Supplement to Prospectus Dated May 1, 2000 and Revised Effective
October 23, 2000 Supplement dated October 23, 2000
This Supplement should be retained with the current Prospectus for your variable
annuity contract issued by American Skandia Life Assurance Corporation
("American Skandia"). If you do not have a current prospectus, please contact
American Skandia at 1-800-SKANDIA.
A. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION
American Skandia has filed an exemptive application with the Securities and
Exchange Commission ("SEC") to substitute the following "Replaced
Portfolio/Sub-Account" with the "Substitute Portfolio/Sub-account". The Replaced
Portfolios/Sub-accounts described below are only available until the effective
date of the Substitution, at which time they will cease to be offered as
investment options. The Substitute Portfolios/Sub-accounts are only available as
of the date of the Fund Substitution and are only available to those Contract
Owners affected by the Fund Substitution.
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REPLACED PORTFOLIO/SUB-ACCOUNT SUBSTITUTE PORTFOLIO/SUB-ACCOUNT
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Alger American Growth portfolio of The Alger American Fund/AA AST Alger Growth portfolio of American Skandia Trust/AST
Growth Sub-account Alger Growth Sub-account
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The Alger American Fund - Growth: seeks long-term capital AST Alger Growth: seeks long-term capital growth. The
appreciation. The Portfolio focuses on growing companies Portfolio invests primarily in equity securities, such as
that generally have broad product lines, markets, financial common or preferred stocks, that are listed on U.S.
resources and depth of management. Under normal exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. The Portfolio
circumstances, the Portfolio invests primarily in the equity focuses on growing companies that generally have broad
securities of large companies. The Portfolio considers a product lines, markets, financial resources and depth of
large company to have a market capitalization of $1 billion management. The Portfolio normally invests at least 65%
or greater. of its total assets in equity securities of companies
that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have total
market capitalizations of $1 billion or greater.
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Alger American MidCap Growth portfolio of The Alger American AST Alger Mid-Cap Growth portfolio of American Skandia
Fund/AA MidCap Growth Sub-account Trust/AST Alger Mid-Cap Growth Sub-account
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The Alger American Fund - MidCap Growth: seeks long-term AST Alger Mid-Cap Growth: seeks long-term capital growth.
capital appreciation. The Portfolio focuses on midsize The Portfolio invests primarily in equity securities, such
companies with promising growth potential. Under normal as common or preferred stocks, that are listed on U.S.
circumstances, the Portfolio invests primarily in the equity exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. Under normal
securities of companies having a market capitalization within circumstances, the Portfolio invests primarily in the
the range of companies in the S&P MidCap 400 Index equity securities of companies having a market
capitalization within the range of companies in the S&P
MidCap 400 Index.
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We expect to receive the SEC Exemptive Order and complete the Substitution by
the end of November 2000. Those Contract Owners effected by the Substitution
will receive additional information from American Skandia notifying them of
their rights under the SEC Exemptive Order.
For a 30 day period following the Substitution, Contract Owners will be allowed
to transfer Account Value out of the Replaced Portfolio/Sub-account to any other
investment options available under the Annuity. Any such transfers during this
period will not count in determining whether the maximum number of free
transfers has been exceeded. Additionally, the transfer of Account Value from
the Replaced Portfolio/Sub-account to the Substitute Portfolio/Sub-account would
also not be subject to a transfer fee nor count in determining whether the
maximum number of free transfers have been exceeded. The Substitution will not
affect your rights or our obligations under the Annuity and American Skandia
will bear any expenses in connection with the Substitution.
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B. ADDITIONAL VARIABLE INVESTMENT OPTIONS
The underlying Portfolios shown below are being offered as Sub-accounts under
your Annuity.
