File Nos. 333-34741
811-05200
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-4
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 [ ]
Pre-Effective Amendment No. [ ]
Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 [X]
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 [ ]
Amendment No. 27 [X]
(Check appropriate box or boxes.)
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
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(Exact Name of Registrant)
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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(Name of Depositor)
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-4644
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(Address of Depositor's Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Depositor's Telephone Number, including Area Code (800) 831-5433
Name and Address of Agent for Service
Lorry J. Stensrud, President
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-4644
(800) 523-1661
Copies to:
Judith A. Hasenauer and Frances S. Cook
Blazzard, Grodd & Hasenauer, P.C. First Vice President and
P.O Box 5108 Associate Counsel
Westport, CT 06881 Cova Financial Services
Life Insurance Company
(203) 226-7866 One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
It is proposed that this filing will become effective:
_____ immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
__x__ on May 1, 1998 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
_____ 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485
_____ on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485.
If appropriate, check the following:
____ This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date
for a previously filed post-effective amendment.
Title of Securities Registered:
Individual Variable Annuity Contracts
EXPLANATORY NOTE
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This Registration Statement contains two Prospectuses (Version A and Version
B). The two versions are identical except for the funding options. The
Prospectuses will be filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 497 under the
Securities Act of 1933. The Registrant undertakes to update this Explanatory
Note, as needed, each time a Post-Effective Amendment is filed.
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CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
(required by Rule 495)
Item No. Location
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PART A
Item 1. Cover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover Page
Item 2. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . Index of Special Terms
Item 3. Synopsis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Profile
Item 4. Condensed Financial Information . . . Not Applicable
Item 5. General Description of Registrant,
Depositor, and Portfolio Companies . . Other Information - Cova; The
Separate Account; Investment
Options
Item 6. Deductions and Expenses. . . . . . . . Expenses
Item 7. General Description of Variable
Annuity Contracts. . . . . . . . . . . The Fixed and Variable Annuity
Item 8. Annuity Period . . . . . . . . . . . . Income Phase
Item 9. Death Benefit. . . . . . . . . . . . . Death Benefit
Item 10. Purchases and Contract Value . . . . . Purchase
Item 11. Redemptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Access to Your Money
Item 12. Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taxes
Item 13. Legal Proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . None
Item 14. Table of Contents of the Statement of
Additional Information . . . . . . . . Table of Contents of the
Statement of Additional
Information
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CROSS REFERENCE SHEET
(required by Rule 495)
Item No. Location
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PART B
Item 15. Cover Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover Page
Item 16. Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . Table of Contents
Item 17. General Information and History. . . . Company
Item 18. Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Applicable
Item 19. Purchase of Securities Being Offered . Not Applicable
Item 20. Underwriters . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distribution
Item 21. Calculation of Performance Data. . . . Performance Information
Item 22. Annuity Payments . . . . . . . . . . . Annuity Provisions
Item 23. Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . Financial Statements
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PART C
Information required to be included in Part C is set forth under the
appropriate Item so numbered in Part C to this Registration Statement.
PART A - VERSION A
THE FIXED
AND VARIABLE ANNUITY
ISSUED BY
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
AND
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
This prospectus describes the Fixed and Variable Annuity Contract offered by
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company (Cova).
The annuity contract has 44 investment choices - a fixed account which offers
an interest rate which is guaranteed by Cova, and 43 investment portfolios
listed below. You can put your money in the fixed account and/or any of
these investment portfolios. CURRENTLY, IF YOU ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN AN
ASSET ALLOCATION PROGRAM, YOU CAN ONLY INVEST IN 15 INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS AT
ANY ONE TIME.
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS, INC.:
MANAGED A I M ADVISORS, INC.
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
AIM V.I. International Equity Fund
AIM V.I. Value Fund
ALLIANCE VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.:
MANAGED BY ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P.
Premier Growth Portfolio
Real Estate Investment Portfolio
COVA SERIES TRUST:
MANAGED BY J. P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Small Cap Stock Portfolio
Large Cap Stock Portfolio
Select Equity Portfolio
International Equity Portfolio
Quality Bond Portfolio
MANAGED BY LORD, ABBETT & CO.
Bond Debenture Portfolio
Large Cap Research Portfolio
Developing Growth Portfolio
Mid Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Abbett Growth & Income Portfolio
GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY:
MANAGED BY CONNING ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Money Market Fund
GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST:
MANAGED BY GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund
MANAGED BY GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL
Goldman Sachs International Equity Fund
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund
INVESTORS FUND SERIES:
MANAGED BY SCUDDER KEMPER INVESTMENTS, INC.
Kemper Small Cap Value Portfolio
Kemper Government Securities Portfolio
Kemper Small Cap Growth Portfolio
LIBERTY VARIABLE INVESTMENT TRUST:
MANAGED BY NEWPORT FUND MANAGEMENT INC.
Newport Tiger, Variable Series
LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND, INC.:
MANAGED BY LORD, ABBETT & CO.
Growth and Income Portfolio
MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST:
MANAGED BY MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY
MFS Emerging Growth Series
MFS Research Series
MFS Growth With Income Series
MFS High Income Series
MFS World Governments Series
MFS/Foreign & Colonial Emerging Markets Equity Series
OPPENHEIMER VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUNDS:
MANAGED BY OPPENHEIMERFUNDS, INC.
Oppenheimer High Income Fund
Oppenheimer Bond Fund
Oppenheimer Growth Fund
Oppenheimer Growth & Income Fund
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST:
MANAGED BY PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
Putnam VT Growth and Income Fund
Putnam VT International Growth Fund
Putnam VT International New Opportunities Fund
Putnam VT New Value Fund
Putnam VT Vista Fund
TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
MANAGED BY TEMPLETON ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD.
Templeton Developing Markets Fund, Class 1 Shares
MANAGED BY TEMPLETON INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.
Templeton International Fund, Class 1 Shares
MANAGED BY FRANKLIN MUTUAL ADVISERS, INC.
Mutual Shares Investments Fund, Class 1 Shares
Please read this prospectus before investing and keep it on file for future
reference. It contains important information about the Cova Fixed and Variable
Annuity Contract.
To learn more about the Cova Fixed and Variable Annuity Contract, you can
obtain a copy of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated
May 1, 1998. The SAI has been filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) and is legally a part of the prospectus. The SEC maintains
a Web site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains the SAI, material incorporated
by reference, and other information regarding registrants that file
electronically with the SEC. The Table of Contents of the SAI is on Page __
of this prospectus. For a free copy of the SAI, call us at (800)523-1661 or
write us at: One Tower Lane, Suite 3000, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
60181-4644.
INVESTMENT IN A VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO RISKS, INCLUDING THE
POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL. THE CONTRACTS ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF,
OR GUARANTEED OR ENDORSED BY, ANY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND ARE NOT FEDERALLY
INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, THE FEDERAL RESERVE
BOARD, OR ANY OTHER AGENCY.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR
ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL
OFFENSE.
May 1, 1998.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS
SUMMARY
FEE TABLE
EXAMPLES
1. THE ANNUITY CONTRACT
2. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)
3. PURCHASE
Purchase Payments
Allocation of Purchase Payments
Accumulation Units
4. INVESTMENT OPTIONS
AIM Variable Insurance Funds, Inc.
Alliance Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.
Cova Series Trust
General American Capital Company
Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust
Investors Fund Series
Liberty Variable Investment Trust
Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc.
MFS Variable Insurance Trust
Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds
Putnam Variable Trust
Templeton Variable Products Series Fund
Transfers
Dollar Cost Averaging Program
Automatic Rebalancing Program
Approved Asset Allocation Programs
Voting Rights
Substitution
5. EXPENSES
Insurance Charges
Contract Maintenance Charge
Withdrawal Charge
Reduction or Elimination of the
Withdrawal Charge
Premium Taxes
Transfer Fee
Income Taxes
Investment Portfolio Expenses
6. TAXES
Annuity Contracts in General
Qualified and Non-Qualified Contracts
Withdrawals - Non-Qualified Contracts
Withdrawals - Qualified Contracts
Withdrawals - Tax-Sheltered Annuities
Diversification
7. ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY
Systematic Withdrawal Program
8. PERFORMANCE
9. DEATH BENEFIT
Upon Your Death
Death of Annuitant
10. OTHER INFORMATION
Cova
The Separate Account
Distributor
Ownership
Beneficiary
Assignment
Suspension of Payments or Transfers
Financial Statements
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX - PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS
We have tried to make this prospectus as readable and understandable for you
as possible. By the very nature of the contract, however, certain technical
words or terms are unavoidable. We have identified the following as some of
these words or terms. They are identified in the text in italic and the page
that is indicated here is where we believe you will find the best explanation
for the word or term.
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Accumulation Phase
Accumulation Unit
Annuitant
Annuity Date
Annuity Options
Annuity Payments
Annuity Unit
Beneficiary
Fixed Account
Income Phase
Investment Portfolios
Joint Owner
Non-Qualified
Owner
Purchase Payment
Qualified
Tax Deferral
SUMMARY
THE SECTIONS IN THIS SUMMARY CORRESPOND TO SECTIONS IN THIS PROSPECTUS WHICH
DISCUSS THE TOPICS IN MORE DETAIL.
1. THE ANNUITY CONTRACT. The fixed and variable annuity contract offered by Cova
is a contract between you, the owner, and Cova, an insurance company. The
contract provides a means for investing on a tax-deferred basis in a fixed
account of Cova and 43 investment portfolios. The contract is intended for
retirement savings or other long-term investment purposes and provides for a
death benefit and guaranteed income options.
The fixed account offers an interest rate that is guaranteed by the insurance
company, Cova. While your money is in the fixed account, the interest your
money will earn as well as your principal is guaranteed by Cova.
This contract also offers 43 investment portfolios which are listed in Section
4. These portfolios are designed to offer a potentially better return than the
fixed account. However, this is NOT guaranteed. You can also lose your money.
You can put money in up to 15 of the investment portfolios and the fixed
account. (If you are participating in an asset allocation program, this limit
may not apply.) You can transfer between accounts up to 12 times a year without
charge or tax implications. After 12 transfers, the charge is $25 or 2%
of the amount transferred, whichever is less.
The contract, like all deferred annuity contracts, has two phases: the
accumulation phase and the income phase. During the accumulation phase, earnings
accumulate on a tax-deferred basis and are taxed as income when you make a
withdrawal. The income phase occurs when you begin receiving regular payments
from your contract.
The amount of money you are able to accumulate in your account during the
accumulation phase will determine the amount of income payments during the
income phase.
2. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE). If you want to receive regular income
from your annuity, you can choose one of three options. Once you begin receiving
regular payments, you cannot change your payment plan. During the income
phase, you have the same investment choices you had during the accumulation
phase. You can choose to have payments come from the fixed account, the
investment portfolios or both. If you choose to have any part of your
payments come from the investment portfolios, the dollar amount of your payments
may go up or down.
3. PURCHASE. You can buy this Contract with $5,000 or more under most
circumstances. You can add $500 or more any time you like during the
accumulation phase. Your registered representative can help you fill out the
proper forms.
4. INVESTMENT OPTIONS. You can put your money in the following investment
portfolios which are described in the prospectuses for the funds. Currently,
if you are not participating in an asset allocation program, you can only
invest in 15 investment portfolios at any one time.
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS, INC.:
MANAGED A I M ADVISORS, INC.
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
AIM V.I. International Equity Fund
AIM V.I. Value Fund
ALLIANCE VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.:
MANAGED BY ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L.P.
Premier Growth Portfolio
Real Estate Investment Portfolio
COVA SERIES TRUST:
MANAGED BY J. P. MORGAN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
Small Cap Stock Portfolio
Large Cap Stock Portfolio
Select Equity Portfolio
International Equity Portfolio
Quality Bond Portfolio
MANAGED BY LORD, ABBETT & CO.
Bond Debenture Portfolio
Large Cap Research Portfolio
Developing Growth Portfolio
Mid Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Abbett Growth & Income Portfolio
GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY:
MANAGED BY CONNING ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Money Market Fund
GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST:
MANAGED BY GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund
MANAGED BY GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL
Goldman Sachs International Equity Fund
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund
INVESTORS FUND SERIES:
MANAGED BY SCUDDER KEMPER INVESTMENTS, INC.
Kemper Small Cap Value Portfolio
Kemper Government Securities Portfolio
Kemper Small Cap Growth Portfolio
LIBERTY VARIABLE INVESTMENT TRUST:
MANAGED BY NEWPORT FUND MANAGEMENT INC.
Newport Tiger, Variable Series
LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND, INC.:
MANAGED BY LORD, ABBETT & CO.
Growth and Income Portfolio
MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST:
MANAGED BY MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY
MFS Emerging Growth Series
MFS Research Series
MFS Growth With Income Series
MFS High Income Series
MFS World Governments Series
MFS/Foreign & Colonial Emerging Markets Equity Series
OPPENHEIMER VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUNDS:
MANAGED BY OPPENHEIMERFUNDS, INC.
Oppenheimer High Income Fund
Oppenheimer Bond Fund
Oppenheimer Growth Fund
Oppenheimer Growth & Income Fund
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST:
MANAGED BY PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
Putnam VT Growth and Income Fund
Putnam VT International Growth Fund
Putnam VT International New Opportunities Fund
Putnam VT New Value Fund
Putnam VT Vista Fund
TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
MANAGED BY TEMPLETON ASSET MANAGEMENT LTD.
Templeton Developing Markets Fund, Class 1 Shares
MANAGED BY TEMPLETON INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.
Templeton International Fund, Class 1 Shares
MANAGED BY FRANKLIN MUTUAL ADVISERS, INC.
Mutual Shares Investments Fund, Class 1 Shares
Depending upon market conditions, you can make or lose money in any of these
portfolios.
5. EXPENSES. The contract has insurance features and investment features,
and there are costs related to each.
Each year Cova deducts a $30 contract maintenance charge from your contract.
During the accumulation phase, Cova currently waives this charge if the
value of your contract is at least $50,000. Cova also deducts for its
insurance charges which total 1.40% of the average daily value of your
contract allocated to the investment portfolios.
If you take your money out, Cova may assess a withdrawal charge which is equal
to 5% of the purchase payment you withdraw. When you begin receiving regular
income payments from your annuity, Cova will assess a state premium tax
charge, if applicable, which ranges from 0%-4% depending upon the state.
There are also investment charges which currently range from .205% to 1.60% of
the average daily value of the investment portfolio depending upon the
investment portfolio.
6. TAXES. Your earnings are not taxed until you take them out. If you take money
out during the accumulation phase, earnings come out first and are taxed as
income. If you are younger than 59 1/2 when you take money out, you may be
charged a 10% federal tax penalty on the earnings. Payments during the income
phase are considered partly a return of your original investment. That part of
each payment is not taxable as income.
7. ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY. You can take money out at any time during the
accumulation phase. After the first year, you can take up to 10% of your total
purchase payments each year without charge from Cova. Withdrawals in excess of
that will be charged 5% of each payment you take out. Each purchase payment
you add to your Contract has its own 5 year withdrawal charge period. After
Cova has had a payment for 5 years, there is no charge for withdrawing that
payment. Of course, you may also have to pay income tax and a tax penalty
on any money you take out.
8. PERFORMANCE. The value of the contract will vary up or down depending upon
the investment performance of the Portfolio(s) you choose. Cova provides
performance information in the Appendix and the SAI. Past performance is not a
guarantee of future results.
9. DEATH BENEFIT. If you die before moving to the income phase, the person you
have chosen as your beneficiary will receive a death benefit.
10. OTHER INFORMATION.
Free Look. If you cancel the contract within 10 days after receiving it (or
whatever period is required in your state), we will send your money back without
assessing a withdrawal charge. You will receive whatever your contract is worth
on the day we receive your request. This may be more or less than your original
payment. If we're required by law to return your original payment, we reserve
the right to put your money in the Money Market Fund during the free look period
and will refund the greater of your original payment (less any withdrawals) or
the value of your contract.
No Probate. In most cases, when you die, the person you choose as your
beneficiary will receive the death benefit without going through probate.
Who should purchase the Contract? The contract is designed for people
seeking long-term tax-deferred accumulation of assets, generally for retirement
or other long-term purposes. The tax-deferred feature is most attractive to
people in high federal and state tax brackets. You should not buy this contract
if you are looking for a short-term investment or if you cannot take the risk of
getting back less money than you put in.
Additional Features. This contract has additional features you might be
interested in. These include:
You can arrange to have money automatically sent to you each month while
your contract is still in the accumulation phase. Of course, you'll have to pay
taxes on money you receive. We call this feature the Systematic Withdrawal
Program.
You can arrange to have a regular amount of money automatically invested in
investment portfolios each month, theoretically giving you a lower average cost
per unit over time than a single one time purchase. We call this feature Dollar
Cost Averaging.
You can arrange to automatically readjust the money between investment
portfolios periodically to keep the blend you select. We call this feature
Automatic Rebalancing.
Under certain circumstances, Cova will give you your money without a
withdrawal charge if you need it while you're in a nursing home. We call this
feature the Nursing Home Waiver.
These features are not available in all states and may not be suitable for your
particular situation.
11. INQUIRIES. If you need more information, please contact us at:
Cova Life Sales Company
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
800-523-1661
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE FEE TABLE
OWNER TRANSACTION EXPENSES
Withdrawal Charge (see Note 2 below) 5% of purchase payment withdrawn
TRANSFER FEE (see Note 3 below)
No charge for first 12 transfers in a contract year; thereafter, the fee
is $25 per transfer or, if less, 2% of the amount transferred.
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CONTRACT MAINTENANCE CHARGE (see Note 4 below) $30 per contract per year
SEPARATE ACCOUNT ANNUAL EXPENSES
(as a percentage of average account value)
Mortality and Expense Risk Premium 1.25%
Administrative Expense Charge .15%
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TOTAL SEPARATE ACCOUNT
ANNUAL EXPENSES 1.40%
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO EXPENSES
(as a percentage of the average daily net assets of an investment portfolio)
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS, INC.
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Management Total Annual
Fees Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
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Managed by A I M Advisors, Inc.
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund+ .63% .05% .68%
AIM V.I. International Equity Fund+ .75% .18% .93%
AIM V.I. Value Fund+ .62% .08% .70%
+ A I M Advisors, Inc. ("AIM") may from time to time voluntarily waive or reduce
its respective fees. Effective May 1, 1998, the Funds reimburse AIM in an amount
up to 0.25% of the average net asset value of each Fund, for expenses incurred
in providing or assuring that participating insurance companies provide, certain
administrative services. Currently the fee only applies to the average net asset
value of each Fund in excess of the net asset value of each fund as calculated
on April 30, 1998.
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ALLIANCE VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.
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Total Annual
Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
Management
Fees
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Managed by Alliance Capital
Management L.P.
Premier Growth Portfolio* 1.00% .08% 1.08%
Real Estate Investment Portfolio**/*** 0% .95% .95%
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* The adviser to the Fund discontinued the expense reimbursement with respect to the
Premier Growth Portfolio effective May 1, 1998.
**The expenses shown with respect to the Real Estate Investment Portfolio are net of
voluntary reimbursements. Expenses have been capped at .95% annually and the adviser
to the Fund intends to continue such reimbursements for the foreseeable future. The
estimated expenses for the Real Estate Investment Portfolio, before reimbursement,
are: .90% management fees and 1.41% for other expenses.
***Annualized.
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COVA SERIES TRUST
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Total Annual
Other Expenses Portfolio
Management (after expense (after expense
Fees reimbursement)(1) reimbursement)(1)
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Managed by J.P. Morgan
Investment Management Inc.
Select Equity Portfolio .75% .10% .85%
Small Cap Stock Portfolio .85% .10% .95%
International Equity Portfolio .85% .10% .95%
Quality Bond Portfolio .55% .10% .65%
Large Cap Stock Portfolio .65% .10% .75%
Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.
Bond Debenture Portfolio .75% .10% .85%
Mid Cap Value Portfolio* 1.00% .10% 1.10%
Large Cap Research Portfolio* 1.00% .10% 1.10%
Developing Growth Portfolio* .90% .10% 1.00%
Lord Abbett Growth and Income
Portfolio** .65% .10% .75%
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(1) Since August 20, 1990, Cova has been reimbursing the investment portfolios
of Cova Series Trust for all operating expenses (exclusive of the management
fees) in excess of approximately .10%. Absent the expense reimbursement,
the percentages shown for total annual portfolio expenses (on an annualized basis)
for the year or period ended December 31, 1997 would have been 1.00% for the Select
Equity Portfolio, 1.39% for the Small Cap Stock Portfolio, 1.53% for the International
Equity Portfolio, 1.08% for the Quality Bond Portfolio, 1.08% for the Large Cap Stock
Portfolio, 1.07% for the Bond Debenture Portfolio, 8.41% for the Mid-Cap Value
Portfolio, 10.04% for the Large Cap Research Portfolio and 9.00% for the Developing
Growth Portfolio.
* Annualized. The Portfolio commenced investment operations on August 20, 1997.
** Estimated. The Portfolio has not commenced investment operations yet.
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GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY
Management Total Annual
Fees Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
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Managed by Conning Asset
Management Company
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Money Market Fund .125% .08% .205%
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GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
Total Annual
Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
Management (after expense (after expense
Fees reimbursement)* reimbursement)*
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Managed by Goldman Sachs Asset
Management
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Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund .75% .15% .90%
Managed by Goldman Sachs Asset
Management International
Goldman Sachs International
Equity Fund 1.00% .25% 1.25%
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund .90% .15% 1.05%
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*The investment advisers have voluntarily agreed to reduce or limit certain "Other
Expenses" of such Funds (excluding management fees, taxes, interest and brokerage
fees and litigation, indemnification and other extraordinary expenses) to the
extent such expenses exceed the amounts set forth above under "Other Expenses".
The reductions or limits, if any, are calculated monthly on a non-cumulative
basis and may be discontinued or modified by the investment advisers in their
discretion at any time.
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INVESTORS FUND SERIES
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Management Total Annual
Fees Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
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Managed by Scudder Kemper
Investments, Inc.
Kemper Small Cap Value Portfolio .75% .09% .84%
Kemper Government Securities Portfolio .55% .09% .64%
Kemper Small Cap Growth Portfolio .65% .06% .71%
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LIBERTY VARIABLE INVESTMENT TRUST
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Management Total Annual
Fees Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
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Managed by Newport Fund
Management Inc.
Newport Tiger, Variable Series .90% .37% 1.27%
LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND, INC.
Management 12b-1 Total Annual
Fees Fees Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
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Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.
Growth and Income Portfolio* .50% .15% .02% .67%
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*The Growth and Income Portfolio of Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. has a 12b-1
plan which provides for payments to Lord, Abbett & Co. for remittance to a
life insurance company for certain distribution expenses (see the Fund
Prospectus). The 12b-1 plan provides that such remittances, in the aggregate,
will not exceed .15%, on an annual basis, of the daily net asset value of
shares of the Growth and Income Portfolio. For the year ending December 31,
1998, the 12b-1 fees are estimated to be .15%. The examples below for this
Portfolio reflect the 12b-1 fees estimated.
</FN>
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Total Annual
Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
Management (after expense (after expense
Fees reimbursement)* reimbursement)*
----------- --------------------- -------------------
Managed by Massachusetts Financial
Services Company
MFS Emerging Growth Series .75% .12% .87%
MFS Research Series .75% .13% .88%
MFS Growth With Income Series .75% .25% 1.00%
MFS High Income Series .75% .25% 1.00%
MFS World Governments Series .75% .25% 1.00%
MFS/Foreign & Colonial Emerging
Markets Equity Series 1.25% .25% 1.50%
<FN>
*The adviser has agreed to bear expenses for the Series, subject to
reimbursement by the Series, so that the Series' "Other Expenses" do not
exceed .25% annually. Absent such reimbursement, "Total Annual Portfolio
Expenses" would be: 1.10% for the MFS Growth With Income
Series; 1.15% for the MFS High Income Series and the MFS World Governments
Series; and are estimated to be 5.92% for the MFS/Foreign & Colonial
Emerging Markets Equity Series.
</FN>
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPPENHEIMER VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUNDS
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Total Annual
Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
Management
Fees
----------- --------------------- -------------------
Managed by OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
Oppenheimer High Income Fund .75% .07% .82%
Oppenheimer Bond Fund .73% .05% .78%
Oppenheimer Growth Fund .73% .02% .75%
Oppenheimer Growth & Income Fund .75% .08% .83%
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund .75% .08% .83%
<FN>
</FN>
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST
Management Total Annual
Fees Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
---- -------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Managed by Putnam Investment
Management, Inc.
Putnam VT Growth and Income Fund .47% .04% .51%
Putnam VT International Growth Fund* .73% .47% 1.20%
Putnam VT International New
Opportunities Fund .92% .68% 1.60%
Putnam VT New Value Fund .70% .15% .85%
Putnam VT Vista Fund .65% .22% .87%
*The management fees and "Other Expenses" shown in the table reflect an expense
limitation. In the absence of an expense limitation, management fees, "Other
Expenses" and total annual portfolio expenses would have been: .80%, .47% and
1.27% respectively for the Putnam VT International Growth Fund and 1.20%, .68%
and 1.88% respectively for the Putnam VT International New Opportunites Fund.
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
Management Total Annual
Fees Other Expenses Portfolio Expenses
----------- --------------------- --------------------
Templeton Developing Markets Fund,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class 1 Shares 1.25% .33% 1.58%
Templeton International Fund,
Class 1 Shares* .69% .19% .88%
Mutual Shares Investments Fund,
Class 1 Shares (Estimates)** .40% .60% 1.00%
<FN>
*Management Fees and Total Annual Portfolio expenses have been restated to
reflect the management fee schedule approved by shareholders and effective
May 1, 1997. See fund prospectus for details. Actual Management Fees and
Total Annual Portfolio Expenses during 1997 were lower.
**The Manager has agreed in advance to waive management fees and make
certain payments to reduce fund expenses as necessary so that Total Annual
Portfolio Expenses do not exceed 1.00% of the fund's Class 1 net assets
through 1998. The Manager may end this arrangement without notice at a
later date. Estimated Management Fees, Other Expenses and Total Annual
Portfolio Expenses before any waivers would be .60%, .60% and 1.20%,
respectively.
</FN>
</TABLE>
EXAMPLES
You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment, assuming a
5% annual return on assets:
(a)upon surrender at the end of each time period;
(b)if the contract is not surrendered or is annuitized.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Time Periods
1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
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AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS, INC.
Managed by A I M Advisors, Inc.
<S> <C> <C>
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund (a)$72.09 (a)$113.03
(b)$22.09 (b)$ 68.03
AIM V.I. International Equity Fund (a)$74.60 (a)$120.57
(b)$24.60 (b)$ 75.57
AIM V.I. Value Fund (a)$72.29 (a)$113.63
(b)$22.29 (b)$ 68.63
ALLIANCE VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND,
INC.
Managed by Alliance Capital
Management L.P.
Premier Growth Portfolio (a)$76.10 (a)$125.06
(b)$26.10 (b)$ 80.06
Real Estate Investment Portfolio (a)$74.80 (a)$121.17
(b)$24.80 (b)$ 76.17
COVA SERIES TRUST
Managed by J.P. Morgan Investment
Management Inc.
Small Cap Stock Portfolio (a)$74.80 (a)$121.17 (a)$175.00 (a)$276.23
(b)$24.80 (b)$ 76.17 (b)$130.00 (b)$276.23
Large Cap Stock Portfolio (a)$72.80 (a)$115.15 (a)$164.95 (a)$256.13
(b)$22.80 (b)$ 70.15 (b)$119.95 (b)$256.13
Select Equity Portfolio (a)$73.80 (a)$118.16 (a)$169.99 (a)$266.24
(b)$23.80 (b)$ 73.16 (b)$124.99 (b)$266.24
International Equity Portfolio (a)$74.80 (a)$121.17 (a)$175.00 (a)$276.23
(b)$24.80 (b)$ 76.17 (b)$130.00 (b)$276.23
Quality Bond Portfolio (a)$71.79 (a)$112.12 (a)$159.89 (a)$245.92
(b)$21.79 (b)$ 67.12 (b)$114.89 (b)$245.92
Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.
Bond Debenture Portfolio (a)$73.80 (a)$118.16 (a)$169.99 (a)$266.24
(b)$23.80 (b)$ 73.16 (b)$124.99 (b)$266.24
Large Cap Research Portfolio (a)$76.30 (a)$125.66
(b)$26.30 (b)$ 80.66
Developing Growth Portfolio (a)$75.30 (a)$122.67
(b)$25.30 (b)$ 77.67
Mid Cap Value Portfolio (a)$76.30 (b)$125.66
(b)$26.30 (b)$ 80.66
Lord Abbett Growth & Income Portfolio (a)$72.80 (a)$115.15
(b)$22.80 (b)$ 70.15
GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY
Managed by Conning Asset Management
Company
Money Market Fund (a)$67.31 (a)$ 98.54 (a)$137.02 (a)$199.08
(b)$17.31 (b)$ 53.54 (a)$ 92.02 (b)$199.08
GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST:
Managed by Goldman Sachs Asset
Management
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund (a)$74.30 (a)$119.67
(b)$24.30 (b)$ 74.67
Managed by Goldman Sachs Asset
Management International
Goldman Sachs International Equity
Fund (a)$77.80 (a)$130.14
(b)$27.80 (b)$ 85.14
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund (a)$75.80 (a)$124.17
(b)$25.80 (b)$ 79.17
INVESTORS FUND SERIES
Managed by Scudder Kemper Investments, Inc.
Kemper Small Cap Value Portfolio (a)$73.70 (a)$117.86
(b)$23.70 (b)$ 72.86
Kemper Government Securities Portfolio (a)$71.69 (a)$111.82
(b)$21.69 (b)$ 66.82
Kemper Small Cap Growth Portfolio (a)$72.39 (a)$113.94
(b)$22.39 (b)$ 68.94
LIBERTY VARIABLE INVESTMENT TRUST
Managed by Newport Fund Management Inc.
Newport Tiger, Variable Series (a)$78.00 (a)$130.73
(b)$28.00 (b)$ 85.73
LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND, INC.
Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.
Growth and Income Portfolio (a)$71.99 (a)$112.73
(b)$21.99 (b)$ 67.73
MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
Managed by Massachusetts Financial
Services Company
MFS Emerging Growth Series (a)$74.00 (a)$118.76
(b)$24.00 (b)$ 73.76
MFS Research Series (a)$74.10 (a)$119.07
(b)$24.10 (b)$ 74.07
MFS Growth With Income Series (a)$75.30 (a)$122.67
(b)$25.30 (b)$ 77.67
MFS High Income Series (a)$75.30 (a)$122.67
(b)$25.30 (b)$ 77.67
MFS World Governments Series (a)$75.30 (a)$122.67
(b)$25.30 (b)$ 77.67
MFS/Foreign & Colonial Emerging
Markets Equity Series (a)$80.29 (a)$137.54
(b)$30.29 (b)$ 92.54
OPPENHEIMER VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUNDS
Managed by Oppenheimer Funds, Inc.
Oppenheimer High Income Fund (a)$73.50 (a)$117.26
(b)$23.50 (b)$ 72.26
Oppenheimer Bond Fund (a)$73.10 (a)$116.05
(b)$23.10 (b)$ 71.05
Oppenheimer Growth Fund (a)$72.80 (a)$115.15
(b)$22.80 (b)$ 70.15
Oppenheimer Growth & Income Fund (a)$73.60 (a)$117.56
(b)$23.60 (b)$ 72.56
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund (a)$73.60 (a)$117.56
(b)$23.60 (b)$ 72.56
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST
Managed by Putnam Investment Management, Inc.
Putnam VT Growth and Income Fund (a)$70.39 (a)$107.87
(b)$20.39 (b)$ 62.87
Putnam VT International Growth Fund (a)$77.30 (a)$128.65
(b)$27.30 (b)$ 83.65
Putnam VT International New
Opportunities Fund (a)$81.28 (a)$140.49
(b)$31.28 (b)$ 95.49
Putnam VT New Value Fund (a)$73.80 (a)$118.16
(b)$23.80 (b)$ 73.16
Putnam VT Vista Fund (a)$74.00 (a)$118.76
(b)$24.00 (b)$ 73.76
TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
Managed by Templeton Asset Management
Ltd.
Templeton Developing Markets Fund,
Class 1 Shares (a)$81.08 (a)$139.90
(b)$31.08 (b)$ 94.90
Managed by Templeton Investment
Counsel, Inc.
Templeton International Fund, Class
1 Shares (a)$74.10 (a)$119.07
(b)$24.10 (b)$ 74.07
Managed by Franklin Mutual Advisers, Inc.
Mutual Shares Investments Fund,
Class 1 Shares (a)$75.30 (a)$122.67
(b)$25.30 (b)$ 77.67
</TABLE>
EXPLANATION OF FEE TABLE AND EXAMPLES
1. The purpose of the Fee Table is to show you the various expenses you will
incur directly or indirectly with the contract. The Fee Table reflects
expenses of the Separate Account as well as of the investment portfolios.
2. The withdrawal charge is 5% of the purchase payments you withdraw. After
Cova has had a purchase payment for 5 years, there is no charge by Cova for a
withdrawal of that purchase payment. You may also have to pay income tax and a
tax penalty on any money you take out. After the first year, you can take up
to 10% of your total purchase payments each year without a charge from Cova.
3. Cova will not charge you the transfer fee even if there are more than 12
transfers in a year if the transfer is for the Dollar Cost Averaging,
Automatic Rebalancing or Approved Asset Allocation Programs.
4. During the accumulation phase, Cova will not charge the contract
maintenance charge if the value of your contract is $50,000 or more, although,
if you make a complete withdrawal, Cova will charge the contract maintenance
charge.
5. Premium taxes are not reflected. Premium taxes may apply depending on the
state where you live.
6. The assumed average contract size is $30,000.
7. THE EXAMPLES SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE
EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE GREATER OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN.
1. THE ANNUITY CONTRACT
This Prospectus describes the Fixed and Variable Annuity Contract offered by
Cova.
An annuity is a contract between you, the owner, and an insurance company (in
this case Cova), where the insurance company promises to pay you an income, in
the form of annuity payments, beginning on a designated date that's at least
30 days in the future. Until you decide to begin receiving annuity payments,
your annuity is in the accumulation phase. Once you begin receiving annuity
payments, your contract switches to the income phase. The Contract benefits
from tax deferral.
Tax deferral means that you are not taxed on earnings or appreciation on the
assets in your contract until you take money out of your contract.
The contract is called a variable annuity because you can choose among 43
investment portfolios and, depending upon market conditions, you can make or
lose money in any of these portfolios. If you select the variable annuity
portion of the contract, the amount of money you are able to accumulate
in your contract during the accumulation phase depends upon the investment
performance of the investment portfolio(s) you select. The amount of the
annuity payments you receive during the income phase from the variable
annuity portion of the contract also depends upon the investment
performance of the investment portfolios you select for the income
phase.
The contract also contains a fixed account. The fixed account offers an
interest rate that is guaranteed by Cova. Cova guarantees that the interest
credited to the fixed account will not be less than 3% per year. If you
select the fixed account, your money will be placed with the other general
assets of Cova. If you select the fixed account, the amount of money you are
able to accumulate in your contract during the accumulation phase depends
upon the total interest credited to your contract. The amount of the annuity
payments you receive during the income phase from the fixed account
portion of the contract will remain level for the entire income phase.
As owner of the contract, you exercise all rights under the contract. You can
change the owner at any time by notifying Cova in writing. You and your spouse
can be named joint owners. We have described more information on this in
Section 10 - Other Information.
2. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)
Under the contract you can receive regular income payments. You can choose the
month and year in which those payments begin. We call that date the annuity
date. Your annuity date must be the first day of a calendar month. You can
also choose among income plans. We call those annuity options.
