SEMI ANNUAL REPORT
JUNE 30, 1999
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TEMPLETON RETIREMENT ANNUITY
/bullet/ TRA SEPARATE ACCOUNT
/bullet/ TEMPLETON VARIABLE
PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND - CLASS 1
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON LOGO
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A WORD ABOUT RISK
All of the funds are subject to certain risks, which will cause investment
returns and the value of your principal to increase or decrease. Generally,
investments offering the potential for higher returns are accompanied by a
higher degree of risk. For example, U.S. stocks and other equities,
representing an ownership interest in an individual company, have historically
outperformed other asset classes over the long term, but tend to rise and fall
more dramatically over the shorter term. Securities of smaller companies, and
companies involved in reorganization or bankruptcy, may have greater price
swings and greater credit and other risks. Bonds and other debt obligations are
affected by the creditworthiness of their issuers and changes in interest
rates, with prices declining as interest rates increase. High yield, lower-rated
("junk") bonds generally have greater price swings and higher default risks
than investment grade bonds.
Foreign investing, especially in emerging market countries, has additional
risks such as changes in currency values, market price swings, and economic,
political, or social instability. These, and other risks pertaining to specific
funds, such as specialized industry or geographic sectors or use of complex
securities, are discussed in the prospectus. Your investment representative can
help you determine which funds may be right for you.
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LETTER TO CONTRACT OWNERS
Dear Contract Owner:
We are pleased to bring you this semiannual report of the Templeton Retirement
Annuity for the six months ended June 30, 1999.
During the reporting period, the U.S. economy grew at an impressive pace;
inflation remained benign; and domestic stock market indices, led by large
capitalization, blue chip, technology, and Internet-related stocks, reached
record levels. Many Asian and South American markets recovered substantially
from the financial crises of recent years, but European stock markets provided
mixed results.
In the U.S., on March 29 the Dow Jones/registered trademark/ Industrial Average
broke through the 10000 barrier for the first time, and went on to close at
10970 on June 30, 1999, up 20.44% for the six months under review.(1) During
this period, some investors who had seemed to prefer the perceived safety of
liquid, blue chip stocks, began to display renewed interest in the relatively
low price/earnings ratios of small cap stocks, and the Russell 2000/registered
trademark/ Index rose 9.28% for the period.(2) In April and May, value stocks,
after underperforming growth stocks for two years, appeared to return to life.
Although there has been some rebalancing of growth versus value, there has not
yet been a wholesale shift away from the favorites of the past year.
European equities delivered mixed performances, partly due to accelerated
cross-border investment facilitated by the euro's introduction. The stock
markets of Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy fell 19.06%, 13.05%, and 10.77%
respectively, while those of Finland, Norway, and Sweden rose 23.76%, 20.03%,
and 14.99%, respectively. Other western European markets posted generally flat
returns for the period, with the United Kingdom's rising 3.32% and Germany's
falling 4.71%.(3)
(1) Source: Standard & Poor's/registered trademark/ Micropal. Dow Jones
Industrial Average's total return is calculated by Wilshire Associates Inc.
(2) Source: Standard & Poor's/registered trademark/ Micropal. The Russell
2000/registered trademark/ Index measures 2000 U.S. companies with small market
capitalizations.
(3) Source: Bel20 Index; MIB 30 Index; Swiss Market Index; Helsinki General
Index; Stockholm General Index; Total Share Index.
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During the reporting period, stock markets in many emerging-market countries
roared back to life, as investors poured money into South American and Asian
equities. Mexico's Bolsa Index appreciated 56.50% as measured in U.S. dollars,
while Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index and South Korea's Seoul Composite
Index surged 102.91% and 67.51%, respectively.(4)
Of course, security prices always have been and always will be subject to
volatility. No one can predict exactly how financial markets will perform, and
since bad years can be mixed with good years, it is important for investors to
exercise patience, and focus not on short-term market movements, but on their
long-term investment goals.
We appreciate your participation in the Templeton Retirement Annuity and look
forward to serving your investment needs in the years to come.
Sincerely,
/s/ CHARLES E. JOHNSON
Charles E. Johnson
President
Templeton Variable Products Series Fund
/s/ RICHARD P. AUSTIN
Richard P. Austin
President
Templeton Funds Annuity Company
(4) Source: Bolsa Index; Jakarta Composite Index; Seoul Composite Index. Indices
include reinvested dividends and interest. An index is an unmanaged group of
securities used to measure market performance. One cannot invest directly in an
index, nor is an index representative of the Fund portfolios.
YEAR 2000 READINESS
DISCLOSURE - HOW FRANKLIN TEMPLETON IS TACKLING THE Y2K PROBLEM
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FORMED A COMPANY-WIDE TEAM IN 1996 TO IDENTIFY AND CORRECT
PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE DATE CHANGEOVER AFTER DECEMBER 31, 1999. ALL BUT ONE OF
OUR MISSION-CRITICAL SYSTEMS ARE CERTIFIED AS YEAR 2000 COMPLIANT AND ARE
OPERATING IN PRODUCTION, AS OF JULY 15, 1999. WE INTEND TO HAVE OUR REMAINING
MISSION-CRITICAL SYSTEM, A REPLACEMENT FOR AN EXISTING SALES AND MARKETING
SYSTEM, CERTIFIED BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER 1999.
THE Y2K TEAM IS ALSO UPGRADING, TESTING, AND CERTIFYING REMAINING NONCRITICAL
SYSTEMS, AS WELL AS INTEGRATING AND TESTING LINKS WITH MANY EXTERNAL PARTIES.
OUR DEDICATED, BUSINESS CONTINUITY TEAM IS BUILDING CONTINGENCY PLANS WORLDWIDE
IN THE EVENT OF YEAR 2000 FAILURES.
