $50
>Total yearly payments of at least $100
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If your account value is too low to meet these minimum payment amounts, you
will receive one lump sum payment.
Length of Payments. When payments start, the age of the annuitant (defined
below) plus the number of years for which payments are guaranteed must not
exceed 95. Certain tax rules may also limit length of payments, see "Taxation."
Charges Deducted. We make a daily deduction for mortality and expense risks
from amounts held in the subaccounts. If you choose variable payments and a
nonlifetime payment option, we still make this deduction from the subaccounts
you select, even though we no longer assume any mortality risk for you. We may
also deduct a daily administrative expense charge from amounts held in the
subaccounts. (See "Fees.")
Death Benefit During the Income Phase. The death benefit that may be available
to a beneficiary is outlined in the payment options table below. If a lump sum
payment is due as a death benefit, payment will be sent within seven days
following our receipt of proof of death and the payment request in good order.
Any death benefit payable must be distributed to the beneficiary at least as
rapidly as under the method of distribution in effect on the date of death.
Calculation of Death Benefit. We will calculate the value of any death benefit
on the next valuation date following our receipt of proof of death acceptable
to us and payment request in good order. Such value will reflect any payments
made after date of death.
Calculation of Lump Sum Payments. If a lump sum payment is available to a
beneficiary or to you in the options listed in the table below, the rate we use
to calculate the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments is the same
rate we use to calculate the income payments (i.e., the actual fixed rate used
for the fixed payments, or the 3-1/2% or 5% assumed net investment rate for
variable payments.)
Taxation. To avoid certain tax penalties, you or your beneficiary must meet the
distribution rules imposed by the Tax Code. See "Taxation."
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Payment Options
The following table lists the payment options and accompanying death benefits
available during the income phase. We may offer additional payment options
under the contract from time to time. Once income phase payments begin, you may
not change the payment option selected.
Terms to Understand:
Annuitant: The person(s) on whose life expectancy the income phase payments are
calculated.
Beneficiary: The person(s) entitled to receive death benefits payable
under the contract.
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Lifetime Payment Options
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Length of Payments: For as long as the annuitant lives. It is possible that only one payment will be
made should the annuitant die prior to the second payment's due date.
Life Income Death Benefit--None: All payments end upon the annuitant's death.
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Length of Payments: For as long as the annuitant lives, with payments guaranteed for your choice
of 5, 10, 15 or 20 years or as otherwise specified in the contract.
Life Income-- Death Benefit--Payment to the Beneficiary: If the annuitant dies before we have made all the
Guaranteed guaranteed payments, we will pay the beneficiary a lump sum (unless otherwise requested) equal
Payments to the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments.
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Length of Payments: For as long as either annuitant lives. It is possible that only one payment will
be made should both annuitants die before the second payment's due date.
Continuing Payments: When you select this option you choose for either:
(a) 100%, 66-2/3% or 50% of the payment to continue to the surviving annuitant after the first
Life Income-- death; or
Two Lives (b) 100% of the payment to continue to the annuitant on the second annuitant's death, and 50%
of the payment will continue to the second annuitant on the annuitant's death.
Death Benefit--None: All payments end upon the deaths of both annuitants.
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Length of Payments: For as long as either annuitant lives, with payments guaranteed for ten or
more years as specified in the contract.
Life Income-- Continuing Payments: 100% of the payment to continue to the surviving annuitant after the first
Two Lives-- death.
Guaranteed Death Benefit--Payment to the Beneficiary: If both annuitants die before the guaranteed
Payments payments have all been paid, we will pay the beneficiary a lump sum (unless otherwise requested)
equal to the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments.
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Nonlifetime Payment Option
Length of Payments: You may select payments for 3 through 30 years. In certain cases a lump sum
payment may be requested at any time (see below).
Nonlifetime-- Death Benefit--Payment to the Beneficiary: If the annuitant dies before we make all the
Guaranteed guaranteed payments, we will pay the beneficiary a lump sum (unless otherwise requested) equal
Payments to the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments, and we will not impose any early
withdrawal charge.
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Lump Sum Payment: If the "nonlifetime--guaranteed payments" option is elected ith variable payments, you may request at
any time that all or a portion of the present value of the remaining payments be paid in one sum. A lump sum elected
before three years of payments have been completed will be treated as a withdrawal during the accumulation phase and we
will charge any applicable early withdrawal charge. (See "Fees--Early Withdrawal Charge.") If the early withdrawal
charge is based on completed purchase payment periods, each year that passes after income payments begin will be treated
as a completed purchase payment period, even if no additional purchase payments are made.
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[sidebar]
In This Section
>Introduction
>The Contract
>Taxation of Withdrawals and Other Distributions
>10% Penalty Tax
>Withholding for Federal Income Tax Liability
>Minimum Distribution Requirements
>Assignment or Transfer
of Contracts
>Taxation of Gains Prior to Distribution
>Taxation of the Company
When consulting a tax advisor, be certain that he or she has expertise in the
Tax Code sections applicable to your tax concerns.
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Taxation
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The term "payment" in this section refers to income phase payments.
Introduction
This section discusses our understanding of current federal income tax laws
affecting the contract. You should keep the following in mind when reading it:
>Your tax position (or the tax position of the beneficiary, as applicable)
determines federal taxation of amounts held or paid out under the contract.
>Tax laws change. It is possible that a change in the future could affect
contracts issued in the past.
>This section addresses federal income tax rules and does not discuss federal
estate and gift tax implications, state and local taxes or any other tax
provisions.
>We do not make any guarantee about the tax treatment of the contract or
transactions involving the contract.
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We do not intend this information to be tax advice. For advice about the
effect of federal income taxes or any other taxes on amounts held or paid out
under the contract, consult a tax advisor.
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The Contract
The Contract is designed for use with retirement plans that qualify under Tax
Code sections 408(b), 408(k) or 408A.
Tax Code section 408(b) permits eligible individuals to contribute to a
traditional Individual Retirement Annuity (traditional IRA) on a pre-tax
(deductible) basis. Employers may establish Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)
plans under Tax Code section 408(k) and contribute to a traditional IRA owned
by the employee. Tax Code section 408A permits eligible individuals to
contribute to a Roth individual retirement annuity (Roth IRA) on an after-tax
(nondeductible) basis.
You are responsible for determining that contributions, distributions and other
transactions satisfy applicable laws. Legal counsel and a tax advisor should be
consulted regarding the suitability of the contract. If the contract is
purchased in conjunction with a retirement plan, the plan is not a part of the
contract and we are not bound by the plan's terms or conditions.
Taxation of Withdrawals and Other Distributions
Certain tax rules apply to distributions from the contract. A distribution is
any amount taken from the contract including withdrawals, payments, rollovers,
exchanges and death benefit proceeds. We report the taxable portion of all
distributions to the IRS.
408(b) Individual Retirement Annuity (Traditional IRA). All distributions from
a traditional IRA are taxed as received unless:
>The distribution is rolled over to another traditional IRA or, if the IRA
contains only amounts previously rolled over from a 401(a), 401(k), 403(a) or
403(b) plan, to another plan of the same type; or
>You made after-tax contributions to the plan. In this case, the distribution
will be taxed according to rules detailed in the Tax Code.
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408A Roth IRA. A qualified distribution from a Roth IRA is not taxed when it is
received. A qualified distribution is a distribution:
>Made after the five-taxable year period beginning with the first taxable year
for which a contribution was made, and
>Made after you attain age 59-1/2, die, become permanently and totally disabled,
or for a qualified first-time home purchase.
If a distribution is not qualified, the accumulated earnings are taxable. A
partial distribution will first be treated as a return of contributions which
is not taxable.
Taxation of Death Benefit Proceeds. In general, payments received by your
beneficiaries after your death are taxed in the same manner as if you had
received those payments.
10% Penalty Tax
Under certain circumstances, the Tax Code may impose a 10% penalty tax on the
taxable portion of any distribution from a 408(b) or 408A arrangement.
The 10% penalty tax applies to the taxable portion of a distribution unless one
or more of the following have occurred:
>You have attained age 59-1/2
>You have become totally and permanently disabled (as defined by the Tax Code)
>You have died
>The distribution is rolled over in accordance with the Tax Code
>The distribution is made in substantially equal periodic payments (at least
annually) over your life or life expectancy or the joint lives or joint life
expectancies of you and your beneficiary
>The distribution equals unreimbursed medical expenses that qualify for a
deduction as specified in the Tax Code
>The distribution is used to pay for health insurance premiums for certain
unemployed individuals
>The amount withdrawn is for a first-time home purchase
>The amount withdrawn is for higher education expenses
These exceptions also apply to a distribution from a Roth IRA that is not a
qualified distribution or from a rollover to a Roth IRA that is not a qualified
rollover contribution.
Withholding for Federal Income Tax Liability
Any distributions under the contract are generally subject to withholding.
Federal income tax liability rates vary according to the type of distribution
and the recipient's tax status. Generally, you or your beneficiary may elect
not to have tax withheld from distributions. If you or your beneficiary are a
non-resident alien, then any withholding is governed by Tax Code section 1441
based on the individual's citizenship, the country of domicile and treaty
status.
Minimum Distribution Requirements
To avoid certain tax penalties, you and any beneficiary must meet the minimum
distribution requirements imposed by the Tax Code. The
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requirements do not apply to Roth IRA contracts except with regard to death
benefits. These rules may dictate one or more of the following:
>Start date for distributions
>The time period in which all amounts in your account(s) must be distributed
>Distribution amounts
Start Date. Generally, you must begin receiving distributions from a
traditional IRA by April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in
which you attain age 70-1/2.
Time Period. We must pay out distributions from the contract over one of the
following time periods:
>Over your life or the joint lives of you and your beneficiary, or
>Over a period not greater than your life expectancy or the joint life
expectancies of you and your beneficiary.
50% Excise Tax. If you fail to receive the minimum required distribution for
any tax year, a 50% excise tax is imposed on the required amount that was not
distributed.
Minimum Distribution of Death Benefit Proceeds. The following applies to 408(b)
and 408A plans. Different distribution requirements apply if your death occurs:
>After you begin receiving minimum distributions under the contract, or
>Before you begin receiving such distributions.
If your death occurs after you begin receiving minimum distributions under the
contract, distributions must be made at least as rapidly as under the method in
effect at the time of your death. Code section 401(a)(9) provides specific
rules for calculating the minimum required distributions at your death. The
rules differ, dependent upon:
>Whether your minimum required distribution was calculated each year based on
your single life expectancy or the joint life expectancies of you and your
beneficiary, and
>Whether life expectancy was recalculated.
The rules are complex and any beneficiary should consult with a tax advisor
before electing the method of calculation to satisfy the minimum distribution
requirements.
If your death occurs before you begin receiving minimum distributions under the
contract, your entire balance must be distributed by December 31 of the
calendar year containing the fifth anniversary of the date of your death. For
example, if you die on September 1, 1999, your entire balance must be
distributed to the beneficiary by December 31, 2004. However, if the
distribution begins by December 31 of the calendar year following the calendar
year of your death, then payments may be made in either of the following
time-frames:
>Over the life of the beneficiary, or
>Over a period not extending beyond the life expectancy of the beneficiary.
Start Dates for Spousal Beneficiaries. If the beneficiary is your spouse, the
distribution must begin on or before the later of the following:
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>December 31 of the calendar year following the calendar year of your death.
>December 31 of the calendar year in which you would have attained age 70-1/2.
Special Rule for IRA Spousal Beneficiaries. In lieu of taking a distribution
under these rules, a spousal beneficiary may elect to treat the account as his
or her own IRA and defer taking a distribution until his or her age 70-1/2. The
surviving spouse is deemed to have made such an election if the surviving
spouse makes a rollover to or from the account or fails to take a distribution
within the required time period.
Assignment or Transfer of Contracts
Adverse tax consequences may result if you assign or transfer your interest in
the contract to persons other than your spouse incident to a divorce.
Taxation of Gains Prior to Distribution
Generally no amounts accumulated under a 408(b) or 408A contract will be
taxable prior to the time of actual distribution. However, the IRS has stated
in published rulings that a variable contract owner will be considered the
owner of separate account assets if the contract owner possesses incidents of
investment control over the assets. In these circumstances, income and gains
from the separate account assets would be currently includible in the variable
contract owner's gross income.
The Treasury announced that it will issue guidance regarding the extent to
which owners could direct their investments among subaccounts without being
treated as owners of the underlying assets of the separate account. It is
possible that the Treasury's position, when announced, may adversely affect the
tax treatment of existing contracts. The Company therefore reserves the right
to modify the contract as necessary to attempt to prevent the contract holder
from being considered the federal tax owner of a pro rata share of the assets
of the separate account.
Taxation of the Company
We are taxed as a life insurance company under the Tax Code. Variable Annuity
Account C is not a separate entity from us. Therefore, it is not taxed
separately as a "regulated investment company," but is taxed as part of the
Company.
We automatically apply investment income and capital gains attributable to the
separate account to increase reserves under the contracts. Because of this,
under existing federal tax law we believe that any such income and gains will
not be taxed to the extent that such income and gains are applied to increase
reserves under the contracts. In addition, any foreign tax credits attributable
to the separate account will be first used to reduce any income taxes imposed
on the separate account before being used by the Company.
In summary, we do not expect that we will incur any federal income tax
liability attributable to the separate account and we do not intend to make any
provision for such taxes. However, changes in federal tax laws and/or their
interpretation may result in our being taxed on income or gains attributable to
the separate account. In this case, we may impose a charge against the separate
account (with respect to some or all of the contracts) to set aside provisions
to pay such taxes. We may deduct this amount from the separate account,
including from your account value invested in the subaccounts.
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The Company
Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company (the Company, we, us, our) issues the
contracts described in this prospectus and is responsible for providing each
contract's insurance and annuity benefits.
We are a stock life insurance company organized under the insurance laws of the
State of Connecticut in 1976 and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Aetna
Inc. Through a merger, our operations include the business of Aetna Variable
Annuity Life Insurance Company (formerly known as Participating Annuity Life
Insurance Company, an Arkansas life insurance company organized in 1954).
We are engaged in the business of issuing life insurance and annuities. Our
principal executive offices are located at:
151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford Connecticut 06156
Variable Annuity Account C
We established Variable Annuity Account C (the separate account) in 1976 as a
segregated asset account to fund our variable annuity contracts. The separate
account is registered as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company
Act of 1940. It also meets the definition of "separate account" under the
federal securities laws.
The separate account is divided into subaccounts. These subaccounts invest
directly in shares of a pre-assigned fund.
Although we hold title to the assets of the separate account, such assets are
not chargeable with the liabilities of any other business that we conduct.
Income, gains or losses of the separate account are credited to or charged
against the assets of the separate account without regard to other income,
gains or losses of the Company. All obligations arising under the contracts are
obligations of the Company.
Performance Reporting
We may advertise different types of historical performance for the subaccounts
including:
>Standardized average annual total returns
>Non-standardized average annual total returns
We may also advertise certain ratings, rankings or other information related to
the Company, the subaccounts or the funds. For further details regarding
performance reporting and advertising, request a Statement of Additional
Information at the number listed in "Contract Overview."
Standardized Average Annual Total Returns. We calculate standardized average
annual total returns according to a formula prescribed by the SEC. This shows
the percentage return applicable to $1,000 invested in the subaccount over the
most recent one, five and ten-year periods. If the investment option was not
available for the full period, we give a history from the date money was first
received in that option under the separate account. We include all recurring
charges during each period (e.g., maintenance fee
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(if any), mortality and expense risk charges, administrative expense charges
(if any) and any applicable early withdrawal charges).
Non-Standardized Average Annual Total Returns. We calculate non-standardized
average annual total returns in a similar manner as that stated above, except
we do not include the deduction of any applicable early withdrawal charge. Some
non-standardized returns may also exclude the effect of a maintenance fee. If
we reflected these charges in the calculation, they would decrease the level of
performance reflected by the calculation. Non-standardized returns may also
include performance from the fund's inception date, if that date is earlier
than the one we use for standardized returns.
Voting Rights
Each of the subaccounts holds shares in a fund and each is entitled to vote at
regular and special meetings of that fund. Under our current view of applicable
law, we will vote the shares for each subaccount as instructed by persons
having a voting interest in the separate account. We will vote shares for which
instructions have not been received in the same proportion as those for which
we received instructions. Each person who has a voting interest in the separate
account will receive periodic reports relating to the funds in which he or she
has an interest, as well as any proxy materials and a form on which to give
voting instructions. Voting instructions will be solicited by a written
communication at least 14 days before the meeting.
The number of votes (including fractional votes) you are entitled to direct
will be determined as of the record date set by any fund you invest in through
the subaccounts.
>During the accumulation phase the number of votes is equal to the portion of
your account value invested in the fund, divided by the net asset value of one
share of that fund
>During the income phase the number of votes is equal to the portion of
reserves set aside for the contract's share of the fund, divided by the net
asset value of one share of that fund
Contract Distribution
We will serve as the principal underwriter for the securities sold by this
prospectus. We are registered as a broker-dealer with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and we are a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD). As underwriter, we will contract with one or
more registered broker-dealers, including at least one affiliate of the Company,
to offer and sell the contracts. We call these entities "distributors."
We and one or more of our affiliates may also sell the contracts directly. All
persons offering and selling the contracts must be registered representatives
of the distributors and must also be licensed as insurance agents to sell
variable annuity contracts. These registered representatives may also provide
services to contract holders in connection with their contract.
Commission Payments. Persons offering and selling the contracts may receive
commissions in connection with the sale of the contracts. The maximum
percentage amount that the Company will ever pay as commission with respect to
any given purchase payment is with respect to those made during the first year
of purchase payments under a contract. The percentage amount will range from 2%
to 4% of those purchase payments. The Company may also pay
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renewal commissions on purchase payments made after the first year and service
fees. The average of all payments made by the Company is estimated to equal
approximately 3% of the total purchase payments made over the life of an
average contract. In addition, some sales personnel may receive various types
of non-cash compensation as special sales incentives, including trips and
educational and/or business seminars. However, any such compensation will be
paid in accordance with NASD rules. In addition, we may provide additional
compensation to the Company's supervisory and other management personnel if the
overall amount of investments in funds advised by the Company or its affiliates
increases over time.
We may also reimburse the distributor for certain expenses. The name of the
distributor and the registered representative responsible for your contract are
set forth in your application. Commissions and sales related expenses are paid
by the Company and are not deducted from purchase payments.
Contract Modification
We may modify the contract when we deem an amendment appropriate by providing
you written notice 30 days before the effective date of the change. The most
likely reason for a change to the contract would be to ensure compliance with
applicable law. Certain changes will require the approval of appropriate state
or federal regulatory authorities.
Legal Matters and Proceedings
We know of no material legal proceedings pending to which the separate account
or the Company is a party or which would materially affect the separate
account. The validity of the securities offered by this prospectus has been
passed upon by Counsel to the Company.
Involuntary Terminations
Subject to state regulatory approval, following the completion of two contract
years in which no purchase payments have been made, the Company reserves the
right to pay your full account value to you if that value is less than $1,500,
provided the Company gives you 90 days written notice. Such account value paid
may not utilize the reinvestment privilege. The full account value payable to
you will not be reduced by any early withdrawal charge, and amounts withdrawn
from the Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA), if applicable, will not receive a
reduced rate of interest. Amounts withdrawn from GIA will receive a guaranteed
effective annual yield to the date of contract termination as if the amounts
had remained in GIA until the end of a guaranteed term (see Appendix I).
Amounts withdrawn from the Guaranteed Accumulation Account (GAA) will receive
the greater of (a) the aggregate MVA amount from all guaranteed terms prior to
the end of those terms; or (b) the applicable portion of your account value in
GAA. This provision does not apply if you have initiated income phase payments.
Payment Delay or Suspension
We reserve the right to suspend or postpone the date of payment for any benefit
or values (a) on any valuation date on which the New York Stock Exchange
(Exchange) is closed (other than customary weekend and holiday closings) or
when trading on the Exchange is restricted; (b) when an emergency exists, as
determined by the SEC, so that disposal of securities held in the subaccounts
is
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not reasonably practicable or it is not reasonably practicable for the Company
fairly to determine the value of the subaccount's assets; or (c) during such
other periods as the SEC may by order permit for the protection of investors.
The conditions under which restricted trading or an emergency exists shall be
determined by the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Year 2000 Readiness
As a healthcare and financial services enterprise, Aetna Inc. (referred to
collectively with its affiliates and subsidiaries as Aetna), is dependent on
computer systems and applications to conduct its business. Aetna has developed
and is currently executing a comprehensive risk-based plan designed to make its
mission-critical information technology (IT) systems and embedded systems Year
2000 ready. The plan for IT systems covers five stages including (i)
assessment, (ii) remediation, (iii) testing, (iv) implementation and (v) Year
2000 approval. At year end 1997, Aetna, including the Company, had
substantially completed the assessment stage. The remediation of mission-
critical IT systems was completed year end 1998. Testing of all
mission-critical IT systems is underway with Year 2000 approval targeted for
completion by mid-1999. The costs of these efforts will not affect the separate
account.
The Company, its affiliates and the mutual funds that serve as investment
options for the separate account also have relationships with investment
advisers, broker-dealers, transfer agents, custodians or other securities
industry participants or other service providers that are not affiliated with
Aetna. Aetna, including the Company, has initiated communication with its
critical external relationships to determine the extent to which Aetna may be
vulnerable to such parties' failure to resolve their own Year 2000 issues.
Aetna and the Company have assessed and are prioritizing responses in an
attempt to mitigate risks with respect to the failure of these parties to be
Year 2000 ready. There can be no assurance that failure of third parties to
complete adequate preparations in a timely manner, and any resulting systems
interruptions or other consequences, would not have an adverse effect, directly
or indirectly, on the separate account, including, without limitation, its
operation or the valuation of its assets and units.
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Contents of the Statement of Additional Information
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The Statement of Additional Information (SAI) contains more specific
information on the separate account and the contract, as well as the financial
statements of the separate account and the Company. A list of the contents of
the SAI is set forth below:
General Information and History
Variable Annuity Account C
Offering and Purchase of Contract
Performance Data
Income Phase Payments
Sales Material and Advertising
Independent Auditors
Financial Statements of the Separate Account
Financial Statements of Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiary
Request an SAI by calling the Company at the number listed in "Contract
Overview."
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Appendix I
Guaranteed Interest Account
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The Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA) is an investment option available during
the accumulation phase. Amounts allocated to GIA are held in either the
Company's general account or a nonunitized separate account of the Company, as
described below.
General Disclosure. Interests in GIA have not been registered with the SEC in
reliance on exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Disclosure
in this prospectus regarding GIA, may, however, be subject to certain generally
applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy
and completeness of such statements. Disclosure in this appendix regarding GIA
has not been reviewed by the SEC.
Overview. Amounts that you invest in GIA will earn a guaranteed interest rate
if amounts are left in GIA for the specified period of time. Interest is
credited daily at a rate that will provide the guaranteed effective yield by
the end of the stated period of time. If amounts are withdrawn or transferred
before the end of a stated period of time (except if pursuant to the Company's
termination of the contract, see "Other Topics--Involuntary Terminations"), we
will pay a reduced rate of interest, but never less than the minimum stated in
the contract.
During a stated period, you may apply all or a portion of your account value to
any or all available guaranteed terms within the short-term and long-term
classifications.
>Short-Term Classification--Three years or less
>Long-Term Classification--Ten years or less, but greater than three years
As a guaranteed term matures, assets accumulating under GIA may be (a)
transferred to a new guaranteed term, (b) transferred to the other available
investment options, or (c) withdrawn. Amounts withdrawn may be subject to an
early withdrawal charge and/or tax liabilities.
Allocations to the Company's General Account. Amounts allocated to short-term
classifications of GIA prior to September 1, 1998 were deposited into the
Company's general account supporting insurance and annuity obligations. These
amounts will remain invested in the general account until the end of their
guaranteed terms. On or after September 1, 1998, the only new amounts allocated
to the Company's general account are amounts allocated or rolled over to
short-term classifications of GIA under contracts that had not yet received the
necessary state approval to deposit those amounts in the Company's separate
account. The assets of the Company's general account are chargeable with
liabilities arising out of any other business of the Company.
Allocations to a Nonunitized Separate Account of the Company. Amounts allocated
to long-term classifications of GIA, and except as noted above, amounts
allocated to or rolled over to short-term classifications of GIA on or after
September 1, 1998, will be deposited in a nonunitized separate account. To the
extent provided in the contract, the assets of the separate account are not
chargeable with liabilities resulting from any other business of the Company.
Income, gains and losses of the separate account are credited to or charged
against the separate account without regard to other income, gains or losses of
the Company.
Mortality and Expense Risk Charge. We make no deductions from the credited
interest rate for mortality and expense risks; these risks are considered in
determining the credited interest rate.
Transfers. Transfers are permitted from guaranteed terms of one classification
to available guaranteed terms of another classification. We will apply a
reduced rate of interest to amounts transferred prior to the end of a
guaranteed term. Transfers of GIA values due to a maturity are not subject to a
reduced rate of interest.
Income Phase. By notifying the Company at our Home Office at least 30 days
before income phase payments begin, you may elect to have amounts that have
been accumulating under GIA transferred to one or more of the subaccounts
currently available during the income phase to provide variable payments. GIA
cannot be used as an investment option during the income phase.
Reinvestment Privilege. Any amounts reinvested in GIA will be applied to the
current deposit period. Amounts are proportionately reinvested to the
classifications in the same manner as they were allocated before the
withdrawal.
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Appendix II
Fixed Account
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The Fixed Account is an investment option available during the accumulation
phase under the contracts. Amounts allocated to the Fixed Account are held in
the Company's general account which supports insurance and annuity obligations.
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Additional information about this option may be found in the contract.
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General Disclosure. Interests in the Fixed Account have not been registered
with the SEC in reliance on exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended. Disclosure in this prospectus about the Fixed Account may be subject
to certain generally applicable provisions of the federal securities laws
relating to the accuracy and completeness of the statements. Disclosure in this
appendix regarding the Fixed Account has not been reviewed by the SEC.
Interest Rates. The Fixed Account guarantees that amounts allocated to this
option will earn the minimum interest rate specified in the contract. We may
credit a higher interest rate from time to time, but the rate we credit will
never fall below the guaranteed minimum specified in the contract. Amounts
applied to the Fixed Account will earn the interest rate in effect at the time
money is applied. Amounts in the Fixed Account will reflect a compound interest
rate as credited by us. The rate we quote is an annual effective yield.
Our determination of interest rates reflects the investment income earned on
invested assets and the amortization of any capital gains and/or losses
realized on the sale of invested assets. Under this option, we assume the risk
of investment gain or loss by guaranteeing the amounts you allocate to this
option and promising a minimum interest rate and income phase payment.
Withdrawals. Under certain emergency conditions, we may defer payment of any
withdrawal for a period of up to six months or as provided by federal law.
Additionally, if allowed by state law, we may pay withdrawals in equal payments
with interest, over a period not to exceed 60 months when:
(a) The amount held in the Fixed Account under the contract exceeds $250,000 on
the day prior to the current withdrawal ($500,000 for contracts issued
prior to August 1988); and
(b) The sum of the current Fixed Account withdrawal and total of all Fixed
Account withdrawals within the past 12 calendar months exceeds 20% of the
amount in the Fixed Account on the day before the current withdrawal
During the payment period, the interest rate credited to amounts held in the
Fixed Account will be determined in the manner set forth in the contract. In no
event will the interest rate be less than the minimum stated in the contract.
Charges. We do not make deductions from amounts in the Fixed Account to cover
mortality and expense risks. We consider these risks when determining the
credited rate. If you make a withdrawal from amounts in the Fixed Account, an
early withdrawal charge may apply. (See "Fees -- Early Withdrawal Charge.")
Transfers. During the accumulation phase, you may transfer account dollars from
the Fixed Account to any other available investment option. We may vary the
dollar amount that you are allowed to transfer, but it will never be less than
10% of your account value held in the Fixed Account.
Additionally, your account value remaining in the Fixed Account may be
transferred in its entirety to any other investment option if one of the
following applies:
(a) Your account value in the Fixed Account is $2,000 or less
(b) You transferred the maximum amount allowed from the Fixed Account in each
of the last four consecutive calendar years and no additional payments
have been allocated to the Fixed Account during that same period.
By notifying our Home Office at least 30 days before income phase payments
begin, you may elect to have amounts transferred to one or more of the
subaccounts available during the income phase to provide variable payments.
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Appendix III
Guaranteed Accumulation Account
(offered in New York only)
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The Guaranteed Accumulation Account (GAA) is a fixed interest option that may
be available during the accumulation phase under the contracts. This appendix
is only a summary of certain facts about GAA. Please read the GAA prospectus
before investing in this option.
In General. Amounts that you invest in GAA will earn a guaranteed interest rate
if amounts are left in GAA for the specified period of time. If you withdraw or
transfer those amounts before the specified period of time has elapsed, we may
apply a "market value adjustment", which may be positive or negative.
When you decide to invest money in GAA, you will want to contact your
representative or the Company to learn:
>The interest rate we will apply to the amounts that you invest in GAA. We
change this rate periodically, so be certain that you know what rate we
guarantee on the day your account dollars are invested into GAA.
>The period of time your account dollars need to remain in GAA in order to earn
that rate. You are required to leave your account dollars in GAA for a
specified period of time (guaranteed term), in order to earn the guaranteed
interest rate.
Deposit Periods. A deposit period is the time during which we offer a specific
interest rate if you deposit dollars for a certain guaranteed term. For a
particular interest rate and guaranteed term to apply to your account dollars,
you must invest them during the deposit period during which that rate and term
are offered.
Interest Rates. We guarantee different interest rates, depending on when
account dollars are invested in GAA. The interest rate we guarantee is an
annual effective yield; that means that the rate reflects a full year's
interest. We credit interest daily at a rate that will provide the guaranteed
annual effective yield over one year. The guaranteed interest rate will never
be less than the rate stated in the contract.
Fees and Other Deductions. If all or a portion of your account value in GAA is
withdrawn, you may incur the following:
>Market Value Adjustment (MVA)--as described in this appendix and in the GAA
prospectus
>Tax Penalties and/or Tax Withholding--see "Taxation"
>Early Withdrawal Charge--see "Fees"
>Maintenance Fee--see "Fees"
We do not make deductions from amounts in GAA to cover mortality and expense
risks. Rather, we consider these risks when determining the credited rate.
Market Value Adjustment (MVA). If you withdraw or transfer your account value
from GAA before the guaranteed term is completed, an MVA may apply. The MVA
reflects the change in the value of the investment due to changes in interest
rates since the date of deposit. The MVA may be positive or negative.
>If interest rates at the time of withdrawal have increased since the date of
deposit, the value of the investment decreases and the MVA will be negative.
This could result in your receiving less than the amount you paid into GAA.
>If interest rates at the time of withdrawal have decreased since the date of
deposit, the value of the investment increases and the MVA will be positive.
Guaranteed Terms. The guaranteed term is the period of time account dollars
must be left in GAA in order to earn the guaranteed interest rate specified for
that guaranteed term. We offer different guaranteed terms at different times.
Check with your representative or the Company to learn about the guaranteed
term(s) currently being offered.
In general we offer the following guaranteed terms:
>Short-term--three years or fewer
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>Long-term--ten years or less, but greater than three years
At the end of a guaranteed term you may:
>Transfer dollars to a new guaranteed term
>Transfer dollars to other available investment options
>Withdraw dollars
Deductions may apply to withdrawals. See "Fees and Other Deductions" in this
section.
Transfer of Account Dollars. Generally, account dollars invested in GAA may be
transferred among guaranteed terms offered through GAA, and/or to other
investment options offered through the contract. However, transfers may not be
made during the deposit period in which your account dollars are invested in
GAA or for 90 days after the close of that deposit period. We will apply an MVA
to transfers made before the end of a guaranteed term.
Income Phase. GAA can not be used as an investment option during the income
phase, however, you may notify us at least 30 days in advance to elect a
variable payment option and to transfer your GAA account dollars to any of the
subaccounts available during the income phase.
Reinvestment Privilege. If amounts are withdrawn from GAA and then reinvested
in GAA, we will apply the reinvested amount to the current deposit period. This
means that the guaranteed annual interest rate and guaranteed terms available
on the date of reinvestment will apply. Amounts will be reinvested
proportionately in the same way as they were allocated before withdrawal.
Your account value will not be credited for any negative MVA that was deducted
at the time of withdrawal.
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Appendix IV
Description of Underlying Funds
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The investment results of the mutual funds (funds) are likely to differ
significantly and there is no assurance that any of the funds will achieve
their respective investment objectives. Shares of the funds will rise and fall
in value and you could lose money by investing in the funds. Shares of the
funds are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed, endorsed or insured by any
financial institution, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other
government agency. Except as noted, all funds are diversified, as defined under
the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Aetna Balanced VP, Inc.
Investment Objective
Seeks to maximize investment return, consistent with reasonable safety of
principal by investing in a diversified portfolio of one or more of the
following asset classes: stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents, based on the
investment adviser's judgment of which of those sectors or mix thereof offers
the best investment prospects.
Policies
Under normal market conditions, allocates assets among the following asset
classes: 1) equities such as common and preferred stocks; and 2) debt such as
bonds, mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, and U.S. Government
securities. Typically maintains approximately 60% of total assets in equities
and 40% of total assets in debt (including money market instruments), although
those percentages may vary from time to time.
Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock and bond investing.
The success of the fund's strategy depends on the investment adviser's skill in
allocating fund assets between equities and debt and in choosing investments
within those categories. Risks attributable to stock investing include sudden
and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a whole and periods of
lackluster or negative performance. Stocks of smaller companies tend to be less
liquid and more volatile than stocks of larger companies and can be
particularly sensitive to expected changes in interest rates, borrowing costs
and earnings. Fixed-income investments are subject to the risk that interest
rates will rise, which generally causes bond prices to fall. Also, economic and
market conditions may cause issuers to default or go bankrupt. Values of
high-yield bonds are even more sensitive to economic and market conditions than
other bonds. Prices of mortgage-related securities, in addition to being
sensitive to changes in interest rates, also are sensitive to changes in the
prepayment patterns on the underlying instruments.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Income Shares d/b/a Aetna Bond VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to maximize total return, consistent with reasonable risk, through
investments in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of debt securities.
It is anticipated that capital appreciation and investment income will both be
major factors in achieving total return.
Policies
Under normal market conditions, invests at least 65% of total assets in
high-grade corporate bonds, mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities,
and securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and
instrumentalities. High-grade securities are rated at least A by Standard &
Poor's Corporation (S&P) or Moody's Investors Service, Inc. (Moody's), or if
unrated, considered by the investment adviser to be of comparable quality. May
also invest up to 15% of total assets in high-yield bonds, and up to 25% of
total assets in foreign debt securities.
Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to debt investing, including
increases in interest rates and loss of principal. Generally, when interest
rates rise, bond prices fall. Bonds with longer maturities tend to be more
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sensitive to changes in interest rates. For all bonds there is a risk that the
issuer will default. High-yield bonds generally are more susceptible to the
risk of default than higher rated bonds. Prices of mortgage-related securities,
in addition to being sensitive to changes in interest rates, also are sensitive
to changes in the prepayment patterns on the underlying instruments. Foreign
securities have additional risks. Some foreign securities tend to be less
liquid and more volatile than their U.S. counterparts. In addition, accounting
standards and market regulations tend to be less standardized. These risks are
usually higher for securities of companies in emerging markets. Securities of
foreign companies may be denominated in foreign currency. Exchange rate
fluctuations may reduce or eliminate gains or create losses.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Fund d/b/a Aetna Growth and Income VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to maximize total return through investments in a diversified portfolio
of common stocks and securities convertible into common stock. It is
anticipated that capital appreciation and investment income will both be major
factors in achieving total return.
Policies
Under normal market conditions, invests at least 65% of total assets in common
stocks that the investment adviser believes have significant potential for
capital or income growth. Tends to emphasize stocks of larger companies. Also
invests assets across other asset classes (including stocks of small and
medium-sized companies, international stock, real estate securities and fixed
income securities).
Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock investing. These
risks include sudden and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a
whole and periods of lackluster or negative performance. The success of the
fund's strategy also depends significantly on the investment adviser's skill in
allocating assets and in choosing investments within each asset class.
Growth-oriented stocks typically sell at relatively high valuations as compared
to other types of stocks. If a growth stock does not exhibit the level of
growth expected, its price may drop sharply. Historically, growth-oriented
stocks have been more volatile than value-oriented stocks. Although the
investment adviser emphasizes large cap stocks, the fund is more diversified
across asset classes than most other funds with a similar investment objective.
Therefore, it may not perform as well as those funds when large cap stocks are
in favor.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Encore Fund d/b/a Aetna Money Market VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to provide high current return, consistent with preservation of capital
and liquidity, through investment in high-quality money market instruments.
Policies
Invests only in a diversified portfolio of high-quality fixed income securities
denominated in U.S. dollars, with short remaining maturities. These securities
include U.S. Government securities, such as U.S. Treasury bills and securities
issued or sponsored by U.S. government agencies. They also may include
corporate debt securities, finance company commercial paper, asset-backed
securities and certain obligations of U.S. and foreign banks, each of which
must be highly rated by independent rating agencies or, if unrated, considered
by the investment adviser to be of comparable quality. Maintains a
dollar-weighted average portfolio maturity of 90 days or less.