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Underlying Mutual Fund Portfolio Annual Expenses
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Management Other 12b-1 Fees Total Annual Fee Net
Fees Expenses Portfolio Waivers and Annual
UNDERLYING PORTFOLIO Operating Expense Fund
Expenses Reimbursement 1 Operating
Expenses
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American Skandia Trust: 2
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AST Scudder Japan 3 1.00% 0.36% 0.04% 1.40% 0.00% 1.40%
AST Federated Aggressive Growth 3 0.95% 0.23% 0.04% 1.22% 0.00% 1.22%
AST Alger Mid-Cap Growth 4 0.80% 0.23% 0.00% 1.03% 0.18% 0.85%
AST Alger Growth 4 0.75% 0.23% 0.00% 0.98% 0.19% 0.79%
AST Kinetics Internet 3 1.00% 0.23% 0.04% 1.27% 0.00% 1.27%
AST Janus Strategic Value 3 1.00% 0.23% 0.04% 1.27% 0.00% 1.27%
AST Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture 3 0.80% 0.23% 0.04% 1.07% 0.00% 1.07%
AST Gabelli All-Cap Value 3 0.95% 0.23% 0.04% 1.22% 0.00% 1.22%
Wells Fargo Variable Trust:
WFVT Equity Income 0.55% 0.37% 0.25% 1.17% 0.17% 1.00%
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1 The Investment Manager of American Skandia Trust has agreed to reimburse
and/or waive fees for certain Portfolios until at least April 30, 2001. The
caption "Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses" reflects the Portfolios'
fees and expenses before such waivers and reimbursements, while the caption
"Net Annual Fund Operating Expenses" reflects the effect of such waivers
and reimbursements.
2 American Skandia Trust (the "Trust") adopted a Distribution Plan (the
"Distribution Plan") under Rule 12b-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940
to permit an affiliate of the Trust's Investment Manager to receive
brokerage commissions in connection with purchases and sales of securities
held by Portfolios of the Trust, and to use these commissions to promote
the sale of shares of such Portfolios. The staff of the Securities and
Exchange Commission takes the position that commission amounts received
under the Distribution Plan should be reflected as distribution expenses of
the Portfolios. The Portfolios would pay the same or comparable commission
amounts irrespective of the Distribution Plan; accordingly, total returns
for the Portfolios are not expected to be adversely affected. The
Distribution Fee estimates are derived from data regarding each Portfolio's
brokerage transactions, and the proportions of such transactions directed
to selling dealers, for the period ended December 31, 1999. However, it is
not possible to determine with accuracy actual amounts that will be
received under the Distribution Plan. Such amounts will vary based upon the
level of a Portfolio's brokerage activity, the proportion of such activity
directed under the Distribution Plan, and other factors.
3 These Portfolios commenced operations in October 2000. "Other Expenses" and
"12b-1 Fees" shown are based on estimated amounts for the fiscal year
ending December 31, 2000.
4 These Portfolios commenced operations in October 2000, however, they are
only available as of the date of the Fund Substitution and are only
available to those Contract Owners affected by the Fund Substitution.
"Other Expenses" and "12b-1 Fees" shown are based on estimated amounts for
the fiscal year ending December 31, 2000.
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EXPENSE EXAMPLES
The Expense Examples shown below are being added with respect to the new
Portfolios that are being offered as Sub-accounts under your Annuity.
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Expense Examples
(amounts shown are rounded to the nearest dollar)
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If you surrender your Annuity at the If you do not surrender your
end of the applicable time period, you Annuity at the end of the
would pay the following expenses on a applicable time period or begin
$1,000 investment, assuming 5% annual taking annuity payments at such
return on assets: time, you would pay the following
expenses on a $1,000 investment,
assuming 5% annual return on
assets:
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After: After:
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AST Scudder Japan 104 149 192 320 29 89 152 320
AST Federated Aggressive Growth 102 144 183 303 27 84 143 303
AST Alger Mid-Cap Growth 99 133 164 265 24 73 124 265
AST Alger Growth 98 131 162 260 23 71 122 260
AST Kinetics Internet 103 146 186 308 28 86 146 308
AST Janus Strategic Value 103 146 186 308 28 86 146 308
AST Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture 101 139 175 287 26 79 135 287
AST Gabelli All-Cap Value 102 144 183 303 27 84 143 303
WFVT Equity Income 100 137 172 280 25 77 132 280
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The following is being added to the section entitled "Investment Options?"
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
WHAT ARE THE INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES OF THE PORTFOLIOS?
