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As Filed with the SEC on April 28, 2000
Registration No. 2-28316
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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Form N-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
under
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 55
and
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
AMENDMENT NO. 32
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THE PRUDENTIAL VARIABLE CONTRACT ACCOUNT-2
(Exact Name of Registrant)
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
(Name of Insurance Company)
751 Broad Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102-3777
(973) 802-8781
(Address and telephone number of Insurance Company's
principal executive offices)
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C. CHRISTOPHER SPRAGUE
Assistant General Counsel
Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC
Gateway Center Three
100 Mulberry Street, 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
(Name and address of agent for service)
Copy to:
Christopher E. Palmer, Esq.
Shea & Gardner
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
It is proposed that this filing will become effective (Check appropriate space):
_______immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
X on May 1, 2000 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
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_______60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(i) of Rule 485
_______on_______pursuant to paragraph (a)(i) of Rule 485
_______75 days after filing pursuant (a)(ii) of Rule 485
_______on___________pursuant to paragraph (a)(ii) of Rule 485
(date)
If appropriate, check the following box:
_________this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a
previously filed post-effective amendment.
PROSPECTUS
May 1, 2000
THE PRUDENTIAL VARIABLE CONTRACT ACCOUNT-2
The Prudential Variable Contract Account-2 invests primarily in equity
securities of major, established corporations. Its investment goal is long term
growth of capital. This means we look for investments whose price we expect will
increase over several years.
This prospectus describes a contract (the Contract) offered by The Prudential
Insurance Company of America (Prudential) for use in connection with retirement
arrangements that qualify for federal tax benefits under Section 403(b) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Contributions under the Contract may
be invested in The Prudential Variable Contract Account-2 (VCA 2).
Please read this prospectus before investing and keep it for future reference.
To learn more about the Contract, you can get a copy of the VCA 2 Statement of
Additional Information (SAI) dated May 1, 2000. The SAI has been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and is legally a part of this
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. For a free copy of the SAI, call us at:
1-800-458-6333 or write us at:
The Prudential Insurance Company of America
c/o Prudential Investments
30 Scranton Office Park
Scranton, PA 18506-1789
FILING THIS PROSPECTUS WITH THE SEC DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE SEC HAS DETERMINED
THAT THE CONTRACT IS A GOOD INVESTMENT, NOR HAS THE SEC DETERMINED THAT THIS
PROSPECTUS IS COMPLETE OR ACCURATE. IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO STATE OTHERWISE.
INVESTMENT IN THE CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO RISK, INCLUDING THE POSSIBLE LOSS OF
PRINCIPAL. AN INVESTMENT IN THE CONTRACT IS NOT A BANK DEPOSIT AND IS NOT
INSURED BY THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT
AGENCY.
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GLOSSARY OF SPECIAL TERMS.............................................. 3
FEE TABLE.............................................................. 4
SUMMARY................................................................ 5
PRUDENTIAL............................................................. 7
VCA 2.................................................................. 7
INVESTMENT PRACTICES................................................... 7
DETERMINATION OF NET ASSET VALUE....................................... 10
MANAGEMENT............................................................. 10
CONTRACT CHARGES....................................................... 10
Sales Charge......................................................... 10
Administration Fee................................................... 10
Modification of Sales Charge and Administration Fee.................. 11
Mortality and Expense Risk Fee....................................... 11
Investment Management Fee............................................ 11
THE CONTRACT........................................................... 11
The Accumulation Period.............................................. 11
1. Contributions.................................................. 11
2. The Unit Value................................................. 12
3. Withdrawal of Contributions.................................... 12
4. Systematic Withdrawal Plan..................................... 12
5. Texas Optional Retirement Program.............................. 13
6. Death Benefits................................................. 13
7. Discontinuance of Contributions................................ 14
8. Continuing Contributions Under New Employer.................... 14
9. Transfer Payments.............................................. 14
10. Requests by Telephone and Other Electronic Means............... 15
11. Prudential Mutual Funds........................................ 15
12. Discovery SelectSM Group Retirement Annuity.................... 15
13. Modified Procedures............................................ 16
The Annuity Period................................................... 16
1. Variable Annuity Payments...................................... 16
2. Electing the Annuity Date and Form of Annuity.................. 16
3. Available Forms of Annuity..................................... 16
4. Purchasing the Annuity......................................... 17
5. Assumed Investment Result...................................... 17
6. Schedule of Variable Annuity Purchase Rates.................... 18
7. Deductions for Taxes on Annuity Considerations................. 18
Assignment........................................................... 18
Changes in the Contract.............................................. 18
Reports.............................................................. 18
Performance Information.............................................. 18
Participation in Divisible Surplus................................... 18
FEDERAL TAX STATUS..................................................... 19
VOTING RIGHTS.......................................................... 20
LITIGATION............................................................. 20
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................................................. 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS - STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION................ 23
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS................................................... 24
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Glossary of Special Terms
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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.
ACCUMULATION PERIOD: The period that begins with the Contract date and ends when
you start receiving income payments or earlier if the Contract is terminated
through a full withdrawal or payment of a death benefit.
CONTRACT: The group variable annuity contract described in this prospectus.
CONTRACTHOLDER: The employer, association or trust to which Prudential has
issued a Contract.
CONTRIBUTIONS: Payments made under the Contract for the benefit of a
Participant.
INCOME PERIOD: The period that begins when you start receiving income payments
under the Contract.
NASDAQ: A computerized system that provides price quotations for certain
securities traded over-the-counter as well as many New York Stock Exchange
listed securities.
PARTICIPANT OR YOU: The person for whose benefit contributions are made under a
Contract.
PRUDENTIAL OR WE: The Prudential Insurance Company of America.
PRUDENTIAL'S GROUP TAX-DEFERRED ANNUITY PROGRAM: A Contractholders' program
providing for contributions under the contract, a companion fixed-dollar annuity
Contract or a combination of the two.
SEPARATE ACCOUNT: Contributions allocated to VCA 2 are held by Prudential in a
separate account.
TAX DEFERRAL: A way to increase your assets without being taxed every year.
Taxes are not paid on investment gains until you receive a distribution, such as
a withdrawal or annuity payment.
UNIT AND UNIT VALUE: You are credited with Units in VCA 2. Initially, the number
of Units credited to you is determined by dividing the amount of the
contribution made on your behalf by the applicable Unit Value for that day for
VCA 2. After that, the value of the Units is adjusted each day to reflect the
investment returns and expenses of VCA 2 plus any charges and fees that may
apply to you.
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Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT TRANSACTION EXPENSES
Sales Load Imposed on Purchases (as a percentage of contributions made). 2.5%
Maximum Deferred Sales Load............................................. None
Exchange Fee............................................................ None
ANNUAL ADMINISTRATION FEE (maximum)*.................................... $30
ANNUAL ACCOUNT OPERATING EXPENSES (as a percentage of average net assets)
Management Fees......................................................... .125%
Mortality and Expense Risk Fee*......................................... .375%
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Total Annual Expenses................................................... .500%
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*While a Participant is receiving annuity payments, we do not charge the
annual administration fee or (for the variable annuity certain option) the
mortality and expense risk fee.
EXAMPLE
This example will help you compare the fees and expenses of the Contract with
other variable annuity contracts. It is based on information for VCA 2 for the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.** This example should not be considered as
representative of past or future expenses. Actual expenses may be greater or
less than those shown.
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1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years
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You would pay the following expenses on each $1,000
invested assuming a 5% annual return. You would pay
the same expenses whether you withdraw from VCA 2,
remain as a Participant or annuitize at the end of
each period....................................... $30 $41 $52 $86
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**The annual administration fee is reflected in the above example on the
assumption that it is deducted from the Contract in the same proportions as
the aggregate annual administration fees are deducted from the fixed dollar or
VCA 2 Contracts. The actual expenses paid by each Participant will vary
depending upon the total amount credited to that Participant and how that
amount is allocated.
The Financial Highlights Table appears at the end of this Prospectus.
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Summary
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THE CONTRACTS
The VCA 2 Contract is a GROUP VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACT. A group variable
annuity contract is a contract between a Contractholder and Prudential, an
insurance company. The Contract is intended for retirement savings or
other long-term investment purposes. The Contract, like all deferred annuity
contracts, has two phases - an accumulation period and an income period. During
the accumulation period, earnings accumulate on a tax-deferred basis. That
means you are only taxed on the earnings when you withdraw them. The second
phase - the income period - occurs when you begin receiving regular payments
from the Contract. The amount of money earned during the accumulation period
determines the amount of payments you will receive during the income period.
The Contract generally is issued to employers who make contributions on behalf
of their employees under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code. In this
case, the employer is called the "Contractholder" and the person for whom
contributions are being made is called a "Participant" or "you."
PRUDENTIAL'S GROUP TAX DEFERRED ANNUITY PROGRAM
PRUDENTIAL'S GROUP TAX DEFERRED ANNUITY PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING
CONTRACTS:
- the VCA 2 Contract described in this prospectus,
- certain fixed dollar annuity contracts that are offered as companion to
the VCA 2 Contract (but are not described in this prospectus), and
- contracts combining the VCA 2 Contract and a fixed dollar annuity
contract.
CHARGES
We deduct a sales charge of 2.5% from each contribution at the time it is made.
This means 97.5% of each contribution is invested in VCA 2. This charge is paid
to Prudential to cover its expenses in marketing and selling the VCA 2 Contract.
The maximum sales charge may be changed by Prudential on 90 days' notice.
In addition, we charge an annual administration fee for recordkeeping and other
administrative expenses. This charge will not exceed $30 in any calendar year.
We will automatically deduct it from your account. (If you also have a
fixed-dollar annuity contract under Prudential's Group Tax Deferred Annuity
Program, the fee will be divided between that contract and your VCA 2 account.)
We also charge for investment management services and for mortality and expense
risks we assume. Those charges are deducted daily at annual rates of 0.125% and
0.375%, respectively, of the value of your VCA 2 account.
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WITHDRAWALS & TRANSFERS
All traditional written requests and notices required or permitted under the
Contract - other than withdrawal requests and death benefit claims - should be
sent to Prudential at the address on the cover of this prospectus. You can also
use that address for any written inquiries you may have.
As explained later, notices, forms and requests for transactions related to the
Contract may be provided in traditional paper form or by electronic means,
including telephone and internet. Prudential reserves the right to vary the
means available, including limiting them to electronic means, from Contract to
Contract by Contract terms, related service agreements with the Contractholder,
or notice to the Contractholder and participants.
All permitted telephone transactions may normally be initiated by calling
Prudential at 800-458-6333. All permitted internet transactions may be made
through www.prudential.com. Prudential may provide other permitted telephone
numbers or internet addresses through the Contractholder or directly to
participants as authorized by the Contractholder.
Your ability to make withdrawals under your Contract is limited by federal tax
law. Your employer - the Contractholder - may impose additional restrictions. If
you are allowed to make withdrawals, you may submit a permitted, traditional
written withdrawal request to us in any of the following ways:
- by U.S. mail to Prudential Investments, P.O. Box 5410, Scranton,
Pennsylvania 18505-5410.
- by other delivery service - for example, Federal Express - to
Prudential Investments, 30 Scranton Office Park, Scranton, Pennsylvania
18507-1789.
- by fax to Prudential Investments, Attn: Client Payments at (570)
340-4328.
Requests for death benefits must also be submitted in writing by one of the
means listed above.
To process a withdrawal request or death benefit claim, it must be
submitted to Prudential in "good order," which means all requested information
must be submitted in a manner satisfactory to Prudential.
In some cases, the Contractholder or a third-party may provide recordkeeping
services for the Contract instead of Prudential. In that case, withdrawal and
transfer procedures may vary.
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Prudential
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Prudential is a mutual life insurance company organized in 1875 under the laws
of New Jersey. Its corporate offices are located at 751 Broad Street, Newark,
New Jersey 07102-3777. It has been investing for pension funds since 1928.
Prudential is the issuer of the VCA 2 Contract. It is also the investment
adviser for VCA 2. It is registered as an investment adviser under the
Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Prudential is responsible for the
administration and recordkeeping activities for VCA 2.