We ask you to choose your annuity date and annuity option when you purchase
the contract. You can change either at any time before the annuity date with
30 days notice to us. Your annuity date cannot be any earlier than one month
after you buy the contract. Annuity payments must begin by the annuitant's
85th birthday or 10 years from the date the contract was issued, whichever is
later. The annuitant is the person whose life we look to when we make annuity
payments.
If you do not choose an annuity option at the time you purchase the contract,
we will assume that you selected Option 2 which provides a life annuity with
10 years of guaranteed payments.
During the income phase, you have the same investment choices you had just
before the start of the income phase. At the annuity date, you can choose
whether payments will come from the fixed account, the investment portfolio(s)
or a combination of both. If you don't tell us otherwise, your annuity
payments will be based on the investment allocations that were in place on the
annuity date.
If you choose to have any portion of your annuity payments come from the
investment portfolio(s), the dollar amount of your payment will depend upon 3
things: 1) the value of your contract in the investment portfolio(s) on the
annuity date, 2) the 3% assumed investment rate used in the annuity table for
the contract, and 3) the performance of the investment portfolios you
selected. If the actual performance exceeds the 3% assumed rate, your annuity
payments will increase. Similarly, if the actual rate is less than 3%, your
annuity payments will decrease.
You can choose one of the following annuity options or any other annuity
option acceptable to Cova. After annuity payments begin, you cannot change
the annuity option.
OPTION 1. LIFE ANNUITY. Under this option, we will make an annuity payment
each month so long as the annuitant is alive. After the annuitant dies, we
stop making annuity payments.
OPTION 2. LIFE ANNUITY WITH 5, 10 OR 20 YEARS GUARANTEED. Under this option,
we will make an annuity payment each month so long as the annuitant is alive.
However, if, when the annuitant dies, we have made annuity payments for less
than the selected guaranteed period, we will then continue to make annuity
payments for the rest of the guaranteed period to the beneficiary. If the
beneficiary does not want to receive annuity payments, he or she can ask us
for a single lump sum.
OPTION 3. JOINT AND LAST SURVIVOR ANNUITY. Under this option, we will make
annuity payments each month so long as the annuitant and a second person are
both alive. When either of these people dies, we will continue to make annuity
payments, so long as the survivor continues to live. The amount of the annuity
payments we will make to the survivor can be equal to 100%, 66 2/3% or 50% of
the amount that we would have paid if both were alive.
Annuity payments are made monthly unless you have less than $5,000 to apply
toward a payment ($2,000 if the contract is issued in Massachusetts or Texas).
In that case, Cova may provide your annuity payment in a single lump sum.
Likewise, if your annuity payments would be less than $100 a month ($20 in
Texas), Cova has the right to change the frequency of payments so that your
annuity payments are at least $100 ($20 in Texas).
3. PURCHASE
PURCHASE PAYMENTS
A purchase payment is the money you give us to buy the contract. The minimum
we will accept is $5,000 when the contract is bought as a non-qualified
contract. If you are buying the contract as part of an IRA (Individual
Retirement Annuity), 401(k) or other qualified plan, the minimum we will
accept is $2,000. The maximum we accept is $1 million without our prior
approval. You can make additional purchase payments of $500 or more to
either type of contract.
ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PAYMENTS
When you purchase a contract, we will allocate your purchase payment to the
fixed account and/or one or more of the investment portfolios you have
selected. If you make additional purchase payments, we will allocate them in
the same way as your first purchase payment unless you tell us otherwise.
If you change your mind about owning this contract, you can cancel it within
10 days after receiving it (or the period required in your state). When you
cancel the contract within this time period, Cova will not assess a withdrawal
charge. You will receive back whatever your contract is worth on the day we
receive your request. In certain states, or if you have purchased the contract
as an IRA, we may be required to give you back your purchase payment if you
decide to cancel your contract within 10 days after receiving it (or whatever
period is required in your state). If that is the case, we reserve the
right to put your purchase payment in the Money Market Fund of General
American Capital Company for 15 days before we allocate your first purchase
payment to the investment portfolio(s) you have selected. (In some states,
the period may be longer.) Currently, Cova directly allocates your purchase
payment to the investment portfolios and/or fixed account you select.
Once we receive your purchase payment and the necessary information, we will
issue your contract and allocate your first purchase payment within 2 business
days. If you do not give us all of the information we need, we will contact
you to get it. If for some reason we are unable to complete this process
within 5 business days, we will either send back your money or get your
permission to keep it until we get all of the necessary information. If you
add more money to your contract by making additional purchase payments, we
will credit these amounts to your contract within one business day. Our
business day closes when the New York Stock Exchange closes, usually 4:00 p.m.
Eastern time.
ACCUMULATION UNITS
The value of the variable annuity portion of your contract will go up or down
depending upon the investment performance of the investment portfolio(s) you
choose. In order to keep track of the value of your contract, we use a unit of
measure we call an accumulation unit. (An accumulation unit works like a share
of a mutual fund.) During the income phase of the contract we call the unit an
annuity unit.
Every day we determine the value of an accumulation unit for each of the
investment portfolios. We do this by:
1. determining the total amount of money invested in the particular
investment portfolio;
2. subtracting from that amount any insurance charges and any other charges
such as taxes we have deducted; and
3. dividing this amount by the number of outstanding accumulation units.
The value of an accumulation unit may go up or down from day to day.
When you make a purchase payment, we credit your contract with accumulation
units. The number of accumulation units credited is determined by dividing the
amount of the purchase payment allocated to an investment portfolio by the
value of the accumulation unit for that investment portfolio.
We calculate the value of an accumulation unit for each investment portfolio
after the New York Stock Exchange closes each day and then credit your
contract.
EXAMPLE:
On Monday we receive an additional purchase payment of $5,000 from you. You
have told us you want this to go to the Quality Bond Portfolio. When the New
York Stock Exchange closes on that Monday, we determine that the value of an
accumulation unit for the Quality Bond Portfolio is $13.90. We then divide
$5,000 by $13.90 and credit your contract on Monday night with 359.71
accumulation units for the Quality Bond Portfolio.
4. INVESTMENT OPTIONS
The contract offers 43 investment portfolios which are listed below.
Currently, if you are not participating in an asset allocation program, you
can only invest in 15 investment portfolios at any one time. Additional
investment portfolios may be available in the future.
YOU SHOULD READ THE PROSPECTUSES FOR THESE FUNDS CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING.
COPIES OF THESE PROSPECTUSES ARE ATTACHED TO THIS PROSPECTUS. CERTAIN
PORTFOLIOS CONTAINED IN THE FUND PROSPECTUSES MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE WITH YOUR
CONTRACT.
AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE FUNDS, INC.
AIM Variable Insurance Funds, Inc. is a mutual fund with multiple
portfolios. A I M Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to each portfolio.
The following portfolios are available under the contract:
AIM V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund
AIM V.I. International Equity Fund
AIM V.I. Value Fund
ALLIANCE VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND, INC.
Alliance Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. is a mutual fund with multiple
portfolios. Alliance Capital Management L.P. is the investment adviser to
each portfolio. The following portfolios are available under the contract:
Premier Growth Portfolio
Real Estate Investment Portfolio
COVA SERIES TRUST
Cova Series Trust is managed by Cova Investment Advisory Corporation (Cova
Advisory), which is an affiliate of Cova. Cova Series Trust is a mutual
fund with multiple portfolios. Cova Advisory has engaged sub-advisers to
provide investment advice for the individual investment portfolios. The
following portfolios are available under the contract:
J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. is the sub-adviser to the following
portfolios:
Small Cap Stock Portfolio
Large Cap Stock Portfolio
Select Equity Portfolio
International Equity Portfolio
Quality Bond Portfolio
Lord, Abbett & Co. is the sub-adviser to the following portfolios:
Bond Debenture Portfolio
Large Cap Research Portfolio
Developing Growth Portfolio
Mid Cap Value Portfolio
Lord Abbett Growth & Income Portfolio
GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY
General American Capital Company is a mutual fund with multiple portfolios.
Each portfolio is managed by Conning Asset Management Company. The following
portfolio is available under the contract:
Money Market Fund
GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust is a mutual fund with multiple
portfolios. Goldman Sachs Asset Management is the investment adviser for the
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund and Goldman Sachs Asset Management
International is the investment adviser for the Goldman Sachs International
Equity Fund and Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund. The following portfolios
are available under the contract:
Goldman Sachs Growth and Income Fund
Goldman Sachs International Equity Fund
Goldman Sachs Global Income Fund
INVESTORS FUND SERIES
Investors Fund Series is a mutual fund with multiple portfolios. Scudder
Kemper Investments, Inc. is the investment adviser for the Kemper
Government Securities Portfolio, the Kemper Small Cap Growth Portfolio and
the Kemper Small Cap Value Portfolio. The following portfolios are available
under the contract:
Kemper Small Cap Value Portfolio
Kemper Government Securities Portfolio
Kemper Small Cap Growth Portfolio
LIBERTY VARIABLE INVESTMENT TRUST
Liberty Variable Investment Trust is a mutual fund with multiple portfolios.
Liberty Advisory Services Corp. (LASC) is the investment manager to the
Trust. LASC has engaged Newport Fund Management, Inc. as sub-adviser to
provide investment advice for the Newport Tiger, Variable Series. The
following portfolio is available under the contract:
Newport Tiger, Variable Series (a portfolio investing in equity securities of
companies located in certain countries of Asia).
LORD ABBETT SERIES FUND, INC.
Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. is a mutual fund. The following portfolio
managed by Lord, Abbett & Co. is available under the contract:
Growth and Income Portfolio
MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
MFS Variable Insurance Trust is a mutual fund with multiple portfolios.
Massachusetts Financial Services Company is the investment adviser to each
portfolio. The following portfolios are available under the contract:
MFS Emerging Growth Series
MFS Research Series
MFS Growth With Income Series
MFS High Income Series
MFS World Governments Series
MFS/Foreign & Colonial Emerging Markets Equity Series
OPPENHEIMER VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUNDS
Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds is a mutual fund with multiple portfolios.
OppenheimerFunds, Inc. is the investment adviser to each portfolio. The
following portfolios are available under the contract:
Oppenheimer High Income Fund
Oppenheimer Bond Fund
Oppenheimer Growth Fund
Oppenheimer Growth & Income Fund
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond Fund
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST
Putnam Variable Trust is a mutual fund with multiple portfolios. Putnam
Investment Management, Inc. is the investment adviser to each portfolio. The
following portfolios are available under the contract:
Putnam VT Growth and Income Fund
Putnam VT International Growth Fund
Putnam VT International New Opportunities Fund
Putnam VT New Value Fund
Putnam VT Vista Fund (a stock portfolio)
TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS SERIES FUND
Templeton Variable Products Series Fund is a mutual fund with multiple
portfolios. Each portfolio has two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class
2. The portfolios available in connection with your contract are Class 1
shares. Templeton Asset Management Ltd. is the investment adviser for the
Templeton Developing Markets Fund, Templeton Investment Counsel, Inc. is
the investment adviser for the Templeton International Fund and Franklin
Mutual Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser for the Mutual Shares
Investments Fund. The following portfolios are available under the
contract:
Templeton Developing Markets Fund, Class 1 Shares
Templeton International Fund, Class 1 Shares
Mutual Shares Investments Fund, Class 1 Shares
Shares of the investment portfolios may be offered in connection with certain
variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies of various
life insurance companies which may or may not be affiliated with Cova. Certain
investment portfolios may also be sold directly to qualified plans. The funds
do not believe that offering their shares in this manner will be disadvantageous
to you.
Cova may enter into certain arrangements under which it is reimbursed by the
investment portfolios' advisors, distributors and/or affiliates for the
administrative services which it provides to the portfolios.
TRANSFERS
You can transfer money among the fixed account and the investment
portfolios.
Cova has reserved the right during the year to terminate or modify the
transfer provisions described above.
You can make transfers by telephone. If you own the contract with a joint
owner, unless Cova is instructed otherwise, Cova will accept instructions from
either you or the other owner. Cova will use reasonable procedures to confirm
that instructions given us by telephone are genuine. If Cova fails to use such
procedures, we may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent
instructions. Cova tape records all telephone instructions.
TRANSFERS DURING THE ACCUMULATION PHASE.
You can make 12 transfers every year during the accumulation phase without
charge. We measure a year from the anniversary of the day we issued your
contract. You can make a transfer to or from the fixed account and to or from
any investment portfolio. If you make more than 12 transfers in a year, there
is a transfer fee deducted. The fee is $25 per transfer or, if less, 2% of the
amount transferred. The following apply to any transfer during the
accumulation phase:
1. Your request for transfer must clearly state which investment portfolio(s)
or the fixed account are involved in the transfer.
2. Your request for transfer must clearly state how much the transfer is for.
3. You cannot make any transfers within 7 calendar days of the annuity date.
TRANSFERS DURING THE INCOME PHASE. You can only make transfers between the
investment portfolios once each year. We measure a year from the anniversary
of the day we issued your contract. You cannot transfer from the fixed account
to an investment portfolio, but you can transfer from one or more investment
portfolios to the fixed account at any time.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING PROGRAM
The Dollar Cost Averaging Program allows you to systematically transfer a set
amount each month from the Money Market Fund or the fixed account to any
of the other investment portfolio(s). By allocating amounts on a regular
schedule as opposed to allocating the total amount at one particular time, you
may be less susceptible to the impact of market fluctuations. The
Dollar Cost Averaging Program is available only during the accumulation
phase.
The minimum amount which can be transferred each month is $500. You must have
at least $6,000 in the Money Market Fund or the fixed account, (or the
amount required to complete your program, if less) in order to participate in
the Dollar Cost Averaging Program. There is no additional charge for
participating in the Dollar Cost Averaging Program.
If you participate in the Dollar Cost Averaging Program, the transfers made
under the program are not taken into account in determining any transfer fee.
AUTOMATIC REBALANCING PROGRAM
Once your money has been allocated among the investment portfolios, the
performance of each portfolio may cause your allocation to shift. You can
direct us to automatically rebalance your contract to return to your original
percentage allocations by selecting our Automatic Rebalancing Program. You can
tell us whether to rebalance quarterly, semi-annually or annually. We will
measure these periods from the anniversary of the date we issued your
contract. The transfer date will be the 1st day after the end of the period
you selected. The Automatic Rebalancing Program is available only during the
accumulation phase. There is no additional charge for participating in the
Automatic Rebalancing Program. If you participate in the Automatic
Rebalancing Program, the transfers made under the program are not taken into
account in determining any transfer fee.
EXAMPLE:
Assume that you want your initial purchase payment split between 2 investment
portfolios. You want 40% to be in the Quality Bond Portfolio and 60% to be in
the Select Equity Portfolio. Over the next 2 1/2 months the bond market does
very well while the stock market performs poorly. At the end of the first
quarter, the Quality Bond Portfolio now represents 50% of your holdings
because of its increase in value. If you had chosen to have your holdings
rebalanced quarterly, on the first day of the next quarter, Cova would sell
some of your units in the Quality Bond Portfolio to bring its value back to
40% and use the money to buy more units in the Select Equity Portfolio to
increase those holdings to 60%.
APPROVED ASSET ALLOCATION PROGRAMS
Cova recognizes the value to certain owners of having available, on a
continuous basis, advice for the allocation of your money among the investment
options available under the contracts. Certain providers of these types of
services have agreed to provide such services to owners in accordance with
Cova's administrative rules regarding such programs.
Cova has made no independent investigation of these programs. Cova has only
established that these programs are compatible with our administrative systems
and rules. Approved asset allocation programs are only available during the
accumulation phase.
Even though Cova permits the use of approved asset allocation programs, the
contract was not designed for professional market timing organizations.
Repeated patterns of frequent transfers are disruptive to the operations of
the investment portfolios, and when Cova becomes aware of such disruptive
practices, we may modify the transfer provisions of the contract.
If you participate in an Approved Asset Allocation Program, the transfers made
under the program are not taken into account in determining any transfer fee.
VOTING RIGHTS
Cova is the legal owner of the investment portfolio shares. However, Cova
believes that when an investment portfolio solicits proxies in conjunction
with a vote of shareholders, it is required to obtain from you and other
owners instructions as to how to vote those shares. When we receive those
instructions, we will vote all of the shares we own in proportion to those
instructions. This will also include any shares that Cova owns on its own
behalf. Should Cova determine that it is no longer required to comply with the
above, we will vote the shares in our own right.
SUBSTITUTION
Cova may be required to substitute one of the investment portfolios you have
selected with another portfolio. We would not do this without the prior
approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission. We will give you notice of
our intent to do this.
5. EXPENSES
There are charges and other expenses associated with the contracts that reduce
the return on your investment in the contract. These charges and expenses are:
INSURANCE CHARGES
Each day, Cova makes a deduction for its insurance charges. Cova does this as
part of its calculation of the value of the accumulation units and the annuity
units. The insurance charge has two parts: 1) the mortality and expense risk
premium and 2) the administrative expense charge.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK PREMIUM. This charge is equal, on an annual basis,
to 1.25% of the daily value of the contracts invested in an investment
portfolio, after expenses have been deducted. This charge is for all the
insurance benefits e.g., guarantee of annuity rates, the death benefits, for
certain expenses of the contract, and for assuming the risk (expense risk)
that the current charges will be insufficient in the future to cover the cost
of administering the contract. If the charges under the contract are not
sufficient, then Cova will bear the loss. Cova does, however, expect to profit
from this charge. The mortality and expense risk premium cannot be increased.
Cova may use any profits it makes from this charge to pay for the costs of
distributing the contract.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CHARGE. This charge is equal, on an annual basis, to
.15% of the daily value of the contracts invested in an investment portfolio,
after expenses have been deducted. This charge, together with the contract
maintenance charge (see below), is for all the expenses associated with the
administration of the contract. Some of these expenses are: preparation of the
contract, confirmations, annual reports and statements, maintenance of
contract records, personnel costs, legal and accounting fees, filing fees, and
computer and systems costs. Because this charge is taken out of every unit
value, you may pay more in administrative costs than those that are associated
solely with your contract. Cova does not intend to profit from this charge.
However, if this charge and the contract maintenance charge are not enough to
cover the costs of the contracts in the future, Cova will bear the loss.
CONTRACT MAINTENANCE CHARGE
During the accumulation phase, every year on the anniversary of the date when
your contract was issued, Cova deducts $30 from your contract as a contract
maintenance charge. (In South Carolina, the charge is the lesser of $30 or 2%
of the value of the contract.) This charge is for administrative expenses (see
above). This charge cannot be increased.
Cova will not deduct this charge during the accumulation phase if, when the
deduction is to be made, the value of your contract is $50,000 or more.
Cova may some time in the future discontinue this practice and deduct the
charge.
If you make a complete withdrawal from your contract, the contract maintenance
charge will also be deducted. A pro rata portion of the charge will be
deducted if the annuity date is other than an anniversary. After the annuity
date, the charge will be collected monthly out of the annuity payment.
WITHDRAWAL CHARGE
During the accumulation phase, you can make withdrawals from your contract.
Cova keeps track of each purchase payment. Once a year after the first year,
you can withdraw up to 10% of your total purchase payments and no withdrawal
charge will be assessed on the 10%, if on the day you make your withdrawal the
value of your contract is $5,000 or more. Otherwise, the charge is 5% of each
purchase payment you take out. However, after Cova has had a purchase payment
for 5 years, there is no charge when you withdraw that purchase payment. For
purposes of the withdrawal charge, Cova treats withdrawals as coming from the
oldest purchase payment first. When the withdrawal is for only part of the
value of your contract, the withdrawal charge is deducted from the remaining
value in your contract.
NOTE: For tax purposes, withdrawals are considered to have come from the last
money into the contract. Thus, for tax purposes, earnings are considered to
come out first.
Cova does not assess the withdrawal charge on any payments paid out as annuity
payments or as death benefits.
After you have owned the contract for one year, if you, or your joint owner,
become confined to a nursing home or hospital for at least 90 consecutive
days under a doctor's care and you need part or all of the money from your
contract, Cova will not impose a withdrawal charge. You or your joint owner
cannot have been so confined when you purchased your contract if you want to
take advantage of this provision (confinement must begin after the first
contract anniversary). This is called the Nursing Home Waiver. This provision
is not available in all states.
REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF THE WITHDRAWAL CHARGE
Cova will reduce or eliminate the amount of the withdrawal charge when the
contract is sold under circumstances which reduce its sales expense. Some
examples are: if there is a large group of individuals that will be purchasing
the contract or a prospective purchaser already had a relationship with Cova.
Cova will not deduct a withdrawal charge under a contract issued to an
officer, director or employee of Cova or any of its affiliates.
PREMIUM TAXES
Some states and other governmental entities (e.g., municipalities) charge
premium taxes or similar taxes. Cova is responsible for the payment of these
taxes and will make a deduction from the value of the contract for them. Some
of these taxes are due when the contract is issued, others are due when
annuity payments begin. It is Cova's current practice to not charge anyone for
these taxes until annuity payments begin. Cova may some time in the future
discontinue this practice and assess the charge when the tax is due. Premium
taxes generally range from 0% to 4%, depending on the state.
TRANSFER FEE
You can make 12 free transfers every year. We measure a year from the day we
issue your contract. If you make more than 12 transfers a year, we will deduct
a transfer fee of $25 or 2% of the amount that is transferred whichever is
less.
If the transfer is part of the Dollar Cost Averaging Program, the Automatic
Rebalancing Program or an Approved Asset Allocation Program, it will not
count in determining the transfer fee.
INCOME TAXES
Cova will deduct from the contract for any income taxes which it incurs
because of the contract. At the present time, we are not making any such
deductions.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO EXPENSES
There are deductions from and expenses paid out of the assets of the various
investment portfolios, which are described in the attached fund prospectuses.
6. TAXES
NOTE: Cova has prepared the following information on taxes as a general
discussion of the subject. It is not intended as tax advice to any individual.
You should consult your own tax adviser about your own circumstances. Cova has
included in the Statement of Additional Information an additional discussion
regarding taxes.
ANNUITY CONTRACTS IN GENERAL
Annuity contracts are a means of setting aside money for future needs -
usually retirement. Congress recognized how important saving for retirement
was and provided special rules in the Internal Revenue Code (Code) for
annuities.
Simply stated these rules provide that you will not be taxed on the earnings
on the money held in your annuity contract until you take the money out. This
is referred to as tax deferral. There are different rules as to how you will
be taxed depending on how you take the money out and the type of contract -
qualified or non-qualified (see following sections).
You, as the owner, will not be taxed on increases in the value of your
contract until a distribution occurs - either as a withdrawal or as annuity
payments. When you make a withdrawal you are taxed on the amount of the
withdrawal that is earnings. For annuity payments, different rules apply. A
portion of each annuity payment is treated as a partial return of your
purchase payments and will not be taxed. The remaining portion of the annuity
payment will be treated as ordinary income. How the annuity payment is divided
between taxable and non-taxable portions depends upon the period over which
the annuity payments are expected to be made. Annuity payments received after
you have received all of your purchase payments are fully includible in
income.
When a non-qualified contract is owned by a non-natural person
(e.g.,corporation or certain other entities other than tax-qualified trusts),
the contract will generally not be treated as an annuity for tax purposes.
QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED CONTRACTS
If you purchase the contract as an individual and not under any pension plan,
specially sponsored program or an individual retirement annuity, your contract
is referred to as a non-qualified contract.
If you purchase the contract under a pension plan, specially sponsored
program, or an individual retirement annuity, your contract is referred to as
a qualified contract. Examples of qualified plans are: Individual Retirement
Annuities (IRAs), Tax-Sheltered Annuities (sometimes referred to as 403(b)
contracts), H.R. 10 Plans (sometimes referred to as Keogh Plans), and pension
and profit-sharing plans, which include 401(k) plans.
WITHDRAWALS - NON-QUALIFIED CONTRACTS
If you make a withdrawal from your contract, the Code treats such a withdrawal
as first coming from earnings and then from your purchase payments. Such
withdrawn earnings are includible in income.
The Code also provides that any amount received under an annuity contract
which is included in income may be subject to a penalty. The amount of the
penalty is equal to 10% of the amount that is includible in income. Some
withdrawals will be exempt from the penalty. They include any amounts: (1)
paid on or after the taxpayer reaches age 59 1/2; (2) paid after you die; (3)
paid if the taxpayer becomes totally disabled (as that term is defined in the
Code); (4) paid in a series of substantially equal payments made annually (or
more frequently) under a lifetime annuity; (5) paid under an immediate
annuity; or (6) which come from purchase payments made prior to August 14,
1982.
WITHDRAWALS - QUALIFIED CONTRACTS
The above information describing the taxation of non-qualified contracts does
not apply to qualified contracts. There are special rules that govern with
respect to qualified contracts. We have provided a more complete discussion in
the Statement of Additional Information.
WITHDRAWALS - TAX-SHELTERED ANNUITIES
The Code limits the withdrawal of purchase payments made by owners from
certain Tax-Sheltered Annuities. Withdrawals can only be made when an owner:
(1) reaches age 59 1/2; (2) leaves his/her job; (3) dies; (4) becomes disabled
(as that term is defined in the Code); or (5) in the case of hardship.
However, in the case of hardship, the owner can only withdraw the purchase
payments and not any earnings.
DIVERSIFICATION
The Code provides that the underlying investments for a variable annuity must
satisfy certain diversification requirements in order to be treated as an
annuity contract. Cova believes that the investment portfolios are being
managed so as to comply with the requirements.
Neither the Code nor the Internal Revenue Service Regulations issued to date
provide guidance as to the circumstances under which you, because of the
degree of control you exercise over the underlying investments, and not Cova
would be considered the owner of the shares of the investment portfolios. If
this occurs, it will result in the loss of the favorable tax treatment for the
contract. It is unknown to what extent owners are permitted to select
investment portfolios, to make transfers among the investment portfolios or
the number and type of investment portfolios owners may select from. If any
guidance is provided which is considered a new position, then the guidance
would generally be applied prospectively. However, if such guidance is
considered not to be a new position, it may be applied retroactively. This
would mean that you, as the owner of the contract, could be treated as the
owner of the investment portfolios.
Due to the uncertainty in this area, Cova reserves the right to modify the
contract in an attempt to maintain favorable tax treatment.
7. ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY
You can have access to the money in your contract:
(1) by making a withdrawal (either a partial or a complete withdrawal); (2) by
electing to receive annuity payments; or (3) when a death benefit is paid to
your beneficiary. Under most circumstances, withdrawals can only be made
during the accumulation phase.
When you make a complete withdrawal you will receive the value of the contract
on the day you made the withdrawal less any applicable withdrawal charge, less
any premium tax and less any contract maintenance charge. (See Section 5.
Expenses for a discussion of the charges.)
Unless you instruct Cova otherwise, any partial withdrawal will be made
pro-rata from all the investment portfolios and the fixed account you
selected. Under most circumstances the amount of any partial withdrawal must
be for at least $500. Cova requires that after a partial withdrawal is made
you keep at least $500 in any selected investment portfolio.
INCOME TAXES, TAX PENALTIES AND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY TO ANY
WITHDRAWAL YOU MAKE.
There are limits to the amount you can withdraw from a qualified plan referred
to as a 403(b) plan. For a more complete explanation see Section 6. Taxes and
the discussion in the Statement of Additional Information.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PROGRAM
If you are 59 1/2 or older, you may use the Systematic Withdrawal Program.
This program provides an automatic monthly payment to you of up to 10% of your
total purchase payments each year. No withdrawal charge will be made for these
payments. Cova does not have any charge for this program, but reserves the
right to charge in the future. If you use this program, you may not also make
a single 10% free withdrawal. For a discussion of the withdrawal charge and
the 10% free withdrawal, see Section 5. Expenses.
INCOME TAXES MAY APPLY TO SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWALS.
8. PERFORMANCE
Cova periodically advertises performance of the various investment portfolios.
Cova will calculate performance by determining the percentage change in the
value of an accumulation unit by dividing the increase (decrease) for that
unit by the value of the accumulation unit at the beginning of the period.
This performance number reflects the deduction of the insurance charges and
the investment portfolio expenses. It does not reflect the deduction of any
applicable contract maintenance charge and withdrawal charge. The deduction
of any applicable contract maintenance charge and withdrawal charges would
reduce the percentage increase or make greater any percentage decrease.
Any advertisement will also include total return figures which reflect the
deduction of the insurance charges, contract maintenance charge, withdrawal
charges and the investment portfolio expenses.
For periods starting prior to the date the contracts were first offered, the
performance will be based on the historical performance of the corresponding
investment portfolios for the periods commencing from the date on which the
particular investment portfolio was made available through the Separate
Account. In addition, for certain investment portfolios performance may be
shown for the period commencing from the inception date of the investment
portfolio. These figures should not be interpreted to reflect actual
historical performance of the Separate Account.
Cova may, from time to time, include in its advertising and sales materials,
tax deferred compounding charts and other hypothetical illustrations, which
may include comparisons of currently taxable and tax deferred investment
programs, based on selected tax brackets.
The Appendix contains performance information that you may find informative.
Future performance will vary and results shown are not necessarily
representative of future results.
9. DEATH BENEFIT
UPON YOUR DEATH
If you die before annuity payments begin, Cova will pay a death benefit to
your beneficiary (see below). If you have a joint owner, the death benefit
will be paid when the first of you dies. Joint owners must be spouses. The
surviving joint owner will be treated as the beneficiary.
The amount of death benefit depends on how old you or your joint owner is.
Prior to you, or your joint owner, reaching age 80, the death benefit will be
the greatest of:
1. Total purchase payments, less withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges
paid on the withdrawals); or
2. The value of your contract at the time the death benefit is to be paid; or
3. The greatest of the values resulting from taking the contract value on any
five (5) year contract anniversary prior to the date of your death or the
joint owner's death, plus any payments you made subsequent to that contract
anniversary, less any withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid on the
withdrawals) subsequent to that contract anniversary.
After you, or your joint owner, reaches age 80, the death benefit will be the
greatest of:
1. Total purchase payments, less withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid
on the withdrawals); or
2. The value of your contract at the time the death benefit is to be paid;
or
3. The greatest of the values resulting from taking the contract value on any
prior five (5) year contract anniversary on or before your or the joint
owner's 80th birthday, plus any purchase payments made after that contract
anniversary, less any withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid on the
withdrawals) made after that contract anniversary.
If you have a joint owner, the death benefit is determined based on the age of
the oldest joint owner and the death benefit is payable on the death of the
first joint owner.
The death benefit described above may not be available in your state. In
those states where it is not available, the death benefit will be as follows:
The amount of the death benefit depends on how old you or your joint owner is.
Prior to you, or your joint owner, reaching age 80, the death benefit will be
the greater of:
1. Total purchase payments, less withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid
on the withdrawals);
2. The value of your contract at the time the death benefit is to be paid; or
3. The value of your contract on the most recent five year anniversary before
the date of death, plus any subsequent purchase payments, less any withdrawals
(and any withdrawal charges paid on the withdrawals).
After you, or your joint owner, reaches age 80, the death benefit will be the
greater of:
1. Total purchase payments, less any withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges
paid on the withdrawals);
2. The value of your contract at the time the death benefit is to be paid; or
3. The value of your contract on the most recent five year anniversary on or
before you or your joint owner reaches age 80, plus any subsequent purchase
payments, less any withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid on the
withdrawals).
CHECK YOUR CONTRACT AND APPLICABLE ENDORSEMENT FOR YOUR DEATH BENEFIT.
The entire death benefit must be paid within 5 years of the date of death
unless the beneficiary elects to have the death benefit payable under an
annuity option. The death benefit payable under an annuity option must be paid
over the beneficiary's lifetime or for a period not extending beyond the
beneficiary's life expectancy. Payment must begin within one year of the date
of death. If the beneficiary is the spouse of the owner, he/she can continue
the contract in his/her own name at the then current value. If a lump sum
payment is elected and all the necessary requirements are met, the payment
will be made within 7 days.
DEATH OF ANNUITANT
If the annuitant, not an owner or joint owner, dies before annuity payments
begin, you can name a new annuitant. If no annuitant is named within 30 days
of the death of the annuitant, you will become the annuitant. However, if the
owner is a non-natural person (for example, a corporation), then the death or
change of annuitant will be treated as the death of the owner, and a new
annuitant may not be named.
Upon the death of the annuitant after annuity payments begin, the death
benefit, if any, will be as provided for in the annuity option selected.
10. OTHER INFORMATION
COVA
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company (Cova) was incorporated on
August 17, 1981 as Assurance Life Company, a Missouri corporation, and changed
its name to Xerox Financial Services Life Insurance Company in 1985. On June
1, 1995, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General American Life Insurance Company
purchased Cova which on that date changed its name to Cova Financial Services
Life Insurance Company.
Cova is licensed to do business in the District of Columbia and all states
except California, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont.
THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Cova has established a separate account, Cova Variable Annuity Account One
(Separate Account), to hold the assets that underlie the contracts. The Board
of Directors of Cova adopted a resolution to establish the Separate Account
under Missouri insurance law on February 24, 1987. We have registered the
Separate Account with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a unit
investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The assets of the Separate Account are held in Cova's name on behalf of the
Separate Account and legally belong to Cova. However, those assets that
underlie the contracts, are not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any
other business Cova may conduct. All the income, gains and losses (realized or
unrealized) resulting from these assets are credited to or charged against the
contracts and not against any other contracts Cova may issue.
DISTRIBUTOR
Cova Life Sales Company (Life Sales), One Tower Lane, Suite 3000, Oakbrook
Terrace, Illinois 60181-4644, acts as the distributor of the contracts. Life
Sales is an affiliate of Cova.
Commissions will be paid to broker-dealers who sell the contracts.
Broker-dealers will be paid commissions up to 5.75% of purchase payments but,
under certain circumstances, may be paid an additional .5% commission.
Sometimes, Cova enters into an agreement with the broker-dealer to pay the
broker-dealer persistency bonuses, in addition to the standard commissions.
OWNERSHIP
OWNER. You, as the owner of the contract, have all the rights under the
contract. Prior to the annuity date, the owner is as designated at the time
the contract is issued, unless changed. On and after the annuity date, the
annuitant is the owner. The beneficiary becomes the owner when a death benefit
is payable.
JOINT OWNER. The contract can be owned by joint owners. Any joint owner must
be the spouse of the other owner (except in Pennsylvania). Upon the death of
either joint owner, the surviving spouse will be the designated beneficiary.
Any other beneficiary designation at the time the contract was issued or as
may have been later changed will be treated as a contingent beneficiary unless
otherwise indicated.
BENEFICIARY
The beneficiary is the person(s) or entity you name to receive any death
benefit. The beneficiary is named at the time the contract is issued unless
changed at a later date. Unless an irrevocable beneficiary has been named, you
can change the beneficiary at any time before you die.
ASSIGNMENT
You can assign the contract at any time during your lifetime. Cova will not be
bound by the assignment until it receives the written notice of the
assignment. Cova will not be liable for any payment or other action we take in
accordance with the contract before we receive notice of the assignment. AN
ASSIGNMENT MAY BE A TAXABLE EVENT.
If the contract is issued pursuant to a qualified plan, there may be
limitations on your ability to assign the contract.
SUSPENSION OF PAYMENTS OR TRANSFERS
Cova may be required to suspend or postpone payments for withdrawals or
transfers for any period when:
1. the New York Stock Exchange is closed (other than customary weekend and
holiday closings);
2. trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted;
3. an emergency exists as a result of which disposal of shares of the
investment portfolios is not reasonably practicable or Cova cannot reasonably
value the shares of the investment portfolios;
4. during any other period when the Securities and Exchange Commission, by
order, so permits for the protection of owners.