EARLIER THIS YEAR, WE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED A SERIES OF SECURITIES INDUSTRY
ASSOCIATION NATIONWIDE TESTS OF TRANSACTIONS WITH OTHER BUSINESS PARTNERS UNDER
SIMULATED YEAR 2000 CONDITIONS. THIS SUMMER WE ALSO SUCCESSFULLY PARTICIPATED
IN INDUSTRY-WIDE TESTING OF OUR INTERFACES WITH MAJOR DEALERS AND REAL-TIME
MARKET DATA SERVICES.
YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT FRANKLIN TEMPLETON'S Y2K PROJECT BY VISITING OUR WEB
SITE AT WWW.FRANKLINTEMPLETON.COM.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter to Contract Owners ............. 2
Manager's Discussion .................. TS-1
Performance ........................... TS-4
Financial Highlights .................. TS-5
Statement of Investments .............. TS-7
Financial Statements .................. TS-11
Notes to Financial Statements ......... TS-14
Tax Designation ....................... TS-17
Templeton Funds Retirement
Annuity Separate Account
Financials ............................ SA-1
Please retain this document with your current prospectus for reference.
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TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
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INVESTMENT GOAL AND PRINCIPAL INVESTMENTS: TEMPLETON STOCK FUND SEEKS CAPITAL
GROWTH. THE FUND INVESTS PRIMARILY IN EQUITY SECURITIES OF COMPANIES IN VARIOUS
NATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, INCLUDING THE U.S. AND EMERGING MARKETS.
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This semiannual report covers the six months ended June 30, 1999. During this
time, economic restructuring contributed to impressive gains in many Asian and
Latin American equity markets. Despite investor concerns about the possibility
of rising interest rates, U.S. equities also delivered substantial returns. On
the other hand, Europe provided mixed results, as a steady decline in the euro
helped accentuate losses in U.S. dollar terms for some equity markets there.
Thanks largely to our substantial investments in Latin America and Asia, the
fund outperformed its benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International
(MSCI) World Index.(1)
ASIA
During the six months under review, many Asian stock markets delivered strong
returns, as numerous currencies stabilized. In Japan, several companies
announced corporate restructuring plans which were well received by investors,
contributing to the strong performance of its equity market. Although we have
underweighted Japan relative to the MSCI World Index during the last few years,
we increased our Japanese exposure during the reporting period through
purchases such as Nippon Telephone & Telegraph Corp., one of the world's
largest telecommunications companies, and investment bank Nomura Securities Co.
Ltd. Hong Kong's market was also an outstanding performer, and the value of our
positions in HSBC Holdings PLC, the large, UK-based Asian banking conglomerate,
and Hutchison Whampoa Ltd., the large real estate and telecom company,
appreciated significantly.
(1) Source: Standard & Poor's/registered trademark/ Micropal. The MSCI World
Index includes approximately 1,500 companies representing the stock markets of
22 countries, including the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan. The
index is unmanaged and includes reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly
in an index.
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TOP 10 COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED IN THE FUND
Templeton Stock Fund
6/30/99
% OF TOTAL
COUNTRY NET ASSETS
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United States 21.2%
United Kingdom 9.2%
France 8.1%
Japan 6.1%
Australia 5.8%
Netherlands 5.5%
Hong Kong 5.3%
Canada 4.0%
Germany 3.9%
Sweden 3.3%
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LATIN AMERICA
Following Brazil's devaluation of its real in January, the appointment of
Arminio Fraga as President of Brazil's central bank helped rebuild confidence
in the country, causing most Latin American stock and bond markets to improve
dramatically. Attempting to take advantage of rising stock prices in the area,
we sold our shares of companies such as YPF Sociedad Anonima, ADR and Brazil's
Banco Bradesco SA, ADR. During the six months under review, our Latin American
position decreased from 9.4% to 7.4%.
EUROPE
Many European equity markets suffered as a slowdown of exports to Asia and
Latin America fundamentally impacted European businesses, and the war in
Yugoslavia dampened investor enthusiasm throughout Western Europe. However,
confident about the long-term potential of our European holdings, we continued
to be overweight in Europe relative to the MSCI World Index. And although the
general performance of our European holdings was not impressive, our position
in Telecom Italia SpA, di Risp appreciated substantially as Italy-based
Olivetti made a hostile takeover bid for the company.
NORTH AMERICA
On June 30, our U.S. weighting was substantially below that of its benchmark
MSCI World Index because we believed that U.S. stocks were generally
overvalued. Attempting to take advantage of these high valuations, we sold
shares of Intel Corp. and Fannie Mae.
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Looking forward, we are enthusiastic about the outlook for global equity
markets, and are confident our value approach should enable us to provide
attractive, long-term returns for shareholders. However, we are concerned about
possible inflation. High unemployment in Europe could prompt increased
government spending there, forcing central banks to raise interest rates to
curb the inflationary effects of such spending. And, if strong demand put
pressure on prices, rising U.S. interest rates could stifle market growth
there.
Please remember, this discussion reflects our views, opinions, and portfolio
holdings as of June 30, 1999, the end of the reporting period. However, market
and economic conditions are changing constantly, which may affect our
strategies and the fund's portfolio composition. Although past performance is
not predictive of future results, these insights may help you understand our
investment and management philosophy.
It is important to remember that foreign securities investments involve special
risks, including changes in currency values, market price swings, and economic,
social, and political developments in the countries where the portfolios are
invested. Emerging markets involve similar but heightened risks related to
their smaller size and lesser liquidity. These risks are discussed in the
fund's prospectus.
We thank you for investing in Templeton Stock Fund and welcome your comments or
suggestions.
Sincerely,
/s/ Mark R. Beveridge
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Mark R. Beveridge, CFA, CIC
Portfolio Manager
Templeton Stock Fund
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TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS
Templeton Stock Fund
6/30/99
COMPANY,
INDUSTRY, % OF TOTAL
COUNTRY NET ASSETS
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Motorola Inc.