Prudential is currently considering reorganizing itself into a publicly traded
stock company through a process known as "demutualization." On February 10,
1998, the company's Board of Directors authorized management to take the
preliminary steps necessary to allow the company to demutualize. On July 1,
1998, legislation was enacted in New Jersey that would permit this conversion to
occur and that specified the process for conversion. Demutualization is a
complex process involving development of a plan of reorganization, adoption of a
plan by the company's Board of Directors, a public hearing, voting by qualified
policyholders and regulatory approval. Prudential is working toward completing
this process in 2001 and currently expects adoption by the Board of Directors
to take place in the latter part of 2000. However, there is no certainty that
the demutualization will be completed in this timeframe or that the necessary
approvals will be obtained. Also, it is possible that after careful review,
Prudential could decide not to demutualize or could decide to delay its plans.
The plan of reorganization, which has not been fully developed and approved,
would provide the criteria for determining eligibility and the methodology for
allocating shares or other consideration to those who would be eligible.
Generally the amount of shares or other consideration eligible customers would
receive would be based on a number of factors, including types, amounts and
issue years of the policies. As a general rule, owners of Prudential-issued
insurance policies and annuity contracts would be eligible, provided that their
policies were in force on the date Prudential's Board of Directors adopted a
plan of reorganization, while mutual fund customers and customers of the
company's subsidiaries would not be. It has not yet been determined whether any
exceptions to that general rule will be made with respect to policyholders and
contractholders of Prudential's subsidiaries. This does not constitute a
proposal, offer, solicitation or recommendation regarding any plan of
reorganization that may be proposed or a recommendation regarding the
ownership of any stock that could be issued in connection with any such
demutualization.
Eligible policyholders would generally include employers, associations, other
groups, and trusts established by or for such entities, that own group policies
issued by Prudential, and generally would include Contractholders. The
individuals covered under a Contract generally would not be eligible to receive
stock or other consideration from Prudential.
VCA 2
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VCA 2 was created on January 9, 1968. It is a separate account of Prudential,
which means its assets are the property of Prudential but are kept separate from
Prudential's general assets and cannot be used to meet liabilities from
Prudential's other businesses.
VCA 2 is registered with the SEC as an open-end, diversified management
investment company.
Investment Practices
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Before making your investment decision, you should carefully review VCA 2's
investment objective and policies. There is no guarantee that the investment
objective of VCA 2 will be met.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE AND POLICIES
VCA 2's investment objective is LONG-TERM GROWTH OF CAPITAL. VCA 2 will seek to
achieve this objective by investing primarily in EQUITY SECURITIES of major,
established corporations. Current income, if any, is incidental to this
objective. VCA 2 may also invest in PREFERRED STOCKS, WARRANTS, CONVERTIBLE
BONDS or other equity-related securities.
Equity securities are subject to COMPANY RISK. The price of stock of a
particular company can vary based on a variety of factors, such as the company's
financial performance, changes in management and product trends, and the
potential for takeover and acquisition. Equity securities are also subject to
MARKET RISK stemming from factors independent of any particular security.
Investment markets fluctuate. All markets go through cycles and market risk
involves the possibility of being on the wrong side of a cycle. Factors
affecting market risk include political events, broad economic and social
changes, and the mood of the investing public. You can see market risk in
action during large drops in the stock market. If investor sentiment turns
gloomy, the price of all stocks may decline. It may not matter that a
particular company has great profits and its stock is selling at a relatively
low price. If the overall market is dropping, the values of stock are likely to
drop.
Under normal market conditions, VCA 2 may also invest up to 20% of its total
assets in short, intermediate or long term DEBT INSTRUMENTS that have been
rated "investment grade." (This means major rating services, like Standard &
Poor's Ratings Group or Moody's Investors Service Inc., have rated the
securities within one of their four highest rating groups.) In response to
adverse market conditions, we may invest a higher percentage in debt
instruments. There is the risk that the value of a particular debt instrument
could decrease. Debt instruments may involve CREDIT RISK - the risk that the
borrower will not repay an obligation, and MARKET RISK the risk that interest
rates may change and affect the value of the investment.
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VCA 2 may also invest in foreign securities in the form of AMERICAN DEPOSITARY
RECEIPTS (ADRs). ADRs are certificates representing the right to receive foreign
securities that have been deposited with a U.S. bank or a foreign branch of a
U.S. bank. We may purchase ADRs that are traded on a U.S. exchange or in an
over-the-counter market. ADRs are generally thought to be less risky than direct
investment in foreign securities because they can be transferred easily, have
readily available market quotations, and the foreign companies that issue them
are usually subject to the same types of financial and accounting standards as
U.S. companies. Nevertheless, as foreign securities, ADRs involve special risks
that should be considered carefully by investors. These risks include political
and/or economic instability in the country of the issuer, the difficulty of
predicting international trade patterns, and the fact that there may be less
publicly available information about a foreign company than about a U.S.
company.
VCA 2 may also purchase and sell FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS, including futures
contracts on stock indexes, interest-bearing securities (for example, U.S.
Treasury bonds and notes) or interest rate indexes. In addition, we may purchase
and sell futures contracts on foreign currencies or groups of foreign
currencies. Under a financial futures contract the seller agrees to sell a set
amount of a particular financial instrument or currency at a set price and time
in the future. Under a stock index futures contract, the seller of the contract
agrees to pay to the buyer an amount in cash which is equal to a set dollar
amount multiplied by the difference between the set dollar amount and the value
of the index on a specified date. No physical delivery of the stocks making up
the index is made. VCA 2 will use futures contracts only to hedge its positions
with respect to securities, interest rates and foreign securities.
The use of futures contracts for hedging purposes involves several risks. While
our hedging transactions may protect VCA 2 against adverse movements in interest
rates or other economic conditions, they may limit our ability to benefit from
favorable movements in interest rates or other economic conditions. There are
also the risks that we may not correctly predict changes in the market and that
there may be an imperfect correlation between the futures contract price
movements and the securities being hedged. Nor can there be any assurance that a
liquid market will exist at the time we wish to close out a futures position.
Most futures exchanges and boards of trade limit the amount of fluctuation in
futures prices during a single day - once the daily limit has been reached, no
trades may be made that day at a price beyond the limit. It is possible for
futures prices to reach the daily limit for several days in a row with little or
no trading. This could prevent us from liquidating an unfavorable position while
we are still required to meet margin requirements and continue to incur losses
until the position is closed.
In addition to futures contracts, VCA 2 is permitted to purchase and sell
OPTIONS on equity securities, debt securities, securities indexes, foreign
currencies and financial futures contracts. An option gives the owner the right
to buy (a call option) or sell (a put option) securities at a specified price
during a given period of time. VCA 2 will only invest in "covered" options. An
option can be covered in a variety of ways, such as setting aside certain
securities or cash equal in value to the obligation under the option.
Options involve certain risks. We may not correctly anticipate movements in the
relevant markets. If this happens, VCA 2 would realize losses on its options
position. In addition, options have risks related to liquidity. A position in an
exchange-traded option may be closed out only on an exchange, board of trade or
other trading facility which provides a secondary market for an option of the
same series. Although generally VCA 2 will only purchase or write
exchange-traded options for which there appears to be an active secondary
market, there is no assurance that a liquid secondary market on an exchange will
exist for any particular option, or at any particular time. For some options, no
secondary market on an exchange or otherwise may exist and we might not be able
to effect closing transactions in particular options. In this event, VCA 2 would
have to exercise its options in order to realize any profit and would incur
brokerage commissions both upon the exercise of such options and upon the
subsequent disposition of underlying securities acquired through the exercise of
such options (or upon the purchase of underlying securities for the exercise of
put options). If VCA 2 - as a covered call option writer - is unable to effect a
closing purchase transaction in a secondary market, it will not be able to sell
the underlying security until the option expires or it delivers the underlying
security upon exercise.
VCA 2 may invest in SECURITIES BACKED BY REAL ESTATE or shares of real estate
investment trusts - called REITS - that are traded on a stock exchange or
NASDAQ. These types of securities are sensitive to factors that many other
securities are not - such as real estate values, property taxes, overbuilding,
cash flow and the management skill of the issuer. They may also be affected by
tax and regulatory requirements, such as those relating to the environment.
From time to time, VCA 2 may invest in REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS. In a repurchase
agreement, one party agrees to sell a security and also to repurchase it at a
set price and time in the future. The period covered by a repurchase
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period is usually very short - possibly overnight or a few days - though it can
extend over a number of months. Because these transactions may be considered
loans of money to the seller of the underlying security, VCA 2 will only enter
into repurchase agreements that are fully collaterized. VCA 2 will not enter
into repurchase agreements with Prudential or its affiliates as seller. However,
VCA 2 may enter into joint repurchase transactions with other Prudential
investment companies.
VCA 2 may also enter into REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS and DOLLAR ROLL
TRANSACTIONS. In a reverse repurchase arrangement, VCA 2 agrees to sell one of
its portfolio securities and at the same time agrees to repurchase the same
security at a set price and time in the future. During the reverse repurchase
period, VCA 2 often continues to receive principal and interest payments on the
security that it "sold." Each reverse repurchase agreement reflects a rate of
interest for use of the money received by VCA 2 and for this reason, has some
characteristics of borrowing. Dollar rolls occur when VCA 2 sells a security for
delivery in the current month and at the same time agrees to repurchase a
substantially similar security from the same party at a specified price and time
in the future. During the roll period, VCA 2 does not receive the principal or
interest earned on the underlying security. Rather, it is compensated by the
difference in the current sales price and the specified future price as well as
by interest earned on the cash proceeds of the original "sale." Reverse
repurchase agreements and dollar rolls involve the risk that the market value of
the securities held by VCA 2 may decline below the price of the securities VCA 2
has sold but is obligated to repurchase. In addition, if the buyer of securities
under a reverse repurchase agreement or dollar roll files for bankruptcy or
becomes insolvent, VCA 2's use of the proceeds of the agreement may be
restricted pending a determination by the other party, or its trustee or
receiver, whether to enforce VCA 2's obligation to repurchase the securities.
From time to time, VCA 2 may purchase or sell securities on a WHEN-ISSUED or
DELAYED DELIVERY basis - that is, delivery and payment can take place a month or
more after the date of the transaction. VCA 2 will enter into when-issued or
delayed delivery transactions only when it intends to actually acquire the
securities involved.
VCA 2 may also enter into SHORT SALES AGAINST THE BOX. In this type of short
sale, VCA 10 owns the security sold (or one convertible into it) but borrows
the stock for the actual sale.
VCA 2 may enter into INTEREST RATE SWAP TRANSACTIONS. Interest rate swaps, in
their most basic form, involve the exchange by one party with another party of
their respective commitments to pay or receive interest. For example, VCA 2
might exchange its right to receive certain floating rate payments in exchange
for another party's right to receive fixed rate payments. Interest rate swaps
can take a variety of other forms, such as agreements to pay the net differences
between two different indices or rates, even if the parties do not own the
underlying instruments. Despite their differences in form, the function of
interest rate swaps is generally the same - to increase or decrease exposure to
long- or short-term interest rates. For example, VCA 2 may enter into a swap
transaction to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment to a
portion of its portfolio or to protect against any increase in the price of
securities that VCA 2 anticipates purchasing at a later date. VCA 2 will
maintain appropriate liquid assets in a segregated custodial account to cover
its obligations under swap agreements.
The use of swap agreements is subject to certain risks. As with options and
futures, if our prediction of interest rate movements is incorrect, VCA 2's
total return will be less than if we had not used swaps. In addition, if the
counterparty's creditworthiness declines, the value of the swap would likely
decline. Moreover, there is no guarantee that VCA 2 could eliminate its exposure
under an outstanding swap agreement by entering into an offsetting swap
agreement with the same or another party.
VCA 2 may also use FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS. VCA 2's
successful use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts depends on our
ability to predict the direction of currency exchange markets and political
conditions, which requires different skills and techniques than predicting
changes in the securities markets generally.