Risks
It is possible to lose money by investing in the fund. There is no guaranty the
fund will achieve its investment objective. Shares of the fund are not bank
deposits and are not guaranteed, endorsed or insured by any financial
institution, the FDIC or any other government agency.
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A weak economy, strong equity markets and changes by the Federal Reserve in its
monetary policies all could affect short-term interest rates and therefore the
value and yield of the fund's shares.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Ascent VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to provide capital appreciation.
Policies
Designed for investors seeking capital appreciation who generally have an
investment horizon exceeding 15 years and who have a high level of risk
tolerance. Under normal market conditions, allocates assets among several
classes of equities, fixed-income securities, and money market instruments. The
investment adviser has instituted both a benchmark percentage allocation and a
fund level range allocation for each asset class. Asset allocation may vary
from the benchmark allocation (within the permissible range) based on the
investment adviser's ongoing evaluation of the expected returns and risks of
each asset class relative to other classes. May invest up to 15% of total
assets in high-yield bonds.
The benchmark portfolio is 80% equities and 20% fixed income under neutral
market conditions.
Risks
The success of the fund's strategy depends significantly on the investment
adviser's skill in choosing investments and in allocating assets among the
different investment classes. Principal risks are those generally attributable
to stock and bond investing. For stock investments, risks include sudden and
unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a whole and periods of
lackluster or negative performance. Stocks of smaller companies tend to be less
liquid and more volatile. Risks associated with real estate securities include
periodic declines in the value of real estate, generally, or in the rents and
other income generated by real estate. For bonds, generally, when interest
rates rise, bond prices fall. Economic and market conditions may cause issuers
to default or go bankrupt. Values of high-yield bonds are even more sensitive
to economic and market conditions than other bonds. Prices of mortgage-related
securities, in addition to being sensitive to changes in interest rates, also
are sensitive to changes in the prepayment patterns on the underlying
instruments. Foreign securities have additional risks. Some foreign securities
tend to be less liquid and more volatile than their U.S. counterparts. In
addition, accounting standards and market regulations tend to be less
standardized. These risks are usually higher for securities of companies in
emerging markets. Securities of foreign companies may be denominated in foreign
currency. Exchange rate fluctuations may reduce or eliminate gains or create
losses.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Crossroads VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to provide total return (i.e., income and capital appreciation, both
realized and unrealized).
Policies
Designed for investors seeking a balance between income and capital
appreciation who generally have an investment horizon exceeding ten years and
who have a moderate level of risk tolerance. Under normal market conditions,
allocates assets among several classes of equities, fixed-income securities,
and money market instruments. The investment adviser has instituted both a
benchmark percentage allocation and a fund level range allocation for each
asset class. Asset allocation may vary from the benchmark allocation (within
the permissible range) based on the investment adviser's ongoing evaluation of
the expected returns and risks of each asset class relative to other classes.
May invest up to 15% of total assets in high-yield bonds.
The benchmark portfolio is 60% equities and 40% fixed income under neutral
market conditions.
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Risks
The success of the fund's strategy depends significantly on the investment
adviser's skill in choosing investments and in allocating assets among the
different investment classes. Principal risks are those generally attributable
to stock and bond investing. For stock investments, risks include sudden and
unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a whole and periods of
lackluster or negative performance. Stocks of smaller companies tend to be less
liquid and more volatile. Risks associated with real estate securities include
periodic declines in the value of real estate, generally, or in the rents and
other income generated by real estate. For bonds, generally, when interest
rates rise, bond prices fall. Economic and market conditions may cause issuers
to default or go bankrupt. Values of high-yield bonds are even more sensitive
to economic and market conditions than other bonds. Prices of mortgage-related
securities, in addition to being sensitive to changes in interest rates, also
are sensitive to changes in the prepayment patterns on the underlying
instruments. Foreign securities have additional risks. Some foreign securities
tend to be less liquid and more volatile than their U.S. counterparts. In
addition, accounting standards and market regulations tend to be less
standardized. These risks are usually higher for securities of companies in
emerging markets. Securities of foreign companies may be denominated in foreign
currency. Exchange rate fluctuations may reduce or eliminate gains or create
losses.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Generation Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Legacy VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to provide total return consistent with preservation of capital.
Policies
Designed for investors primarily seeking total return consistent with capital
preservation who generally have an investment horizon exceeding five years and
who have a low level of risk tolerance. Under normal market conditions,
allocates assets among several classes of equities, fixed-income securities,
and money market instruments. The investment adviser has instituted both a
benchmark percentage allocation and a fund level range allocation for each
asset class. Asset allocation may vary from the benchmark allocation (within
the permissible range) based on the investment adviser's ongoing evaluation of
the expected returns and risks of each asset class relative to other classes.
May invest up to 15% of total assets in high-yield bonds.
The benchmark portfolio is 40% equities and 60% fixed income under neutral
market conditions.
Risks
The success of the fund's strategy depends significantly on the investment
adviser's skill in choosing investments and in allocating assets among the
different investment classes. Principal risks are those generally attributable
to stock and bond investing. For stock investments, risks include sudden and
unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a whole and periods of
lackluster or negative performance. Stocks of smaller companies tend to be less
liquid and more volatile. Risks associated with real estate securities include
periodic declines in the value of real estate, generally, or in the rents and
other income generated by real estate. For bonds, generally, when interest
rates rise, bond prices fall. Economic and market conditions may cause issuers
to default or go bankrupt. Values of high-yield bonds are even more sensitive
to economic and market conditions than other bonds. Prices of mortgage-related
securities, in addition to being sensitive to changes in interest rates, also
are sensitive to changes in the prepayment patterns on the underlying
instruments. Foreign securities have additional risks. Some foreign securities
tend to be less liquid and more volatile than their U.S. counterparts. In
addition, accounting standards and market regulations tend to be less
standardized. These risks are usually higher for securities of companies in
emerging markets. Securities of foreign companies may be denominated in foreign
currency. Exchange rate fluctuations may reduce or eliminate gains or create
losses.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
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Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Growth VP
Investment Objective
Seeks growth of capital through investment in a diversified portfolio of common
stocks and securities convertible into common stocks believed to offer growth
potential.
Policies
Under normal market conditions, invests at least 65% of total assets in common
stocks. Tends to emphasize stocks of larger companies, although may invest in
companies of any size. Focuses on companies that the investment adviser
believes have strong, sustainable and improving earnings growth, and
established market positions in a particular industry.
Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock investing. They
include sudden and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a whole
and periods of lackluster or negative performance. Growth-oriented stocks
typically sell at relatively high valuations as compared to other types of
stocks. If a growth stock does not exhibit the consistent level of growth
expected, its price may drop sharply. Historically, growth-oriented stocks have
been more volatile than value-oriented stocks.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna High Yield VP
Investment Objective
Seeks high current income and growth of capital primarily through investment in
a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities rated lower than BBB- by
Standard and Poor's Corporation or lower than Baa3 by Moody's Investors
Service, Inc.
Policies
Under normal market conditions, invests at least 65% of total assets in
high-yield, high-risk bonds (high-yield bonds). High-yield bonds are bonds
rated below investment grade in terms of quality, and may include bonds of
companies in default or bankruptcy. The investment adviser looks to meet the
investment objective and reduce volatility by constructing a diversified
portfolio consisting of securities with varying maturities and credit ratings.
The investment adviser, however, attempts to look beyond credit ratings to
select investments that it believes offer opportunities for high income, growth
and credit improvement.
Risks
For all bonds, there is a risk that an issuer will default. This risk is even
greater with high-yield bonds. Moreover, high-yield bonds, as a group, often
decline in value when the market anticipates or experiences a large number of
issuers defaulting or declaring bankruptcy. Performance may be affected by weak
equity markets, when issuers of high-yield bonds generally find it difficult to
reduce debt by replacing debt with equity. Generally, when interest rates rise,
bond prices fall, which may cause the value of securities to fall as well.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to outperform the total return performance of the Standard & Poor's 500
Composite Index (S&P 500), while maintaining a market level of risk.
Policies
Invests at least 80% of net assets in stocks included in the S&P 500 (other
than Aetna Inc. common stock). The investment adviser attempts to achieve the
objective by overweighting those stocks in the S&P 500 that the investment
adviser believes will outperform the index, and underweighting (or avoiding
altogether) those stocks
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that the investment adviser believes will underperform the index. In
determining stock weightings, the portfolio manager uses quantitative computer
models to evaluate various criteria, such as the financial strength of each
company and its potential for strong, sustained earnings growth. Although the
fund will not hold all the stocks in the S&P 500, the investment adviser
expects that there will be a close correlation between the performance of the
fund and that of the S&P 500 in both rising and falling markets.
Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock investing. These
risks include sudden and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a
whole and periods of lackluster or negative performance. The success of the
fund's strategy depends significantly on the investment adviser's skill in
determining which securities to overweight, underweight or avoid altogether.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to outperform the total return performance of the Standard & Poor's
MidCap 400 Index (S&P 400), while maintaining a market level of risk.
Policies
Invests at least 80% of net assets in stocks included in the S&P 400. The S&P
400 is a stock market index comprised of common stocks of 400
mid-capitalization companies in the U.S. selected by S&P. The investment
adviser attempts to achieve the objective by overweighting those stocks in the
S&P 400 that the investment adviser believes will outperform the index, and
underweighting (or avoiding altogether) those stocks that the investment
adviser believes will underperform the index. Although the fund will not hold
all the stocks in the S&P 400, the investment adviser expects that there will
be a close correlation between the performance of the fund and that of the S&P
400 in both rising and falling markets.
Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock investing. These
risks include sudden and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a
whole and periods of lackluster or negative performance. In addition, stocks of
medium sized companies tend to be more volatile and less liquid than stocks of
larger companies. The success of the fund's strategy depends significantly on
the investment adviser's skill in determining which securities to overweight,
underweight or avoid altogether.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP
Investment Objective
Seeks to outperform the total return performance of the Standard and Poor's
SmallCap 600 Index (S&P 600), while maintaining a market level of risk.
Policies
Invests at least 80% of net assets in stocks included in the S&P 600. The S&P
600 is a stock market index comprised of common stocks of 600
small-capitalization companies in the U.S. selected by S&P. The investment
adviser attempts to achieve the objective by overweighting those stocks in the
S&P 600 that the investment adviser believes will outperform the index, and
underweighting (or avoiding altogether) those stocks that the investment
adviser believes will underperform the index. Although the fund will not hold
all the stocks in the S&P 600, the investment adviser expects that there will
be a close correlation between the performance of the fund and that of the S&P
600 in both rising and falling markets.
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Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock investing which
include sudden and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a whole
and periods of lackluster or negative performance. Stocks of smaller companies
carry higher risks than stocks of larger companies because smaller companies
may lack the management experience, financial resources, product
diversification, and competitive strengths of larger companies. Stocks of
smaller companies tend to be more volatile than stocks of larger companies and
can be particularly sensitive to expected changes in interest rates, borrowing
costs and earnings. Frequency and volume of trading in small cap stocks may be
substantially less than stocks of larger companies which may result in wider
price fluctuations. When selling a large quantity of a particular stock, the
fund may have to sell holdings at a discount from quoted prices or may have to
make a series of small sales over an extended period of time due to the more
limited trading volume of smaller company stocks. The success of the fund's
strategy depends significantly on the investment adviser's skill in determining
which securities to overweight, underweight or avoid altogether.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna International VP
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term capital growth primarily though investment in a diversified
portfolio of common stocks principally traded in countries outside of the
United States. The fund will not target any given level of current income.
Policies
Under normal market conditions, invests at least 65% of total assets in
securities principally traded in three or more countries outside of North
America. These securities may include common stocks as well as securities
convertible into common stocks. Invests primarily in established foreign
securities markets, although may invest in emerging markets as well. Employs
currency hedging strategies to protect from adverse effects on the U.S. dollar.
Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock investing. These
risks include sudden and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a
whole and periods of lackluster or negative performance. Stocks of foreign
companies present additional risks for U.S. investors, including the following:
stocks of foreign companies tend to be less liquid and more volatile than their
U.S. counterparts; accounting standards and market regulations tend to be less
standardized in certain foreign countries; and economic and political climates
tend to be less stable. Stocks of foreign companies may be denominated in
foreign currency. Exchange rate fluctuations may reduce or eliminate gains or
create losses. A hedging strategy adds to the fund's expenses and may not
perform as expected.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Real Estate Securities VP
Investment Objective
Seeks maximum total return primarily through investment in a diversified
portfolio of equity securities issued by real estate companies, the majority of
which are real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Policies
Under normal market conditions, invests at least 65% of total assets in stocks,
convertible securities and preferred stocks of companies principally engaged in
the real estate industry. These companies may invest in, among other things,
shopping malls, healthcare facilities, office parks and apartment communities,
or may provide real estate management and development services.
Risks
Concentrating in stocks of real estate-related companies presents certain risks
that are more closely associated with investing in real estate directly than
with investing in the stock market generally. Those risks include: periodic
declines in the value of real estate, generally, or in the rents and other
income generated by real estate; periodic
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over-building, which creates gluts in the market, as well as changes in laws
(such as zoning laws) that impair the property rights of real estate owners;
adverse developments in the real estate industry, which may have a greater
impact on this fund than a fund that is more broadly diversified. Performance
also may be adversely affected by sudden and unpredictable drops in the value
of the market as a whole and periods of lackluster or negative stock market
performance. Although the fund is subject to the risks generally attributable
to stock investing, because the fund has concentrated its assets in one
industry it may be subject to more abrupt swings in value than would a fund
that does not concentrate its assets in one industry.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Small Company VP
Investment Objective
Seeks growth of capital primarily through investment in a diversified portfolio
of common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks of companies
with smaller market capitalizations.
Policies
Under normal market conditions, invests at least 65% of total assets in common
stocks of small-capitalization companies, defined as: the 2,000 smallest of the
3,000 largest U.S. companies (as measured by market capitalization); all
companies not included above that are included in the Standard & Poor's
SmallCap 600 Index or the Russell 2000 Index; and companies with market
capitalizations lower than any companies included in the first two categories.
For purposes of the 65% policy, the largest company in this group in which the
fund intends to invest currently has a market capitalization of approximately
$1.5 billion.
Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock investing. These
risks include sudden and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a
whole and periods of lackluster or negative performance. Stocks of smaller
companies carry higher risks than stocks of larger companies. This is because
smaller companies may lack the management experience, financial resources,
product diversification, and competitive strengths of larger companies. In many
instances, the frequency and volume of trading in these stocks is substantially
less than is typical of stocks of larger companies. As a result, the stocks of
smaller companies may be subject to wider price fluctuations or may be less
liquid. When selling a large quantity of a particular stock, the fund may have
to sell at a discount from quoted prices or may have to make a series of small
sales over an extended period of time due to the more limited trading volume of
smaller company stocks. Stocks of smaller companies can be particularly
sensitive to expected changes in interest rates, borrowing costs and earnings.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc.
Aetna Variable Portfolios, Inc.--Aetna Value Opportunity VP
Investment Objective
Seeks growth of capital primarily through investment in a diversified portfolio
of common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks.
Policies
Under normal market conditions, invests at least 65% of total assets in common
stocks. The subadviser tends to invest in larger companies it believes are
trading below their real value, although it may invest in companies of any
size. The subadviser believes that the investment objective can best be
achieved by investing in companies whose stock price has been excessively
discounted due to perceived problems. The subadviser evaluates financial and
other characteristics of companies, attempting to find those companies that
appear to possess a catalyst for positive change, such as strong management,
solid assets, or market position, rather than those companies whose stocks are
simply inexpensive. The subadviser looks to sell a security when company
business fundamentals deviate from expectations or when stop-loss levels are
triggered.
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Risks
Principal risks are those generally attributable to stock investing. They
include sudden and unpredictable drops in the value of the market as a whole
and periods of lackluster or negative performance. Stocks that appear to be
undervalued may never appreciate to the extent expected. Further, because the
prices of value-oriented stocks tend to correlate more closely with economic
cycles than growth-oriented stocks, they are more sensitive to changing
economic conditions, such as changes in interest rates, corporate earnings and
industrial production.
Investment Adviser: Aeltus Investment Management, Inc. Subadviser: Bradley,
Foster & Sargent, Inc.
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
Investment Objective
Seeks growth of capital through investment in common stocks, with emphasis on
medium- and small-sized growth companies.
Policies
The portfolio managers focus on companies they believe are likely to benefit
from new or innovative products, services or processes as well as those that
have experienced above-average, long-term growth in earnings and have excellent
prospects for future growth. The portfolio managers consider whether to sell a
particular security when any of those factors materially changes. The fund may
also invest up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities.
In anticipation of or in response to adverse market conditions or for cash
management purposes, the fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash,
money market instruments, bonds or other debt securities. As a result, the fund
may not achieve its investment objective.
Risks
The prices of equity securities change in response to many factors, including
the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of its assets,
general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market
liquidity. This is especially true with respect to common stocks of smaller
companies, whose prices may go up and down more than common stocks of larger,
more-established companies. Also, since common stocks of smaller companies may
not be traded as often as common stocks of larger, more-established companies,
it may be difficult or impossible for the fund to sell securities at a
desirable price.
Investment Adviser: A I M Advisors, Inc.
AIM V.I. Growth Fund
Investment Objective
Seeks growth of capital primarily by investing in seasoned and better
capitalized companies considered to have strong earnings momentum.
Policies
The portfolio managers focus on companies that have experienced above-average
growth in earnings and have excellent prospects for future growth. The
portfolio managers consider whether to sell a particular security when any of
those factors materially changes. The fund may also invest up to 20% of its
total assets in foreign securities.
In anticipation of or in response to adverse market conditions or for cash
management purposes, the fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash,
money market instruments, bonds or other debt securities. As a result, the fund
may not achieve its investment objective.
Risks
The prices of equity securities change in response to many factors, including
the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of its assets,
general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market
liquidity.
Investment Adviser: A I M Advisors, Inc.
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AIM V.I. Growth and Income Fund
Investment Objective
Seeks growth of capital with a secondary objective of current income.
Policies
The fund seeks to meet these objectives by investing at least 65% of its net
assets in income-producing securities, including dividend-paying common stocks
and convertible securities. The portfolio managers purchase securities of
established companies that have long-term above-average growth in earnings and
dividends, and growth companies that they believe have the potential for
above-average growth in earnings and dividends. The portfolio managers consider
whether to sell a particular security when they believe the security no longer
has that potential or the capacity to generate income. The fund may also invest
up to 20% of its total assets in foreign securities.
The fund may engage in active and frequent trading of portfolio securities to
achieve its investment objectives. If the fund does trade in this way, it may
incur increased transaction costs and brokerage commissions, both of which can
lower the actual return on your investment.
In anticipation of or in response to adverse market conditions or for cash
management purposes, the fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash,
money market instruments, bonds or other debt securities. As a result, the fund
may not achieve its investment objective.
Risks
The prices of equity securities change in response to many factors, including
the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of its assets,
general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market
liquidity. The values of the convertible securities in which the fund may
invest also will be affected by market interest rates, the risk that the issuer
may default on interest or principal payments and the value of the underlying
common stock into which these securities may be converted. Specifically, since
these types of convertible securities pay fixed interest and dividends, their
values may fall if market interest rates rise and rise if market interest rates
fall. Additionally, an issuer may have the right to buy back certain of the
convertible securities at a time and at a price that is unfavorable to the
fund.
Investment Adviser: A I M Advisors, Inc.
AIM V.I. Value Fund
Investment Objective
Seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in equity
securities judged by the fund's investment advisor to be undervalued relative
to the investment advisor's appraisal of the current or projected earnings of
the companies issuing the securities, or relative to current market values of
assets owned by the companies issuing the securities or relative to the equity
market generally. Income is a secondary objective.
Policies
The fund also may invest in preferred stocks and debt instruments that have
prospects for growth of capital. The fund may also invest up to 25% of its
total assets in foreign securities.
The portfolio managers focus on undervalued equity securities of (1)
out-of-favor cyclical growth companies; (2) established growth companies that
are undervalued compared to historical relative valuation parameters; (3)
companies where there is early but tangible evidence of improving prospects
that are not yet reflected in the price of the company's equity securities; and
(4) companies whose equity securities are selling at prices that do not reflect
the current market value of their assets and where there is reason to expect
realization of this potential in the form of increased equity values. The
portfolio managers consider whether to sell a particular security when they
believe the company no longer fits into any of the above categories.
In anticipation of or in response to adverse market conditions or for cash
management purposes, the fund may hold all or a portion of its assets in cash,
money market instruments, bonds or other debt securities. As a result, the fund
may not achieve its investment objective.
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Risks
The prices of equity securities change in response to many factors, including
the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of its assets,
general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market
liquidity.
If the seller of a repurchase agreement in which the fund invests defaults on
its obligation or declares bankruptcy, the fund may experience delays in
selling the securities underlying the repurchase agreement. As a result, the
fund may incur losses arising from decline in the value of those securities,
reduced levels of income and expenses of enforcing its rights.
Investment Adviser: A I M Advisors, Inc.
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks to achieve a competitive total return through an actively managed,
nondiversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, and money market instruments which
offer income and capital growth opportunity and which satisfy the investment
and social criteria for the Portfolio.
Policies
The Portfolio may purchase both common and preferred stocks. Although there is
no predetermined percentage of assets allocated to stocks, bonds, or money
market instruments, the Portfolio will invest at least 25% of its assets in
senior fixed income securities. The Portfolio normally invests in
investment-grade bonds rated in one of the four highest rating categories by
Standard & Poor's Corporation or by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or, if not
rated, that are determined by the Portfolio's investment adviser to be of
comparable quality. The Portfolio may invest up to 10% of its assets in foreign
securities.
Risks
Since the Portfolio is nondiversified, the value of the shares may be more
susceptible to any single economic, political, or regulatory event than the
shares of a diversified portfolio. Fixed income investments are subject to
interest rate risk. There are also risks involved in investing in foreign
securities. These include currency risks, less publicly available information
about foreign companies, different audit and financial reporting standards, and
less government supervision and regulation.
Investment Adviser: Calvert Asset Management Company, Inc.
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund--Equity-Income Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks reasonable income. Also considers the potential for capital appreciation.
Seeks a yield which exceeds the composite yield on the securities comprising
the S&P 500.
Policies
Normally invests at least 65% of total assets in income-producing equity
securities. May also invest in other types of equity securities and debt
securities, including lower-quality debt securities. May invest in securities
of both foreign and domestic issuers. Emphasis on above-average
income-producing equity securities tends to lead to investments in large cap
"value" stocks. In making investment decisions, the investment adviser relies
on fundamental analysis of each issuer and its potential for success in light
of its current financial condition, its industry position, and economic and
market conditions. May use various techniques, such as buying and selling
futures contracts, to increase or decrease exposure to changing security
prices, or other factors that affect security values.
Risks
The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political,
market and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can
fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Debt securities have
varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the
price of a debt security can fall when interest rates rise. Securities with
longer maturities and mortgage securities can be more sensitive to interest
rate
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changes. Foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, can be more
volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments due to increased
risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic
developments. Lower-quality debt securities (those of less than
investment-grade quality) can be more volatile due to increased sensitivity to
adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic developments.
Lower-quality debt securities involve greater risk of default or price changes
due to changes in the credit quality of the issuer. "Value" stocks can react
differently to issuer, political, market and economic developments than the
market as a whole and other types of stocks. "Value" stocks may not ever
realize their full value.
Investment Adviser: Fidelity Management & Research Company
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund--Growth Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks capital appreciation.
Policies
Normally invests primarily in common stocks of companies the investment adviser
believes have above-average growth potential. Companies with high growth
potential tend to be companies with higher than average price/
earning (P/E) ratios and are often called "growth" stocks. May invest in
securities of both foreign and domestic issuers. In making investment
decisions, the investment adviser relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer
and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its
industry position, and economic and market conditions. May use various
techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts, to increase or
decrease exposure to changing security prices, or other factors that affect
security values.
Risks
The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political,
market and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can
fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Foreign investments,
especially those in emerging markets, can be more volatile and potentially less
liquid than U.S. investments due to increased risks of adverse issuer,
political, regulatory, market or economic developments. "Growth" stocks tend to
be sensitive to changes in their earnings and more volatile than other types of
stocks.
Investment Adviser: Fidelity Management & Research Company
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund--Overseas Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Policies
Normally invests at least 65% of total assets in foreign securities, primarily
in common stocks. Investments are allocated across countries and regions, with
consideration given to the size of the market in each country and region
relative to the size of the international market as a whole. In making
investment decisions, the investment adviser relies on fundamental analysis of
each issuer and its potential for success in light of its current financial
condition, its industry position, and economic and market conditions. May use
various techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts, to increase
or decrease exposure to changing security prices or other factors that affect
security values.
Risks
The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political,
market and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can
fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Debt securities have
varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the
price of a debt security can fall when interest rates rise. Securities with
longer maturities and mortgage securities can be more sensitive to interest
rate changes. Foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, can be
more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments due to
increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic
developments.
Investment Adviser: Fidelity Management & Research Company
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Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund II--Contrafund Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term capital appreciation.
Policies
Normally invests primarily in common stocks of companies whose value the
investment adviser believes is not fully recognized by the public. May invest
in securities of both foreign and domestic issuers. May tend to buy "growth"
stocks or "value" stocks, or a combination of both types. In making investment
decisions, the investment adviser relies on fundamental analysis of each issuer
and its potential for success in light of its current financial condition, its
industry position, and economic and market conditions. May use various
techniques, such as buying and selling futures contracts, to increase or
decrease exposure to changing security prices, interest rates or other factors
that affect security values.
Risks
The value of equity securities fluctuates in response to issuer, political,
market and economic developments. In the short term, equity prices can
fluctuate dramatically in response to these developments. Debt securities have
varying levels of sensitivity to changes in interest rates. In general, the
price of a debt security can fall when interest rates rise. Securities with
longer maturities and mortgage securities can be more sensitive to interest
rate changes. Foreign investments, especially those in emerging markets, can be
more volatile and potentially less liquid than U.S. investments due to
increased risks of adverse issuer, political, regulatory, market or economic
developments. "Growth" stocks tend to be sensitive to changes in their earnings
and more volatile than other types of stocks. "Value" stocks can react
differently to issuer, political, market and economic developments than the
market as a whole and other types of stocks. "Value" stocks may not ever
realize their full value.
Investment Adviser: Fidelity Management & Research Company
Janus Aspen Series--Aggressive Growth Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Policies
A nondiversified portfolio that invests primarily in common stocks selected for
their growth potential and normally invests at least 50 percent of its equity
assets in medium-sized companies. Medium-sized companies are those whose market
capitalizations at the time of investment fall within the range of companies in
the Standard and Poor's (S&P) MidCap 400 Index. The market capitalizations
within the Index will vary, but as of December 31, 1998, they ranged from
approximately $142 million to $73 billion. May at times hold substantial
positions in cash or similar investments.
Risks
Because the Portfolio may invest substantially all of its assets in common
stocks, the main risk is that the value of the stocks it holds might decrease
in response to the activities of an individual company or in response to
general market and/or economic conditions. In addition, a nondiversified
portfolio has the ability to take larger positions in a smaller number of
issuers. Because the appreciation or depreciation of a single stock may have a
greater impact on the net asset value of a nondiversified portfolio, its share
price can be expected to fluctuate more than a diversified portfolio.
Performance may also be affected by risks specific to certain types of
investments, such as foreign securities, derivative investments, non-investment
grade debt securities (high-yield/high-risk securities or "junk" bonds) or
companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Smaller or newer
companies may suffer more significant losses as well as realize more
substantial growth than larger or more established issuers. Investments in such
companies tend to be more volatile and somewhat more speculative. Issues
associated with investing in foreign securities include currency risk,
political and economic risk, regulatory risk, market risk and transaction
costs. High-yield/high-risk securities are generally more dependent on the
ability of the issuer to meet interest and principal payments (i.e., credit
risk). They are more vulnerable to real or perceived economic changes,
political changes or other adverse developments specific to the issuer.
Investment Adviser: Janus Capital Corporation
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Janus Aspen Series--Balanced Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term capital growth, consistent with preservation of capital and
balanced by current income.
Policies
Normally invests 40-60 percent of its assets in securities selected primarily
for their growth potential and 40-60 percent of its assets in securities
selected primarily for their income potential. Will normally invest at least 25
percent of its assets in fixed-income securities. Assets may shift between the
growth and income components of the Portfolio based on the portfolio manager's
analysis of relevant market, financial and economic conditions. May at times
hold substantial positions in cash or similar investments.
Risks
Because the Portfolio may invest a significant portion of its assets in common
stocks, the main risk is that the value of the stocks it holds might decrease
in response to the activities of an individual company or in response to
general market and/or economic conditions. The income component of the
Portfolio's holdings includes fixed-income securities which generally will
decrease in value when interest rates rise. Another risk associated with
fixed-income securities is the risk that an issuer of a bond will be unable to
make principal and interest payments when due (i.e. credit risk). Performance
may also be affected by risks specific to certain types of investments, such as
foreign securities, derivative investments, non-investment grade debt
securities (high-yield/high-risk securities or "junk" bonds) or companies with
relatively small market capitalizations. Smaller or newer companies may suffer
more significant losses as well as realize more substantial growth than larger
or more established issuers. Investments in such companies tend to be more
volatile and somewhat more speculative. Issues associated with investing in
foreign securities include currency risk, political and economic risk,
regulatory risk, market risk and transaction costs. High-yield/high-risk
securities are generally more susceptible to credit risk. They are more
vulnerable to real or perceived economic changes, political changes or other
adverse developments specific to the issuer.
Investment Adviser: Janus Capital Corporation
Janus Aspen Series--Flexible Income Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks to obtain maximum total return, consistent with the preservation of
capital.
Policies
Invests primarily in a wide variety of income-producing securities such as
corporate bonds and notes, government securities and preferred stock. Will
invest at least 80 percent of its assets in income-producing securities. May
own an unlimited amount of high-yield/high-risk securities ("junk bonds") which
may be a big part of the portfolio. May at times hold substantial positions in
cash or similar investments.
Risks
Because the Portfolio invests substantially all of its assets in fixed-income
securities, it is subject to risks such as credit or default risks or decreased
value due to interest rate increases. Generally, a fixed-income security will
increase in value when interest rates fall and decrease in value when interest
rates rise. Performance may also be affected by risks specific to certain types
of investments, such as foreign securities, derivative investments,
non-investment grade debt securities (high-yield/high-risk securities or "junk"
bonds) or companies with relatively small market capitalizations. Smaller or
newer companies may suffer more significant losses as well as realize more
substantial growth than larger or more established issuers. Investments in such
companies tend to be more volatile and somewhat more speculative. Issues
associated with investing in foreign securities include currency risk,
political and economic risk, regulatory risk, market risk and transaction
costs. High-yield/high-risk securities are generally more dependent on the
ability of the issuer to meet interest and principal payments (i.e., credit
risk). They are more vulnerable to real or perceived economic changes,
political changes or other adverse developments specific to the issuer.
Investment Adviser: Janus Capital Corporation
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Janus Aspen Series--Growth Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term growth of capital in a manner consistent with the preservation
of capital.
Policies
Generally invests primarily in common stocks of larger, more established
companies selected for their growth potential, although it can invest in
companies of any size. May at times hold substantial positions in cash or
similar investments.
Risks
Because the Portfolio may invest substantially all of its assets in common
stocks, the main risk is that the value of the stocks it holds might decrease
in response to the activities of an individual company or in response to
general market and/or economic conditions. Performance may also be affected by
risks specific to certain types of investments, such as foreign securities,
derivative investments, non-investment grade debt securities (high-yield/
high-risk securities or "junk" bonds) or companies with relatively small market
capitalizations. Smaller or newer companies may suffer more significant losses
as well as realize more substantial growth than larger or more established
issuers. Investments in such companies tend to be more volatile and somewhat
more speculative. Issues associated with investing in foreign securities
include currency risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk, market
risk and transaction costs. High-yield/high-risk securities are generally more
dependent on the ability of the issuer to meet interest and principal payments
(i.e., credit risk). They are more vulnerable to real or perceived economic
changes, political changes or other adverse developments specific to the
issuer.
Investment Adviser: Janus Capital Corporation
Janus Aspen Series--Worldwide Growth Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term growth of capital in a manner consistent with the preservation
of capital.
Policies
Invests primarily in common stocks of companies of any size throughout the
world. Normally invests in issuers from at least five different countries,
including the United States. May at times invest in fewer than five countries
or even in a single country. May hold substantial positions in cash or similar
investments.
Risks
Because the Portfolio may invest substantially all of its assets in common
stocks, the main risk is that the value of the stocks it holds might decrease
in response to the activities of an individual company or in response to
general market and/or economic conditions. Performance may also be affected by
risks specific to certain types of investments, such as foreign securities,
derivative investments, non-investment grade debt securities (high-yield/
high-risk securities or "junk" bonds) or companies with relatively small market
capitalizations. Smaller or newer companies may suffer more significant losses
as well as realize more substantial growth than larger or more established
issuers. Investments in such companies tend to be more volatile and somewhat
more speculative. Issues associated with investing in foreign securities
include currency risk, political and economic risk, regulatory risk, market
risk and transaction costs. High-yield/high-risk securities are generally more
dependent on the ability of the issuer to meet interest and principal payments
(i.e., credit risk). They are more vulnerable to real or perceived economic
changes, political changes or other adverse developments specific to the
issuer.
Investment Adviser: Janus Capital Corporation
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Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing a substantial portion of its
assets in securities of foreign issuers, "growth-type" companies, cyclical
industries, and special situations which are considered to have appreciation
possibilities.
Policies
Invests mainly in equity securities, such as common stocks, preferred stocks
and convertible securities, of issuers in the U.S. and foreign countries. The
fund can invest in any country, including countries with developed or emerging
markets, but currently emphasizes investments in developed markets. As a
fundamental policy, the fund will normally invest in at least four countries
(including the United States). In selecting securities for the fund, the fund's
portfolio manager looks primarily for foreign companies with high growth
potential using fundamental analysis of a company's financial statements and
management structure, and analysis of the company's operations and product
development, as well as the industry of which the issuer is part. The fund's
diversification strategies, both with respect to different issuers, different
themes and different countries, is intended to help reduce volatility of the
fund's share price while seeking growth.
Risks
Stock prices will fluctuate. Foreign securities markets may be less liquid and
more volatile than the markets in the U.S. Risks of foreign securities may
include foreign withholding taxation, changes in currency, less publicly
available information, and differences between domestic and foreign legal,
auditing brokerage and economic standards. The fund can use derivatives to seek
increased returns or to try to hedge investment risks. If the issuer of the
derivative does not pay the amount due, the fund can lose money on the
investment. Using derivatives can cause the fund to lose money on its
investment and/or increase the volatility of its share prices.
Investment Adviser: OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA
Investment Objective
Seeks a high level of current income principally derived from interest on debt
securities and seeks to enhance such income by writing covered call options on
debt securities.
Policies
Invests mainly in debt securities of issuers in three market sectors: foreign
governments and companies, U.S. government securities and lower-rated
high-yield securities of U.S. companies. Under normal market conditions, the
fund invests in each of those three market sectors. However, the fund is not
obligated to do so, and the amount of its assets in each of the three sectors
will vary over time. The fund can invest up to 100% of its assets in any one
sector at any time, if the manager believes that in doing so the fund can
achieve its objective without undue risk. The fund's foreign investments can
include debt securities of issuers in developed markets as well as emerging
markets, which have special risks. The fund can also use hedging instruments
and certain derivative investments to try to enhance income or try to manage
investment risks.
Risks
The fund's investments in debt securities are subject to changes in their value
from a number of factors. They include changes in general bond market movements
in the U.S. and abroad, or the change in value of particular bonds because of
an event affecting the issuer. The fund can focus significant amounts of its
investments in foreign debt securities. Therefore, it will be subject to the
risks that economic, political or other events can have on the values of
securities of issuers in particular foreign countries. These risks are
heightened in the case of emerging market debt securities. Changes in interest
rates can also affect securities prices.
Investment Adviser: OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
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Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Policies
Invests, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of total assets in common
stocks and related securities, such as preferred stock, convertible securities
and depositary receipts, of emerging growth companies. Emerging growth
companies are companies believed to be either early in their life cycle but
which have the potential to become major enterprises, or major enterprises
whose rates of earnings growth are expected to accelerate. Investments may
include securities traded in the over-the-counter markets.
May also invest in foreign securities and may have exposure to foreign
currencies through its investment in these securities, its direct holdings of
foreign currencies or through its use of foreign currency exchange contracts
for the purchase or sale of a fixed quantity of foreign currency at a future
date.
Risks
Investment in the portfolio is subject to the following risks:
>Market and Company Risk: The value of the securities in which the portfolio
invests may decline due to changing economic, political or market conditions,
or due to the financial condition of the company which issued the security.
>Emerging Growth Risk: The portfolio's performance is particularly sensitive to
changes in the value of emerging growth companies. Investments in emerging
growth companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements and
may involve greater risks than investments in other companies.