Electrical & Electronics,
United States 2.6%
Sony Corp.
Appliances &
Household Durables,
Japan 2.1%
Koninklijke Philips
Electronics NV
Electrical & Electronics,
Netherlands 1.9%
Alcatel SA
Electrical & Electronics,
France 1.7%
Antec Corp.
Electrical & Electronics,
United States 1.7%
Nortel Networks Corp.
Telecommunications,
Canada 1.6%
Georgia-Pacific Corp.
Forest Products & Paper,
United States 1.6%
Fannie Mae
Financial Services,
United States 1.5%
News Corp. Ltd.
Broadcasting, Australia 1.5%
Zurich Allied AG
Insurance, Switzerland 1.5%
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For a complete list of portfolio holdings, please see the fund's Statement of
Investments.
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TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
CLASS 1
EXPENSES: Performance reflects the fund's Class 1 operating expenses, but
does NOT include any Contract fees, expenses, or sales charges. If they had
been included, performance would be lower. These Contract charges and
deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant
effect on Contract values and insurance benefits. See the Contract
prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales
charges. Past expense reductions by the manager increased returns.
Since markets can go down as well as up, investment return and principal
value will fluctuate with market conditions, currency volatility and the
social, economic and political climates of countries where the fund
invests. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same
factors, in addition to those associated with their relatively small size
and lesser liquidity. You may have a gain or loss when you sell your
shares.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Total return represents the cumulative or average annual change in value,
assuming reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Average returns smooth
out variations in returns, which can be significant; they are not the same as
year-by-year results.
<TABLE>
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Templeton Stock Fund -- Class 1
Periods ended 6/30/99
SINCE
INCEPTION
6-MONTH 1-YEAR 5-YEAR 10-YEAR (8/31/88)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cumulative Total Return 12.64% 3.09% 97.27% 239.29% 266.79%
Average Annual
Total Return 12.64% 3.09% 14.56% 13.00% 12.73%
Value of $10,000
Investment $ 11,264 $ 10,309 $ 19,727 $ 23,929 $ 36,679
<CAPTION>
6/30/95 6/30/96 6/30/97 6/30/98 6/30/99
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One-Year Total Return 15.07% 21.32% 27.06% 7.88% 3.09%
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Past performance cannot predict or guarantee future results.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Financial Highlights
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CLASS 1
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SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
JUNE 30, 1999 -----------------------------------------------------------
(UNAUDITED)/dagger/ 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Net asset value, beginning of period ............ $ 21.07 $ 23.19 $ 22.88 $ 20.83 $ 16.94 $ 17.53
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income .......................... .17 .39 .47 .41 .40 .26
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) ..... 2.15 .04 2.11 3.88 3.80 (.64)
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Total from investment operations ................ 2.32 .43 2.58 4.29 4.20 (.38)
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Less distributions from:
Net investment income .......................... (.37) (.49) (.40) (.40) (.27) (.21)
Net realized gains ............................. (1.74) (2.06) (1.87) (1.84) (.04) --
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Total distributions ............................. (2.11) (2.55) (2.27) (2.24) (.31) (.21)
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Net asset value, end of period .................. $ 21.28 $ 21.07 $ 23.19 $ 22.88 $ 20.83 $ 16.94
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Total return* ................................... 12.64% 1.26% 11.88% 22.48% 25.24% (2.20)%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (000's) ............... $620,428 $646,865 $732,248 $644,366 $498,777 $378,849
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses ....................................... .83%** .89% .81% .65% .66% .73%
Net investment income .......................... 1.67%** 1.65% 2.05% 2.06% 2.18% 1.81%
Portfolio turnover rate ......................... 15.28% 37.27% 25.82% 23.40% 33.93% 5.10%
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*TOTAL RETURN DOES NOT INCLUDE DEDUCTIONS AT THE CONTRACT LEVEL FOR COST OF
INSURANCE CHARGES, PREMIUM LOAD, ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES, MORTALITY AND EXPENSE
RISK CHARGES OR OTHER CHARGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED UNDER THE VARIABLE ANNUITY
CONTRACT FOR WHICH THE FUND SERVES AS AN UNDERLYING INVESTMENT VEHICLE. TOTAL
RETURN IS NOT ANNUALIZED.
**ANNUALIZED.
/dagger/BASED ON AVERAGE WEIGHTED SHARES OUTSTANDING.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Financial Highlights (continued)
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CLASS 2
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SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
JUNE 30, 1999 -------------------------
(UNAUDITED)/dagger//dagger/ 1998 1997/dagger/
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
Net asset value, beginning of period ................ $20.99 $23.15 $21.62
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Income from investment operations:
Net investment income .............................. .15 .40 .06
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) ......... 2.14 (.03) 1.47
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Total from investment operations .................... 2.29 .37 1.53
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Less distributions from:
Net investment income .............................. (.33) (.47) --
Net realized gains ................................. (1.74) (2.06) --
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Total distributions ................................. (2.07) (2.53) --
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Net asset value, end of period ...................... $21.21 $20.99 $23.15
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Total return* ....................................... 12.46% .99% 7.08%
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Net assets, end of period (000's) ................... $27,435 $25,593 $16,414
Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses ........................................... 1.08%** 1.14% 1.14%**
Net investment income .............................. 1.46%** 1.37% .75%**
Portfolio turnover rate ............................. 15.28% 37.27% 25.82%
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*TOTAL RETURN DOES NOT INCLUDE DEDUCTIONS AT THE CONTRACT LEVEL FOR COST OF
INSURANCE CHARGES, PREMIUM LOAD, ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES, MORTALITY AND EXPENSE
RISK CHARGES OR OTHER CHARGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED UNDER THE VARIABLE ANNUITY
CONTRACT FOR WHICH THE FUND SERVES AS AN UNDERLYING INVESTMENT VEHICLE. TOTAL
RETURN IS NOT ANNUALIZED.