VCA 2 may LEND its portfolio securities and invest up to 15% of its net assets
in ILLIQUID SECURITIES. Illiquid securities include those without a readily
available market and repurchase agreements with maturities of longer than 7
days.
There is risk involved in the investment strategies we may use. Some of our
strategies require us to try to predict whether the price or value of an
underlying investment will go up or down over a certain period of time. There is
always the risk that investments will not perform as we
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thought they would. Like any investment, an investment in VCA 2 could lose
value, and you could lose money.
Additional information about investment policies and restrictions, including the
risks associated with their use, is provided in the SAI.
Determination of Unit Value
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To keep track of investment results, each Participant is credited with Units in
VCA 2. Initially, the number of Units credited to a Participant is determined by
dividing the amount of the contribution made on his or her behalf by the
applicable Unit Value for that day for VCA 2. After that, the Unit Value is
adjusted each day to reflect the investment returns and expenses of VCA 2 and
certain Contract charges.
The Unit Value is determined once a day - at 4:00 p.m. New York time - on each
day the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. If the New York Stock
Exchange closes early on a day, the Unit Value will be calculated some time
between the closing time and 4:00 p.m. on that day.
EQUITY SECURITIES are generally valued at the last sale price on an exchange or
NASDAQ, or if there is not a sale, at the mean between the most recent bid and
asked prices on that day. If there is no asked price, the security will be
valued at the bid price. Equity securities that are not sold on an exchange or
NASDAQ are generally valued by an independent pricing agent or principal market
maker.
All SHORT-TERM DEBT SECURITIES having remaining maturities of 60 days or less
are valued at amortized cost. This valuation method is widely used by mutual
funds. It means that the security is valued initially at its purchase price and
then decreases (or increases when a security is purchased at a discount) in
value by equal amounts each day until the security matures. It almost always
results in a value that is extremely close to the actual market value.
OTHER DEBT SECURITIES - those that are not valued on an amortized cost basis -
are valued using an independent pricing service.
OPTIONS ON STOCK AND STOCK INDEXES that are traded on an national securities
exchange are valued at the average of the bid and asked prices as of the close
of that exchange.
FUTURES CONTRACTS AND OPTIONS ON FUTURES CONTRACTS are valued at the last sale
price at the close of the commodities exchange or board of trade on which they
are traded. If there has been no sale that day, the securities will be valued at
the mean between the most recently quoted bid and asked prices on that exchange
or board of trade.
SECURITIES FOR WHICH NO MARKET QUOTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE will be valued at fair
value by Prudential under the supervision of the VCA 2 Committee.
Management
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VCA 2 has a Committee - similar to a board of directors - that provides general
supervision. The members of the VCA 2 Committee are elected for indefinite terms
by the Participants of VCA 2. A majority of the members of the Committee are not
"interested persons" of Prudential or its affiliates, as defined by the
Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act).
Under an investment management agreement, Prudential serves as the investment
manager of VCA 2. In turn, Prudential has contracted with its wholly owned
subsidiary, Prudential Investment Corporation (PIC), to provide these investment
services. Nevertheless, Prudential continues to have responsibility for all
investment management services. Prudential reimburses PIC for its costs and
expenses incurred in providing these services. PIC is registered as an
investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Prudential and PIC may use affiliated brokers to execute brokerage transactions
on behalf of VCA 2 as long as the commissions are reasonable and fair compared
to the commissions received by other brokers in connection with comparable
transactions involving similar securities during a comparable period of time.
More information about brokerage transactions is included in the SAI.
Contract Charges
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We list below the current charges under the Contract. On 90 days' notice, we
may change the sales charge, administration fee and the mortality and expense
risk fee. The investment management fee generally may be changed only with
Participant approval.
SALES CHARGE
We deduct a sales charge of 2.5% from each contribution at the time it is made.
This means 97.5% of each contribution is invested in VCA 2. This sales charge is
designed to pay our sales and marketing expenses for VCA 2.
ADMINISTRATION FEE
We charge an annual administration fee for recordkeeping and other
administrative expenses. This fee will not exceed $30 in any calendar year and
will be automatically deducted from your account. (If you also have a
fixed-dollar annuity contract under Prudential's Group Tax Deferred Annuity
Program, the fee will be divided between that and your VCA 2 account.)
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We deduct the administration fee on the last business day of each calendar year.
New Participants will only be charged a portion of the annual administration
fee, depending on the number of months remaining in the calendar year after the
first contribution is made.
If you withdraw all of your contributions before the end of a year, we will
deduct the fee on the date of the last withdrawal. After that, you may only make
contributions as a new Participant, in which case you will be subject to the
annual administration fee on the same basis as other new Participants. If a new
Participant withdraws all of his or her Units during the first year of
participation under the Contract, the full annual administration fee will be
charged.
MODIFICATION OF SALES CHARGE AND ADMINISTRATION FEE
Prudential may reduce or waive the sales charge or administrative fee or both
with respect to a particular Contract. We will only do this if we think that our
sales or administrative costs with respect to a Contract will be less than for
other Contracts. This might occur, for example, if Prudential is able to save
money by using mass enrollment procedures or if recordkeeping or sales efforts
are performed by the Contractholder or a third party. You should refer to your
Contract documents which set out the exact amount of fees and charges that apply
to your Contract.
MORTALITY AND EXPENSE RISK FEE
A "mortality risk" charge is paid to Prudential for assuming the risk that a
Participant will live longer than expected based on our life expectancy tables.
When this happens, we pay a greater number of annuity payments. In addition, an
"expense risk" charge is paid to Prudential for assuming the risk that the
current charges will not cover the cost of administering the Contract in the
future. We deduct these charges daily. We compute the charge at an effective
annual rate of 0.375% of the current value of your account (0.125% is for
assuming the mortality risk, and 0.250% is for assuming the expense risk).
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEE
Like certain other variable annuity contracts, VCA 2 is subject to a fee for
investment management services. We deduct this charge daily. We compute the
charge at an effective annual rate of 0.125% of the current value of your VCA 2
account.
The Contract
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The Contract described in this prospectus is generally issued to an employer
that makes contributions on behalf of its employees. The Contract can also be
issued to associations or trusts that represent employers or represent
individuals who themselves become Participants. Once a Participant begins to
receive annuity payments, Prudential will provide to the Contractholder - for
delivery to the Participant - a certificate which describes the variable annuity
benefits which are available to the Participant under the Contract.
THE ACCUMULATION PERIOD
1. Contributions
When you first become a Participant under the Contract, you must indicate if you
want contributions made on your behalf to be allocated between VCA 2 and a
companion fixed dollar annuity contract. You can change this allocation from
time to time. The discussion below applies only to contributions to VCA 2.
When a contribution is made, we invest 97.5% of it in VCA 2. (The remaining 2.5%
is for the sales charge.) You are credited with a certain number of Units, which
are determined by dividing the amount of the contribution (less the sales
charge) by the Unit Value for VCA 2 for that day. Then the value of your Units
is adjusted each business day to reflect the performance and expenses of VCA 2.
Units will be redeemed as necessary to pay your annual administration fee.
The first contribution made on your behalf will be invested within two business
days after it has been received by us if we receive your enrollment form in
"good order." (This means that all requested information must be submitted in a
manner satisfactory to Prudential.) If an initial contribution is made on your
behalf and the enrollment form is not in order, we will place the contribution
into one of two money market options until the paperwork is complete. The two
money market options are:
- If the Contractholder has purchased only a VCA 2 Contract or a VCA 2
Contract together with either a group variable annuity contract issued
through Prudential's MEDLEY Program or unaffiliated mutual
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funds, then the initial contribution will be invested in The Prudential
Variable Contract Account-11 within Prudential's MEDLEY Program.
- If the Contractholder has purchased a VCA 2 Contract as well as shares of
a money market fund, the initial contribution will be invested in that
money market fund.
In this event, the Contractholder will be promptly notified. However, if the
enrollment process is not completed within 105 days, we will redeem the
investment in the money market option. The redemption proceeds plus any earnings
will be paid to the Contractholder. Any proceeds paid to the Contractholder
under this procedure may be considered a prohibited transaction and taxable
reversion to the Contractholder under current provisions of the Code. Similarly,
returning proceeds may cause the Contractholder to violate a requirement under
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), to hold
all plan assets in trust. Both problems may be avoided if the Contractholder
arranges to have the proceeds paid into a qualified trust or annuity contract.
2. The Unit Value
Unit Value is determined each business day by multiplying the previous day's
Unit Value by the "gross change factor" for the current business day and
reducing this amount by the daily equivalent of the investment management and
mortality and expense risk charges. The gross change factor for VCA 2 is
determined by dividing the current day's net assets, ignoring changes resulting
from new purchase payments and withdrawals, by the previous day's net assets.
3. Withdrawal of Contributions
Because the Contract is intended as a part of your retirement arrangements there
are certain restrictions on when you can withdraw contributions. Under Section
403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code, contributions made from a Participant's own
salary (before taxes) cannot be withdrawn unless the Participant is at least
59 1/2 years old, no longer works for his or her employer, becomes disabled or
dies. (Contributions made from your own salary after December 31, 1988 may
sometimes be withdrawn in the case of hardship, but you need to check your
particular retirement arrangements.) Some retirement arrangements will allow you
to withdraw contributions made by the employer on your behalf or contributions
you have made with after-tax dollars.
If your retirement arrangement permits, you may withdraw at any time the dollar
value of all of your VCA Units as of December 31, 1988.
Spousal Consent. Under certain retirement arrangements, ERISA requires that
married Participants must obtain their spouses' written consent to make a
withdrawal request. The spouse's consent must be notarized or witnessed by an
authorized plan representative.
BECAUSE WITHDRAWALS WILL GENERALLY HAVE FEDERAL TAX IMPLICATIONS, WE URGE YOU TO
CONSULT WITH YOUR TAX ADVISER BEFORE MAKING ANY WITHDRAWALS UNDER THE CONTRACT.
Payment of Redemption Proceeds. In most cases, once we receive a withdrawal
request in good order, we will pay you the redemption amount within seven days.
The SEC permits us to delay payment of redemption amounts beyond seven days
under certain circumstances - for example, when the New York Stock Exchange is
closed or trading is restricted.
4. Systematic Withdrawal Plan
If you are at least 59 1/2 years old and have Units equal to least $5,000, you
may be able to participate in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan. Participants under
the age of 59 1/2 may also be able to participate in the Systematic Withdrawal
Plan if they no longer work for the Contractholder. Regardless of your age,
participation in this program may be restricted by your retirement arrangement.
Please consult your Contract documents.
RECEIVING PAYMENTS UNDER THE SYSTEMATIC WITHDRAWAL PLAN MAY HAVE SIGNIFICANT TAX
CONSEQUENCES AND PARTICIPANTS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR TAX ADVISER BEFORE
SIGNING UP.
Generally, amounts you withdraw under the Systematic Withdrawal Plan will be
taxable at ordinary income tax rates. In addition, if you have not reached age
59 1/2, the withdrawals will generally be subject to a 10% premature
distribution penalty tax. Withdrawals you make after the later of (i) age
70 1/2 or (ii) your retirement, must satisfy certain minimum distribution rules.
Withdrawals by beneficiaries must also meet certain minimum distribution rules.
Plan enrollment. To participate in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan, you must make
an election on a form approved by Prudential. (Under some retirement
arrangements, if you are married you may also have to obtain your spouse's
consent in order to participate in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan.) You
can choose to have withdrawals made on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or
annual basis. On the election form or equivalent electronic means, you will also
be asked to indicate whether you want payments in equal dollar amounts or made
over a specified period of time. If you choose the second option, the amount of
the withdrawal payment will be determined by dividing the total value of your
Units by the number of withdrawals left to be made during the specified time
period. These payments will vary in amount reflecting the investment performance
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of VCA 2 during the withdrawal period. You may change the frequency of
withdrawals, as well as the amount, once during each calendar year on a form (or
equivalent electronic means) which we will provide to you on request.
Termination of Systematic Withdrawal Plan Participation. You may terminate your
participation in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan at any time upon notice to us.