>Over the Counter Risk: Equity securities that are traded over the counter may
be more volatile than exchange listed securities, and the portfolio may
experience difficulty in purchasing or selling these securities at a fair
price.
>Foreign Markets Risk: Investment in foreign securities involves risks related
to political, social and economic developments abroad. These risks result from
differences between the regulations to which U.S. and foreign issuers and
Markets are subject.
>Currency Risk: The portfolio's exposure to foreign currencies may cause the
value of the portfolio to decline if the U.S. dollar strengthens against these
currencies or if foreign governments intervene in the currency markets.
Investment Adviser: Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity
Company; Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company
Portfolio Partners MFS Research Growth Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term growth of capital and future income.
Policies
Invests primarily (at least 65% of total assets) in common stocks and related
securities, such as preferred stock, convertible securities and depositary
receipts. Focuses on companies believed to have favorable prospects for
long-term growth, attractive valuations based on current and expected earnings
or cash flow, dominant or growing market share and superior management. May
invest in companies of any size. Investments may also include securities traded
on securities exchanges or in the over-the-counter markets.
May invest in foreign securities and may have exposure to foreign currencies
through its investment in these securities, its direct holdings of foreign
currencies or through its use of foreign currency exchange contracts for the
purchase or sale of a fixed quantity of foreign currency at a future date.
Risks
Investment in the portfolio is subject to the following risks:
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>Market and Company Risk: The value of the securities in which the portfolio
invests may decline due to changing economic, political or market conditions,
or due to the financial condition of the company which issued the security. In
addition, securities of growth companies may be more volatile because such
companies usually invest a high portion of their earnings in their businesses
and may lack the dividends of value companies, which can cushion the security
prices in a declining market.
>Over-the-Counter Risk: Equity securities that are traded over-the-counter may
be more volatile than exchange-listed stocks, and the portfolio may experience
difficulty in purchasing or selling these securities at a fair price.
>Foreign Markets Risk: Investment in foreign securities involves additional
risks relating to political, social and economic developments abroad. Other
risks from these investments result from the differences between the
regulations to which U.S. and foreign issuers and markets are subject.
>Currency Risk: The portfolio's exposure to foreign currencies may cause the
value of the portfolio to decline if the U.S. dollar strengthens against these
currencies or if foreign governments intervene in the currency markets.
Investment Adviser: Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity
Company; Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company
Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity Portfolio
Investment Objectives
Seeks capital appreciation.
Policies
Invests primarily (at least 65% of total assets) in common stocks and related
securities, such as preferred stock, convertible securities and depositary
receipts. Focuses on companies believed to have favorable growth prospects and
attractive valuations based on current and expected earnings or cash flow.
Investments may include securities traded in the over-the-counter markets.
May invest in foreign securities (including emerging market securities) and may
have exposure to foreign currencies through its investment in these securities,
its direct holdings of foreign currencies or through its use of foreign
currency exchange contracts for the purchase or sale of a fixed quantity of a
foreign currency at a future date.
Also may invest in debt securities issued by both U.S. and foreign companies,
including non-investment grade debt securities.
Risks
Investment in the portfolio is subject to the following risks:
>Market and Company Risk: The value of the securities in which the portfolio
invests may decline due to changing economic, political or market conditions,
or due to the financial condition of the company which issued the security. In
addition, securities of growth companies may be more volatile because such
companies usually invest a high portion of their earnings in their businesses
and may lack the dividends of value companies, which can cushion the security
prices in a declining market.
>Over the Counter Risk: Equity securities that are traded over the counter may
be more volatile than exchange listed securities, and the portfolio may
experience difficulty in purchasing or selling these securities at a fair
price.
>Foreign Markets Risk: The portfolio's investment in foreign securities
involves additional risks relating to political, social and economic
developments abroad. Other risks from these investments result from the
differences between the regulations to which U.S. and foreign issuers and
markets are subject.
>Emerging Markets Risk: Emerging markets are generally defined as countries in
the initial stages of their industrialization cycles with low per capita
income. Investments in emerging markets securities involve all of the risks of
investment in foreign securities, and also have additional risks.
>Currency Risk: The portfolio's exposure to foreign currencies may cause the
value of the portfolio to decline in the event that the U.S. dollar
strengthens against these currencies, or in the event that foreign governments
intervene in the currency markets.
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>Interest Rate Risk: The portfolio's investment in debt securities involves
risks relating to interest rate movement. If interest rates go up, the value
of debt securities held by the portfolio will decline.
>Credit Risk: The portfolio's investment in non-investment grade debt
securities involves credit risk because issuers of non-investment grade
securities are more likely to have difficulty making timely payments of
interest or principal.
Investment Adviser: Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity
Company; Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company
Portfolio Partners Scudder International Growth Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term growth of capital.
Policies
Invests primarily (at least 65% of total assets) in the equity securities of
foreign companies believed to have high growth potential. Normally invests in
securities of at least three different countries other than the U.S. Focuses on
issuers located primarily in Europe, Latin America, and the emerging markets of
the Pacific Basin and Japan, but also may invest in select issues from
elsewhere outside the U.S. Will invest in securities in both developed and
developing markets. Seeks to invest in those companies believed to be best able
to capitalize on the growth and changes taking place within and between various
regions of the world. Typically, these are companies with leading or rapidly
developing business franchises, strong financial positions, and high quality
management capable of defining and implementing strategies to take advantage of
local, regional or global markets.
Also may invest in debt securities issued by both U.S. and foreign companies,
including non-investment grade debt securities.
Risks
Investment in the portfolio is subject to the following risks:
>Market and Company Risk: The value of the securities in which the portfolio
invests may decline due to changing economic, political or market conditions,
or due to the financial condition of the company which issued the security. In
addition, securities of growth companies may be more volatile because such
companies usually invest a high portion of their earnings in their businesses
and may lack the dividends of value companies, which can cushion the security
prices in a declining market.
>Foreign Markets Risk: The portfolio's investment in foreign securities
involves additional risks relating to political, social and economic
developments abroad. Other risks from these investments result from the
differences between the regulations to which U.S. and foreign issuers and
markets are subject.
>Currency Risk: The portfolio's exposure to foreign currencies may cause the
value of the portfolio to decline in the event that the U.S. dollar
strengthens against these currencies, or in the event that foreign governments
intervene in the currency markets.
>Emerging Growth Risk: The portfolio's performance is particularly sensitive to
changes in the value of emerging growth companies. Investments in emerging
growth companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements and
may involve greater risks than investments in other companies.
>Interest Rate Risk: The portfolio's investment in debt securities involves
risks relating to interest rate movement. If interest rates go up, the value
of debt securities held by the portfolio will decline.
>Credit Risk: The portfolio's investment in non-investment grade debt
securities involves credit risk because issuers of non-investment grade
securities are more likely to have difficulty making timely payments of
interest or principal.
Investment Adviser: Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company; Subadviser:
Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc.
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Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio
Investment Objective
Seeks long-term capital growth, and, secondarily, increasing dividend income.
Policies
Invests primarily (at least 65% of total assets) in the common stocks of a
diversified group of growth companies. The subadviser seeks companies with a
lucrative niche in the economy that it believes will give them the ability to
sustain earnings momentum even during times of slow economic growth. The
subadviser believes that when a company's earnings grow faster than both
inflation and the overall economy, the market will eventually reward it with a
higher stock price.
May invest in foreign securities and may have exposure to foreign currencies
through its investment in these securities, its direct holdings of foreign
currencies or through its use of foreign currency exchange contracts for the
purchase or sale of a fixed quantity of foreign currency at a future date.
Risks
Investment in the portfolio is subject to the following risks:
>Market and Company Risk: The value of the securities in which the portfolio
invests may decline due to changing economic, political or market conditions,
or due to the financial condition of the company which issued the security. In
addition, securities of growth companies may be more volatile because such
companies usually invest a high portion of their earnings in their businesses
and may lack the dividends of value companies, which can cushion the security
prices in a declining market.
>Foreign Markets Risk: The portfolio's investment in foreign securities
involves additional risks relating to political, social and economic
developments abroad. Other risks from these investments result from the
differences between the regulations to which U.S. and foreign issuers and
markets are subject.
>Currency Risk: The portfolio's exposure to foreign currencies may cause the
value of the portfolio to decline in the event that the U.S. dollar
strengthens against these currencies, or in the event that foreign governments
intervene in the currency markets.
Investment Adviser: Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company; Subadviser: T.
Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
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Appendix V
Condensed Financial Information
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(Selected data for accumulation units outstanding throughout each period)
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The condensed financial information presented below for each of the periods in
the ten-year period ended December 31, 1998 (as applicable), is derived from
the financial statements of the separate account, which have been audited by
KPMG LLP, independent auditors. The financial statements and the independent
auditors' report thereon for the year ended December 31, 1998 are included in
the Statement of Additional Information.
TABLE I
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AETNA ASCENT VP
Value at beginning of period $ 15.860 $ 13.395 $ 10.976 $ 10.000(1)
Value at end of period $ 16.337 $ 15.860 $ 13.395 $ 10.976
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 592,247 554,873 201,475 49,748
AETNA BALANCED VP, INC.
Value at beginning of period $ 18.811 $ 15.551 $ 17.954(2) $ 14.288
Value at end of period $ 21.723 $ 18.811 $ 15.551 $ 17.954
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 6,268,762 6,663,594 7,803,572 9,193,181
AETNA BOND VP
Value at beginning of period $ 13.238 $ 12.377 $ 46.913(4) $ 40.173
Value at end of period $ 14.137 $ 13.238 $ 12.377 $ 46.913
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 2,490,832 2,482,652 3,717,900 2,377,622
AETNA CROSSROADS VP
Value at beginning of period $ 14.797 $ 12.744 $ 10.862 $ 10.000(1)
Value at end of period $ 15.478 $ 14.797 $ 12.744 $ 10.862
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 514,093 424,250 165,860 47,204
AETNA GROWTH VP
Value at beginning of period $ 13.173 $ 11.137(5)
Value at end of period $ 17.912 $ 13.173
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 289,055 21,371
AETNA GROWTH AND
INCOME VP
Value at beginning of period $ 22.194 $ 17.302 $ 137.869(6) $ 105.558
Value at end of period $ 25.094 $ 22.194 $ 17.302 $ 137.869
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 19,989,922 21,842,444 29,130,769 6,364,000
AETNA HIGH YIELD VP
Value at beginning of period $ 9.968(7)
Value at end of period $ 9.212
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 7,394
AETNA INDEX PLUS LARGE
CAP VP
Value at beginning of period $ 14.444 $ 10.924 $ 10.000(8)
Value at end of period $ 18.772 $ 14.444 $ 10.924
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 616,724 159,461 13,142
AETNA INDEX PLUS MID
CAP VP
Value at beginning of period $ 9.925(9)
Value at end of period $ 10.891
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 35,031
AETNA INDEX PLUS SMALL
CAP VP
Value at beginning of period $ 9.918(9)
Value at end of period $ 8.815
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 40,793
AETNA INTERNATIONAL VP
Value at beginning of period $ 10.182(9)
Value at end of period $ 9.765
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 25,090
AETNA LEGACY VP
Value at beginning of period $ 13.550 $ 11.982 $ 10.626 $ 10.000(1)
Value at end of period $ 14.310 $ 13.550 $ 11.982 $ 10.626
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 507,368 382,217 188,303 20,531
<CAPTION>
1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AETNA ASCENT VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA BALANCED VP, INC.
Value at beginning of period $ 14.519 $ 13.379 $ 12.736 $ 10.896 $ 10.437 $ 10.000(3)
Value at end of period $ 14.288 $ 14.519 $ 13.379 $ 12.736 $ 10.896 $ 10.437
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 21,990,186 30,784,750 34,802,433 22,898,099 17,078,985 9,535,986
AETNA BOND VP
Value at beginning of period $ 42.283 $ 39.038 $ 36.789 $ 31.192 $ 28.943 $ 25.574
Value at end of period $ 40.173 $ 42.283 $ 39.038 $ 36.789 $ 31.192 $ 28.943
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 5,108,720 8,210,666 8,507,292 7,844,412 6,984,793 6,202,834
AETNA CROSSROADS VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA GROWTH VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA GROWTH AND
INCOME VP
Value at beginning of period $ 107.925 $ 102.383 $ 97.165 $ 77.845 $ 76.311 $ 59.871
Value at end of period $ 105.558 $ 107.925 $ 102.383 $ 97.165 $ 77.845 $ 76.311
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 13,966,072 21,148,863 24,201,565 20,948,226 18,362,906 17,142,820
AETNA HIGH YIELD VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA INDEX PLUS LARGE
CAP VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA INDEX PLUS MID
CAP VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA INDEX PLUS SMALL
CAP VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA INTERNATIONAL VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA LEGACY VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AETNA MONEY MARKET VP
Value at beginning of period $ 11.951 $ 11.473 $ 37.988(10) $ 36.271
Value at end of period $ 12.447 $ 11.951 $ 11.473 $ 37.988
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 2,329,195 2,227,782 3,510,588 1,826,260
AETNA REAL ESTATE
SECURITIES VP
Value at beginning of period $ 9.904(7)
Value at end of period $ 8.873
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 12,789
AETNA SMALL COMPANY
VP
Value at beginning of period $ 13.654 $ 10.816(5)
Value at end of period $ 13.633 $ 13.654
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 208,454 71,911
AETNA VALUE
OPPORTUNITY VP
Value at beginning of period $ 13.261 $ 10.977(5)
Value at end of period $ 16.030 $ 13.261
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 112,739 33,295
CALVERT SOCIAL
BALANCED PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 9.839(7)
Value at end of period $ 10.500
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 17,068
FIDELITY VIP EQUITY-
INCOME PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 19.818 $ 15.664 $ 13.880 $ 10.403
Value at end of period $ 21.848 $ 19.818 $ 15.664 $ 13.880
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 1,332,063 1,311,211 1,166,495 766,360
FIDELITY VIP GROWTH
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 19.339 $ 15.858 $ 14.000 $ 10.472
Value at end of period $ 26.641 $ 19.339 $ 15.858 $ 14.000
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 1,278,104 1,110,079 994,616 612,992
FIDELITY VIP OVERSEAS
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 12.640 $ 11.473 $ 10.262 $ 9.474
Value at end of period $ 14.074 $ 12.640 $ 11.473 $ 10.262
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 194,687 221,450 182,533 166,303
FIDELITY VIP II
CONTRAFUND PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 17.156 $ 13.994 $ 11.681 $ 10.000(12)
Value at end of period $ 22.023 $ 17.156 $ 13.994 $ 11.681
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 834,976 811,557 500,034 174,259
JANUS ASPEN AGGRESSIVE
GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 15.254 $ 13.710 $ 12.861 $ 10.000(12)
Value at end of period $ 20.226 $ 15.254 $ 13.710 $ 12.861
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 565,275 493,462 495,557 167,920
JANUS ASPEN BALANCED
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 15.576 $ 12.917 $ 11.259 $ 10.000(1)
Value at end of period $ 20.657 $ 15.576 $ 12.917 $ 11.259
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 447,035 241,028 127,631 34,072
JANUS ASPEN FLEXIBLE
INCOME PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 10.054(9)
Value at end of period $ 10.419
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 54,517
JANUS ASPEN GROWTH
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 16.485 $ 13.599 $ 11.626 $ 10.000(1)
Value at end of period $ 22.086 $ 16.485 $ 13.599 $ 11.626
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 465,446 376,501 250,918 78,126
<CAPTION>
1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
AETNA MONEY MARKET VP
Value at beginning of period $ 35.282 $ 34.619 $ 33.812 $ 32.138 $ 30.012 $ 27.783
Value at end of period $ 36.271 $ 35.282 $ 34.619 $ 33.812 $ 32.138 $ 30.012
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 3,679,802 5,086,515 7,534,662 8,430,082 10,220,110 8,286,033
AETNA REAL ESTATE
SECURITIES VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA SMALL COMPANY
VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
AETNA VALUE
OPPORTUNITY VP
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
CALVERT SOCIAL
BALANCED PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
FIDELITY VIP EQUITY-
INCOME PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 10.000(11)
Value at end of period $ 10.403
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 100,574
FIDELITY VIP GROWTH
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 10.000(11)
Value at end of period $ 10.472
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 121,070
FIDELITY VIP OVERSEAS
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 10.000(11)
Value at end of period $ 9.474
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 54,387
FIDELITY VIP II
CONTRAFUND PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
JANUS ASPEN AGGRESSIVE
GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
JANUS ASPEN BALANCED
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
JANUS ASPEN FLEXIBLE
INCOME PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
JANUS ASPEN GROWTH
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
JANUS ASPEN WORLDWIDE
GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 18.779 $ 15.566 $ 12.216
Value at end of period $ 23.910 $ 18.779 $ 15.566
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 1,360,741 1,206,175 526,646
OPPENHEIMER GLOBAL
SECURITIES FUND/VA
Value at beginning of period $ 9.865(9)
Value at end of period $ 10.018
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 11,129
OPPENHEIMER STRATEGIC
BOND FUND/VA
Value at beginning of period $ 9.988(9)
Value at end of period $ 9.895
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 13,885
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS
MFS EMERGING EQUITIES
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 14.927 $ 15.114(13)
Value at end of period $ 19.114 $ 14.927
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 1,369,984 1,368,373
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS
MFS RESEARCH GROWTH
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 13.795 $ 14.067(13)
Value at end of period $ 16.758 $ 13.795
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 1,054,685 1,200,982
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS
MFS VALUE EQUITY
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 9.828(9)
Value at end of period $ 10.495
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 42,213
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS
SCUDDER INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 16.986 $ 16.776(13)
Value at end of period $ 19.978 $ 16.986
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 467,484 516,231
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS T.
ROWE PRICE GROWTH
EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 16.131 $ 15.809(13)
Value at end of period $ 20.328 $ 16.131
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 717,872 701,952
<CAPTION>
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
JANUS ASPEN WORLDWIDE
GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 10.000(12)
Value at end of period $ 12.216
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period 65,384
OPPENHEIMER GLOBAL
SECURITIES FUND/VA
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
OPPENHEIMER STRATEGIC
BOND FUND/VA
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS
MFS EMERGING EQUITIES
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS
MFS RESEARCH GROWTH
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS
MFS VALUE EQUITY
PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS
SCUDDER INTERNATIONAL
GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS T.
ROWE PRICE GROWTH
EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period
Value at end of period
Number of accumulation units
outstanding at end of period
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(1) Funds were first available in this option during June 1995.
(2) The accumulation unit value was converted to $14.126 on May 3, 1996, when
the contracts were migrated to a different administrative system.
Immediately prior to that date, the accumulation unit value of the fund
was $18.549. On the date of conversion, additional units were issued so
that account values were not changed as a result of the conversion.
(3) The initial accumulation unit value was established at $10.000 on June 23,
1989, the date on which the fund commenced operations.
(4) The accumulation unit value was converted to $11.726 on May 3, 1996, when
the contracts were migrated to a different administrative system.
Immediately prior to that date, the accumulation unit value of the fund
was $45.469. On the date of conversion, additional units were issued so
that account values were not changed as a result of the conversion.
(5) Funds were first received in this option during May 1997.
(6) The accumulation unit value was converted to $14.862 on May 3, 1996, when
the contracts were migrated to a different administrative system.
Immediately prior to that date, the accumulation unit value of the fund
was $145.549. On the date of conversion, additional units were issued so
that account values were not changed as a result of the conversion.
(7) Funds were first received in this option during June 1998.
(8) The initial accumulation unit value was established during August 1996,
when the portfolio became available under the contract, when funds were
first received in this option or when the applicable daily asset charge
was first utilized.
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Condensed Financial Information (continued)
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(9) Funds were first received in this option during May 1998.
(10) The accumulation unit value was converted to $11.175 on May 3, 1996, when
the contracts were migrated to a different administrative system.
Immediately prior to that date, the accumulation unit value of the fund
was $38.501. On the date of conversion, additional units were issued so
that account values were not changed as a result of the conversion.
(11) Funds were first received in this option during May 1994.
(12) Funds were first available in this option during May 1995.
(13) Funds were first received in this option during November 1997.
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Condensed Financial Information
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(Selected data for accumulation units outstanding throughout each period)
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The condensed financial information presented below for each of the periods in
the two-year period ended December 31, 1998 (as applicable), is derived from
the financial statements of the separate account, which have been audited by
KPMG LLP, independent auditors. The financial statements and the independent
auditors' report thereon for the year ended December 31, 1998 are included in
the Statement of Additional Information.
TABLE II
(For Contracts containing limits on fees)
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<CAPTION>
1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
AETNA ASCENT VP
Value at beginning of period $ 15.892 $ 14.368(1)
Value at end of period $ 16.427 $ 15.892
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 17,853 11,211
AETNA BALANCED VP, INC.
Value at beginning of period $ 18.837 $ 16.739(1)
Value at end of period $ 21.808 $ 18.837
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 643,219 772,954
AETNA BOND VP
Value at beginning of period $ 13.249 $ 12.629(1)
Value at end of period $ 14.171 $ 13.249
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 703,077 765,835
AETNA CROSSROADS VP
Value at beginning of period $ 14.827 $ 13.511(1)
Value at end of period $ 15.563 $ 14.827
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 21,371 8,405
AETNA GROWTH VP
Value at beginning of period $ 15.603(2)
Value at end of period $ 18.010
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 11,000
AETNA GROWTH AND INCOME VP
Value at beginning of period $ 22.226 $ 19.673(1)
Value at end of period $ 25.193 $ 22.226
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 6,366,413 7,364,497
AETNA HIGH YIELD VP
Value at beginning of period $ 10.003(3)
Value at end of period $ 9.212
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 1,070
AETNA INDEX PLUS LARGE CAP VP
Value at beginning of period $ 16.559(2)
Value at end of period $ 18.876
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 25,150
AETNA INDEX PLUS MID CAP VP
Value at beginning of period $ 9.017(4)
Value at end of period $ 10.891
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 1,486
AETNA INDEX PLUS SMALL CAP VP
Value at beginning of period $ 8.454(4)
Value at end of period $ 8.815
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 1,151
AETNA INTERNATIONAL VP
Value at beginning of period $ 10.021(3)
Value at end of period $ 9.765
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 2,121
AETNA LEGACY VP
Value at beginning of period $ 13.577 $ 12.551(1)
Value at end of period $ 14.389 $ 13.577
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 58,580 43,694
AETNA MONEY MARKET VP
Value at beginning of period $ 11.951 $ 11.674(1)
Value at end of period $ 12.447 $ 11.951
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 853,247 936,223
AETNA REAL ESTATE SECURITIES VP
Value at beginning of period $ 9.907(3)
Value at end of period $ 8.873
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 2,297
AETNA SMALL COMPANY VP
Value at beginning of period $ 15.646(2)
Value at end of period $ 13.708
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 3,089
AETNA VALUE OPPORTUNITY VP
Value at beginning of period $ 16.118(5)
Value at end of period $ 16.118
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 85
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1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
CALVERT SOCIAL BALANCED PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 10.094(6)
Value at end of period $ 10.500
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 9,412
FIDELITY VIP EQUITY-INCOME PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 19.818 $ 17.600(1)
Value at end of period $ 21.848 $ 19.818
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 21,380 18,378
FIDELITY VIP GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 19.339 $ 17.382(1)
Value at end of period $ 26.641 $ 19.399
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 22,565 17,640
FIDELITY VIP OVERSEAS PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 12.640 $ 12.896(1)
Value at end of period $ 14.074 $ 12.640
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 2,059 1,362
FIDELITY VIP II CONTRAFUND PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 17.156 $ 15.104(1)
Value at end of period $ 22.023 $ 17.156
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 22,090 21,463
JANUS ASPEN AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 15.254 $ 13.666(1)
Value at end of period $ 20.226 $ 15.254
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 10,568 14,273
JANUS ASPEN BALANCED PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 15.576 $ 14.084(1)
Value at end of period $ 20.657 $ 15.576
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 25,387 12,861
JANUS ASPEN GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 16.485 $ 14.957(1)
Value at end of period $ 22.086 $ 16.485
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 21,942 13,239
JANUS ASPEN WORLDWIDE GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 18.779 $ 17.777(1)
Value at end of period $ 23.910 $ 18.779
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 65,839 67,098
OPPENHEIMER STRATEGIC BOND FUND/VA
Value at beginning of period $ 10.023(3)
Value at end of period $ 9.895
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 1,136
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS MFS EMERGING EQUITIES PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 14.927 $ 15.114(7)
Value at end of period $ 19.114 $ 14.927
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 49,218 40,758
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS MFS RESEARCH GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 13.795 $ 14.067(7)
Value at end of period $ 16.758 $ 13.795
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 75,738 91,613
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS MFS VALUE EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 10.055(2)
Value at end of period $ 10.495
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 1,552
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS SCUDDER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 16.986 $ 16.776(7)
Value at end of period $ 19.978 $ 16.986
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 10,839 10,954
PORTFOLIO PARTNERS T. ROWE PRICE GROWTH EQUITY PORTFOLIO
Value at beginning of period $ 16.131 $ 15.809(7)
Value at end of period $ 20.328 $ 16.131
Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period 18,939 17,219
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(1) Funds were first received in this option during June 1997.
(2) Funds were first received in this option during May 1998.
(3) Funds were first received in this option during June 1998.
(4) Funds were first received in this option during August 1998.
(5) Funds were first received in this option during December 1998.
(6) Funds were first received in this option during July 1998.
(7) Funds were first received in this option during November 1997.
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Please attach to your application
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I hereby acknowledge receipt of an Account C Individual Variable Annuity
Contract Prospectus dated May 3, 1999 for Individual Retirement Annuities and
Simplified Employee Pension Plans, as well as the current prospectus pertaining
to the Guaranteed Accumulation Account, if applicable.
- --- Please send an Account C Statement of Additional Information (Form No.
SAI.75992-99) dated May 3, 1999.
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CONTRACT HOLDER'S SIGNATURE
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DATE
PROS.75992-99
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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C
OF
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
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Statement of Additional Information Dated May 3, 1999
Individual Deferred Fixed or Variable Annuity Contracts for Individual
Retirement Annuities under Section 408(b), Roth Individual Retirement
Annuities under Section 408A and Simplified Employee Pension Plans
under Section 408(k)
This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be read
in conjunction with the current prospectus for Variable Annuity Account C (the
separate account) dated May 3, 1999.
A free prospectus is available upon request from the local Aetna Life Insurance
and Annuity Company office or by writing to or calling:
Aetna Retirement Services
Individual Annuity Services
151 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, Connecticut 06156
1-800-531-4547
Read the prospectus before you invest. Terms used in this Statement of
Additional Information shall have the same meaning as in the prospectus.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TABLE OF CONTENTS
<S> <C>
General Information and History............................................. 2
Variable Annuity Account C.................................................. 2
Offering and Purchase of Contracts.......................................... 3
Performance Data............................................................ 3
General.................................................................. 3
Average Annual Total Return Quotations................................... 4
Income Phase Payments....................................................... 7
Sales Material and Advertising.............................................. 7
Independent Auditors........................................................ 8
Financial Statements of the Separate Account................................ S-1
Financial Statements of Aetna Life Insurance and
Annuity Company and Subsidiary........................................... F-1
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GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY
Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company (the Company, we, us, our) is a stock
life insurance company which was organized under the insurance laws of the State
of Connecticut in 1976. Through a merger, it succeeded to the business of Aetna
Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company (formerly participating Annuity Life
Insurance Company organized in 1954).
As of December 31, 1998, the Company and its subsidiary life company had $43
billion invested through their products, including $29 billion in their separate
accounts (of which the Company, or an affiliate, oversees the management of $21
billion). The Company is ranked among the top 2% of all U.S. life insurance
companies based on assets as of December 31, 1997. The Company is an indirect
wholly owned subsidiary of Aetna Inc. The Company is engaged in the business of
issuing life insurance policies and annuity contracts. Our Home Office is
located at 151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06156.
In addition to serving as the principal underwriter and the depositor for the
separate account, the Company is a registered investment adviser under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and a registered broker-dealer under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We provide investment advice to several of the
registered management investment companies offered as variable investment
options under the contracts funded by the separate account (see "Variable
Annuity Account C" below).
Other than the mortality and expense risk charge and administrative expense
charge described in the prospectus, all expenses incurred in the operations of
the separate account are borne by the Company. See "Fees" in the prospectus. The
Company receives reimbursement for certain administrative costs from some
advisers of the funds used as funding options under the contract. These fees
generally range up to 0.425%.
The Company holds the assets of the separate account. The separate account has
no custodian. However, the funds in whose shares the assets of the separate
account are invested each have custodians, as discussed in their respective
prospectuses.
From this point forward, the term "contract(s)" refers only to those offered
through the prospectus.
VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C
Variable Annuity Account C is a separate account established by the Company for
the purpose of funding variable annuity contracts issued by the Company. The
separate account is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a
unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.
Payments to accounts under the contract may be allocated to one or more of the
subaccounts. Each subaccount invests in the shares of only one of the funds
listed below. We may make additions to, deletions from or substitutions of
available investment options as permitted by law and subject to the conditions
of the contract. The availability of the funds is subject to applicable
regulatory authorization. Not all funds are available in all jurisdictions or
under all contracts.
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The funds currently available under the contract are as follows:
Aetna Ascent VP
Aetna Balanced VP, Inc.
Aetna Income Shares d/b/a
Aetna Bond VP
Aetna Crossroads VP
Aetna Growth VP
Aetna Variable Fund d/b/a
Aetna Growth and Income VP
Aetna High Yield VP
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP
Aetna International VP
Aetna Legacy VP
Aetna Variable Encore Fund d/b/a
Aetna Money Market VP
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP
Aetna Small Company VP
Aetna Value Opportunity VP
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
AIM V.I. Growth Fund
AIM V.I. Growth and Income Fund
AIM V.I. Value Fund
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund (VIP) Equity-Income Portfolio
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund (VIP) Growth Portfolio
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund (VIP) Overseas Portfolio
Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund II (VIP II) Contrafund Portfolio
Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth Portfolio
Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio
Janus Aspen Flexible Income Portfolio
Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio
Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio
Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA
Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio
Portfolio Partners MFS Research Growth Portfolio
Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity Portfolio
Portfolio Partners Scudder International Growth Portfolio
Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio
Complete descriptions of each of the funds, including their investment
objectives, policies, risks, fees and expenses, are contained in the
prospectuses and statements of additional information for each of the funds.
OFFERING AND PURCHASE OF CONTRACTS
The Company is both the depositor and the principal underwriter for the
securities sold by the prospectus. We offer the contracts through life insurance
agents licensed to sell variable annuities who are registered representatives of
the Company or of other registered broker-dealers who have sales agreements with
the Company. The offering of the contracts is continuous. A description of the
manner in which contracts are purchased may be found in the prospectus under the
sections entitled "Purchase" and "Your Account Value."
PERFORMANCE DATA
GENERAL
From time to time, we may advertise different types of historical performance
for the subaccounts of the separate account available under the contracts. We
may advertise the "standardized average annual total returns," calculated in a
manner prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "standardized
returns"), as well as the "non-standardized returns," both of which are
described below.
The standardized and non-standardized total return figures are computed
according to a formula in which a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000 is
applied under a deferred annuity contract to the various subaccounts available
under the contract, and then related to the ending redeemable values over one,
five and ten year periods (or fractional periods thereof). The redeemable value
is then divided by the initial investment and this quotient is taken to the Nth
root (N represents the number of years in the period) and 1 is subtracted from
the result which is then expressed as a percentage, carried to at least the
nearest hundredth of a percent. The standardized figures use the actual returns
of the fund since the date contributions were first received in the fund under
the separate account adjusted to reflect the deduction of the maximum recurring
charges under the contracts during each period (e.g., 1.25% mortality and
expense risk charges, $20 maintenance fees, 0.25% administrative expense
charges, and an early withdrawal charge for installment purchase payment
contracts of 5% grading down to 0% after ten payment periods). These charges
will be deducted on a pro rata basis in the case of fractional periods. The
annual
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maintenance fee is converted to a percentage of assets based on the average
account size under the contracts described in the prospectus. The total return
figures shown below may be different from the actual historical total return
under your contract because for periods prior to 1994, the subaccount's
investment performance was based on the performance of the underlying fund plus
any cash held by the subaccount.
The non-standardized figures will be calculated in a similar manner, except that
they will not reflect the deduction of any applicable early withdrawal charge,
and in some advertisements will also exclude the effect of the annual
maintenance fee. The deduction of the early withdrawal charge and the annual
maintenance fee would decrease the level of performance shown if reflected in
the calculations. The non-standardized figures may also include monthly,
quarterly, year-to-date and three-year periods, and may include returns
calculated from the fund's inception date and/or the date contributions were
first received in the fund under the separate account The non-standardized
returns shown in the tables below reflect the deduction of all charges under the
contract except the early withdrawal charge. The annual maintenance fee has been
deducted for the purposes of calculating the returns.
Investment results of the funds will fluctuate over time, and any presentation
of the subaccounts' total return quotations for any prior period should not be
considered as a representation of how the subaccounts will perform in any future
period. Additionally, the account value upon redemption may be more or less than
your original cost.
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURN QUOTATIONS - Standardized and Non-Standardized
The tables below reflect the average annual standardized and non-standardized
total return quotation figures for the periods ended December 31, 1998 for the
subaccounts under the contract. The standardized returns assume the maximum
charges under the contract as described under "General" above. The
non-standardized returns assume the same charges but do not include the early
withdrawal charge.
For the subaccounts funded by the Portfolio Partners portfolios, two sets of
performance returns are shown for each subaccount: one showing performance based
solely on the performance of the Portfolio Partners portfolio from November 28,
1997, the date the Portfolio commenced operations; and one quotation based on
(a) performance through November 26, 1997 of the fund it replaced under many
Company contracts and; (b) after November 26, 1997, based on the performance of
the Portfolio Partners portfolio.
For those subaccounts where results are not available for the full calendar
period indicated, performance for such partial periods is shown in the column
labeled "Since Inception". For standardized performance, the "Since Inception"
column shows the average annual return since the date contributions were first
received in the fund under the separate account. For nonstandardized
performance, the "Since Inception" column shows average annual total return
since the fund's inception date.
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Date
Installment Payment Account Contributions
($20 Maintenance Fee) STANDARDIZED First Received
Under the
Separate Account
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Since
SUBACCOUNT 1 Year 5 Year 10 Year Inception*
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Ascent VP (2.21%) 13.37% 07/05/1995
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Aetna Balanced VP, Inc. 9.65% 13.23% 10.92% 04/03/1989
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Aetna Bond VP(1) 1.40% 4.18% 7.86%
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Aetna Crossroads VP (0.70%) 11.62% 07/05/1995
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Aetna Growth VP 29.11% 31.00% 05/30/1997
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Aetna Growth and Income VP(1) 7.35% 16.63% 14.95%
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Aetna High Yield VP (12.27%) 05/04/1998
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Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP 23.40% 27.96% 10/31/1996
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Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP 2.30% 05/04/1998
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Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP (16.29%) 05/04/1998
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Aetna International VP (8.96%) 05/04/1998
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Aetna Legacy VP 0.27% 9.53% 07/05/1995
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Aetna Money Market VP(1)(2) (1.12%) 2.85% 4.37%
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Aetna Real Estate Securities VP (16.82%) 05/04/1998
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Aetna Small Company VP (5.21%) 8.80% 05/30/1997
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Aetna Value Opportunity VP 14.77% 22.81% 05/30/1997
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Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio 9.02% 11.93% 10.30% 05/31/1989
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Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio 4.67% 17.30% 05/31/1994
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Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio 30.81% 22.27% 05/31/1994
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Fidelity VIP Overseas Portfolio 5.72% 7.02% 05/31/1994
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Fidelity VIP II Contrafund Portfolio 21.88% 23.19% 05/31/1995
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Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth Portfolio 25.90% 20.30% 06/30/1994
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Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio 25.92% 20.62% 06/30/1995
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Janus Aspen Flexible Income Portfolio 2.30% 9.69% 10/31/1994
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Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio 27.21% 22.67% 06/30/1995
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Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio 20.89% 25.37% 05/31/1995
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Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA (5.63%) 05/04/1998
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Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA (6.20%) 05/07/1998
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Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio 21.59% 18.26% 11/28/1997
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Alger American Small Cap/Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities(3) 21.59% 12.63% 12.41% 09/30/1993
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Portfolio Partners MFS Research Growth Portfolio 15.33% 11.95% 11/28/1997
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American Century VP Capital Appreciation/Portfolio Partners MFS
Research Growth(3) 15.33% 5.65% 7.43% 08/31/1992
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Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity Portfolio 18.84% 18.70% 11/28/1997
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Neuberger Berman AMT Growth/Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity(3) 18.84% 14.25% 11.06% 05/31/1989
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Portfolio Partners Scudder International Growth Portfolio 11.67% 11.92% 11/28/1997
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Scudder International Portfolio Class A/Portfolio Partners Scudder
International Growth(3) 11.67% 7.87% 8.25% 07/31/1989
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Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio 19.65% 20.08% 11/28/1997
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Alger American Growth/Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth 19.65% 21.39% 10/31/1994
Equity(3)
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Please refer to the discussion preceding the table for an explanation of the
charges included and methodology used in the standardized and non-standardized
figures. These figures represent historical performance and should not be
considered a projection of future performance.
* Reflects performance from the date contributions were first received in the
fund under the separate account.
(1) These funds have been available through the separate account for more than
ten years.