**ANNUALIZED.
/dagger/FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 1997 (EFFECTIVE DATE) TO DECEMBER 31, 1997.
/dagger//dagger/BASED ON AVERAGE WEIGHTED SHARES OUTSTANDING.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS, JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED)
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COUNTRY SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
COMMON STOCKS 93.4%
AEROSPACE & MILITARY TECHNOLOGY 1.2%
Boeing Co. ............................................ United States 182,500 $ 8,064,219
Raytheon Co., A ....................................... United States 230 15,841
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8,080,060
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APPLIANCES & HOUSEHOLD DURABLES 2.3%
Guangdong Kelon Electrical Holdings. Ltd., H .......... China 1,123,000 1,309,878
Sony Corp. ............................................ Japan 124,100 13,379,916
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14,689,794
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AUTOMOBILES 3.9%
Fiat SpA .............................................. Italy 1,307,680 4,156,203
Ford Motor Co. ........................................ United States 117,000 6,603,188
Volkswagen AG ......................................... Germany 102,400 6,607,371
Volvo AB, B ........................................... Sweden 269,200 7,804,964
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25,171,726
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BANKING 5.5%
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. ............ Australia 542,900 3,991,975
* Banca Nazionale Del Lavoro SpA ........................ Italy 1,781,960 5,619,505
Banque Nationale de Paris ............................. France 62,054 5,170,633
Deutsche Bank AG, Br. ................................. Germany 100,700 6,137,331
HSBC Holdings PLC ..................................... Hong Kong 153,404 5,595,331
* Thai Farmers Bank Public Co. Ltd., fgn. ............... Thailand 1,492,300 4,613,483
Unidanmark AS, A ...................................... Denmark 69,100 4,611,791
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35,740,049
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BROADCASTING & PUBLISHING 1.4%
News Corp. Ltd., ADR .................................. Australia 112,400 3,969,125
Television Broadcasts Ltd. ............................ Hong Kong 1,023,000 4,799,319
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8,768,444
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BUSINESS & PUBLIC SERVICES 2.5%
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. .......................... Japan 387,000 6,938,120
Lex Service PLC ....................................... United Kingdom 221,020 2,032,804
Waste Management Inc. ................................. United States 135,917 7,305,539
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16,276,463
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CHEMICALS 1.3%
Akzo Nobel NV ......................................... Netherlands 195,200 8,213,014
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DATA PROCESSING & REPRODUCTION 2.1%
* 3Com Corp. ............................................ United States 215,800 5,759,163
* Newbridge Networks Corp. .............................. Canada 274,200 7,883,250
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13,642,413
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ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS 9.0%
* ABB Ltd. .............................................. Sweden 79,406 7,425,049
Alcatel SA ............................................ France 78,835 11,097,223
* Antec Corp. ........................................... United States 345,500 11,077,594
Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV .................... Netherlands 121,532 11,987,765
Motorola Inc. ......................................... United States 175,800 16,657,050
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58,244,681
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ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS & INSTRUMENTS 2.4%
Hewlett-Packard Co. ................................... United States 85,000 8,542,500
Intel Corp. ........................................... United States 121,400 7,223,300
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15,765,800
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TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS, JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COUNTRY SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
COMMON STOCKS (CONT.)
ENERGY SOURCES 4.2%
Norsk Hydro ASA ........................................... Norway 185,300 $ 6,990,676
Perez Companc SA, B ....................................... Argentina 415,400 2,388,789
Societe Elf Aquitaine SA, Br. ............................. France 61,320 8,998,490
* Total Fina SA, B .......................................... France 67,497 8,707,719
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27,085,674
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FINANCIAL SERVICES 6.1%
AXA SA .................................................... France 57,091 6,964,902
Fannie Mae ................................................ United States 144,200 9,859,675
ING Groep NV .............................................. Netherlands 157,637 8,534,539
Lend Lease Corp. Ltd. ..................................... Australia 485,500 6,665,824
Nomura Securities Co. Ltd. ................................ Japan 623,000 7,293,382
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39,318,322
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FOOD & HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS 1.0%
Archer-Daniels Midland Co. ................................ United States 434,170 6,702,499
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FOREST PRODUCTS & PAPER 3.1%
* Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., ADR ........................... Indonesia 29,000 279,125
Carter Holt Harvey Ltd. ................................... New Zealand 1,155,252 1,383,499
Georgia-Pacific Corp. ..................................... United States 214,800 10,176,150
Stora Enso OYJ, R ......................................... Finland 427,800 4,588,141
Stora Enso OYJ, R, fgn. ................................... Finland 313,540 3,392,811
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19,819,726
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HEALTH & PERSONAL CARE 5.6%
Astrazeneca PLC ........................................... United Kingdom 152,291 5,928,996
Medeva PLC ................................................ United Kingdom 2,761,300 4,526,579
Novartis AG ............................................... Switzerland 2,236 3,264,968
Nycomed Amersham PLC ...................................... United Kingdom 791,920 5,633,219
Rhone-Poulenc SA, A ....................................... France 170,002 7,768,164
* Skyepharma PLC ............................................ United Kingdom 5,109,873 3,986,928
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR .................. Israel 107,400 5,262,600
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36,371,454
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INDUSTRIAL COMPONENTS 2.5%
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. ................................ United States 99,000 5,822,438
Granges AB ................................................ Sweden 379,525 6,428,088
Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd. ..................................... Japan 539,000 3,923,158
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16,173,684
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INSURANCE 7.5%
Ace Ltd. .................................................. Bermuda 176,500 4,986,125
AXA China Region Ltd. ..................................... Hong Kong 3,440,000 2,748,861
HIH Insurance Ltd. ........................................ Australia 2,303,465 2,851,125
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft ................ Germany 13,445 2,533,156
* Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft, 144A .......... Germany 13,445 2,509,585
* Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft, wts. .......... Germany 419 13,395
Partnerre Ltd. ............................................ Bermuda 144,400 5,396,950
Reliastar Financial Corp. ................................. United States 204,700 8,955,625
Torchmark Corp. ........................................... United States 113,400 3,869,775
XL Capital Ltd., A ........................................ Bermuda 92,100 5,203,650
Zurich Allied AG .......................................... Switzerland 17,000 9,666,795
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48,735,042
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LEISURE & TOURISM .6%
Kuoni Reisen Holding AG, B ................................ Switzerland 1,065 4,106,957
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TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS, JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
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<CAPTION>
COUNTRY SHARES VALUE
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
COMMON STOCKS (CONT.)