If you do so, you cannot participate in the Systematic Withdrawal Plan again
until the next calendar year.
Additional Contributions. If you have elected to participate in the Systematic
Withdrawal Plan, contributions may still be made on your behalf. These
contributions will be subject to the sales charge, so you should carefully
consider the effect of these charges while making withdrawals at the same time.
Non-Prudential Recordkeepers. If the Contractholder or some other organization
provides recordkeeping services for your Contract, different procedures under
the Systematic Withdrawal Plan may apply.
5. Texas Optional Retirement Program
Special rules apply with respect to Contracts covering persons participating in
the Texas Optional Retirement Program in order to comply with the provisions of
Texas law relating to this program. Please refer to your Contract documents if
this applies to you.
6. Death Benefits
In the event a Participant dies before the accumulation period under a Contract
is completed, a death benefit will be paid to the Participant's designated
beneficiary. The death benefit will equal the value of the Participant's Units
(less the full annual administration charge) on the day we receive the claim in
good order.
Payment Methods. You, the Participant, can elect to have the death benefit paid
to your beneficiary in one cash sum, as systematic withdrawals, as a variable
annuity, or a combination of the three, subject to the minimum distribution
rules of Section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code described below. If a
Participant does not make an election, his or her beneficiary must chose from
these same three options (or a combination) before the LATER to occur of: the
first anniversary of the Participant's death or two months after Prudential
receives due proof of the Participant's death. For benefits accruing after
December 31, 1986, Internal Revenue regulations require that a designated
beneficiary must begin to receive payments no later than the EARLIER of (1)
December 31 of the calendar year during which the fifth anniversary of the
Participant's death occurs or (2) December 31 of the calendar year in which
annuity payments would be required to begin to satisfy the minimum distribution
requirements described below. As of such date the election must be irrevocable
and must apply to all subsequent years. However, if the election includes
systematic withdrawals, the beneficiary may terminate them and receive the
remaining balance in cash (or effect an annuity with it) or change the
frequency, size or duration of the systematic payments.
ERISA. Under certain types of retirement plans, ERISA requires that in the case
of a married Participant who dies prior to the date payments could have begun, a
death benefit be paid to the Participant's spouse in the form of a "qualified
pre-retirement survivor annuity." This is an annuity for the lifetime of the
Participant's spouse in an amount which can be purchased with no less than 50%
of the value of the Participant's Units as of the date of the Participant's
death. In these cases, the spouse may waive the benefit in a form allowed by
ERISA and relevant Federal regulations. Generally, it must be in a writing which
is notarized or witnessed by an authorized plan representative. If the spouse
does not consent, or the consent is not in good order, 50% of the value of the
Participant's Units will be paid to the spouse, even if the Participant named
someone else as the beneficiary. The remaining 50% will be paid to the
designated beneficiary.
Minimum Distribution Rules. Benefits accruing after December 31, 1986 under a
Section 403(b) annuity contract are subject to minimum distribution rules. These
specify the time when payments must begin and the minimum amount that must be
paid annually. Generally, when a Participant dies before we have started to make
benefit payments, we must pay out the death benefit entirely by December 31 of
the calendar year including the fifth anniversary of the Participant's date of
death. Or, the beneficiary may select an annuity under option 1, 2 or 4
described below, with the payments to begin as of December 31 of the calendar
year immediately following the calendar year in which the Participant died (or,
if the Participant's spouse is the designated beneficiary, December 31 of the
calendar year in which the Participant would have become 70 1/2 years old, if
that year is later). Options 3 and 5 described below may not be selected under
these rules. In addition, the duration of any period certain annuity may not
exceed the beneficiary's life expectancy as determined under IRS tables. If the
amount distributed to a beneficiary for a calendar year is less than the
required minimum amount, a federal excise tax is imposed equal to 50% of the
amount of the underpayment.
Annuity Option. Under many retirement arrangements, a beneficiary who elects a
fixed-dollar annuity death benefit may choose from among the forms of annuity
available. (See "The Annuity Period - Available Forms of Annuity," below.) He or
she will be entitled to the same
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annuity purchase rate basis that would have applied if you were purchasing the
annuity for yourself. The beneficiary may make this election immediately or at
some time in the future.
Systematic Withdrawal Option. If a beneficiary has chosen to receive the death
benefit in the form of systematic withdrawals, he or she may terminate the
withdrawals and receive the remaining value of the Participant's Units in cash
or to purchase an annuity. The beneficiary may also change the frequency or
amount of withdrawals, subject to the minimum distribution rules described
below.
Until Pay-out. Until all of your Units are redeemed and paid out in the form of
a death benefit, they will be maintained for the benefit of your beneficiary.
However, a beneficiary will not be allowed to make contributions or take a loan
against the Units. No deferred sales charges will apply on withdrawals by a
beneficiary.
7. Discontinuance of Contributions
A Contractholder can stop contributions on behalf of all Participants under a
Contract by giving notice to Prudential. In addition, any Participant may stop
contributions made on his or her behalf.
We also have the right to refuse new Participants or new contributions on behalf
of existing Participants upon 90 days' notice to the Contractholder.
If contributions on your behalf have been stopped, you may either keep your
Units in VCA 2 or elect any of the options described under "Transfer Payments,"
below.
8. Continuing Contributions Under New Employer
If you become employed by a new employer, and that employer is eligible to
provide tax deferred annuities, you may be able to enter into a new agreement
with your new employer which would allow you to continue to participate under
the Contract. Under that agreement, the new employer would continue to make
contributions under the Contract on your behalf.
9. Transfer Payments
Unless your Contract specifically provides otherwise, you can transfer all or
some of your VCA 2 Units to a fixed dollar annuity contract issued under
Prudential's Group Tax Deferred Annuity Program. To make a transfer,
you need to provide us with a completed transfer request in a permitted form,
including a properly authorized telephone or Internet transfer request (see
below). There is no minimum transfer amount but we have the right to limit the
number of transfers you make in any given period of time. Although there is no
charge for transfers currently, we may impose one at any time upon notice to
you. Different procedures may apply if your Contract has a recordkeeper other
than Prudential.
You may also make transfers into your VCA 2 account from a fixed dollar annuity
contract issued under Prudential's Group Tax Deferred Annuity Program or from a
similar group annuity contract issued by Prudential to another employer. When
you make transfers into your VCA 2 account no sales charges are imposed. Because
your retirement arrangements or the contracts available under your arrangements
may contain restrictions on transfers, you should consult those documents. For
example, some contracts and retirement plans provide that amounts transferred to
VCA 2 from the fixed dollar annuity may not be transferred within the following
90 days to an investment option deemed to be "competing" with the fixed dollar
annuity contract. Prudential reserves the right to limit how many transfers you
may make in any given period of time.
Processing Transfer Requests. On the day we receive your transfer request in
good order, we will redeem the number of Units you have indicated (or the number
of Units necessary to make up the dollar amount you have indicated) and invest
in the fixed-dollar annuity contract. The value of the Units redeemed will be
determined by dividing the amount transferred by the Unit Value for that day for
VCA 2.
Alternate Funding Agency. Some Contracts provide that if a Contractholder stops
making contributions, it can request Prudential to transfer a Participant's
Units in VCA 2 to a designated alternate funding agency. We will notify each
Participant with Units of the Contractholder's request. A Participant may then
choose to keep his or her Units in VCA 2 or have them transferred to the
alternate funding agency. If we do not hear from a Participant within 30 days,
his or her Units will remain in VCA 2.
If you choose to transfer your VCA 2 Units to the alternate funding agency, your
VCA 2 account will be closed on the "transfer date" which will be the LATER to
occur of:
- a date specified by the Contractholder, OR
- 90 days after Prudential receives the Contractholder's request.
At the same time, all of the VCA 2 Units of Participants who have elected to go
into the alternate funding agency will be transferred to a liquidation account
(after deducting the full annual administration charge for each Participant).
Each month, beginning on the transfer date, a transfer will be made from the
liquidation account to the alternate funding agency equal to the GREATER of:
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- $2 million, or
- 3% of the value of the liquidation account as of the transfer date.
When this happens, Units in the liquidation account will be canceled until there
are no more Units.
10. Requests, Consents and Notices
The way you provide all or some requests, consents, or notices under a Contract
(or related agreement or procedure) may include telephone access to an automated
system, telephone access to a staffed call center, or internet access through
www.prudential.com, as well as traditional paper. Prudential reserves the right
to vary the means available from Contract to Contract, including limiting them
to electronic means, by Contract terms, related service agreements with the
Contractholder, or notice to the Contractholder and participants. If
electronic means are authorized, you will automatically be able to use them.
Prudential also will be able to use electronic means to provide notices to you,
provided your Contract or other agreement with the Contractholder does not
specifically limit these means. Electronic means will only be used, however,
when Prudential reasonably believes that you have effective access to the
electronic means and that they are allowed by applicable law. Also, you will
be able to receive a paper copy of any notice upon request.
For your protection and to prevent unauthorized exchanges, telephone calls and
other communications will be recorded and stored, and you will be asked to
provide your personal identification number or other identifying information
before any request will be processed. Neither Prudential nor our agents will
be liable for any loss, liability or cost which results from acting upon
instructions reasonably believed to be authorized by you.
During times of extraordinary economic or market changes, telephone or other
electronic and other instructions may be difficult to implement.
Some state retirement programs, or Contractholders, may not allow these
privileges or allow them only in modified form.
11. Prudential Mutual Funds
We may offer certain Prudential mutual funds as an alternative investment
vehicle for existing VCA 2 Contractholders. These funds are managed by
Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Prudential. If the Contractholder elects to make one or more of these funds
available, Participants may direct new contributions to the funds.
Exchanges. Prudential may also permit Participants to exchange some or all of
their VCA 2 Units for shares of Prudential mutual funds without imposing any
sales charges. In addition, Prudential may allow Participants to exchange some
or all of their shares in Prudential mutual funds for VCA 2 Units. No sales
charge is imposed on these exchanges or subsequent withdrawals. Before deciding
to make any exchanges, you should carefully read the prospectus for the
Prudential mutual fund you are considering. The Prudential mutual funds are not
funding vehicles for variable annuity contracts and therefore do not have the
same features as the VCA 2 Contract.
Offer Period. Prudential will determine the time periods during which these
exchange rights will be offered. In no event will these exchange rights be
offered for a period of less than 60 days. Any exchange offer may be terminated,
and the terms of any offer may change.
Annual Administration Fee. If a Participant exchanges all of his or her VCA 2
Units for shares in the Prudential mutual funds, the annual administration fee
under the Contract may be deducted from the Participant's mutual fund account.
Taxes. Generally, there should be no adverse tax consequences if a Participant
elects to exchange amounts in the Participant's current VCA 2 account(s) for
shares of Prudential mutual funds or vice versa. Exchanges from a VCA 2 account
to a Prudential mutual fund will be effected from a 403(b) annuity contract to a
403(b)(7) custodial account so that such transactions will not constitute
taxable distributions. Conversely, exchanges from a Prudential mutual fund to a
VCA 2 account will be effected from a 403(b)(7) custodial account to a 403(b)
annuity contract so that such transactions will not constitute taxable
distributions. However, Participants should be aware that the Internal Revenue
Code may impose more restrictive rules on early withdrawals from Section
403(b)(7) custodial accounts under the Prudential mutual funds than under VCA 2.
Demutualization. If the Contractholder makes Prudential mutual funds available
and Participants exchange their VCA 2 Units for shares of the Prudential mutual
funds, and if Prudential demutualizes in the future, the Contractholder might
not receive consideration it might otherwise have received or the amount of the
consideration the Contractholder receives could be smaller than had Participants
not exchanged VCA 2 Units. As a general rule, owners of Prudential-issued
insurance policies and annuity contracts would be eligible, while mutual fund
customers and customers of the company's subsidiaries would not be. Under New
Jersey's demutualization law, a policy or an annuity contract would have to be
in effect on the date Prudential's Board of Directors adopts a plan of
reorganization in order to be considered for eligibility. A VCA 2 Contract will
cease to be in effect when all Participants have redeemed their Units under a
VCA 2 Contract. Decisions regarding the exchange of VCA 2 Units should be based
on the desire for the features of the mutual funds as well as Participants'
insurance needs, and not on Prudential's potential demutualization. For more
information about demutualization, see "Prudential," above.