Cova has reserved the right to defer payment for a withdrawal or transfer from
the fixed account for the period permitted by law but not for more than six
months.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of Cova and the Separate Account have
been included in the Statement of Additional Information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Company
Experts
Legal Opinions
Distribution
Performance Information
Federal Tax Status
Annuity Provisions
Financial Statements
APPENDIX
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
FUTURE PERFORMANCE WILL VARY AND THE RESULTS SHOWN ARE NOT NECESSARILY
REPRESENTATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
PART 1
The contracts are relatively new and therefore have no performance history.
However, the Separate Account has invested in certain portfolios for some time
and has an investment performance history. In order to show how the historical
performance of the Separate Account affects the contract's accumulation unit
values, the following performance was developed. The information is based upon
the historical experience of the Separate Account and portfolios and is for the
periods shown. The chart below shows the investment performance of the Separate
Account and the accumulation unit performance calculated by assuming that the
contracts were invested in the Separate Account for the same periods.
Column A presents performance figures for the accumulation units which reflect
the insurance charges and fees and expenses of each portfolio. Column B presents
performance figures for the accumulation units which reflect the insurance
charges, the contract maintenance charge, the fees and expenses of each
portfolio, and assumes that you make a withdrawal at the end of the period and
herefore the withdrawal charge is reflected.
TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 12/31/97:
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Accumulation Unit Performance
Column A Column B
(reflects insurance (reflects all charges
charges and portfolio and portfolio
expenses) expenses)
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Separate Account
Inception Date Since Since
Portfolio in Portfolio 1 yr 5 yrs Inception 1 yr 5 yrs Inception
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COVA SERIES TRUST
Small Cap Stock 5/1/96 19.31% --- 16.10% 14.12% --- 13.38%
Large Cap Stock 5/1/96 31.36% --- 26.87% 26.15% --- 24.29%
Select Equity 5/1/96 29.67% --- 21.97% 24.48% --- 19.33%
International Equity 5/1/96 4.52% --- 7.14% (0.64)% --- 4.31%
Quality Bond 5/1/96 7.58% --- 7.42% 2.43% --- 4.60%
Bond Debenture 5/1/96 14.05% --- 15.69% 8.87% --- 12.97%
Mid-Cap Value 8/20/97 --- --- 4.68% --- --- (0.54)%
Large Cap Research 8/20/97 --- --- (1.00)% --- --- (6.21)%
Developing Growth 8/20/97 --- --- 5.28% --- --- 0.06%
GENERAL AMERICAN
CAPITAL COMPANY
Money Market 6/3/96 4.24% --- 4.18% (0.91)% --- 1.13%
LORD ABBETT SERIES
FUND, INC.
Growth and Income 12/11/89 22.91% 16.28% 14.99% 17.48% 15.25% 14.59%
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PART 2
The contracts are relatively new and therefore have no performance history.
However, certain portfolios have been in existence for some time and have an
investment performance history. In order to show how the historical
performance of the portfolios affects the contract's accumulation unit
values, the following performance was developed. The information is based
upon the historical experience of the portfolios and is for the periods
shown. The chart below shows the investment performance of the portfolios
and the accumulation unit performance calculated by assuming that the
contracts were invested in the portfolios for the same periods.
The performance figures in Column A reflect the fees and expenses paid by each
portfolio. Column B presents performance figures for the accumulation units
which reflect the insurance charges and the fees and expenses of each portfolio.
Column C presents performance figures for the accumulation units which reflect
the insurance charges, the contract maintenance charge, the fees and expenses
of each portfolio, and assumes that you make a withdrawal at the end of the
period and therefore the withdrawal charge is reflected.
TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 12/31/97:
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Portfolio Performance Accumulation Unit Performance
Column A Column B Column C
(reflects insurance (reflects all charges
charges and and portfolio expenses)
portfolio expenses)
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Portfolio 10 yrs or 10 yrs or 10 yrs or
Inception since since since
Portfolio Date 1 yr 5 yrs inception 1 yr 5 yrs inception 1 yr 5 yrs inception
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AIM VARIABLE INSURANCE
FUNDS, INC.
AIM V.I. Capital 5/5/93 13.51% -- 18.65% 12.11% -- 17.25% 7.01% -- 12.65%
Appreciation
AIM V.I. International 5/5/93 6.94% -- 12.91% 5.54% -- 11.51% 0.44% -- 6.91%
Equity
AIM V.I. Value 5/5/93 23.69% -- 19.76% 22.29% -- 18.36% 17.19% -- 13.76%
ALLIANCE VARIABLE PRODUCTS
SERIES FUND, INC.
Premier Growth 6/26/92 33.86% 21.06% 21.72% 32.46% 19.66% 20.32% 27.36% 15.06% 20.22%
Real Estate Investment 1/9/97 -- -- 23.40% -- -- 22.00% -- -- 16.90%
LIBERTY VARIABLE INVESTMENT
TRUST
Newport Tiger, Variable
Series 5/1/95 (31.14)% -- (4.47)% (32.54)% -- (5.87)% (37.64)% -- (10.47)%
GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY
Money Market 10/1/87 5.71% 4.89% 5.99% 4.31% 3.49% 4.59% (0.79)% (1.11)% 4.49%
INVESTORS FUND SERIES
Kemper Small Cap Value 5/1/96 21.73% -- 13.74% 20.33% -- 12.34% 15.23% -- 7.74%
Kemper Government
Securities 9/3/87 8.96% 6.61% 7.98% 7.56% 5.21% 6.58% 2.46% 0.61% 6.48%
Kemper Small Cap Growth 5/2/94 34.20% -- 25.83% 32.80% -- 24.43% 27.70% -- 19.83%
MFS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
MFS Emerging Growth 7/24/95 21.90% -- 23.53% 20.50% -- 22.13% 15.40% -- 17.53%
MFS Research 7/26/95 20.26% -- 22.13% 18.86% -- 20.73% 13.76% -- 16.13%
MFS Growth with Income 10/9/95 29.78% -- 27.61% 28.38% -- 26.21% 23.28% -- 21.61%
MFS High Income 7/26/95 13.62% -- 12.66% 12.22% -- 11.26% 7.12% -- 6.66%
MFS World Governments 6/14/94 (1.13)% -- 4.92% (2.53)% -- 3.52% (7.63)% -- (1.08)%
OPPENHEIMER VARIABLE ACCOUNT
FUNDS
Oppenheimer High Income 4/30/86 12.21% 13.75% 14.32% 10.81% 12.35% 12.92% 5.71% 7.75% 12.82%
Oppenheimer Bond 4/3/85 9.25% 8.23% 9.50% 7.85% 6.83% 8.10% 2.75% 2.23% 8.00%
Oppenheimer Growth 4/3/85 26.68% 18.61% 16.67% 25.28% 17.21% 15.27% 20.18% 12.61% 15.17%
Oppenheimer Growth & Income 7/5/95 32.48% -- 37.24% 31.08% -- 35.84% 25.98% -- 31.24%
Oppenheimer Strategic Bond 5/3/93 8.71% -- 7.64% 7.31% -- 6.24% 2.21% -- 1.64%
PUTNAM VARIABLE TRUST
Putnam VT Growth and Income 2/1/88 24.15 18.87% 16.64% 22.75% 17.47% 15.24% 17.65% 12.87% 15.14%
Putnam VT New Value 1/2/97 -- -- 17.60% -- -- 16.20% -- -- 11.10%
Putnam VT Vista 1/2/97 -- -- 23.21% -- -- 21.81% -- -- 16.71%
Putnam VT International
Growth 1/2/97 -- -- 16.13% -- -- 14.73% -- -- 9.63%
Putnam VT International New
Opportunities 1/2/97 -- -- (0.10)% -- -- (1.50)% -- -- (6.60)%
TEMPLETON VARIABLE PRODUCTS
SERIES FUND
Templeton Developing
Markets Fund, Class 1
Shares* 3/1/96 (29.22)% -- (19.78)% (30.62)% -- (21.18)% (35.72)% -- (25.78)%
Templeton International
Fund, Class 1 Shares 5/1/92 13.95% 18.71% 15.05% 12.55% 17.31% 13.65% 7.45% 12.71% 13.55%
*Past fee waivers by the portfolio's manager increased its total returns.
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Attn: Variable Products
One Tower Lane
Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-4644
Please send me, at no charge, the Statement of Additional Information
dated May 1, 1998 for The Annuity Contract issued by Cova.
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PART A - VERSION B
THE FIXED
AND VARIABLE ANNUITY
ISSUED BY
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
AND
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
This prospectus describes the Fixed and Variable Annuity Contract offered by
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company (Cova).
The annuity contract has 6 investment choices - a fixed account which offers an
interest rate which is guaranteed by Cova, and 5 investment portfolios listed
below. The 5 investment portfolios are part of the Russell Insurance Funds or
General American Capital Company. You can put your money in the fixed account
and/or any of these investment portfolios.
RUSSELL INSURANCE FUNDS:
MANAGED BY FRANK RUSSELL
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Multi-Style Equity
Aggressive Equity
Non-U.S.
Core Bond
GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY:
MANAGED BY CONNING ASSET
MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Money Market
Please read this prospectus before investing and keep it on file for future
reference. It contains important information about the Cova Fixed and Variable
Annuity Contract.
To learn more about the Cova Fixed and Variable Annuity Contract, you can obtain
a copy of the Statement of Additional Information (SAI) dated May 1, 1998.
The SAI has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is
legally a part of the prospectus. The SEC maintains a Web site (http://www.sec.
gov) that contains the SAI, material incorporated by reference, and other
information regarding registrants that file electronically with the SEC. The
Table of Contents of the SAI is on Page __ of this prospectus. For a free copy
of the SAI, call us at (800) 523-1661 or write us at: One Tower Lane, Suite
3000, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-4644.
INVESTMENT IN A VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO RISKS, INCLUDING THE
POSSIBLE LOSS OF PRINCIPAL. THE CONTRACTS ARE NOT DEPOSITS OR OBLIGATIONS OF, OR
GUARANTEED OR ENDORSED BY, ANY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND ARE NOT FEDERALLY
INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD,
OR ANY OTHER AGENCY.
THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION NOR HAS THE COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY
OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
May 1, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS
SUMMARY
FEE TABLE
EXAMPLES
1. THE ANNUITY CONTRACT
2. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)
3. PURCHASE
Purchase Payments
Allocation of Purchase Payments
Accumulation Units
4. INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Russell Insurance Funds
General American Capital Company
Transfers
Dollar Cost Averaging Program
Automatic Rebalancing Program
Approved Asset Allocation Programs
Voting Rights
Substitution
5. EXPENSES
Insurance Charges
Contract Maintenance Charge
Withdrawal Charge
Reduction or Elimination of the
Withdrawal Charge
Premium Taxes
Transfer Fee
Income Taxes
Investment Portfolio Expenses
6. TAXES
Annuity Contracts in General
Qualified and Non-Qualified Contracts
Withdrawals - Non-Qualified Contracts
Withdrawals - Qualified Contracts
Withdrawals - Tax-Sheltered Annuities
Diversification
7. ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY
Systematic Withdrawal Program
8. PERFORMANCE
9. DEATH BENEFIT
Upon Your Death
Death of Annuitant
10. OTHER INFORMATION
Cova
The Separate Account
Distributor
Ownership
Beneficiary
Assignment
Suspension of Payments or Transfers
Financial Statements
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX
Performance Information
INDEX OF SPECIAL TERMS
We have tried to make this prospectus as readable and understandable for you as
possible. By the very nature of the contract, however, certain technical words
or terms are unavoidable. We have identified the following as some of these
words or terms. They are identified in the text in italic and the page that is
indicated here is where we believe you will find the best explanation for the
word or term.
Page
Accumulation Phase
Accumulation Unit
Annuitant
Annuity Date
Annuity Options
Annuity Payments
Annuity Unit
Beneficiary
Fixed Account
Income Phase
Investment Portfolios
Joint Owner
Non-Qualified
Owner
Purchase Payment
Qualified
Tax Deferral
SUMMARY
THE SECTIONS IN THIS SUMMARY CORRESPOND TO SECTIONS IN THIS PROSPECTUS WHICH
DISCUSS THE TOPICS IN MORE DETAIL.
1. THE ANNUITY CONTRACT. The fixed and variable annuity contract offered by Cova
is a contract between you, the owner, and Cova, an insurance company. The
Contract provides a means for investing on a tax-deferred basis in a fixed
account of Cova and 5 investment portfolios. The Contract is intended for
retirement savings or other long-term investment purposes and provides for a
death benefit and guaranteed income options.
The fixed account offers an interest rate that is guaranteed by the
insurance company, Cova. While your money is in the fixed account, the interest
your money will earn as well as your principal is guaranteed by Cova.
This contract also offers 5 investment portfolios which are listed in
Section 4. These portfolios are designed to offer a potentially better return
than the fixed account. However, this is NOT guaranteed. You can also lose your
money.
You can put money into any or all of the investment portfolios and the
fixed account. You can transfer between accounts up to 12 times a year without
charge or tax implications. After 12 transfers, the charge is $25 or 2% of the
amount transferred, whichever is less.
The contract, like all deferred annuity contracts, has two phases: the
accumulation phase and the income phase. During the accumulation phase, earnings
accumulate on a tax-deferred basis and are taxed as income when you make a
withdrawal. The income phase occurs when you begin receiving regular payments
from your contract.
The amount of money you are able to accumulate in your account during the
accumulation phase will determine the amount of income payments during the
income phase.
2. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE). If you want to receive regular income
from your annuity, you can choose one of three options. Once you begin receiving
regular payments, you cannot change your payment plan. During the income phase,
you have the same investment choices you had during the accumulation phase. You
can choose to have payments come from the fixed account, the investment
portfolios or both. If you choose to have any part of your payments come from
the investment portfolios, the dollar amount of your payments may go up or
down.
3. PURCHASE. You can buy this Contract with $5,000 or more under most
circumstances. You can add $500 or more any time you like during the
accumulation phase. Your registered representative can help you fill out the
proper forms.
4. INVESTMENT OPTIONS.
You can put your money in any or all of these investment portfolios which are
described in the prospectuses for the funds:
Managed by Frank Russell
Investment Management Company
Multi-Style Equity
Aggressive Equity
Non-U.S.
Core Bond
Managed by Conning Asset
Management Company
Money Market
Depending upon market conditions, you can make or lose money in any of these
portfolios.
5. EXPENSES. The contract has insurance features and investment features, and
there are costs related to each.
Each year Cova deducts a $30 contract maintenance charge from your contract.
During the accumulation phase, Cova currently waives this charge if the value of
your contract is at least $50,000. Cova also deducts for its insurance charges
which total 1.40% of the average daily value of your contract allocated to the
investment portfolios.
If you take your money out, Cova may assess a withdrawal charge which is
equal to 5% of the purchase payment you withdraw. When you begin receiving
regular income payments from your annuity, Cova will assess a state premium tax
charge, if applicable, which ranges from 0% - 4% depending upon the state.
There are also investment charges which currently range from .205% to 1.30%
of the average daily value of the investment portfolio depending upon the
investment portfolio.
6. TAXES. Your earnings are not taxed until you take them out. If you take money
out during the accumulation phase, earnings come out first and are taxed as
income. If you are younger than 59-1/2 when you take money out, you may be
charged a 10% federal tax penalty on the earnings. Payments during the income
phase are considered partly a return of your original investment. That part of
each payment is not taxable as income.
7. ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY. You can take money out at any time during the
accumulation phase. After the first year, you can take up to 10% of your total
purchase payments each year without charge from Cova. Withdrawals in excess of
that will be charged 5% of each payment you take out. Each purchase payment you
add to your Contract has its own 5 year withdrawal charge period. After Cova has
had a payment for 5 years, there is no charge for withdrawing that payment. Of
course, you may also have to pay income tax and a tax penalty on any money you
take out.
8. PERFORMANCE. The value of the contract will vary up or down depending upon
the investment performance of the Portfolio(s) you choose. Cova has provided
performance information in the Appendix and the SAI. Past performance is not a
guarantee of future results.
9. DEATH BENEFIT. If you die before moving to the income phase, the person you
have chosen as your beneficiary will receive a death benefit.
10. OTHER INFORMATION
Free Look. If you cancel the Contract within 10 days after receiving it (or
whatever period is required in your state), we will send your money back without
assessing a withdrawal charge. You will receive whatever your Contract is worth
on the day we receive your request. This may be more or less than your original
payment. If we're required by law to return your original payment, we reserve
the right to put your money in the Money Market Fund of General American
Capital Company during the free-look period and will refund the greater of your
original payment (less any withdrawals) or the value of your contract.
No Probate. In most cases, when you die, the person you choose as your
beneficiary will receive the death benefit without going through probate.
Who should purchase the Contract?
This contract is designed for people seeking long-term tax-deferred accumulation
of assets, generally for retirement or other long-term purposes. The
tax-deferred feature is most attractive to people in high federal and state tax
brackets. You should not buy this contract if you are looking for a short-term
investment or if you cannot take the risk of getting back less money than you
put in.
Additional Features. This contract has additional features you might be
interested in. These include:
You can arrange to have money automatically sent to you each month while
your contract is still in the accumulation phase. Of course, you'll have to pay
taxes on money you receive. We call this feature the Systematic Withdrawal
Program.
You can arrange to have a regular amount of money automatically invested in
investment portfolios each month, theoretically giving you a lower average cost
per unit over time than a single one time purchase. We call this feature Dollar
Cost Averaging.
You can arrange to automatically readjust the money between investment
portfolios periodically to keep the blend you select. We call this feature
Automatic Rebalancing.
Under certain circumstances, Cova will give you your money without a
withdrawal charge if you need it while you're in a nursing home. We call this
feature the Nursing Home Waiver.
These features are not available in all states and may not be suitable for your
particular situation.
11. INQUIRIES
If you need more information, please contact us at:
Cova Life Sales Company
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
800-523-1661
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE FEE TABLE
OWNER TRANSACTION EXPENSES
Withdrawal Charge (see Note 2 below)
5% of purchase payment withdrawn
Transfer Fee (see Note 3 below)
No charge for first 12 transfers in a contract year; thereafter, the fee is
$25 per transfer or, if less, 2% of the amount transferred.
Contract Maintenance Charge (see Note 4 below)
$30 per contract per year
Separate Account Annual Expenses
(as a percentage of average account value)
Mortality and Expense Risk Premium 1.25%
Administrative Expense Charge .15%
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TOTAL SEPARATE ACCOUNT
ANNUAL EXPENSES 1.40%
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Investment Portfolio Expenses
(as a percentage of the average daily net assets of an investment portfolio)
Other Expenses Total Annual
Management Fees (after expense Portfolio
(after fee waiver) reimbursement) Expenses
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RUSSELL INSURANCE FUNDS*
Managed by Frank Russell
Investment Management Company
Multi-Style Equity .09% .83% .92%
Aggressive Equity 0% 1.25% 1.25%
Non-U.S. 0% 1.30% 1.30%
Core Bond 0% .80% .80%
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GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY
Managed by Conning Asset
Management Company
Money Market .125% .08% .205%
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*The manager of Russell Insurance Funds has voluntarily agreed to waive a
portion of the management fee, up to the full amount of the fee, equal to the
amount by which the Fund's total operating expenses exceed the amounts set forth
above under "Total Annual Portfolio Expenses." Additionally, the manager has
voluntarily agreed to reimburse the Fund for all remaining expenses after fee
waivers which exceed the amount set forth above for each Fund under "Total
Annual Portfolio Expenses". Absent such waiver and reimbursement, the management
fees and total operating expenses would be .78% and 1.61% for the Multi-Style
Equity Fund; .95% and 2.22% for the Aggressive Equity Fund; .95% and 3.65% for
the Non-U.S. Fund; and .60% and 2.30% for the Core Bond Fund.
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EXAMPLES
You would pay the following expenses on a $1,000 investment, assuming a
5% annual return on assets:
a) upon surrender at the end of each time period;
b) if the contract is not surrendered or is annuitized.
Time Periods
1 year 3 years
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RUSSELL INSURANCE FUNDS
Managed by Frank Russell
Investment Management Company
Multi-Style Equity (a) $74.50 (a) $120.27
(b) $24.50 (b) $ 75.27
Aggressive Equity (a) $77.80 (a) $130.14
(b) $27.80 (b) $ 85.14
Non-U.S. (a) $78.30 (a) $131.62
(b) $28.30 (b) $ 86.62
Core Bond (a) $73.30 (a) $116.65
(b) $23.30 (b) $ 71.65
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GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY
Managed by Conning Asset
Management Company
Money Market (a) $67.31 (a) $ 98.54
(b) $17.31 (b) $ 53.54
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EXPLANATION OF FEE TABLE AND EXAMPLES
1. The purpose of the Fee Table is to show you the various expenses you will
incur directly or indirectly with the contract. The Fee Table reflects
expenses of the Separate Account as well as of the investment portfolios.
2. The withdrawal charge is 5% of the purchase payments you withdraw. After
Cova has had a purchase payment for 5 years, there is no charge by Cova for
a withdrawal of that purchase payment. You may also have to pay income tax
and a tax penalty on any money you take out. After the first year, you can
take up to 10% of your total purchase payments each year without a charge
from Cova.
3. Cova will not charge you the transfer fee even if there are more than 12
transfers in a year if the transfer is for the Dollar Cost Averaging,
Automatic Rebalancing or Approved Asset Allocation Programs.
4. During the accumulation phase, Cova will not charge the contract
maintenance charge if the value of your contract is $50,000 or more,
although, if you make a complete withdrawal, Cova will charge the contract
maintenance charge.
5. Premium taxes are not reflected. Premium taxes may apply depending on the
state where you live.
6. The assumed average contract size is $30,000.
7. THE EXAMPLES SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A REPRESENTATION OF PAST OR FUTURE
EXPENSES. ACTUAL EXPENSES MAY BE GREATER OR LESS THAN THOSE SHOWN.
1. THE ANNUITY CONTRACT
This Prospectus describes the Fixed and Variable Annuity Contract offered by
Cova.
An annuity is a contract between you, the owner, and an insurance company (in
this case Cova), where the insurance company promises to pay you an income, in
the form of annuity payments, beginning on a designated date that's at least 30
days in the future. Until you decide to begin receiving annuity payments, your
annuity is in the accumulation phase. Once you begin receiving annuity payments,
your contract switches to the income phase. The Contract benefits from tax
deferral.
Tax deferral means that you are not taxed on earnings or appreciation on the
assets in your contract until you take money out of your contract.
The contract is called a variable annuity because you can choose among 5
investment portfolios, and, depending upon market conditions, you can make or
lose money in any of these portfolios. If you select the variable annuity
portion of the contract, the amount of money you are able to accumulate in your
contract during the accumulation phase depends upon the investment performance
of the investment portfolio(s) you select. The amount of the annuity payments
you receive during the income phase from the variable annuity portion of the
contract also depends upon the investment performance of the investment
portfolios you select for the income phase.
The contract also contains a fixed account. The fixed account offers an interest
rate that is guaranteed by Cova. Cova guarantees that the interest credited to
the fixed account will not be less than 3% per year. If you select the fixed
account, your money will be placed with the other general assets of Cova. If you
select the fixed account, the amount of money you are able to accumulate in your
contract during the accumulation phase depends upon the total interest credited
to your contract. The amount of the annuity payments you receive during the
income phase from the fixed account portion of the contract will remain level
for the entire income phase.
As owner of the contract, you exercise all rights under the contract. You can
change the owner at any time by notifying Cova in writing. You and your spouse
can be named joint owners. We have described more information on this in Section
10 -- Other Information.
2. ANNUITY PAYMENTS (THE INCOME PHASE)
Under the contract you can receive regular income payments. You can choose the
month and year in which those payments begin. We call that date the annuity
date. Your annuity date must be the first day of a calendar month. You can also
choose among income plans. We call those annuity options.
We ask you to choose your annuity date and annuity option when you purchase the
contract. You can change either at any time before the annuity date with 30 days
notice to us. Your annuity date cannot be any earlier than one month after you
buy the contract. Annuity payments must begin by the annuitant's 85th birthday
or 10 years from the date the contract was issued, whichever is later. The
annuitant is the person whose life we look to when we make annuity payments.
If you do not choose an annuity option at the time you purchase the contract, we
will assume that you selected Option 2 which provides a life annuity with 10
years of guaranteed payments.
During the income phase, you have the same investment choices you had just
before the start of the income phase. At the annuity date, you can choose
whether payments will come from the fixed account, the investment portfolio(s)
or a combination of both. If you don't tell us otherwise, your annuity payments
will be based on the investment allocations that were in place on the annuity
date.
If you choose to have any portion of your annuity payments come from the
investment portfolio(s), the dollar amount of your payment will depend upon 3
things: 1) the value of your contract in the investment portfolio(s) on the
annuity date, 2) the 3% assumed investment rate used in the annuity table for
the contract, and 3) the performance of the investment portfolios you selected.
If the actual performance exceeds the 3% assumed rate, your annuity payments
will increase. Similarly, if the actual rate is less than 3%, your annuity
payments will decrease.
You can choose one of the following annuity options or any annuity option
acceptable to Cova. After annuity payments begin, you cannot change the
annuity option.
Option 1. Life Annuity. Under this option, we will make an annuity payment each
month so long as the annuitant is alive. After the annuitant dies, we stop
making annuity payments.
Option 2. Life Annuity With 5, 10 or 20 Years Guaranteed. Under this option, we
will make an annuity payment each month so long as the annuitant is alive.
However, if, when the annuitant dies, we have made annuity payments for less
than the selected guaranteed period, we will then continue to make annuity
payments for the rest of the guaranteed period to the beneficiary. If the
beneficiary does not want to receive annuity payments, he or she can ask us for
a single lump sum.
Option 3. Joint and Last Survivor Annuity. Under this option, we will make
annuity payments each month so long as the annuitant and a second person are
both alive. When either of these people dies, we will continue to make annuity
payments, so long as the survivor continues to live. The amount of the annuity
payments we will make to the survivor can be equal to 100%, 66 2/3% or 50% of
the amount that we would have paid if both were alive.
Annuity payments are made monthly unless you have less than $5,000 to apply
toward a payment ($2,000 if the contract is issued in Massachusetts or Texas).
In that case, Cova may provide your annuity payment in a single lump sum.
Likewise, if your annuity payments would be less than $100 a month ($20 in
Texas), Cova has the right to change the frequency of payments so that your
annuity payments are at least $100 ($20 in Texas).
3. PURCHASE
PURCHASE PAYMENTS
A purchase payment is the money you give us to buy the contract. The minimum we
will accept is $5,000 when the contract is bought as a non-qualified contract.
If you are buying the contract as part of an IRA (Individual Retirement
Annuity), 401(k) or other qualified plan, the minimum we will accept is $2,000.
The maximum we accept is $1 million without our prior approval. You can make
additional purchase payments of $500 or more to either type of contract.
ALLOCATION OF PURCHASE PAYMENTS
When you purchase a contract, we will allocate your purchase payment to the
fixed account and/or one or more of the investment portfolios you have selected.
If you make additional purchase payments, we will allocate them in the same way
as your first purchase payment unless you tell us otherwise.
If you change your mind about owning this contract, you can cancel it within 10
days after receiving it (or the period required in your state). When you cancel
the contract within this time period, Cova will not assess a withdrawal charge.
You will receive back whatever your contract is worth on the day we receive your
request. In certain states, or if you have purchased the contract as an IRA, we
may be required to give you back your purchase payment if you decide to cancel
your contract within 10 days after receiving it (or whatever period is required
in your state). If that is the case, we reserve the right to put your purchase
payment in the Money Market Fund of General American Capital Company for 15
days before we allocate your first purchase payment to the investment
portfolio(s) you have selected. (In some states, the period may be longer.)
Currently, Cova directly allocates your purchase payment to the investment
portfolios and/or fixed account you select.
Once we receive your purchase payment and the necessary information, we will
issue your contract and allocate your first purchase payment within 2 business
days. If you do not give us all of the information we need, we will contact you
to get it. If for some reason we are unable to complete this process within 5
business days, we will either send back your money or get your permission to
keep it until we get all of the necessary information. If you add more money to
your contract by making additional purchase payments, we will credit these
amounts to your contract within one business day. Our business day closes when
the New York Stock Exchange closes, usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.
ACCUMULATION UNITS
The value of the variable annuity portion of your contract will go up or down
depending upon the investment performance of the investment portfolio(s) you
choose. In order to keep track of the value of your contract, we use a unit of
measure we call an accumulation unit. (An accumulation unit works like a share
of a mutual fund.) During the income phase of the contract we call the unit an
annuity unit.
Every day we determine the value of an accumulation unit for each of the
investment portfolios. We do this by:
1. determining the total amount of money invested in the particular investment
portfolio;
2. subtracting from that amount any insurance charges and any other charges
such as taxes we have deducted; and
3. dividing this amount by the number of outstanding accumulation units.
The value of an accumulation unit may go up or down from day to day.
When you make a purchase payment, we credit your contract with accumulation
units. The number of accumulation units credited is determined by dividing the
amount of the purchase payment allocated to an investment portfolio by the value
of the accumulation unit for that investment portfolio.
We calculate the value of an accumulation unit for each investment portfolio
after the New York Stock Exchange closes each day and then credit your contract.
EXAMPLE:
On Monday we receive an additional purchase payment of $5,000 from you. You
have told us you want this to go to the Multi-Style Equity Fund. When the New
York Stock Exchange closes on that Monday, we determine that the value of an
accumulation unit for the Multi-Style Equity Fund is $13.90. We then divide
$5,000 by $13.90 and credit your contract on Monday night with 359.71
accumulation units for the Multi-Style Equity Fund.
4. INVESTMENT OPTIONS
The Contract offers 5 investment portfolios which are listed below. Additional
investment portfolios may be available in the future.
YOU SHOULD READ THE PROSPECTUSES FOR THESE FUNDS CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING.
COPIES OF THESE PROSPECTUSES ARE ATTACHED TO THIS PROSPECTUS.
RUSSELL INSURANCE FUNDS
Russell Insurance Funds is managed by Frank Russell Investment Management
Company. Russell Insurance Funds is a mutual fund with four portfolios, each
with its own investment objective. The following portfolios are available under
the contract:
Multi-Style Equity Fund
Aggressive Equity Fund
Non-U.S. Fund
Core Bond Fund
GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY
General American Capital Company is a mutual fund with multiple portfolios. Each
portfolio is managed by Conning Asset Management Company. The following
portfolio is available under the contract:
Money Market Fund
Cova may enter into certain arrangements under which it is reimbursed by the
investment portfolios' advisors, distributors and/or affiliates for the
administrative services which it provides to the portfolios.
TRANSFERS
You can transfer money among the fixed account and the investment portfolios.
Cova has reserved the right during the year to terminate or modify the transfer
provisions described above.
You can make transfers by telephone. If you own the contract with a joint owner,
unless Cova is instructed otherwise, Cova will accept instructions from either
you or the other owner. Cova will use reasonable procedures to confirm that
instructions given us by telephone are genuine. If Cova fails to use such
procedures, we may be liable for any losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent
instructions. Cova tape records all telephone instructions.
TRANSFERS DURING THE ACCUMULATION PHASE. You can make 12 transfers every year
during the accumulation phase without charge. We measure a year from the
anniversary of the day we issued your contract. You can make a transfer to or
from the fixed account and to or from any investment portfolio. If you make more
than 12 transfers in a year, there is a transfer fee deducted. The fee is $25
per transfer or, if less, 2% of the amount transferred. The following apply to
any transfer during the accumulation phase:
1. Your request for transfer must clearly state which investment portfolio(s)
or the fixed account are involved in the transfer.
2. Your request for transfer must clearly state how much the transfer is for.
3. You cannot make any transfers within 7 calendar days of the annuity date.
TRANSFERS DURING THE INCOME PHASE. You can only make transfers between the
investment portfolios once each year. We measure a year from the anniversary of
the day we issued your contract. You cannot transfer from the fixed account to
an investment portfolio, but you can transfer from one or more investment
portfolios to the fixed account at any time.
DOLLAR COST AVERAGING PROGRAM
The Dollar Cost Averaging Program allows you to systematically transfer a set
amount each month from the Money Market Fund or the fixed account to any of the
other investment portfolio(s). By allocating amounts on a regular schedule as
opposed to allocating the total amount at one particular time, you may be less
susceptible to the impact of market fluctuations. The Dollar Cost Averaging
Program is available only during the accumulation phase.
The minimum amount which can be transferred each month is $500. You must have at
least $6,000 in the Money Market Fund or the fixed account, (or the amount
required to complete your program, if less) in order to participate in the
Dollar Cost Averaging Program. There is no additional charge for participating
in the Dollar Cost Averaging Program.
If you participate in the Dollar Cost Averaging Program, the transfers made
under the program are not taken into account in determining any transfer fee.
AUTOMATIC REBALANCING PROGRAM
Once your money has been allocated among the investment portfolios, the
performance of each portfolio may cause your allocation to shift. You can direct
us to automatically rebalance your contract to return to your original
percentage allocations by selecting our Automatic Rebalancing Program. You can
tell us whether to rebalance quarterly, semi-annually or annually. We will
measure these periods from the anniversary of the date we issued your contract.
The transfer date will be the 1st day after the end of the period you selected.
The Automatic Rebalancing Program is available only during the accumulation
phase. There is no additional charge for participating in the Automatic
Rebalancing Program. If you participate in the Automatic Rebalancing
Program, the transfers made under the program are not taken into account in
determining any transfer fee.
EXAMPLE:
Assume that you want your initial purchase payment split between 2 investment
portfolios. You want 40% to be in the Core Bond Fund and 60% to be in the
Multi-Style Equity Fund. Over the next 2-1/2 months the bond market does very
well while the stock market performs poorly. At the end of the first quarter,
the Core Bond Fund now represents 50% of your holdings because of its
increase in value. If you had chosen to have your holdings rebalanced
quarterly, on the first day of the next quarter, Cova would sell some of your
units in the Core Bond Fund to bring its value back to 40% and use the money
to buy more units in the Multi-Style Equity Fund to increase those holdings
to 60%.
APPROVED ASSET ALLOCATION PROGRAMS
Cova recognizes the value to certain owners of having available, on a continuous
basis, advice for the allocation of your money among the investment options
available under the contracts. Certain providers of these types of services have
agreed to provide such services to owners in accordance with Cova's
administrative rules regarding such programs.
Cova has made no independent investigation of these programs. Cova has only
established that these programs are compatible with our administrative systems
and rules. Approved asset allocation programs are only available during the
accumulation phase.
Even though Cova permits the use of approved asset allocation programs, the
contract was not designed for professional market timing organizations. Repeated
patterns of frequent transfers are disruptive to the operations of the
investment portfolios, and when Cova becomes aware of such disruptive practices,
we may modify the transfer provisions of the contract.
If you participate in an Approved Asset Allocation Program, the transfers made
under the program are not taken into account in determining any transfer fee.
VOTING RIGHTS
Cova is the legal owner of the investment portfolio shares. However, Cova
believes that when an investment portfolio solicits proxies in conjunction with
a vote of shareholders, it is required to obtain from you and other owners
instructions as to how to vote those shares. When we receive those instructions,
we will vote all of the shares we own in proportion to those instructions. This
will also include any shares that Cova owns on its own behalf. Should Cova
determine that it is no longer required to comply with the above, we will vote
the shares in our own right.
SUBSTITUTION
Cova may be required to substitute one of the investment portfolios you have
selected with another portfolio. We would not do this without the prior approval
of the Securities and Exchange Commission. We will give you notice of our intent
to do this.