MACHINERY & ENGINEERING 1.9%
Invensys PLC ................................................. United Kingdom 1,621,958 $ 7,682,582
New Holland NV ............................................... Netherlands 259,400 4,442,225
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12,124,807
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MERCHANDISING 3.5%
Home Depot Inc. .............................................. United States 102,800 6,624,175
Marks & Spencer PLC .......................................... United Kingdom 1,067,200 6,156,729
Safeway PLC .................................................. United Kingdom 1,305,220 5,220,510
Storehouse ................................................... United Kingdom 2,067,800 4,449,020
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22,450,434
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METALS & MINING 1.8%
Ispat International NV, A, Reg D ............................. Netherlands 228,000 2,522,250
WMC Ltd. ..................................................... Australia 2,183,784 9,380,963
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11,903,213
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MULTI-INDUSTRY 4.0%
Alfa SA de CV, A ............................................. Mexico 1,743,100 7,286,958
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. .................................... Hong Kong 815,000 7,247,852
DESC SA de CV DESC, B ........................................ Mexico 4,018,300 4,419,486
DESC SA de CV DESC, C ........................................ Mexico 800 897
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. ....................................... Hong Kong 802,100 7,262,355
------------
26,217,548
------------
REAL ESTATE .7%
National Health Investors Inc. ............................... United States 187,700 4,281,906
------------
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 10.6%
Cia de Telecomunicaciones de Chile SA, ADR ................... Chile 117,300 2,903,175
Hong Kong Telecommunications Ltd. ............................ Hong Kong 2,504,000 6,502,974
* Korea Telecom Corp., ADR ..................................... South Korea 88,900 3,556,000
* Mastec Inc. .................................................. United States 340,323 9,614,125
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. ........................... Japan 675 7,863,103
Nortel Networks Corp. ........................................ Canada 120,460 10,457,434
* Telecom Italia SpA ........................................... Italy 763,200 7,913,763
Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA, ADR ......................... Brazil 41,800 3,769,838
* Telefonica SA ................................................ Spain 142,300 6,854,525
Telefonos de Mexico SA (Telmex), ADR ......................... Mexico 117,500 9,495,469
------------
68,930,406
------------
TRANSPORTATION 4.3%
Air New Zealand Ltd., B ...................................... New Zealand 700,100 1,446,833
British Airways PLC .......................................... United Kingdom 928,000 6,414,174
Canadian National Railway Co. ................................ Canada 113,800 7,690,345
Firstgroup PLC ............................................... United Kingdom 592,500 3,236,046
Mayne Nickless Ltd., A ....................................... Australia 1,388,800 4,752,513
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. ................... United Kingdom 294,200 4,426,309
------------
27,966,220
------------
UTILITIES ELECTRICAL & GAS 4.4%
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA (Eletrobras), ADR .......... Brazil 514,400 4,901,843
Evn AG ....................................................... Austria 58,920 8,615,918
Iberdrola SA, Br. ............................................ Spain 486,500 7,410,132
Veba AG ...................................................... Germany 129,600 7,644,756
------------
28,572,649
------------
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $448,405,493) ...................... 605,352,985
------------
</TABLE>
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TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS, JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED) (CONT.)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COUNTRY SHARES VALUE
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
PREFERRED STOCKS 2.8%
Banco Itau SA, pfd. ................................................ Brazil 6,309,400 $ 3,276,208
Embotelladora Andina SA, B, ADR, pfd. .............................. Chile 302,900 4,619,225
News Corp. Ltd., pfd. .............................................. Australia 265,309 2,021,251
News Corp. Ltd., ADR, pfd. ......................................... Australia 117,000 3,692,812
* Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA (Telebras), ADR, pfd. .............. Brazil 41,800 2,613
Telesp Participacoes SA, ADR, pfd. ................................. Brazil 205,300 4,696,237
------------
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $14,628,445)........................... 18,308,346
------------
<CAPTION>
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT**
------------
BONDS (COST $3,911,844) .6%
AXA SA, cvt., 144A, 2.50%, 1/01/14 ................................. France 3,445,200 EUR 3,574,026
------------
SHORT TERM INVESTMENT (COST $3,578,903) .6%
Fannie Mae, 4.71%, 7/13/99 ......................................... United States 3,585,000 3,579,253
------------
TOTAL BEFORE REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (COST $470,524,685)............... 630,814,610
------------
(A) REPURCHASE AGREEMENT (COST $10,028,000) 1.5%
Paine Webber Group Inc., 4.80%, 7/01/99 (Maturity Value $10,029,337)
Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes and Bonds .................... United States 10,028,000 10,028,000
------------
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (COST $480,552,685) 98.9%......................... 640,842,610
OTHER ASSETS, LESS LIABILITIES 1.1% ................................ 7,020,893
------------
TOTAL NET ASSETS 100.0% ............................................ $647,863,503
============
</TABLE>
CURRENCY ABBREVIATION:
EUR--European Unit
*NON INCOME PRODUCING.