(2) The current yield for the subaccount for the 7-day period ended December 31,
1998 (on an annualized basis) was 3.77%. Current yield more closely reflects
current earnings than does total return. The current yield reflects the
deduction of all charges under the contract that are deducted from the total
return quotations shown above, except the maximum 5% early withdrawal charge.
(3) The fund first listed was replaced with the applicable Portfolio Partners
portfolio after the close of business on November 26, 1997. The performance
shown is based on the performance of the replaced fund until November 26, 1997,
and the performance of the applicable Portfolio Partners portfolio after that
date. The replaced fund may not have been available under all contracts. The
"Date Contributions First Received Under the Separate Account" refers to the
applicable date for the replaced fund.
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Fund
Installment Payment Account NON-STANDARDIZED Inception
($20 Maintenance Fee) Date
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Since
SUBACCOUNT 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Inception**
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Ascent VP 2.94% 14.11% 15.04% 07/05/1995
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Aetna Balanced VP, Inc. 15.42% 16.62% 14.40% 11.51% 04/03/1989
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Aetna Bond VP(1) 6.74% 5.26% 5.26% 7.86%
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Aetna Crossroads VP 4.53% 12.46% 13.27% 07/05/1995
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Aetna Growth VP 35.91% 33.55% 12/13/1996
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Aetna Growth and Income VP(1) 13.01% 21.18% 17.83% 14.95%
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Aetna High Yield VP (1.58%) (0.16%) 12/10/1997
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Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP 29.90% 31.60% 09/16/1996
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Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP 22.69% 25.70% 12/16/1997
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Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP (2.64%) 1.45% 12/19/1997
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Aetna International VP 17.38% 19.97% 12/22/1997
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Aetna Legacy VP 5.55% 10.37% 11.15% 07/05/1995
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Aetna Money Market VP(1)(2) 4.09% 4.06% 3.92% 4.37%
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Aetna Real Estate Securities VP (13.99%) (10.49%) 12/15/1997
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Aetna Small Company VP (0.22%) 15.64% 12/27/1996
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Aetna Value Opportunity VP 20.81% 29.43% 12/13/1996
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AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund 17.77% 15.27% 15.73% 17.24% 05/05/1993
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AIM V.I. Growth Fund 32.41% 24.58% 19.88% 19.32% 05/05/1993
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AIM V.I. Growth and Income Fund 26.05% 22.81% 20.93% 05/02/1994
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AIM V.I. Value Fund 30.72% 21.92% 20.15% 20.34% 05/05/1993
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Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio(1) 14.76% 14.77% 13.09% 11.41%
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Fidelity VIP Equity-Income Portfolio(1) 10.18% 16.26% 17.24% 14.13%
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Fidelity VIP Growth Portfolio(1) 37.70% 23.86% 20.17% 17.87%
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Fidelity VIP Overseas Portfolio(1) 11.29% 11.02% 8.28% 8.66%
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Fidelity VIP II Contrafund Portfolio 28.30% 23.44% 26.99% 01/03/1995
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Janus Aspen Aggressive Growth Portfolio 32.53% 16.23% 17.80% 20.35% 09/13/1993
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Janus Aspen Balanced Portfolio 32.55% 22.36% 17.57% 17.95% 09/13/1993
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Janus Aspen Growth Portfolio 33.91% 23.79% 19.85% 19.31% 09/13/1993
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Janus Aspen Flexible Income Portfolio 7.69% 8.58% 8.89% 8.43% 09/13/1993
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Janus Aspen Worldwide Growth Portfolio 27.26% 25.02% 19.75% 22.43% 09/13/1993
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Oppenheimer Global Securities Fund/VA 12.62% 16.53% 8.24% 11.03% 11/12/1990
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Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund/VA 1.55% 6.42% 5.43% 5.39% 05/03/1993
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Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio 27.99% 23.90% 11/28/1997
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Alger American Small Cap/Portfolio Partners MFS Emerging Equities(3) 27.99% 12.37% 13.79% 19.44%
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Portfolio Partners MFS Research Growth Portfolio 21.41% 17.30% 11/28/1997
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American Century VP Capital Appreciation/Portfolio Partners MFS
Research Growth(3) 21.41% 3.16% 6.74% 9.81%
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Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity Portfolio 25.10% 24.19% 11/28/1997
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Neuberger Berman AMT Growth/Portfolio Partners MFS Value Equity(3) 25.10% 18.89% 15.43% 13.23%
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Portfolio Partners Scudder International Growth Portfolio 17.55% 17.26% 11/28/1997
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Scudder International Portfolio Class A/Portfolio Partners Scudder
International Growth(3) 17.55% 12.73% 8.98% 10.56%
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Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio 25.95% 25.80% 11/28/1997
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Alger American Growth/Portfolio Partners T. Rowe Price Growth
Equity(3) 25.95% 21.28% 19.18% 18.92% 01/09/1989
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</TABLE>
Please refer to the discussion preceding the tables for an explanation of the
charges included and methodology used in the standardized and non-standardized
figures. These figures represent historical performance and should not be
considered a projection of future performance.
** Reflects performance from the fund's inception date.
(1) These funds have been in operation for more than ten years.
(2) The current yield for the subaccount for the 7-day period ended December 31,
1998 (on an annualized basis) was 3.77%. Current yield more closely reflects
current earnings than does total return. The current yield reflects the
deduction of all charges under the contract that are deducted from the total
return quotations shown above. As in the table above, the maximum 5% early
withdrawal charge is not reflected.
(3) The fund first listed was replaced with the applicable Portfolio Partners
portfolio after the close of business on November 26, 1997. The performance
shown is based on the performance of the replaced fund until November 26, 1997,
and the performance of the applicable Portfolio Partners portfolio after that
date. The replaced fund may not have been available under all contracts. The
"Fund Inception Date" refers to the applicable date for the replaced fund. If no
date is shown, the replaced fund has been in operation for more than ten years.
6
<PAGE>
Income Phase Payments
When you begin receiving payments under the contract during the income phase
(see "The Income Phase" in the prospectus) the value of your account is
determined using accumulation unit values as of the tenth valuation before the
first payment is due. Such value (less any applicable premium tax) is applied to
provide payments to you in accordance with the payment option and investment
options elected.
The annuity option tables found in the contract show, for each option, the
amount of the first payment for each $1,000 of value applied. Thereafter,
variable payments fluctuate as the annuity unit value(s) fluctuates with the
investment experience of the selected investment option(s). The first payment
and subsequent payments also vary depending on the assumed net investment rate
selected (3.5% or 5% per annum). Selection of a 5% rate causes a higher first
payment, but payments will increase thereafter only to the extent that the net
investment rate increases by more than 5%, after deduction of fees, on an annual
basis. Payments would decline if the rate failed to increase by 5%. Use of the
3.5% assumed rate causes a lower first payment, but subsequent payments would
increase more rapidly or decline more slowly as changes occur in the net
investment rate.
When the income phase begins, the annuitant is credited with a fixed number of
annuity units (which does not change thereafter) in each of the designated
investment options. This number is calculated by dividing (a) by (b), where (a)
is the amount of the first payment based on a particular investment option, and
(b) is the then current annuity unit value for that investment option. As noted,
annuity unit values fluctuate from one valuation to the next (see "Your Account
Value" in the prospectus); such fluctuations reflect changes in the net
investment factor for the appropriate subaccount(s) (with a ten valuation lag
which gives the Company time to process payments) and a mathematical adjustment
which offsets the assumed net investment rate of 3.5% or 5% per annum.
The operation of all these factors can be illustrated by the following
hypothetical example. These procedures will be performed separately for the
investment options selected during the income phase.
EXAMPLE:
Assume that, at the date payments are to commence, there are 3,000 accumulation
units credited under a particular contract and that the value of an accumulation
unit for the tenth valuation prior to retirement was $13.650000. This produces a
total value of $40,950.
Assume also that no premium tax is payable and that the annuity table in the
contract provides for the payment option elected, a first monthly variable
payment of $6.68 per $1000 of value applied; the annuitant's first monthly
payment would thus be 40.950 multiplied by $6.68, or $273.55.
Assume then that the value of an annuity unit upon the valuation on which the
first payment was due was $13.400000. When this value is divided into the first
monthly payment, the number of annuity units is determined to be 20.414. The
value of this number of annuity units will be paid in each subsequent month.
If the net investment factor with respect to the appropriate subaccount is
1.0015000 as of the tenth valuation preceding the due date of the second monthly
payment, multiplying this factor by .9999058* (to neutralize the assumed net
investment rate of 3.5% per annum built into the number of annuity units
determined above) produces a result of 1.0014057. This is then multiplied by the
annuity unit value for the prior valuation (assume such value to be $13.504376)
to produce an annuity unit value of $13.523359 for the valuation occurring when
the second payment is due. The second monthly payment is then determined by
multiplying the number of annuity units by the current annuity unit value, or
20.414 times $13.523359, which produces a payment of $276.07.
*If an assumed net investment rate of 5% is elected, the appropriate factor to
neutralize such assumed rate would be .9998663.
7
<PAGE>
SALES MATERIAL AND ADVERTISING
We may include hypothetical illustrations in our sales literature that explain
the mathematical principles of dollar cost averaging, compounded interest,
tax-deferred accumulation, and the mechanics of variable annuity contracts. We
may also discuss the difference between variable annuity contracts and other
types of savings or investment products such as personal savings accounts and
certificates of deposit.
We may distribute sales literature that compares the percentage change in
accumulation unit values for any of the subaccounts to established market
indices such as the Standard & Poor's 500 Stock Index and the Dow Jones
Industrial Average or to the percentage change in values of other management
investment companies that have investment objectives similar to the subaccount
being compared.
We may publish in advertisements and reports, the ratings and other information
assigned to us by one or more independent rating organizations such as A.M. Best
Company, Duff & Phelps, Standard & Poor's Corporation and Moody's Investors
Services, Inc. The purpose of the ratings is to reflect our financial strength
and/or claims-paying ability. We may also quote ranking services such as
Morningstar's Variable Annuity/Life Performance Report and Lipper's Variable
Insurance Products Performance Analysis Service (VIPPAS), which rank variable
annuity or life subaccounts or their underlying funds by performance and/or
investment objective. We may categorize the underlying funds in terms of the
asset classes they represent and use such categories in marketing materials for
the contracts. We may illustrate in advertisements the performance of the
underlying funds, if accompanied by performance which also shows the performance
of such funds reduced by applicable charges under the separate account. We may
also show in advertisements the portfolio holdings of the underlying funds,
updated at various intervals. From time to time, we will quote articles from
newspapers and magazines or other publications or reports such as The Wall
Street Journal, Money Magazine, USA Today and The VARDS Report.
We may provide in advertising, sales literature, periodic publications or other
materials, information on various topics of interest to current and prospective
contract holders. These topics may include the relationship between sectors of
the economy and the economy as a whole and its effect on various securities
markets, investment strategies and techniques (such as value investing, market
timing, dollar cost averaging, asset allocation, constant ratio transfer and
account rebalancing), the advantages and disadvantages of investing in
tax-deferred and taxable investments, customer profiles and hypothetical
purchase and investment scenarios, financial management and tax and retirement
planning, and investment alternatives to certificates of deposit and other
financial instruments, including comparison between the contracts and the
characteristics of and market for such financial instruments.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
KPMG LLP, CityPlace II, Hartford, Connecticut 06103-4103, is the independent
auditor for the separate account and for the Company. The services provided to
the separate account include primarily the examination of the separate account's
financial statements and the review of filings made with the SEC.
8
<PAGE>
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Index
<S> <C>
Statement of Assets and Liabilities........................................ S-2
Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets......................... S-6
Condensed Financial Information............................................ S-7
Notes to Financial Statements.............................................. S-27
Independent Auditors' Report............................................... S-41
</TABLE>
S-1
<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - December 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS:
Investments, at net asset value: (Note 1)
Net
Shares Cost Assets
------ ---- ------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Ascent VP: 6,134,112 $ 84,102,680 $ 86,000,256
Aetna Balanced VP: 64,322,517 924,156,866 1,011,793,195
Aetna Bond VP: 29,408,694 379,592,879 384,077,541
Aetna Crossroads VP: 5,563,073 73,501,226 74,100,133
Aetna Get Fund, Series B: 4,080,903 52,990,050 59,581,177
Aetna Get Fund, Series C: 13,705,460 145,612,096 198,180,953
Aetna Get Fund, Series D: 26,960,783 270,904,139 270,980,130
Aetna Growth and Income VP: 193,821,381 6,185,564,837 6,175,149,210
Aetna Growth VP: 4,793,106 57,756,294 64,850,726
Aetna High Yield VP: 137,652 1,348,506 1,244,378
Aetna Index Plus Bond VP: 139,903 1,485,972 1,425,611
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP: 13,588,180 200,817,845 239,016,092
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP: 337,416 3,695,668 4,116,477
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP: 502,348 4,557,249 4,953,155
Aetna International VP: 173,945 1,962,427 2,016,027
Aetna Legacy VP: 4,311,341 53,451,493 53,331,289
Aetna Money Market VP: 19,342,066 253,530,714 258,939,971
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP: 183,009 1,671,798 1,561,066
Aetna Small Company VP: 3,751,125 48,380,625 47,976,886
Aetna Value Opportunity VP: 1,997,581 25,293,161 28,785,139
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio: 29,902,390 54,315,545 63,901,407
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund:
Equity-Income Portfolio: 8,898,556 188,619,345 226,201,287
Growth Portfolio: 5,135,023 170,211,305 230,408,503
High Income Portfolio: 139,771 1,602,694 1,611,556
Overseas Portfolio: 738,883 14,561,214 14,814,602
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund II:
Asset Manager Portfolio: 1,470,246 22,725,399 26,699,659
Contrafund Portfolio: 14,733,278 253,946,769 360,081,326
Index 500 Portfolio: 660,901 66,696,529 93,352,318
Janus Aspen Series:
Aggressive Growth Portfolio: 10,591,848 192,335,439 292,229,082
Balanced Portfolio: 4,216,755 74,736,185 94,876,992
Flexible Income Portfolio: 2,694,962 32,325,750 32,501,248
Growth Portfolio: 5,647,105 98,534,718 132,932,852
Worldwide Growth Portfolio: 21,182,596 478,559,912 616,201,712
Lexington Emerging Markets Fund: 722,126 5,748,692 4,094,455
Lexington Natural Resources Trust Fund: 1,789,785 25,967,652 19,741,327
MFS Funds:
Total Return Series: 21,290 364,758 385,767
Oppenheimer Funds:
Global Securities Fund: 44,228 885,530 976,121
Strategic Bond Fund: 440,840 2,233,363 2,257,099
Portfolio Partners, Inc. (PPI):
PPI MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio: 7,831,597 346,198,947 434,183,761
PPI MFS Research Growth Portfolio: 20,275,336 201,414,681 242,087,516
PPI MFS Value Equity Portfolio: 3,985,534 120,187,249 150,852,476
PPI Scudder International Growth Portfolio: 12,050,466 183,514,369 201,965,809
PPI T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio: 3,903,977 170,360,011 215,928,990
--------------- ---------------
NET ASSETS $11,476,422,581 $12,426,365,277
=============== ===============
</TABLE>
S-2
<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Net Assets represented by:
Reserves for annuity contracts in accumulation and payment period: (Notes 1 and 5)
Aetna Ascent VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ $ 86,000,256
Aetna Balanced VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 982,574,403
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 29,218,792
Aetna Bond VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 377,693,504
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 6,384,037
Aetna Crossroads VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 74,028,644
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 71,489
Aetna Get Fund, Series B:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 59,581,177
Aetna Get Fund, Series C:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 198,180,953
Aetna Get Fund, Series D:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 270,980,130
Aetna Growth and Income VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 5,846,282,205
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 328,867,005
Aetna Growth VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 64,734,239
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 116,487
Aetna High Yield VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 1,244,378
Aetna Index Plus Bond VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 1,425,611
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 238,578,749
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 437,343
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 4,116,477
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 4,953,155
Aetna International VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 2,016,027
Aetna Legacy VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 53,070,226
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 261,063
Aetna Money Market VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 258,856,854
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 83,117
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 1,561,066
Aetna Small Company VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ............................................ 47,966,985
Annuity contracts in payment period .......................................... 9,901
</TABLE>
S-3
<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Aetna Value Opportunity VP:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... $ 28,785,139
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 63,901,407
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund:
Equity-Income Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 226,201,287
Growth Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 230,408,503
High Income Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 1,611,556
Overseas Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 14,814,602
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund II:
Asset Manager Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 26,699,659
Contrafund Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 360,081,326
Index 500 Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 93,352,318
Janus Aspen Series:
Aggressive Growth Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 292,229,082
Balanced Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 94,876,992
Flexible Income Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 32,501,248
Growth Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 132,697,360
Annuity contracts in payment period ................. 235,492
Worldwide Growth Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 615,835,740
Annuity contracts in payment period ................. 365,972
Lexington Emerging Markets Fund:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 4,094,455
Lexington Natural Resources Trust Fund:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 19,741,327
MFS Funds:
Total Return Series:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 385,767
Oppenheimer Funds:
Global Securities Fund:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 976,121
Strategic Bond Fund:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ................... 2,253,578
Annuity contracts in payment period ................. 3,521
</TABLE>
S-4
<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Statement of Assets and Liabilities - December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Portfolio Partners, Inc. (PPI):
PPI MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ...... $ 434,156,330
Annuity contracts in payment period .... 27,431
PPI MFS Research Growth Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ...... 242,087,516
PPI MFS Value Equity Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ...... 150,852,476
PPI Scudder International Growth Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ...... 201,965,809
PPI T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio:
Annuity contracts in accumulation ...... 215,872,943
Annuity contracts in payment period .... 56,047
---------------
$12,426,365,277
===============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
S-5
<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended December 31,
1998 1997
------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
INVESTMENT INCOME:
Income: (Notes 1, 3 and 5)
Dividends .............................................................. $ 1,447,620,640 $ 1,552,106,208
Expenses: (Notes 2 and 5)
Valuation period deductions ............................................ (138,558,611) (120,867,375)
---------------- ---------------
Net investment income ................................................... 1,309,062,029 1,431,238,833
---------------- ---------------
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN
ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gain on sales of investments: (Notes 1, 4 and 5)
Proceeds from sales .................................................... 2,443,668,181 2,013,561,413
Cost of investments sold ............................................... 2,067,610,422 1,773,010,971
---------------- ---------------
Net realized gain ..................................................... 376,057,759 240,550,442
Net unrealized gain on investments: (Note 5)
Beginning of year ...................................................... 915,465,761 612,391,085
End of year ............................................................ 949,942,696 915,465,761
---------------- ---------------
Net change in unrealized gain ......................................... 34,476,935 303,074,676
---------------- ---------------
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments ......................... 410,534,694 543,625,118
---------------- ---------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations .................... 1,719,596,723 1,974,863,951
---------------- ---------------
FROM UNIT TRANSACTIONS:
Variable annuity contract purchase payments ............................. 1,136,921,898 1,039,113,157
Transfer from the Company for mortality guarantee adjustments ........... 849,771 2,085,609
Transfers from the Company's fixed account options ...................... 112,197,035 166,510,610
Transfer to the Company's other variable annuity accounts ............... (66,773,776) (88,238,000)
Redemptions by contract holders ......................................... (1,591,935,338) (474,257,152)
Annuity payments ........................................................ (41,589,989) (31,253,253)
Other ................................................................... 1,844,602 1,227,066
---------------- ---------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from unit transactions (Note 5) .. (448,485,797) 615,188,037
---------------- ---------------
Change in net assets .................................................... 1,271,110,926 2,590,051,988
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year ....................................................... 11,155,254,351 8,565,202,363
---------------- ---------------
End of year ............................................................. $ 12,426,365,277 $11,155,254,351
================ ===============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements
S-6
<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
-------------------------- in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Ascent VP:
Qualified I $ 13.836 $ 14.260 3.06% 347.4 $ 4,953
Qualified III 15.422 15.886 3.01% 21,430.4 340,447
Qualified V 15.363 15.800 2.84% 1,408.7 22,258
Qualified VI 15.422 15.886 3.01% 3,508,677.1 55,739,609
Qualified VIII 15.419 15.882 3.00% 803.0 12,754
Qualified X (1.15) 15.900 16.395 3.11% 21,004.4 344,364
Qualified X (1.25) 15.860 16.337 3.01% 592,246.9 9,675,801
Qualified XI 15.514 16.028 3.31% 80,753.8 1,294,336
Qualified XII (0.40) 13.239 14.086 6.40% (11) 86,320.6 1,215,931
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.146 9.519 4.08% (12) 778.8 7,414
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.475 9.848 (5.99%) (5) 2,670.4 26,297
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.913 9.502 (4.15%) (6) 43,141.8 409,924
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.604 10.101 (4.74%) (5) 255,775.2 2,583,503
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.699 14.113 3.02% (1) 70,990.9 1,001,901
Qualified XII (0.90) 9.227 9.953 7.87% (10) 211.7 2,107
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.624 14.076 3.32% 75,369.1 1,060,884
Qualified XII (1.00) 13.613 14.057 3.26% 520,438.2 7,315,952
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.602 14.039 3.21% 55,886.3 784,572
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.590 14.020 3.16% 9,573.2 134,219
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.579 14.002 3.12% 26,910.5 376,793
Qualified XII (1.20) 13.587 13.983 2.91% (1) 90,247.0 1,261,945
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.557 13.965 3.01% 1,249.2 17,444
Qualified XII (1.30) 13.546 13.946 2.95% 1,424.3 19,864
Qualified XII (1.40) 14.731 13.910 (5.57%) (5) 136.0 1,891
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.502 13.873 2.75% 14,280.4 198,111
Qualified XIII 15.497 16.011 3.32% 29,149.3 466,701
Qualified XV 15.471 15.984 3.32% 38,675.0 618,187
Qualified XVI 15.394 15.818 2.75% 38,619.9 610,875
Qualified XVII 15.453 15.974 3.37% 9,887.5 157,940
Qualified XVIII 15.892 16.427 3.37% 17,853.0 293,279
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Aetna Balanced VP:
Qualified I 24.826 28.687 15.55% 73,629.4 2,112,224
Qualified III 24.700 28.524 15.48% 2,294,876.9 65,458,720
Qualified V 18.777 21.650 15.30% 2,680.4 58,031
Qualified VI 18.811 21.723 15.48% 25,990,902.2 564,602,474
Qualified VII 18.092 20.906 15.55% 266,036.8 5,561,697
Qualified VIII 17.463 20.165 15.47% 3,910.4 78,852
Qualified IX 17.464 20.269 16.06% 3,983.4 80,739
Qualified X (1.15) 18.889 21.836 15.60% 167,719.9 3,662,292
Qualified X (1.25) 18.811 21.723 15.48% 6,268,762.3 136,176,831
Qualified XI 18.922 21.917 15.83% 768,509.7 16,843,580
Qualified XII (0.40) 14.244 15.331 7.63% (11) 653,272.0 10,015,389
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.369 11.077 6.83% (4) 310,845.7 3,443,125
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.002 10.648 6.46% (6) 183,346.5 1,952,257
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.646 11.358 6.69% (5) 3,962,527.0 45,007,206
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.327 15.360 15.25% (1) 1,379,122.4 21,183,810
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.451 11.157 6.76% (4) 1,648.2 18,389
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.226 15.320 15.83% 468,467.7 7,176,841
Qualified XII (1.00) 13.215 15.300 15.78% 2,019,116.4 30,891,695
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.204 15.279 15.71% 61,615.2 941,444
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.194 15.259 15.65% 10,484.1 159,980
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.183 15.239 15.60% 275,680.7 4,201,140
Qualified XII (1.20) 13.676 15.219 11.28% (2) 33,673.0 512,471
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.161 15.199 15.49% 1,535.4 23,337
Qualified XII (1.30) 13.150 15.179 15.43% 7.8 118
Qualified XII (1.40) 14.278 15.139 6.03% (5) 532.9 8,068
</TABLE>
S-7
<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Balanced VP (continued):
Qualified XII (1.50) $ 13.107 $ 15.099 15.20% 9,090.9 $ 137,262
Qualified XIII 18.901 21.893 15.83% 266,635.9 5,837,554
Qualified XV 18.870 21.857 15.83% 771,905.7 16,871,521
Qualified XVI 18.776 21.629 15.19% 385,861.9 8,345,934
Qualified XVII 18.837 21.808 15.77% 429,954.4 9,376,647
Qualified XVIII 18.837 21.808 15.77% 643,218.8 14,027,618
Qualified XIX 24.861 28.800 15.84% 122,357.8 3,523,901
Qualified XX 24.735 28.636 15.77% 149,576.3 4,283,256
Annuity contracts in payment period 29,218,792
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Aetna Bond VP:
Qualified I 51.930 55.494 6.86% 26,694.1 1,481,367
Qualified III 51.330 54.819 6.80% 994,987.1 54,544,521
Qualified V 13.397 14.285 6.63% 8,614.2 123,053
Qualified VI 13.238 14.137 6.79% 15,101,998.1 213,504,437
Qualified VII 12.243 13.083 6.86% 189,500.4 2,479,295
Qualified VIII 12.190 13.018 6.79% 5,300.1 68,997
Qualified IX 12.330 13.221 7.23% 4,239.4 56,049
Qualified X (1.15) 13.293 14.211 6.91% 102,449.7 1,455,907
Qualified X (1.25) 13.238 14.137 6.79% 2,490,831.9 35,214,126
Qualified XI 13.316 14.264 7.12% 389,465.9 5,555,291
Qualified XII (0.40) 11.893 12.079 1.56% (11) 190,084.0 2,295,979
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.118 10.662 5.38% (4) 88,895.1 947,790
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.058 10.502 4.41% (6) 51,915.9 545,210
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.157 10.650 4.85% (5) 771,660.4 8,217,815
Qualified XII (0.85) 11.381 12.102 6.34% (1) 654,764.8 7,923,819
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.070 10.654 5.80% (3) 383.2 4,082
Qualified XII (0.95) 11.268 12.070 7.12% 187,652.9 2,264,942
Qualified XII (1.00) 11.258 12.054 7.07% 802,875.7 9,677,807
Qualified XII (1.05) 11.249 12.038 7.01% 50,220.3 604,552
Qualified XII (1.10) 11.240 12.022 6.96% 2,532.3 30,443
Qualified XII (1.15) 11.231 12.006 6.90% 106,178.7 1,274,807
Qualified XII (1.20) 11.283 11.990 6.27% (2) 23,608.3 283,072
Qualified XII (1.25) 11.217 11.975 6.76% (1) 1,197.4 14,338
Qualified XII (1.30) 11.203 11.959 6.75% 59,442.7 710,861
Qualified XII (1.40) 11.423 11.927 4.41% (5) 189.1 2,255
Qualified XII (1.50) 11.166 11.896 6.54% 27,679.9 329,273
Qualified XIII 13.301 14.248 7.12% 200,649.9 2,858,924
Qualified XV 13.279 14.225 7.12% 289,650.5 4,120,181
Qualified XVI 13.213 14.076 6.53% 199,388.3 2,806,677
Qualified XVII 13.249 14.171 6.96% 421,225.2 5,969,111
Qualified XVIII 13.249 14.171 6.96% 703,076.6 9,963,181
Qualified XIX 51.975 55.625 7.02% 18,270.8 1,016,314
Qualified XX 51.374 54.949 6.96% 24,550.7 1,349,028
Annuity contracts in payment period 6,384,037
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Aetna Crossroads VP:
Qualified III 14.456 15.120 4.59% 31,468.2 475,808
Qualified V 14.400 15.038 4.43% 266.3 4,005
Qualified VI 14.456 15.120 4.59% 2,863,811.8 43,301,656
Qualified VIII 14.453 15.116 4.59% 1,655.9 25,031
Qualified X (1.15) 14.835 15.532 4.70% 35,562.4 552,349
Qualified X (1.25) 14.797 15.478 4.60% 514,093.4 7,956,893
Qualified XI 14.541 15.255 4.91% 78,787.6 1,201,936
Qualified XII (0.40) 12.991 13.628 4.90% (11) 51,877.8 706,979
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.531 9.800 2.82% (12) 731.1 7,165
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.298 10.086 (2.06%) (4) 1,126.5 11,362
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.936 9.782 (1.55%) (6) 62,143.7 607,879
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Crossroads VP (continued):
Qualified XII (0.80) $ 10.524 $ 10.312 (2.01%) (5) 213,969.6 $ 2,206,459
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.063 13.654 4.52% (1) 102,916.2 1,405,196
Qualified XII (0.95) 12.980 13.618 4.92% 105,585.7 1,437,839
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.970 13.600 4.86% 168,963.5 2,297,868
Qualified XII (1.05) 12.959 13.582 4.81% 38,256.6 519,594
Qualified XII (1.10) 12.949 13.564 4.75% 14,611.0 198,182
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.938 13.546 4.70% 24,882.2 337,055