5. EXPENSES
There are charges and other expenses associated with the contracts that reduce
the return on your investment in the contract. These charges and expenses are:
INSURANCE CHARGES
Each day, Cova makes a deduction for its insurance charges. Cova does this as
part of its calculation of the value of the accumulation units and the annuity
units. The insurance charge has two parts: 1) the mortality and expense risk
premium and 2) the administrative expense charge.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK PREMIUM. This charge is equal, on an annual basis, to
1.25% of the daily value of the contracts invested in an investment portfolio,
after expenses have been deducted. This charge is for all the insurance benefits
e.g., guarantee of annuity rates, the death benefits, for certain expenses of
the contract, and for assuming the risk (expense risk) that the current charges
will be insufficient in the future to cover the cost of administering the
contract. If the charges under the contract are not sufficient, then Cova will
bear the loss. Cova does, however, expect to profit from this charge. The
mortality and expense risk premium cannot be increased. Cova may use any profits
it makes from this charge to pay for the costs of distributing the contract.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE CHARGE. This charge is equal, on an annual basis, to .15%
of the daily value of the contracts invested in an investment portfolio, after
expenses have been deducted. This charge, together with the contract maintenance
charge (see below), is for all the expenses associated with the administration
of the contract. Some of these expenses are: preparation of the contract,
confirmations, annual reports and statements, maintenance of contract records,
personnel costs, legal and accounting fees, filing fees, and computer and
systems costs. Because this charge is taken out of every unit value, you may pay
more in administrative costs than those that are associated solely with your
contract. Cova does not intend to profit from this charge.
However, if this charge and the contract maintenance charge are not enough to
cover the costs of the contracts in the future, Cova will bear the loss.
CONTRACT MAINTENANCE CHARGE
During the accumulation phase, every year on the anniversary of the date when
your contract was issued, Cova deducts $30 from your contract as a contract
maintenance charge. (In South Carolina, the charge is the lesser of $30 or 2% of
the value of the contract.) This charge is for administrative expenses (see
above). This charge cannot be increased.
Cova will not deduct this charge during the accumulation phase, if when the
deduction is to be made, the value of your contract is $50,000 or more. Cova
may some time in the future discontinue this practice and deduct the charge.
If you make a complete withdrawal from your contract, the contract maintenance
charge will also be deducted. A pro rata portion of the charge will be deducted
if the annuity date is other than an anniversary. After the annuity date, the
charge will be collected monthly out of the annuity payment.
WITHDRAWAL CHARGE
During the accumulation phase, you can make withdrawals from your contract. Cova
keeps track of each purchase payment. Once a year after the first year, you can
withdraw up to 10% of your total purchase payments and no withdrawal charge will
be assessed on the 10%, if on the day you make your withdrawal the value of your
contract is $5,000 or more. Otherwise, the charge is 5% of each purchase payment
you take out. However, after Cova has had a purchase payment for 5 years, there
is no charge when you withdraw that purchase payment. For purposes of the
withdrawal charge, Cova treats withdrawals as coming from the oldest purchase
payment first. When the withdrawal is for only part of the value of your
contract, the withdrawal charge is deducted from the remaining value in your
contract.
NOTE: For tax purposes, withdrawals are considered to have come from the last
money into the contract. Thus, for tax purposes, earnings are considered to come
out first.
Cova does not assess the withdrawal charge on any payments paid out as annuity
payments or as death benefits.
After you have owned the contract for one year, if you, or your joint owner,
become confined to a nursing home or hospital for at least 90 consecutive days
under a doctor's care and you need part or all of the money from your contract,
Cova will not impose a withdrawal charge. You or your joint owner cannot have
been so confined when you purchased your contract if you want to take advantage
of this provision (confinement must begin after the first contract anniversary).
This is called the Nursing Home Waiver. This provision is not available in all
states.
REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF THE WITHDRAWAL CHARGE
Cova will reduce or eliminate the amount of the withdrawal charge when the
contract is sold under circumstances which reduce its sales expense. Some
examples are: if there is a large group of individuals that will be purchasing
the contract or a prospective purchaser already had a relationship with Cova.
Cova will not deduct a withdrawal charge under a contract issued to an officer,
director or employee of Cova or any of its affiliates.
PREMIUM TAXES
Some states and other governmental entities (e.g., municipalities) charge
premium taxes or similar taxes. Cova is responsible for the payment of these
taxes and will make a deduction from the value of the contract for them. Some of
these taxes are due when the contract is issued, others are due when annuity
payments begin. It is Cova's current practice to not charge anyone for these
taxes until annuity payments begin. Cova may some time in the future discontinue
this practice and assess the charge when the tax is due. Premium taxes generally
range from 0% to 4%, depending on the state.
TRANSFER FEE
You can make 12 free transfers every year. We measure a year from the day we
issue your contract. If you make more than 12 transfers a year, we will deduct a
transfer fee of $25 or 2% of the amount that is transferred whichever is less.
If the transfer is part of the Dollar Cost Averaging Program, the Automatic
Rebalancing Program or an Approved Asset Allocation Program, it will not count
in determining the transfer fee.
INCOME TAXES
Cova will deduct from the contract for any income taxes which it incurs because
of the contract. At the present time, we are not making any such deductions.
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO EXPENSES
There are deductions from and expenses paid out of the assets of the various
investment portfolios, which are described in the attached fund prospectuses.
6. TAXES
NOTE: Cova has prepared the following information on taxes as a general
discussion of the subject. It is not intended as tax advice to any individual.
You should consult your own tax adviser about your own circumstances. Cova has
included in the Statement of Additional Information an additional discussion
regarding taxes.
ANNUITY CONTRACTS IN GENERAL
Annuity contracts are a means of setting aside money for future needs -- usually
retirement. Congress recognized how important saving for retirement was and
provided special rules in the Internal Revenue Code (Code) for annuities.
Simply stated these rules provide that you will not be taxed on the earnings on
the money held in your annuity contract until you take the money out. This is
referred to as tax deferral. There are different rules as to how you will be
taxed depending on how you take the money out and the type of contract --
qualified or non-qualified (see following sections).
You, as the owner, will not be taxed on increases in the value of your contract
until a distribution occurs - either as a withdrawal or as annuity payments.
When you make a withdrawal you are taxed on the amount of the withdrawal that is
earnings. For annuity payments, different rules apply. A portion of each annuity
payment is treated as a partial return of your purchase payments and will not be
taxed. The remaining portion of the annuity payment will be treated as ordinary
income. How the annuity payment is divided between taxable and non-taxable
portions depends upon the period over which the annuity payments are expected to
be made. Annuity payments received after you have received all of your purchase
payments are fully includible in income.
When a non-qualified contract is owned by a non-natural person (e.g.,corporation
or certain other entities other than tax-qualified trusts), the contract will
generally not be treated as an annuity for tax purposes.
QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED CONTRACTS
If you purchase the contract as an individual and not under any pension plan,
specially sponsored program or an individual retirement annuity, your contract
is referred to as a non-qualified contract.
If you purchase the contract under a pension plan, specially sponsored program,
or an individual retirement annuity, your contract is referred to as a qualified
contract. Examples of qualified plans are: Individual Retirement Annuities
(IRAs), Tax-Sheltered Annuities (sometimes referred to as 403(b) contracts),
H.R. 10 Plans (sometimes referred to as Keogh Plans), and pension and
profit-sharing plans, which include 401(k) plans.
WITHDRAWALS - NON-QUALIFIED CONTRACTS
If you make a withdrawal from your contract, the Code treats such a withdrawal
as first coming from earnings and then from your purchase payments. Such
withdrawn earnings are includible in income.
The Code also provides that any amount received under an annuity contract which
is included in income may be subject to a penalty. The amount of the penalty is
equal to 10% of the amount that is includible in income. Some withdrawals will
be exempt from the penalty. They include any amounts: (1) paid on or after the
taxpayer reaches age 59-1/2; (2) paid after you die; (3) paid if the taxpayer
becomes totally disabled (as that term is defined in the Code); (4) paid in a
series of substantially equal payments made annually (or more frequently) under
a lifetime annuity; (5) paid under an immediate annuity; or (6) which come from
purchase payments made prior to August 14, 1982.
WITHDRAWALS - QUALIFIED CONTRACTS
The above information describing the taxation of non-qualified contracts does
not apply to qualified contracts. There are special rules that govern with
respect to qualified contracts. We have provided a more complete discussion in
the Statement of Additional Information.
WITHDRAWALS - TAX-SHELTERED ANNUITIES
The Code limits the withdrawal of purchase payments made by owners from certain
Tax-Sheltered Annuities. Withdrawals can only be made when an owner: (1) reaches
age 59 1/2; (2) leaves his/her job; (3) dies; (4) becomes disabled (as that term
is defined in the Code); or (5) in the case of hardship. However, in the case of
hardship, the owner can only withdraw the purchase payments and not any
earnings.
DIVERSIFICATION
The Code provides that the underlying investments for a variable annuity must
satisfy certain diversification requirements in order to be treated as an
annuity contract. Cova believes that the investment portfolios are being managed
so as to comply with the requirements.
Neither the Code nor the Internal Revenue Service Regulations issued to date
provide guidance as to the circumstances under which you, because of the degree
of control you exercise over the underlying investments, and not Cova would be
considered the owner of the shares of the investment portfolios. If this occurs,
it will result in the loss of the favorable tax treatment for the contract. It
is unknown to what extent owners are permitted to select investment portfolios,
to make transfers among the investment portfolios or the number and type of
investment portfolios owners may select from. If any guidance is provided which
is considered a new position, then the guidance would generally be applied
prospectively. However, if such guidance is considered not to be a new position,
it may be applied retroactively. This would mean that you, as the owner of the
contract, could be treated as the owner of the investment portfolios.
Due to the uncertainty in this area, Cova reserves the right to modify the
contract in an attempt to maintain favorable tax treatment.
7. ACCESS TO YOUR MONEY
You can have access to the money in your contract:(1) by making a withdrawal
(either a partial or a complete withdrawal); (2) by electing to receive annuity
payments; or (3) when a death benefit is paid to your beneficiary. Under most
circumstances, withdrawals can only be made during the accumulation phase.
When you make a complete withdrawal you will receive the value of the contract
on the day you made the withdrawal less any applicable withdrawal charge, less
any premium tax and less any contract maintenance charge. (See Section 5.
Expenses for a discussion of the charges.)
Unless you instruct Cova otherwise, any partial withdrawal will be made pro-rata
from all the investment portfolios and the fixed account you selected. Under
most circumstances the amount of any partial withdrawal must be for at least
$500. Cova requires that after a partial withdrawal is made you keep at least
$500 in any selected investment portfolio.
INCOME TAXES, TAX PENALTIES AND CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY TO ANY WITHDRAWAL
YOU MAKE.
There are limits to the amount you can withdraw from a qualified plan referred
to as a 403(b) plan. For a more complete explanation see Section 6. Taxes and
the discussion in the Statement of Additional Information.
SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PROGRAM
If you are 59 1/2 or older, you may use the Systematic Withdrawal Program. This
program provides an automatic monthly payment to you of up to 10% of your total
purchase payments each year. No withdrawal charge will be made for these
payments. Cova does not have any charge for this program, but reserves the right
to charge in the future. If you use this program, you may not also make a single
10% free withdrawal. For a discussion of the withdrawal charge and the 10% free
withdrawal, see Section 5. Expenses.
INCOME TAXES MAY APPLY TO SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWALS.
8. PERFORMANCE
Cova periodically advertises performance of the various investment portfolios.
Cova will calculate performance by determining the percentage change in the
value of an accumulation unit by dividing the increase (decrease) for that unit
by the value of the accumulation unit at the beginning of the period. This
performance number reflects the deduction of the insurance charges and the
expenses of the investment portfolio. It does not reflect the deduction of any
applicable contract maintenance charge and withdrawal charge. The deduction of
any applicable contract maintenance charge and withdrawal charges would reduce
the percentage increase or make greater any percentage decrease. Any
advertisement will also include total return figures which reflect the deduction
of the insurance charges, contract maintenance charge, withdrawal charges and
the expenses of the investment portfolio.
For periods starting prior to the date the contracts were first offered, the
performance will be based on the performance of the corresponding investment
portfolios for the periods commencing from the date on which the particular
investment portfolio was made available through the Separate Account. In
addition, for certain investment portfolios performance may be shown for the
period commencing from the inception date of the investment portfolio. These
figures should not be interpreted to reflect actual historical performance of
the Separate Account.
Cova may, from time to time, include in its advertising and sales materials, tax
deferred compounding charts and other hypothetical illustrations, which may
include comparisons of currently taxable and tax deferred investment programs,
based on selected tax brackets.
The Appendix contains performance information that you may find informative.
Future performance will vary and results shown are not necessarily
representative of future results.
9. DEATH BENEFIT
UPON YOUR DEATH
If you die before annuity payments begin, Cova will pay a death benefit to your
beneficiary (see below). If you have a joint owner, the death benefit will be
paid when the first of you dies. Joint owners must be spouses. The surviving
joint owner will be treated as the beneficiary.
The amount of the death benefit depends on how old you or your joint owner is.
Prior to you, or your joint owner, reaching age 80, the death benefit will be
the greatest of:
1. Total purchase payments, less withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid
on the withdrawals); or
2. The value of your contract at the time the death benefit is to be paid; or
3. The greatest of the values resulting from taking the contract value on any
five (5) year contract anniversary prior to the date of your death or the joint
owner's death, plus any payments you made subsequent to that contract
anniversary, less any withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid on the
withdrawals) subsequent to that contract anniversary.
After you, or your joint owner, reaches age 80, the death benefit will be the
greatest of:
1. Total purchase payments less withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid on
the withdrawals); or
2. The value of your contract at the time the death benefit is to be paid; or
3. The greatest of the values resulting from taking the contract value on any
prior five (5) year contract anniversary on or before your or the joint owner's
80th birthday, plus any purchase payments made after that contract anniversary,
less any withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid on the withdrawals) made
after that contract anniversary.
If you have a joint owner, the death benefit is determined based on the age of
the oldest joint owner and the death benefit is payable on the death of the
first joint owner.
The death benefit described above may not be available in your state. In those
states where it is not available, the death benefit will be as follows:
The amount of the death benefit depends on how old you or your joint owner is.
Prior to you, or your joint owner, reaching age 80, the death benefit will be
the greater of:
1. Total purchase payments, less withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid
on the withdrawals);
2. The value of your contract at the time the death benefit is to be paid; or
3. The value of your contract on the most recent five year anniversary before
the date of death, plus any subsequent purchase payments, less any
withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid on the withdrawals).
After you, or your joint owner, reaches age 80, the death benefit will be the
greater of:
1. Total purchase payments, less any withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges
paid on the withdrawals);
2. The value of your contract at the time the death benefit is to be paid; or
3. The value of your contract on the most recent five year anniversary on or
before you or your joint owner reaches age 80, plus any subsequent purchase
payments, less any withdrawals (and any withdrawal charges paid on the
withdrawals).
CHECK YOUR CONTRACT AND APPLICABLE ENDORSEMENT FOR YOUR DEATH BENEFIT.
The entire death benefit must be paid within 5 years of the date of death unless
the beneficiary elects to have the death benefit payable under an annuity
option. The death benefit payable under an annuity option must be paid over the
beneficiary's lifetime or for a period not extending beyond the beneficiary's
life expectancy. Payment must begin within one year of the date of death. If the
beneficiary is the spouse of the owner, he/she can continue the contract in
his/her own name at the then current value. If a lump sum payment is elected and
all the necessary requirements are met, the payment will be made within 7 days.
DEATH OF ANNUITANT
If the annuitant, not an owner or joint owner, dies before annuity payments
begin, you can name a new annuitant. If no annuitant is named within 30 days of
the death of the annuitant, you will become the annuitant. However, if the owner
is a non-natural person (for example, a corporation), then the death or change
of annuitant will be treated as the death of the owner, and a new annuitant may
not be named.
Upon the death of the annuitant after annuity payments begin, the death benefit,
if any, will be as provided for in the annuity option selected.
10. OTHER INFORMATION
COVA
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company (Cova) was incorporated on August
17, 1981 as Assurance Life Company, a Missouri corporation, and changed its name
to Xerox Financial Services Life Insurance Company in 1985. On June 1, 1995, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of General American Life Insurance Company purchased
Cova which on that date changed its name to Cova Financial Services Life
Insurance Company.
Cova is licensed to do business in the District of Columbia and all states
except California, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont.
THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Cova has established a separate account, Cova Variable Annuity Account One
(Separate Account), to hold the assets that underlie the contracts. The Board of
Directors of Cova adopted a resolution to establish the Separate Account under
Missouri insurance law on February 24, 1987. We have registered the Separate
Account with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a unit investment trust
under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
The assets of the Separate Account are held in Cova's name on behalf of the
Separate Account and legally belong to Cova. However, those assets that underlie
the contracts, are not chargeable with liabilities arising out of any other
business Cova may conduct. All the income, gains and losses (realized or
unrealized) resulting from these assets are credited to or charged against the
contracts and not against any other contracts Cova may issue.
DISTRIBUTOR
Cova Life Sales Company (Life Sales), One Tower Lane, Suite 3000, Oakbrook
Terrace, Illinois 60181-4644, acts as the distributor of the contracts. Life
Sales is an affiliate of Cova.
Commissions will be paid to broker-dealers who sell the contracts.
Broker-dealers will be paid commissions up to 5.75% of purchase payments but,
under certain circumstances, may be paid an additional .5% commission.
Sometimes, Cova enters into an agreement with the broker-dealer to pay the
broker-dealer persistency bonuses, in addition to the standard commissions.
OWNERSHIP
OWNER. You, as the owner of the contract, have all the rights under the
contract. Prior to the annuity date, the owner is as designated at the time the
contract is issued, unless changed. On and after the annuity date, the annuitant
is the owner. The beneficiary becomes the owner when a death benefit is payable.
JOINT OWNER. The contract can be owned by joint owners. Any joint owner must be
the spouse of the other owner (except in Pennsylvania). Upon the death of either
joint owner, the surviving spouse will be the designated beneficiary. Any other
beneficiary designation at the time the contract was issued or as may have been
later changed will be treated as a contingent beneficiary unless otherwise
indicated.
BENEFICIARY
The beneficiary is the person(s) or entity you name to receive any death
benefit. The beneficiary is named at the time the contract is issued unless
changed at a later date. Unless an irrevocable beneficiary has been named, you
can change the beneficiary at any time before you die.
ASSIGNMENT
You can assign the contract at any time during your lifetime. Cova will not be
bound by the assignment until it receives the written notice of the assignment.
Cova will not be liable for any payment or other action we take in accordance
with the contract before we receive notice of the assignment. AN ASSIGNMENT MAY
BE A TAXABLE EVENT.
If the contract is issued pursuant to a qualified plan, there may be limitations
on your ability to assign the contract.
SUSPENSION OF PAYMENTS OR TRANSFERS
Cova may be required to suspend or postpone payments for withdrawals or
transfers for any period when:
1. the New York Stock Exchange is closed (other than customary weekend and
holiday closings);
2. trading on the New York Stock Exchange is restricted;
3. an emergency exists as a result of which disposal of shares of the
investment portfolios is not reasonably practicable or Cova cannot
reasonably value the shares of the investment portfolios;
4. during any other period when the Securities and Exchange Commission, by
order, so permits for the protection of owners.
Cova has reserved the right to defer payment for a withdrawal or transfer from
the fixed account for the period permitted by law but not for more than six
months.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of Cova and the Separate Account have been
included in the Statement of Additional Information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Company
Experts
Legal Opinions
Distribution
Performance Information
Federal Tax Status
Annuity Provisions
Financial Statements
APPENDIX
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
FUTURE PERFORMANCE WILL VARY AND THE RESULTS SHOWN ARE NOT NECESSARILY
REPRESENTATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.
PART 1
The contracts are relatively new and therefore have no performance history.
However, the Separate Account has invested in the Money Market Fund of
General American Capital Company for some time and has an investment
performance history. In order to show how the historical performance of the
Separate Account affects the contract's accumulation unit values, the
following performance was developed. The information is based upon the
historical experience of the Separate Account and the Money Market Fund and is
for the periods shown. The chart below shows the investment performance of the
Separate Account and the accumulation units performance calculated by assuming
that the contracts were invested in the Separate Account for the same periods.
Column A presents performance figures for the accumulation units which
reflect the insurance charges and the fees and expenses of the portfolio.
Column B presents performance figures for the accumulation units which reflect
the insurance charges, the contract maintenance charge, the fees and expenses of
the portfolio, and assumes that you make a withdrawal at the end of the period
and therefore the withdrawal charge is reflected.
TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 12/31/97:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Accumulation Unit Performance
Column A Column B
(reflects insurance (reflects all charges
charges and and portfolio
portfolio expenses expenses)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Separate Account
Inception Date since since
Portfolio in Portfolio 1 yr inception 1 yr inception
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
GENERAL AMERICAN
CAPITAL COMPANY
Money Market 6/3/96 4.24% 4.18% (0.91)% 1.13%
</TABLE>
APPENDIX - PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
PART 2
The contracts are relatively new and therefore have no performance history.
However, the portfolios of Russell Insurance Funds and the Money Market
Fund of General American Capital Company have been in existence for some
time and have an investment performance history. In order to show how the
historical performance of the portfolios affects the contract's accumulation
unit values, the following performance was developed. The information is
based upon the historical experience of the portfolios and is for the periods
shown. The chart below shows the investment performance of the portfolios and
the accumulation unit performance calculated by assuming that the contracts
were invested in the portfolios for the same periods.
The performance figures in Column A reflect the fees and expenses paid by each
portfolio. Column B presents performance figures for the accumulation units
which reflect the insurance charges and the fees and expenses of each portfolio.
Column C presents performance figures for the accumulation units which reflect
the insurance charges, the contract maintenance charge, the fees and expenses of
each portfolio, and assumes that you make a withdrawal at the end of the period
and therefore the withdrawal charge is reflected.
TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIODS ENDED 12/31/97:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation Unit Performance
Column B Column C
(reflects insurance (reflects all charges
Portfolio Performance charges and and portfolio
Column A portfolio expenses) expenses)
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Portfolio 10 yrs or 10 yrs or 10 yrs or
Inception since since since
Portfolio Date 1 yr 5 yrs inception 1 yr 5 yrs inception 1 yr 5 yrs inception
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
RUSSELL INSURANCE FUNDS
Multi-Style Equity 1/2/97 - - - - 28.53% - - - - 27.13% - - - - 22.03%
Aggressive Equity 1/2/97 - - - - 35.07% - - - - 33.67% - - - - 28.57%
Non-U.S. 1/2/97 - - - - 0.30% - - - - (1.10)% - - - - (6.20)%
Core Bond 1/2/97 - - - - 9.73% - - - - 8.33% - - - - 3.23%
GENERAL AMERICAN CAPITAL COMPANY
Money Market 10/1/87 5.71% 4.89% 5.99% 4.31% 3.49% 4.59% (0.79)% (1.11)% 4.49%
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</TABLE>
Cova Financial Services Life
Insurance Company
Attn: Variable Products
One Tower Lane
Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181-4644
Please send me, at no charge, the Statement of Additional Information dated
May 1, 1998, for The Annuity Contract issued by Cova.
(Please print or type and fill in all information)
Name
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Address
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City State Zip Code
CL-2093 ( ) COVA VA
PART B
STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INDIVIDUAL FIXED AND VARIABLE DEFERRED ANNUITY CONTRACT
issued by
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
AND
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
THIS IS NOT A PROSPECTUS. THIS STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE
READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROSPECTUS DATED May 1, 1998, FOR THE INDIVIDUAL
FIXED AND VARIABLE DEFERRED ANNUITY CONTRACT WHICH IS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
THE PROSPECTUS CONCISELY SETS FORTH INFORMATION THAT A PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR
OUGHT TO KNOW BEFORE INVESTING. FOR A COPY OF THE PROSPECTUS CALL OR WRITE
THE COMPANY AT: One Tower Lane, Suite 3000, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
60181-4644, (800) 831-5433.
THIS STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS DATED MAY 1, 1998.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
COMPANY
EXPERTS
LEGAL OPINIONS
DISTRIBUTION
Reduction or Elimination of the Withdrawal Charge
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Total Return
Historical Unit Values
Reporting Agencies
FEDERAL TAX STATUS
General
Diversification
Multiple Contracts
Contracts Owned by Other than Natural Persons
Tax Treatment of Assignments
Income Tax Withholding
Tax Treatment of Withdrawals - Non-Qualified Contracts
Qualified Plans
Tax Treatment of Withdrawals - Qualified Contracts
Tax-Sheltered Annuities - Withdrawal Limitations
ANNUITY PROVISIONS
Variable Annuity
Fixed Annuity
Annuity Unit
Net Investment Factor
Mortality and Expense Guarantee
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMPANY
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company (the "Company") was originally
incorporated on August 17, 1981 as Assurance Life Company, a Missouri
corporation and changed its name to Xerox Financial Services Life Insurance
Company in 1985. On June 1, 1995 a wholly-owned subsidiary of General
American Life Insurance Company ("General American") purchased the Company
from Xerox Financial Services, Inc. The Company changed its name
to Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company. The Company presently
is licensed to do business in the District of Columbia and all states except
California, Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont.
General American is a St. Louis-based mutual company with more than $300
billion of life insurance in force and approximately $24 billion in assets.
It provides life and health insurance, retirement plans, and related financial
services to individuals and groups.
EXPERTS
The consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 1997 and 1996,
and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholder's equity, and
cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the periods from
June 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995 and January 1, 1995 to May 31, 1995, and the
statement of assets and liabilities of the Separate Account as of December 31,
1997, and the related statement of operations for the year or period then ended,
the statements of changes in contract owners' equity for each of the years or
periods presented, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods
presented, have been included herein in reliance upon the reports of KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants, appearing elsewhere
herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and
auditing. The report of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP covering the Company's financial
statements referred to above contains an explanatory paragraph stating that as a
result of its 1995 acquisition, the consolidated financial information for the
periods subsequent to the acquisition is presented on a different cost basis
than for the period prior to the acquisition and, therefore, is not comparable.
LEGAL OPINIONS
Blazzard, Grodd & Hasenauer, P.C., Westport, Connecticut has provided advice on
certain matters relating to the federal securities and income tax laws in
connection with the Contracts.
DISTRIBUTION
Cova Life Sales Company ("Life Sales") acts as the distributor. Prior to June
1, 1995, Cova Life Sales Company was known as Xerox Life Sales Company. Life
Sales is an affiliate of the Company. The offering is on a continuous basis.
REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF THE WITHDRAWAL CHARGE
The amount of the Withdrawal Charge on the Contracts may be reduced or
eliminated when sales of the Contracts are made to individuals or to a group
of individuals in a manner that results in savings of sales expenses. The
entitlement to reduction of the Withdrawal Charge will be determined by the
Company after examination of all the relevant factors such as:
1. The size and type of group to which sales are to be made will be
considered. Generally, the sales expenses for a larger group are less than
for a smaller group because of the ability to implement large numbers of
Contracts with fewer sales contacts.
2. The total amount of purchase payments to be received will be
considered. Per Contract sales expenses are likely to be less on larger
purchase payments than on smaller ones.
3. Any prior or existing relationship with the Company will be
considered. Per Contract sales expenses are likely to be less when there is a
prior existing relationship because of the likelihood of implementing the
Contract with fewer sales contacts.
4. There may be other circumstances, of which the Company is not
presently aware, which could result in reduced sales expenses.
If, after consideration of the foregoing factors, the Company determines that
there will be a reduction in sales expenses, the Company may provide for a
reduction or elimination of the Withdrawal Charge.
The Withdrawal Charge may be eliminated when the Contracts are issued to an
officer, director or employee of the Company or any of its affiliates. In no
event will any reduction or elimination of the Withdrawal Charge be permitted
where the reduction or elimination will be unfairly discriminatory to any
person.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Total Return
From time to time, the Company may advertise performance data. Such data will
show the percentage change in the value of an Accumulation Unit based on the
performance of an investment portfolio over a period of time, usually a
calendar year, determined by dividing the increase (decrease) in value for
that unit by the Accumulation Unit value at the beginning of the period.
Any such advertisement will include total return figures for the time periods
indicated in the advertisement. Such total return figures will reflect the
deduction of a 1.25% Mortality and Expense Risk Premium, a .15% Administrative
Expense Charge, the expenses for the underlying investment portfolio being
advertised and any applicable Contract Maintenance Charges and Withdrawal
Charges.
The hypothetical value of a Contract purchased for the time periods described
in the advertisement will be determined by using the actual Accumulation Unit
values for an initial $1,000 purchase payment, and deducting any applicable
Contract Maintenance Charges and any applicable Withdrawal Charges to arrive at
the ending hypothetical value. The average annual total return is then
determined by computing the fixed interest rate that a $1,000 purchase payment
would have to earn annually, compounded annually, to grow to the hypothetical
value at the end of the time periods described. The formula used in these
calculations is:
n
P (1 + T) = ERV
Where:
P = a hypothetical initial payment of $1,000
T = average annual total return
n = number of years
ERV = ending redeemable value at the end of the time periods
used (or fractional portion thereof) of a hypothetical
$1,000 payment made at the beginning of the time
periods used.
The Company may also advertise performance data which will be calculated in
the same manner as described above but which will not reflect the deduction of
any contract maintenance charge and withdrawal charge. The deduction of any
contract maintenance charge and withdrawal charge would reduce any percentage
increase or make greater any percentage decrease.
Owners should note that the investment results of each investment portfolio
will fluctuate over time, and any presentation of the investment portfolio's
total return for any period should not be considered as a representation of
what an investment may earn or what an Owner's total return may be in any
future period.
The Contracts are relatively new and therefore have no performance history.
However, the Separate Account and certain Portfolios have been in existence
for sometime and consequently have an investment performance history. In order
to show how the historical investment performance of the Separate Account and
the Portfolios affect accumulation unit values, performance information was
developed. The information is based upon the historical experience of the
Separate Account and the Portfolios and is for the periods shown. The prospectus
contains a chart of performance information.
Future performance of the Portfolios will vary and the results shown are not
necessarily representative of future results. Performance for periods ending
after those shown may vary substantially from the examples shown. The
performance for a Portfolio is calculated for a specified period of time by
assuming an initial Purchase Payment of $1,000 allocated to the Portfolio.
There are performance figures for the Accumulation Units which reflect the
insurance charges as well as the Portfolio expenses. There are also
performance figures for the Accumulation Units which reflect the insurance
charges, the contract maintenance charge, the Portfolio expenses, and
assume that you make a withdrawal at the end of the period and therefore the
withdrawal charge is reflected. The percentage increases (decreases) are
determined by subtracting the initial Purchase Payment from the ending
value and dividing the remainder by the beginning value. The performance
may also show figures when no withdrawal is assumed.
Historical Unit Values
The Company may also show historical Accumulation Unit values in certain
advertisements containing illustrations. These illustrations will be based on
actual Accumulation Unit values.
In addition, the Company may distribute sales literature which compares the
percentage change in Accumulation Unit values for any of the investment
portfolios against established market indices such as the Standard & Poor's
500 Composite Stock Price Index, the Dow Jones Industrial Average or other
management investment companies which have investment objectives similar to
the investment portfolio being compared. The Standard & Poor's 500 Composite
Stock Price Index is an unmanaged, unweighted average of 500 stocks, the
majority of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Dow Jones
Industrial Average is an unmanaged, weighted average of thirty blue chip
industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Both the
Standard & Poor's 500 Composite Stock Price Index and the Dow Jones Industrial
Average assume quarterly reinvestment of dividends.
Reporting Agencies
The Company may also distribute sales literature which compares the
performance of the Accumulation Unit values of the Contracts with the
unit values of variable annuities issued by other insurance companies. Such
information will be derived from the Lipper Variable Insurance Products
Performance Analysis Service, the VARDS Report or from Morningstar.
The Lipper Variable Insurance Products Performance Analysis Service is
published by Lipper Analytical Services, Inc., a publisher of statistical data
which currently tracks the performance of almost 4,000 investment
companies. The rankings compiled by Lipper may or may not reflect the deduction
of asset-based insurance charges. The Company's sales literature utilizing
these rankings will indicate whether or not such charges have been deducted.
Where the charges have not been deducted, the sales literature will indicate
that if the charges had been deducted, the ranking might have been lower.
The VARDS Report is a monthly variable annuity industry analysis compiled by
Variable Annuity Research & Data Service of Roswell, Georgia and published by
Financial Planning Resources, Inc. The VARDS rankings may or may not reflect
the deduction of asset-based insurance charges. In addition, VARDS prepares
risk adjusted rankings, which consider the effects of market risk on total
return performance. This type of ranking may address the question as to which
funds provide the highest total return with the least amount of risk. Other
ranking services may be used as sources of performance comparison, such as
CDA/Weisenberger.
Morningstar rates a variable annuity against its peers with similar investment
objectives. Morningstar does not rate any variable annuity that has less than
three years of performance data.
FEDERAL TAX STATUS
GENERAL
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTION IS BASED UPON THE COMPANY'S UNDERSTANDING OF
CURRENT FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAW APPLICABLE TO ANNUITIES IN GENERAL. THE COMPANY
CANNOT PREDICT THE PROBABILITY THAT ANY CHANGES IN SUCH LAWS WILL BE MADE.
PURCHASERS ARE CAUTIONED TO SEEK COMPETENT TAX ADVICE REGARDING THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH CHANGES. THE COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE TAX STATUS OF
THE CONTRACTS. PURCHASERS BEAR THE COMPLETE RISK THAT THE CONTRACTS MAY NOT BE
TREATED AS "ANNUITY CONTRACTS" UNDER FEDERAL INCOME TAX LAWS. IT SHOULD BE
FURTHER UNDERSTOOD THAT THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND THAT
SPECIAL RULES NOT DESCRIBED HEREIN MAY BE APPLICABLE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
MOREOVER, NO ATTEMPT HAS BEEN MADE TO CONSIDER ANY APPLICABLE STATE OR OTHER
TAX LAWS.
Section 72 of the Code governs taxation of annuities in general. An Owner is
not taxed on increases in the value of a Contract until distribution occurs,
either in the form of a lump sum payment or as annuity payments under the
Annuity Option selected. For a lump sum payment received as a total withdrawal
(total surrender), the recipient is taxed on the portion of the payment that
exceeds the cost basis of the Contract. For Non-Qualified Contracts, this cost
basis is generally the purchase payments, while for Qualified Contracts there
may be no cost basis. The taxable portion of the lump sum payment is taxed at
ordinary income tax rates.
For annuity payments, a portion of each payment in excess of an exclusion
amount is includible in taxable income. The exclusion amount for payments
based on a fixed annuity option is determined by multiplying the payment by
the ratio that the cost basis of the Contract (adjusted for any period or
refund feature) bears to the expected return under the Contract. The exclusion
amount for payments based on a variable annuity option is determined by
dividing the cost basis of the Contract (adjusted for any period certain or
refund guarantee) by the number of years over which the annuity is expected to
be paid. Payments received after the investment in the Contract has been
recovered (i.e. when the total of the excludable amount equals the
investment in the Contract) are fully taxable. The taxable portion is taxed
at ordinary income tax rates. For certain types of Qualified Plans there
may be no cost basis in the Contract within the meaning of Section 72 of
the Code. Owners, Annuitants and Beneficiaries under the Contracts should seek
competent financial advice about the tax consequences of any distributions.
The Company is taxed as a life insurance company under the Code. For federal
income tax purposes, the Separate Account is not a separate entity from the
Company, and its operations form a part of the Company.
DIVERSIFICATION
Section 817(h) of the Code imposes certain diversification standards on the
underlying assets of variable annuity contracts. The Code provides that a
variable annuity contract will not be treated as an annuity contract for any
period (and any subsequent period) for which the investments are not, in
accordance with regulations prescribed by the United States Treasury
Department ("Treasury Department"), adequately diversified. Disqualification
of the Contract as an annuity contract would result in the imposition of
federal income tax to the Owner with respect to earnings allocable to the
Contract prior to the receipt of payments under the Contract. The Code
contains a safe harbor provision which provides that annuity contracts such as
the Contract meet the diversification requirements if, as of the end of each
quarter, the underlying assets meet the diversification standards for a
regulated investment company and no more than fifty-five percent (55%) of the
total assets consist of cash, cash items, U.S. Government securities and
securities of other regulated investment companies.