**SECURITIES DENOMINATED IN U.S. DOLLARS UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
(A)AT JUNE 30, 1999, ALL REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS HELD BY THE FUND HAD BEEN
ENTERED INTO ON THAT DATE.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Financial Statements
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assets:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $470,524,685) ........................... $630,814,610
Repurchase agreement, at value and cost ........................................... 10,028,000
Cash .............................................................................. 1,491,932
Receivables: ......................................................................
Investment securities sold ....................................................... 120,620
Fund shares sold ................................................................. 3,225,239
Dividends and interest ........................................................... 2,928,716
------------
Total assets .................................................................... 648,609,117
------------
Liabilities:
Payables to affiliates ............................................................ 423,469
Deferred tax liability (Note 1e) .................................................. 61,431
Accrued expenses .................................................................. 260,714
------------
Total liabilities ............................................................... 745,614
------------
Net assets, at value ............................................................... $647,863,503
============
Net assets consist of:
Undistributed net investment income ............................................... $ 5,532,631
Net unrealized appreciation ....................................................... 160,228,494
Accumulated net realized gain ..................................................... 12,660,493
Beneficial shares ................................................................. 469,441,885
------------
Net assets, at value ............................................................... $647,863,503
============
CLASS 1:
Net asset value per share ($620,428,154 /divided by/ 29,158,278 shares outstanding) $ 21.28
============
CLASS 2:
Net asset value per share ($27,435,349 /divided by/ 1,293,337 shares outstanding).. $ 21.21
============
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Financial Statements (continued)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C>
Investment Income:
(net of foreign taxes of $752,149)
Dividends ................................................... $ 7,766,878
Interest .................................................... 193,686
-----------
Total investment income ................................... $ 7,960,564
Expenses:
Management fees (Note 4) .................................... 2,219,871
Administrative fees (Note 4) ................................ 307,861
Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 4) ........................ 30,831
Custodian fees .............................................. 47,000
Reports to shareholders ..................................... 56,000
Professional fees ........................................... 13,400
Other ....................................................... 551
-----------
Total expenses ............................................ 2,675,514
-----------
Net investment income .................................... 5,285,050
-----------
Realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Net realized gain (loss) from:
Investments ................................................ 17,509,630
Foreign currency transactions .............................. (447,977)
-----------
Net realized gain ......................................... 17,061,653
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: ..............
Investments ................................................ 53,008,541
Deferred taxes (Note 1e) ................................... (61,431)
-----------
Net unrealized appreciation ............................... 52,947,110
-----------
Net realized and unrealized gain ............................. 70,008,763
-----------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations ......... $75,293,813
===========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Financial Statements (continued)
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 YEAR ENDED
(UNAUDITED) DECEMBER 31, 1998
--------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Increase (decrease) in net assets:
Operations:
Net investment income .......................................... $ 5,285,050 $ 12,029,676
Net realized gain from investments and
foreign currency transactions ................................. 17,061,653 47,568,957
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on
investments and deferred taxes ................................ 52,947,110 (47,396,839)
---------------------------------
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations ......... 75,293,813 12,201,794
Distributions to shareholders from:
Net investment income:
Class 1 ....................................................... (10,783,247) (15,083,722)
Class 2 ....................................................... (372,246) (357,002)
Net realized gains: ............................................
Class 1 ....................................................... (49,890,492) (63,413,199)
Class 2 ....................................................... (1,972,049) (1,560,086)
Fund share transactions (Note 3):
Class 1 ....................................................... (38,177,474) (19,220,136)
Class 2 ....................................................... 1,307,186 11,228,384
---------------------------------
Net decrease in net assets ................................... (24,594,509) (76,203,967)
Net assets:
Beginning of period ............................................. 672,458,012 748,661,979
---------------------------------
End of period ................................................... $ 647,863,503 $ 672,458,012
=================================
Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:
End of period ................................................... $ 5,532,631 $ 11,403,074
=================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Templeton Stock Fund (the Fund) is a separate, diversified series of Templeton
Variable Products Series Fund (the Trust), which is an open-end investment
company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Fund seeks
capital growth through a policy of investing primarily in common stocks issued
by companies, large and small, in various nations throughout the world. The
following summarizes the Fund's significant accounting policies.
A. SECURITY VALUATION:
Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are
valued at the latest reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and
listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of
the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations
are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management
in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.
B. FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION:
Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such
currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales
of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated
into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. When
the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it will customarily enter into a
foreign exchange contract to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date
to the settlement date of such transactions.
The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange
rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are
included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.
Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign
currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement
dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the recorded
amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S.
dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized
foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates
on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities other than investments
in securities held at the end of the reporting period.
C. INCOME TAXES:
No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund's policy is to
qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and
to distribute all of its taxable income.
D. SECURITY TRANSACTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME, EXPENSES AND DISTRIBUTIONS:
Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and
losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification
basis. Certain income from foreign securities is recorded as soon as
information is available to the Fund. Interest income and estimated expenses
are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are
recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than
class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon
the relative proportion of net assets of each class.
Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds comprising
the Trust based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net
assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification
basis.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT.)
E. DEFERRED TAXES:
Deferred taxes are recorded for estimated tax liabilities inherent in the
Fund's portfolio securities which may arise from subsequent sales of those
securities and asset repatriations from countries that impose such taxes.
F. ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES:
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2. MERGER OF TEMPLETON VARIABLE ANNUITY FUND
On May 8, 1998, the Fund acquired all of the net assets of Templeton Variable
Annuity Fund (Variable Annuity Fund) pursuant to a plan of reorganization
approved by Variable Annuity Fund's shareholders. The merger was accomplished
by a tax-free exchange of 699,965 Class 1 shares of the Fund (valued at $23.84
per share) for the net assets of the Variable Annuity Fund which aggregated
$16,687,175, including $4,980,981 of unrealized appreciation. The combined net
assets of the Fund immediately after the merger were $839,071,006.