12. Discovery Select(SM) Group Retirement Annuity
Certain Participants may be offered an opportunity to exchange their VCA 2 Units
for interests in Discovery SelectSM Group Retirement Annuity (Discovery Select),
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which offers 22 different investment options. The mutual funds available through
Discovery Select are described in the Discovery Select prospectus and include
both Prudential and non-Prudential funds.
For those who are eligible, no charge will be imposed upon transfer into
Discovery Select, however, Participants will become subject to the charges
applicable under that annuity. Generally, there should be no adverse tax
consequences if a Participant elects to exchange VCA 2 Units for interests in
Discovery Select.
A copy of the Discovery Select prospectus can be obtained at no cost by calling
1-800-458-6333.
If the Contractholder makes Discovery Select available and Participants exchange
their VCA 2 Units for interests in Discovery Select, and if Prudential
demutualizes in the future, the Contractholder might not receive consideration
it might otherwise have received or the amount of the consideration the
Contractholder receives could be smaller than had Participants not exchanged VCA
2 Units. Decisions regarding the exchange of VCA 2 Units should be based on the
desire for the features of Discovery Select as well as Participants' insurance
needs, and not on Prudential's potential demutualization. For more information
about demutualization, see "Prudential," above.
13. Modified Procedures
Under some Contracts, the Contractholder or a third party provides the
recordkeeping services that would otherwise be provided by Prudential. These
Contracts may have different procedures than those described in this prospectus.
For example, they may require that transfer and withdrawal requests be sent to
the recordkeeper rather than Prudential. For more information, please refer to
your Contract documents.
THE ANNUITY PERIOD
1. Variable Annuity Payments
The annuity payments you receive under the Contract once you reach the income
phase will depend on the following factors:
- the total value of your VCA 2 Units on the date the annuity begins,
- the taxes on annuity considerations as of the date the annuity begins,
- the schedule of annuity rates in the Contract, and
- the investment performance of VCA 2 after the annuity has begun.
The annuitant will receive the value of a fixed number of Annuity Units each
month. Changes in the value of the Units, and thus the amount of the monthly
payment, will reflect investment performance after the date on which the income
phase begins.
2. Electing the Annuity Date and the Form of Annuity
If permitted under federal tax law and your Contract, you may use all or any
part of your VCA 2 Units to purchase a variable annuity under the Contract. If
you decide to purchase an annuity, you can choose from any of the options
described below unless your retirement arrangement otherwise restricts you. You
may also be able to purchase a fixed dollar annuity if you have a companion
fixed dollar contract.
The Retirement Equity Act of 1984 requires that a married Participant under
certain types of retirement arrangements must obtain the consent of his or her
spouse if the Participant wishes to select a payout that is not a qualified
joint and survivor annuity. The spouse's consent must be signed, and notarized
or witnessed by an authorized plan representative.
If the dollar amount of your first monthly annuity payment is less than the
minimum specified in the Contract, we may decide to make a withdrawal payment to
you instead of an annuity payment. If we do so, all of the Units in your VCA 2
account will be withdrawn as of the date the annuity was to begin.
3. Available Forms of Annuity
OPTION 1 - VARIABLE LIFE ANNUITY.
If you purchase this type of an annuity, you will begin receiving monthly
annuity payments immediately. These payments will continue throughout your
lifetime no matter how long you live. However, no payments will be made after
you pass away. It is possible under this type of annuity to receive only one
annuity payment. For this reason, this option is generally best for someone
without dependents who wants higher income during his or her lifetime.
OPTION 2 - VARIABLE LIFE ANNUITY WITH PAYMENTS CERTAIN.
If you purchase this type of an annuity, you will begin receiving monthly
annuity payments immediately. These payments will continue throughout your
lifetime no matter how long you live. You also get to specify a minimum number
of monthly payments that will be made - 120 or 180 - so that if you pass away
before the last payment is received, your beneficiary will continue to receive
payments for the rest of that period.
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OPTION 3 - VARIABLE JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITY.
If you purchase this type of annuity, you will begin receiving monthly annuity
payments immediately. These payments will be continued throughout your lifetime
and afterwards, to the person you name as the "contingent annuitant," if living,
for the remainder of her or his lifetime. When you purchase this type of annuity
you will be asked to set the percentage of the monthly payment - for example,
33% or 66% or 100% - you want paid to the contingent annuitant for the remainder
of his or her lifetime.
OPTION 4 - VARIABLE ANNUITY CERTAIN.
If you purchase this type of annuity, you will begin receiving monthly annuity
payments immediately. However, unlike Options 1, 2 and 3, these payments will
only be paid for 120 months. If you pass away before the last payment is
received, your beneficiary will continue to receive payments for the rest of
that period. If you outlive the specified time period, you will no longer
receive any annuity payments.
Because Prudential does not assume any mortality risk, no mortality risk charges
are made in determining the annuity purchase rates for this option.
OPTION 5 - VARIABLE JOINT AND SURVIVOR ANNUITY WITH 120 PAYMENTS CERTAIN.
If you purchase this type of annuity, you will begin receiving monthly annuity
payments immediately. These payments will be continued throughout your lifetime
and afterwards, to the person you name as the "contingent annuitant," if living,
for the remainder of her or his lifetime. Your contingent annuitant will receive
monthly payments in the same amount as the monthly payments you have received
for a period of 120 months. You also set the percentage of the monthly payment -
for example, 33% or 66% or even 100% - you want paid to the contingent annuitant
for the remainder of his or her lifetime after the 120 month period.
If both you and the contingent annuitant pass away during the 120 month period,
payments will be made to the properly designated beneficiary for the rest of
that period.
If the dollar amount of the first monthly payment to a beneficiary is less than
the minimum set in the Contract, or the beneficiary named under Options 2, 4 and
5 is not a natural person receiving payments in his or her own right, Prudential
may elect to pay the commuted values of the unpaid payments certain in one sum.
With respect to benefits accruing after December 31, 1986, the duration of any
period certain payments may not exceed the life expectancy of the Participant
(or if there is a designated beneficiary, the joint life and last survivor
expectancy of the Participant and the designated beneficiary as determined under
Internal Revenue Service life expectancy tables). In addition, regulations have
been proposed by the Internal Revenue Service that would serve to limit the
duration of any period certain payment and the maximum survivor benefit payable
under a joint and survivor annuity.
4. Purchasing the Annuity
Once you have selected a type of annuity, you must submit to Prudential an
election in a permitted written (or electronic) form that we will provide or
give you access to on request. Unless you pick a later date, the annuity will
begin on the first day of the second month after we have received your
election in good order and you will receive your first annuity payment within
one month after that.
If it is necessary to withdraw all of your contributions in VCA 2 to purchase
the annuity, the full annual administration fee will be charged. The remainder -
less any applicable taxes on annuity considerations - will be applied to provide
an annuity under which each monthly payment will be the value of a specified
number of "Annuity Units." The Annuity Unit Value is calculated as of the end of
each month. The value is determined by multiplying the "annuity unit change
factor" for the month by the Annuity Unit Value for the preceding month. The
annuity unit change factor is calculated by:
ADDING to 1.0 the rate of investment income earned, if any, after
applicable taxes and the rate of asset value changes in VCA 2 during the
period from the end of the preceding month to the end of the current
month,
THEN DEDUCTING the rate of the investment management fee for the number
of days in the current month (computed at an effective annual rate of
0.125%), and
DIVIDING by the sum of 1.00 and the rate of interest for 1/12 of a year,
computed at the effective annual rate specified in the Contract as the
"Assumed Investment Result" (see below).
5. Assumed Investment Result
To calculate your initial payment, we use an "annuity purchase rate." This rate
is based on several factors, including an assumed return on your investment in
VCA 2. If VCA 2's actual investment performance is better than the assumed
return, your monthly payment will be higher. On the other hand, if VCA 2's
actual performance is not as good as the assumed return, your monthly payment
will be lower.
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Under each Contract, the Contractholder chooses the assumed return rate. This
rate may be 3 1/2%, 4%, 4 1/2%, 5% or 5 1/2%. The return rate selected by the
Contractholder will apply to all Participants receiving annuities under the
Contract.
The higher the assumed return rate, the greater the initial annuity payment will
be. However, in reflecting the actual investment results of VCA 2, annuity
payments with a lower assumed return rate will increase faster - or decrease
slower - than annuity payments with a higher assumed return rate.
6. Schedule of Variable Annuity Purchase Rates
The annuity rate tables contained in the Contract show how much a monthly
payment will be, based on a given amount. Prudential may change annuity purchase
rates. However, no change will be made that would adversely affect the rights of
anyone who purchased an annuity prior to the change unless we first receive
their approval or we are required by law to make the change.
7. Deductions for Taxes on Annuity Considerations
Certain states and other jurisdictions impose premium taxes or similar
assessments upon Prudential, either at the time contributions are made or when
the Participant's investment in VCA 2 is surrendered or applied to purchase an
annuity. Prudential reserves the right to deduct an amount from contributions or
the Participant's investment in VCA 2 to cover such taxes or assessments, if
any, when applicable. Not all states impose premium taxes on annuities; however,
the rates of those that do currently range from 0.5% to 5%.
ASSIGNMENT
The right to any payment under a Contract is neither assignable nor subject to
the claim of a creditor unless state or federal law provides otherwise.
CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT
We have the right under the Contract to change the annual administration fee and
sales charges. In the event we decide to change the sales charge, the new charge
will only apply to contributions made after the change takes place.
The Contract allows us to revise the annuity purchase rates from time to time as
well as the mortality and expense risk fees. A Contract may also be changed at
any time by agreement of the Contractholder and Prudential - however, no change
will be made in this way that would adversely affect the rights of anyone who
purchased an annuity prior to that time unless we first receive their approval.
If Prudential does modify any of the Contracts as discussed above, it will give
the Contractholder at least 90 days' prior notice.
REPORTS
At least once a year, you will receive a report from us showing the number of
your Units in VCA 2. You will also receive annual and semi-annual reports
showing the financial condition of VCA 2.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Performance information for VCA 2 may appear in advertisements and reports to
current and prospective Contractholders and Participants. This performance
information is based on actual historical performance and does not indicate or
represent future performance.
Total return data is based on the overall dollar or percentage change in the
value of a hypothetical investment. Total return quotations reflect changes in
Unit Values and the deduction of applicable charges.
A cumulative total return figure reflects performance over a stated period of
time. An average annual total return reflects the hypothetical annually
compounded return that would have produced the same cumulative total return if
the performance had been constant over the entire period.
Advertising materials for VCA-2 may include biographical information relating
to its portfolio manager, and may include or refer to commentary by VCA-2's
manager concerning investment style, investment discipline, asset growth,
current or past business experience, business capabilities, political, economic
or financial conditions and other matters of general interest to investors.
Advertising materials for VCA-2 also may include mention of The Prudential
Insurance Company of America, its affiliates and subsidiaries, and reference
the assets, products and services of those entities.
From time to time, advertising materials for VCA-2 may include information
concerning retirement and investing for retirement, and may refer to Lipper
rankings or Morningstar ratings, other related analysis supporting those
ratings, other industry publications, business periodicals and market indexes.
In addition, advertising materials may reference studies or analyses performed
by the Prudential or its affiliates.
See "Performance Information" in the SAI for recent performance information.
PARTICIPATION IN DIVISIBLE SURPLUS
A mutual life insurance company, like Prudential, differs from a stock life
insurance company in that it has no stockholders who are the owners of the
enterprise. Rather, the holders of Prudential contracts participate in the
divisible surplus of Prudential, if any, according to the annual determination
of the Prudential Board of Directors. For the Contract described in this
prospectus, any surplus determined by the Prudential Board of Directors as a
dividend
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is credited to Participants. NO ASSURANCE CAN BE GIVEN AS TO THE AMOUNT, IF ANY,
THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION UNDER THIS CONTRACT IN THE FUTURE.