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PORTFOLIO
STYLE/ INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES/POLICIES ADVISOR/
TYPE SUB-ADVISOR
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AST Scudder Japan: seeks long-term capital growth. The Scudder Kemper
Portfolio pursues its investment objective by investing at Investments, Inc.
least 80% of net assets in Japanese securities (those issued
by Japan-based companies or their affiliates, or by any
INTER-NATIONAL company that derives more than half of its revenues from
EQUITY Japan). The Portfolio may invest in stocks of any size,
including up to 30% of its net assets in smaller companies
that are traded over-the-counter. The Portfolio's focus on a
single country could give rise to increased risk, as the
Portfolio's investments will not be diversified among
countries having varying characteristics and market
performance.
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AST Federated Aggressive Growth: seeks capital growth. The Federated Investment
Portfolio pursues its investment objective by investing in Counseling
equity securities of companies offering superior prospects
for earnings growth. The Portfolio focuses its investments
SMALL CAP on the equity securities of smaller companies, but it is not
GROWTH subject to any specific market capitalization requirements.
The Portfolio may invest in foreign issuers through American
Depositary Receipts. The Portfolio's strategies with respect
to security analysis, market capitalization and sector
allocation are designed to produce a portfolio of stocks
whose long-term growth prospects are significantly above
those of the S&P 500 Index.
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PORTFOLIO
STYLE/ INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES/POLICIES ADVISOR/
TYPE SUB-ADVISOR
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Sector funds generally diversify their investments across particular economic
sectors or a single industry. However, because those investments are limited to
a comparatively narrow segment of the economy, sector funds are generally not as
diversified as most mutual funds. Sector funds tend to be more volatile than
other types of funds. The value of fund shares may go up and down more rapidly
than other funds. Each sector of the economy may also have different regulatory
or other risk factors that can cause greater fluctuations in the share price.
Please read the prospectus for the underlying sector fund for further details
about the risks of the particular sector of the economy.
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AST Kinetics Internet: seeks long-term growth of capital. Kinetics Asset
Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio invests at least Management,Inc.
65% of its total assets in common stocks, convertible
securities, warrants and other equity securities having the
characteristics of common stocks, such as American
SECTOR Depositary Receipts and International Depositary Receipts,
of domestic and foreign companies that are engaged in the
Internet and Internet-related activities. Portfolio
securities will be selected by the Sub-advisor from
companies that are engaged in the development of hardware,
software and telecommunications solutions that enable the
transaction of business on the Internet by individuals and
companies, as well as companies that offer products and
services primarily via the Internet. The Portfolio seeks to
invest in the equity securities of companies whose research
and development efforts may result in higher stock values.
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AST Janus Strategic Value: seeks long-term growth of Janus Capital
capital. The Portfolio pursues its objective by investing Corporation
primarily in common stocks with the potential for long-term
growth of capital using a "value" approach. This value
approach emphasizes investments in companies the Sub-advisor
LARGE CAP believes are undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth.
VALUE Realization of income is not a significant consideration
when choosing investments for the Portfolio. The Portfolio
will generally focus on the securities of larger companies,
however, it may invest in the securities of smaller
companies, including start-up companies offering emerging
products or services.
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AST Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture: seeks high current income Lord, Abbett & Co.
and the opportunity for capital appreciation to produce a
high total return. The Portfolio pursues its objective by
normally investing in high yield and investment grade debt
securities, securities convertible into common stock and
preferred stocks. Under normal circumstances, the Portfolio
BOND invests at least 65% of its total assets in fixed income
securities of various types. The Portfolio may find good
value in high yield securities, sometimes called
"lower-rated bonds" or "junk bonds," and frequently may have
more than half of its assets invested in those securities.
At least 20% of the Portfolio's assets must be invested in
any combination of investment grade debt securities, U.S.
Government securities and cash equivalents. The Portfolio
may also make significant investments in mortgage-backed
securities. Although the Portfolio expects to maintain a
weighted average maturity in the range of seven to nine
years, there are no restrictions on the overall Portfolio or
on individual securities.
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AST Gabelli All-Cap Value: seeks capital growth. The GAMCO Investors, Inc.