3. BENEFICIAL SHARES
The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2 shares. The shares
differ by their distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single
class, and the exchange privilege of each class.
At June 30, 1999, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($0.01
par value). Transactions in the Fund's shares were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
-------------------------------------------------------------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
CLASS 1 SHARES: -------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold ................................... 1,741,664 $ 35,858,579 2,562,174 $ 50,875,104
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions 3,313,694 60,673,739 3,523,201 78,496,920
Shares redeemed ............................... (6,596,718) (134,709,792) (6,963,562) (148,592,160)
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Net decrease .................................. (1,541,360) $ (38,177,474) (878,187) $ (19,220,136)
=================================================================
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 DECEMBER 31, 1998
----------------------------------------------------------
SHARES AMOUNT SHARES AMOUNT
CLASS 2 SHARES: ----------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Shares sold ................................... 177,010 $ 3,646,716 641,741 $ 14,204,072
Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions 128,314 2,344,295 86,200 1,917,088
Shares redeemed ............................... (231,393) (4,683,825) (217,530) (4,892,776)
--------------------------------------------------------
Net increase .................................. 73,931 $ 1,307,186 510,411 $ 11,228,384
========================================================
</TABLE>
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
4. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES AND RELATED PARTIES
Certain officers of the Trust are also officers or directors of Templeton
Investment Counsel, Inc. (TICI), Franklin Templeton Services, Inc. (FT
Services) and Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors), the Fund's
investment manager, administrative manager and principal underwriter,
respectively.
The Fund pays an investment management fee to TICI based on the average daily
net assets of the Fund as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUALIZED
FEE RATE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS
---------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
0.75% First $200 million
0.675% Over $200 million, up to and including $1.3 billion
0.60% Over $1.3 billion
</TABLE>
The Fund pays its allocated share of an administrative fee to FT Services based
on the Trust's aggregate average daily net assets as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ANNUALIZED
FEE RATE AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS
---------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
0.15% First $200 million
0.135% Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million
0.10% Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion
0.075% Over $1.2 billion
</TABLE>
The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net
assets of Class 2 shares, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund's Class 2
shares.
5. INCOME TAXES
The cost of securities for income tax purposes is the same as that shown in the
Statement of Investments. At June 30, 1999, the net unrealized appreciation
based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes was as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Unrealized appreciation ............. $ 197,503,259
Unrealized depreciation ............. (37,213,334)
-------------
Net unrealized appreciation ......... $ 160,289,925
=============
</TABLE>
6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 aggregated $95,753,233 and $210,548,151,
respectively.
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TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
TEMPLETON STOCK FUND
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
6. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS (CONT.)
Tax Designation
At December 31, 1998, more than 50% of the Templeton Stock Fund total assets
were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign
taxes were withheld from dividends paid to the Fund on these investments. The
Fund intends to make an election under Section 853 of the Internal Revenue
Code. This election will allow shareholders to treat their proportionate share
of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly to them.
The following table provides a breakdown by country of foreign source income
and foreign taxes paid to Class 1 and Class 2 shareholders in March 1999.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
CLASS 1 CLASS 2
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOREIGN TAXES FOREIGN SOURCE FOREIGN TAXES FOREIGN SOURCE
COUNTRY WITHHELD PER SHARE INCOME PER SHARE WITHHELD PER SHARE INCOME PER SHARE
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Argentina .............. $0.0000 $0.0115 $0.0000 $0.0103
Australia .............. 0.0048 0.0380 0.0048 0.0342
Austria ................ 0.0009 0.0042 0.0009 0.0038
Bermuda ................ 0.0000 0.0033 0.0000 0.0030
Brazil ................. 0.0085 0.0390 0.0085 0.0351
Canada ................. 0.0009 0.0041 0.0009 0.0036
Chile .................. 0.0021 0.0060 0.0021 0.0054
Denmark ................ 0.0009 0.0042 0.0009 0.0037
Ecuador ................ 0.0000 0.0012 0.0000 0.0011
Finland ................ 0.0015 0.0070 0.0015 0.0063
France ................. 0.0076 0.0494 0.0076 0.0445
Germany ................ 0.0011 0.0073 0.0011 0.0066
Hong Kong .............. 0.0000 0.0340 0.0000 0.0306
India .................. 0.0000 0.0051 0.0000 0.0046
Indonesia .............. 0.0001 0.0003 0.0001 0.0003
Israel ................. 0.0002 0.0006 0.0002 0.0006
Italy .................. 0.0016 0.0073 0.0016 0.0065
Japan .................. 0.0005 0.0025 0.0005 0.0022
Malaysia ............... 0.0001 0.0003 0.0001 0.0002
Mexico ................. 0.0000 0.0182 0.0000 0.0164
Netherlands ............ 0.0060 0.0267 0.0060 0.0240
New Zealand ............ 0.0016 0.0074 0.0016 0.0067
Norway ................. 0.0026 0.0112 0.0026 0.0101
Singapore .............. 0.0011 0.0030 0.0011 0.0027
Spain .................. 0.0048 0.0221 0.0048 0.0199
Sweden ................. 0.0042 0.0192 0.0042 0.0173
Switzerland ............ 0.0036 0.0162 0.0036 0.0146
United Kingdom ......... 0.0132 0.0577 0.0132 0.0519
------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL .................. $0.0679 $0.4070 $0.0679 $0.3662
==================================================================
</TABLE>
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TEMPLETON FUNDS RETIREMENT ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Financial Statements
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Assets:
Investment in Templeton Variable Products Series Fund - Templeton Stock Fund, at value... $11,068,285
(cost $11,744,615)
Liabilities:
Payable to Templeton Funds Annuity Company .............................................. 122,496
-----------
Net assets ............................................................................... $10,945,789
===========
Net assets attributable to annuitants - Annuity reserves (Note 1) ........................ $10,945,789
===========
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TEMPLETON FUNDS RETIREMENT ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Financial Statements (continued)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 (UNAUDITED)