Qualified XII (1.20) 12.915 13.528 4.75% (1) 499,874.0 6,762,356
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.917 13.510 4.59% 8,074.9 109,094
Qualified XII (1.30) 12.906 13.492 4.54% 520.6 7,025
Qualified XII (1.40) 13.846 13.457 (2.81%) (5) 500.9 6,741
Qualified XII (1.50) 12.864 13.421 4.33% 22,767.6 305,573
Qualified XIII 14.526 15.239 4.91% 30,057.3 458,037
Qualified XV 14.501 15.214 4.92% 100,733.6 1,532,512
Qualified XVI 14.430 15.055 4.33% 32,996.7 496,765
Qualified XVII 14.485 15.204 4.96% 50,296.8 764,691
Qualified XVIII 14.827 15.563 4.96% 21,371.1 332,594
Annuity contracts in payment period 71,489
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Aetna Get Fund, Series B:
Qualified III 20.718 24.374 17.65% 2,484.4 60,555
Qualified VI 20.718 24.374 17.65% 985,962.2 24,031,914
Qualified X (1.25) 20.718 24.374 17.65% 256,573.6 6,253,743
Qualified XI 20.840 24.592 18.00% 239,997.9 5,901,967
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.505 10.948 4.22% (4) 5,251.3 57,493
Qualified XII (1.00) 9.974 10.323 3.50% (6) 2,321.4 23,963
Qualified XII (1.05) 11.069 11.514 4.02% (6) 277,120.5 3,190,757
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.852 15.216 18.39% (1) 35,803.1 544,787
Qualified XII (1.20) 12.870 15.186 18.00% 13,718.5 208,336
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.203 15.172 14.91% (10) 865,901.2 13,137,159
Qualified XII (1.30) 12.825 15.157 18.18% (1) 68,080.8 1,031,891
Qualified XII (1.40) 12.845 15.127 17.77% 1,060.3 16,040
Qualified XII (1.45) 14.415 15.112 4.84% (6) 1,372.5 20,741
Qualified XIII 20.818 24.565 18.00% 93,996.0 2,309,015
Qualified XV 20.783 24.524 18.00% 86,349.0 2,117,644
Qualified XVI 20.680 24.269 17.35% 1,049.7 25,475
Qualified XVII 20.718 24.374 17.65% 26,655.2 649,697
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Aetna Get Fund, Series C:
Qualified III 12.636 15.904 25.86% 737,715.1 11,732,640
Qualified VI 12.636 15.904 25.86% 7,446,679.1 118,432,185
Qualified XI 12.685 16.014 26.24% 761,714.6 12,197,745
Qualified XII (0.65) 14.392 16.025 11.35% (11) 42,433.1 680,005
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.520 11.696 11.18% (4) 14,905.0 174,326
Qualified XII (1.00) 10.012 10.999 9.86% (6) 10,347.4 113,809
Qualified XII (1.05) 11.056 12.202 10.37% (5) 1,503,095.6 18,340,765
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.877 16.050 24.64% (1) 118,746.7 1,905,910
Qualified XII (1.20) 12.685 16.014 26.24% 75,185.0 1,203,977
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.677 15.995 26.17% 1,498,695.3 23,971,956
Qualified XII (1.30) 12.841 15.977 24.42% (1) 20,116.4 321,400
Qualified XII (1.35) 14.400 15.959 10.83% (5) 2,128.7 33,971
Qualified XII (1.40) 12.653 15.940 25.98% 4,413.8 70,358
Qualified XII (1.45) 14.270 15.922 11.58% (6) 3,012.0 47,957
Qualified XII (1.75) 12.596 15.813 25.54% 495.7 7,839
Qualified XIII 12.685 16.014 26.24% 240,222.9 3,846,819
Qualified XV 12.676 16.002 26.24% 149,252.7 2,388,342
Qualified XVI 12.613 15.835 25.55% 38,452.8 608,917
Qualified XVII 12.636 15.904 25.86% 132,169.9 2,102,032
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</TABLE>
S-9
<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Get Fund, Series D:
Qualified III $ 9.997 $ 10.062 0.65% (10) 1,665,880.7 $ 16,761,305
Qualified V 10.020 10.058 0.38% (11) 7,666.4 77,106
Qualified VI 9.997 10.062 0.65% (10) 11,162,070.9 112,307,489
Qualified IX 10.039 10.065 0.26% (12) 2,996.2 30,157
Qualified X (1.15) 10.009 10.062 0.53% (11) 107,240.1 1,078,999
Qualified X (1.25) 9.997 10.062 0.65% (10) 1,726,930.2 17,375,556
Qualified XI 9.998 10.068 0.70% (10) 1,733,084.5 17,449,528
Qualified XII (0.65) 10.020 10.076 0.56% (11) 37,674.2 379,602
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.065 10.079 0.14% (12) 5,093.2 51,334
Qualified XII (0.85) 9.998 10.071 0.73% (10) 143,089.7 1,441,027
Qualified XII (1.00) 9.998 10.073 0.75% (10) 17,547.2 176,755
Qualified XII (1.05) 9.998 10.072 0.74% (10) 3,535,548.4 35,609,867
Qualified XII (1.20) 9.996 10.068 0.72% (10) 94,345.5 949,916
Qualified XII (1.25) 10.000 10.067 0.67% (10) 5,027,992.4 50,618,444
Qualified XII (1.30) 9.998 10.066 0.68% (10) 217,493.5 2,189,324
Qualified XII (1.40) 9.997 10.064 0.67% (10) 18,631.2 187,501
Qualified XII (1.55) 10.002 10.060 0.58% (10) 32,997.9 331,971
Qualified XII (1.75) 10.019 10.056 0.37% (11) 7,346.0 73,870
Qualified XIII 9.998 10.068 0.70% (10) 423,655.2 4,265,565
Qualified XV 9.997 10.068 0.71% (10) 433,459.3 4,364,276
Qualified XVI 9.995 10.056 0.61% (10) 91,815.2 923,270
Qualified XVII 9.995 10.062 0.67% (10) 113,411.8 1,141,096
Qualified XVIII 9.997 10.062 0.65% (10) 317,662.6 3,196,172
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Aetna Growth and Income VP:
Qualified I 285.511 323.019 13.14% 140,708.4 45,451,460
Qualified III 217.359 245.765 13.07% 1,747,097.1 429,375,391
Qualified V 22.179 25.037 12.89% 13,723.7 343,603
Qualified VI 22.194 25.094 13.07% 134,233,827.6 3,368,523,807
Qualified VII 20.910 23.657 13.14% 8,868,088.4 209,791,507
Qualified VIII 20.609 23.301 13.06% 46,913.0 1,093,115
Qualified IX 20.525 23.323 13.63% 18,215.5 424,846
Qualified X (1.15) 22.287 25.225 13.18% 548,039.2 13,824,162
Qualified X (1.25) 22.194 25.094 13.07% 19,989,922.4 501,636,068
Qualified XI 22.325 25.319 13.41% 5,019,610.7 127,089,481
Qualified XII (0.40) 15.108 16.747 10.85% (11) 2,888,621.7 48,375,779
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.561 10.152 6.18% (12) 1,118.7 11,357
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.580 10.665 0.80% (4) 719,561.3 7,673,863
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.935 10.133 1.99% (6) 773,713.1 7,840,042
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.925 11.108 1.68% (5) 15,809,881.3 175,619,924
Qualified XII (0.85) 14.694 16.779 14.19% (1) 5,795,666.6 97,245,182
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.562 10.804 2.29% (3) 8,242.8 89,055
Qualified XII (0.95) 14.756 16.735 13.41% 2,224,466.5 37,225,732
Qualified XII (1.00) 14.744 16.713 13.35% 9,871,040.8 164,971,221
Qualified XII (1.05) 14.732 16.691 13.30% 326,490.2 5,449,309
Qualified XII (1.10) 14.720 16.669 13.24% 33,835.9 563,996
Qualified XII (1.15) 14.708 16.647 13.18% 581,225.8 9,675,416
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.696 16.625 13.13% 224,760.7 3,736,553
Qualified XII (1.25) 14.684 16.603 13.07% 35,132.5 583,294
Qualified XII (1.30) 14.672 16.581 13.01% 2,879.7 47,748
Qualified XII (1.40) 16.562 16.537 (0.15%) (4) 934.1 15,447
Qualified XII (1.50) 14.624 16.493 12.78% 47,949.7 790,856
Qualified XIII 22.301 25.291 13.41% 2,491,029.4 63,000,811
Qualified XV 22.264 25.249 13.41% 4,070,904.3 102,786,499
Qualified XVI 22.153 24.986 12.79% 1,587,350.5 39,661,776
Qualified XVII 22.226 25.193 13.35% 5,670,690.8 142,862,116
Qualified XVIII 22.226 25.193 13.35% 6,366,412.9 160,389,491
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value Increase
Per Unit (Decrease) Units
------------------------- in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Growth and Income VP (continued):
Qualified XIX $ 285.918 $ 324.288 13.42% 98,421.8 $ 31,917,036
Qualified XX 217.668 246.731 13.35% 195,339.4 48,196,262
Annuity contracts in payment period 328,867,005
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Aetna Growth VP:
Qualified III 11.392 13.597 19.36% (9) 17.1 232
Qualified V 15.281 17.862 16.89% (4) 196.7 3,513
Qualified VI 13.173 17.912 35.98% 2,395,679.9 42,910,679
Qualified VIII 14.183 17.909 26.27% (2) 933.5 16,717
Qualified X (1.15) 13.183 17.943 36.11% 26,152.5 469,247
Qualified X (1.25) 13.173 17.912 35.98% 289,055.2 5,177,468
Qualified XI 13.202 18.005 36.38% 115,676.6 2,082,742
Qualified XII (0.40) 15.200 18.018 18.54% (11) 21,805.3 392,890
Qualified XII (0.45) 10.444 11.470 9.82% (12) 291.1 3,339
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.479 12.397 18.30% (4) 19,997.4 247,910
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.925 11.449 15.36% (6) 18,200.0 208,378
Qualified XII (0.80) 11.326 13.030 15.05% (5) 303,987.0 3,961,021
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.357 18.036 35.03% (1) 24,239.7 437,189
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.958 12.681 15.72% (4) 628.2 7,966
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.202 18.005 36.38% 25,777.5 464,120
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.674 17.989 41.94% (1) 194,080.7 3,491,376
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.192 17.974 36.25% 23,218.5 417,323
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.188 17.958 36.17% 1,760.5 31,615
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.183 17.943 36.11% 14,989.3 268,948
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.173 17.927 26.49% (2) 7,333.1 131,461
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.876 17.912 39.11% (1) 5,418.5 97,054
Qualified XII (1.40) 15.724 17.865 13.62% (5) 210.5 3,760
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.027 17.834 36.90% (1) 3,470.4 61,893
Qualified XIII 13.202 18.005 36.38% 81,692.7 1,470,865
Qualified XV 13.202 18.005 36.38% 59,373.8 1,069,017
Qualified XVI 13.149 17.834 35.63% 36,839.4 657,009
Qualified XVII 13.173 17.912 35.98% 25,257.0 452,395
Qualified XVIII 15.603 18.010 15.43% (5) 11,000.2 198,112
Annuity contracts in payment period 116,487
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Aetna High Yield VP:
Qualified VI 9.969 9.212 (7.59%) (5) 91,056.3 838,818
Qualified X (1.25) 9.968 9.212 (7.58%) (6) 7,393.7 68,111
Qualified XI 9.216 9.231 0.16% (11) 1,841.9 17,003
Qualified XII (0.40) 9.125 9.238 1.24% (11) 1,146.3 10,589
Qualified XII (0.50) 9.961 9.260 (7.04%) (5) 834.1 7,723
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.145 9.284 (8.49%) (7) 0.3 3
Qualified XII (0.80) 9.939 9.241 (7.02%) (6) 15,410.5 142,405
Qualified XII (0.85) 9.899 9.238 (6.68%) (8) 643.7 5,946
Qualified XII (0.95) 10.078 9.231 (8.40%) (7) 798.8 7,374
Qualified XII (1.00) 9.149 9.228 0.86% (9) 9,210.9 84,998
Qualified XII (1.05) 9.995 9.225 (7.70%) (6) 110.4 1,019
Qualified XII (1.10) 9.096 9.222 1.39% (9) 10.2 94
Qualified XII (1.15) 9.959 9.218 (7.44%) (6) 1,725.0 15,902
Qualified XII (1.20) 9.935 9.215 (7.25%) (6) 131.8 1,215
Qualified XIII 8.889 9.231 3.85% (10) 16.5 153
Qualified XV 10.044 9.231 (8.09%) (7) 1,308.2 12,076
Qualified XVI 9.616 9.196 (4.37%) (8) 64.5 593
Qualified XVII 9.135 9.212 0.84% (12) 2,225.0 20,497
Qualified XVIII 10.003 9.212 (7.91%) (6) 1,070.3 9,859
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Aetna Index Plus Bond VP:
Qualified III 10.128 10.578 4.44% (5) 134,777.2 1,425,611
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP:
Qualified V $ 14.414 $ 18.704 29.76% 3,164.5 $ 59,187
Qualified VI 14.444 18.772 29.96% 7,100,482.5 133,292,287
Qualified VIII 14.443 18.769 29.95% 843.6 15,833
Qualified X (1.15) 14.463 18.815 30.09% 45,787.2 861,504
Qualified X (1.25) 14.444 18.772 29.96% 616,723.6 11,577,311
Qualified XI 14.500 18.902 30.36% 386,035.6 7,296,824
Qualified XII (0.40) 16.874 18.916 12.10% (11) 87,237.6 1,650,175
Qualified XII (0.45) 10.639 11.307 6.28% (12) 859.2 9,715
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.708 12.019 12.24% (4) 13,477.2 161,986
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.015 11.286 12.69% (6) 48,831.3 551,106
Qualified XII (0.80) 11.117 12.587 13.22% (5) 1,974,900.4 24,858,384
Qualified XII (0.85) 14.692 18.945 28.95% (1) 459,427.5 8,704,042
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.648 12.206 14.63% (3) 2,383.9 29,098
Qualified XII (0.95) 14.500 18.902 30.36% 108,387.2 2,048,730
Qualified XII (1.00) 14.491 18.880 30.29% 648,540.4 12,244,624
Qualified XII (1.05) 14.481 18.859 30.23% 51,170.0 964,995
Qualified XII (1.10) 14.472 18.837 30.16% 10,487.9 197,560
Qualified XII (1.15) 14.463 18.815 30.09% 26,209.5 493,143
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.453 18.794 30.04% 28,911.2 543,351
Qualified XII (1.25) 14.444 18.772 29.96% 593.5 11,141
Qualified XII (1.30) 14.435 18.751 29.90% 12,423.1 232,941
Qualified XII (1.40) 16.556 18.708 13.00% (5) 172.5 3,228
Qualified XII (1.50) 14.397 18.665 29.65% 16,814.2 313,835
Qualified XIII 14.500 18.902 30.36% 145,736.2 2,754,698
Qualified XIV 14.444 18.772 29.96% 1,302,824.7 24,456,998
Qualified XV 14.489 18.888 30.36% 136,251.8 2,573,507
Qualified XVI 14.418 18.691 29.64% 68,840.7 1,286,721
Qualified XVII 14.452 18.802 30.10% 48,458.7 911,108
Qualified XVIII 16.559 18.876 13.99% (5) 25,149.7 474,717
Annuity contracts in payment period 437,343
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Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP:
Qualified III 9.928 11.338 14.20% (5) 35,201.0 399,109
Qualified VI 10.107 10.891 7.76% (5) 146,921.2 1,600,074
Qualified X (1.25) 9.925 10.891 9.73% (5) 35,030.5 381,506
Qualified XI 7.633 10.913 42.97% (10) 5,165.7 56,375
Qualified XII (0.40) 9.480 10.921 15.20% (11) 1,186.8 12,961
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.050 10.947 8.93% (5) 2,661.9 29,140
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.822 11.183 13.86% (6) 1,622.7 18,147
Qualified XII (0.80) 9.576 10.925 14.09% (6) 80,312.2 877,375
Qualified XII (0.85) 9.028 10.921 20.97% (8) 5,681.1 62,042
Qualified XII (0.95) 10.108 10.913 7.96% (5) 564.1 6,156
Qualified XII (1.00) 7.996 10.909 36.43% (9) 24,015.5 261,997
Qualified XII (1.05) 9.624 10.906 13.32% (7) 167.7 1,829
Qualified XII (1.10) 9.772 10.902 11.56% (12) 2.6 28
Qualified XII (1.15) 9.105 10.898 19.69% (8) 95.5 1,040
Qualified XII (1.20) 9.662 10.894 12.75% (6) 451.6 4,920
Qualified XII (1.30) 9.805 10.887 11.04% (11) 40.6 442
Qualified XII (1.50) 9.216 10.872 17.97% (8) 44.9 488
Qualified XIII 9.927 10.913 9.93% (5) 9,117.4 99,501
Qualified XV 9.962 10.913 9.55% (5) 26,111.0 284,957
Qualified XVI 9.946 10.872 9.31% (7) 202.8 2,204
Qualified XVIII 9.017 10.891 20.78% (8) 1,486.1 16,186
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Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP:
Qualified III 10.193 9.157 (10.16%) (5) 81,388.0 745,282
Qualified V 6.661 8.806 32.20% (10) 7.3 64
Qualified VI 9.996 8.815 (11.81%) (5) 253,183.9 2,231,889
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
----------------------- in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP (continued):
Qualified X (1.25) $ 9.918 $ 8.815 (11.12%) (5) 40,793.4 $ 359,606
Qualified XI 6.425 8.834 37.49% (10) 6,054.3 53,481
Qualified XII (0.40) 8.071 8.840 9.53% (11) 3,928.4 34,727
Qualified XII (0.50) 9.328 8.861 (5.01%) (6) 17.2 153
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.642 9.201 (4.57%) (6) 1,480.7 13,624
Qualified XII (0.80) 9.269 8.843 (4.60%) (6) 90,819.3 803,093
Qualified XII (0.85) 8.464 8.840 4.44% (8) 6,564.0 58,024
Qualified XII (0.90) 9.582 8.837 (7.77%) (7) 62.0 548
Qualified XII (0.95) 9.366 8.834 (5.68%) (6) 2,625.2 23,190
Qualified XII (1.00) 9.580 8.831 (7.82%) (7) 27,046.5 238,835
Qualified XII (1.05) 9.530 8.827 (7.38%) (7) 329.5 2,909
Qualified XII (1.15) 9.569 8.821 (7.82%) (7) 1,234.1 10,887
Qualified XII (1.20) 9.244 8.818 (4.61%) (6) 989.0 8,721
Qualified XII (1.30) 8.198 8.812 7.49% (11) 48.7 429
Qualified XII (1.50) 7.150 8.800 23.08% (8) 77.6 683
Qualified XIII 9.997 8.834 (11.63%) (5) 12,799.8 113,068
Qualified XV 9.876 8.834 (10.55%) (5) 26,256.7 231,941
Qualified XVI 9.775 8.800 (9.97%) (5) 597.9 5,261
Qualified XVII 6.682 8.815 31.92% (10) 748.3 6,597
Qualified XVIII 8.454 8.815 4.27% (8) 1,150.8 10,143
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Aetna International VP:
Qualified VI 10.182 9.765 (4.10%) (5) 97,659.7 953,611
Qualified X (1.25) 10.182 9.765 (4.10%) (5) 25,090.2 244,996
Qualified XI 8.779 9.785 11.46% (10) 583.1 5,705
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.231 9.567 3.64% (12) 61.4 587
Qualified XII (0.50) 8.967 9.815 9.46% (11) 561.5 5,512
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.600 9.550 (0.52%) (8) 7.1 68
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.043 9.795 (2.47%) (6) 45,800.6 448,617
Qualified XII (0.85) 9.580 9.792 2.21% (8) 8,719.1 85,374
Qualified XII (0.95) 10.103 9.785 (3.15%) (5) 1,246.5 12,197
Qualified XII (1.00) 10.061 9.781 (2.78%) (5) 14,897.8 145,723
Qualified XII (1.05) 8.935 9.778 9.43% (8) 182.1 1,781
Qualified XII (1.15) 9.763 9.771 0.08% (8) 166.5 1,627
Qualified XII (1.20) 9.973 9.768 (2.06%) (6) 122.9 1,201
Qualified XIII 10.183 9.785 (3.91%) (5) 7,766.6 75,995
Qualified XV 9.974 9.785 (1.89%) (8) 168.2 1,646
Qualified XVI 9.737 9.748 0.11% (6) 1,095.3 10,677
Qualified XVIII 10.021 9.765 (2.55%) (6) 2,121.1 20,710
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Aetna Legacy VP:
Qualified III 13.491 14.248 5.61% 95,526.3 1,361,074
Qualified V 13.439 14.171 5.45% 536.8 7,607
Qualified VI 13.491 14.248 5.61% 1,971,280.9 28,087,126
Qualified X (1.15) 13.583 14.360 5.72% 76,396.2 1,097,045
Qualified X (1.25) 13.550 14.310 5.61% 507,368.3 7,260,552
Qualified XI 13.571 14.375 5.92% 63,385.3 911,193
Qualified XII (0.40) 12.598 13.111 4.07% (11) 19,291.3 252,937
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.115 10.293 1.76% (6) 165.1 1,699
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.977 10.054 0.77% (6) 21,150.2 212,634
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.359 10.423 0.62% (5) 418,989.2 4,367,015
Qualified XII (0.85) 12.497 13.136 5.11% (1) 61,042.9 801,884
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.390 10.351 (0.38%) (5) 37.0 383
Qualified XII (0.95) 12.369 13.102 5.93% 55,493.5 727,061
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.358 13.084 5.87% 190,406.2 2,491,362
Qualified XII (1.05) 12.348 13.067 5.82% 62,452.8 816,080
Qualified XII (1.10) 12.338 13.050 5.77% 3,369.4 43,971
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.328 13.033 5.72% 23,052.4 300,435
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Legacy VP (continued):
Qualified XII (1.20) $ 12.606 $ 13.015 3.24% (2) 61,972.6 $ 806,604
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.308 12.998 5.61% 5,866.3 76,253
Qualified XII (1.30) 12.298 12.981 5.55% 30,754.8 399,233
Qualified XII (1.50) 12.257 12.913 5.35% 14,096.9 182,030
Qualified XIII 13.557 14.361 5.93% 17,755.5 254,980
Qualified XV 13.534 14.336 5.93% 80,906.6 1,159,876
Qualified XVI 13.467 14.187 5.35% 32,088.1 455,223
Qualified XVII 13.518 14.327 5.98% 10,683.7 153,062
Qualified XVIII 13.577 14.389 5.98% 58,579.8 842,907
Annuity contracts in payment period 261,063
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Aetna Money Market VP:
Qualified I 41.763 43.523 4.21% 31,408.3 1,366,973
Qualified III 41.174 42.883 4.15% 564,537.2 24,209,040
Qualified V 11.888 12.362 3.99% 16,631.9 205,599
Qualified VI 11.951 12.447 4.15% 10,102,496.1 125,745,345
Qualified VII 11.867 12.367 4.21% 349,707.5 4,324,917
Qualified VIII 11.509 11.986 4.14% 3,278.4 39,294
Qualified IX 11.827 12.349 4.41% 1,816.8 22,435
Qualified X (1.15) 12.002 12.512 4.25% 190,680.2 2,385,820
Qualified X (1.25) 11.951 12.447 4.15% 2,329,194.7 28,991,388
Qualified XI 12.022 12.558 4.46% 230,562.1 2,895,449
Qualified XII (0.40) 11.148 11.225 0.69% (11) 107,235.3 1,203,719
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.050 10.399 3.47% (4) 34,355.4 357,246
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.022 10.283 2.60% (6) 26,809.9 275,699
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.136 10.414 2.74% (5) 1,574,453.7 16,396,164
Qualified XII (0.85) 10.799 11.246 4.14% (1) 396,668.8 4,461,110
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.297 10.381 0.82% (10) 1,235.3 12,824
Qualified XII (0.95) 10.738 11.217 4.46% 127,185.5 1,426,606
Qualified XII (1.00) 10.729 11.202 4.41% 1,039,908.8 11,649,013
Qualified XII (1.05) 10.720 11.187 4.36% 43,460.6 486,200
Qualified XII (1.10) 10.711 11.172 4.30% 6,783.6 75,790
Qualified XII (1.15) 10.702 11.158 4.26% 76,593.5 854,604
Qualified XII (1.20) 10.761 11.143 3.55% (2) 15,146.8 168,779
Qualified XII (1.25) 10.746 11.128 3.55% (2) 6,648.9 73,991
Qualified XII (1.30) 10.676 11.114 4.10% 13,000.2 144,478
Qualified XII (1.40) 10.821 11.084 2.43% (5) 160.5 1,779
Qualified XII (1.50) 10.641 11.055 3.89% 13,218.2 146,126
Qualified XIII 12.009 12.545 4.46% 132,737.2 1,665,127
Qualified XV 11.989 12.524 4.46% 300,194.8 3,759,548
Qualified XVI 11.929 12.393 3.89% 123,429.0 1,529,681
Qualified XVII 11.951 12.447 4.15% 553,914.9 6,894,555
Qualified XVIII 11.951 12.447 4.15% 853,247.4 10,620,334
Qualified XIX 41.763 43.523 4.21% 29,827.3 1,298,164
Qualified XX 41.174 42.883 4.15% 120,538.6 5,169,057
Annuity contracts in payment period 83,117
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Aetna Real Estate Securities VP:
Qualified VI 10.126 8.873 (12.37%) (5) 90,949.1 806,970
Qualified VIII 10.031 8.872 (11.55%) (7) 182.8 1,622
Qualified X (1.25) 9.904 8.873 (10.41%) (6) 12,789.0 113,474
Qualified XI 8.634 8.891 2.98% (10) 672.8 5,982
Qualified XII (0.40) 8.679 8.898 2.52% (11) 1,098.6 9,775
Qualified XII (0.50) 9.655 8.919 (7.62%) (6) 649.4 5,792
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.792 8.944 (8.66%) (6) 8.6 77
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.041 8.900 (11.36%) (7) 27,224.5 242,309
Qualified XII (0.85) 10.041 8.897 (11.39%) (7) 397.9 3,540
Qualified XII (0.95) 10.053 8.891 (11.56%) (5) 15,245.1 135,547
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
----------------------- in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP (continued):
Qualified XII (1.00) $ 9.214 $ 8.888 (3.54%) (9) 6,500.0 $ 57,773
Qualified XII (1.05) 9.899 8.885 (10.24%) (6) 131.2 1,166
Qualified XII (1.10) 9.159 8.882 (3.02%) (9) 15.5 138
Qualified XII (1.15) 10.034 8.879 (11.51%) (7) 2,845.4 25,264
Qualified XII (1.20) 9.633 8.876 (7.86%) (6) 371.7 3,299
Qualified XIII 10.127 8.891 (12.20%) (5) 11,639.0 103,484
Qualified XV 10.024 8.891 (11.30%) (5) 1,414.9 12,580
Qualified XVI 8.524 8.857 3.91% (9) 1,342.4 11,890
Qualified XVIII 9.907 8.873 (10.44%) (6) 2,297.4 20,384
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Small Company VP:
Qualified V 13.186 13.595 3.10% (1) 11.6 158
Qualified VI 13.654 13.633 (0.15%) 1,696,713.8 23,131,181
Qualified VIII 13.346 13.631 2.14% (1) 105.6 1,440
Qualified X (1.15) 13.664 13.657 (0.05%) 20,254.4 276,606
Qualified X (1.25) 13.654 13.633 (0.15%) 208,453.6 2,841,833
Qualified XI 13.684 13.704 0.15% 61,244.3 839,286
Qualified XII (0.40) 12.820 13.714 6.97% (11) 15,613.9 214,129
Qualified XII (0.45) 8.583 9.176 6.91% (12) 317.8 2,916
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.719 9.312 (13.13%) (4) 7,540.9 70,221
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.812 9.159 (6.66%) (6) 13,042.9 119,462
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.578 9.764 (7.70%) (5) 1,165,744.5 11,382,850
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.558 13.728 1.25% (1) 25,298.1 347,283
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.939 9.513 (13.04%) (4) 2,603.8 24,770
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.684 13.704 0.15% 44,944.2 615,911
Qualified XII (1.00) 14.234 13.692 (3.81%) (2) 404,068.0 5,532,521
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.674 13.680 0.04% 5,235.3 71,620
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.669 13.668 (0.01%) 6,323.0 86,425
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.664 13.657 (0.05%) 9,141.2 124,838
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.380 13.645 (5.11%) (2) 24,930.3 340,167
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.203 13.633 3.26% (1) 7,547.6 102,896
Qualified XII (1.40) 11.872 13.598 14.54% (9) 71.7 975
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.629 13.574 (0.40%) 3,580.5 48,602
Qualified XIII 13.684 13.704 0.15% 52,935.6 725,425
Qualified XV 13.684 13.704 0.15% 49,514.4 678,541
Qualified XVI 13.629 13.574 (0.40%) 21,070.1 286,008
Qualified XVII 13.654 13.633 (0.15%) 4,296.5 58,574
Qualified XVIII 15.646 13.708 (12.39%) (5) 3,089.3 42,347
Annuity contracts in payment period 9,901
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Aetna Value Opportunity VP:
Qualified III 11.472 12.088 5.37% (5) 33,957.0 410,457
Qualified V 14.922 15.985 7.12% (4) 116.2 1,857
Qualified VI 13.261 16.030 20.88% 1,079,290.5 17,300,643
Qualified VIII 14.070 16.028 13.92% (2) 170.3 2,730
Qualified X (1.25) 13.261 16.030 20.88% 112,738.5 1,807,157
Qualified XI 13.290 16.113 21.24% 54,627.0 880,205
Qualified XII (0.40) 13.986 16.125 15.29% (11) 11,799.4 190,264
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.508 11.369 8.19% (4) 992.7 11,286
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.921 10.620 7.05% (6) 14,488.0 153,864
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.972 11.692 6.56% (5) 350,825.7 4,101,946
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.404 16.141 20.42% (1) 15,014.4 242,346
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.515 11.462 9.01% (3) 3,526.4 40,419
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.290 16.113 21.24% 29,112.3 469,087
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.765 16.099 26.12% (1) 98,683.4 1,588,714
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.281 16.085 21.11% 3,647.9 58,677
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.276 16.071 21.05% 1,219.4 19,598
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Value Opportunity VP (continued):
Qualified XII (1.15) $ 13.271 $ 16.057 20.99% 4,025.1 $ 64,633
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.033 16.044 14.33% (2) 12,115.1 194,368
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.844 16.030 24.81% (1) 1,234.3 19,786
Qualified XII (1.30) 15.827 16.016 1.19% (12) 87.7 1,405
Qualified XII (1.40) 15.181 15.988 5.32% (5) 39.1 625
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.237 15.960 20.57% 2,432.4 38,822
Qualified XIII 13.290 16.113 21.24% 19,971.3 321,798
Qualified XV 13.290 16.113 21.24% 32,611.7 525,472
Qualified XVI 13.237 15.960 20.57% 15,870.2 253,296
Qualified XVII 12.899 16.030 24.27% (1) 5,260.5 84,325
Qualified XVIII 16.118 16.118 0.00% (12) 84.5 1,359
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Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio:
Qualified III 23.675 27.186 14.83% 917,567.2 24,944,800
Qualified V 18.234 20.904 14.64% 1,516.9 31,708
Qualified VI 17.840 20.485 14.83% 1,306,652.4 26,767,345
Qualified VIII 16.207 18.609 14.82% 6,057.5 112,723
Qualified X (1.25) 9.839 10.500 6.72% (6) 17,067.7 179,203
Qualified XI 17.946 20.668 15.17% 71,154.2 1,470,649
Qualified XII (0.40) 13.635 14.976 9.83% (11) 38,218.1 572,357
Qualified XII (0.45) 10.217 10.714 4.86% (12) 552.8 5,922
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.377 10.966 5.68% (4) 50,868.4 557,814
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.081 10.694 6.08% (6) 9,542.9 102,055
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.492 11.254 7.26% (5) 91,332.8 1,027,864
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.124 15.005 14.33% (1) 132,604.9 1,989,689
Qualified XII (0.95) 12.994 14.965 15.17% 95,020.1 1,421,979
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.983 14.945 15.11% 108,344.1 1,619,237
Qualified XII (1.05) 12.972 14.926 15.06% 25,821.6 385,403
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.068 14.906 14.06% (1) 1,048.3 15,626
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.951 14.886 14.94% 48,552.7 722,766
Qualified XII (1.20) 13.354 14.867 11.33% (2) 2,926.4 43,505
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.930 14.847 14.83% 50.5 750
Qualified XII (1.30) 12.919 14.827 14.77% 13.0 192
Qualified XII (1.50) 12.877 14.749 14.54% 1,708.5 25,199
Qualified XIII 17.926 20.646 15.17% 21,808.2 450,252
Qualified XV 17.896 20.612 15.18% 37,944.0 782,091
Qualified XVI 17.808 20.397 14.54% 24,487.0 499,461
Qualified XVII 17.840 20.485 14.83% 3,612.3 74,000
Qualified XVIII 10.094 10.500 4.02% (7) 9,411.8 98,817
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Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products
Fund:
Equity-Income Portfolio:
Qualified III 16.587 18.285 10.24% 2,533,673.2 46,328,715
Qualified V 15.723 17.305 10.06% 488.1 8,446
Qualified VI 15.837 17.459 10.24% 6,281,076.6 109,662,239
Qualified VIII 15.781 17.395 10.23% 4,737.8 82,416
Qualified X (1.15) 19.890 21.948 10.35% 114,565.1 2,514,522
Qualified X (1.25) 19.818 21.848 10.24% 1,332,062.6 29,102,669
Qualified XI 15.931 17.615 10.57% 239,213.5 4,213,775
Qualified XII (0.40) 14.267 15.192 6.48% (11) 54,319.8 825,201
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.516 9.968 4.75% (12) 519.2 5,176
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.522 10.363 (1.51%) (4) 6,791.1 70,376
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.914 9.950 0.36% (6) 67,227.1 668,920
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.873 10.850 (0.21%) (5) 846,659.8 9,186,377
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.708 15.220 11.03% (1) 306,098.9 4,658,977
Qualified XII (0.90) 9.265 10.671 15.18% (9) 20.0 213
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.729 15.180 10.57% 147,150.0 2,233,784
Qualified XII (1.00) 13.718 15.160 10.51% 409,327.3 6,205,534
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Equity-Income Portfolio (continued):
Qualified XII (1.05) $ 13.706 $ 15.140 10.46% 81,061.5 $ 1,227,296
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.695 15.120 10.41% 4,490.0 67,891
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.684 15.100 10.35% 62,313.0 940,950
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.168 15.080 6.44% (2) 13,583.5 204,846
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.661 15.061 10.25% 8,740.6 131,639
Qualified XII (1.30) 13.650 15.041 10.19% 3,611.9 54,325
Qualified XII (1.40) 15.124 15.001 (0.81%) (5) 2,077.2 31,160
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.606 14.961 9.96% 9,413.6 140,841
Qualified XIII 15.914 17.596 10.57% 74,067.2 1,303,285
Qualified XV 15.887 17.567 10.57% 68,970.1 1,211,581
Qualified XVI 15.808 17.384 9.97% 222,658.2 3,870,640
Qualified XVII 15.837 17.459 10.24% 44,812.1 782,380
Qualified XVIII 19.818 21.848 10.24% 21,380.3 467,113
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Growth Portfolio:
Qualified I 13.142 18.115 37.84% 448.8 8,131
Qualified III 14.087 19.406 37.76% 71.9 1,395
Qualified V 14.021 19.285 37.54% 1,160.1 22,372
Qualified VI 13.904 19.155 37.77% 7,144,437.7 136,848,861
Qualified VIII 14.073 19.385 37.75% 5,391.9 104,524
Qualified X (1.15) 19.409 26.764 37.89% 76,868.5 2,057,310
Qualified X (1.25) 19.339 26.641 37.76% 1,278,104.0 34,049,762
Qualified XI 13.987 19.326 38.17% 292,984.6 5,662,140
Qualified XII (0.40) 15.510 17.525 12.99% (11) 128,517.6 2,252,224
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.651 12.779 19.98% (4) 18,614.4 237,873
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.956 12.150 22.04% (6) 63,727.2 774,299
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.887 13.307 22.23% (5) 981,477.1 13,060,689
Qualified XII (0.85) 12.857 17.558 36.56% (1) 399,819.9 7,020,059
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.757 12.978 20.65% (4) 1,343.2 17,433
Qualified XII (0.95) 12.674 17.512 38.17% 165,194.2 2,892,838
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.663 17.489 38.11% 581,798.3 10,174,875
Qualified XII (1.05) 12.653 17.466 38.04% 65,095.3 1,136,925
Qualified XII (1.10) 12.643 17.443 37.97% 13,477.5 235,081
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.632 17.420 37.90% 70,232.0 1,223,407
Qualified XII (1.20) 13.438 17.397 29.46% (2) 58,305.3 1,014,312
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.612 17.374 37.76% 9,906.3 172,109
Qualified XII (1.30) 12.601 17.351 37.70% 2,635.9 45,735
Qualified XII (1.40) 14.386 17.305 20.29% (5) 4,116.0 71,227
Qualified XII (1.50) 12.560 17.259 37.41% 12,955.9 223,609
Qualified XIII 13.972 19.305 38.17% 100,561.3 1,941,310
Qualified XV 13.948 19.273 38.18% 176,188.4 3,395,613
Qualified XVI 13.879 19.072 37.42% 228,968.9 4,366,889
Qualified XVII 13.904 19.155 37.77% 41,575.2 796,355
Qualified XVIII 19.339 26.641 37.76% 22,564.9 601,146
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High Income Portfolio:
Qualified III 9.995 9.023 (9.72%) (5) 178,600.9 1,611,556
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Overseas Portfolio:
Qualified V 12.222 13.587 11.17% 33.6 457
Qualified VI 12.269 13.662 11.35% 651,566.3 8,901,467
Qualified VIII 12.267 13.658 11.34% 243.9 3,331
Qualified X (1.15) 12.686 14.140 11.46% 15,875.5 224,473
Qualified X (1.25) 12.640 14.074 11.34% 194,687.2 2,740,125
Qualified XI 12.342 13.784 11.68% 26,108.2 359,869
Qualified XII (0.40) 12.178 13.170 8.15% (11) 10,817.1 142,461
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.774 10.183 (5.49%) (4) 251.0 2,556
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.912 9.427 (4.89%) (6) 4,502.1 42,443
Qualified XII (0.80) 11.184 10.530 (5.85%) (5) 47,503.2 500,227
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Overseas Portfolio (continued):
Qualified XII (0.85) $ 12.182 $ 13.195 8.32% (1) 13,936.7 $ 183,897
Qualified XII (0.95) 11.783 13.160 11.69% 9,216.6 121,293
Qualified XII (1.00) 11.774 13.143 11.63% 44,182.9 580,693
Qualified XII (1.05) 11.764 13.126 11.58% 9,112.9 119,612
Qualified XII (1.10) 11.754 13.108 11.52% 1,859.7 24,378
Qualified XII (1.15) 11.745 13.091 11.46% 9,778.0 128,004
Qualified XII (1.20) 12.430 13.074 5.18% (2) 5,796.8 75,785
Qualified XII (1.25) 11.726 13.056 11.34% 687.9 8,982
Qualified XII (1.30) 11.716 13.039 11.29% 408.4 5,325
Qualified XII (1.40) 13.828 13.005 (5.95%) (5) 112.7 1,466
Qualified XII (1.50) 11.678 12.971 11.07% 467.9 6,069
Qualified XIII 12.328 13.769 11.69% 14,164.7 195,030
Qualified XV 12.308 13.746 11.68% 17,178.0 236,126
Qualified XVI 12.247 13.603 11.07% 11,522.9 156,741
Qualified XVII 12.269 13.662 11.35% 1,816.0 24,809
Qualified XVIII 12.640 14.074 11.34% 2,059.3 28,983
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Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance
Products Fund II:
Asset Manager Portfolio:
Qualified III 14.715 16.719 13.62% 1,596,943.4 26,699,659
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Contrafund Portfolio:
Qualified III 17.276 22.177 28.37% 3,333,319.6 73,922,966
Qualified V 15.315 19.627 28.16% 1,261.0 24,749
Qualified VI 15.270 19.601 28.36% 9,575,607.6 187,691,926
Qualified VIII 15.371 19.729 28.35% 3,321.4 65,530
Qualified X (1.15) 17.201 22.103 28.50% 19,136.2 422,961
Qualified X (1.25) 17.156 22.023 28.37% 834,976.3 18,388,472
Qualified XI 15.360 19.776 28.75% 209,707.3 4,147,194
Qualified XII (0.40) 15.219 17.813 17.04% (11) 197,022.1 3,509,529
Qualified XII (0.45) 10.553 11.475 8.74% (12) 1,753.8 20,125
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.673 11.985 12.29% (4) 8,618.1 103,285
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.912 11.454 15.56% (6) 78,074.5 894,250
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.937 12.589 15.10% (5) 2,102,804.7 26,471,967
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.824 17.847 29.10% (1) 217,720.3 3,885,627
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.737 12.293 14.49% (3) 1,037.9 12,758
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.825 17.800 28.75% 254,733.6 4,534,200
Qualified XII (1.00) 13.814 17.776 28.68% 1,138,179.9 20,232,652