Such payments amounted to $406,121 during 1999, $4,176,839 during 1998 and
$78,656 during 1997.
Federal Tax Status
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The following discussion is general in nature and describes only federal income
tax law (not state or other tax laws). It is based on current law and
interpretations, which may change. It is not intended as tax advice.
Participants and Contractholders should consult a qualified tax adviser for
complete information and advice.
TAX-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT ARRANGEMENTS USING THE CONTRACTS
The Contract may be used with retirement programs governed by Internal Revenue
Code Section 403(b) (Section 403(b) plans). The provisions of the tax law that
apply to these retirement arrangements that may be funded by the Contract are
complex and you are advised to consult a qualified tax adviser.
Contributions
In general, assuming that you and your Contractholder follow the requirements
and limitations of tax law applicable to the particular type of plan,
contributions made under a retirement arrangement funded by a Contract are
deductible (or not includible in income) up to certain amounts each year.
Earnings
Federal income tax currently is not imposed upon the investment income and
realized gains earned by the investment option until you receive a distribution
or withdrawal.
Distribution or Withdrawal
When you receive a distribution or withdrawal (either as a lump sum, an annuity,
or as regular payments under a systematic withdrawal arrangement) all or a
portion of the distribution or withdrawal is normally taxable as ordinary
income.
Furthermore, premature distributions or withdrawals may be restricted or subject
to a penalty tax. Participants contemplating a withdrawal should consult a
qualified tax adviser. In addition, federal tax laws impose restrictions on
withdrawals from Section 403(b) annuities. This limitation is discussed in the
"Withdrawal of Contributions," above.
Minimum Distribution Rules
In general, distributions from a Section 403(b) plan that are attributable to
benefits accruing after December 31, 1986 must begin by the "Required Beginning
Date" which is April 1 of the calendar year following the later of (1) the year
in which you attain age 70 1/2 or (2) you retire. However, if you are a 5% owner
of the Contractholder as defined under the Internal Revenue Code, distributions
must begin by April 1 of the calendar year following the year you attain age
70 1/2.
Distributions that are made after the Required Beginning Date must generally be
made in the form of an annuity for your life or the lives of you and your
designated beneficiary, or over a period that is not longer than your life
expectancy or the life expectancies of you and your designated beneficiary.
Distributions to beneficiaries are also subject to minimum distribution rules.
If you die before your entire interest in your Contract has been distributed,
your remaining interest must be distributed at least as rapidly as under the
method of distribution being used as of your date of death. If you die before
distributions have begun (or are treated as having begun) the entire interest in
your Contract must be distributed by December 31 of the calendar year containing
the fifth anniversary of your death. Alternatively, if there is a designated
beneficiary, the designated beneficiary may elect to receive payments beginning
no later than December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the year in
which you die and continuing for the beneficiary's life or a period not
exceeding the beneficiary's life expectancy.
Special rules apply where your spouse is your designated beneficiary.
If you or your beneficiary does not meet the minimum distribution requirements,
an excise tax applies.
WITHHOLDING
Certain distributions from Section 403(b) plans, which are not directly rolled
over or transferred to another eligible qualified plan, are subject to a
mandatory 20% withholding for federal income tax. The 20% withholding
requirement does not apply to: (1) distributions for the life or life expectancy
of the Participant, or joint and last survivor expectancy of the Participant and
a designated beneficiary; or (b) distributions for a specified period of 10
years or more; (c) distributions required as minimum distributions; or (d)
hardship distributions of salary deferral amounts.
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DEATH BENEFITS
In general, a death benefit consisting of amounts paid to your beneficiary is
includable in your estate for federal estate tax purposes.
TAXES ON PRUDENTIAL
VCA 2 is not considered a separate taxpayer for purposes of the Internal Revenue
Code. The earnings of this account are taxed as part of the operations of
Prudential. We do not currently charge you for federal income taxes paid by
Prudential. We will review the question of a charge for our federal income taxes
attributable to the Contract periodically. Such a charge may be made in future
years for any federal income taxes that would be attributable to the Contract.
Voting Rights
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VCA 2 may call meetings of its Participants, just like mutual funds have
shareholder meetings. Each Participant in VCA 2 has the right to vote at
meetings of VCA 2.
Participant meetings are not necessarily held every year. VCA 2 Participant
meetings may be called to elect Committee Members, vote on amendments to the
investment management agreement, and approve changes in fundamental investment
policies. Under the Rules and Regulations of VCA 2, a Participant meeting to
elect Committee Members must be held if less than a majority of the Members of a
Committee have been elected by Participants.
As a VCA 2 Participant, you are entitled to the number of votes that equals the
total dollar amount of your Units. To the extent Prudential has invested its own
money in VCA 2, it will be entitled to vote on the same basis as other
Participants. Prudential's votes will be cast in the same proportion that the
other Participants vote - for example, if 25% of the Participants who vote are
in favor of a proposal, Prudential will cast 25% of its votes in favor of the
proposal.
Litigation
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We are subject to legal and regulatory actions in the ordinary course of our
businesses, including class actions. Pending legal regulatory actions include
proceedings specific to our practices and proceedings generally applicable to
business practices in the industries in which we operate. As an example of such
litigation, in March, 2000, plaintiffs filed a purported class action against us
titled Olmsted v. Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey and The Prudential
Insurance Company of America, alleging that certain fees and expenses charged to
the plaintiffs in connection with the sale of variable annuities since March 1,
1997 were excessive and unreasonable. In certain of these lawsuits, large and/or
indeterminate amounts are sought, including punitive or exemplary damages.
In particular, Pruco Life and Prudential have been subject to substantial
regulatory actions and civil litigation involving individual life insurance
sales practices. In 1996, Prudential, on behalf of itself and many of its life
insurance subsidiaries including Pruco Life, entered into settlement agreements
with relevant insurance regulatory authorities and plaintiffs in the principal
life insurance sales practices class action lawsuit covering policyholders of
individual permanent life insurance policies issued in the United States from
1982 to 1995. Pursuant to the settlements, the companies agreed to various
changes to their sales and business practices controls and a series of fines,
and are in the process of distributing final remediation relief to eligible
class members. In many instances, claimants have the right to "appeal" the
decision to an independent reviewer. The bulk of such appeals were resolved in
1999, and the balance is expected to be addressed in 2000. As of January 31,
2000, Prudential and/or Pruco Life remained a party to two putative class
actions and approximately 158 individual actions relating to permanent life
insurance policies issued in the United States between 1982 and 1995. Additional
suits may be filed by individuals who opted out of the settlements. While the
approval of the class action settlement is now final, Prudential and Pruco Life
remain subject to oversight and review by insurance regulators and other
regulatory authorities with respect to their sales practices and the conduct of
the remediation program. The U.S. District Court has also retained jurisdiction
as to all matters relating to the administration, consummation, enforcement and
interpretation of the settlements.
In 1999, 1998, 1997 and 1996, Prudential recorded provision in its Consolidated
Statements of Operation of $100 million, $1,150 million, $2,030 million and
$1,125 million, respectively, to provide for estimated remediation costs, and
additional sales practices costs including related administrative costs,
regulatory fines, penalties and related payments, litigation costs and
settlements, including settlements associated with the resolution of claims of
deceptive sales practices asserted by policyholders who elected to "opt-out" of
the class action settlement and litigate their claims against Prudential
separately, and other fees and expenses associated with the resolution of sales
practices issues.
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Additional Information
A registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933 has been filed with
the SEC with respect to the Contract. This prospectus does not contain all the
information set forth in the registration statement, certain portions of which
have been omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. The omitted
information may be obtained from the SEC's principal office in Washington, D.C.
upon payment of the fees prescribed by the SEC.
For further information, you may also contact Prudential's office at the address
or telephone number on the cover of this prospectus.
A copy of the SAI, which provides more detailed information about the Contracts,
may be obtained without charge by calling Prudential at 1-800-458-6333.
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Table of Contents - Statement of Additional Information
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF VCA 2...................... 3
Fundamental Investment restrictions adopted by VCA 2................... 4
Non-fundamental investment restrictions adopted by VCA 2............... 5
Investment restrictions imposed by state law........................... 5
Additional information about financial futures contracts............... 6
Additional information about options................................... 7
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts............................ 12
Interest rate swap transactions........................................ 13
Loans of portfolio securities.......................................... 13
Portfolio turnover rate................................................ 14
Portfolio brokerage and related practices.............................. 14
Custody of securities.................................................. 15
THE VCA 2 COMMITTEE.................................................... 16
Officers who are not directors......................................... 16
Remuneration of members of the Committee and certain affiliated persons 17
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA-DIRECTORS.................. 17
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA-PRINCIPAL OFFICERS......... 19
SALE OF GROUP VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACTS............................... 21
EXPERTS................................................................ 21
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VCA 2.......................................... A-1
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE
COMPANY OF AMERICA AND SUBSIDIARIES.................................. B-1
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR VCA 2
INCOME AND CAPITAL CHANGES PER ACCUMULATION UNIT
(FOR AN ACCUMULATION UNIT OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR)
The following financial highlights for the four-year period ended December 31,
1999 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants,
whose unqualified report thereon appears in VCA 2's Annual Report dated December
31, 1999. The condensed financial information for each of the years prior to and
including the period ended december 31, 1995 has been audited by other
independent auditors, whose report thereon was also unqualified. The information
set out below should be read together with the financial statements and related
notes that also appear in VCA 2's Annual Report which is included in the SAI.
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Year Ended December 31,
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
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Investment Income........... $.4596 $.3414 $.2633 $.2056 $.2000 $.1896 $.2823 $.1635 $.1629 $.2278
Expenses
For investment
management fee........ (.0316) (.0325) (.0284) (.0215) (.0170) (.0151) (.0138) (.0111) (.0094) (.0079)
For assuming
mortality and
expense risks......... (.0948) (.0974) (.0850) (.0646) (.0511) (.0453) (.0412) (.0335) (.0285) (.0239)
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Net investment income....... .3332 .2115 .1499 .1195 .1319 .1292 .2273 .1189 .1250 .1960
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Capital Changes
Net realized gain (loss)
on investments........ 1.3723 3.1604 4.7245 2.3368 1.5228 1.0028 1.1147 1.2862 .6231 .1523
Net unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation) of
investments........... (1.4043) (4.3161) 1.3843 1.7641 1.7558 (1.2955) .9803 (.2121) 1.4671 (.5709)
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Net increase (decrease)
in Accumulation
Unit Value............ .3012 (0.9442) 6.2587 4.2204 3.4105 (.1635) 2.3223 1.1930 2.2152 (.2226)
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Accumulation Unit Value
Beginning of year....... 24.9386 25.8828 19.6241 15.4037 11.9932 12.1567 9.8344 8.6414 6.4262 6.6488
End of year............. $25.2398 $24.9386 $25.8828 $19.6241 $15.4037 $11.9932 $12.1567 $9.8344 $8.6414 $6.4262
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Ratio of Expenses to
average net assets**.... .50% .50% .50% .50% .50% .50% .50% .50% .50% .50%
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Ratio of net investment
income to average
net assets.............. 1.33% .81% .70% .69% .96% 1.07% 2.06% 1.32% 1.64% 3.08%
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Portfolio turnover rate..... 81% 43% 47% 53% 42% 37% 47% 73% 79% 108%
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Number of Accumulation
Units outstanding for
Participants at end of
year(000 omitted)......... 20.424 26,278 28,643 30,548 31,600 32,624 32,968 33,147 34,228 35,218
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* Calculation by accumulating the actual per Unit amounts daily.