On March 2, 1989, the Treasury Department issued Regulations (Treas.
Reg.1.817-5), which established diversification requirements for the
investment portfolios underlying variable contracts such as the Contract. The
Regulations amplify the diversification requirements for variable contracts
set forth in the Code and provide an alternative to the safe harbor provision
described above. Under the Regulations, an investment portfolio will be deemed
adequately diversified if: (1) no more than 55% of the value of the total
assets of the portfolio is represented by any one investment; (2) no more than
70% of the value of the total assets of the portfolio is represented by any
two investments; (3) no more than 80% of the value of the total assets of the
portfolio is represented by any three investments; and (4) no more than 90% of
the value of the total assets of the portfolio is represented by any four
investments.
The Code provides that, for purposes of determining whether or not the
diversification standards imposed on the underlying assets of variable
contracts by Section 817(h) of the Code have been met, "each United States
government agency or instrumentality shall be treated as a separate issuer."
The Company intends that all investment portfolios underlying the Contracts
will be managed in such a manner as to comply with these diversification
requirements.
The Treasury Department has indicated that the diversification Regulations do
not provide guidance regarding the circumstances in which Owner control of the
investments of the Separate Account will cause the Owner to be treated as the
owner of the assets of the Separate Account, thereby resulting in the loss of
favorable tax treatment for the Contract. At this time it cannot be determined
whether additional guidance will be provided and what standards may be
contained in such guidance.
The amount of Owner control which may be exercised under the Contract is
different in some respects from the situations addressed in published rulings
issued by the Internal Revenue Service in which it was held that the policy
owner was not the owner of the assets of the separate account. It is unknown
whether these differences, such as the Owner's ability to transfer among
investment choices or the number and type of investment choices available,
would cause the Owner to be considered as the owner of the assets of the
Separate Account resulting in the imposition of federal income tax to the
Owner with respect to earnings allocable to the Contract prior to receipt of
payments under the Contract.
In the event any forthcoming guidance or ruling is considered to set forth a
new position, such guidance or ruling will generally be applied only
prospectively. However, if such ruling or guidance was not considered to set
forth a new position, it may be applied retroactively resulting in the Owners
being retroactively determined to be the owners of the assets of the Separate
Account.
Due to the uncertainty in this area, the Company reserves the right to modify
the Contract in an attempt to maintain favorable tax treatment.
MULTIPLE CONTRACTS
The Code provides that multiple non-qualified annuity contracts which are
issued within a calendar year to the same contract owner by one company or its
affiliates are treated as one annuity contract for purposes of determining the
tax consequences of any distribution. Such treatment may result in adverse tax
consequences including more rapid taxation of the distributed amounts from
such combination of contracts. Owners should consult a tax adviser prior to
purchasing more than one non-qualified annuity contract in any calendar year.
CONTRACTS OWNED BY OTHER THAN NATURAL PERSONS
Under Section 72(u) of the Code, the investment earnings on premiums for the
Contracts will be taxed currently to the Owner if the Owner is a non-natural
person, e.g., a corporation or certain other entities. Such Contracts
generally will not be treated as annuities for federal income tax purposes.
However, this treatment is not applied to a Contract held by a trust or other
entity as an agent for a natural person nor to Contracts held by Qualified
Plans. Purchasers should consult their own tax counsel or other tax adviser
before purchasing a Contract to be owned by a non-natural person.
TAX TREATMENT OF ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment or pledge of a Contract may be a taxable event. Owners should
therefore consult competent tax advisers should they wish to assign or pledge
their Contracts.
INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING
All distributions or the portion thereof which is includible in the gross
income of the Owner are subject to federal income tax withholding. Generally,
amounts are withheld from periodic payments at the same rate as wages and at
the rate of 10% from non-periodic payments. However, the Owner, in most cases,
may elect not to have taxes withheld or to have withholding done at a
different rate.
Effective January 1, 1993, certain distributions from retirement plans
qualified under Section 401 or Section 403(b) of the Code, which are not
directly rolled over to another eligible retirement plan or individual
retirement account or individual retirement annuity, are subject to a
mandatory 20% withholding for federal income tax. The 20% withholding
requirement generally does not apply to: a) a series of substantially equal
payments made at least annually for the life or life expectancy of the
participant or joint and last survivor expectancy of the participant and a
designated beneficiary or for a specified period of 10 years or more; or
b) distributions which are required minimum distributions; or c) the portion
of the distributions not includible in gross income (i.e. returns of after-tax
contributions). Participants should consult their own tax counsel or other
tax adviser regarding withholding requirements.
TAX TREATMENT OF WITHDRAWALS - NON-QUALIFIED CONTRACTS
Section 72 of the Code governs treatment of distributions from annuity
contracts. It provides that if the Contract Value exceeds the aggregate
purchase payments made, any amount withdrawn will be treated as coming first
from the earnings and then, only after the income portion is exhausted, as
coming from the principal. Withdrawn earnings are includible in gross income.
It further provides that a ten percent (10%) penalty will apply to the income
portion of any premature distribution. However, the penalty is not imposed on
amounts received: (a) after the taxpayer reaches age 59 1/2; (b) after
the death of the Owner; (c) if the taxpayer is totally disabled (for this
purpose disability is as defined in Section 72(m)(7) of the Code); (d) in a
series of substantially equal periodic payments made not less frequently
than annually for the life (or life expectancy) of the taxpayer or for the
joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of the taxpayer and his or her
Beneficiary; (e) under an immediate annuity; or (f) which are allocable to
purchase payments made prior to August 14, 1982.
The above information does not apply to Qualified Contracts. However, separate
tax withdrawal penalties and restrictions may apply to such Qualified
Contracts. (See "Tax Treatment of Withdrawals - Qualified Contracts" below.)
QUALIFIED PLANS
The Contracts offered herein are designed to be suitable for use under
various types of Qualified Plans. Taxation of participants in each
Qualified Plan varies with the type of plan and terms and conditions of each
specific plan. Owners, Annuitants and Beneficiaries are cautioned that
benefits under a Qualified Plan may be subject to the terms and conditions of
the plan regardless of the terms and conditions of the Contracts issued
pursuant to the plan. Some retirement plans are subject to distribution and
other requirements that are not incorporated into the Company's administrative
procedures. Owners, participants and Beneficiaries are responsible for
determining that contributions, distributions and other transactions with
respect to the Contracts comply with applicable law. Following are general
descriptions of the types of Qualified Plans with which the Contracts may be
used. Such descriptions are not exhaustive and are for general informational
purposes only. The tax rules regarding Qualified Plans are very complex and
will have differing applications depending on individual facts and
circumstances. Each purchaser should obtain competent tax advice prior to
purchasing a Contract issued under a Qualified Plan.
Contracts issued pursuant to Qualified Plans include special provisions
restricting Contract provisions that may otherwise be available as described
herein. Generally, Contracts issued pursuant to Qualified Plans are not
transferable except upon surrender or annuitization. Various penalty and
excise taxes may apply to contributions or distributions made in violation
of applicable limitations. Furthermore, certain withdrawal penalties and
restrictions may apply to surrenders from Qualified Contracts. (See "Tax
Treatment of Withdrawals - Qualified Contracts" below.)
On July 6, 1983, the Supreme Court decided in ARIZONA GOVERNING COMMITTEE V.
NORRIS that optional annuity benefits provided under an employer's deferred
compensation plan could not, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
vary between men and women. The Contracts sold by the Company in connection
with Qualified Plans will utilize annuity tables which do not differentiate on
the basis of sex. Such annuity tables will also be available for use in
connection with certain non-qualified deferred compensation plans.
a. H.R. 10 Plans
Section 401 of the Code permits self-employed individuals to establish
Qualified Plans for themselves and their employees, commonly referred to as
"H.R. 10" or "Keogh" plans. Contributions made to the Plan for the benefit of
the employees will not be included in the gross income of the employees until
distributed from the Plan. The tax consequences to participants may vary
depending upon the particular plan design. However, the Code places
limitations and restrictions on all Plans including on such items as: amount
of allowable contributions; form, manner and timing of distributions;
transferability of benefits; vesting and nonforfeitability of interests;
nondiscrimination in eligibility and participation; and the tax treatment of
distributions, withdrawals and surrenders. (See "Tax Treatment of Withdrawals
- - Qualified Contracts" below.) Purchasers of Contracts for use with an H.R. 10
Plan should obtain competent tax advice as to the tax treatment and
suitability of such an investment.
b. Tax-Sheltered Annuities
Section 403(b) of the Code permits the purchase of "tax-sheltered annuities"
by public schools and certain charitable, educational and scientific
organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. These qualifying
employers may make contributions to the Contracts for the benefit of their
employees. Such contributions are not includible in the gross income of the
employees until the employees receive distributions from the Contracts. The
amount of contributions to the tax-sheltered annuity is limited to certain
maximums imposed by the Code. Furthermore, the Code sets forth additional
restrictions governing such items as transferability, distributions,
nondiscrimination and withdrawals. (See "Tax Treatment of Withdrawals -
Qualified Contracts" and "Tax-Sheltered Annuities - Withdrawal Limitations"
below.) Employee loans are not allowable under the Contracts. Any employee
should obtain competent tax advice as to the tax treatment and suitability of
such an investment.
c. Individual Retirement Annuities
Section 408(b) of the Code permits eligible individuals to contribute to an
individual retirement program known as an "Individual Retirement Annuity"
("IRA"). Under applicable limitations, certain amounts may be contributed to
an IRA which will be deductible from the individual's gross income. These IRAs
are subject to limitations on eligibility, contributions, transferability and
distributions. (See "Tax Treatment of Withdrawals - Qualified Contracts"
below.) Under certain conditions, distributions from other IRAs and other
Qualified Plans may be rolled over or transferred on a tax-deferred basis into
an IRA. Sales of Contracts for use with IRAs are subject to special
requirements imposed by the Code, including the requirement that certain
informational disclosure be given to persons desiring to establish an IRA.
Purchasers of Contracts to be qualified as Individual Retirement Annuities
should obtain competent tax advice as to the tax treatment and suitability of
such an investment.
Roth IRAs
Beginning in 1998, individuals may purchase a new type of non-deductible IRA,
known as a Roth IRA. Purchase payments for a Roth IRA are limited to a
maximum of $2,000 per year. Lower maximum limitations apply to individuals
with adjusted gross incomes between $95,000 and $110,000 in the case of
single taxpayers, between $150,000 and $160,000 in the case of married
taxpayers filing joint returns, and between $0 and $10,000 in the case of
married taxpayers filing separately. An overall $2,000 annual limitation
continues to apply to all of a taxpayer's IRA contributions, including Roth
IRA and non-Roth IRAs.
Qualified distributions from Roth IRAs are free from federal income tax. A
qualified distribution requires that an individual has held the Roth IRA
for at least five years and, in addition, that the distribution is made
either after the individual reaches age 59 1/2, on the individual's death or
disability, or as a qualified first-time home purchase, subject to a $10,000
lifetime maximum, for the individual, a spouse, child, grandchild, or
ancestor. Any distribution which is not a qualified distribution is taxable
to the extent of earnings in the distribution. Distributions are treated as
made from contributions first and therefore no distributions are taxable
until distributions exceed the amount of contributions to the Roth IRA. The
10% penalty tax and the regular IRA exceptions to the 10% penalty tax apply
to taxable distributions from a Roth IRA.
Amounts may be rolled over from one Roth IRA to another Roth IRA. Furthermore,
an individual may make a rollover contribution from a non-Roth IRA to a Roth
IRA, unless the individual has adjusted gross income over $100,000 or the
individual is a married taxpayer filing a separate return. The individual
must pay tax on any portion of the IRA being rolled over that represents
income or a previously deductible IRA contribution. However, for rollovers
in 1998, the individual may pay that tax ratably over the four taxable year
period beginning with tax year 1998.
Purchasers of Contracts to be qualified as a Roth IRA should obtain competent
tax advice as to the tax treatment and suitability of such an investment.
d. Corporate Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans
Sections 401(a) and 401(k) of the Code permit corporate employers to establish
various types of retirement plans for employees. These retirement plans may
permit the purchase of the Contracts to provide benefits under the Plan.
Contributions to the Plan for the benefit of employees will not be includible
in the gross income of the employees until distributed from the Plan. The tax
consequences to participants may vary depending upon the particular plan
design. However, the Code places limitations and restrictions on all
Plans including on such items as: amount of allowable contributions; form,
manner and timing of distributions; transferability of benefits; vesting and
nonforfeitability of interests; nondiscrimination in eligibility and
participation; and the tax treatment of distributions, withdrawals and
surrenders. (See "Tax Treatment of Withdrawals - Qualified Contracts" below.)
Purchasers of Contracts for use with Corporate Pension or Profit Sharing Plans
should obtain competent tax advice as to the tax treatment and suitability of
such an investment.
TAX TREATMENT OF WITHDRAWALS - QUALIFIED CONTRACTS
In the case of a withdrawal under a Qualified Contract, a ratable portion of
the amount received is taxable, generally based on the ratio of the
individual's cost basis to the individual's total accrued benefit under
the retirement plan. Special tax rules may be available for certain
distributions from a Qualified Contract. Section 72(t) of the Code imposes a
10% penalty tax on the taxable portion of any distribution from qualified
retirement plans, including Contracts issued and qualified under Code
Sections 401 (H.R. 10 and Corporate Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans), 403(b)
(Tax-Sheltered Annuities) and 408(b) (Individual Retirement Annuities). To
the extent amounts are not includible in gross income because they have been
rolled over to an IRA or to another eligible Qualified Plan, no tax penalty
will be imposed. The tax penalty will not apply to the following
distributions: (a) if distribution is made on or after the date on which the
Owner or Annuitant (as applicable) reaches age 59 1/2; (b)
distributions following the death or disability of the Owner or Annuitant
(as applicable) (for this purpose disability is as defined in Section 72(m)
(7) of the Code); (c) after separation from service, distributions that
are part of substantially equal periodic payments made not less frequently
than annually for the life (or life expectancy) of the Owner or Annuitant
(as applicable) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of such Owner
or Annuitant (as applicable) and his or her designated Beneficiary; (d)
distributions to an Owner or Annuitant (as applicable) who has separated
from service after he has attained age 55; (e) distributions made to
the Owner or Annuitant (as applicable) to the extent such distributions
do not exceed the amount allowable as a deduction under Code Section 213
to the Owner or Annuitant (as applicable) for amounts paid during the
taxable year for medical care; (f) distributions made to an alternate payee
pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order;(g) distributions from
an Individual Retirement Annuity for the purchase of medical insurance (as
described in Section 213(d)(1)(D) of the Code) for the Owner or Annuitant (as
applicable) and his or her spouse and dependents if the Owner or Annuitant
(as applicable) has received unemployment compensation for at least 12 weeks
(this exception will no longer apply after the Owner or Annuitant (as
applicable) has been re-employed for at least 60 days); (h) distributions from
an Individual Retirement Annuity made to the Owner or Annuitant (as applicable)
to the extent such distributions do not exceed the qualified higher education
expenses (as defined in Section 72(t)(7) of the Code) of the Owner or Annuitant
(as applicable) for the taxable year; and (i) distributions from an Individual
Retirement Annuity made to the Owner or Annuitant (as applicable) which are
qualified first-time home buyer distributions (as defined in Section 72(t)(8)
of the Code). The exceptions stated in (d) and (f) above do not apply in the
case of an Individual Retirement Annuity. The exception stated in (c) above
applies to an Individual Retirement Annuity without the requirement that there
be a separation from service.
Generally, distributions from a qualified plan must begin no later than April
1st of the calendar year following the later of (a) the year in which the
employee attains age 70 1/2 or (b) the calendar year in which the employee
retires. The date set forth in (b) does not apply to an Individual
Retirement Annuity. Required distributions must be over a period not
exceeding the life expectancy of the individual or the joint lives or life
expectancies of the individual and his or her designated beneficiary. If the
required minimum distributions are not made, a 50% penalty tax is imposed as to
the amount not distributed.
TAX-SHELTERED ANNUITIES - WITHDRAWAL LIMITATIONS
The Code limits the withdrawal of amounts attributable to contributions made
pursuant to a salary reduction agreement (as defined in Section 403(b)(11) of
the Code) to circumstances only when the Owner: (1) attains age 59 1/2; (2)
separates from service; (3) dies; (4) becomes disabled (within the meaning of
Section 72(m)(7) of the Code); or (5) in the case of hardship. However,
withdrawals for hardship are restricted to the portion of the Owner's Contract
Value which represents contributions made by the Owner and does not include
any investment results. The limitations on withdrawals became effective on
January 1, 1989 and apply only to salary reduction contributions made after
December 31, 1988, to income attributable to such contributions and to income
attributable to amounts held as of December 31, 1988. The limitations on
withdrawals do not affect rollovers and transfers between certain Qualified
Plans. Owners should consult their own tax counsel or other tax adviser
regarding any distributions.
ANNUITY PROVISIONS
VARIABLE ANNUITY
A variable annuity is an annuity with payments which: (1) are not
predetermined as to dollar amount; and (2) will vary in amount with the net
investment results of the applicable investment portfolio(s) of the Separate
Account. At the Annuity Date, the Contract Value in each investment portfolio
will be applied to the applicable Annuity Tables. The Annuity Table used will
depend upon the Annuity Option chosen. If, as of the Annuity Date, the then
current Annuity Option rates applicable to this class of Contracts provide a
first Annuity Payment greater than guaranteed under the same Annuity Option
under this Contract, the greater payment will be made. The dollar amount of
Annuity Payments after the first is determined as follows:
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(1) the dollar amount of the first Annuity Payment is divided by the
value of an Annuity Unit as of the Annuity Date. This
establishes the number of Annuity Units for each monthly
payment. The number of Annuity Units remains fixed during the
Annuity Payment period.
(2) the fixed number of Annuity Units is multiplied by the Annuity
Unit value for the last Valuation Period of the month preceding
the month for which the payment is due. This result is the
dollar amount of the payment.
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The total dollar amount of each Variable Annuity Payment is the sum of all
investment portfolios' Variable Annuity Payments reduced by the applicable
Contract Maintenance Charge.
FIXED ANNUITY
A fixed annuity is a series of payments made during the Annuity Period which
are guaranteed as to dollar amount by the Company and do not vary with the
investment experience of the Separate Account. The General Account Value on
the day immediately preceding the Annuity Date will be used to determine the
Fixed Annuity monthly payment. The first monthly Annuity Payment will be
based upon the Annuity Option elected and the appropriate Annuity Option
Table.
ANNUITY UNIT
The value of an Annuity Unit for each investment portfolio was arbitrarily
set initially at $10. This was done when the first investment portfolio shares
were purchased. The investment portfolio Annuity Unit value at the end of any
subsequent Valuation Period is determined by multiplying the investment
portfolio Annuity Unit value for the immediately preceding Valuation Period by
the product of (a) the Net Investment Factor for the day for which the Annuity
Unit value is being calculated, and (b) 0.999919.
NET INVESTMENT FACTOR
The Net Investment Factor for any investment portfolio for any Valuation
Period is determined by dividing:
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(a) the Accumulation Unit value as of the close of the current
Valuation Period, by
(b) the Accumulation Unit value as of the close of the immediately
preceding Valuation Period.
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The Net Investment Factor may be greater or less than one, as the Annuity Unit
value may increase or decrease.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE GUARANTEE
The Company guarantees that the dollar amount of each Annuity Payment after
the first Annuity Payment will not be affected by variations in mortality or
expense experience.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements of the Company included herein should be
considered only as bearing upon the ability of the Company to meet its
obligations under the Contracts.
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY
ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Statements
December 31, 1997
(With Independent Auditors' Report Thereon)
Independent Auditors' Report
The Contract Owners of Cova Variable
Annuity Account One, Board of Directors
and Shareholder of
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company:
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of the
Quality Income, Money Market, High Yield, Stock Index, Growth and Income, Bond
Debenture, Developing Growth, Large Cap Research, Mid-Cap Value, Quality Bond,
Small Cap Stock, Large Cap Stock, Select Equity, International Equity, Balanced
Portfolio, Small Cap Equity, Equity Income, and Growth and Income Equity
sub-accounts (investment options within the Cova Series Trust) and the Growth
and Income sub-account (investment option within the Lord Abbett Series Fund,
Inc.) and the Money Market sub-account (investment option within the General
American Capital Company) of Cova Variable Annuity Account One of Cova Financial
Services Life Insurance Company (the Separate Account), as of December 31, 1997,
and the related statement of operations for the year or period then ended, the
statements of changes in contract owners' equity for each of the years or
periods presented, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods
presented. These financial statements and financial highlights are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of
December 31, 1997, by correspondence with transfer agents. An audit also
includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to
above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
sub-accounts of Cova Variable Annuity Account One of Cova Financial Services
Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 1997, the results of its operations
for the year or period then ended, the changes in its contract owners' equity
for each of the years or periods presented, and the financial highlights for
each of the years or periods presented, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Chicago, Illinois
February 20, 1998
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COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 1997
(In thousands of dollars)
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Assets
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Investments:
Cova Series Trust:
Quality Income Portfolio - 4,505,192 shares at a net asset value of $10.90 per share
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(cost $47,803) $ 49,105
Money Market Portfolio - 21,610,549 shares at a net asset value of $1.00 per share
(cost $21,611) 21,611
High Yield Portfolio - 3,051,753 shares at a net asset value of $10.90 per share
(cost $32,420) 33,262
Stock Index Portfolio - 4,206,886 shares at a net asset value of $21.07 per share
(cost $63,640) 88,640
Growth and Income Portfolio - 2,706,448 shares at a net asset value of $17.05 per share
(cost $35,262) 46,149
Bond Debenture Portfolio - 4,195,836 shares at a net asset value of $12.11 per share
(cost $48,864) 50,822
Developing Growth Portfolio -148,362 shares at a net asset value of $10.55 per share
(cost $1,558) 1,565
Large Cap Research Portfolio -124,489 shares at a net asset value of $9.91 per share
(cost $1,227) 1,233
Mid-Cap Value Portfolio - 194,149 shares at a net asset value of $10.48 per share
(cost $1,995) 2,035
Quality Bond Portfolio - 1,536,461 shares at a net asset value of $10.40 per share
(cost $15,801) 15,987
Small Cap Stock Portfolio - 4,057,416 shares at a net asset value of $13.10 per share
(cost $46,648) 53,171
Large Cap Stock Portfolio - 1,588,261 shares at a net asset value of $13.85 per share
(cost $19,135) 21,990
Select Equity Portfolio - 6,950,455 shares at a net asset value of $13.97 per share
(cost $83,547) 97,067
International Equity Portfolio - 5,437,189 shares at a net asset value of $11.47 per share
(cost $61,064) 62,373
Balanced Portfolio - 38,606 shares at a net asset value of $10.39 per share
(cost $401) 401
Small Cap Equity Portfolio - 26,146 shares at a net asset value of $10.42 per share
(cost $277) 272
Equity Income Portfolio - 50,388 shares at a net asset value of $11.05 per share
(cost $536) 557
Growth and Income Equity Portfolio - 122,207 shares at a net asset value of $10.71 per share
(cost $1,291) 1,309
Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. Growth and Income Portfolio - 24,988,059 shares
at a net asset value of $19.51 per share (cost $399,658) 487,519
General American Capital Company Money Market Portfolio - 182,049 shares
at a net asset value of $18.23 per share (cost $3,272) 3,318
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Total assets $ 1,038,386
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 1997
(In thousands of dollars)
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LIABILITIES
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Liabilities:
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Trust Quality Income $ 2
Trust Money Market 1
Trust High Yield 1
Trust Stock Index 3
Trust Growth and Income 2
Trust Bond Debenture 2
Trust Quality Bond 1
Trust Small Cap Stock 2
Trust Large Cap Stock 1
Trust Select Equity 4
Trust International Equity 2
Fund Growth and Income 19
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Total liabilities 40
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Contract owners' equity:
Accumulation phase:
Trust Quality Income - 2,931,053 accumulation units at $16.716329 per unit 48,997
Trust Money Market - 1,742,444 accumulation units at $12.375226 per unit 21,563
Trust High Yield - 1,409,290 accumulation units at $23.571992 per unit 33,220
Trust Stock Index - 3,547,220 accumulation units at $24.963514 per unit 88,552
Trust Growth and Income - 2,198,250 accumulation units at $20.978325 per unit 46,115
Trust Bond Debenture - 3,945,097 accumulation units at $12.881792 per unit 50,820
Trust Developing Growth - 148,658 accumulation units at $10.527554 per unit 1,565
Trust Large Cap Research - 124,559 accumulation units at $9.899560 per unit 1,233
Trust Mid-Cap Value - 194,386 accumulation units at $10.467957 per unit 2,035
Trust Quality Bond - 1,433,081 accumulation units at $11.155126 per unit 15,986
Trust Small Cap Stock - 3,940,243 accumulation units at $13.491466 per unit 53,159
Trust Large Cap Stock - 1,473,929 accumulation units at $14.889462 per unit 21,946
Trust Select Equity - 6,903,606 accumulation units at $14.053502 per unit 97,020
Trust International Equity - 5,440,592 accumulation units at $11.462435 per unit 62,362
Trust Balanced - 38,079 accumulation units at $10.531920 per unit 401
Trust Small Cap Equity - 26,148 accumulation units at $10.418047 per unit 272
Trust Equity Income - 49,725 accumulation units at $11.194166 per unit 557
Trust Growth and Income Equity - 121,673 accumulation units at $10.756082 per unit 1,309
Fund Growth and Income - 15,788,404 accumulation units at $30.837057 per unit 486,867
GACC Money Market - 311,051 accumulation units at $10.667011 per unit 3,318
Annuitization phase:
Trust Quality Income - 8,069 annuity units at $13.173884 per unit 106
Trust Money Market - 4,562 annuity units at $10.211104 per unit 47
Trust High Yield - 2,229 annuity units at $18.576727 per unit 41
Trust Stock Index - 4,097 annuity units at $20.804263 per unit 85
Trust Growth and Income - 1,803 annuity units at $17.739841 per unit 32
Trust Small Cap Stock - 773 annuity units at $12.807785 per unit 10
Trust Large Cap Stock - 3,028 annuity units at $14.134938 per unit 43
Trust Select Equity - 3,237 annuity units at $13.341341 per unit 43
Trust International Equity - 790 annuity units at $10.881576 per unit 9
Fund Growth and Income - 26,046 annuity units at $24.302215 per unit 633
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Total contract owners' equity 1,038,346
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Total liabilities and contract owners' equity $ 1,038,386
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COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Statement of Operations
Year or period ended December 31, 1997
(In thousands of dollars)
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Cova Series
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Growth
Quality Money High Stock and Bond Developing Large Cap Mid-Cap
Income Market Yield Index Income Debenture Growth Research Value
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Investment income -
dividends and capital
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gains distributions 3,311 2,483 3,144 1,321 1,044 1,611 - 2 2
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Expenses:
Mortality and expense
risk fee 647 564 483 992 507 301 2 1 2
Administrative fee 78 68 58 119 61 36 - - -
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Total expenses 725 632 541 1,111 568 337 2 1 2
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Net investment income 2,586 1,851 2,603 210 476 1,274 (2) 1 -
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Net realized gain (loss)
on investments 503 - 835 15,709 906 27 - - -
Net change in unrealized
gain (loss) on investments 367 - 351 4,729 6,685 1,687 7 6 40
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Net realized and change in
unrealized gain (loss) on
investments 870 - 1,186 20,438 7,591 1,714 7 6 40
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Net increase (decrease) in
contract owners' equity
resulting from operations 3,456 1,851 3,789 20,648 8,067 2,988 5 7 40
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Growth Series Fund, Inc.
Small Large Interna- Small and Growth GACC
Quality Cap Cap Select tional Cap Equity Income and Global Money
Bond Stock Stock Equity Equity Balanced Equity Income Equity Income Equity Market Total
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626 262 1,346 747 547 8 2 11 14 38,031 - - 54,512
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109 386 186 704 472 1 1 2 4 4,843 8 21 10,236
13 47 22 84 57 - - - 1 581 1 3 1,229
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122 433 208 788 529 1 1 2 5 5,424 9 24 11,465
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504 (171) 1,138 (41) 18 7 1 9 9 32,607 (9) (24) 43,047
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51 46 1,668 30 15 1 - - 1 842 (36) 55 20,653
156 5,990 1,324 12,310 513 - (5) 21 18 41,372 (1) 40 75,610
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207 6,036 2,992 12,340 528 1 (5) 21 19 42,214 (37) 95 96,263
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711 5,865 4,130 12,299 546 8 (4) 30 28 74,821 (46) 71 139,310
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COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Statement of Changes in Contract Owners' Equity
Year or period ended December 31, 1997
(In thousands of dollars)
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Cova SeTrust
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Growth Small
Quality Money High Stock and Bond Developing Large Cap Mid-Cap Quality Cap
Income Market Yield Index Income Debenture Growth Research Value Bond Stock
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From operations:
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Net investment income (loss)2,586 1,851 2,603 210 476 1,274 (2) 1 - 504 (171)
Net realized gain (loss)
on investments 503 - 835 15,709 906 27 - - - 51 46
Net change in unrealized
gain (loss) on investments 367 - 351 4,729 6,685 1,687 7 6 40 156 5,990
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Net increase (decrease) in
contract owners' equity
resulting from operations 3,456 1,851 3,789 20,648 8,067 2,988 5 7 40 711 5,865
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From account unit
transactions:
Contributions by Cova - - - - - - 100 100 100 - -
Redemptions by Cova - - - - - - - - - (2,144) -
Proceeds from units
of the account sold 504 45,236 795 2,638 2,541 8,751 503 359 463 2,671 9,550
Payments for units of
the account redeemed (9,775) (8,119) (2,972) (14,588) (1,993) (978) (2) (2) (28) (731) (1,221)
Account transfers, net 3,092 (48,066) (11,222) (9,170) 5,116 32,608 959 769 1,460 10,203 24,982
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Net increase (decrease) in
contract owners' equity
from account unit
transactions (6,179) (10,949) (13,399) (21,120) 5,664 40,381 1,560 1,226 1,995 9,999 33,311
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Net increase (decrease) in
contract owners' equity (2,723) (9,098) (9,610) (472) 13,731 43,369 1,565 1,233 2,035 10,710 39,176
Contract owners' equity:
Beginning of period 51,826 30,708 42,871 89,109 32,416 7,451 - - - 5,276 13,993
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End of period $ 49,103 21,610 33,261 88,637 46,147 50,820 1,565 1,233 2,035 15,986 53,169
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Growth Series Fund, Inc.
Large Interna- Small and Growth GACC
Cap Select tional Cap Equity Income and Global Money
Stock Equity Equity BalancedEquity Income Equity Income Equity Market Total
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1,138 (41) 18 7 1 9 9 32,607 (9) (24) 43,047
1,668 30 15 1 - - 1 842 (36) 55 20,653
1,324 12,310 513 - (5) 21 18 41,372 (1) 40 75,610
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4,130 12,299 546 8 (4) 30 28 74,821 (46) 71 139,310
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- - - 1 1 1 1 - - - 304
(15,455) - - (1) (1) (1) (1) - - - (17,603)
7,691 19,507 11,213 184 116 219 679 47,264 5 5,197 166,086
(421) (1,556) (1,224) (26) - (1) (44) (23,254) (114) (312) (67,361)
10,293 44,654 37,503 235 160 309 646 94,311 (2,228) (1,996) 194,618
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2,108 62,605 47,492 393 276 527 1,281 118,321 (2,337) 2,889 276,044
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6,238 74,904 48,038 401 272 557 1,309 193,142 (2,383) 2,960 415,354
15,751 22,159 14,333 - - - - 294,358 2,383 358 622,992
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21,989 97,063 62,371 401 272 557 1,309 487,500 - 3,318 1,038,346
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COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Statement of Changes in Contract Owners' Equity
Year or period ended December 31, 1996
(In thousands of dollars)
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Cova Series
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Growth
Quality Money High Stock and Bond
Income Market Yield Index Income Debenture
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From operations:
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Net investment income (loss) $ 1,465 1,284 2,924 3,048 1,322 200
Net realized gain (loss)
on investments 44 - (169) 3,892 164 13
Net change in unrealized
gain (loss) on investments (534) - 952 9,295 2,566 271
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Net increase in contract
owners' equity resulting
from operations 975 1,284 3,707 16,235 4,052 484
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From account unit
transactions:
Contributions by Cova - - - - - 500
Redemptions by Cova - - - - - (508)
Proceeds from units of
the account sold 1,603 43,943 1,989 3,731 2,777 3,795
Payments for units of
the account redeemed (4,251) (3,044) (2,299) (4,891) (866) (164)
Account transfers 12,246 (45,603) 2,962 (11,728) 6,836 3,344
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Net decrease (decrease) in
contract owners' equity
from account unit
transactions 9,598 (4,704) 2,652 (12,888) 8,747 6,967
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Net increase (decrease) in
contract owners' equity 10,573 (3,420) 6,359 3,347 12,799 7,451
Contract owners' equity:
Beginning of period 41,253 34,128 36,512 85,762 19,617 -
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End of period $ 51,826 30,708 42,871 89,109 32,416 7,451
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See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Trust Series Fund, Inc.
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Small Large Interna- Growth GACC
Quality Cap Cap Select tional and Global Money
Bond Stock Stock Equity Equity Income Equity Market Total
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
143 509 310 228 25 15,839 262 (1) 27,558
44 47 85 (17) 72 532 43 - 4,750
30 533 1,531 1,210 796 24,020 (151) 6 40,525
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
217 1,089 1,926 1,421 893 40,391 154 5 72,833
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,000 5,000 15,000 5,000 5,000 - - - 35,500
(3,000) (5,135) (3,846) (4,922) (5,128) - - - (22,539)
995 6,112 800 10,306 5,710 31,434 231 88 113,514
(19) (71) - (115) (60) (13,615) (328) - (29,723)
2,083 6,998 1,871 10,469 7,918 45,518 (174) 265 43,005
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,059 12,904 13,825 20,738 13,440 63,337 (271) 353 139,757
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,276 13,993 15,751 22,159 14,333 103,728 (117) 358 212,590
- - - - - 190,630 2,500 - 410,402
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5,276 13,993 15,751 22,159 14,333 294,358 2,383 358 622,992
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Five years ended December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Quality Income Portfolio
(Managed by Van Kampen American Capital Investment Advisory Corp.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 15.54 15.33 13.17 13.97 12.75
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .84 .45 .72 .60 1.00
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) from security
transactions .34 (.24) 1.44 (1.40) .22
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 1.18 .21 2.16 (.80) 1.22
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 16.72 15.54 15.33 13.17 13.97
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 7.57% 1.36% 16.41% (5.70%) 9.50%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 49,103 51,826 41,253 33,933 5,111
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40%
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 5.00% 2.94% 4.99% 4.48% 8.30%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect mortality
and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all expenses of the
underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio operating
expenses).
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Five years ended December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Money Market Portfolio
(Managed by Van Kampen American Capital Investment Advisory Corp.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 11.88 11.43 10.90 10.61 10.46
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .50 .45 .50 .30 .19
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) from security
transactions - - .03 (.01) (.04)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations .50 .45 .53 .29 .15
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 12.38 11.88 11.43 10.90 10.61
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 4.17% 3.98% 4.85% 2.70% 1.45%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 21,610 30,708 34,128 75,878 6,552
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40%
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 4.10% 3.90% 4.48% 2.90% 1.78%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect mortality
and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all expenses of the
underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio operating
expenses).