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.802 17.753 28.63% 90,949.6 1,614,615
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.791 17.729 28.55% 5,767.6 102,257
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.780 17.706 28.49% 85,590.6 1,515,471
Qualified XII (1.20) 13.768 17.683 28.44% 29,528.3 522,139
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.757 17.659 28.36% 11,736.6 207,260
Qualified XII (1.30) 13.746 17.636 28.30% 10,680.8 188,366
Qualified XII (1.40) 15.738 17.590 11.77% (4) 1,990.2 35,007
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.701 17.543 28.04% 11,751.1 206,153
Qualified XIII 15.343 19.755 28.76% 176,552.7 3,487,733
Qualified XV 15.318 19.722 28.75% 187,525.3 3,698,342
Qualified XVI 15.242 19.516 28.04% 157,444.1 3,072,751
Qualified XVII 15.270 19.601 28.36% 31,455.3 616,556
Qualified XVIII 17.156 22.023 28.37% 22,090.1 486,485
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Index 500 Portfolio:
Qualified III 18.662 23.650 26.73% 3,947,186.8 93,352,318
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Janus Aspen Series:
Aggressive Growth Portfolio:
Qualified III 18.174 24.098 32.60% 2,142,129.7 51,620,505
Qualified V 15.720 20.810 32.38% 2,389.5 49,726
Qualified VI 15.801 20.951 32.59% 7,536,062.4 157,891,352
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aggressive Growth Portfolio (continued):
Qualified VIII $ 15.798 $ 20.945 32.58% 5,606.5 $ 117,425
Qualified X (1.15) 15.295 20.300 32.72% 15,875.8 322,277
Qualified X (1.25) 15.254 20.226 32.59% 565,274.8 11,433,071
Qualified XI 15.895 21.139 32.99% 283,820.6 5,999,598
Qualified XII (0.40) 11.663 14.125 21.11% (11) 198,263.9 2,800,434
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.570 12.541 18.65% (4) 134,432.0 1,685,956
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.887 12.109 22.47% (6) 117,102.9 1,418,013
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.647 13.056 22.63% (5) 1,605,725.7 20,964,683
Qualified XII (0.85) 10.427 14.152 35.72% (1) 320,159.2 4,530,814
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.787 12.830 18.94% (4) 353.1 4,531
Qualified XII (0.95) 10.613 14.114 32.99% 375,663.3 5,302,265
Qualified XII (1.00) 10.604 14.096 32.93% 997,760.1 14,064,209
Qualified XII (1.05) 10.596 14.077 32.85% 114,249.2 1,608,306
Qualified XII (1.10) 10.587 14.059 32.79% 3,031.6 42,621
Qualified XII (1.15) 10.578 14.040 32.73% 103,123.2 1,447,854
Qualified XII (1.20) 10.956 14.022 27.98% (2) 43,050.2 603,629
Qualified XII (1.25) 10.561 14.003 32.59% 4,812.4 67,388
Qualified XII (1.30) 10.552 13.985 32.53% 3,585.6 50,142
Qualified XII (1.40) 11.943 13.948 16.79% (4) 1,441.3 20,102
Qualified XII (1.50) 10.518 13.911 32.26% 13,650.3 189,886
Qualified XIII 15.878 21.116 32.99% 120,002.0 2,533,930
Qualified XV 15.851 21.081 32.99% 212,741.1 4,484,705
Qualified XVI 15.773 20.861 32.26% 100,074.7 2,087,661
Qualified XVII 15.801 20.951 32.59% 32,181.5 674,250
Qualified XVIII 15.254 20.226 32.59% 10,568.2 213,749
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Balanced Portfolio:
Qualified III 15.016 19.914 32.62% 3,698.2 73,645
Qualified V 14.954 19.800 32.41% 426.9 8,452
Qualified VI 15.012 19.908 32.61% 3,192,160.0 63,550,099
Qualified VIII 15.009 19.903 32.61% 3,145.3 62,600
Qualified X (1.15) 15.616 20.731 32.75% 22,910.9 474,964
Qualified X (1.25) 15.576 20.657 32.62% 447,035.2 9,234,497
Qualified XI 15.100 20.086 33.02% 105,755.4 2,124,205
Qualified XII (0.40) 15.614 17.878 14.50% (11) 39,424.1 704,830
Qualified XII (0.45) 10.945 11.816 7.96% (12) 612.1 7,232
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.615 12.415 16.96% (4) 30,062.0 373,209
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.856 11.794 19.66% (6) 26,591.6 313,619
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.741 12.741 18.62% (5) 425,124.8 5,416,639
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.744 17.912 30.33% (1) 47,668.3 853,846
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.570 12.490 18.16% (4) 478.6 5,977
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.431 17.865 33.01% 81,982.5 1,464,616
Qualified XII (1.00) 13.420 17.841 32.94% 184,550.3 3,292,638
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.409 17.818 32.88% 37,433.9 666,991
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.398 17.794 32.81% 4,709.2 83,797
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.387 17.771 32.75% 36,442.2 647,610
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.246 17.747 24.58% (2) 21,104.5 374,551
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.370 17.724 32.57% (1) 797.9 14,141
Qualified XII (1.30) 13.354 17.701 32.55% 668.1 11,826
Qualified XII (1.40) 15.102 17.654 16.90% (5) 564.4 9,964
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.310 17.607 32.28% 20,319.3 357,771
Qualified XIII 15.084 20.064 33.02% 45,434.7 911,610
Qualified XV 15.059 20.031 33.02% 89,095.1 1,784,651
Qualified XVI 14.984 19.822 32.29% 53,979.8 1,070,002
Qualified XVII 15.012 19.908 32.61% 23,034.8 458,581
Qualified XVIII 15.576 20.657 32.62% 25,387.3 524,429
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Flexible Income Portfolio:
Qualified III $ 14.430 $ 15.548 7.75% 8,966.5 $ 139,412
Qualified V 14.299 15.383 7.58% 24.7 380
Qualified VI 14.373 15.487 7.75% 1,213,451.1 18,792,980
Qualified VIII 14.370 15.482 7.74% 283.5 4,389
Qualified X (1.25) 10.054 10.419 3.63% (5) 54,517.2 568,008
Qualified XI 14.458 15.626 8.08% 57,101.4 892,246
Qualified XII (0.40) 12.743 13.053 2.43% (11) 21,373.8 278,992
Qualified XII (0.45) 10.457 10.446 (0.11%) (12) 82.2 859
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.186 10.640 4.46% (4) 13,363.7 142,197
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.062 10.427 3.63% (6) 6,947.4 72,440
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.210 10.643 4.24% (5) 367,677.1 3,913,004
Qualified XII (0.85) 12.306 13.078 6.27% (1) 25,566.1 334,351
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.232 10.638 3.97% (4) 392.7 4,178
Qualified XII (0.95) 12.069 13.043 8.07% 36,739.5 479,207
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.059 13.026 8.02% 414,150.6 5,394,811
Qualified XII (1.05) 12.049 13.009 7.97% 13,507.0 175,712
Qualified XII (1.10) 12.039 12.992 7.92% 2,779.8 36,115
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.029 12.975 7.86% 8,868.9 115,071
Qualified XII (1.20) 12.212 12.958 6.11% (2) 13,990.2 181,278
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.112 12.940 6.84% (1) 126.4 1,636
Qualified XII (1.30) 12.225 12.923 5.71% (3) 8,960.0 115,794
Qualified XII (1.40) 12.375 12.889 4.15% (5) 30.2 389
Qualified XII (1.50) 11.960 12.855 7.48% 247.6 3,183
Qualified XIII 14.442 15.609 8.08% 10,857.1 169,464
Qualified XV 14.418 15.583 8.08% 20,316.8 316,591
Qualified XVI 14.347 15.420 7.48% 14,524.0 223,965
Qualified XVII 14.373 15.487 7.75% 9,336.5 144,596
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Growth Portfolio:
Qualified III 16.816 22.529 33.97% 1,354,047.1 30,505,388
Qualified V 15.368 20.556 33.76% 1,053.4 21,653
Qualified VI 15.414 20.651 33.98% 2,995,268.0 61,855,860
Qualified VIII 15.424 20.663 33.97% 1,852.6 38,279
Qualified X (1.15) 16.528 22.165 34.11% 33,675.9 746,443
Qualified X (1.25) 16.485 22.086 33.98% 465,445.6 10,279,993
Qualified XI 15.505 20.836 34.38% 128,843.5 2,684,540
Qualified XII (0.40) 14.790 17.807 20.40% (11) 73,901.1 1,315,941
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.286 12.391 20.46% (4) 7,784.6 96,459
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.810 11.666 18.92% (6) 41,103.5 479,534
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.918 12.836 17.57% (5) 434,912.8 5,582,684
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.512 17.841 32.04% (1) 446,603.2 7,967,771
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.569 12.464 17.93% (6) 127.7 1,591
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.242 17.794 34.38% 53,447.5 951,030
Qualified XII (1.00) 13.231 17.770 34.31% 220,151.3 3,912,152
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.220 17.747 34.24% 45,804.1 812,878
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.209 17.723 34.17% 2,555.4 45,291
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.198 17.700 34.11% 39,188.1 693,632
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.218 17.677 24.33% (2) 19,753.5 349,177
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.177 17.653 33.97% 5,365.3 94,715
Qualified XII (1.30) 13.166 17.630 33.91% 911.2 16,065
Qualified XII (1.40) 15.123 17.584 16.27% (5) 2,368.3 41,643
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.123 17.537 33.64% 8,841.6 155,057
Qualified XIII 15.489 20.813 34.37% 47,156.5 981,469
Qualified XV 15.463 20.778 34.37% 61,354.9 1,274,858
Qualified XVI 15.386 20.562 33.64% 56,524.9 1,162,269
Qualified XVII 15.414 20.651 33.98% 7,087.9 146,374
Qualified XVIII 16.485 22.086 33.98% 21,941.8 484,614
Annuity contracts in payment period 235,492
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</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Worldwide Growth Portfolio:
Qualified III $ 18.690 $ 23.797 27.32% 4,687,166.8 $111,538,596
Qualified V 16.782 21.334 27.12% 2,948.4 62,899
Qualified VI 16.720 21.288 27.32% 14,519,619.8 309,094,974
Qualified VIII 16.670 21.223 27.31% 6,944.9 147,391
Qualified X (1.15) 18.828 23.996 27.45% 74,103.7 1,778,187
Qualified X (1.25) 18.779 23.910 27.32% 1,360,741.2 32,534,708
Qualified XI 16.819 21.478 27.70% 655,880.5 14,087,149
Qualified XII (0.40) 15.344 17.582 14.59% (11) 383,490.2 6,742,350
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.630 10.235 6.28% (12) 1,185.6 12,135
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.980 11.485 4.60% (4) 37,288.1 428,241
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.953 10.217 2.65% (6) 167,605.9 1,712,362
Qualified XII (0.80) 11.798 12.009 1.79% (5) 4,480,347.5 53,804,310
Qualified XII (0.85) 14.300 17.615 23.18% (1) 710,850.5 12,521,719
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.606 11.745 10.74% (3) 5,139.9 60,366
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.757 17.569 27.71% 427,855.0 7,516,824
Qualified XII (1.00) 13.746 17.545 27.64% 2,151,201.8 37,743,896
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.735 17.522 27.57% 202,767.8 3,552,963
Qualified XII (1.10) 13.724 17.499 27.51% 14,917.9 261,052
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.712 17.476 27.45% 130,325.6 2,277,589
Qualified XII (1.20) 13.701 17.453 27.38% 46,823.7 817,219
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.690 17.430 27.32% 10,441.4 181,995
Qualified XII (1.30) 13.679 17.407 27.25% 6,473.0 112,676
Qualified XII (1.40) 16.231 17.361 6.96% (4) 648.5 11,260
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.634 17.315 27.00% 23,084.7 399,722
Qualified XIII 16.800 21.455 27.71% 236,904.3 5,082,747
Qualified XV 16.773 21.419 27.70% 301,775.4 6,463,796
Qualified XVI 16.689 21.196 27.01% 182,950.6 3,877,864
Qualified XVII 16.720 21.288 27.32% 67,482.4 1,436,571
Qualified XVIII 18.779 23.910 27.32% 65,838.9 1,574,179
Annuity contracts in payment period 365,972
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Lexington Emerging Markets Fund:
Qualified III 7.715 5.470 (29.10%) 745,855.7 4,094,455
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Lexington Natural Resources Trust Fund:
Qualified III 14.403 11.433 (20.62%) 534,962.3 6,116,289
Qualified V 15.987 12.670 (20.75%) 2,110.3 26,737
Qualified VI 15.541 12.336 (20.62%) 755,983.9 9,325,791
Qualified VIII 13.472 10.693 (20.63%) 652.7 6,979
Qualified XI 15.633 12.446 (20.39%) 37,897.4 471,683
Qualified XII (0.40) 9.754 9.626 ( 1.31%) (11) 12,236.5 117,791
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.791 7.696 (21.40%) (6) 13,174.5 101,395
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.922 8.415 (22.95%) (5) 140,250.4 1,180,144
Qualified XII (0.85) 11.047 9.645 (12.69%) (1) 14,189.8 136,854
Qualified XII (0.95) 12.082 9.619 (20.39%) 51,076.6 491,310
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.072 9.606 (20.43%) 75,695.4 727,160
Qualified XII (1.05) 12.062 9.594 (20.46%) 2,960.6 28,403
Qualified XII (1.10) 8.980 9.581 6.69% (8) 31.3 300
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.042 9.568 (20.54%) 12,058.7 115,382
Qualified XII (1.20) 11.980 9.556 (20.23%) (6) 2,826.2 27,006
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.022 9.543 (20.62%) 52.7 503
Qualified XII (1.50) 11.973 9.480 (20.82%) 317.5 3,010
Qualified XIII 15.616 12.433 (20.38%) 16,413.6 204,067
Qualified XV 15.590 12.412 (20.38%) 38,283.4 475,178
Qualified XVI 15.512 12.283 (20.82%) 14,341.8 176,155
Qualified XVII 15.541 12.336 (20.62%) 745.1 9,190
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</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MFS Funds:
Total Return Series:
Qualified III $ 10.182 $ 10.531 3.43% (5) 36,633.2 $ 385,767
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oppenheimer Funds:
Global Securities Fund:
Qualified III 10.077 10.303 2.24% (6) 20,547.5 211,700
Qualified VI 10.079 10.018 (0.61%) (5) 39,441.2 395,141
Qualified X (1.25) 9.865 10.018 1.55% (5) 11,129.0 111,496
Qualified XI 8.907 10.039 12.71% (10) 773.7 7,768
Qualified XII (0.40) 9.004 10.047 11.58% (11) 1,563.9 15,712
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.131 10.070 (0.60%) (7) 179.7 1,810
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.713 10.027 3.23% (6) 535.3 5,367
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.001 10.050 0.49% (7) 2,686.4 26,997
Qualified XII (0.85) 9.275 10.046 8.31% (8) 7,592.4 76,275
Qualified XII (0.95) 10.182 10.039 (1.40%) (7) 144.4 1,450
Qualified XII (1.00) 9.484 10.036 5.82% (8) 5,395.1 54,144
Qualified XII (1.05) 9.801 10.032 2.36% (6) 180.2 1,808
Qualified XII (1.10) 10.160 10.029 (1.29%) (7) 26.8 269
Qualified XII (1.15) 9.974 10.025 0.51% (7) 294.7 2,954
Qualified XII (1.30) 9.965 10.015 0.50% (12) 139.3 1,395
Qualified XII (1.40) 10.041 10.008 (0.33%) (7) 13.5 135
Qualified XIII 10.080 10.039 (0.41%) (5) 3,153.1 31,654
Qualified XV 10.042 10.039 (0.03%) (5) 381.8 3,833
Qualified XVI 9.728 10.001 2.81% (6) 152.2 1,522
Qualified XVII 8.115 10.018 23.45% (10) 2,464.5 24,691
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Strategic Bond Fund:
Qualified III 10.055 9.935 (1.19%) (5) 100,555.4 999,000
Qualified VI 10.015 9.895 (1.20%) (5) 71,074.2 703,260
Qualified X (1.25) 9.988 9.895 (0.93%) (5) 13,884.9 137,388
Qualified XI 9.660 9.915 2.64% (10) 176.2 1,747
Qualified XII (0.40) 9.695 9.923 2.35% (11) 1,512.8 15,011
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.975 9.953 (0.22%) (12) 574.6 5,719
Qualified XII (0.50) 9.995 9.946 (0.49%) (5) 14.2 142
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.029 9.935 (0.94%) (7) 924.6 9,186
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.025 9.926 (0.99%) (6) 18,785.5 186,456
Qualified XII (0.85) 9.935 9.922 (0.13%) (8) 2,776.3 27,546
Qualified XII (0.95) 10.037 9.915 (1.22%) (7) 614.0 6,088
Qualified XII (1.00) 9.991 9.912 (0.79%) (5) 7,329.1 72,645
Qualified XII (1.05) 9.582 9.908 3.40% (10) 4.8 47
Qualified XII (1.10) 9.720 9.905 1.90% (9) 22.4 222
Qualified XII (1.15) 10.052 9.902 (1.49%) (7) 688.9 6,821
Qualified XII (1.20) 9.905 9.898 (0.07%) (12) 56.6 561
Qualified XII (1.50) 9.973 9.878 (0.95%) (5) 2.5 25
Qualified XIII 10.056 9.915 (1.40%) (7) 1,158.4 11,486
Qualified XV 9.992 9.915 (0.77%) (5) 5,937.8 58,874
Qualified XVI 9.666 9.878 2.19% (11) 11.1 110
Qualified XVIII 10.023 9.895 (1.28%) (6) 1,136.4 11,244
Annuity contracts in payment period 3,521
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Portfolio Partners, Inc. (PPI):
PPI MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio:
Qualified III 15.046 19.268 28.06% 3,101,879.7 59,766,560
Qualified V 14.893 19.041 27.85% 4,324.5 82,342
Qualified VI 14.927 19.114 28.05% 11,377,408.3 217,471,707
Qualified VIII 15.638 20.023 28.04% 12,327.2 246,830
Qualified X (1.15) 14.991 19.216 28.18% 72,541.9 1,393,949
Qualified X (1.25) 14.927 19.114 28.05% 1,369,984.2 26,186,352
Qualified XI 15.015 19.285 28.44% 595,462.3 11,483,622
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PPI MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio (continued):
Qualified XII (0.40) $ 10.705 $ 12.776 19.35% (11) 339,956.1 $ 4,343,297
Qualified XII (0.45) 10.094 11.002 9.00% (12) 371.1 4,083
Qualified XII (0.50) 9.990 10.841 8.52% (4) 178,397.7 1,933,950
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.828 10.982 11.74% (6) 139,546.5 1,532,495
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.687 11.846 10.84% (5) 3,491,453.8 41,360,324
Qualified XII (0.85) 10.399 12.800 23.09% (1) 706,142.1 9,038,965
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.233 11.462 12.01% (6) 236.2 2,707
Qualified XII (0.95) 9.940 12.767 28.44% 626,638.0 8,000,073
Qualified XII (1.00) 9.932 12.750 28.37% 2,223,124.5 28,344,393
Qualified XII (1.05) 9.923 12.733 28.32% 102,952.0 1,310,884
Qualified XII (1.10) 9.915 12.716 28.25% 6,017.4 76,519
Qualified XII (1.15) 9.907 12.699 28.18% 196,772.2 2,498,884
Qualified XII (1.20) 11.093 12.683 14.33% (2) 88,260.5 1,119,370
Qualified XII (1.25) 9.891 12.666 28.06% 21,617.0 273,798
Qualified XII (1.30) 9.883 12.649 27.99% 5,461.9 69,088
Qualified XII (1.40) 11.707 12.616 7.76% (5) 928.1 11,708
Qualified XII (1.50) 9.850 12.582 27.74% 5,349.1 67,305
Qualified XIII 14.999 19.264 28.44% 289,624.8 5,579,409
Qualified XV 14.974 19.232 28.44% 398,717.2 7,668,212
Qualified XVI 14.899 19.032 27.74% 135,640.9 2,581,496
Qualified XVII 14.927 19.114 28.05% 40,139.8 767,246
Qualified XVIII 14.927 19.114 28.05% 49,217.5 940,762
Annuity contracts in payment period 27,431
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PPI MFS Research Growth Portfolio:
Qualified I 9.041 10.989 21.55% 603.1 6,627
Qualified III 11.960 14.528 21.47% 1,379,652.6 21,623,158
Qualified V 13.682 16.593 21.28% 8,235.9 136,659
Qualified VI 13.795 16.758 21.48% 8,758,122.7 146,764,601
Qualified VII 11.627 14.132 21.54% 50,979.3 720,451
Qualified VIII 11.636 14.134 21.47% 12,597.3 178,046
Qualified IX 11.436 13.926 21.77% 1,089.6 15,174
Qualified X (1.15) 13.852 16.844 21.60% 5,155.0 86,830
Qualified X (1.25) 13.795 16.758 21.48% 1,054,685.1 17,673,929
Qualified XI 13.877 16.907 21.83% 378,797.5 6,404,485
Qualified XII (0.40) 9.362 10.641 13.66% (11) 331,957.8 3,532,250
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.862 10.577 7.25% (12) 473.4 5,007
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.490 11.127 6.07% (4) 79,769.0 887,585
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.917 10.558 6.46% (6) 46,474.6 490,680
Qualified XII (0.80) 11.019 11.682 6.02% (5) 750,388.3 8,766,147
Qualified XII (0.85) 8.861 10.661 20.31% (1) 616,204.9 6,569,356
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.954 11.375 3.84% (4) 827.6 9,414
Qualified XII (0.95) 8.727 10.633 21.84% 237,867.2 2,529,201
Qualified XII (1.00) 8.720 10.619 21.78% 741,692.5 7,875,882
Qualified XII (1.05) 8.713 10.605 21.71% 40,973.9 434,517
Qualified XII (1.10) 10.008 10.591 5.83% (5) 121.2 1,283
Qualified XII (1.15) 8.698 10.577 21.60% 135,558.5 1,433,769
Qualified XII (1.20) 9.310 10.563 13.46% (2) 49,879.0 526,859
Qualified XII (1.25) 8.597 10.549 22.71% (1) 3,244.0 34,220
Qualified XII (1.30) 8.677 10.535 21.41% 5,146.2 54,215
Qualified XII (1.40) 9.977 10.507 5.31% (5) 219.8 2,309
Qualified XII (1.50) 8.649 10.479 21.16% 1,814.1 19,011
Qualified XIII 13.862 16.889 21.84% 158,866.2 2,683,093
Qualified XV 13.839 16.861 21.84% 431,603.1 7,277,219
Qualified XVI 13.770 16.685 21.17% 146,727.9 2,448,181
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PPI MFS Research Growth Portfolio (continued):
Qualified XVII $ 13.795 $ 16.758 21.48% 56,680.1 $ 949,819
Qualified XVIII 13.795 16.758 21.48% 75,738.1 1,269,184
Qualified XIX 9.041 10.989 21.55% 30,746.7 337,866
Qualified XX 11.960 14.528 21.47% 23,436.6 340,489
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PPI MFS Value Equity Portfolio:
Qualified III 23.440 29.339 25.17% 2,244,308.4 65,845,563
Qualified V 19.248 24.053 24.96% 6,631.6 159,509
Qualified VI 19.291 24.145 25.16% 2,186,996.3 52,805,949
Qualified VIII 16.585 20.756 25.15% 11,497.4 238,643
Qualified X (1.15) 9.473 10.502 10.86% (11) 12,126.4 127,350
Qualified X (1.25) 9.828 10.495 6.79% (5) 42,212.8 443,007
Qualified XI 19.405 24.361 25.54% 182,556.6 4,447,294
Qualified XII (0.40) 14.188 15.676 10.49% (11) 36,644.4 574,430
Qualified XII (0.45) 9.984 10.673 6.90% (12) 191.7 2,046
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.726 11.320 5.54% (4) 71,604.9 810,587
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.963 10.653 6.93% (6) 49,316.4 525,368
Qualified XII (0.80) 11.274 12.055 6.93% (5) 376,470.9 4,538,245
Qualified XII (0.85) 12.661 15.706 24.05% (1) 382,755.1 6,011,447
Qualified XII (0.90) 11.183 11.654 4.21% (4) 957.3 11,156
Qualified XII (0.95) 12.478 15.664 25.53% 103,316.6 1,618,377
Qualified XII (1.00) 12.467 15.644 25.48% 291,491.9 4,559,986
Qualified XII (1.05) 12.457 15.623 25.42% 25,784.2 402,826
Qualified XII (1.10) 14.846 15.602 5.09% (4) 1,487.6 23,210
Qualified XII (1.15) 12.437 15.582 25.29% 75,919.6 1,182,959
Qualified XII (1.20) 13.387 15.561 16.24% (2) 19,782.0 307,830
Qualified XII (1.25) 12.394 15.541 25.39% (1) 1,059.7 16,468
Qualified XII (1.30) 12.406 15.520 25.10% 1,073.5 16,661
Qualified XII (1.40) 14.631 15.479 5.80% (5) 45.6 706
Qualified XII (1.50) 12.365 15.438 24.85% 1,255.5 19,383
Qualified XIII 19.384 24.335 25.54% 48,710.8 1,185,364
Qualified XV 19.352 24.294 25.54% 171,101.9 4,156,785
Qualified XVI 19.256 24.041 24.85% 28,002.3 673,209
Qualified XVII 19.291 24.145 25.16% 5,459.7 131,826
Qualified XVIII 10.055 10.495 4.38% (5) 1,552.3 16,292
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PPI Scudder International Growth Portfolio:
Qualified III 17.709 20.829 17.62% 2,962,630.7 61,707,422
Qualified V 16.782 19.707 17.43% 3,201.7 63,094
Qualified VI 16.986 19.978 17.61% 4,030,904.1 80,530,902
Qualified VIII 14.312 16.832 17.61% 21,064.0 354,542
Qualified X (1.15) 17.056 20.081 17.74% 27,591.3 554,056
Qualified X (1.25) 16.986 19.978 17.61% 467,483.6 9,339,562
Qualified XI 17.087 20.157 17.97% 273,684.1 5,516,618
Qualified XII (0.40) 12.570 13.602 8.21% (11) 168,912.2 2,297,502
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.711 10.797 0.80% (4) 113,510.7 1,225,536
Qualified XII (0.75) 10.009 9.781 (2.28%) (6) 34,687.8 339,267
Qualified XII (0.80) 11.338 11.041 (2.62%) (5) 850,743.3 9,392,885
Qualified XII (0.85) 11.868 13.628 14.83% (1) 434,053.9 5,915,156
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.020 11.029 10.07% (10) 9.8 108
Qualified XII (0.95) 11.522 13.592 17.97% 234,075.3 3,181,491
Qualified XII (1.00) 11.512 13.574 17.91% 715,388.6 9,710,570
Qualified XII (1.05) 11.503 13.556 17.85% 29,581.3 401,001
Qualified XII (1.10) 11.633 13.538 16.38% (1) 3,300.1 44,677
Qualified XII (1.15) 11.484 13.520 17.73% 88,163.2 1,191,979
Qualified XII (1.20) 12.274 13.502 10.00% (2) 13,604.4 183,691
Qualified XII (1.25) 11.465 13.485 17.62% 2,493.0 33,617
Qualified XII (1.30) 11.456 13.467 17.55% 312.5 4,208
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Value
Per Unit Increase (Decrease) Units
------------------------ in Value of Outstanding Reserves
Beginning End of Accumulation at End at End
of Year Year Unit of Year of Year
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PPI Scudder International Growth Portfolio (continued):
Qualified XII (1.40) $ 13.542 $ 13.431 (0.82%) (5) 125.4 $ 1,685
Qualified XII (1.50) 11.418 13.396 17.32% 3,207.5 42,967
Qualified XIII 17.068 20.135 17.97% 81,257.4 1,636,113
Qualified XV 17.040 20.102 17.97% 353,311.2 7,102,088
Qualified XVI 16.955 19.892 17.32% 45,319.7 901,506
Qualified XVII 16.986 19.978 17.61% 3,854.9 77,015
Qualified XVIII 16.986 19.978 17.61% 10,839.2 216,551
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PPI T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio:
Qualified III 16.608 20.929 26.02% 1,564,888.2 32,751,256
Qualified V 14.647 18.429 25.82% 1,068.6 19,693
Qualified VI 14.400 18.146 26.01% 6,541,818.7 118,710,603
Qualified VIII 14.701 18.525 26.01% 3,988.5 73,886
Qualified X (1.15) 16.172 20.400 26.14% 47,435.8 967,704
Qualified X (1.25) 16.131 20.328 26.02% 717,871.6 14,592,925
Qualified XI 14.485 18.309 26.40% 277,044.4 5,072,289
Qualified XII (0.40) 15.042 16.863 12.11% (11) 169,615.2 2,860,277
Qualified XII (0.45) 10.302 11.057 7.33% (12) 817.4 9,038
Qualified XII (0.50) 10.256 11.551 12.63% (4) 4,868.6 56,236
Qualified XII (0.75) 9.961 11.036 10.79% (6) 42,864.5 473,063
Qualified XII (0.80) 10.967 12.153 10.81% (5) 1,058,534.2 12,864,165
Qualified XII (0.85) 13.562 16.895 24.58% (1) 129,123.4 2,181,602
Qualified XII (0.90) 10.840 11.792 8.78% (4) 168.7 1,989
Qualified XII (0.95) 13.332 16.851 26.40% 197,937.5 3,335,428
Qualified XII (1.00) 13.321 16.829 26.33% 767,052.8 12,908,505
Qualified XII (1.05) 13.310 16.806 26.27% 51,411.7 864,048
Qualified XII (1.10) 14.258 16.784 17.72% (2) 2,769.4 46,482
Qualified XII (1.15) 13.288 16.762 26.14% 60,127.4 1,007,864
Qualified XII (1.20) 14.232 16.740 17.62% (2) 45,970.5 769,546
Qualified XII (1.25) 13.156 16.718 27.08% (1) 1,238.6 20,707
Qualified XII (1.30) 13.256 16.696 25.95% 2,748.4 45,888
Qualified XII (1.40) 15.190 16.652 9.62% (5) 1,524.7 25,389
Qualified XII (1.50) 13.212 16.608 25.70% 5,824.3 96,729
Qualified XIII 14.470 18.289 26.39% 84,841.6 1,551,639
Qualified XV 14.445 18.258 26.40% 109,122.7 1,992,390
Qualified XVI 14.374 18.068 25.70% 91,619.6 1,655,394
Qualified XVII 14.400 18.146 26.01% 29,383.6 533,207
Qualified XVIII 16.131 20.328 26.02% 18,939.4 385,001
Annuity contracts in payment period 56,047
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Qualified I Individual contracts issued prior to May 1, 1975 in
connection with "Qualified Corporate Retirement Plans"
established pursuant to Section 401 of the Internal Revenue
Code ("Code"); Tax-Deferred Annuity Plans established by the
public school systems and tax-exempt organizations pursuant
to Section 403(b) of the Code, and certain Individual
Retirement Annuity Plans established by or on behalf of
individuals pursuant to section 408(b) of the Code;
Individual contracts issued prior to November 1, 1975 in
connection with "H.R. 10 Plans" established by persons
entitled to the benefits of the Self-Employed Individuals Tax
Retirement Act of 1962, as amended; allocated group contracts
issued prior to May 1, 1975 in connection with Qualified
Corporate Retirement Plans; and group contracts issued prior
to October 1, 1978 in connection with Tax-Deferred Annuity
Plans.
Qualified III Individual contracts issued in connection with Tax-Deferred
Annuity Plans and Individual Retirement Annuity Plans since
May 1, 1975, H.R. 10 Plans since November 1, 1975; group
contracts issued since October 1, 1978 in connection with
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plans and group contracts issued since
May 1, 1979 in connection with Deferred Compensation Plans
adopted by state and local governments and H.R. 10 Plans.
Qualified V Group AetnaPlus contracts issued since August 28, 1992 in
connection with Optional Retirement Plans established
pursuant to Section 403(b) or 401(a) of the Internal Revenue
Code.
Qualified VI Group AetnaPlus contracts issued in connection with
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plans and Retirement Plus Plans since
August 28, 1992.
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Condensed Financial Information - Year Ended December 31, 1998 (continued):
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Qualified VII Certain existing contracts that were converted to ACES, an
administrative system (previously valued under Qualified I).
Qualified VIII Group AetnaPlus contracts issued in connection with
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
adopted by state and local governments since June 30, 1993.
Qualified IX Certain large group contracts (Jumbo) that were converted
to ACES, an administrative system (previously valued under
Qualified VI).
Qualified X Individual Retirement Annuity and Simplified Employee
Pension Plans issued or converted to ACES, an
administrative system.
Qualified XI Certain large group contracts issued in connection with
Deferred Compensation Plans adopted by state and local
governments since January 1996.
Qualified XII Group Deferred Compensation Plan contracts shown separately
by applicable daily charge.
Qualified XIII Certain existing contracts issued in connection with
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plans and Retirement Plus Plans issued
through product exchange (previously valued under Qualified
VI).
Qualified XIV Certain existing contracts issued in connection with
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plans that were converted to ACES, an
administrative system (previously valued under Qualified
III).
Qualified XV Certain existing contracts issued in connection with
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plans (previously valued under
Qualified VI).
Qualified XVI Group AetnaPlus contracts issued in connection with
Deferred Compensation Plans having contract modifications
effective April 7, 1997.
Qualified XVII Group AetnaPlus contracts issued in connection with
Deferred Compensation Plans having contract modifications
effective May 29, 1997.
Qualified XVIII Group AetnaPlus contracts issued in connection with
Deferred Compensation Plans having contract modifications
effective May 29, 1997.
Qualified XIX Group AetnaPlus contracts issued in connection with
Deferred Compensation Plans having contract modifications
effective May 29, 1997.
Qualified XX Group AetnaPlus contracts issued in connection with
Deferred Compensation Plans having contract modifications
effective May 29, 1997.
</TABLE>
Notes to Condensed Financial Information
(1) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during January 1998.
(2) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during February 1998.
(3) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during March 1998.
(4) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during April 1998.
(5) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during May 1998.
(6) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during June 1998.
(7) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during July 1998.
(8) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during August 1998.
(9) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during September 1998.
(10) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during October 1998.
(11) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during November 1998.
(12) - Reflects less than a full year of performance activity. Funds were
first received in this option during December 1998.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1998
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Variable Annuity Account C (the "Account") is a separate account
established by Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company (the "Company") and
is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as a unit investment
trust. The Account is sold exclusively for use with variable annuity
contracts that are qualified under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect amounts reported therein. Although actual results
could differ from these estimates, any such differences are expected to be
immaterial to the net assets of the Account.
a. Valuation of Investments
Investments in the following Funds are stated at the closing net asset
value per share as determined by each Fund on December 31, 1998:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Aetna Ascent VP Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products
Aetna Balanced VP Fund II:
Aetna Bond VP o Asset Manager Portfolio
Aetna Crossroads VP o Contrafund Portfolio
Aetna GET Fund, Series B o Index 500 Portfolio
Aetna GET Fund, Series C Janus Aspen Series:
Aetna GET Fund, Series D o Aggressive Growth Portfolio
Aetna Growth and Income VP o Balanced Portfolio
Aetna Growth VP o Flexible Income Portfolio
Aetna High Yield VP o Growth Portfolio
Aetna Index Plus Bond VP o Worldwide Growth Portfolio
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP Lexington Emerging Markets Fund
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP Lexington Natural Resources Trust Fund
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP MFS Funds:
Aetna International VP o Total Return Series
Aetna Legacy VP Oppenheimer Funds:
Aetna Money Market VP o Global Securities Fund
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP o Strategic Bond Fund
Aetna Small Company VP Portfolio Partners, Inc. (PPI):
Aetna Value Opportunity VP o PPI MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio o PPI MFS Research Growth Portfolio
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund: o PPI MFS Value Equity Portfolio
o Equity-Income Portfolio o PPI Scudder International Growth Portfolio
o Growth Portfolio o PPI T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio
o High Income Portfolio
o Overseas Portfolio
</TABLE>
b. Other
Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis and
dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. The cost of
investments sold is determined by specific identification.
c. Federal Income Taxes
The operations of the Account form a part of, and are taxed with, the total
operations of the Company which is taxed as a life insurance company under
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
d. Annuity Reserves
Annuity reserves held in the Account are computed for currently payable
contracts according to the Progressive Annuity, a49, 1971 Individual
Annuity Mortality, 1971 Group Annuity Mortality, 83a, and 1983 Group
Annuity Mortality tables using various assumed interest rates not to exceed
seven percent. Mortality experience is monitored by the Company. Charges to
annuity reserves for mortality experience are reimbursed to the Company if
the reserves required are less than originally estimated. If additional
reserves are required, the Company reimburses the Account.
2. Valuation Period Deductions
Deductions by the Account for mortality and expense risk charges are made
in accordance with the terms of the contracts and are paid to the Company.
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1998 (continued):
3. Dividend Income
On an annual basis, the Funds distribute substantially all of their taxable
income and realized capital gains to their shareholders. Distributions to
the Account are automatically reinvested in shares of the Funds. The
Account's proportionate share of each Fund's undistributed net investment
income (distributions in excess of net investment income) and accumulated
net realized gain (loss) on investments is included in net unrealized gain
(loss) in the Statements of Operations and Changes in Net Assets.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investments
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments other than
short-term investments for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
aggregated $3,304,244,413 and $2,443,668,181; $4,059,988,283 and
$2,013,561,413, respectively.