** These calculations exclude Prudential's equity in VCA 2.
The above table does not reflect the annual administration charge, which does
not affect the Accumulation Unit Value. This charge is made by reducing
Participants' Accumulation Accounts by a number of Accumulation Units equal in
value to the charge.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Additional information about VCA 2 can be obtained upon request without charge
and can be found in the following documents:
Statement of Additional Information (SAI) (incorporated by reference into
this prospectus)
Annual Report
(including a discussion of market conditions and strategies that
significantly affected VCA 2's performance during the previous year)
Semi-Annual Report
To obtain these documents or to ask any questions about VCA 2:
Call toll-free 1-800-458-6333
OR
Write to The Prudential Contract Account-2
c/o Prudential Investments
30 Scranton Office Park
Scranton, PA 18506-1789
You can also obtain copies of VCA 2 documents from the Securities and Exchange
Commission as follows:
By Mail:
Securities and Exchange Commission
Public Reference Section
Washington, DC 20549-6009
(The SEC charges a fee to copy documents.)
In Person:
Public Reference Room
in Washington, DC
(For hours of operation, call 1(800) SEC-0330.)
Via the Internet:
http://www.sec.gov
SEC File No.:
The Prudential Variable Contract Account 2 2-28136
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GROUP TAX-DEFERRED VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACTS
ISSUED THROUGH
THE PRUDENTIAL
VARIABLE CONTRACT ACCOUNT-2
These Contracts are designed for use in connection with retirement arrangements
that qualify for federal tax benefits under Section 403(b) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Contributions made on behalf of Participants
are invested in The Prudential Variable Contract Account-2, a separate account
primarily invested in common stocks.
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This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be read
in conjunction with the Prospectus, dated May 1, 2000, which is available
without charge upon written request to The Prudential Insurance Company of
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF VCA 2........................................................ 3
Fundamental investment restrictions adopted by VCA 2................................................... 4
Non-fundamental investment restrictions adopted by VCA 2............................................... 5
Investment restrictions imposed by state law........................................................... 5
Additional information about financial futures contracts............................................... 6
Additional information about options................................................................... 7
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts............................................................ 12
Interest rate swap transactions........................................................................ 13
Loans of portfolio securities.......................................................................... 13
Portfolio turnover rate................................................................................ 14
Portfolio brokerage and related practices.............................................................. 14
Custody of securities.................................................................................. 15
THE VCA 2 COMMITTEE...................................................................................... 16
Officers who are not directors......................................................................... 16
Remuneration of members of the Committee and certain affiliated persons................................ 17
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA--DIRECTORS................................................... 17
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA--PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.......................................... 19
SALE OF GROUP VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACTS................................................................. 21
EXPERTS.................................................................................................. 21
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VCA 2............................................................................ A-1
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA AND
SUBSISIARIES.................................................... B-1
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND
ADMINISTRATION OF
VCA 2
Prudential acts as investment manager for VCA 2 under an Agreement for
Investment Management Services. The Account's assets are invested and reinvested
in accordance with its investment objective and policies, subject to the general
supervision and authorization of the Account's Committee.
Subject to Prudential's supervision, substantially all of the investment
management services provided by Prudential are furnished by its wholly-owned
subsidiary, The Prudential Investment Corporation ("PIC"), pursuant to the
service agreement between Prudential and PIC (the "Service Agreement") which
provides that Prudential will reimburse PIC for its costs and expenses. PIC is
registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
Prudential continues to have responsibility for all investment advisory services
under its advisory or subadvisory agreements with respect to its clients.
Prudential's Agreement for Investment Management Services with VCA 2 was
approved initially by the Participants at their meeting on May 29, 1969 and was
most recently renewed by unanimous vote of the Committee on May 28, 1999. The
Service Agreement was approved by participants in VCA 2 on July 25, 1985 and its
annual continuation was most recently approved by unanimous vote of the VCA 2
Committee on May 28, 1999. The Account's Agreement for Investment Management
Services and the Service Agreement will continue in effect as long as approved
at least once a year by a majority of the non-interested members of the
Account's Committee and either by a majority of the entire Committee or by a
majority vote of persons entitled to vote in respect of the Account. The
Account's Agreement for Investment Management Services will terminate
automatically in the event of assignment, and may be terminated without penalty
on 60 days' notice by the Account's Committee or by the majority vote of persons
having voting rights in respect of the Account, or on 90 days' notice by
Prudential.
The Service Agreement will continue in effect as to the Account for a period of
more than two years from its execution only so long as such continuance is
specifically approved at least annually in the same manner as the Agreement for
Investment Management Services between Prudential and the Account. The Service
Agreement may be terminated by either party upon not less than thirty days'
prior written notice to the other party, will terminate automatically in the
event of its assignment and will terminate automatically as to the Account in
the event of the assignment or termination of the Agreement for Investment
Management Services between Prudential and the Account. Prudential is not
relieved of its responsibility for all investment advisory services under the
Agreement for Investment Management Services between Prudential and the Account.
The Service Agreement provides for Prudential to reimburse PIC for its costs and
expenses incurred in furnishing investment advisory services. For the meaning of
a majority vote of persons having voting rights with respect to the Account, see
the section entitled "Voting Rights" in the Prospectus.
Prudential is responsible for the administrative and recordkeeping functions of
VCA 2 and pays the expenses associated with them. These functions include
enrolling Participants, receiving and allocating contributions, maintaining
Participants' Accumulation Accounts, preparing and distributing confirmations,
statements, and reports. The administrative and recordkeeping expenses borne by
Prudential include salaries, rent, postage, telephone, travel, legal, actuarial
and accounting fees, office equipment, stationery and maintenance of computer
and other systems.
A daily charge is made which is equal to an effective annual rate of 0.50% of
the net asset value of VCA 2. One-half (0.25%) of this charge is for assuming
expense risks; 1/4 (0.125%) of this charge is for assuming mortality risks; and
1/4 (0.125%) is for investment management services. During 1999, 1998, and 1997,
Prudential received $2,930,978, $3,622,935 and $3,351,395, respectively, from
VCA 2 for assuming mortality and expense risks and for providing investment
management services.
There is also an annual administration charge made against each Participant's
accumulation account in an amount which varies with each Contract but which is
not more than $30 for any accounting year. During 1999, 1998, and 1997,
Prudential collected $23,655, $26,137 and $28,266, respectively, from VCA 2 in
those annual account charges.
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A sales charge is also imposed on certain purchase payments made under a
Contract on behalf of a Participant. The sales charges imposed on purchase
payments to VCA 2 during 1999, 1998, and 1997 were $6,721, $9,673 and $9,628,
respectively.
The VCA-2 Committee has adopted a Code of Ethics. In addition, Prudential, PIC,
and PIMS have each adopted a Code of Ethics (the "Codes"). The Codes permit
personnel subject to the Codes to invest in securities, including securities
that may be purchased or held by VCA-2. However, the protective provisions of
the Codes prohibit certain investments and limit such personnel from making
investments during periods when VCA-2 is making such investments. These Codes
of Ethics can be reviewed and copied at the Commission's Public Reference Room
in Washington D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room
may be obtained by calling the Commission at 1-202-942-8090. These Codes of
Ethics are available on the EDGAR Database on the Commission's Internet site at
http://www.sec.gov, and copies of these Codes of Ethics may be obtained, after
paying a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following E-mail address:
publicinfo@sec.gov, by writing the Commission's Public Reference Station
Washington, D.C. 20549-0102.
FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS ADOPTED BY VCA 2
In addition to the investment objective described in the Prospectus, the
following investment restrictions are fundamental investment policies of VCA 2
and may not be changed without the approval of a majority vote of persons having
voting rights in respect of the Account.
Concentration in Particular Industries. VCA 2 will not purchase any security
(other than obligations of the U.S. Government, its agencies or
instrumentalities) if as a result: (i) with respect to 75% of VCA 2's total
assets, more than 5% of VCA 2's total assets (determined at the time of
investment) would then be invested in securities of a single issuer, or (ii) 25%
or more of VCA 2's total assets (determined at the time of the investment) would
be invested in a single industry.
Investments in Real Estate-Related Securities. No purchase of or investment in
real estate will be made for the account of VCA 2 except that VCA 2 may buy and
sell securities that are secured by real estate or shares of real estate
investment trusts listed on stock exchanges or reported on the National
Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. automated quotation system ("NASDAQ").
Investments in Financial Futures. No commodities or commodity contracts will be
purchased or sold for the account of VCA 2 except that VCA 2 may purchase and
sell financial futures contracts and related options.
Loans. VCA 2 will not lend money, except that loans of up to 10% of the value
of VCA 2's total assets may be made through the purchase of privately placed
bonds, debentures, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness of a character
customarily acquired by institutional investors that may or may not be
convertible into stock or accompanied by warrants or rights to acquire stock.
Repurchase agreements and the purchase of publicly traded debt obligations are
not considered to be "loans" for this purpose and may be entered into or
purchased by VCA 2 in accordance with its investment objectives and policies.
Borrowing. VCA 2 will not issue senior securities, borrow money or pledge its
assets, except that VCA 2 may borrow from banks up to 33 1/3 percent of the
value of its total assets (calculated when the loan is made) for temporary,
extraordinary or emergency purposes, for the clearance of transactions or for
investment purposes. VCA 2 may pledge up to 33 1/3 percent of the value of its
total assets to secure such borrowing. For purposes of this restriction, the
purchase or sale of securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis,
forward foreign currency exchange contracts and collateral arrangements relating
thereto, and collateral arrangements with respect to interest rate swap
transactions, reverse repurchase agreements, dollar roll transactions, options,
futures contracts, and options thereon are not deemed to be a pledge of assets
or the issuance of a senior security.
Margin. VCA 2 will not purchase securities on margin (but VCA 2 may obtain such
short-term credits as may be necessary for the clearance of transactions);
provided that the deposit or payment by VCA 2 of initial or maintenance margin
in connection with futures or options is not considered the purchase of a
security on margin.
Underwriting of Securities. VCA 2 will not underwrite the securities of other
issuers, except where VCA 2 may be deemed to be an underwriter for purposes of
certain federal securities laws in connection with the disposition of portfolio
securities and with loans that VCA 2 is permitted to make.
Control or Management of Other Companies. No securities of any company will be
acquired for VCA 2 for the purpose of exercising control or management thereof.
NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS ADOPTED BY VCA 2
The VCA 2 Committee has also adopted the following additional investment
restrictions as non-fundamental operating policies. The
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Committee can change these restrictions without the approval of the persons
having voting rights in respect of VCA 2.
Investments in Other Investment Companies. Except as part of a merger,
consolidation, acquisition or reorganization, VCA 2 will not invest in the
securities of other investment companies in excess of the limits stipulated by
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations
thereunder.
Short Sales. VCA 2 will not make short sales of securities or maintain a short
position, except that VCA 2 may make short sales against the box. Collateral
arrangements entered into with respect to options, futures contracts and forward
contracts are not deemed to be short sales. Collateral arrangements entered into
with respect to interest rate swap agreements are not deemed to be short sales.
Restricted Securities. No more than 15% of the value of the net assets held in
VCA 2 will be invested in securities (including repurchase agreements and
non-negotiable time deposits maturing in more than seven days) that are subject
to legal or contractual restrictions on resale or for which no readily available
market exists.
INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY STATE LAW
In addition to the investment objectives, policies and restrictions that VCA 2
has adopted, the Account must limit its investments to those authorized for
variable contract accounts of life insurance companies by the laws of the State
of New Jersey. In the event of future amendments of the applicable New Jersey
statutes, the Account will comply, without the approval of Participants or
others having voting rights in respect of the Account, with the statutory
requirements as so modified. The pertinent provisions of New Jersey law as they
currently read are, in summary form, as follows:
1. An account may not purchase any evidence of indebtedness issued, assumed
or guaranteed by any institution created or existing under the laws of
the U.S., any U.S. state or territory, District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, Canada or any Canadian province, if such evidence of indebtedness
is in default as to interest. "Institution" includes any corporation,
joint stock association, business trust, business joint venture,
business partnership, savings and loan association, credit union or
other mutual savings institution.