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Five years ended December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - High Yield Portfolio
(Managed by Van Kampen American Capital Investment Advisory Corp.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 21.42 19.52 16.98 18.02 14.99
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income 1.58 1.55 1.44 1.38 1.80
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) from security
transactions .57 .35 1.10 (2.42) 1.23
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 2.15 1.90 2.54 (1.04) 3.03
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 23.57 21.42 19.52 16.98 18.02
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 10.03% 9.73% 14.99% (5.79%) 20.21%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 33,261 42,871 36,512 19,653 18,846
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40%
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 6.74% 7.52% 7.98% 7.92% 13.05%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect mortality
and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all expenses of the
underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio operating
expenses).
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Five years ended December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Stock Index Portfolio
(Managed by Van Kampen American Capital Investment Advisory Corp.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 19.04 15.77 11.68 11.87 11.05
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .09 .67 .51 .37 .22
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) from security
transactions 5.83 2.60 3.58 (.56) .60
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 5.92 3.27 4.09 (.19) .82
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 24.96 19.04 15.77 11.68 11.87
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 31.13% 20.69% 35.06% (1.58%) 7.35%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 88,637 89,109 85,762 36,807 91,269
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40%
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity .27% 3.53% 4.85% 2.10% 2.99%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect mortality
and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all expenses of the
underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio operating
expenses).
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Five years ended December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Growth and Income Portfolio (Managed by Van Kampen American
Capital Investment Advisory Corp.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 17.01 14.61 11.20 11.92 10.47
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .23 .68 1.02 .19 .54
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) from security
transactions 3.74 1.72 2.39 (.91) .91
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 3.97 2.40 3.41 (.72) 1.45
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 20.98 17.01 14.61 11.20 11.92
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 23.34% 16.42% 30.49% (6.07%) 13.84%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 46,147 32,416 19,617 10,941 6,528
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40%
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 1.18% 5.16% 9.92% 2.05% 7.54%
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect mortality
and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all expenses of the
underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio operating
expenses).
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Year ended December 31, 1997 and the period from commencement of operations
through December 31, 1996
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Bond Debenture Portfolio
(Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
May 1, 1996
through
December 31,
1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 11.29 10.10
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .40 .32
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions 1.19 .87
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 1.59 1.19
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 12.88 11.29
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 14.05% 11.86%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 50,820 7,451
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 5.26% 7.76%**
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Period from commencement of operations through December 31, 1997
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Developing Growth Portfolio
(Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
August 20, 1997
through
December 31,
1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.00
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment loss (.02)
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions .55
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations .53
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 10.53
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 5.28%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 1,565
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity (0.98)%**
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment return does not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but does reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Period from commencement of operations through December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Large Cap Research Portfolio
(Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
August 20, 1997
through
December 31,
1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.00
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment loss (.01)
Net realized and unrealized
loss from security
transactions (.09)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations (.10)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 9.90
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* (1.00%)
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 1,233
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 0.55%**
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment return does not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but does reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Period from commencement of operations through December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Mid-Cap Value Portfolio
(Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
August 20, 1997
through
December 31,
1997
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.00
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment loss (.01)
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions .48
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations .47
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 10.47
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 4.68%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 2,035
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity (.16%)**
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment return does not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but does reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Year ended December 31, 1997 and the period from commencement of operations
through December 31, 1996
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Quality Bond Portfolio
(Managed by J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
May 1, 1996
through
December 31,
1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.37 9.90
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .44 .28
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions .35 .19
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations .79 .47
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 11.16 10.37
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 7.58% 4.76%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 15,986 5,276
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 5.76% 3.75%**
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Year ended December 31, 1997 and the period from commencement of operations
through December 31, 1996
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Small Cap Stock Portfolio
(Managed by J. P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
May 1, 1996
through
December 31,
1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 11.31 10.51
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) (.08) .39
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions 2.26 .41
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 2.18 .80
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 13.49 11.31
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 19.31% 7.57%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 53,169 13,993
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity (.55%) 9.65%**
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Year ended December 31, 1997 and the period from commencement of operations
through December 31, 1996
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Large Cap Stock Portfolio
(Managed by J. P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
May 1, 1996
through
December 31,
1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 11.33 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .77 .22
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions 2.79 1.11
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 3.56 1.33
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 14.89 11.33
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 31.36% 13.32%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 21,989 15,751
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 7.64% 3.02%**
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Year ended December 31, 1997 and the period from commencement of operations
through December 31, 1996
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Select Equity Portfolio
(Managed by J. P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
May 1, 1996
through
December 31,
1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.84 10.08
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) (.03) .10
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions 3.24 .66
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 3.21 .76
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 14.05 10.84
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 29.67% 7.48%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 97,063 22,159
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity (.07%) 3.12%**
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Year ended December 31, 1997 and the period from commencement of operations
through December 31, 1996
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - International Equity Portfolio
(Managed by J. P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
May 1, 1996
through
December 31,
1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.97 10.21
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) (.01) .02
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions .50 .74
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations .49 .76
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 11.46 10.97
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 4.52% 7.36%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 62,371 14,333
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity .05% .46%**
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Period from commencement of operations through December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Balanced Portfolio
(Managed by Mississippi Advisors, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
July 1, 1997
through
December 31,
1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .14
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions .39
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations .53
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 10.53
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 5.32%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 401
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 6.75%**
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment return does not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but does reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Period from commencement of operations through December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Small Cap Equity Portfolio
(Managed by Mississippi Advisors, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
July 1, 1997
through
December 31,
1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income -
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions .42
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations .42
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 10.42
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 4.18%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 272
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 1.01%**
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment return does not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but does reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Period from commencement of operations through December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Equity Income Portfolio
(Managed by Mississippi Advisors, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
July 1, 1997
through
December 31,
1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .15
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions 1.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 1.19
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 11.19
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 11.94%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 557
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 6.79%**
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<FN>
*Investment return does not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but does reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Period from commencement of operations through December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Cova Series Trust - Growth and Income Equity Portfolio
(Managed by Mississippi Advisors, Inc.)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Period from
July 1, 1997
through
December 31,
1997
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income .05
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions .71
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations .76
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 10.76
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Total return* 7.56%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 1,309
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 3.25%**
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<FN>
*Investment return does not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but does reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Five years ended December 31, 1997
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. Growth and Income Portfolio
(Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.)
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 25.09 21.31 16.64 16.42 14.50
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income 2.01 1.32 1.37 .76 .88
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) from security
transactions 3.74 2.46 3.30 (.54) 1.04
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations 5.75 3.78 4.67 .22 1.92
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Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 30.84 25.09 21.31 16.64 16.42
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total return* 22.91% 17.76% 28.03% 1.32% 13.24%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 487,500 294,358 190,630 114,416 82,033
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40%
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity 8.40% 6.59% 8.57% 5.40% 8.12%
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<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect mortality
and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all expenses of the
underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio operating
expenses).
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Period from January 1, 1997 through April 18, 1997 and the four years ended
December 31, 1996
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. Global Equity Portfolio
(Managed by Lord, Abbett & Co.)
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Period from
January 1,
1997 through
April 18, 1997
1997 *** 1996 1995 1994 1993
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 15.41 14.52 13.33 13.29 10.64
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment income (loss) (.06) 1.70 .91 1.45 .24
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) from security
transactions (.29) (.81) .28 (1.41) 2.41
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total from investment
operations (.35) .89 1.19 .04 2.65
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 15.06 15.41 14.52 13.33 13.29
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Total return* (2.28%) 6.18% 8.91% .27% 24.91%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ - 2,383 2,500 3,108 3,635
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40%** 1.40% 1.40% 1.40% 1.40%
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity (1.40)%** 10.33% 5.36% 9.78% 1.88%
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<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and
portfolio operating expenses).
**Annualized
***Sub-account ceased operations on April 18, 1997.
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Financial Highlights
Year ended December 31, 1997 and the period from commencement of operations
through December 31, 1996
Financial Highlights for each accumulation unit outstanding throughout the
period are presented below:
General American Capital Company Money Market Portfolio
(Managed by Conning Asset Management Company)
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Period from
June 3, 1996
through
December 31,
1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation unit value,
<S> <C> <C>
beginning of period $ 10.23 10.00
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net investment loss (.14) (.08)
Net realized and unrealized
gain from security
transactions .58 .31
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Total from investment
operations .44 .23
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Accumulation unit value,
end of period $ 10.67 10.23
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Total return* 4.24% 2.34%
Contract owners' equity,
end of period (in thousands) $ 3,318 358
Ratio of expenses to average
contract owners' equity 1.40% 1.40%**
Ratio of net investment
income to average
contract owners' equity (1.40%) (1.40%)**
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<FN>
*Investment returns do not reflect any contract based fees (withdrawal fees,
contract maintenance fees, or account transfer fees), but do reflect
mortality and expense fees, administration expense fees as well as all
expenses of the underlying portfolio (investment advisory fees and portfolio
operating expenses).
**Annualized
</FN>
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Notes to Financial Statements
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COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1997 and 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Organization
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (the Separate Account) is a separate
investment account established by a resolution of the Board of Directors of
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company (Cova). The Separate Account
operates as a Unit Investment Trust under the Investment Company Act of
1940.
The Separate Account is divided into sub-accounts, with the assets of each
sub-account invested in the Cova Series Trust (Trust), the Lord Abbett
Series Fund, Inc. (Fund) or General American Capital Company (GACC). The
Trust consists of eighteen portfolios of which five portfolios are managed
by Van Kampen American Capital Investment Advisory Corp., four are managed
by Lord, Abbett & Co., five are managed by J.P. Morgan Investment
Management, Inc., and four are managed by Mississippi Advisors, Inc. The
Trust portfolios available for investment are the Quality Income, Money
Market, High Yield, Stock Index, Growth and Income, Bond Debenture,
Developing Growth, Large Cap Research, Mid-Cap Value, Quality Bond, Small
Cap Stock, Large Cap Stock, Select Equity, International Equity, Balanced,
Small Cap Equity, Equity Income, and Growth and Income Equity portfolios.
The Fund has one portfolio available for investment, the Growth and Income
portfolio. GACC has one portfolio available for investment, the Money
Market portfolio. Not all portfolios of the Trust, Fund, and GACC are
available for investment depending upon the nature and specific terms of
the different contracts currently being offered for sale. The Trust, Fund,
and GACC are all diversified, open-end, management investment companies
which are intended to meet differing investment objectives.
The Trust Developing Growth, Trust Large Cap Research, and Trust Mid-Cap
Value sub-accounts commenced operations on August 20, 1997. The Trust
Balanced, Trust Small Cap Equity, Trust Equity Income, and Trust Growth and
Income Equity sub-accounts commenced operations on July 1, 1997.
The assets and liabilities of the Fund Global Equity Portfolio and Fund
Global Equity sub-account were transferred to the Trust International
Portfolio and Trust International Equity sub-accounts in accordance with a
substitution order. The Fund Global Equity sub-account ceased operations on
April 18, 1997.
In order to satisfy diversification requirements and provide for optimum
policyholder returns, Cova has made periodic contributions to the Trust and
Fund to provide for the initial purchases of investments. In return, Cova
has been credited with accumulation units of the Separate Account. As
additional funds are received through policyholder deposits, Cova has, at
its discretion and without adversely impacting the investment operations of
the Trust and Fund, removed its capital investment in the Separate Account
by liquidating accumulation units. Cova contributed approximately $0.3
million and $35.5 million in 1997 and 1996, respectively, to the Separate
Account of which, after subsequent redemptions, net of realized and
unrealized gains and losses on investments, approximately $0.3 million
remains as of December 31, 1997.
(2) Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Investment Valuation
Investments in shares of the Trust, Fund, and GACC are carried in the
statement of assets and liabilities at the underlying net asset value of
the Trust, Fund, and GACC. The net asset value of the Trust, Fund, and GACC
has been determined on the market value basis and is valued daily by the
Trust, Fund, and GACC investment managers. Realized gains and losses are
calculated by the average cost method.
(b) Reinvestment of Dividends
With the exception of GACC, dividends received from net investment income
and net realized capital gains are reinvested in additional shares of the
portfolio of the Trust or Fund making the distribution or, at the election
of the Separate Account, received in cash. Dividends and capital gain
distributions are recorded as income on the ex-dividend date.
GACC follows the Federal income tax practice known as consent dividending,
whereby substantially all of its net investment income and net realized
capital gains are deemed to be passed through to the Separate Account. As a
result, GACC does not distribute any dividends or capital gains. During
December of each year, accumulated investment income and capital gains of
the underlying GACC funds are allocated to the Separate Account by
increasing the cost basis and recognizing a capital gain in the Separate
Account.
(c) Federal Income Taxes
Operations of the Separate Account form a part of Cova, which is taxed as a
Life Insurance Company under the Internal Revenue Code (Code). Under
current provisions of the Code, no Federal income taxes are payable by Cova
with respect to earnings of the Separate Account.
Under the principles set forth in Internal Revenue Ruling 81-225 and
Section 817(h) of the Code and regulations thereunder, Cova believes that
it will be treated as the 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 a contract
owner's gross income until amounts are withdrawn or received pursuant to an
Optional Payment Plan.
(d) Annuity Reserves
Annuity reserves are computed for currently payable contracts according to
the 1983 Mortality Table. The assumed interest rate is 3%. Charges to
annuity reserves for mortality and expense risks experience are reimbursed
to Cova if the reserves required are less than originally estimated. If
additional reserves are required, Cova reimburses the variable annuity
account. The 1997 charges were not material.
(3) Contract Fees
There are no deductions made from purchase payments for sales fees at the
time of purchase. However, if all or a portion of the contract value is
withdrawn, a withdrawal fee is calculated and deducted from the contract
value. The withdrawal fee is imposed on withdrawals of contract values
attributable to purchase payments within five years after receipt and is
equal to 5% of the purchase payment withdrawn. After the first contract
anniversary, provided that the contract value prior to withdrawal exceeds
$5,000, an owner may make a withdrawal each contract year of up to 10% of
the aggregate purchase payments free from withdrawal fees.
An annual contract maintenance fee of $30 is imposed on all contracts with
contract values less than $50,000 on their policy anniversary. The fee
covers the cost of contract administration for the previous year and is
prorated between the sub-accounts to which the contract value is allocated.
Subject to certain restrictions, the contract owner may transfer all or a
part of the accumulated value of the contract among other offered and
available account options of the Separate Account and fixed rate annuities
of Cova. If more than 12 transfers have been made in the contract year, a
transfer fee of $25 per transfer or, if less, 2% of the amount transferred,
will be deducted from the account value. If the owner is participating in
the Dollar Cost Averaging program, such related transfers are not taken
into account in determining any transfer fee.
For the year ended December 31, 1997, withdrawal and account transfer
charges of approximately $113 thousand and contract maintenance fees of
approximately $317 thousand were deducted from the contract values in the
Separate Account.
Mortality and expense risks assumed by Cova are compensated by a fee
equivalent to an annual rate of 1.25% of the value of net assets. The
mortality risks assumed by Cova arise from its contractual obligation to
make annuity payments after the annuity date for the life of the annuitant,
and to waive the withdrawal fee in the event of the death of the contract
owner.
In addition, the Separate Account bears certain administration expenses,
which are equivalent to an annual rate of .15% of net assets. These fees
cover the cost of establishing and maintaining the contracts and Separate
Account.
Cova currently advances any premium taxes due at the time purchase payments
are made and then deducts premium taxes from the contract value at the time
annuity payments begin, or upon withdrawal if Cova is unable to obtain a
refund. Cova, however, reserves the right to deduct premium taxes when
incurred.
(4) Gain (Loss) on Investments
The table below summarizes the realized and change in unrealized gains and
losses on investments.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands of dollars)
Realized gain (loss) on investments:
Trust Quality Income Portfolio:
<S> <C> <C>
Aggregate proceeds from sales $ 33,851 13,850
Aggregate cost of redemptions 33,348 13,806
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 503 44
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Money Market Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 63,852 36,177
Aggregate cost of redemptions 63,852 36,177
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ - -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust High Yield Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 27,472 22,909
Aggregate cost of redemptions 26,637 23,078
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain (loss) on investments $ 835 (169)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Stock Index Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 55,951 21,062
Aggregate cost of redemptions 40,242 17,170
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 15,709 3,892
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands of dollars)
Realized gain (loss) on investments:
Trust Growth and Income Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales $ 4,135 1,508
Aggregate cost of redemptions 3,229 1,344
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 906 164
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Bond Debenture Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 646 635
Aggregate cost of redemptions 619 622
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 27 13
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Developing Growth Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales -
Aggregate cost of redemptions - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Large Cap Research Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 1
Aggregate cost of redemptions 1 N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Mid-Cap Value Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales -
Aggregate cost of redemptions - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Quality Bond Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 3,837 2,991
Aggregate cost of redemptions 3,786 2,947
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 51 44
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Small Cap Stock Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 513 1,882
Aggregate cost of redemptions 467 1,835
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 46 47
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands of dollars)
Realized gain (loss) on investments:
Trust Large Cap Stock Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales $ 7,686 1,423
Aggregate cost of redemptions 6,018 1,338
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 1,668 85
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Select Equity Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 305 1,680
Aggregate cost of redemptions 275 1,697
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain (loss) on investments $ 30 (17)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust International Equity Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 616 4,568
Aggregate cost of redemptions 601 4,496
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 15 72
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Balanced Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 38
Aggregate cost of redemptions 37 N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 1
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Small Cap Equity Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 2
Aggregate cost of redemptions 2 N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Equity Income Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 3
Aggregate cost of redemptions 3 N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Growth and Income Equity Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 34
Aggregate cost of redemptions 33 N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 1
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands of dollars)
Realized gain (loss) on investments:
Fund Growth and Income Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales $ 3,701 2,696
Aggregate cost of redemptions 2,859 2,164
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 842 532
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fund Global Equity Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 2,353 372
Aggregate cost of redemptions 2,389 329
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain (loss) on investments $ (36) 43
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GACC Money Market Portfolio:
Aggregate proceeds from sales 2,883 6
Aggregate cost of redemptions 2,828 6
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net realized gain on investments $ 55 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Trust Quality Income Portfolio:
End of period 1,302 935
Beginning of period 935 1,469
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments $ 367 (534)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Money Market Portfolio:
End of period - -
Beginning of period - -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ - -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust High Yield Portfolio:
End of period 842 491
Beginning of period 491 (461)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 351 952
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Stock Index Portfolio:
End of period 25,000 20,271
Beginning of period 20,271 10,976
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 4,729 9,295
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands of dollars)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Trust Growth and Income Portfolio:
End of period $ 10,887 4,202
Beginning of period 4,202 1,636
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 6,685 2,566
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Bond Debenture Portfolio:
End of period 1,958 271
Beginning of period 271 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 1,687 271
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Developing Growth Portfolio:
End of period 7
Beginning of period - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 7
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Large Cap Research Portfolio:
End of period 6
Beginning of period - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 6
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Mid-Cap Value Portfolio:
End of period 40
Beginning of period - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 40
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Quality Bond Portfolio:
End of period 186 30
Beginning of period 30 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 156 30
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Small Cap Stock Portfolio:
End of period 6,523 533
Beginning of period 533 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 5,990 533
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands of dollars)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Trust Large Cap Stock Portfolio:
End of period $ 2,855 1,531
Beginning of period 1,531 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 1,324 1,531
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Select Equity Portfolio:
End of period 13,520 1,210
Beginning of period 1,210 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 12,310 1,210
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust International Equity Portfolio:
End of period 1,309 796
Beginning of period 796 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 513 796
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Balanced Portfolio:
End of period -
Beginning of period - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Small Cap Equity Portfolio:
End of period (5)
Beginning of period - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized loss on investments $ (5)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Equity Income Portfolio:
End of period 21
Beginning of period - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 21
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trust Growth and Income Equity Portfolio:
End of period 18
Beginning of period - N/A
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 18
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands of dollars)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Fund Growth and Income Portfolio:
End of period $ 87,861 46,489
Beginning of period 46,489 22,469
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 41,372 24,020
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fund Global Equity Portfolio:
End of period - 1
Beginning of period 1 152
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized loss on investments $ (1) (151)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GACC Money Market Portfolio:
End of period 46 6
Beginning of period 6 -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net change in unrealized gain on investments $ 40 6
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Notes to Financial Statements
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(5) UNIT TRANSACTIONS
The change in the number of units resulting from account transactions is as
follows:
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Cova SeTrust
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Quality Money High Stock Growth and Bond DevelopinLarge CapMid-Cap Quality
Income Market Yield Index Income Debenture Growth Research Value Bond
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accumulation phase:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995 2,690,633 2,987,132 1,870,2325,436,980 1,342,833 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Contributions by Cova - - - - - 50,000 500,000
Redemptions by Cova - - - - - (50,000) (294,154)
Units sold 106,671 3,772,567 98,690 216,989 180,267 360,638 98,567
Units redeemed (280,149) (259,281) (113,437)(283,639) (59,321) (10,552) (2,065)
Units transferred 817,805 (3,915,492)145,699 (689,475) 442,117 309,577 206,482
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Balance at December 31, 1996 334,960 2,584,926 2,001,1844,680,855 1,905,896 659,663 N/A N/A N/A 508,830
Contributions by Cova - - - - - - 10,000 10,000 10,000 -
Redemptions by Cova - - - - - - - - - (205,846)
Units sold 33,059 3,712,455 36,057 125,947 130,796 715,126 47,968 36,718 45,300 256,670
Units redeemed (623,489) (683,810) (135,503)(654,828) (101,374) (79,865) (322) (274) (2,730) (67,027)
Units transferred 186,523 (3,871,127(492,448)(604,754) 262,932 2,650,173 91,012 78,115 141,816 940,454
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Balance at December 31, 1992,931,053 1,742,444 1,409,2903,547,220 2,198,250 3,945,097 148,658 124,559 194,386 1,433,081
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Annuity phase:
Balance at December 31, 1996 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Units sold 8,913 4,793 2,641 4,293 1,875 - - - - -
Units redeemed (844) (231) (412) (196) (72) - - - - -
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Balance at December 31, 1997 8,069 4,562 2,229 4,097 1,803 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Lord Abbett
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Interna- Small Growth anSeries Fund, Inc. GACC
Small Cap Large Cap Select tional Cap Equity Income Growth andGlobal Money
Stock Stock Equity Equity BalancedEquity Income Equity Income Equity Market
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8,947,108 172,206 N/A
500,000 1,500,000 500,000 500,000 - - -
(500,000) (367,586) (500,000) (500,000) - - -
580,659 76,199 1,024,461 550,620 1,374,562 15,160 8,787
(6,730) (522) (11,729) (5,835) (587,874) (21,479) (96)
663,476 181,515 1,031,791 762,107 1,998,505 (11,278) 26,273
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1,237,405 1,389,606 2,044,523 1,306,892 N/A N/A N/A N/A 11,732,301154,609 34,964
- - - - 100 100 100 100 - - -
- (1,132,414) - - (100) (100) (100) (100) - - -
786,201 538,054 1,538,506 974,793 17,711 10,694 17,814 46,324 1,642,859 350 509,800
(90,427) (36,558) (116,499) (107,953) (2,450) - (56) (4,084) (816,777) (7,330) (29,528)
2,007,064 715,241 3,437,076 3,266,860 22,818 15,454 31,967 79,433 3,230,021 (147,629)(204,185)
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3,940,243 1,473,929 6,903,606 5,440,592 38,079 26,148 49,725 121,673 15,788,404 - 311,051
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N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
804 3,384 3,617 822 - - - - 28,068 - -
(31) (356) (380) (32) - - - - (2,022) - -
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773 3,028 3,237 790 N/A N/A N/A N/A 26,046 N/A N/A
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</TABLE>
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
(With Independent Auditors' Report Thereon)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Shareholder
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cova
Financial Services Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (a wholly owned
subsidiary of Cova Corporation) (the Company) as of December 31, 1997 and
1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholder's
equity, and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, and
the period from June 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995 (Successor periods), and
the period from January 1, 1995 to May 31, 1995 (Predecessor period). 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 statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cova
Financial Services Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries as of December
31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows
for the Successor periods, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Also, in our opinion, the Predecessor consolidated financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the Predecessor period in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, effective
June 1, 1995, the predecessor to Cova Corporation, a subsidiary of General
American Life Insurance Company, acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company in a business combination
accounted for as a purchase. As a result of the acquisition, the
consolidated financial information for the periods subsequent to the
acquisition is presented on a different cost basis than that for the period
prior to the acquisition and, therefore, is not comparable.
Chicago, Illinois
March 5, 1998
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COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 1997 and 1996
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ASSETS 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Investments:
Debt securities available for sale, at fair value (cost of
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$1,269,362 in 1997 and $952,824 in 1996) $ 1,280,247 949,611
Mortgage loans, net of allowance for potential loan loss
of $237 in 1997 and $88 in 1996 348,206 244,103
Policy loans 24,228 22,336
Short-term investments, at fair value - 4,404
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Total investments 1,652,681 1,220,454
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Cash and cash equivalents - interest-bearing 12,910 38,322
Cash - noninterest-bearing 3,666 5,501
Receivable from sale of securities 1,870 1,064
Accrued investment income 20,602 15,011
Deferred policy acquisition costs 84,326 49,833
Present value of future profits 41,486 46,389
Goodwill 19,717 20,849
Federal and state income taxes recoverable - 1,461
Deferred tax benefits, net 7,933 13,537
Receivable from OakRe 1,544,567 1,973,813
Reinsurance receivables 9,293 3,504
Other assets 2,184 2,205
Separate account assets 1,108,125 641,871
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Total assets $ 4,509,360 4,033,814
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 1997 and 1996
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY 1997 1996
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(in thousands)
Liabilities:
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Policyholder deposits $ 3,098,287 3,135,325
Future policy benefits 38,361 32,342
Payable on purchase of securities 7,261 15,978
Federal and state income taxes payable 1,312 -
Accounts payable and other liabilities 21,912 19,764
Future purchase price payable to OakRe 12,173 16,051
Guaranty fund assessments 9,700 12,409
Separate account liabilities 1,107,816 626,901
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Total liabilities 4,296,822 3,858,770
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Shareholder's equity:
Common stock, $2 par value. Authorized
5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding
2,899,446 shares in 1997 and 1996 5,799 5,799
Additional paid-in capital 191,491 166,491
Retained earnings 12,516 3,538
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on securities, net of tax 2,732 (784)
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Total shareholder's equity 212,538 175,044
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Total liabilities and shareholder's equity $ 4,509,360 4,033,814
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COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Income
Years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
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The Company Predecessor
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Seven months Five months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
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(in thousands)
Revenues:
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Premiums $ 9,368 3,154 921 1,097
Net investment income 111,661 70,629 24,188 92,486
Net realized gains (losses) on sales of
investments 563 472 1,324 (12,414)
Separate account fees 12,455 7,205 2,957 1,818
Other income 2,400 1,320 725 1,037
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Total revenues 136,447 82,780 30,115 84,024
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Benefits and expenses:
Interest on policyholder deposits 81,129 50,100 17,706 97,867
Current and future policy benefits 11,496 5,130 1,785 1,830
Operating and other expenses 19,208 14,573 7,126 12,777
Amortization of purchased
intangible assets 3,668 2,332 3,030 -
Amortization of deferred acquisition
costs 6,307 4,389 100 11,157
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Total benefits and expenses 121,808 76,524 29,747 123,631
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Income (loss) before income taxes 14,639 6,256 368 (39,607)
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Income tax expense (benefit):
Current 1,951 1,740 1,011 (16,404)
Deferred 3,710 915 (580) 6,340
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Total income tax expense (benefit) 5,661 2,655 431 (10,064)
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Net income (loss) $ 8,978 3,601 (63) (29,543)
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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<CAPTION>
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity
Years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
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The Company Predecessor
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Seven months Five months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
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(in thousands)
Common stock, balance at beginning
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and end of period $ 5,799 5,799 5,799 5,799
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Additional paid-in capital:
Balance at beginning of period 166,491 129,586 137,749 136,534
Adjustment to reflect purchase acquisition
indicated in note 2 - - (52,163) -
Capital contribution 25,000 36,905 44,000 1,215
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Balance at end of period 191,491 166,491 129,586 137,749
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Retained earnings (deficit):
Balance at beginning of period 3,538 (63) (36,441) 1,506
Adjustment to reflect purchase acquisition
indicated in note 2 - - 36,441 -
Net income (loss) 8,978 3,601 (63) (29,543)
Dividends to shareholder - - - (8,404)
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Balance at end of period 12,516 3,538 (63) (36,441)
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Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities:
Balance at beginning of period (784) 2,764 (28,837) (65,228)
Adjustment to reflect purchase acquisition
indicated in note 2 - - 28,837 -
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of debt and equity securities 14,077 (13,915) 10,724 178,010
Change in deferred Federal income taxes (1,893) 1,910 (1,489) (18,458)
Change in deferred acquisition costs (5,342) 1,561 - (123,161)
Change in present value of future profits
attributable to unrealized losses (gains) (3,326) 6,896 (6,471) -
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Balance at end of period 2,732 (784) 2,764 (28,837)
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Total shareholder's equity $ 212,538 175,044 138,086 78,270
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
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The Company Predecessor
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Seven months Five months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
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(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
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Interest and dividend receipts $ 109,731 68,622 18,744 131,439
Premiums received 9,579 3,154 921 1,097
Insurance and annuity benefit payments (5,219) (3,729) (2,799) (1,809)
Operating disbursements (21,839) (17,158) (10,480) (9,689)
Taxes on income refunded (paid) 970 (3,016) 60 48,987
Commissions and acquisition costs paid (55,067) (36,735) (17,456) (23,872)
Separate account charges 12,455 7,205 2,957 1,818
Other (1,429) 937 529 1,120
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 49,181 19,280 (7,524) 149,091
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash used for the purchase of investment securities (809,814) (715,274) (875,996) (575,891)
Proceeds from investment securities sold and matured 382,783 262,083 253,814 2,885,053
Other 15,400 (14,166) 179 (8,557)
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (411,631) (467,357) (622,003) 2,300,605
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Policyholder deposits 841,174 446,784 132,752 130,660
Transfers from (to) OakRe 637,168 574,010 628,481 (3,048,531)
Transfer to separate accounts (450,303) (126,797) (40,903) (6,653)
Return of policyholder deposits (597,425) (491,025) (436,271) (290,586)
Transfers to RGA (120,411) - - -
Dividends to shareholder - - - (8,404)
Capital contributions received 25,000 20,000 44,000 1,215
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 335,203 422,972 328,059 (3,222,299)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (27,247) (25,105) (301,468) (772,603)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 43,823 62,256 363,724 1,136,327
CFLIC contributed cash (note 9) - 6,672 - -
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 16,576 43,823 62,256 363,724
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(Continued)
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COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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The Company Predecessor
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Seven months Five months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
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(in thousands)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
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Net income (loss) $ 8,978 3,601 (63) (29,543)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Increase (decrease) in future policy benefits 6,019 680 (1,013) 11
Increase (decrease) in payables and accrued
liabilities (1,194) 2,900 (392) (10,645)
Decrease (increase) in accrued investment
income (5,591) (4,778) (7,904) 32,010
Amortization of intangible assets 9,975 6,721 3,831 11,309
Amortization and accretion of securities
premiums and discounts 1,664 2,751 307 2,410
Recapture commissions paid to OakRe (4,837) (4,483) (4,777) -
Net realized loss (gain) on sale of investments (563) (472) (1,324) 12,414
Interest accumulated on policyholder deposits 81,129 50,100 17,706 97,867
Investment expenses paid 1,936 1,151 642 2,373
Decrease (increase) in guaranty fund assessments - - (104) 5,070
Increase (decrease) in current and deferred
Federal income taxes 5,917 (351) 491 38,923
Separate account net loss (income) (2,637) (2,008) 1 1
Commissions and expenses deferred (46,142) (34,803) (14,568) (13,354)
Other (5,473) (1,729) (357) 245
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 49,181 19,280 (7,524) 149,091
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
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(1) NATURE OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
NATURE OF THE BUSINESS
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company (CFSLIC) and subsidiaries
(the Company), formerly Xerox Financial Services Life Insurance Company
(the Predecessor), market and service single premium deferred annuities,
immediate annuities, variable annuities, and single premium whole-life
insurance policies. The Company is licensed to do business in 47 states
and the District of Columbia. Most of the policies issued present no
significant mortality nor longevity risk to the Company, but rather
represent investment deposits by the policyholders. Life insurance
policies provide policy beneficiaries with mortality benefits amounting
to a multiple, which declines with age, of the original premium.
Under the deferred annuity contracts, interest rates credited to
policyholder deposits are guaranteed by the Company for periods from one
to ten years, but in no case may renewal rates be less than 3%. The
Company may assess surrender fees against amounts withdrawn prior to
scheduled rate reset and adjust account values based on current
crediting rates. Policyholders also may incur certain Federal income tax
penalties on withdrawals.
Although the Company markets its products through numerous distributors,
including regional brokerage firms, national brokerage firms, and banks,
approximately 73%, 66%, and 59% of the company's sales have been through
two specific brokerage firms, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Incorporated and
Edward Jones & Company in 1997, 1996, and 1995, respectively.
ORGANIZATION
Prior to June 1, 1995, Xerox Financial Services, Inc. (XFSI) owned 100%,
or 2,899,446, shares of the Predecessor. XFSI is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Xerox Corporation.
On June 1, 1995, XFSI sold 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of
the Predecessor to Cova Corporation, a subsidiary of General American
Life Insurance Company (GALIC), a Missouri domiciled life insurance
company, in exchange for approximately $91.4 million in cash and $22.7
million in future payables. In conjunction with this Agreement, the
Predecessor also entered into a financing reinsurance transaction with
OakRe Life Insurance Company (OakRe), a subsidiary of the Predecessor,
to assume the economic benefits and risks of the existing single premium
deferred annuity deposits (SPDAs) of Cova Financial Services Life
Insurance Company, which had an aggregate carrying value at June 1, 1995
of $2,982 million. In exchange, the Predecessor transferred specifically
identified assets to OakRe with a market value at June 1, 1995 of $2,986
million. Ownership of OakRe was retained by XFSI subsequent to the sale
of the Predecessor and other affiliates. The "Receivable from OakRe" to
the Company that was created by this transaction will be liquidated over
the remaining crediting rate guaranty periods which will be
substantially expired in three years, by the transfer of cash in the
amount of the then current account value, less a recapture commission
fee to OakRe on policies retained beyond their 30-day no-fee surrender
window by the Company, upon the next crediting rate reset date of each
annuity policy. The Company may then reinvest that cash for those
policies that are retained and thereafter assume the benefits and risks
of those deposits.
In the event that both OakRe and XFSI default on the receivable, the
Company may draw funds from a standby bank irrevocable letter of credit
established by XFSI in the amount of $500 million. No funds were drawn
on this letter of credit during the periods ending December 31, 1997 and
1996.
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
AND SUBSIDIARIES
(a wholly owned subsidiary of Cova Corporation)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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In substance, terms of the agreement have allowed the seller, XFSI, to
retain substantially all of the existing financial benefits and risks of
the existing business, while the purchaser, GALIC, obtained the
corporate operating and product licenses, marketing and administrative
capabilities of the Company, and access to the retention of the
policyholder deposit base that persists beyond the next crediting rate
reset date.
The Company owns 100% of the outstanding shares of First Cova Life
Insurance Company (a New York domiciled insurance company) (FCLIC) and
Cova Financial Life Insurance Company (a California domiciled insurance
company) (CFLIC). Ownership of Cova Financial Life Insurance Company was
obtained on December 31, 1996, as the result of a capital contribution
by Cova Corporation. The Company has presented the consolidated
financial position and results of operations for its subsidiaries from
the dates of actual ownership (see note 9).
(2) PURCHASE ACCOUNTING
Upon closing the sale, the Company restated its financial statements in
accordance with "push down purchase accounting," which allocates the net
purchase price for the Company and its then sole subsidiary FCLIC of
$91.4 million according to the fair values of the acquired assets and
liabilities, including the estimated present value of future profits.