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Variable Annuity Account C
Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1998 (continued):
5. Supplemental Information to Statements of Operations and Changes in Net
Assets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, 1998
Valuation Proceeds Cost of Net
Period from Investments Realized
Dividends Deductions Sales Sold Gain (Loss)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Ascent VP: (1) $ 4,099,373 ($ 970,989) $ 11,412,260 $ 8,849,863 $ 2,562,397
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Balanced VP: (2) 164,981,369 (11,769,413) 170,317,767 127,614,543 42,703,224
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Bond VP: (3) 22,962,206 (4,524,317) 60,705,518 60,183,593 521,925
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Crossroads VP: (4) 2,857,543 (807,577) 14,346,330 11,896,097 2,450,233
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Get Fund, Series B: 17,006,590 (1,044,377) 35,975,652 24,014,822 11,960,830
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Get Fund, Series C: 25,369,439 (3,371,574) 95,082,475 71,161,693 23,920,782
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Get Fund, Series D: 1,154,248 (337,762) 0 0 0
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Growth and Income VP: (5) 1,089,290,192 (73,720,169) 1,128,903,988 938,855,493 190,048,495
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Growth VP: (6) 124,674 (348,321) 5,016,498 4,785,323 231,175
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna High Yield VP: (7) 121,758 (5,391) 1,502,593 1,551,979 (49,386)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Index Plus Bond VP: 75,564 (3,850) 559,445 551,414 8,031
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP: (8) 10,603,464 (1,786,058) 13,329,755 11,362,468 1,967,287
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP: (9) 198,320 (11,890) 1,297,593 1,306,891 (9,298)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP: (10) 195,090 (14,898) 1,781,711 2,020,397 (238,686)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna International VP: (11) 101,318 (9,462) 1,561,383 1,739,124 (177,741)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Legacy VP: (12) 2,324,968 (578,374) 11,247,035 10,271,411 975,624
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Money Market VP: (13) 12,126,669 (3,036,771) 277,970,761 276,464,964 1,505,797
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Real Estate Securities VP: (14) 77,295 (6,563) 418,128 466,072 (47,944)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net
Net Unrealized
Gain (Loss) Net Increase (Decrease) Net Assets
- ---------------------------------- Change in In Net Assets --------------------------------------
Beginning End Unrealized from Unit Beginning End
of Year of Year Gain (Loss) Transactions of Year of Year
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 5,507,794 $ 1,897,575 ($ 3,610,219) $ 11,804,390
$ 72,115,304 $ 86,000,256
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
141,499,248 87,636,330 (53,862,918) (119,806,746)
968,354,403 982,574,403
21,193,276 29,218,792
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1,128,028) 4,484,663 5,612,691 (19,343,273)
372,629,553 377,693,504
6,218,756 6,384,037
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,614,303 598,907 (2,015,396) 21,876,020
49,739,310 74,028,644
0 71,489
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
22,946,346 6,591,127 (16,355,219) (31,539,579)
79,552,932 59,581,177
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
46,742,374 52,568,856 5,826,482 (90,386,869)
236,822,693 198,180,953
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 75,991 75,991 270,087,653
0 270,980,130
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
438,575,885 (10,415,627) (448,991,512) (952,072,750)
6,078,549,136 5,846,282,205
292,045,818 328,867,005
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(237,223) 7,094,432 7,331,655 56,413,060
1,098,483 64,734,239
0 116,487
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 (104,129) (104,129) 1,281,526
0 1,244,378
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 (60,361) (60,361) 1,406,227
0 1,425,611
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6,964,574 38,198,247 31,233,673 113,822,649
83,098,319 238,578,749
76,758 437,343
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 420,810 420,810 3,518,535
0 4,116,477
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 395,906 395,906 4,615,743
0 4,953,155
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 53,600 53,600 2,048,312
0 2,016,027
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
588,337 (120,205) (708,542) 18,514,701
32,749,254 53,070,226
53,658 261,063
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,712,842 5,409,256 (303,586) 8,301,664 240,346,197 258,856,854
0 83,117
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 (110,732) (110,732) 1,649,010
0 1,561,066
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1998 (continued):
5. Supplemental Information to Statements of Operations and Changes in Net
Assets (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, 1998
Valuation Proceeds Cost of Net
Period from Investments Realized
Dividends Deductions Sales Sold Gain (Loss)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Small Company VP: (15) $ 408,671 ($ 374,596) $12,808,646 $13,441,212 ($ 632,566)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Value Opportunity VP: (16) 321,076 (248,765) 5,237,037 5,066,190 170,847
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio: 4,618,537 (706,037) 6,463,168 4,551,117 1,912,051
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund:
Equity-Income Portfolio: 12,563,282 (2,635,293) 26,794,870 20,300,865 6,494,005
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Growth Portfolio: 18,444,780 (2,023,269) 12,322,259 10,024,949 2,297,310
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
High Income Portfolio: 0 (5,690) 112,691 124,297 (11,606)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overseas Portfolio: 1,074,038 (179,663) 7,836,104 7,260,256 575,848
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund II:
Asset Manager Portfolio: 2,980,690 (315,932) 2,910,017 2,416,750 493,267
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contrafund Portfolio: 15,297,373 (3,578,430) 26,959,224 18,010,395 8,948,829
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Index 500 Portfolio: 2,402,321 (956,584) 3,863,355 2,441,761 1,421,594
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Janus Aspen Series:
Aggressive Growth Portfolio: 0 (2,715,064) 29,546,424 20,073,556 9,472,868
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balanced Portfolio: 2,769,822 (716,695) 5,961,535 4,458,066 1,503,469
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flexible Income Portfolio: 1,688,473 (284,556) 6,263,674 5,778,906 484,768
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Growth Portfolio: 6,243,312 (1,192,652) 10,856,472 7,922,879 2,933,593
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Worldwide Growth Portfolio: 20,289,794 (6,298,518) 89,412,749 61,701,159 27,711,590
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lexington Emerging Markets Fund: 401,401 (60,257) 3,629,654 4,888,912 (1,259,258)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lexington Natural Resources Trust Fund: 1,725,445 (338,985) 20,532,500 19,980,740 551,760
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net
Net Unrealized
Gain (Loss) Net Increase (Decrease) Net Assets
- -------------------------------- Change in In Net Assets ------------------------------
Beginning End Unrealized from Unit Beginning End
of Year of Year Gain (Loss) Transactions of Year of Year
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
($166,700) ($403,739) ($237,039) $43,856,203
$4,956,212 $47,966,985
0 9,901
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(274,002) 3,491,978 3,765,980 22,736,361
2,039,640 28,785,139
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7,196,636 9,585,862 2,389,226 1,243,219
54,444,411 63,901,407
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
33,998,298 37,581,942 3,583,644 15,460,299
190,735,350 226,201,287
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
22,394,599 60,197,198 37,802,599 45,629,738
128,257,345 230,408,503
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 8,863 8,863 1,619,989
0 1,611,556
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
225,478 253,388 27,910 (132,737)
13,449,206 14,814,602
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,922,056 3,974,260 52,204 290,089
23,199,341 26,699,659
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
50,217,979 106,134,557 55,916,578 26,948,171
256,548,805 360,081,326
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11,512,547 26,655,788 15,143,241 17,619,975
57,721,771 93,352,318
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
36,485,267 99,893,644 63,408,377 11,462,457
210,600,444 292,229,082
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4,804,494 20,140,807 15,336,313 38,532,102
37,451,981 94,876,992
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
381,113 175,498 (205,615) 16,062,139
14,756,039 32,501,248
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11,683,190 34,398,134 22,714,944 22,205,253
79,992,417 132,697,360
35,986 235,492
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
62,504,868 137,641,800 75,136,932 70,151,913
429,093,163 615,835,740
116,838 365,972
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(968,279) (1,654,236) (685,957) (90,067)
5,788,593 4,094,455
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,786,893 (6,226,325) (8,013,218) (17,149,400)
42,965,725 19,741,327
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1998 (continued):
5. Supplemental Information to Statements of Operations and Changes in Net
Assets (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, 1998
Valuation Proceeds Cost of Net
Period from Investments Realized
Dividends Deductions Sales Sold Gain (Loss)
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ----------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
MFS Fund:
Total Return Series: $0 ($980) $12,895 $13,063 ($168)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oppenheimer Funds:
Global Securities Fund: 0 (3,966) 1,212,566 1,238,363 (25,797)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Strategic Bond Fund: 0 (10,626) 961,012 980,672 (19,660)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Portfolio Partners, Inc. (PPI):
PPI MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio: 1,085,565 (4,502,863) 75,859,428 69,641,869 6,217,559
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPI MFS Research Growth Portfolio: 52,603 (2,749,051) 46,349,744 43,146,611 3,203,133
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPI MFS Value Equity Portfolio: 176,769 (1,585,851) 15,602,083 13,837,807 1,764,276
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPI Scudder International Growth Portfolio: 366,652 (2,452,299) 173,282,604 152,346,231 20,936,373
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPI T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio: 1,039,956 (2,274,233) 27,448,578 24,867,649 2,580,929
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Variable Annuity Account C $1,447,620,640 ($138,558,611) $2,443,668,181 $2,067,610,422 $376,057,759
===================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
(1) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Ascent Variable Portfolio's name changed to
Aetna Ascent VP.
(2) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Investment Advisors Fund's name changed to
Aetna Balanced VP.
(3) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Income Shares' name changed to Aetna Bond Fund
VP.
(4) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Crossroads Variable Portfolio's name changed
to Aetna Crossroads VP.
(5) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Variable Fund's name changed to Aetna Growth
and Income VP.
(6) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Variable Growth Portfolio's name changed to
Aetna Growth VP.
(7) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna High Yield Portfolio's name changed to Aetna
High Yield VP.
(8) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Variable Index Plus Portfolio's name changed
to Aetna Index Plus Large Cap VP.
(9) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap Portfolio's name changed to
Aetna Index Plus Mid Cap VP.
(10) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Index Plus Small Cap Portfolio's name changed
to Aetna Index Plus Small Cap VP.
(11) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna International Portfolio's name changed to
Aetna International VP.
(12) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Legacy Variable Portfolio's name changed to
Aetna Legacy VP.
(13) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Variable Encore Fund's name changed to Aetna
Money Market VP.
(14) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Real Estate Securities Portfolio's name
changed to Aetna Real Estate Securities VP.
(15) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Variable Small Company Portfolio's name
changed to Aetna Small Company VP.
(16) Effective May 1, 1998, Aetna Variable Capital Appreciation Portfolio's name
changed to Aetna Value Opportunity VP.
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Unrealized Net
Gain (Loss) Net Increase (Decrease) Net Assets
- -------------------------------- Change in In Net Assets -------------------------------------
Beginning End Unrealized from Unit Beginning End
of Year of Year Gain (Loss) Transactions of Year of Year
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$0 $21,009 $21,009 $365,906
$0 $385,767
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 90,591 90,591 915,293
0 976,121
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 23,736 23,736 2,263,649
0 2,253,578
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 3,521
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(3,901,193) 87,984,814 91,886,007 (13,492,672)
352,966,999 434,156,330
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
23,166 27,431
(4,166,217) 40,672,835 44,839,052 (30,288,218)
227,029,997 242,087,516
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,637,084 30,665,227 29,028,143 5,182,435
116,286,704 150,852,476
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,033,630 18,451,441 15,417,811 (35,002,543)
202,699,815 201,965,809
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,371,568 45,568,978 42,197,410 2,934,376
169,450,553 215,872,943
0 56,047
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$915,465,761 $949,942,696 $34,476,935 ($ 448,485,797) $11,155,254,351 $12,426,365,277
===============================================================================================================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1998 (continued):
5. Supplemental Information to Statements of Operations and Changes in Net
Assets (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, 1997
Valuation Proceeds Cost of Net
Period from Investments Realized
Dividends Deductions Sales Sold Gain (Loss)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Aetna Variable Fund: $1,291,034,822 ($ 68,500,273) $205,088,291 $150,120,010 $ 54,968,281
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Income Shares: 22,258,737 (4,263,839) 46,789,033 49,260,722 (2,471,689)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Variable Encore Fund: 9,635,587 (2,938,575) 206,958,669 210,166,945 (3,208,276)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Investment Advisers Fund, Inc.: 128,304,517 (10,844,018) 37,558,168 27,770,494 9,787,674
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna GET Fund, Series B: 13,341,021 (1,078,816) 7,648,728 4,940,723 2,708,005
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna GET Fund, Series C: 3,678,012 (3,257,441) 13,972,003 11,896,317 2,075,686
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Ascent Variable Portfolio: 4,541,482 (578,657) 498,613 380,091 118,522
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Crossroads Variable Portfolio: 3,316,159 (392,434) 409,248 325,568 83,680
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Legacy Variable Portfolio: 1,788,369 (229,584) 2,265,127 2,019,840 245,287
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Variable Portfolios Inc:
Aetna Variable Capital Appreciation Portfolio: 312,433 (2,197) 123,165 113,851 9,314
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Variable Growth Portfolio: 249,335 (1,093) 80,207 72,190 8,017
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Variable Index Plus Portfolio: 3,327,658 (542,532) 29,980,862 29,823,433 157,429
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Aetna Variable Small Company Portfolio: 269,004 (5,868) 478,457 428,319 50,138
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alger American Funds:
Growth Portfolio: (1) 1,199,482 (1,526,918) 169,481,196 134,718,793 34,762,403
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Small Capitalization Portfolio: (7) 11,721,861 (3,575,543) 403,516,606 343,440,431 60,076,175
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net
Net Unrealized
Gain (Loss) Net Increase (Decrease) Net Assets
- ----------------------------------- Change in In Net Assets -----------------------------------
Beginning End Unrealized from Unit Beginning End
of Year of Year Gain (Loss) Transactions of Year of Year
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$327,744,944 $438,575,885 $110,830,941 $75,435,966
$4,694,078,344 $6,078,549,136
212,746,872 292,045,818
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(9,314,233) (1,128,028) 8,186,205 (4,710,418)
354,233,289 372,629,553
5,616,023 6,218,756
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(750,036) 5,712,842 6,462,878 (14,909,883)
245,304,466 240,346,197
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
97,219,569 141,499,248 44,279,679 2,724,400
800,532,626 968,354,403
14,762,802 21,193,276
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17,286,695 22,946,346 5,659,651 (6,139,082)
65,062,153 79,552,932
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,983,885 46,742,374 43,758,489 (8,490,216)
199,058,163 236,822,693
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1,716,824 5,507,794 3,790,970 42,582,396
21,660,591 72,115,304
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
838,329 2,614,303 1,775,974 30,197,010
14,758,921 49,739,310
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
112,482 588,337 475,855 21,455,983
9,067,002 32,749,254
0 53,658
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 (274,002) (274,002) 1,994,092
0 2,039,640
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 (237,223) (237,223) 1,079,447
0 1,098,483
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
80,325 6,964,574 6,884,249 62,694,836
10,653,437 83,098,319
0 76,758
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 (166,700) (166,700) 4,809,638
0 4,956,212
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6,730,808 0 (6,730,808) (132,576,331)
104,872,172 0
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
39,364,541 0 (39,364,541) (352,729,122)
323,871,170 0
0 0
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1998 (continued):
5. Supplemental Information to Statements of Operations and Changes in Net
Assets (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, 1997
Valuation Proceeds Cost of Net
Period from Investments Realized
Dividends Deductions Sales Sold Gain (Loss)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
American Century Investments -
Capital Appreciation Fund: (2) $ 5,882,464 ($ 2,974,651) $347,378,690 $348,986,817 ($ 1,608,127)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Calvert Social Balanced Portfolio: 3,787,208 (578,804) 1,767,421 1,342,657 424,764
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund:
Equity-Income Portfolio: 11,536,379 (1,844,101) 2,876,456 2,187,102 689,354
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Growth Portfolio: 3,033,640 (1,277,878) 1,967,157 1,268,813 698,344
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overseas Portfolio: 762,691 (144,474) 6,265,740 5,529,606 736,134
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fidelity Investments Variable Insurance Products Fund II:
Asset Manager Portfolio: 2,134,313 (253,981) 1,353,806 1,132,813 220,993
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contrafund Portfolio: 4,376,096 (2,382,593) 989,526 754,795 234,731
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Index 500 Portfolio: 890,215 (515,853) 2,042,782 1,517,607 525,175
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Franklin Government Securities Trust: (3) 1,578,341 (279,189) 35,001,358 34,302,739 698,619
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Janus Aspen Series:
Aggressive Growth Portfolio: 0 (2,188,842) 16,697,333 12,596,723 4,100,610
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balanced Portfolio: 940,676 (329,511) 1,236,230 981,509 254,721
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Flexible Income Portfolio: 757,640 (131,213) 4,035,296 3,816,553 218,743
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Growth Portfolio: 1,871,919 (768,752) 1,933,431 1,461,183 472,248
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Short-Term Bond Portfolio: (4) 64,108 (25,465) 5,452,797 5,400,161 52,636
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Worldwide Growth Portfolio: 5,510,563 (4,109,527) 16,620,763 10,266,465 6,354,298
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net
Net Unrealized
Gain (Loss) Net Increase (Decrease) Net Assets
- ------------------------------- Change in In Net Assets -------------------------------
Beginning End Unrealized from Unit Beginning End
of Year of Year Gain (Loss) Transactions of Year of Year
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$8,139,519 $0 ($8,139,519) ($339,404,560)
$346,244,393 $0
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,963,927 7,196,636 4,232,709 6,589,199
39,989,335 54,444,411
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10,675,870 33,998,298 23,322,428 50,561,862
106,469,428 190,735,350
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,256,264 22,394,599 17,138,335 28,222,857
80,442,047 128,257,345
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
649,630 225,478 (424,152) 4,069,619
8,449,388 13,449,206
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,502,591 3,922,056 1,419,465 2,575,422
17,103,129 23,199,341
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15,161,493 50,217,979 35,056,486 100,377,564
118,886,521 256,548,805
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,304,865 11,512,547 9,207,682 26,383,649
21,230,903 57,721,771
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
405,959 0 (405,959) (24,948,755)
23,356,943 0
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
17,668,916 36,485,267 18,816,351 16,995,758
172,876,567 210,600,444
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
751,567 4,804,494 4,052,927 17,251,901
15,281,267 37,451,981
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
140,666 381,113 240,447 5,252,958
8,417,464 14,756,039
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,192,571 11,683,190 9,490,619 28,161,560
40,800,809 79,992,417
0 35,986
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(6,468) 0 6,468 (1,788,353)
1,690,606 0
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
16,710,390 62,504,868 45,794,478 203,261,915
172,398,274 429,093,163
0 116,838
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Variable Annuity Account C
Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1998 (continued):
5. Supplemental Information to Statements of Operations and Changes in Net
Assets (continued):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Year Ended December 31, 1997
Valuation Proceeds Cost of Net
Period from Investments Realized
Dividends Deductions Sales Sold Gain (Loss)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Lexington Emerging Markets Fund: $4,375 ($79,412) $1,639,618 $1,424,729 $214,889
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lexington Natural Resources Trust Fund: 1,239,038 (531,930) 14,866,827 11,618,994 3,247,833
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Neuberger and Berman Advisers Management Trust -
Growth Portfolio: (5) 8,158,940 (1,195,227) 128,039,479 103,983,767 24,055,712
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Portfolio Partners, Inc.:
PPI MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio: 0 (406,682) 3,797,005 3,880,012 (83,007)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
Annuity contracts in payment period
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPI MFS Research Growth Portfolio: 0 (262,081) 1,453,829 1,486,006 (32,177)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPI MFS Value Equity Portfolio: 0 (133,426) 928,145 929,114 (969)
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPI MFS Scudder International Growth Portfolio: 0 (235,626) 13,091,485 12,881,912 209,573
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PPI MFS T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio: 0 (193,734) 891,088 887,544 3,544
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scudder Variable Life Investment Fund -
International Portfolio: (6) 4,599,123 (2,286,635) 278,386,778 238,895,623 39,491,155
Annuity contracts in accumulation
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Variable Annuity Account C $1,552,106,208 ($120,867,375) $2,013,561,413 $1,773,010,971 $240,550,442
===================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
(1) Effective November 28, 1997, this funds assets were transferred to the PPI
T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio.
(2) Effective November 28, 1997, this funds assets were transferred to the PPI
MFS Research Growth Portfolio.
(3) Effective November 28, 1997, this funds assets were transferred to Aetna
Income Shares.
(4) Effective November 28, 1997, this funds assets were transferred to the
Aetna Variable Encore Fund.
(5) Effective November 28, 1997, this funds assets were transferred to the PPI
MFS Value Equity Portfolio.
(6) Effective November 28, 1997, this funds assets were transferred to the PPI
Scudder International Growth Portfolio.
(7) Effective November 28, 1997, this funds assets were transferred to the PPI
MFS Emerging Equities Portfolio.
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<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Unrealized Net
Gain (Loss) Net Increase (Decrease) Net Assets
- ---------------------------------- Change in In Net Assets ------------------------------------
Beginning End Unrealized from Unit Beginning End
of Year of Year Gain (Loss) Transactions of Year of Year
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 102,991 ($ 968,279) ($ 1,071,270) $ 1,874,530
$ 4,845,481 $ 5,788,593
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
3,997,171 1,786,893 (2,210,278) 17,376,715
23,844,347 42,965,725
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
9,459,521 0 (9,459,521) (116,641,588)
95,081,684 0
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 (3,901,193) (3,901,193) 357,381,047
0 352,966,999
0 23,166
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 (4,166,217) (4,166,217) 231,490,472
0 227,029,997
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 1,637,084 1,637,084 114,784,015
0 116,286,704
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 3,033,630 3,033,630 199,692,238
0 202,699,815
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0 3,371,568 3,371,568 166,269,175
0 169,450,553
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
29,299,509 0 (29,299,509) (204,019,879)
191,515,746 0
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$612,391,085 $915,465,761 $303,074,676 $ 615,188,037 $8,565,202,363 $11,155,254,351
===================================================================================================================
</TABLE>
S-40
<PAGE>
Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors of Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and
Contract Owners of Variable Annuity Account C:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Aetna
Life Insurance and Annuity Company Variable Annuity Account C (the "Account")
as of December 31, 1998, and the related statements of operations and changes
in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended and
condensed financial information for the year ended December 31, 1998. These
financial statements and condensed financial information are the responsibility
of the Account's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
these financial statements and condensed financial information based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and condensed
financial information are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements and condensed financial information. Our procedures
included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 1998, by
correspondence with the custodian. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and condensed financial information
referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company Variable Annuity Account C
as of December 31, 1998, the results of its operations and changes in its net
assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended and condensed
financial information for the year ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
February 26, 1999
S-41
<PAGE>
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
----
<S> <C>
Independent Auditors' Report F-2
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996 F-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1998 and 1997 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity For the Years
Ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1998,
1997 and 1996 F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7
</TABLE>
F-1
<PAGE>
Independent Auditors' Report
The Shareholder and Board of Directors
Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Aetna Life
Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
and the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholder's
equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1998. These consolidated financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards 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. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statements presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the aforementioned consolidated financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Aetna Life
Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiary at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and
the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in
the three-year period ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Hartford, Connecticut
February 3, 1999
F-2
<PAGE>
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Aetna Retirement Holdings, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Income
(millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue:
Premiums $ 79.4 $ 69.1 $ 84.9
Charges assessed against policyholders 324.3 262.0 197.0
Net investment income 877.6 878.8 852.6
Net realized capital gains 10.4 29.7 17.0
Other income 29.6 38.3 43.6
---------- ---------- ----------
Total revenue 1,321.3 1,277.9 1,195.1
---------- ---------- ----------
Benefits and expenses:
Current and future benefits 714.4 720.4 728.3
Operating expenses 313.2 286.5 275.8
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs 106.7 82.8 28.0
Severance and facilities charges -- -- 47.1
---------- ---------- ----------
Total benefits and expenses 1,134.3 1,089.7 1,079.2
---------- ---------- ----------
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes 187.0 188.2 115.9
Income taxes 47.4 50.7 30.7
---------- ---------- ----------
Income from continuing operations 139.6 137.5 85.2
Discontinued Operations, net of tax
Income from operations 61.8 67.8 55.9
Gain on sale 59.0 -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ 260.4 $ 205.3 $ 141.1
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-3
<PAGE>
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Aetna Retirement Holdings, Inc.)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(millions, except share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31, December 31,
1998 1997
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Assets
Investments:
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value,
(amortized cost: $11,570.3 and $12,912.2) $12,067.2 $13,463.8
Equity securities, at fair value,
Nonredeemable preferred stock (cost: $202.6 and $131.7) 203.3 147.6
Investment in affiliated mutual funds (cost: $96.8 and$78.1) 100.1 83.0
Common stock (cost: $1.0 and $0.2) 2.0 .6
Short-term investments 47.9 95.6
Mortgage loans 12.7 12.8
Policy loans 292.2 469.6
------------ ------------
Total investments 12,725.4 14,273.0
Cash and cash equivalents 608.4 565.4
Short-term investments under securities loan agreement 277.3 --
Accrued investment income 151.6 163.0
Premiums due and other receivables 46.7 51.9
Reinsurance recoverable 2,959.8 11.8
Deferred policy acquisition costs 864.0 1,654.6
Reinsurance loan to affiliate -- 397.2
Deferred tax asset 120.6 --
Other assets 66.6 46.8
Separate accounts assets 29,458.4 22,982.7
------------ ------------
Total assets $47,278.8 $40,146.4
============ ============
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity
Liabilities:
Future policy benefits $ 3,815.9 $ 3,763.7
Unpaid claims and claim expenses 18.8 38.0
Policyholders' funds left with the Company 11,305.6 11,143.5
------------ ------------
Total insurance reserve liabilities 15,140.3 14,945.2
Payables under securities loan agreement 277.3 --
Other liabilities 793.2 312.8
Income taxes:
Current 279.8 12.4
Deferred -- 72.0
Separate accounts liabilities 29,430.2 22,970.0
------------ ------------
Total liabilities 45,920.8 38,312.4
------------ ------------
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock, par value $50 (100,000 shares authorized;
55,000 shares issued and outstanding) 2.8 2.8
Paid-in capital 427.3 418.0
Accumulated other comprehensive income 104.8 92.9
Retained earnings 823.1 1,320.3
------------ ------------
Total shareholder's equity 1,358.0 1,834.0
------------ ------------
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $47,278.8 $40,146.4
============ ============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-4
<PAGE>
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Aetna Retirement Holdings, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity
(millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
--------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Shareholder's equity, beginning of year $1,834.0 $1,609.5 $1,583.0
Comprehensive income
Net income 260.4 205.3 141.1
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
($18.2 million, $49.9 million and
$(110.6) million, pretax, respectively) 11.9 32.4 (72.0)
---------- ---------- ----------
Total comprehensive income 272.3 237.7 69.1
---------- ---------- ----------
Capital contributions 9.3 -- 10.4
Other changes 1.4 4.1 (49.5)
Common stock dividends (759.0) (17.3) (3.5)
---------- ---------- ----------
Shareholder's equity, end of year $1,358.0 $1,834.0 $1,609.5
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-5
<PAGE>
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Aetna Retirement Holdings, Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
---------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income $ 260.4 $ 205.3 $ 141.1
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
(used for) operating activities:
Net accretion of discount on investments (29.5) (66.4) (68.0)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations (88.3) -- --
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows provided by operating activities and net realized capital
gains before changes in assets and liabilities 142.6 138.9 73.1
Net realized capital gains (11.1) (36.0) (19.7)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash flows provided by operating activities before changes in assets
and liabilities 131.5 102.9 53.4
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accrued investment income 11.4 (4.0) 16.5
(Increase) decrease in premiums due and other receivables (16.3) (33.3) 1.6
Decrease (increase) in policy loans 177.4 (70.3) (60.7)
Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (117.3) (139.3) (174.0)
Decrease in reinsurance loan to affiliate 397.2 231.1 27.2
Net increase in universal life account balances 122.9 157.1 146.6
Decrease in other insurance reserve liabilities (41.8) (120.3) (114.9)
Net (decrease) increase in other liabilities and other assets (50.8) (41.7) 3.1
Increase (decrease) in income taxes 100.4 (31.4) (26.7)
Other, net -- -- 1.1
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 714.6 50.8 (126.8)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sales of:
Debt securities available for sale 6,790.2 5,311.3 5,182.2
Equity securities 150.1 103.1 190.5
Mortgage loans 0.3 0.2 8.7
Life business 966.5 -- --
Investment maturities and collections of:
Debt securities available for sale 1,290.3 1,212.7 885.2
Short-term investments 129.9 89.3 35.0
Cost of investment purchases in:
Debt securities available for sale (6,701.4) (6,732.8) (6,534.3)
Equity securities (125.7) (113.3) (118.1)
Other investments (2,725.9) -- --
Short-term investments (81.9) (149.9) (54.7)
Other, net -- -- (17.6)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used for investing activities (307.6) (279.4) (423.1)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Deposits and interest credited for investment contracts 1,571.1 1,621.2 1,579.5
Withdrawals of investment contracts (1,393.1) (1,256.3) (1,146.2)
Capital contribution to Separate Account -- (25.0) --
Return of capital from Separate Account 1.7 12.3 --
Capital contribution from HOLDCO 9.3 -- 10.4
Dividends paid to shareholder (553.0) (17.3) (3.5)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (364.0) 334.9 440.2
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 43.0 106.3 (109.7)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 565.4 459.1 568.8
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 608.4 $ 565.4 $ 459.1
========= ========= =========
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net $ 48.4 $ 119.6 $ 85.5
========= ========== ==========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
F-6
<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company and its wholly owned subsidiary
(collectively, the "Company") are providers of financial services in the
United States. Prior to the sale of the domestic individual life insurance
business on October 1, 1998, the Company had two business segments: financial
services and individual life insurance. On October 1, 1998, the Company sold
its domestic individual life insurance operations to Lincoln National
Corporation ("Lincoln") and accordingly they are now classified as
Discontinued Operations. (Refer to note 2)
Financial services products include annuity contracts that offer a variety of
funding and payout options for individual and employer-sponsored retirement
plans qualified under Internal Revenue Code Sections 401, 403, 408 and 457,
and non-qualified annuity contracts. These contracts may be deferred or
immediate ("payout annuities"). Financial services also include investment
advisory services and pension plan administrative services.
Discontinued Operations include universal life, variable universal life,
traditional whole life and term insurance.
Basis of Presentation
---------------------
The consolidated financial statements include Aetna Life Insurance and
Annuity Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Aetna Insurance Company of
America. Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Aetna Retirement Holdings, Inc. ("HOLDCO"). HOLDCO is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Aetna Retirement Services, Inc. ("ARS"), whose ultimate
parent is Aetna Inc. ("Aetna").
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. Certain reclassifications have been
made to 1997 and 1996 financial information to conform to the 1998
presentation.
New Accounting Standards
------------------------
Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information
As of December 31, 1998, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standard
("FAS") No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information. This statement establishes standards for the reporting of
information relating to operating segments. This statement supersedes FAS No.
14, Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise, which requires
reporting segment information by industry and geographic area (industry
approach). Under FAS No. 131, operating segments are defined as components of
a company for which separate financial information is available and is used
by management to allocate resources and assess performance (management
approach). The adoption of this statement did not change the composition or
the results of operations of any of the operating segments of the Company,
which are consistent with the management approach.
F-7
<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed and Obtained for
Internal Use
On January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-1,
Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for
Internal Use, issued by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants ("AICPA"). This statement requires that certain costs incurred in
developing internal use computer software (in process at, and subsequent to
the adoption date) be capitalized, and provides guidance for determining
whether computer software is considered to be for internal use. The Company
amortizes these costs over a period of 3 to 5 years. Previously, the Company
expensed the cost of internal-use computer software as incurred. The adoption
of this statement resulted in a net after-tax increase to the results of
operations of $6.5 million for the year ended December 31, 1998.
Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities
In June 1996, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued FAS
No. 125, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and
Extinguishments of Liabilities, that provides accounting and reporting
standards for transfers of financial assets and extinguishments of
liabilities. FAS No. 125 was effective for 1997 financial statements;
however, certain provisions relating to accounting for repurchase agreements
and securities lending were not effective until January 1, 1998. The adoption
of those provisions effective in 1998 did not have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
Future Application of Accounting Standards
------------------------------------------
Deposit Accounting: Accounting for Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts That
Do Not Transfer Insurance Risk
In October 1998, the AICPA issued SOP 98-7, Deposit Accounting: Accounting
for Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts That Do Not Transfer Insurance Risk,
which provides guidance on how to account for all insurance and reinsurance
contracts that do not transfer insurance risk, except for long-duration life
and health insurance contracts. This statement is effective for the Company's
financial statements beginning January 1, 2000, with early adoption
permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of
this statement and the potential effect on its financial position and results
of operations.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
In June 1998, the FASB issued FAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. This standard requires companies to
record all derivatives on the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities
and measure those instruments at fair value. The manner in which companies
are to record gains or losses resulting from changes in the values of those
derivatives depends on the use of the derivative and whether it qualifies for
hedge accounting. This standard is effective for the Company's financial
statements beginning January 1, 2000, with early adoption permitted. The
Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of this statement and
the potential effect on its financial position and results of operations.
F-8
<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Accounting by Insurance and Other Enterprises for Insurance-Related
Assessments
In December 1997, the AICPA issued SOP 97-3, Accounting by Insurance and
Other Enterprises for Insurance-Related Assessments, which provides guidance
for determining when an insurance or other enterprise should recognize a
liability for guaranty-fund and other insurance-related assessments and
guidance for measuring the liability. This statement is effective for 1999
financial statements with early adoption permitted. The Company does not
expect adoption of this statement to have a material effect on its financial
position or results of operations.
Use of Estimates
----------------
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying
notes. Actual results could differ from reported results using those
estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
-------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, money market instruments and
other debt issues with a maturity of 90 days or less when purchased.
Investments
-----------
Debt and equity securities are classified as available for sale and carried
at fair value. These securities are written down (as realized capital losses)
for other than temporary declines in value. Unrealized capital gains and
losses related to available-for-sale investments, other than amounts
allocable to experience-rated contractholders, are reflected in shareholder's
equity, net of related taxes.
Fair values for debt and equity securities are based on quoted market prices
or dealer quotations. Where quoted market prices or dealer quotations are not
available, fair values are measured utilizing quoted market prices for
similar securities or by using discounted cash flow methods. Cost for
mortgage-backed securities is adjusted for unamortized premiums and
discounts, which are amortized using the interest method over the estimated
remaining term of the securities, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. The
Company does not accrue interest on problem debt securities when management
believes the collection of interest is unlikely.
The Company engages in securities lending whereby certain securities from its
portfolio are loaned to other institutions for short periods of time. Initial
collateral, primarily cash, is required at a rate of 102% of the market value
of a loaned domestic security and 105% of the market value of a loaned
foreign security. The collateral is deposited by the borrower with a lending
agent, and retained and invested by the lending agent according to the
Company's guidelines to generate additional income. The market value of the
loaned securities is monitored on a daily basis with additional collateral
obtained or refunded as the market value of the loaned securities fluctuates.
F-9
<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company loaned securities (which are
reflected as invested assets) with a fair value of approximately $277.3
million and $385.1 million, respectively.
Purchases and sales of debt and equity securities are recorded on the trade
date.
The investment in affiliated mutual funds represents an investment in Aetna
managed mutual funds which have been seeded by the Company, and is carried at
fair value.
Mortgage loans and policy loans are carried at unpaid principal balances, net
of impairment reserves. Sales of mortgage loans are recorded on the closing
date.
Short-term investments, consisting primarily of money market instruments and
other debt issues purchased with an original maturity of 91 days to one year,
are considered available for sale and are carried at fair value, which
approximates amortized cost.
The Company utilizes futures contracts for other than trading purposes in
order to hedge interest rate risk (i.e. market risk, refer to Note 4.)
Futures contracts are carried at fair value and require daily cash
settlement. Changes in the fair value of futures contracts allocable to
experience rated contracts are deducted from capital gains and losses with an
offsetting amount reported in future policy benefits. Changes in the fair
value of futures contracts allocable to non-experienced-rated contracts that
qualify as hedges are deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the hedged
asset or liability. Deferred gains or losses on such futures contracts are
amortized over the life of the acquired asset or liability as a yield
adjustment or through net realized capital gains or losses upon disposal of
an asset. Changes in the fair value of futures contracts that do not qualify
as hedges are recorded in net realized capital gains or losses. Hedge
designation requires specific asset or liability identification, a
probability at inception of high correlation with the position underlying the
hedge, and that high correlation be maintained throughout the hedge period.
If a hedging instrument ceases to be highly correlated with the position
underlying the hedge, hedge accounting ceases at that date and excess gains
or losses on the hedging instrument are reflected in net realized capital
gains or losses.
Included in common stock are warrants which represent the right to purchase
specific securities. Upon exercise, the cost of the warrants is added to the
basis of the securities purchased.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
---------------------------------
Certain costs of acquiring insurance business are deferred. These costs, all
of which vary with and are primarily related to the production of new and
renewal business, consist principally of commissions, certain expenses of
underwriting and issuing contracts, and certain agency expenses. For fixed
ordinary life contracts (prior to the sale of the domestic individual life
insurance business to Lincoln on October 1, 1998, refer to Note 2), such
costs are amortized over expected premium-paying periods (up to 20 years).
For universal life (prior to the sale of the domestic individual life
insurance business to Lincoln on October 1, 1998, refer to Note 2), and
certain annuity contracts,
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
such costs are amortized in proportion to estimated gross profits and
adjusted to reflect actual gross profits over the life of the contracts (up
to 50 years for universal life and up to 20 years for certain annuity
contracts). Deferred policy acquisition costs are written off to the extent
that it is determined that future policy premiums and investment income or
gross profits are not adequate to cover related losses and expenses.
Insurance Reserve Liabilities
-----------------------------
Future policy benefits include reserves for universal life, immediate
annuities with life contingent payouts and traditional life insurance
contracts. Prior to the sale of the domestic individual life insurance
business on October 1, 1998, (refer to note 2), reserves for universal life
products were equal to cumulative deposits less withdrawals and charges plus
credited interest thereon, plus (less) net realized capital gains (losses)
(which were reflected through credited interest rates). These reserves also
included unrealized capital gains (losses) related to FAS No. 115. As a
result of the sale and transfer of assets supporting the business, reserves
for universal life products will no longer include net realized capital gains
(losses) and unrealized gains (losses) related to FAS No. 115 for the years
ended December 31, 1998 and beyond.
Reserves for immediate annuities with life contingent payouts and traditional
life insurance contracts are for immediate annuities with life
contingent-payouts and traditional life insurance contracts are computed on
the basis of assumed investment yield, mortality, and expenses, including a
margin for adverse deviations. Such assumptions generally vary by plan, year
of issue and policy duration. Reserve interest rates range from 1.50% to
11.25% for all years presented. Investment yield is based on the Company's
experience. Mortality and withdrawal rate assumptions are based on relevant
Aetna experience and are periodically reviewed against both industry
standards and experience.
Because the sale of the domestic individual life insurance business was
substantially in the form of an indemnity reinsurance agreement, the Company
reported an addition to its reinsurance recoverable approximating the
Company's total individual life reserves at the sale date.
Policyholders' funds left with the Company include reserves for deferred
annuity investment contracts and immediate annuities without life contingent
payouts. Reserves on such contracts are equal to cumulative deposits less
charges and withdrawals plus credited interest thereon (rates range from
3.00% to 8.10% for all years presented) net of adjustments for investment
experience that the Company is entitled to reflect in future credited
interest. These reserves also include unrealized gains/losses related to FAS
No. 115. Reserves on contracts subject to experience rating reflect the
rights of contractholders, plan participants and the Company.
Unpaid claims for all lines of insurance include benefits for reported losses
and estimates of benefits for losses incurred but not reported.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Premiums, Charges Assessed Against Policyholders, Benefits and Expenses
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
For universal life (prior to the sale of the domestic individual life
insurance business to Lincoln on October 1, 1998, refer to Note 2) and
certain annuity contracts, charges assessed against policyholders' funds for
the cost of insurance, surrender charges, actuarial margin and other fees are
recorded as revenue in charges assessed against policyholders. Other amounts
received for these contracts are reflected as deposits and are not recorded
as revenue. Life insurance premiums, other than premiums for universal life
(prior to the sale of the domestic individual life insurance business to
Lincoln on October 1, 1998, refer to Note 2) and certain annuity contracts,
are recorded as premium revenue when due. Related policy benefits are
recorded in relation to the associated premiums or gross profit so that
profits are recognized over the expected lives of the contracts. When annuity
payments with life contingencies begin under contracts that were initially
investment contracts, the accumulated balance in the account is treated as a
single premium for the purchase of an annuity and reflected as an offsetting
amount in both premiums and current and future benefits in the Consolidated
Statements of Income.
Separate Accounts
-----------------
Assets held under variable universal life and variable annuity contracts are
segregated in Separate Accounts and are invested, as designated by the
contractholder or participant under a contract (who bears the investment risk
subject, in some cases, to minimum guaranteed rates) in shares of mutual
funds which are managed by an affiliate of the Company, or other selected
mutual funds not managed by the Company.