Portfolio pursues its objective by investing primarily in
readily marketable equity securities including common
stocks, preferred stocks and securities that may be
converted at a later time into common stock. The Portfolio
ALL-CAP may invest in the securities of companies of all sizes, and
EQUITY may emphasize either larger or smaller companies at a given
time based on the Sub-advisor's assessment of particular
companies and market conditions. The Portfolio focuses on
companies that appear underpriced relative to their private
market value ("PMV"). PMV is the value that the Portfolio's
Sub-advisor believes informed investors would be willing to
pay for a company.
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WFVT Equity Income: seeks long-term capital appreciation and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
above-average dividend income. The Portfolio pursues its
objective primarily by investing in the common stocks of
large, high-quality domestic companies with above-average
EQUITY INCOME return potential based on current market valuations and
above-average dividend income. Under normal market
conditions, the Portfolio invests at least 65% of its total
assets in income producing equity securities and in issues
of companies with market capitalizations greater than the
median of the Russell 1000 Index.
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C. PORTFOLIO/SUB-ACCOUNT NAME CHANGES
1. Effective October 23, 2000 GAMCO Investors, Inc. will be the new portfolio
sub-advisor for the AST T. Rowe Price Small Company Value portfolio. In
connection with this change the portfolio's name is changed to "AST Gabelli
Small-Cap Growth."
2. Effective August 8, 2000 T. Rowe Price International, Inc. became the new
portfolio sub-advisor for the AST T. Rowe Price Global Bond portfolio.
D. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FREE TRANSFERS
The maximum number of transfers you can make between investment options each
Annuity Year without being subject to a Transfer Fee is increased from twelve
(12) to twenty (20).
E. PARTIAL EXCHANGES
TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following paragraph replaces the corresponding paragraph under the Tax
Considerations section in your Annuity prospectus:
Special rules in relation to tax-free exchanges under Section 1035:
On November 22, 1999, the Internal Revenue Service issued an acquiescence in the
decision of the United States Tax Court in Conway v. Commissioner (111 T.C. 350
(1998)) that a taxpayer's partial surrender of a non-qualified annuity contract
and direct transfer of the resulting proceeds for the purchase of a new
non-qualified annuity contract qualifies as a non-taxable exchange under Section
1035 of the Internal Revenue Code. "Acquiescence" means that the IRS accepts the
holding of the Court in a case and that the IRS will follow it in disposing of
cases with the same controlling facts. Prior to the Conway decision, industry
practice has been to treat a partial surrender of account value as fully taxable
to the extent of any gain in the contract for tax reporting purposes and to
"step-up" the basis in the contract accordingly. However with the IRS'
acquiescence in the Conway decision, partial surrenders may be treated in the
same way as tax-free 1035 exchanges of entire contracts, therefore avoiding
current taxation of any gains in the contract as well as the 10% IRS tax penalty
on pre-age 59 1/2 withdrawals. The IRS reserved the right to treat transactions
it considers abusive as ineligible for this favorable partial 1035 exchange
treatment. We do not know what transactions may be considered abusive. For
example, we do not know how the IRS may view early withdrawals or annuitizations
after a partial exchange. As of the date of this prospectus supplement, we will
treat a partial surrender of this type as a "tax-free" exchange for future tax
reporting purposes, except to the extent that we, as a reporting and withholding
agent, believe that we would be expected to deem the transaction to be abusive.
However, some insurance companies may not recognize these partial surrenders as
tax-free exchanges and may report them as taxable distributions to the extent of
any gain distributed as well as subjecting the taxable portion of the
distribution to the 10% IRS early distribution penalty. We strongly urge you to
discuss any transaction of this type with your tax advisor before proceeding
with the transaction.
While the principles expressed in the Conway decision appear applicable to
partial exchanges from life insurance, there is no guidance from the Internal
Revenue Service as to whether it concurs with non-recognition treatment under
Section 1035 of the Code for such transactions. We will continue to report a
partial surrender of a life insurance policy as subject to current taxation to
the extent of any gain. In addition, please be cautioned that no specific
guidance has been provided as to the impact of such a transaction for the
remaining life insurance policy, particularly as to the subsequent methods to be
used to test for compliance under the Code for both the definition of life
insurance and the definition of a modified endowment contract.
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