These allocated values were dependent upon policies in force and market
conditions at the time of closing, however, these allocations were not
finalized until 1996. The table below summarizes the final allocation of
purchase price:
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June 1, 1995
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(in millions)
Assets acquired:
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Debt securities $ 32.4
Policy loans 18.3
Cash and cash equivalents 363.7
Present value of future profits 47.4
Goodwill 20.5
Deferred tax benefit 24.9
Receivable from OakRe 2,969.0
Other assets 5.9
Separate account assets 332.7
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3,814.8
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Liabilities assumed:
Policyholder deposits 3,299.2
Future policy benefits 27.2
Future purchase price payable 22.7
Deferred Federal income taxes 12.6
Other liabilities 29.0
Separate account liabilities 332.7
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3,723.4
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Adjusted purchase price $ 91.4
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In addition to revaluing all material tangible assets and liabilities to
their respective estimated market values as of the closing date of the
sale, the Company also recorded in its financial statements the excess
of cost over fair value of net assets acquired (goodwill) as well as the
present value of future profits to be derived from the purchased and
reinsured business. These amounts were determined in accordance with the
purchase method of accounting. This new basis of accounting resulted in
an increase in shareholder's equity of $13.1 million in 1995 reflecting
the application of push down purchase accounting. The Company's
consolidated financial statements subsequent to June 1, 1995 reflect
this new basis of accounting.
All amounts for the period ended before June 1, 1995 are labeled
"Predecessor" and are based on Predecessor historical costs. The periods
ending on or after such date are labeled "the Company," and are based on
the new cost basis of the Company or fair values at June 1, 1995 and
subsequent results of operations.
(3) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
DEBT SECURITIES
Investments in all debt securities with readily determinable market
values are classified into one of three categories: held to maturity,
trading, or available for sale. Classification of investments is based
on management's current intent. All debt securities at December 31, 1997
and 1996 were classified as available for sale. Securities available for
sale are carried at market value, with unrealized holding gains and
losses reported as a separate component of stockholder's equity, net of
deferred effects of income tax and related effects on deferred
acquisition costs and present value of future profits.
Amortization of the discount or premium from the purchase of
mortgage-backed bonds is recognized using a level-yield method which
considers the estimated timing and amount of prepayments of the
underlying mortgage loans. Actual prepayment experience is periodically
reviewed and effective yields are recalculated when differences arise
between the prepayments previously anticipated and the actual
prepayments received and currently anticipated. When such a difference
occurs, the net investment in the mortgage-backed bond is adjusted to
the amount that would have existed had the new effective yield been
applied since the acquisition of the bond, with a corresponding charge
or credit to interest income (the "retrospective method").
A realized loss is recognized and charged against income if the
Company's carrying value in a particular investment in the
available-for-sale category has experienced a significant decline in
market value that is deemed to be other than temporary.
Investment income is recorded when earned. Realized capital gains and
losses on the sale of investments are determined on the basis of
specific costs of investments and are credited or charged to income.
Gains or losses on financial future or option contracts which qualify as
hedges of investments are treated as basis adjustments and are
recognized in income over the life of the hedged investments.
MORTGAGE LOANS AND OTHER INVESTED ASSETS
Mortgage loans and policy loans are carried at their unpaid principal
balances. Other invested assets are carried at lower of cost or market.
Reserves for loans are established when the Company determines that
collection of all amounts due under the contractual terms is doubtful
and are calculated in conformity with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a
Loan, as amended by SFAS No. 118, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment
of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include currency and demand deposits in banks,
U.S. Treasury bills, money market accounts, and commercial paper with
maturities under 90 days, which are not otherwise restricted.
SEPARATE ACCOUNT ASSETS
The separate account investments are assigned to the policyholders in
the separate accounts, and are not guaranteed or supported by the other
general investments of the Company. The Company earns mortality and
expense risk fees from the separate accounts and assesses withdrawal
charges in the event of early withdrawals. Separate accounts assets are
carried at fair value.
In order to provide for optimum policyholder returns, and to allow for
the replication of the investment performance of existing "cloned"
mutual funds, the Company has periodically transferred capital to the
separate account to provide for the initial purchase of investments in
new portfolios. As additional funds have been received through
policyholder deposits, the Company has periodically reduced its capital
investment in the separate accounts. As of December 31, 1997,
approximately $309,000 of capital investments remained within the
separate accounts.
DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The costs of acquiring new business which vary with and are directly
related to the production of new business, principally commissions,
premium taxes, sales costs, and certain policy issuance and underwriting
costs, are deferred. These deferred costs are amortized in proportion to
estimated future gross profits derived from investment income, realized
gains and losses on sales of securities, unrealized securities gains and
losses, interest credited to accounts, surrender fees, mortality costs,
and policy maintenance expenses. The estimated gross profit streams are
periodically reevaluated and the unamortized balance of deferred
acquisition costs is adjusted to the amount that would have existed had
the actual experience and revised estimates been known and applied from
the inception of the policies and contracts. The amortization and
adjustments resulting from unrealized gains and losses is not recognized
currently in income but as an offset to the unrealized gains and losses
reflected as a separate component of equity. The amortization period is
the remaining life of the policies, which is estimated to be 20 years
from the date of original policy issue.
The components of deferred policy acquisition costs are shown below. The
effects on deferred policy acquisition costs of the consolidation of
CFLIC (see note 9) with the Company are presented separately.
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The Company Predecessor
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Seven Five
months months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
(in thousands)
Deferred policy acquisition costs,
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beginning of period $ 49,833 14,468 92,398 213,362
Effects of push down purchase accounting - - (92,398) -
Commissions and expenses deferred 46,142 34,803 14,568 13,354
Amortization (6,307) (4,389) (100) (11,157)
Deferred policy acquisition costs attributable
to unrealized (gains) losses (5,342) 1,561 - (123,161)
Effects on deferred policy acquisition costs
of CFLIC consolidation - 3,390 - -
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Deferred policy acquisition costs, end of period $ 84,326 49,833 14,468 92,398
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PURCHASE-RELATED INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
In accordance with the purchase method of accounting for business
combinations, two intangible assets and a future payable related to
accrued purchase price consideration were established as of the purchase
date.
Present Value of Future Profits
As of June 1, 1995, the Company established an intangible asset which
represents the "present value of future profits" to be derived from both
the purchased and transferred blocks of business. Certain estimates were
utilized in the computation of this asset including estimates of future
policy retention, investment income, interest credited to policyholders,
surrender fees, mortality costs, and policy maintenance costs discounted
at a pretax rate of 18% (12% net after tax).
In addition, as the Company has the option of retaining its SPDA
policies after they reach their next interest rate reset date and are
"recaptured" from OakRe, a component of this asset represents estimates
of future profits on recaptured business. This asset will be amortized
in proportion to estimated future gross profits derived from investment
income, realized gains and losses on sales of securities, unrealized
securities gains and losses, interest credited to accounts, surrender
fees, mortality costs, and policy maintenance expenses. The estimated
gross profit streams are periodically reevaluated and the unamortized
balance of present value of future profits will be adjusted to the
amount that would have existed had the actual experience and revised
estimates been known and applied from inception. The amortization and
adjustments resulting from unrealized gains and losses are not
recognized currently in income but as an offset to the unrealized gains
and losses reflected as a separate component of equity. The amortization
period is the remaining life of the policies, which is estimated to be
20 years from the date of original policy issue.
Based on current assumptions, amortization of the original in-force PVFP
asset, expressed as a percentage of the original in-force asset, is
projected to be 5.3%, 4.3%, 4.4%, 4.7%, and 4.7% for the years ended
December 31, 1998 through 2002, respectively. Actual amortization
incurred during these years may be more or less as assumptions are
modified to incorporate actual results.
During 1996, the Company adjusted its original purchase accounting to
include a revised estimate of the ultimate renewal (recapture) rate.
This adjustment resulted in a reallocation of the net purchased
intangible asset between present value of future profits, goodwill, and
the future payable. This final allocation and the resulting impact on
inception to date amortization was recorded, in its entirety, in 1996.
No restatement of the June 1, 1995 opening balance sheet was made.
The components of present value of future profits are shown below. The
effects on present value of future profits of the consolidation of CFLIC
(see note 9) with the Company are presented separately.
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Seven
months
ended
December 31,
1997 1996 1995
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(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Present value of future profits - beginning of period $ 46,389 38,155 46,709
Net amortization (1,577) (473) (2,083)
Present value of future profits attributable to
unrealized (gains) losses (3,326) 6,896 (6,471)
Adjustment due to revised push-down purchase accounting - 698 -
Effects on present value of future profits of CFLIC consolidation - 1,113 -
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Present value of future profits - end of period $ 41,486 46,389 38,155
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Goodwill
Under the push-down method of purchase accounting, the excess of
purchase price over the fair value of tangible and intangible assets and
liabilities acquired is established as an asset and referred to as
"goodwill." The Company has elected to amortize goodwill on the
straight-line basis over a 20-year period. The components of goodwill
are shown below. The effects on goodwill of the consolidation of CFLIC
(see note 9) with the Company are presented separately.
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<CAPTION>
Seven
months
ended
December 31,
1997 1996 1995
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(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Goodwill - beginning of period $ 20,849 23,358 24,060
Amortization (1,132) (916) (702)
Adjustment due to revised push down purchase accounting - (3,626) -
Effects on goodwill of CFLIC consolidation - 2,033 -
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Goodwill - end of period $ 19,717 20,849 23,358
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</TABLE>
Future Payable
Pursuant to the financial reinsurance agreement with OakRe, the
receivable from OakRe becomes due in installments when the SPDA policies
reach their next crediting rate reset date. For any recaptured policies
that continue in force into the next guarantee period, the Company will
pay a commission to OakRe of 1.75% up to 40% of policy account values
originally reinsured and 3.50% thereafter. On policies that are
recaptured and subsequently exchanged to a variable annuity policy, the
Company will pay a commission to OakRe of 0.50%.
The Company has recorded a future payable that represents the present
value of the anticipated future commission payments payable to OakRe
over the remaining life of the financial reinsurance agreement
discounted at an estimated borrowing rate of 6.50%. This liability
represents a contingent purchase price payable for the policies
transferred to OakRe on the purchase date and has been pushed down to
the Company through the financial reinsurance agreement. The Company
expects that this payable will be substantially extinguished by the year
2000.
The components of this future payable are shown below. The effects on
the future payable on the consolidation of CFLIC (see note 9) with the
Company are presented separately.
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<CAPTION>
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Seven
months
ended
December 31,
1997 1996 1995
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(in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Future payable - beginning of period $ 16,051 23,967 27,797
Interest added 959 943 947
Payments to OakRe (4,837) (4,483) (4,777)
Adjustment due to revised push-down purchase accounting - (5,059) -
Effects on future payable of CFLIC consolidation - 683 -
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Future payable - end of period $ 12,173 16,051 23,967
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DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
XFSI and GALIC agreed to file an election to treat the acquisition of
the Company as an asset acquisition under the provisions of Internal
Revenue Code Section 338(h)(10). As a result of that election, the tax
basis of the Company's assets as of the date of acquisition were
revalued based upon fair market values. The principal effect of the
election was to establish a tax asset on the tax-basis balance sheet of
approximately $37.9 million for the value of the business acquired that
is amortizable for tax purposes over ten to fifteen years.
POLICYHOLDER DEPOSITS
The Company recognizes its liability for policy amounts that are not
subject to policyholder mortality nor longevity risk at the stated
contract value, which is the sum of the original deposit and accumulated
interest, less any withdrawals. The average weighted interest crediting
rate on the Company's policyholder deposits as of December 31, 1997 was
5.95%.
FUTURE POLICY BENEFITS
Reserves are held for future annuity benefits that subject the Company
to risks to make payments contingent upon the continued survival of an
individual or couple (longevity risk). These reserves are valued at the
present value of estimated future benefits discounted for interest,
expenses, and mortality. The assumed mortality is the 1983 Individual
Annuity Mortality Tables discounted at 5.50% to 8.50%, depending upon
year of issue.
Current mortality benefits payable are recorded for reported claims and
estimates of amounts incurred but not reported.
PREMIUM REVENUE
The Company recognizes premium revenue at the time of issue on annuity
policies that subject it to longevity risks.
The Company currently assesses no explicit life insurance premium for
its commitment to make payments in excess of its recorded liability that
are contingent upon policyholder mortality. Benefits paid in excess of
the recorded liability are recognized when incurred as the amounts are
not material to the financial statements.
Amounts collected on policies not subject to any mortality or longevity
risk are recorded as increases in the policyholder deposits liability.
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
Prior to June 1, 1995 the revenues and expenses of the Predecessor were
included in a consolidated Federal income tax return with its parent
company and other affiliates. Allocations of Federal income taxes were
based upon separate return calculations.
Subsequent to June 1, 1995, the Company files a consolidated income tax
return with its subsidiaries. Allocations of Federal income taxes are
based upon separate return calculations.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amount of existing assets and liabilities and their respective
tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to
apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on
deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is
required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets
and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet and revenues and
expenses for the period. Actual results could differ significantly from
those estimates.
The following elements of the consolidated financial statements are most
affected by the use of estimates and assumptions:
Investment market valuation
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
Amortization of present value of future profits
Recoverability of goodwill
The market value of the Company's investments is subject to the risk
that interest rates will change and cause a temporary increase or
decrease in the liquidation value of debt securities. To the extent that
fluctuations in interest rates cause the cash flows of assets and
liabilities to change, the Company might have to liquidate assets prior
to their maturity and recognize a gain or loss. Interest rate exposure
for the investment portfolio is managed through asset/liability
management techniques which attempt to control the risks presented by
differences in the probable cash flows and reinvestment of assets with
the timing of crediting rate changes in the Company's policies and
contracts. Changes in the estimated prepayments of mortgage-backed
securities also may cause retrospective changes in the amortization
period of securities and the related recognition of income.
The amortization of deferred acquisition costs is based on estimates of
long-term future gross profits from existing policies. These gross
profits are dependent upon policy retention and lapses, the spread
between investment earnings and crediting rates, and the level of
maintenance expenses. Changes in circumstances or estimates may cause
retrospective adjustment to the periodic amortization expense and the
carrying value of the deferred expense.
In a similar manner, the amortization of present value of future profits
is based on estimates of long-term future profits from existing and
recaptured policies. These gross profits are dependent upon policy
retention and lapses, the spread between investment earnings and
crediting rates, and the level of maintenance expenses. Changes in
circumstances or estimates may cause retrospective adjustment to the
periodic amortization expense and the carrying value of the asset.
In accordance with SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long
Lived Assets and for Long Lived Assets to the Disposed of, which was
adopted by the Company in the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company has
considered the recoverability of goodwill and has concluded that no
circumstances have occurred which would give rise to impairment of
goodwill at December 31, 1997.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
SFAS No. 107, Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments
applies fair value disclosure practices with regard to financial
instruments, both assets and liabilities, for which it is practical to
estimate fair value. In cases where quoted market prices are not readily
available, fair values are based on estimates that use present value or
other valuation techniques.
These techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used,
including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Although
fair value estimates are calculated using assumptions that management
believes are appropriate, changes in assumptions could cause these
estimates to vary materially. In that regard, the derived fair value
estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets
and, in many cases, might not be realized in the immediate settlement of
the instruments. SFAS No. 107 excludes certain financial instruments and
all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Because
of this, and further because the value of a business is also based upon
its anticipated earning power, the aggregate fair value amounts
represented do not present the underlying value of the Company.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in
estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Short-Term Investments,
and Accrued Investment Income
The carrying value amounts reported in the balance sheets for these
instruments approximate their fair values. Short-term debt securities
are considered available for sale.
Investment Securities and Mortgage Loans (Including Mortgage-backed
Securities)
Fair values of debt securities are based on quoted market prices, where
available. For debt securities not actively traded, fair value estimates
are obtained from independent pricing services. In some cases, such as
private placements, certain mortgage-backed securities, and mortgage
loans, fair values are estimated by discounting expected future cash
flows using a current market rate applicable to the yield, credit
quality, and maturity of the investments (see note 4 for fair value
disclosures).
Policy Loans
Fair values of policy loans approximate carrying value as the interest
rates on the majority of policy loans are reset periodically and,
therefore, approximate current interest rates.
Interest Rate Swaps and Financial Futures Contracts
The fair value of interest rate swaps and financial futures contracts
are the amounts the Company would receive or pay to terminate the
contracts at the reporting date, thereby taking into account the current
unrealized gains or losses of open contracts. Amounts are based on
quoted market prices or pricing models or formulas using current
assumptions (see note 6 for fair value disclosures).
Investment Contracts
The Company's policy contracts require the beneficiaries to commence
receipt of payments by the later of age 85 or 10 years after purchase,
and substantially all permit earlier surrenders, generally subject to
fees and adjustments. Fair values for the Company's liabilities for
investment type contracts (Policyholder Deposits) are estimated as the
amount payable on demand. As of December 31, 1997 and 1996, the cash
surrender value of policyholder funds on deposit was approximately $41.2
million and $29.1 million less than their stated carrying value. Of the
contracts permitting surrender, substantially all provide the option to
surrender without fee or adjustment during the 30 days following reset
of guaranteed crediting rates. The Company has not determined a
practical method to determine the present value of this option.
All of the Company's deposit obligations are fully guaranteed by the
acquirer, GALIC, and the receivable from OakRe equal to the SPDA
obligations is guaranteed by OakRe's parent, XFSI.
REINSURANCE
The financing reinsurance agreement entered into with OakRe as a
condition to the purchase of the Company does not meet the conditions
for reinsurance accounting under generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP). The net assets initially transferred to OakRe were
established as a receivable and are subsequently increased as interest
is accrued on the underlying liabilities and decreased as funds are
transferred back to the Company when policies reach their crediting rate
reset date or benefits are claimed.
During 1997, the Company entered into a financing reinsurance agreement
with RGA Reinsurance Company (RGA), an affiliate, related to certain of
the Company's single premium deferred annuity products. The agreement
contains recapture provisions, at the option of the Company, beginning
in 1999 at a rate of 20% per year. Deposits recorded under the contract
during 1997 were approximately $120 million, and are reflected as
policyholder deposits in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31,
1997.
OTHER
Certain 1996 and 1995 amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
1997 presentation.
(4) INVESTMENTS
The Company's investments in debt and equity securities are considered
available for sale and carried at estimated fair value, with the
aggregate unrealized appreciation or depreciation being recorded as a
separate component of shareholder's equity. The amortized cost,
estimated fair value, and carrying value of investments at December 31,
1997 and 1996 were as follows:
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<CAPTION>
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1997
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized unrealized unrealized fair Carrying
cost gains losses value value
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(in thousands of dollars)
Debt securities:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. Government treasuries $ 8,067 121 - 8,188 8,188
Collateralized mortgage
obligations 370,802 4,504 (524) 374,782 374,782
Corporate, state, municipalities,
and political subdivisions 890,493 14,867 (8,083) 897,277 897,277
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Total debt securities 1,269,362 19,492 (8,607) 1,280,247 1,280,247
Mortgage loans 348,206 24,346 - 372,552 348,206
Policy loans 24,228 - - 24,228 24,228
Short-term investments - - - - -
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Total investments $ 1,641,796 43,838 (8,607) 1,677,027 1,652,681
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Company's beneficial interest
in separate accounts $ - - - 309 309
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized unrealized unrealized fair Carrying
cost gains losses value value
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(in thousands of dollars)
Debt securities:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
U.S. Government treasuries $ 7,196 29 (50) 7,175 7,175
Collateralized mortgage
obligations 384,071 985 (2,721) 382,335 382,335
Corporate, state, municipalities,
and political subdivisions 561,557 3,971 (5,427) 560,101 560,101
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Total debt securities 952,824 4,985 (8,198) 949,611 949,611
Mortgage loans 244,103 - - 244,103 244,103
Policy loans 22,336 - - 22,336 22,336
Short-term investments 4,383 21 - 4,404 4,404
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Total investments $ 1,223,646 5,006 (8,198) 1,220,454 1,220,454
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Company's beneficial interest
in separate accounts $ - - - 14,970 14,970
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</TABLE>
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of debt securities at
December 31, 1997, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected
maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may
have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or
prepayment penalties. Maturities of mortgage-backed securities will be
substantially shorter than their contractual maturity because they
require monthly principal installments and mortgagees may prepay
principal.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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1997
Estimated
Amortized fair
cost value
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(in thousands of dollars)
<S> <C> <C>
Less than one year $ 7,218 7,223
Due after one year through five years 390,374 391,433
Due after five years through ten years 381,229 385,719
Due after ten years 119,739 121,090
Mortgage-backed securities 370,802 374,782
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Total $ 1,269,362 1,280,247
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</TABLE>
At December 31, 1997, approximately 94.0% of the Company's debt
securities are investment grade or are nonrated but considered to be of
investment grade. Of the 6.0% noninvestment grade debt securities, 4.6%
are rated as BB, 1.3% are rated as B and .1% are rated C and treated as
impaired.
The Company participates in a securities lending program whereby certain
securities are loaned to third parties, primarily major brokerage firms.
The agreement with a custodian bank facilitating such lending requires a
minimum of 102% of the initial market value of the domestic loaned
securities to be maintained in a collateral pool. To further minimize
the credit risk related to this lending program, the Company monitors
the financial condition of the counterparties to these agreements.
Securities loaned at December 31, 1997 had market values totaling
$14,594,982. Cash, letters of credit, and government securities of
$14,851,854 were held by the custodian bank as collateral to secure this
agreement. Income on the Company's security lending program in 1997 was
immaterial.
No debt securities were non income-producing during the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996.
The components of net investment income, realized capital gains
(losses), and unrealized gains (losses) were as follows:
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<CAPTION>
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The Company Predecessor
Seven Five
months months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
(in thousands of dollars)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income on debt securities $ 84,203 53,632 19,629 63,581
Income on equity securities - - - 302
Income on short-term investments 2,265 2,156 2,778 28,060
Income on interest rate swaps 43 - - 377
Income on policy loans 1,852 1,454 868 624
Interest on mortgage loans 24,890 13,633 1,444 248
Income on foreign exchange - - - 184
Income on real estate - - - 1,508
Income on separate account investments 2,637 772 - (1)
Loss on derivatives (2,035) (1,640) - -
Miscellaneous interest (258) 1,773 109 (24)
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Total investment income 113,597 71,780 24,828 94,859
Investment expenses (1,936) (1,151) (640) (2,373)
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Net investment income $ 111,661 70,629 24,188 92,486
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Net realized capital gains (losses) were as follows:
Debt securities 537 469 1,344 (16,749)
Mortgage loans 27 4 - 1,431
Equity securities - - - (423)
Real estate - - - (124)
Short-term investments (1) (1) (20) (1,933)
Other assets - - - (76)
Interest rate swaps - - - 5,460
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Net realized gains (losses) on investments $ 563 472 1,324 (12,414)
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Unrealized gains (losses) were as follows:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
The Company Predecessor
Seven Five
months months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
(in thousands of dollars)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Debt securities $ 10,885 (3,213) 10,688 (85,410)
Short-term investments - 21 36 879
Effects on deferred acquisition costs
amortization (3,781) 1,561 - 39,030
Effects on present value of future
profits amortization (2,901) 425 (6,471) -
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Unrealized gains (losses) before income tax 4,203 (1,206) 4,253 (45,501)
Unrealized income tax benefit (expense) (1,471) 422 (1,489) 16,664
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Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ 2,732 (784) 2,764 (28,837)
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</TABLE>
Proceeds from sales of investments in debt securities during 1997 were
$358,658,091. Gross gains of $1,765,242 and gross losses of $254,493
were realized on those sales. Included in these amounts were $681,159 of
gross gains and $122,480 of gross losses realized on the sale of
noninvestment grade securities. Net realized gains include a 1997
impairment adjustment totaling approximately $974,000 related to one
debt security held by the Company.
Proceeds from sales of investments in debt securities during 1996 were
$223,430,495. Gross gains of $1,158,518 and gross losses of $687,126
were realized on those sales. Included in these amounts were $28,969 of
gross gains realized on the sale of noninvestment grade securities.
Proceeds from sales of investments in debt securities for the Company
during 1995 were $214,811,186, and for the Predecessor were
$2,786,998,780. Gross gains of $1,553,501 and gross losses of $190,899
were realized by the Company on its sales. Included in these amounts for
the Company are $373,768 of gross gains realized on the sale of
noninvestment grade securities. The Predecessor realized gross gains of
$9,499,191 and gross losses of $26,249,279 on its sales. Included in
these amounts are $6,367,297 of gross gains and $7,607,167 of gross
losses on the sale of noninvestment grade securities.
Securities with a carrying value of approximately $7,083,163 at
December 31, 1997 were deposited with government authorities as
required by law.
(5) SECURITIES GREATER THAN 10% OF SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
As of December 31, 1997 the Company held no individual securities which
exceeded 10% of shareholder's equity.
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<CAPTION>
As of December 31, 1996 the Company held the following individual securities which exceeded 10% of shareholder's
equity:
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Long-term debt Carrying
securities value
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Countrywide Mtg. 1993-12 A4 $ 19,347,536
FNMA Remic Tr 1996-50 A1 19,104,500
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(6) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE SHEET RISK
FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS
A derivative financial instrument, in very general terms, refers to a
security whose value is "derived" from the value of an underlying asset,
reference rate, or index.
The Company has a variety of reasons to use derivative instruments, such
as to attempt to protect the Company against possible changes in the
market value of its portfolio and to manage the portfolio's effective
yield, maturity, and duration. All of the Company's holdings are marked
to market monthly with the change in value reflected in unrealized
appreciation/depreciation. Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is
recognized accordingly, except when exercising an option contract or
taking delivery of a security underlying a futures contract. In these
instances, the recognition of gain or loss is postponed until the
disposal of the security underlying the option or futures contract.
Summarized below are the specific types of derivative instruments used
by the Company.
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
The Company is sensitive to interest rate changes and changes in
exchange rates, as its liabilities may reprice, mature before
interest-earning assets or exchange rates may fluctuate on bonds that
pay in foreign dollars. The Company manages interest rate risk on
certain contracts, primarily through the utilization of interest rate
swaps. Under interest rate swaps, the Company agrees with counterparties
to exchange, at specified intervals, the payments between floating and
fixed rate interest amounts calculated by reference to notional amounts.
Net interest payments are recognized within net investment income in the
consolidated statements of operations.
At December 31, 1997, the Company has one outstanding interest rate swap
agreement which expires in 2002. Under the agreement, the Company
receives a fixed rate of 6.63% on $7.0 million and pays a floating rate
based on London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). At December 31, 1997,
the estimated fair value of the agreement was immaterial.
FUTURES
A futures contract is an agreement involving the delivery of a
particular asset on a specified future date at an agreed upon price. The
Company generally invests in futures on S&P 500 securities and typically
closes the contract prior to the delivery date. These contracts are
generally used to manage the portfolio's effective duration and reduce
market risk.
Upon entering into futures contracts, the Company maintains, in a
segregated account with its custodian, securities with a value equal to
its obligation under the futures contracts. During the period the
futures contract is open, payments are received from or made to the
broker daily based upon changes in the value of the contract (the
variation margin) with the related income or loss reflected in the
statement of income as a contra to changes in fair value of the hedged
security.
The Company periodically enters into financial futures contracts in
order to hedge its short-term investment spread risks encountered during
occasional periods of unusually large recapture activity as described in
note 1. Gains and losses from these anticipatory hedges are applied to
the cost basis of the assets acquired with recaptured funds. Net losses
recorded as basis adjustments to hedged debt securities were $-0- and
$381,105 in 1997 and 1996, respectively.
In order to limit exposure to market fluctuations related to temporary
seed money invested within the separate account, the Company entered
into financial futures contracts during 1997 and 1996. No financial
futures were held at December 31, 1997. Financial futures with a total
notional face amount of $14,528,750 and a fair value of $14,652,969 were
held at December 31, 1996. The Company recorded $2,035,309 and
$1,639,717 of losses from terminated contracts as a component of net
investment income during 1997 and 1996, respectively. The Company also
recorded gains of $2,636,999 and $2,007,720 as a component of net
investment income from market appreciation on the underlying hedged
securities within the separate account during 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
The Company is exposed to credit related risk in the event of
nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments but does not
expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations. Where
appropriate, master netting agreements are arranged and collateral is
obtained in the form of rights to securities to lower the Company's
exposure to credit risk. It is the Company's policy to deal only with
highly rated companies.
(7) POSTRETIREMENT AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The Company has no direct employees and no retired employees. All
personnel used to support the operations of the Company are supplied by
contract by Cova Life Management Company (CLMC), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Cova Corporation. The Company is allocated a portion of
certain health care and life insurance benefits for future retired
employees of CLMC. In 1997 and 1996, the Company was allocated a portion
of benefit costs including severance pay, accumulated vacations, and
disability benefits. At December 31, 1997, CLMC had no retired employees
nor any employees fully eligible for retirement and had no disbursements
for such benefit commitments.
The expense arising from these obligations is not material.
(8) INCOME TAXES
The Company will file a consolidated Federal income tax return with its
wholly owned subsidiaries, CFLIC and FCLIC. Amounts payable or
recoverable related to periods before June 1, 1995 are subject to an
indemnification agreement with XFSI, which has the effect that the
Company is not at risk for any income taxes nor entitled to recoveries
related to those periods, except for approximately $1.4 million of state
income tax recoveries.
Income taxes are recorded in the statements of earnings and directly in
certain shareholder's equity accounts. Income tax expense for the years
ended December 31 was allocated as follows:
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<CAPTION>
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The Company Predecessor
Seven Five
months months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
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(in thousands of dollars)
Statements of income:
Operating income (excluding realized
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
investment gains and losses) $ 5,464 2,493 (85) (5,038)
Realized investment gains (losses) 197 162 516 (5,026)
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Income tax expense (benefit) included
in the statements of income 5,661 2,655 431 (10,064)
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Shareholder's equity:
Change in deferred Federal income
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taxes related to unrealized appreciation
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(depreciation) on securities 1,893 (1,910) 1,489 18,458
Total income tax expense $ 7,554 745 1,920 8,394
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</TABLE>
The actual Federal income tax expense differed from the expected tax
expense computed by applying the U.S. Federal statutory rate to income
before taxes on income as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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The Company Predecessor
Seven Five
months months
ended ended
December 31, May 31,
1997 1996 1995 1995
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(in thousands of dollars)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Computed expected tax expense $ 5,12435.0% $ 2,19035.0% $ 12935.0% $ (13,862)35.0%
State income taxes, net (33)(0.2) 77 1.2 11 3.0 (306)0.8
Tax-exempt bond interest - - - - (22)(6.0) (332)0.8
Amortization of intangible assets 396 2.7 320 5.1 254 69.0 - -
Permanent difference due to
derivative transfer - - - - - - 4,399(11.1)
Other 174 1.2 68 1.1 59 16.1 37 (.1)
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Total $ 5,66138.7% $ 2,65542.4% $ 431117.1% $ (10,064)25.4%
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</TABLE>
The tax effect of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at
December 31, 1997 and 1996 follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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1997 1996
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(in thousands of dollars)
Deferred tax assets:
<S> <C> <C>
PVFP $ 2,043 1,639
Policy reserves 25,312 19,237
Liability for commissions on recapture 4,715 6,073
Tax basis of intangible assets purchased 5,791 6,230
DAC "Proxy Tax" 14,594 9,032
Unrealized losses on investments - 422
Other deferred tax assets 31 827
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Total assets 52,486 43,460
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Deferred tax liabilities:
PVFP 11,777 19,169
Unrealized gains on investments 1,472 -
Deferred acquisition costs 29,514 10,694
Other deferred tax liabilities 1,790 60
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Total liabilities 44,553 29,923
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Net deferred tax assets $ 7,933 13,537
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</TABLE>
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that
some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management
believes the deferred tax assets will be fully realized in the future
based upon expectation of the reversal of existing temporary
differences, anticipated future earnings, and consideration of all other
available evidence. Accordingly, no valuation allowance is established.
(9) RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has entered into management, operations, and services
agreements with both affiliated and unaffiliated companies. The
affiliated companies are Cova Life Management Company (CLMC), a Delaware
corporation, which provides management services and the employees
necessary to conduct the activities of the Company, and Conning Asset
Management, which provides investment advice. Additionally, a portion of
overhead and other corporate expenses are allocated by the Company's
ultimate parent, GALIC. The unaffiliated companies are Johnson &
Higgins, a New Jersey corporation, and Johnson & Higgins/Kirke Van
Orsdel, a Delaware corporation, which provide various services for the
Company including underwriting, claims, and administrative functions.
The affiliated and unaffiliated service providers are reimbursed for the
cost of their services and are paid a service fee. Expenses and fees
paid to affiliated companies during 1997, 1996, and the seven months of
1995 for the Company were $9,400,517, $6,618,303, and $7,139,525,
respectively, and for the five months of 1995 for the Predecessor were
$6,364,609.
During 1997, the Company received approximately $1.1 million in advisory
fees from GALIC related to advisory services for certain GALIC annuity
products.
On December 31, 1996 Cova Corporation transferred its ownership of Cova
Financial Life Insurance Company (CFLIC), an affiliated life insurer
domiciled in the state of California, to the Company. The transfer of
ownership was recorded as additional paid-in capital and increased
shareholder's equity on the Company's December 31, 1996 balance sheet by
approximately $16.9 million. This change in direct ownership had no
effect on the operations of either the Company or CFLIC as both entities
had existed under common management and control prior to the December
31, 1996 transfer. Although CFLIC's balance sheet is fully consolidated
with the Company's December 31, 1996 balance sheet, CFLIC's 1996 income
and cash flow statements have not been consolidated with the Company's
1996 income or cash flows statements. However, CFLIC's December 31, 1996
cash balance of $6.7 million is included in the Company's cash flows
statement.
(10) STATUTORY SURPLUS AND DIVIDEND RESTRICTION
GAAP differs in certain respects from the accounting practices
prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory authorities (statutory
accounting principles).
The major differences arise principally from the immediate expense
recognition of policy acquisition costs and intangible assets for
statutory reporting, determination of policy reserves based on different
discount rates and methods, the recognition of deferred tax under GAAP
reporting, the nonrecognition of financial reinsurance for GAAP
reporting, the establishment of an Asset Valuation Reserve as a
contingent liability based on the credit quality of the Company's
investment securities, and an Interest Maintenance Reserve as an
unearned liability to defer the realized gains and losses of fixed
income investments presumably resulting from changes to interest rates
and amortize them into income over the remaining life of the investment
sold. In addition, adjustments to record the carrying values of debt
securities and certain equity securities at fair value are applied only
under GAAP reporting, and capital contributions in the form of notes
receivable from an affiliated company are not recognized under GAAP
reporting.
Purchase accounting creates another difference as it requires the
restatement of GAAP assets and liabilities to their estimated fair
values and shareholders' equity to the net purchase price. Statutory
accounting does not recognize the purchase method of accounting.
As of December 31, the differences between statutory capital and surplus
and shareholder's equity determined in conformity with GAAP were as
follows:
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<CAPTION>
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1997 1996
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(in thousands of dollars)
<S> <C> <C>
Statutory capital and surplus $ 90,439 75,354
Reconciling items:
GAAP investment valuation reserves (237) (88)
Statutory asset valuation reserves 18,301 17,599
Interest maintenance reserve 3,080 2,301
GAAP investment adjustments to fair value 10,886 (3,191)
Deferred policy acquisition costs 84,326 49,833
GAAP basis policy reserves (37,292) (30,202)
Deferred Federal income taxes (net) 7,933 13,537
GAAP guarantee assessment adjustment (12,329) -
Goodwill 19,457 20,849
Present value of future profits 41,486 46,389
Future purchase price payable (12,173) (16,051)
Other (1,339) (1,286)
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GAAP shareholder's equity $ 212,538 175,044
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</TABLE>
Statutory net losses for CFSLIC for the years ended December 31, 1997,
1996, and 1995 were $9,816,357, $13,575,788, and $74,012,650,
respectively.