As of December 31, 1998, Separate Accounts assets are carried at fair value.
At December 31, 1998, unrealized gains of $10.0 million, after taxes, on
assets supporting a guaranteed interest option are reflected in shareholder's
equity. At December 31, 1997, Separate Account assets supporting the
guaranteed interest option were carried at an amortized cost of $658.6
million (fair value $668.7 million). Separate Accounts liabilities are
carried at fair value, except for those relating to the guaranteed interest
option. Reserves relating to the guaranteed interest option are maintained at
fund value and reflect interest credited at rates ranging from 3.00% to 8.10%
in 1998 and 4.10% to 8.10% in 1997.
Separate Accounts assets and liabilities are shown as separate captions in
the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deposits, investment income and net realized
and unrealized capital gains and losses of the Separate Accounts are not
reflected in the Consolidated Financial Statements (with the exception of
realized and unrealized capital gains and losses on the assets supporting the
guaranteed interest option). The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows do not
reflect investment activity of the Separate Accounts.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Reinsurance
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The Company utilizes indemnity reinsurance agreements to reduce its exposure
to large losses in all aspects of its insurance business. Such reinsurance
permits recovery of a portion of losses from reinsurers, although it does not
discharge the primary liability of the Company as direct insurer of the risks
reinsured. The Company evaluates the financial strength of potential
reinsurers and continually monitors the financial condition of reinsurers.
Only those reinsurance recoverables deemed probable of recovery are reflected
as assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The majority of the
reinsurance recoverable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31,
1998 is related to the reinsurance recoverable from Lincoln arising from the
sale of the domestic life insurance business. (Refer to Note 2)
Income Taxes
------------
The Company is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of
Aetna. The Company is taxed at regular corporate rates after adjusting income
reported for financial statement purposes for certain items. Deferred income
tax expenses/benefits result from changes during the year in cumulative
temporary differences between the tax basis and book basis of assets and
liabilities.
2. Discontinued Operations-Individual Life Insurance
On October 1, 1998, the Company sold its domestic individual life insurance
business to Lincoln for $1 billion in cash. The transaction was generally in
the form of an indemnity reinsurance arrangement, under which Lincoln
contractually assumed from the Company certain policyholder liabilities and
obligations, although the Company remains directly obligated to
policyholders. Insurance reserves ceded as of December 31, 1998 were $2.9
billion. Deferred policy acquisition costs related to the life policies of
$907.9 million were written off against the gain on the sale. Certain
invested assets related to and supporting the life policies were sold to
consummate the life sale, and the Company recorded a reinsurance recoverable
from Lincoln. The transaction resulted in an after-tax gain on the sale of
approximately $117 million, of which $58 million will be deferred and
amortized over approximately 15 years (as profits in the book of business
sold emerge). The remaining portion of the gain was recognized immediately in
net income and was largely attributed to the sale of the domestic life
insurance business for access to the agency sales force and brokerage
distribution channel. The unamortized portion of the gain is presented in
other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The operating results of the domestic individual life insurance business are
presented as Discontinued Operations. All prior year income statement data
has been restated to reflect the presentation as Discontinued Operations.
Revenues for the individual life segment were $652.2 million, $620.4 million
and $445.7 million for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Premiums ceded and
reinsurance recoveries made in 1998 totaled $153.4 million and $57.7 million,
respectively.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
3. Investments
Debt securities available for sale as of December 31, 1998 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
1998 (Millions) Cost Gains Losses Value
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. government and government agencies
and authorities $ 718.9 $ 60.4 $ 0.2 $ 779.1
States, municipalities and political subdivisions 0.3 -- -- 0.3
U.S. corporate securities:
Utilities 615.2 29.8 4.1 640.9
Financial 2,259.2 94.6 5.6 2,348.2
Transportation/capital goods 580.8 33.0 1.1 612.7
Health care/consumer products 1,328.2 69.8 4.8 1,393.2
Natural resources 254.5 6.9 2.3 259.1
Other corporate securities 261.7 5.8 7.4 260.1
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Total U.S. corporate securities 5,299.6 239.9 25.3 5,514.2
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign securities:
Government, including political subdivisions 507.6 30.4 32.9 505.1
Utilities 147.0 32.4 -- 179.4
Other 511.2 14.9 1.8 524.3
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Total foreign securities 1,165.8 77.7 34.7 1,208.8
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Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Pass-throughs 671.9 38.4 2.9 707.4
Collateralized mortgage obligations 1,879.6 119.7 10.4 1,988.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total residential mortgage-backed securities 2,551.5 158.1 13.3 2,696.3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commercial/Multifamily mortgage-backed
securities 1,114.9 30.9 9.8 1,136.0
Other asset-backed securities 719.3 13.8 0.6 732.5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total debt securities $11,570.3 $580.8 $83.9 $12,067.2
==============================================================================================================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
3. Investments (continued)
Debt securities available for sale as of December 31, 1997 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
1997 (Millions) Cost Gains Losses Value
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. government and government agencies
and authorities $ 1,219.7 $ 74.0 $ 0.1 $ 1,293.6
States, municipalities and political subdivisions 0.3 -- -- 0.3
U.S. corporate securities:
Utilities 521.3 23.5 0.9 543.9
Financial 2,370.7 84.6 1.3 2,454.0
Transportation & capital goods 528.2 33.2 0.1 561.3
Healthcare & consumer products 728.5 27.0 2.6 752.9
Natural resources 143.5 5.5 -- 149.0
Other corporate securities 545.2 27.2 0.1 572.3
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Total U.S. corporate securities 4,837.4 201.0 5.0 5,033.4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foreign securities:
Government, including political subdivisions 612.5 36.7 23.6 625.6
Utilities 177.5 28.7 -- 206.2
Other 857.9 27.7 42.8 842.8
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Total foreign securities 1,647.9 93.1 66.4 1,674.6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Residential mortgage-backed securities:
Pass-throughs 784.4 71.3 2.0 853.7
Collateralized mortgage obligations 2,280.5 137.4 2.0 2,415.9
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total residential mortgage-backed securities 3,064.9 208.7 4.0 3,269.6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Commercial/Multifamily mortgage-backed
securities 1,127.8 34.0 0.4 1,161.4
Other asset-backed securities 1,014.2 17.1 0.4 1,030.9
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Total debt securities $12,912.2 $627.9 $76.3 $13,463.8
==============================================================================================================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
3. Investments (continued)
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, net unrealized appreciation of $496.9 million
and $551.6 million, respectively, on available-for-sale debt securities
included $355.8 million and $429.3 million, respectively, related to
experience-rated contracts, which were not reflected in shareholder's equity
but in insurance reserves.
The amortized cost and fair value of debt securities for the year ended
December 31, 1998 are shown below by contractual maturity. Actual maturities
may differ from contractual maturities because securities may be
restructured, called, or prepaid.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amortized Fair
(Millions) Cost Value
---------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Due to mature:
One year or less $ 553.5 $ 554.6
After one year through five years 2,619.7 2,692.4
After five years through ten years 1,754.0 1,801.7
After ten years 2,257.4 2,453.7
Mortgage-backed securities 3,666.4 3,832.3
Other asset-backed securities 719.3 732.5
---------------------------------------------------------------
Total $11,570.3 $12,067.2
===============================================================
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1998 and 1997, debt securities carried at $8.8 million and
$8.2 million, respectively, were on deposit as required by regulatory
authorities.
The Company did not have any investments in a single issuer, other than
obligations of the U.S. government, with a carrying value in excess of 10% of
the Company's shareholder's equity at December 31, 1998.
Included in the Company's debt securities were residential collateralized
mortgage obligations ("CMOs") supporting the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
----------------------- -----------------------
Fair Amortized Fair Amortized
(Millions) Value Cost Value Cost
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Total residential CMOs (1) $ 1,988.9 $1,879.6 $ 2,415.9 $2,280.5
=======================================================================================================
Percentage of total:
Supporting experience rated products 81.7% 81.6%
Supporting remaining products 18.3% 18.4%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
100.0% 100.0%
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</TABLE>
(1) At December 31, 1998 and 1997, approximately 66% and 73%, respectively, of
the Company's residential CMO holdings were backed by government agencies
such as GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
3. Investments (continued)
There are various categories of CMOs which are subject to different degrees
of risk from changes in interest rates and, for nonagency-backed CMOs,
defaults. The principal risks inherent in holding CMOs are prepayment and
extension risks related to dramatic decreases and increases in interest rates
resulting in the repayment of principal from the underlying mortgages either
earlier or later than originally anticipated. At December 31, 1998 and 1997,
approximately 2% and 4%, respectively, of the Company's CMO holdings were
invested in types of CMOs which are subject to more prepayment and extension
risk than traditional CMOs (such as interest- or principal-only strips).
Investments in equity securities available for sale as of December 31 were as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997
-------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Amortized Cost $300.4 $210.0
Gross unrealized gains 13.1 21.3
Gross unrealized losses 8.1 .1
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Fair Value $305.4 $231.2
=======================================================
</TABLE>
4. Financial Instruments
Estimated Fair Value
--------------------
The carrying values and estimated fair values of certain of the Company's
financial instruments at December 31, 1998 and 1997 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997
--------------------- -----------------------
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
(Millions) Value Value Value Value
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Assets:
Mortgage loans $ 12.7 $ 12.3 $ 12.8 $ 12.4
Liabilities:
Investment contract liabilities:
With a fixed maturity $ 1,063.9 $ 984.3 $ 1,030.3 $1,005.4
Without a fixed maturity 10,241.7 9,686.2 10,113.2 9,587.5
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on available
market information and judgments about the financial instrument, such as
estimates of timing and amount of future cash flows. 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. In evaluating the Company's
management of interest rate, price and liquidity risks, the fair values of
all assets and liabilities should be taken into consideration, not only those
presented above.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
4. Financial Instruments (continued)
The following valuation methods and assumptions were used by the Company in
estimating the fair value of the above financial instruments:
Mortgage loans: Fair values are estimated by discounting expected mortgage
loan cash flows at market rates which reflect the rates at which similar
loans would be made to similar borrowers. The rates reflect management's
assessment of the credit quality and the remaining duration of the loans.
Investment contract liabilities (included in Policyholders' funds left with
the Company):
With a fixed maturity: Fair value is estimated by discounting cash flows at
interest rates currently being offered by, or available to, the Company for
similar contracts.
Without a fixed maturity: Fair value is estimated as the amount payable to
the contractholder upon demand. However, the Company has the right under such
contracts to delay payment of withdrawals which may ultimately result in
paying an amount different than that determined to be payable on demand.
Off-Balance-Sheet and Other Financial Instruments
-------------------------------------------------
Futures Contracts:
Futures contracts are used to manage interest rate risk in the Company's bond
portfolio. Futures contracts represent commitments to either purchase or sell
securities at a specified future date and at a specified price or yield.
Futures contracts trade on organized exchanges and, therefore, have minimal
credit risk. Cash settlements are made daily based on changes in the prices
of the underlying assets. The notional amounts, carrying values and estimated
fair values of the Company's open treasury futures as of December 31, 1998
were $250.9 million, $.1 million, and $.1 million, respectively.
Warrants:
Included in common stocks are warrants which are instruments giving the
Company the right, but not the obligation to buy a security at a given price
during a specified period. The carrying values and estimated fair values of
the Company's warrants to purchase equity securities as of December 31, 1998
were $1.5 million, respectively. The carrying values and estimated fair
values as of December 31, 1997 were $.6 million, respectively.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
4. Financial Instruments (continued)
Debt Instruments with Derivative Characteristics:
The Company also had investments in certain debt instruments with derivative
characteristics, including those whose market value is at least partially
determined by, among other things, levels of or changes in domestic and/or
foreign interest rates (short- or long-term), exchange rates, prepayment
rates, equity markets or credit ratings/spreads. The amortized cost and fair
value of these securities, included in the debt securities portfolio, as of
December 31, 1998 was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amortized Fair
(Millions) Cost Value
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Residential collateralized mortgage obligations $1,879.6 $1,988.9
Principal-only strips (included above) 20.2 24.0
Interest-only strips (included above) 17.3 18.0
Other structured securities with derivative
characteristics (1) 87.3 80.6
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</TABLE>
(1) Represents non-leveraged instruments whose fair values and credit risk
are based on underlying securities, including fixed income securities
and interest rate swap agreements.
5. Net Investment Income
Sources of net investment income were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Debt securities $ 798.8 $ 814.6 $ 805.3
Nonredeemable preferred stock 18.4 12.9 5.8
Investment in affiliated mutual funds 6.6 3.8 10.8
Mortgage loans 0.6 0.3 0.6
Policy loans 7.2 5.7 6.4
Reinsurance loan to affiliate 2.3 5.5 9.3
Cash equivalents 44.6 38.8 27.1
Other 16.7 9.5 1.8
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Gross investment income 895.2 891.1 867.1
Less: investment expenses (17.6) (12.3) (14.5)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income $ 877.6 $ 878.8 $ 852.6
=============================================================================
</TABLE>
Net investment income includes amounts allocable to experience rated
contractholders of $655.6 million, $673.8 million and $649.5 million for the
years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Interest credited
to contractholders is included in current and future benefits.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
6. Dividend Restrictions and Shareholder's Equity
The Company paid $553.0 million and $17.3 million in cash dividends to HOLDCO
in 1998 and 1997, respectively. Additionally, at December 31, 1998, the
Company accrued $206.0 million in dividends. Of the $759.0 million dividends
paid and accrued in 1998, $756.0 million (all of which was approved by the
Insurance Commissioner of the State of Connecticut) was attributable to
proceeds from the sale of the domestic individual life insurance business.
In January 1999, the accrued dividends of $206.0 million were paid by the
Company to HOLDCO. Further dividends to be paid by the Company to HOLDCO
during 1999 will need to be approved by the Insurance Department of the State
of Connecticut (the "Department") prior to payment.
The Department recognizes as net income and shareholder's capital and surplus
those amounts determined in conformity with statutory accounting practices
prescribed or permitted by the Department, which differ in certain respects
from generally accepted accounting principles. Statutory net income was
$148.1 million, $80.5 million and $57.8 million for the years ended December
31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Statutory capital and surplus was
$773.0 million and $778.7 million as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
As of December 31, 1998, the Company does not utilize any statutory
accounting practices which are not prescribed by state regulatory authorities
that, individually or in the aggregate, materially affect statutory capital
and surplus.
7. Capital Gains and Losses on Investment Operations
Realized capital gains or losses are the difference between the carrying
value and sale proceeds of specific investments sold.
Net realized capital gains on investments were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997 1996
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Debt securities $ 7.4 $21.1 $ 9.5
Equity securities 3.0 8.6 7.5
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Pretax realized capital gains $10.4 $29.7 $17.0
============================================================================
After-tax realized capital gains $ 7.3 $19.2 $11.1
============================================================================
</TABLE>
Net realized capital gains of $15.0 million, $83.7 million and $52.5 million
for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively, allocable to experience rated
contracts, were deducted from net realized capital gains and an offsetting
amount was reflected in Policyholders' funds left with the Company. Net
unamortized gains were $118.6 million and $120.1 million at December 31, 1998
and 1997, respectively.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
7. Capital Gains and Losses on Investment Operations (continued)
Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale debt securities and the related
gross gains and losses were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997 1996
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Proceeds on sales $6,790.2 $5,311.3 $5,182.2
Gross gains 98.8 23.8 22.1
Gross losses 91.4 2.7 12.6
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</TABLE>
Changes in shareholder's equity related to changes in accumulated other
comprehensive income (unrealized capital gains and losses on securities,
excluding those related to experience-rated contractholders) were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997 1996
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Debt securities $ 18.9 $44.3 $(100.1)
Equity securities (16.1) 5.6 (10.5)
Other 15.4 -- --
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal 18.2 49.9 (110.6)
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes
(Refer to note 8) 6.3 17.5 (38.6)
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net changes in accumulated other
comprehensive income $ 11.9 $32.4 $ (72.0)
===================================================================================
</TABLE>
Net unrealized capital gains allocable to experience-rated contracts of
$355.8 million at December 31, 1998 are reflected on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets in Policyholders' funds left with the Company and are not included in
shareholder's equity. At December 31, 1997, net unrealized capital gains of
$356.7 million and $72.6 million at December 31, 1997 are reflected on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets in policyholders' funds left with the Company and
future policy benefits, respectively, and are not included in shareholder's
equity.
F-21
<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
7. Capital Gains and Losses on Investment Operations (continued)
Shareholder's equity included the following accumulated other comprehensive
income, which are net of amounts allocable to experience-rated
contractholders, at December 31:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997 1996
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Debt securities:
Gross unrealized capital gains $157.3 $140.6 $101.7
Gross unrealized capital losses (16.2) (18.4) (23.8)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
141.1 122.2 77.9
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equity securities:
Gross unrealized capital gains 13.1 21.2 16.3
Gross unrealized capital losses (8.1) (0.1) (0.8)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5.0 21.1 15.5
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other:
Gross unrealized capital gains 17.1 -- --
Gross unrealized capital losses (1.7) -- --
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
15.4 -- --
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred income taxes (Refer to note 8) 56.7 50.4 32.9
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net accumulated other comprehensive income $104.8 $ 92.9 $ 60.5
==================================================================================
</TABLE>
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income related to changes in
unrealized gains (losses) on securities (excluding those related to
experience-rated contractholders) were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997 1996
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising
during the year (1) $38.3 $98.8 $(14.8)
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains and
other items included in net income (2) 26.4 66.4 57.2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities $11.9 $32.4 $(72.0)
===================================================================================
</TABLE>
(1) Pretax unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year were
$58.8 million, $152.3 million and ($22.9) million for 1998, 1997 and
1996, respectively.
(2) Pretax reclassification adjustments for gains and other items included
in net income were $40.6 million, $102.4 million and $87.7 million for
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
F-22
<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. Income Taxes
The Company is included in the consolidated federal income tax return, the
combined returns of Connecticut and New York, and the Illinois unitary state
income tax returns of Aetna. Aetna allocates to each member an amount
approximating the tax it would have incurred were it not a member of the
consolidated group, and credits the member for the use of its tax saving
attributes in the consolidated federal income tax return.
Income taxes from continuing operations consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current taxes (benefits):
Federal $ 246.4 $ 28.7 $ 30.0
State 1.3 2.0 2.3
Net realized capital gains 16.8 39.1 24.4
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264.5 69.8 56.7
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Deferred taxes (benefits):
Federal (203.2) 9.4 (7.6)
Net realized capital (losses) (13.9) (28.5) (18.4)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(217.1) (19.1) (26.0)
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Total $ 47.4 $ 50.7 $ 30.7
==============================================================================
</TABLE>
Income taxes were different from the amount computed by applying the federal
income tax rate to income from continuing operations before income taxes for
the following reasons:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997 1996
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income from continuing operations before
income taxes $187.0 $188.2 $115.9
Tax rate 35% 35% 35%
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Application of the tax rate 65.5 65.9 40.6
Tax effect of:
State income tax, net of federal benefit 0.9 1.3 1.5
Excludable dividends (17.1) (15.6) (10.8)
Other, net (1.9) (0.9) (0.6)
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Income taxes $ 47.4 $ 50.7 $ 30.7
==============================================================================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. Income Taxes (Continued)
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax
assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31 are presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(Millions) 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Insurance reserves $ 324.1 $415.8
Unrealized gains allocable to experience
rated contracts 124.5 150.1
Investment (gains) losses (0.3) 6.6
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 26.0 26.3
Deferred compensation 38.6 31.2
Restructuring charge 2.9 9.5
Depreciation 1.7 3.9
Sale of individual life 48.9 -
Other 16.0 8.8
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Total gross assets 582.4 652.2
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred policy acquisition costs 272.7 515.6
Market discount 4.5 5.1
Net unrealized capital gains 181.2 200.5
Pension 3.9 3.6
Other (0.5) (0.6)
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Total gross liabilities 461.8 724.2
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Net deferred tax (asset) liability $(120.6) $ 72.0
========================================================================
</TABLE>
Net unrealized capital gains and losses are presented in shareholder's equity
net of deferred taxes. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, no valuation
allowances were required for unrealized capital gains and losses.
Management believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will
realize the benefit of the net deferred tax asset. The Company expects
sufficient taxable income in the future to realize the net deferred tax asset
because of the Company's long-term history of having taxable income, which is
projected to continue.
The "Policyholders' Surplus Account," which arose under prior tax law, is
generally that portion of a life insurance company's statutory income that
has not been subject to taxation. As of December 31, 1983, no further
additions could be made to the Policyholders' Surplus Account for tax return
purposes under the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984. The balance in such account
was approximately $17.2 million at December 31, 1998. This amount would be
taxed only under certain conditions.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. Income Taxes (Continued)
No income taxes have been provided on this amount since management believes
under current tax law the conditions under which such taxes would become
payable are remote.
The Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") has completed examinations of
the consolidated federal income tax returns of Aetna through 1990.
Discussions are being held with the Service with respect to proposed
adjustments. Management believes there are adequate defenses against, or
sufficient reserves to provide for, any such adjustments. The Service has
commenced its examinations for the years 1991 through 1994.
9. Benefit Plans
Aetna has noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering
substantially all employees. Aetna's accrued pension cost has been allocated
to its subsidiaries, including the Company, under an allocation based on
eligible salaries. Data on a separate company basis regarding the
proportionate share of the projected benefit obligation and plan assets is
not available. The accumulated benefit obligation and plan assets are
recorded by Aetna. As of the measurement date (i.e., September 30), the
accumulated plan assets exceeded accumulated plan benefits. Allocated pretax
charges to operations for the pension plan (based on the Company's total
salary cost as a percentage of Aetna's total salary cost) were $0.8 million,
$2.7 million and $4.3 million for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and
1996, respectively.
In addition to providing pension benefits, Aetna currently provides certain
health care and life insurance benefits for retired employees. A
comprehensive medical and dental plan is offered to all full-time employees
retiring at age 50 with 15 years of service or at age 65 with 10 years of
service. There is a cap on the portion of the cost paid by the Company
relating to medical and dental benefits. Retirees are generally required to
contribute to the plans based on their years of service with Aetna. The costs
to the Company associated with the Aetna postretirement plans for 1998, 1997
and 1996 were $0.9 million, $2.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 1996, Aetna transferred to the Company approximately $77.7
million of accrued liabilities, primarily related to the pension and
postretirement benefit plans described above, that had been previously
recorded by Aetna. The after-tax amount of this transfer (approximately $50.5
million) is reported as a reduction in retained earnings.
The Company, in conjunction with Aetna, has a non-qualified pension plan
covering certain agents. The plan provides pension benefits based on annual
commission earnings. As of the measurement date (i.e., September 30), the
accumulated plan assets exceeded accumulated plan benefits.
The Company, in conjunction with Aetna, also provides certain postretirement
health care and life insurance benefits for certain agents. The costs to the
Company associated with the agents' postretirement plans for 1998, 1997 and
1996 were $1.4 million, $0.6 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
Effective January 1, 1999, the Company, in conjunction with Aetna, changed
the formula for providing pension benefits from the existing final average
pay formula to a cash balance formula,
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
9. Benefit Plans (continued)
which will credit employees annually with an amount equal to a percentage of
eligible pay based on age and years of service as well as an interest credit
based on individual account balances. The formula also provides for a
transition period until December 1, 2006, which allows certain employees to
receive vested benefits at the higher of the final average pay or cash
balance formula. The changing of this formula will not have a material
effect on the Company's results of operations, liquidity or financial
condition.
Incentive Savings Plan--Substantially all employees are eligible to
participate in a savings plan under which designated contributions, which
may be invested in common stock of Aetna or certain other investments, are
matched, up to 5% of compensation, by Aetna. Pretax charges to operations
for the incentive savings plan were $4.7 million, $4.4 million and $5.4
million in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Stock Plans--Aetna has a stock incentive plan that provides for stock
options, deferred contingent common stock or equivalent cash awards or
restricted stock to certain key employees. Executive and middle management
employees may be granted options to purchase common stock of Aetna at or
above the market price on the date of grant. Options generally become 100%
vested three years after the grant is made, with one-third of the options
vesting each year. Aetna does not recognize compensation expense for stock
options granted at or above the market price on the date of grant under its
stock incentive plans. In addition, executives may be granted incentive
units which are rights to receive common stock or an equivalent value in
cash. The incentive units may vest within a range from 0% to 175% at the end
of a four year period based on the attainment of performance goals. The
costs to the Company associated with the Aetna stock plans for 1998, 1997
and 1996, were $4.1 million, $2.9 million and $8.1 million, respectively. As
of December 31, 1996, Aetna transferred to the Company approximately $1.1
million of deferred tax benefits related to stock options. This amount is
reported as an increase in retained earnings. In 1998, other changes in
shareholder's equity include an additional increase of $0.7 million
reflecting revisions to the allocation of the deferred tax benefit.
10. Related Party Transactions
Investment Advisory and Other Fees
----------------------------------
In February 1998 and May 1998, Aeltus Investment Management Inc. ("Aeltus"),
an affiliate of the Company, assumed investment advisory services for Aetna
managed mutual funds and variable funds (collectively, the Funds),
respectively. In connection with that assumption of duties, Aeltus entered
into participation agreements with the Company. Participation fees paid to
the Company, from Aeltus, included in charges assessed against policyholders
amounted to $26.9 million for 1998. Prior to assuming investment advisory
services, Aeltus served as subadvisor to the Funds. Since August 1996,
Aeltus has served as advisor for most of the Company's General Account
assets. Fees paid by the Company to Aeltus, included in both charges
assessed against policyholders and net investment income, on an annual
basis, range from 0.06% to 0.55% of the average daily net assets under
management. For the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the
Company paid $21.7 million, $45.5 million and $16.0 million, respectively,
in such fees.
Prior to February 1998 and May 1998, the Company served as investment
advisor to the Funds. Under the advisory agreements, the funds paid the
Company a daily fee which, on an annual basis, ranged,
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
10. Related Party Transactions (continued)
depending on the fund, from 0.25% to 0.85% of their average daily net
assets. The Company is also compensated by the Separate Accounts (variable
funds) for bearing mortality and expense risks pertaining to variable life
and annuity contracts. Under the insurance and annuity contracts, the
Separate Accounts pay the Company a daily fee which, on an annual basis is,
depending on the product, up to 2.15% of their average daily net assets. The
amount of compensation and fees received from the Funds and Separate
Accounts, included in charges assessed against policyholders, amounted to
$287.0 million, $271.2 million and $186.6 million in 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
Reinsurance Transactions
------------------------
Since 1981, all domestic individual non-participating life insurance of
Aetna and its subsidiaries has been issued by the Company. Effective
December 31, 1988, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement with
Aetna Life Insurance Company ("Aetna Life") in which substantially all of
the non-participating individual life and annuity business written by Aetna
Life prior to 1981 was assumed by the Company. A $6.1 million and a $108.0
million commission, paid by the Company to Aetna Life in 1996 and 1988,
respectively, was capitalized as deferred policy acquisition costs. In
consideration for the assumption of this business, a loan was established
relating to the assets held by Aetna Life which support the insurance
reserves. Effective January 1, 1997, this agreement was amended to
transition (based on underlying investment rollover in Aetna Life) from a
modified coinsurance to a coinsurance arrangement. As a result of this
change, reserves were ceded to the Company from Aetna Life as investment
rollover occurred and the loan previously established was reduced. The
Company maintained insurance reserves of $574.5 million ($397.2 million
relating to the modified coinsurance agreement and $177.3 million relating
to the coinsurance agreement) as of December 31, 1997 relating to the
business assumed. The fair value of the loan relating to assets held by
Aetna Life was $412.3 million as of December 31, 1997 and was based upon the
fair value of the underlying assets.
Effective October 1, 1998, this agreement was fully transitioned to a
coinsurance arrangement and this business along with the Company's direct
domestic individual non-participating life insurance business was sold to
Lincoln. (Refer to note 2).
The operating results of the domestic individual life business are presented
as Discontinued Operations. Premiums of $336.3 million, $176.7 million and
$25.3 million and current and future benefits of $341.1 million, $183.9
million and $39.5 million, were assumed in 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Investment income of $17.0 million, $37.5 million and $44.1
million was generated from the reinsurance loan to affiliate for the years
ended December 31, 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
Prior to the sale of the domestic individual life insurance business to
Lincoln on October 1, 1998, the Company's retention limit per individual
life was $2.0 million and amounts in excess of this limit, up to a maximum
of $8.0 million on any new individual life business was reinsured with Aetna
Life on a yearly renewable term basis. Premium amounts related to this
agreement were $2.0 million, $5.9 million and $5.2 million for 1998, 1997
and 1996, respectively. This agreement was terminated effective October 1,
1998.
Effective October 1, 1997, the Company entered into a reinsurance agreement
with Aetna Life to assume amounts in excess of $0.2 million for certain of
its participating life insurance, on a yearly
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
10. Related Party Transactions (continued)
renewable term basis. Premium amounts related to this agreement were $4.4
million and $0.7 million in 1998 and 1997, respectively. The business
assumed under this agreement was retroceded to Lincoln effective October 1,
1998.
On December 16, 1988, the Company assumed $25.0 million of premium revenue
from Aetna Life for the purchase and administration of a life contingent
single premium variable payout annuity contract. In addition, the Company is
also responsible for administering fixed annuity payments that are made to
annuitants receiving variable payments. Reserves of $87.8 million and $32.5
million were maintained for this contract as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
Capital Transactions
--------------------
The Company received a capital contribution of $9.3 million and $10.4
million in cash from HOLDCO in 1998 and 1996, respectively. The Company
received no capital contributions in 1997.
The Company paid $553.0 million, $17.3 million and 3.5 million in cash
dividends to HOLDCO in 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Additionally, in
1998, the Company accrued $206.0 million in dividends. (Refer to Note 6)
Other
-----
Premiums due and other receivables include $1.6 million and $37.0 million
due from affiliates in 1998 and 1997, respectively. Other liabilities
include $2.2 million and $1.2 million due to affiliates for 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
As of December 31, 1998, Aetna transferred to the Company $0.7 million based
on its decision not to settle state tax liabilities for the years 1998 and
1997. The amount transferred as of December 31, 1997 was $2.5 million. This
amount has been reported as an other change in retained earnings.
Substantially all of the administrative and support functions of the Company
are provided by Aetna and its affiliates. The financial statements reflect
allocated charges for these services based upon measures appropriate for the
type and nature of service provided.
11. Reinsurance
On October 1, 1998, the Company sold its domestic individual life insurance
business to Lincoln for $1 billion in cash. The transaction is generally in
the form of an indemnity reinsurance arrangement, under which Lincoln
contractually assumed from the Company certain policyholder liabilities and
obligations, although the Company remains directly obligated to
policyholders. (Refer to note 2)
Effective January 1, 1998, 90% of the mortality risk on substantially all
individual universal life product business written from June 1, 1991 through
October 31, 1997 was reinsured externally. Beginning November 1, 1997, 90%
of new business written on these products was reinsured externally.
Effective October 1, 1998 this agreement was assigned from the third party
reinsurer to Lincoln.
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
11. Reinsurance (continued)
The following table includes premium amounts ceded/assumed to/from
affiliated companies as discussed in Note 10 above.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Ceded to Assumed
Direct Other from Other Net
(Millions) Amount Companies Companies Amount
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1998
----
Premiums:
Discontinued Operations $166.8 $165.4 $340.6 $342.0
Accident and Health Insurance 16.3 16.3 -- --
Annuities 80.8 2.9 1.5 79.4
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Total earned premiums $263.9 $184.6 $342.1 $421.4
====================================================================================
1997
----
Premiums:
Discontinued Operations $ 35.7 $ 15.1 $177.4 $198.0
Accident and Health Insurance 5.6 5.6 -- --
Annuities 67.9 -- 1.2 69.1
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Total earned premiums $109.2 $ 20.7 $178.6 $267.1
====================================================================================
1996
----
Premiums:
Discontinued Operations $ 34.6 $ 11.2 $ 25.3 $ 48.7
Accident and Health Insurance 6.3 6.3 -- --
Annuities 84.3 -- 0.6 84.9
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Total earned premiums $125.2 $ 17.5 $ 25.9 $133.6
====================================================================================
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
12. Segment Information
Prior to October 1, 1998, the Company's operations were reported through two
major business segments: Financial Services and Individual Life Insurance
(now Discontinued Operations). Summarized financial information for the
Company's principal operations was as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(4) (4)
Financial Discontinued
1998 (Millions) Services Operations Other Total
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from external customers $ 433.3 -- -- $ 433.3
Net investment income 877.6 -- -- 877.6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total revenue excluding realized
capital gains $ 1,310.9 -- -- $ 1,310.9
====================================================================================================
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs $ 106.7 -- -- $ 106.7
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income taxes $ 57.7 $ (10.3) $ 47.4
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating earnings (1) $ 151.5 -- -- $ 151.5
Unusual items (2) -- -- $ (19.2) (19.2)
Realized capital gains, net of tax 7.3 -- -- 7.3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from continuing operations $ 158.8 -- $ (19.2) $ 139.6
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
Income from operations -- $ 61.8 -- 61.8
Gain on sale -- 59.0 -- 59.0
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 158.8 $ 120.8 $ (19.2) $ 260.4
====================================================================================================
Segment assets $43,458.6 $3,820.2 -- $47,278.8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenditures for long-lived assets (3) -- -- $ 5.3 $ 5.3
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(1) Operating earnings are comprised of net income excluding net realized
capital gains and any unusual items.
(2) Unusual items excluded from operating earnings include an after-tax
severance benefit of $1.6 million and after-tax Year 2000 costs of
$20.8 million.
(3) Expenditures of long-lived assets represents additions to property and
equipment not allocable to business segments.
(4) Financial Services products include annuity contracts and Discontinued
Operations include life insurance products. (Refer to Note 1)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
12. Segment Information (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(3) (3)
Financial Discontinued
1997 (Millions) Services Operations Other Total
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from external customers $ 369.4 -- -- $ 369.4
Net investment income 878.8 -- -- 878.8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total revenue excluding realized
capital gains $ 1,248.2 -- -- $ 1,248.2
==============================================================================================
Amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs $ 82.8 -- -- $ 82.8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income taxes $ 50.7 -- -- $ 50.7
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating earnings (1) $ 118.3 -- -- $ 118.3
Realized capital gains, net of tax 19.2 -- -- 19.2
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from continuing operations $ 137.5 -- -- $ 137.5
Discontinued Operations, net of tax:
Income from operations -- $ 67.8 -- 67.8
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income $ 137.5 $ 67.8 -- $ 205.3
==============================================================================================
Segment assets $36,638.8 $3,507.6 -- $40,146.4
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Expenditures for long-lived assets (2) -- -- $9.6 $ 9.6
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(1) Operating earnings are comprised of net income excluding net realized
capital gains and any unusual items.
(2) Expenditures for long-lived assets represents additions to property and
equipment not allocable to business segments.
(3) Financial Services products include annuity contracts and Discontinued
Operations include life insurance products. (Refer to Note 1)
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<PAGE>
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
12. Segment Information (Continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
(3) (3)
Financial Discontinued
1996 (Millions) Services Operations Other Total
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue from external customers $ 325.5 -- -- $ 325.5
Net investment income 852.6 -- -- 852.6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total revenue excluding realized capital
gains $1,178.1 -- -- $1,178.1
=====================================================================================================
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition
costs $ 28.0 -- -- $ 28.0
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income taxes $ 35.6 -- $ (4.9) $ 30.7
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating earnings (losses) (1) $ 83.2 -- -- $ 83.2
Unusual items (2) -- -- (9.1) (9.1)
Realized capital gains, net of tax: 11.1 -- -- 11.1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income from continuing operations $ 94.3 $ (9.1) $ 85.2
Discontinued operations, net of tax
Income from operations -- $55.9 -- 55.9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income (loss) $ 94.3 $55.9 $ (9.1) $ 141.1
=====================================================================================================
</TABLE>
(1) Operating earnings are comprised of net income excluding net realized
capital gains and any unusual items.
(2) Unusual items excluded from operating earnings represent $9.1 million
after-tax corporate facilities and severance charges not directly
allocable to the business segments.
(3) Financial Services products include annuity contracts and Discontinued
Operations include life insurance products. (Refer to Note 1)
13. Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Commitments
-----------
Through the normal course of investment operations, the Company commits to
either purchase or sell securities or money market instruments at a
specified future date and at a specified price or yield. The inability of
counterparties to honor these commitments may result in either higher or
lower replacement cost. Also, there is likely to be a change in the value of
the securities underlying the commitments. At December 31, 1998 and 1997,
the Company had commitments to purchase investments of $68.7 million and
$38.7 million, respectively. The fair value of the investments at December
31, 1998 and 1997 approximated $68.9 million and $39.0 million,
respectively.
Litigation
----------
The Company is involved in numerous lawsuits arising, for the most part, in
the ordinary course of its business operations. While the ultimate outcome
of litigation against the Company cannot be determined at this time, after
consideration of the defenses available to the Company and any related
reserves established, it is not expected to result in liability for amounts
material to the financial condition of the Company, although it may
adversely affect results of operations in future periods.
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Form No. SAI.75992-99 ALIAC Ed. May 1999