Investment Income:
Income:
Dividend distributions ............................ $ 184,313
Capital gains distributions ....................... 852,755
----------
Total income ..................................... 1,037,068
Expenses:
Periodic charge (Note 2) .......................... 58,301
----------
Net investment income ............................ 978,767
----------
Realized and unrealized gain on investments:
Net realized gain on investments .................. 19,048
Unrealized appreciation on investments ............ 230,066
----------
Net gain on investments ........................... 249,114
----------
Net increase in net assets from operations ......... $1,227,881
==========
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TEMPLETON FUNDS RETIREMENT ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Financial Statements (continued)
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1999 YEAR ENDED
(UNAUDITED) DECEMBER 31, 1998
--------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
Net investment income ................................................... $ 978,767 $ 2,262,499
Net realized gain on investments ........................................ 19,048 208,281
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) investments ...................... 230,066 (2,513,058)
--------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations ................... 1,227,881 (42,278)
--------------------------------
Annuity unit transactions:
Proceeds from units sold ................................................ 0 0
Annuity payments ........................................................ (685,061) (1,517,338)
Decrease in annuity reserves for mortality experience (Note 1) ........... (174,601) (23,139)
--------------------------------
Net decrease in net assets derived from annuity unit transactions ....... (859,662) (1,540,477)
--------------------------------
Total increase (decrease) in net assets ................................ 368,219 (1,582,755)
================================
Net assets:
Beginning of period ..................................................... 10,577,570 12,160,325
--------------------------------
End of period ........................................................... $10,945,789 $ 10,577,570
================================
</TABLE>
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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TEMPLETON FUNDS RETIREMENT ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Templeton Funds Retirement Annuity Separate Account (the Separate Account)
was established on February 4, 1987 by resolution of the Board of Directors of
Templeton Funds Annuity Company (the Company) and is registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940 as a unit investment trust. The Separate Account
is sold exclusively for use with the Templeton Retirement Annuity, an immediate
variable annuity designed for distributing the benefits of tax deferred
retirement plans. On May 8, 1998, the Separate Account's shares in the
Templeton Variable Annuity Fund valued at $13,354,827 were exchanged for shares
of equal value in the Templeton Variable Product Series Fund -- Stock Fund
Class 1. As of June 30, 1999, all assets of the Separate Account are invested
in the Templeton Variable Products Series Fund -- Stock Fund Class 1. The
following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the
Separate Account in the preparation of its financial statements.
A. VALUATION OF SECURITIES:
Investments in shares of the Fund are carried in the Statement of Assets and
Liabilities at net asset value (market value).
B. DIVIDENDS:
Dividend income and capital gain distributions are recorded as income on the
ex-dividend date and reinvestment in additional shares of the Fund.
C. INCOME TAXES:
Operations of the Separate Account from a part of the Company, which is taxed
as a life insurance company under the Internal Revenue Code (the Code). Under
current law, no federal income taxes are payable with respect to the Separate
Account. Under the principles set forth in Internal Revenue Service Ruling
81-225 and Section 817(h) of the Code and regulations thereunder, the Company
understands that it will be treated as owner of the assets invested in the
Separate Account for federal income tax purposes, with the result that earnings
and gains, if any, derived from those assets will not be included in an
Annuitant's gross income until amounts are received pursuant to an Annuity.
D. ANNUITY RESERVES:
Annuity reserves are computed according to the 1983a Blended Unisex Mortality
Table, with a 50% male/female content. The assumed interest rates are 9%, 7%
and 3%. 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 Separate Account.
2. PERIODIC CHARGE
The Company assesses a Periodic Charge against the Separate Account, equal on
an annual basis to 1.1% of Separate Account assets. The Periodic Charge, in the
following amounts, compensates the Company for expenses of administering the
Separate Account and for assuming the risks that mortality experience will be
lower than the rate assumed and that expenses will be greater than what is
assumed: 0.3% of average annual net assets to cover expenses, 0.3% to cover
expense risk and 0.5% to cover the mortality risk. The Periodic Charge is
guaranteed as to Annuities issued prior to the effective date of any change in
the Periodic Charge.
3. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
During the period ended June 30, 1999, Templeton Products Series Fund - Stock
Fund Class 1 shares purchases and sales aggregated $1,037,068 and $767,261
respectively. Realized gains and losses are reported on an identified cost
basis.
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TEMPLETON FUNDS RETIREMENT ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
4. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Separate Account to
concentrations of credit risk consist of investments in the Templeton Variable
Products Series Fund -- Stock Fund Class 1. The Fund's investment securities
are managed by professional investment managers within established guidelines.
As of June 30, 1999, in management's opinion, the Separate Account had no
significant concentration of credit risk.
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100 Fountain Parkway
St. Petersburg, Florida 33716-1205
TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Templeton Investment Counsel, Inc. ("TICI")
Templeton Asset Management Ltd., Singapore
Franklin Advisers, Inc.
Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC
DISTRIBUTOR
Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc.
Templeton Variable Products Series Fund Shares are currently sold only to
Insurance Company Separate Accounts ("Separate Accounts") to serve as the
investment vehicles for both Variable Annuity and Variable Life Insurance
contracts (the "Contracts"). This report must be preceded or accompanied by the
current prospectus for the applicable contract, which includes the Separate
Account and the Templeton Variable Product Series Fund prospectuses. The
prospectuses contain more detailed information, including sales charges, risks
and advantages. Please read the prospectuses carefully before investing or
sending money. These reports and prospectuses do not constitute an offering in
any jurisdiction in which such offering may not lawfully be made.
To ensure the highest quality of service, telephone calls to or from our service
departments may be monitored, recorded and accessed. These calls can be
determined by the presence of a regular beeping tone.
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