The maximum amount of dividends which can be paid by State of Missouri
insurance companies to shareholders without prior approval of the
insurance commissioner is the greater of 10% of statutory earned surplus
or statutory net gain from operations for the preceding year. Due to the
1997 statutory net loss and the Company's negative earned surplus at
December 31, 1997, no dividends are permissible in 1998 without prior
approval of the insurance commissioner.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has developed
certain Risk Based Capital (RBC) requirements for life insurers. If
prescribed levels of RBC are not maintained, certain actions may be
required on the part of the Company or its regulators. At December 31,
1997 the Company's total adjusted capital and authorized control level -
RBC were $108,741,069 and $25,433,964, respectively. This level of
adjusted capital qualifies under all tests.
(11) GUARANTY FUND ASSESSMENTS
The Company participates with life insurance companies licensed
throughout the United States, in associations formed to guarantee
benefits to policyholders of insolvent life insurance companies. Under
state laws, as a condition for maintaining the Company's authority to
issue new business, the Company is contingently liable for its share of
claims covered by the guaranty associations for insolvencies incurred
through 1997, but for which assessments have not yet been determined nor
assessed, to a maximum in each state generally of 2% of statutory
premiums per annum in the given state. Most states then permit recovery
of assets as a credit against premium of other state taxes over, most
commonly, five years.
At December 31, 1997, the National Organization of Life and Health
Guaranty Associations (NOLHGA) distributed a study of the major
outstanding industry insolvencies, with estimates of future assessments
by state. Based on this study, the Company has accrued a liability for
approximately $9.7 million in future assessments on insolvencies that
occurred before December 31, 1997. Under the coinsurance agreement
between the Company and OakRe (see note 1), OakRe is required to
reimburse the Company for any future assessments that it pays which
relate to insolvencies occurring prior to June 1, 1995. As such, the
Company has recorded a receivable from OakRe for approximately $9.7
million.
At the same time, the Company is liable to OakRe for 80% of any future
premium tax recoveries that are realized from any such assessments, and
may retain the remaining 20%. The credits retained for 1997 were not
material.
PART C
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 24. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
a. Financial Statements
________________________________________________________________________
The following financial statements of the Separate Account are included
in Part B hereof:
1. Independent Auditors' Report.
2. Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 1997.
3. Statement of Operations for the year or period ended December
31, 1997.
4. Statements of Changes in Contract Owners' Equity for each of the
years or periods presented.
5. Financial Highlights for each of the years or periods presented.
6. Notes to Financial Statements - December 31, 1997 and 1996.
The following consolidated financial statements of the Company are
included in Part B hereof:
1. Independent Auditors' Report.
2. Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Company as of December
31, 1997 and 1996.
3. Consolidated Statements of Income for the Company for the
years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995.
4. Consolidated Statements of Shareholder's Equity for the
years ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995.
5. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995.
6. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - December 31,
1997, 1996, and 1995.
b. Exhibits
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1. Resolution of Board of Directors of the Company authorizing the
establishment of the Variable Account.*
2. Not Applicable.
3.(i) Form of Principal Underwriter's Agreement. +
(ii) Form of Selling Agreement. +
4.(i) Individual Flexible Purchase Payment Deferred Variable Annuity
Contract.***
(ii)Death Benefit Rider***
(iii)Rider - Nursing Home Waiver***
5. Application for Variable Annuity. +
6.(i) Copy of Articles of Incorporation of the Company.***
(ii) Copy of the Bylaws of the Company.***
7. Not Applicable.
8.(i) Form of Fund Participation Agreement among MFS Variable Insurance
Trust, Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company and
Massachusetts Financial Services Company+
(ii) Form of Fund Participation Agreement among Cova Financial
Services Life Insurance Company, Cova Life Sales Company,
Alliance Capital Management LP and Alliance Fund Distributors,
Inc.+
(iii) Form of Fund Participation Agreement among Oppenheimer Variable
Account Funds, OppenheimerFunds, Inc. and Cova Financial Services
Life Insurance Company++
(iv) Form of Fund Participation Agreement among Putnam Variable Trust,
Putnam Mutual Funds Corp. and Cova Financial Services Life
Insurance Company++
(v) Form of Fund Participation Agreement by and among AIM Variable
Insurance Funds, Inc., A I M Distributors, Inc., Cova Financial
Services Life Insurance Company, on behalf of itself and its
Separate Accounts, and Cova Life Sales Company++
(vi) Form of Fund Participation Agreement among Investors Fund Series,
Zurich Kemper Investments, Inc., Zurich Kemper Distributors, Inc.
and Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company++
(vii) Form of Participation Agreement by and between Goldman Sachs
Variable Insurance Trust, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Cova Financial
Services Life Insurance Company++
(viii) Form of Participation Agreement among Russell Insurance Funds,
Russell Fund Distributors, Inc. and Cova Financial Services Life
Insurance Company++
(ix) Form of Participation Agreement among Liberty Variable Investment
Trust, Liberty Financial Investments, Inc. and Cova Financial
Services Life Insurance Company++
9. Opinion and Consent of Counsel.
10. Consent of Independent Auditors.
11. Not Applicable.
12. Agreement Governing Contribution.**
13. Calculation of Performance Information
14. Company Organizational Chart.***
27. Not Applicable
*Incorporated by reference to Registrant's initial filing on Form N-4
(File No. 811-5200) as filed on June 11, 1987.
**Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Amendment No. 5 (File No.
811-5200) as filed April 2, 1990.
***Incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form N-4 (File Nos. 333-34741
and 811-05200) electronically filed on August 29, 1997.
+Incorporated by reference to Registrants Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1
to Form N-4 electronically filed on November 19, 1997.
++Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form N-4
electronically filed on January 26, 1998.
ITEM 25. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE DEPOSITOR
The following are the Officers and Directors of the Company:
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Name and Principal Positions and Offices
Business Address with Depositor
_______________________________ ____________________________________
Richard A. Liddy Chairman of the Board and Director
700 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Leonard Rubenstein Director
700 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
Lorry J. Stensrud President and Director
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
John W. Barber Director
13045 Tesson Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
Frances S. Cook Secretary
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
Connie Doern Vice President
1776 West Lakes Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50266
Judy M. Drew Vice President
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
Patricia E. Gubbe Vice President
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
Philip A. Haley Executive Vice President
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
J. Robert Hopson Vice President,
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000 Chief Actuary and Director
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
E. Thomas Hughes, Jr. Treasurer and Director
700 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
Douglas E. Jacobs Vice President
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
Lisa O. Kirchner Vice President
1776 West Lakes Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50266
William C. Mair Vice President,
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000 Controller and Director
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
Matthew P. McCauley Assistant Secretary and Director
700 Market St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
Mark E. Reynolds Executive Vice President and Director
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
Myron H. Sandberg Vice President
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
John W. Schaus Vice President
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
Peter L. Witkewiz Vice President
1776 West Lakes Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50266
Kent P. Zimmerman Assistant Treasurer
700 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
</TABLE>
ITEM 26. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH THE DEPOSITOR OR
REGISTRANT
A company organizational chart was filed in Registrant's Form N-4 (File Nos.
333-34741 and 811-05200) filed August 29, 1997 as Exhibit 14 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 27. NUMBER OF CONTRACT OWNERS
As of April 6, 1998, there were 110 Qualified Contract Owners and 517
Non-Qualified Contract Owners.
ITEM 28. INDEMNIFICATION
The Bylaws of the Company (Article IV, Section 1) provide that:
Each person who is or was a director, officer or employee of the corporation
or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer
or employee of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other
enterprise (including the heirs, executors, administrators or estate of such
person) shall be indemnified by the corporation as of right to the full extent
permitted or authorized by the laws of the State of Missouri, as now in effect
and as hereafter amended, against any liability, judgment, fine, amount paid
in settlement, cost and expenses (including attorney's fees) asserted or
threatened against and incurred by such person in his capacity as or arising
out of his status as a director, officer or employee of the corporation or if
serving at the request of the corporation, as a director, officer or employee
of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.
The indemnification provided by this bylaw provision shall not be exclusive
of any other rights to which those indemnified may be entitled under any other
bylaw or under any agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors
or otherwise, and shall not limit in any way any right which the corporation
may have to make different or further indemnification with respect to the same
or different persons or classes of persons.
Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of
1933 may be permitted directors and officers or controlling persons of the
Company pursuant to the foregoing, or otherwise, the Company has been advised
that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Company of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Company
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities
being registered, the Company will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the
final adjudication of such issue.
ITEM 29. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITERS
(a) Cova Life Sales Company is the principal underwriter for the
following investment companies (other than Registrant):
Cova Variable Annuity Account Five
First Cova Variable Annuity Account One
Cova Variable Life Account One
Cova Variable Life Account Five
Cova Variable Annuity Account Four
(b) Cova Life Sales Company is the principal underwriter for the
Contracts. The following persons are the officers and directors of Cova Life
Sales Company. The principal business address for each officer and director
of Cova Life Sales Company is One Tower Lane, Suite 3000, Oakbrook Terrace,
Illinois 60181-4644.
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Name and Principal Positions and Offices
Business Address with Underwriter
Judy M. Drew President, Chief Operations Officer and Director
Lorry J. Stensrud Director
Patricia E. Gubbe Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
William C. Mair Director
Philip A. Haley Vice President
Frances S. Cook Assistant Secretary
Robert A. Miner Treasurer
</TABLE>
(c) Not Applicable.
ITEM 30. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
Robert Miner, whose address is One Tower Lane, Suite 3000, Oakbrook
Terrace, Illinois 60181-4644 maintains physical possession of the accounts,
books or documents of the Variable Account required to be maintained by
Section 31(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules promulgated
thereunder.
ITEM 31. MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 32. UNDERTAKINGS
a. Registrant hereby undertakes to file a post-effective amendment to
this registration statement as frequently as is necessary to ensure that the
audited financial statements in the registration statement are never more than
sixteen (16) months old for so long as payment under the variable annuity
contracts may be accepted.
b. Registrant hereby undertakes to include either (1) as part of any
application to purchase a contract offered by the Prospectus, a space that an
applicant can check to request a Statement of Additional Information, or (2) a
postcard or similar written communication affixed to or included in the
Prospectus that the applicant can remove to send for a Statement of Additional
Information.
c. Registrant hereby undertakes to deliver any Statement of Additional
Information and any financial statement required to be made available under
this Form promptly upon written or oral request.
d. Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company ("Company") hereby
represents that the fees and charges deducted under the Contracts described
in the Prospectus, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the
services rendered, the expenses to be incurred and the risks assumed by the
Company.
REPRESENTATIONS
The Company hereby represents that it is relying upon a No Action Letter
issued to the American Council of Life Insurance dated November 28, 1988
(Commission ref. IP-6-88) and that the following provisions have been complied
with:
1. Include appropriate disclosure regarding the redemption restrictions
imposed by Section 403(b)(11) in each registration statement, including the
prospectus, used in connection with the offer of the contract;
2. Include appropriate disclosure regarding the redemption restrictions
imposed by Section 403(b)(11) in any sales literature used in connection with
the offer of the contract;
3. Instruct sales representatives who solicit participants to purchase
the contract specifically to bring the redemption restrictions imposed by
Section 403(b)(11) to the attention of the potential participants;
4. Obtain from each plan participant who purchases a Section 403(b)
annuity contract, prior to or at the time of such purchase, a signed statement
acknowledging the participant's understanding of (1) the restrictions on
redemption imposed by Section 403(b)(11), and (2) other investment
alternatives available under the employer's Section 403(b) arrangement to
which the participant may elect to transfer his contract value.
SIGNATURES
As required by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of
1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets the requirements of Securities Act
Rule 485(b) for effectiveness of this Registration Statement and has caused this
Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf, in the City of Oakbrook
Terrace, and State of Illinois on this 23rd day of April, 1998.
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
(Registrant)
By: COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
By: /S/ LORRY J. STENSRUD
____________________________________
COVA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
Depositor
By: /S/ LORRY J. STENSRUD
____________________________________
</TABLE>
As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has
been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
- ---------------------- Chairman of the Board ------
Richard A. Liddy and Director Date
/S/ LORRY J. STENSRUD President and Director 4/23/98
- ---------------------- ------
Lorry J. Stensrud Date
- ---------------------- Director ------
Leonard M. Rubenstein Date
Director
- ---------------------- ------
J. Robert Hopson Date
William C. Mair* Controller and Director 4/23/98
- ---------------------- ------
William C. Mair Date
E. Thomas Hughes, Jr.* Treasurer and Director 4/23/98
- ---------------------- ------
E. Thomas Hughes, Jr. Date
Matthew P. McCauley* Director 4/23/98
- ---------------------- ------
Matthew P. McCauley Date
John W. Barber* Director 4/23/98
- ---------------------- ------
John W. Barber Date
Director
- ---------------------- ------
Mark E. Reynolds Date
</TABLE>
*By: /S/ LORRY J. STENSRUD
____________________________________
Lorry J. Stensrud, Attorney-in-Fact
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO.
EX-99.B9 Opinion and Consent of Counsel
EX-99.B10 Consent of Independent Auditors
EX-99.B13 Calculation of Performance Information
EXHIBITS
TO
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 (FILE NO. 333-34741)
TO
FORM N-4
FOR
COVA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT ONE
Blazzard, Grodd & Hasenauer, P.C.
943 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 226-7866
April 29, 1998
Board of Directors
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company
One Tower Lane, Suite 3000
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4644
RE: Opinion of Counsel - Cova Variable Annuity Account One
Gentlemen:
You have requested our Opinion of Counsel in connection with the filing with
the Securities and Exchange Commission of a Post-Effective Amendment to a
Registration Statement on Form N-4 for the Individual Flexible Purchase
Payment Deferred Variable Annuity Contracts (the "Contracts") to be issued by
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company and its separate account, Cova
Variable Annuity Account One.
We have made such examination of the law and have examined such records and
documents as in our judgment are necessary or appropriate to enable us to
render the opinions expressed below.
We are of the following opinions:
1. Cova Variable Annuity Account One is a Unit Investment Trust as
that term is defined in Section 4(2) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
(the "Act"), and is currently registered with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, pursuant to Section 8(a) of the Act.
2. Upon the acceptance of purchase payments made by an Owner pursuant to
a Contract issued in accordance with the Prospectus contained in the
Registration Statement and upon compliance with applicable law, such an Owner
will have a legally-issued, fully paid, non-assessable contractual interest
under such Contract.
You may use this opinion letter, or a copy thereof, as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement.
We consent to the reference to our Firm under the caption "Legal Opinions"
contained in the Statement of Additional Information which forms a part of the
Registration Statement.
Sincerely,
BLAZZARD, GRODD & HASENAUER, P.C.
By: /S/ RAYMOND A. O'HARA III
_____________________________________
Raymond A. O'Hara III
Consent of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company
We consent to the use of our reports on the consolidated financial statements of
Cova Financial Services Life Insurance Company and subsidiaries (the Company)
dated March 5, 1998 and on the financial statements of the subaccounts of Cova
Variable Annuity Account One dated February 20, 1998 and to the reference to our
firm under the heading "Experts" in the Statement of Additional Information, in
the Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement (Form N-4, No.
333-34741) of Cova Variable Annuity Account One. Our report on the Company's
financial statements dated March 5, 1998, contains an explanatory paragraph
stating that as a result of its 1995 acquisition, the consolidated financial
information for the periods subsequent to the acquisition is presented on a
different cost basis than for the period prior to the acquisition and,
therefore, is not comparable.
/s/KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Chicago, Illinois
April 27, 1998
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<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Standard One Year Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 25.089525 39.8573 39.8573 1,000.00
6 12/31/97 annual fee (4.24) 30.837057 (0.1375) 39.7198 1,224.84
6 12/31/97 surrender fee (50.00) 30.837057 (1.6214) 38.0984 1,174.84
8 LA Bond Debenture
8 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 11.294930 88.5353 88.5353 1,000.00
8 12/31/97 annual fee (1.77) 12.881792 (0.1374) 88.3979 1,138.72
8 12/31/97 surrender fee (50.00) 12.881792 (3.8814) 84.5165 1,088.72
9 GACC Money Market
9 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.233546 97.7178 97.7178 1,000.00
9 12/31/97 annual fee (1.47) 10.667011 (0.1378) 97.5800 1,040.89
9 12/31/97 surrender fee (50.00) 10.667011 (4.6873) 92.8927 990.89
15 JPM Quality Bond
15 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.368764 96.4435 96.4435 1,000.00
15 12/31/97 annual fee (1.53) 11.155126 (0.1372) 96.3063 1,074.31
15 12/31/97 surrender fee (50.00) 11.155126 (4.4822) 91.8241 1,024.31
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Standard One Year Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
16 JPM Small Cap Stock
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
16 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 11.308419 88.4297 88.4297 1,000.00
16 12/31/97 annual fee (1.86) 13.491466 (0.1379) 88.2918 1,191.19
16 12/31/97 surrender fee (50.00) 13.491466 (3.7060) 84.5858 1,141.19
17 JPM Large Cap Stock
17 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 11.334979 88.2225 88.2225 1,000.00
17 12/31/97 annual fee (2.05) 14.889462 (0.1377) 88.0848 1,311.54
17 12/31/97 surrender fee (50.00) 14.889462 (3.3581) 84.7267 1,261.53
18 JPM Select Equity
18 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.838053 92.2675 92.2675 1,000.00
18 12/31/97 annual fee (1.93) 14.053502 (0.1373) 92.1302 1,294.75
18 12/31/97 surrender fee (50.00) 14.053502 (3.5578) 88.5724 1,244.75
19 JPM International Equity
19 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.967004 91.1826 91.1826 1,000.00
19 12/31/97 annual fee (1.58) 11.462435 (0.1378) 91.0448 1,043.60
19 12/31/97 surrender fee (50.00) 11.462435 (4.3621) 86.6827 993.59
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
One Year Performance
Standard Total Returns
12/31/97
Sub-Account Account 12/31/97 Initial Inception Days Since
Value AUV Investment Date Inception
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income 1,174.84 30.837057 1,000.00 12/11/89 2,942
8 LA Bond Debenture 1,088.72 12.881792 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
9 GACC Money Market 990.89 10.667011 1,000.00 06/03/96 576
11 LA Developing Growth (1) 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
12 LA Large Cap Research (1) 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
13 LA Mid-Cap Value (1) 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
15 JPM Quality Bond 1,024.31 11.155126 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
16 JPM Small Cap Stock 1,141.19 13.491466 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
17 JPM Large Cap Stock 1,261.53 14.889462 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
18 JPM Select Equity 1,244.75 14.053502 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
19 JPM International Equity 993.59 11.462435 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
</TABLE>
(1) Inception date of sub-account is less than one year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Non-Standard One Year Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 25.089525 39.8573 39.8573 1,000.00
6 12/31/97 annual fee 30.837057 0.0000 39.8573 1,229.08
6 12/31/97 surrender fee 30.837057 0.0000 39.8573 1,229.08
8 LA Bond Debenture
8 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 11.294930 88.5353 88.5353 1,000.00
8 12/31/97 annual fee 12.881792 0.0000 88.5353 1,140.49
8 12/31/97 surrender fee 12.881792 0.0000 88.5353 1,140.49
9 GACC Money Market
9 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.233546 97.7178 97.7178 1,000.00
9 12/31/97 annual fee 10.667011 0.0000 97.7178 1,042.36
9 12/31/97 surrender fee 10.667011 0.0000 97.7178 1,042.36
15 JPM Quality Bond
15 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.368764 96.4435 96.4435 1,000.00
15 12/31/97 annual fee 11.155126 0.0000 96.4435 1,075.84
15 12/31/97 surrender fee 11.155126 0.0000 96.4435 1,075.84
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Non-Standard One Year Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
16 JPM Small Cap Stock
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
16 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 11.308419 88.4297 88.4297 1,000.00
16 12/31/97 annual fee 13.491466 0.0000 88.4297 1,193.05
16 12/31/97 surrender fee 13.491466 0.0000 88.4297 1,193.05
17 JPM Large Cap Stock
17 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 11.334979 88.2225 88.2225 1,000.00
17 12/31/97 annual fee 14.889462 0.0000 88.2225 1,313.59
17 12/31/97 surrender fee 14.889462 0.0000 88.2225 1,313.59
18 JPM Select Equity
18 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.838053 92.2675 92.2675 1,000.00
18 12/31/97 annual fee 14.053502 0.0000 92.2675 1,296.68
18 12/31/97 surrender fee 14.053502 0.0000 92.2675 1,296.68
19 JPM International Equity
19 12/31/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.967004 91.1826 91.1826 1,000.00
19 12/31/97 annual fee 11.462435 0.0000 91.1826 1,045.17
19 12/31/97 surrender fee 11.462435 0.0000 91.1826 1,045.17
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
One Year Performance
Non-Standard Total Returns
12/31/97
Sub-Account Account 12/31/97 Initial Inception Days Since
Value AUV Investment Date Inception
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income 1,229.08 30.837057 1,000.00 12/11/89 2,942
8 LA Bond Debenture 1,140.49 12.881792 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
9 GACC Money Market 1,042.36 10.667011 1,000.00 06/03/96 576
11 LA Developing Growth (1) 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
12 LA Large Cap Research (1) 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
13 LA Mid-Cap Value (1) 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
15 JPM Quality Bond 1,075.84 11.155126 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
16 JPM Small Cap Stock 1,193.05 13.491466 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
17 JPM Large Cap Stock 1,313.59 14.889462 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
18 JPM Select Equity 1,296.68 14.053502 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
19 JPM International Equity 1,045.17 11.462435 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
</TABLE>
(1) Inception date of sub-account is less than one year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Standard Five Year Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Standard Five Year Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 12/31/92 Purchase 1,000.00 14.504325 68.9450 68.9450 1,000.00
6 12/31/93 annual fee (5.95) 16.424494 (0.3623) 68.5827 1,126.44
6 12/31/94 annual fee (6.20) 16.642028 (0.3726) 68.2101 1,135.15
6 12/31/95 annual fee (6.52) 21.306277 (0.3060) 67.9041 1,446.78
6 12/31/96 annual fee (6.84) 25.089525 (0.2726) 67.6315 1,696.84
6 12/31/97 annual fee (7.15) 30.837057 (0.2319) 67.3996 2,078.41
6 12/31/97 surrender fee (45.00) 30.837057 (1.4593) 65.9403 2,033.40
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Non-Standard Five Year Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 12/31/92 Purchase 1,000.00 14.504325 68.9450 68.9450 1,000.00
6 12/31/93 annual fee 16.424494 0.0000 68.9450 1,132.39
6 12/31/94 annual fee 16.642028 0.0000 68.9450 1,147.38
6 12/31/95 annual fee 21.306277 0.0000 68.9450 1,468.96
6 12/31/96 annual fee 25.089525 0.0000 68.9450 1,729.80
6 12/31/97 annual fee 30.837057 0.0000 68.9450 2,126.06
6 12/31/97 surrender fee 30.837057 0.0000 68.9450 2,126.06
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Standard Inception to Date Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income
6 12/11/89 Purchase 1000 10 100 100 1000
6 12/11/90 annual fee -7.39 9.991916 -0.7396 99.2604 991.8
6 12/11/91 annual fee -5.26 11.635826 -0.4521 98.8083 1149.72
6 12/11/92 annual fee -5.07 14.232895 -0.3562 98.4521 1401.26
6 12/11/93 annual fee -5.1 16.227131 -0.3143 98.1378 1592.49
6 12/11/94 annual fee -5.25 16.145116 -0.3252 97.8126 1579.2
6 12/11/95 annual fee -5.7 21.265128 -0.268 97.5446 2074.3
6 12/11/96 annual fee -3.76 25.168559 -0.1494 97.3952 2451.3
6 12/11/97 annual fee -3.2 30.678569 -0.1043 97.2909 2984.75
6 12/31/97 annual fee -3.17 30.837057 -0.1028 97.1881 2996.99
6 12/31/97 surrender fee 0 30.837057 0 97.1881 2996.99
8 LA Bond Debenture
8 05/01/96 Purchase 1000 10.09767 99.0327 99.0327 1000
8 12/11/96 annual fee -1.67 11.194096 -0.1492 98.8835 1106.91
8 12/11/97 annual fee -1.33 12.782825 -0.104 98.7795 1262.68
8 12/31/97 annual fee -1.32 12.881792 -0.1025 98.677 1271.14
8 12/31/97 surrender fee -45 12.881792 -3.4933 95.1837 1226.14
9 GACC Money Market
9 06/03/96 Purchase 1000 10 100 100 1000
9 12/11/96 annual fee -1.52 10.210737 -0.1489 99.8511 1019.55
9 12/11/97 annual fee -1.11 10.639859 -0.1043 99.7468 1061.29
9 12/31/97 annual fee -1.1 10.667011 -0.1031 99.6437 1062.9
9 12/31/97 surrender fee -45 10.667011 -4.2186 95.4251 1017.9
11 LA Developing Growth
11 08/20/97 Purchase 1000 10 100 100 1000
11 12/11/97 annual fee -1.07 10.22393 -0.1047 99.8953 1021.32
11 12/31/97 annual fee -1.08 10.527554 -0.1026 99.7927 1050.57
11 12/31/97 surrender fee -50 10.527554 -4.7494 95.0433 1000.57
12 LA Large Cap Research
12 08/20/97 Purchase 1000 10 100 100 1000
12 12/11/97 annual fee -1.01 9.729456 -0.1038 99.8962 971.94
12 12/31/97 annual fee -1.02 9.89956 -0.103 99.7932 987.91
12 12/31/97 surrender fee -50 9.89956 -5.0507 94.7425 937.91
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Standard Inception to Date Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
13 LA Mid-Cap Value
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
13 08/20/97 Purchase 1000 10 100 100 1000
13 12/11/97 annual fee -1.06 10.200277 -0.1039 99.8961 1018.97
13 12/31/97 annual fee -1.08 10.467957 -0.1032 99.7929 1044.63
13 12/31/97 surrender fee -50 10.467957 -4.7765 95.0164 994.63
15 JPM Quality Bond
15 05/01/96 Purchase 1000 9.897228 101.0384 101.0384 1000
15 12/11/96 annual fee -1.55 10.364657 -0.1495 100.8889 1045.68
15 12/11/97 annual fee -1.16 11.109409 -0.1044 100.7845 1119.66
15 12/31/97 annual fee -1.15 11.155126 -0.1031 100.6814 1123.11
15 12/31/97 surrender fee -45 11.155126 -4.034 96.6474 1078.11
16 JPM Small Cap Stock
16 05/01/96 Purchase 1000 10.51256 95.1243 95.1243 1000
16 12/11/96 annual fee -1.65 11.086421 -0.1488 94.9755 1052.94
16 12/11/97 annual fee -1.37 13.178906 -0.104 94.8715 1250.3
16 12/31/97 annual fee -1.39 13.491466 -0.103 94.7685 1278.57
16 12/31/97 surrender fee -45 13.491466 -3.3354 91.4331 1233.57
17 JPM Large Cap Stock
17 05/01/96 Purchase 1000 10.003025 99.9698 99.9698 1000
17 12/11/96 annual fee -1.69 11.353003 -0.1489 99.8209 1133.27
17 12/11/97 annual fee -1.52 14.627928 -0.1039 99.717 1458.65
17 12/31/97 annual fee -1.53 14.889462 -0.1028 99.6142 1483.2
17 12/31/97 surrender fee -45 14.889462 -3.0223 96.5919 1438.2
18 JPM Select Equity
18 05/01/96 Purchase 1000 10.08389 99.1681 99.1681 1000
18 12/11/96 annual fee -1.61 10.779321 -0.1494 99.0187 1067.35
18 12/11/97 annual fee -1.43 13.728118 -0.1042 98.9145 1357.91
18 12/31/97 annual fee -1.44 14.053502 -0.1025 98.812 1388.65
18 12/31/97 surrender fee -45 14.053502 -3.202 95.61 1343.66
19 JPM International Equity
19 05/01/96 Purchase 1000 10.214899 97.8962 97.8962 1000
19 12/11/96 annual fee -1.6 10.726728 -0.1492 97.747 1048.51
19 12/11/97 annual fee -1.18 11.295266 -0.1045 97.6425 1102.9
19 12/31/97 annual fee -1.18 11.462435 -0.1029 97.5396 1118.04
19 12/31/97 surrender fee -45 11.462435 -3.9259 93.6137 1073.04
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Inception to Date Performance
Standard Annualized Returns
12/31/97
Sub-Account Account 12/31/97 Initial Inception Days Since
Value AUV Investment Date Inception
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income 2,996.99 30.837057 1,000.00 12/11/89 2,942
8 LA Bond Debenture 1,226.14 12.881792 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
9 GACC Money Market 1,017.90 10.667011 1,000.00 06/03/96 576
11 LA Developing Growth (1)1,000.57 10.527554 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
12 LA Large Cap Research (1)937.91 9.899560 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
13 LA Mid-Cap Value (1)994.63 10.467957 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
15 JPM Quality Bond 1,078.11 11.155126 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
16 JPM Small Cap Stock 1,233.57 13.491466 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
17 JPM Large Cap Stock 1,438.20 14.889462 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
18 JPM Select Equity 1,343.66 14.053502 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
19 JPM International Equity 1,073.04 11.462435 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
</TABLE>
(1) Not annualized for periods less than 1 year.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Non-Standard Inception to Date Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income
6 12/11/89 Purchase 1,000.00 10.000000 100.0000 100.0000 1,000.00
6 12/11/90 annual fee 9.991916 0.0000 100.0000 999.19
6 12/11/91 annual fee 11.635826 0.0000 100.0000 1,163.58
6 12/11/92 annual fee 14.232895 0.0000 100.0000 1,423.29
6 12/11/93 annual fee 16.227131 0.0000 100.0000 1,622.71
6 12/11/94 annual fee 16.145116 0.0000 100.0000 1,614.51
6 12/11/95 annual fee 21.265128 0.0000 100.0000 2,126.51
6 12/11/96 annual fee 25.168559 0.0000 100.0000 2,516.86
6 12/11/97 annual fee 30.678569 0.0000 100.0000 3,067.86
6 12/31/97 annual fee 30.837057 0.0000 100.0000 3,083.71
6 12/31/97 surrender fee 30.837057 0.0000 100.0000 3,083.71
8 LA Bond Debenture
8 05/01/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.097670 99.0327 99.0327 1,000.00
8 12/11/96 annual fee 11.194096 0.0000 99.0327 1,108.58
8 12/11/97 annual fee 12.782825 0.0000 99.0327 1,265.92
8 12/31/97 annual fee 12.881792 0.0000 99.0327 1,275.72
8 12/31/97 surrender fee 12.881792 0.0000 99.0327 1,275.72
9 GACC Money Market
9 06/03/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.000000 100.0000 100.0000 1,000.00
9 12/11/96 annual fee 10.210737 0.0000 100.0000 1,021.07
9 12/11/97 annual fee 10.639859 0.0000 100.0000 1,063.99
9 12/31/97 annual fee 10.667011 0.0000 100.0000 1,066.70
9 12/31/97 surrender fee 10.667011 0.0000 100.0000 1,066.70
11 LA Developing Growth
11 08/20/97 Purchase 1,000.00 10.000000 100.0000 100.0000 1,000.00
11 12/11/97 annual fee 10.223930 0.0000 100.0000 1,022.39
11 12/31/97 annual fee 10.527554 0.0000 100.0000 1,052.76
11 12/31/97 surrender fee 10.527554 0.0000 100.0000 1,052.76
12 LA Large Cap Research
12 08/20/97 Purchase 1,000.00 10.000000 100.0000 100.0000 1,000.00
12 12/11/97 annual fee 9.729456 0.0000 100.0000 972.95
12 12/31/97 annual fee 9.899560 0.0000 100.0000 989.96
12 12/31/97 surrender fee 9.899560 0.0000 100.0000 989.96
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Non-Standard Inception to Date Performance Return Data
As of 12/31/97
Transaction Amount Unit Transaction Unit Account
Value Units Balance Value
13 LA Mid-Cap Value
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
13 08/20/97 Purchase 1,000.00 10.000000 100.0000 100.0000 1,000.00
13 12/11/97 annual fee 10.200277 0.0000 100.0000 1,020.03
13 12/31/97 annual fee 10.467957 0.0000 100.0000 1,046.80
13 12/31/97 surrender fee 10.467957 0.0000 100.0000 1,046.80
15 JPM Quality Bond
15 05/01/96 Purchase 1,000.00 9.897228 101.0384 101.0384 1,000.00
15 12/11/96 annual fee 10.364657 0.0000 101.0384 1,047.23
15 12/11/97 annual fee 11.109409 0.0000 101.0384 1,122.48
15 12/31/97 annual fee 11.155126 0.0000 101.0384 1,127.10
15 12/31/97 surrender fee 11.155126 0.0000 101.0384 1,127.10
16 JPM Small Cap Stock
16 05/01/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.512560 95.1243 95.1243 1,000.00
16 12/11/96 annual fee 11.086421 0.0000 95.1243 1,054.59
16 12/11/97 annual fee 13.178906 0.0000 95.1243 1,253.63
16 12/31/97 annual fee 13.491466 0.0000 95.1243 1,283.37
16 12/31/97 surrender fee 13.491466 0.0000 95.1243 1,283.37
17 JPM Large Cap Stock
17 05/01/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.003025 99.9698 99.9698 1,000.00
17 12/11/96 annual fee 11.353003 0.0000 99.9698 1,134.96
17 12/11/97 annual fee 14.627928 0.0000 99.9698 1,462.35
17 12/31/97 annual fee 14.889462 0.0000 99.9698 1,488.50
17 12/31/97 surrender fee 14.889462 0.0000 99.9698 1,488.50
18 JPM Select Equity
18 05/01/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.083890 99.1681 99.1681 1,000.00
18 12/11/96 annual fee 10.779321 0.0000 99.1681 1,068.96
18 12/11/97 annual fee 13.728118 0.0000 99.1681 1,361.39
18 12/31/97 annual fee 14.053502 0.0000 99.1681 1,393.66
18 12/31/97 surrender fee 14.053502 0.0000 99.1681 1,393.66
19 JPM International Equity
19 05/01/96 Purchase 1,000.00 10.214899 97.8962 97.8962 1,000.00
19 12/11/96 annual fee 10.726728 0.0000 97.8962 1,050.11
19 12/11/97 annual fee 11.295266 0.0000 97.8962 1,105.76
19 12/31/97 annual fee 11.462435 0.0000 97.8962 1,122.13
19 12/31/97 surrender fee 11.462435 0.0000 97.8962 1,122.13
</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Cova Variable Annuity Account One (Missouri)
Inception to Date Performance
Non-Standard Annualized Returns
12/31/97
Sub-Account Account 12/31/97 Initial Inception Days Since
Value AUV Investment Date Inception
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
6 Lord Abbett Growth & Income 3,083.71 30.837057 1,000.00 12/11/89 2,942
8 LA Bond Debenture 1,275.72 12.881792 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
9 GACC Money Market 1,066.70 10.667011 1,000.00 06/03/96 576
11 LA Developing Growth (1)1,052.76 10.527554 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
12 LA Large Cap Research (1)989.96 9.899560 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
13 LA Mid-Cap Value (1)1,046.80 10.467957 1,000.00 08/20/97 134
15 JPM Quality Bond 1,127.10 11.155126 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
16 JPM Small Capital Stock 1,283.37 13.491466 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
17 JPM Large Capital Stock 1,488.50 14.889462 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
18 JPM Select Equity 1,393.66 14.053502 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
19 JPM International Equity 1,122.13 11.462435 1,000.00 05/01/96 610
</TABLE>
(1) Not annualized for periods less than 1 year.