2. The stock of a corporation may not be purchased unless (i) the
corporation has paid a cash dividend on the class of stock during each
of the past five years preceding the time of purchase, or (ii) during
the five-year period the corporation had aggregate earnings available
for dividends on such class of stock sufficient to pay average dividends
of 4% per annum computed upon the par value of such stock, or upon
stated value if the stock has no par value. This limitation does not
apply to any class of stock which is preferred as to dividends over a
class of stock whose purchase is not prohibited.
3. Any common stock purchased must be (i) listed or admitted to trading on
a securities exchange in the United States or Canada; or (ii) included
in the National Association of Securities Dealers' national price
listings of "over-the-counter" securities; or (iii) determined by the
Commissioner of Insurance of New Jersey to be publicly held and traded
and as to which market quotations are available.
4. Any security of a corporation may not be purchased if after the purchase
more than 10% of the market value of the assets of an Account would be
invested in the securities of such corporation.
The currently applicable requirements of New Jersey law impose substantial
limitations on the ability of VCA 2 to invest in the stock of companies whose
securities are not publicly traded or who have not recorded a five-year history
of dividend payments or earnings sufficient to support such payments. This means
that the Account will not generally invest in the stock of newly organized
corporations. Nonetheless, an investment not otherwise eligible under paragraph
1 or 2 above may be made if, after giving effect to the investment, the total
cost of all such non-eligible investments does not exceed 5% of the aggregate
market value of the assets of the Account.
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Investment limitations may also arise under the insurance laws and regulations
of the other states where the Contracts are sold. Although compliance with the
requirements of New Jersey law set forth above will ordinarily result in
compliance with any applicable laws of other states, under some circumstances
the laws of other states could impose additional restrictions on the portfolios
of the Account.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL FUTURES CONTRACTS
As described in the Prospectus, VCA 2 may engage in certain transactions
involving financial futures contracts. This additional information on those
instruments should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus.
VCA 2 will only enter into futures contracts that are standardized and traded on
a U.S. exchange or board of trade. When a financial futures contract is entered
into, each party deposits with a broker or in a segregated custodial account
approximately 5% of the contract amount, called the "initial margin." Subsequent
payments to and from the broker, called the "variation margin," are made on a
daily basis as the underlying security, index, or rate fluctuates, making the
long and short positions in the futures contracts more or less valuable, a
process known as "marking to the market."
There are several risks associated with the use of futures contracts for hedging
purposes. While VCA 2's hedging transactions may protect it against adverse
movements in the general level of interest rates or other economic conditions,
such transactions could also preclude VCA 2 from the opportunity to benefit from
favorable movements in the level of interest rates or other economic conditions.
There can be no guarantee that there will be correlation between price movements
in the hedging vehicle and in the securities or other assets being hedged. An
incorrect correlation could result in a loss on both the hedged assets and the
hedging vehicle so that VCA 2's return might have been better if hedging had not
been attempted. The degree of imperfection of correlation depends on
circumstances such as variations in speculative market demand for futures and
futures options, including technical influences in futures trading and futures
options, and differences between the financial instruments being hedged and the
instruments underlying the standard contracts available for trading in such
respects as interest rate levels, maturities, and creditworthiness of issuers. A
decision as to whether, when, and how to hedge involves the exercise of skill
and judgment and even a well-conceived hedge may be unsuccessful to some degree
because of market behavior or unexpected market trends.
There can be no assurance that a liquid market will exist at a time when VCA 2
seeks to close out a futures contract or a futures option position. Most futures
exchanges and boards of trade limit the amount of fluctuation permitted in
futures contract prices during a single day; once the daily limit has been
reached on a particular contract, no trades may be made that day at a price
beyond that limit. In addition, certain of these instruments are relatively new
and without a significant trading history. As a result, there is no assurance
that an active secondary market will develop or continue to exist. The daily
limit governs only price movements during a particular trading day and therefore
does not limit potential losses because the limit may work to prevent the
liquidation of unfavorable positions. For example, futures prices have
occasionally moved to the daily limit for several consecutive trading days with
little or no trading, thereby preventing prompt liquidation of positions and
subjecting some holders of futures contracts to substantial losses. Lack of a
liquid market for any reason may prevent VCA 2 from liquidating an unfavorable
position and VCA 2 would remain obligated to meet margin requirements and
continue to incur losses until the position is closed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT OPTIONS
As described in the Prospectus, VCA 2 may engage in certain transactions
involving options. This additional information on those instruments should be
read in conjunction with the Prospectus.
In addition to those described in the Prospectus, options have other risks,
primarily related to liquidity. A position in an exchange-traded option may be
closed out only on an exchange, board of trade or other trading facility which
provides a secondary market for an option of the same series. Although VCA 2
will generally purchase or write only those exchange-traded options for which
there appears to be an active secondary market, there is no assurance that a
liquid secondary market on an exchange will exist for any particular option, or
at any particular time, and for some options no secondary market on an exchange
or otherwise may exist. In such
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event it might not be possible to effect closing transactions in particular
options, with the result that VCA 2 would have to exercise its options in order
to realize any profit and would incur brokerage commissions upon the exercise of
such options and upon the subsequent disposition of underlying securities
acquired through the exercise of call options or upon the purchase of underlying
securities for the exercise of put options. If VCA 2 as a covered call option
writer is unable to effect a closing purchase transaction in a secondary market,
it will not be able to sell the underlying security until the option expires or
it delivers the underlying security upon exercise.
Reasons for the absence of a liquid secondary market on an exchange include the
following: (i) there may be insufficient trading interest in certain options;
(ii) restrictions imposed by an exchange on opening transactions or closing
transactions or both; (iii) trading halts, suspensions or other restrictions may
be imposed with respect to particular classes or series of options or underlying
securities; (iv) unusual or unforeseen circumstances may interrupt normal
operations on an exchange; (v) the facilities of an exchange or a clearing
corporation may not at all times be adequate to handle current trading volume;
or (vi) one or more exchanges could, for economic or other reasons, decide or be
compelled at some future date to discontinue the trading of options (or a
particular class or series of options), in which event the secondary market on
that exchange (or in the class or series of options) would cease to exist,
although outstanding options on that exchange that had been issued by a clearing
corporation as a result of trades on that exchange would continue to be
exercisable in accordance with their terms. There is no assurance that higher
than anticipated trading activity or other unforeseen events might not, at
times, render certain of the facilities of any of the clearing corporations
inadequate, and thereby result in the institution by an exchange of special
procedures which may interfere with the timely execution of customers' orders.
The purchase and sale of over-the-counter ("OTC") options will also be subject
to certain risks. Unlike exchange-traded options, OTC options generally do not
have a continuous liquid market. Consequently, VCA 2 will generally be able to
realize the value of an OTC option it has purchased only by exercising it or
reselling it to the dealer who issued it. Similarly, when VCA 2 writes an OTC
option, it generally will be able to close out the OTC option prior to its
expiration only by entering into a closing purchase transaction with the dealer
to which VCA 2 originally wrote the OTC option. There can be no assurance that
VCA 2 will be able to liquidate an OTC option at a favorable price at any time
prior to expiration. In the event of insolvency of the other party, VCA 2 may be
unable to liquidate an OTC option.
Options on Equity Securities. VCA 2 may purchase and write (i.e., sell) put and
call options on equity securities that are traded on U.S. securities exchanges,
are listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation
System ("NASDAQ"), or that result from privately negotiated transactions with
broker-dealers. A call option is a short-term contract pursuant to which the
purchaser or holder, in return for a premium paid, has the right to buy the
security underlying the option at a specified exercise price at any time during
the term of the option. The writer of the call option, who receives the premium,
has the obligation, upon exercise of the option, to deliver the underlying
security against payment of the exercise price. A put option is a similar
contract which gives the purchaser or holder, in return for a premium, the right
to sell the underlying security at a specified price during the term of the
option. The writer of the put, who receives the premium, has the obligation to
buy the underlying security at the exercise price upon exercise by the holder of
the put.
VCA 2 will write only "covered" options on stocks. A call option is covered if:
(1) VCA 2 owns the security underlying the option; or (2) VCA 2 has an absolute
and immediate right to acquire that security without additional cash
consideration (or for additional cash consideration held in a segregated account
by its custodian) upon conversion or exchange of other securities it holds; or
(3) VCA 2 holds on a share-for-share basis a call on the same security as the
call written where the exercise price of the call held is equal to or less than
the exercise price of the call written or greater than the exercise price of the
call written if the difference is maintained by VCA 2 in cash, U.S. government
securities or other liquid unencumbered assets in a segregated account with its
custodian. A put option is covered if: (1) VCA 2 deposits and maintains with its
custodian in a segregated account cash, U.S. government securities or other
liquid unencumbered assets having a value equal to or greater than the exercise
price of the option; or (2) VCA 2 holds on a share-for-share basis a put on the
same security as the put written where the exercise price of the put held is
equal to or greater than the exercise price of the put written or less than the
exercise price if the difference is maintained by VCA 2 in cash, U.S. government
securities or other liquid unencumbered assets in a segregated account with its
custodian.
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VCA 2 may also purchase "protective puts" (i.e., put options acquired for the
purpose of protecting a VCA 2 security from a decline in market value). The loss
to VCA 2 is limited to the premium paid for, and transaction costs in connection
with, the put plus the initial excess, if any, of the market price of the
underlying security over the exercise price. However, if the market price of the
security underlying the put rises, the profit VCA 2 realizes on the sale of the
security will be reduced by the premium paid for the put option less any amount
(net of transaction costs) for which the put may be sold.
VCA 2 may also purchase putable and callable equity securities, which are
securities coupled with a put or call option provided by the issuer.
VCA 2 may purchase call options for hedging or investment purposes. VCA 2 does
not intend to invest more than 5% of its net assets at any one time in the
purchase of call options on stocks.
If the writer of an exchange-traded option wishes to terminate the obligation,
he or she may effect a "closing purchase transaction" by buying an option of the
same series as the option previously written. Similarly, the holder of an option
may liquidate his or her position by exercise of the option or by effecting a
"closing sale transaction" by selling an option of the same series as the option
previously purchased. There is no guarantee that closing purchase or closing
sale transactions can be effected.
Options on Debt Securities. VCA 2 may purchase and write exchange-traded and OTC
put and call options on debt securities. Options on debt securities are similar
to options on stock, except that the option holder has the right to take or make
delivery of a debt security, rather than stock.
VCA 2 will write only "covered" options. Options on debt securities are covered
in the same manner as options on stocks, discussed above, except that, in the
case of call options on U.S. Treasury Bills, VCA 2 might own U.S. Treasury Bills
of a different series from those underlying the call option, but with a
principal amount and value corresponding to the option contract amount and a
maturity date no later than that of the securities deliverable under the call
option.
VCA 2 may also write straddles (i.e., a combination of a call and a put written
on the same security at the same strike price where the same issue of the
security is considered as the cover for both the put and the call). In such
cases, VCA 2 will also segregate or deposit for the benefit of VCA 2's broker
cash or other liquid unencumbered assets equivalent to the amount, if any, by
which the put is "in the money." It is contemplated that VCA 2's use of
straddles will be limited to 5% of VCA 2's net assets (meaning that the
securities used for cover or segregated as described above will not exceed 5% of
VCA 2's net assets at the time the straddle is written).
VCA 2 may purchase "protective puts" in an effort to protect the value of a
security that it owns against a substantial decline in market value. Protective
puts on debt securities operate in the same manner as protective puts on equity
securities, described above. VCA 2 may wish to protect certain securities
against a decline in market value at a time when put options on those particular
securities are not available for purchase. VCA 2 may therefore purchase a put
option on securities it does not hold. While changes in the value of the put
should generally offset changes in the value of the securities being hedged, the
correlation between the two values may not be as close in these transactions as
in transactions in which VCA 2 purchases a put option on an underlying security
it owns.
VCA 2 may also purchase call options on debt securities for hedging or
investment purposes. VCA 2 does not intend to invest more than 5% of its net
assets at any one time in the purchase of call options on debt securities.
VCA 2 may also purchase putable and callable debt securities, which are
securities coupled with a put or call option provided by the issuer.
VCA 2 may enter into closing purchase or sale transactions in a manner similar
to that discussed above in connection with options on equity securities.
Options on Stock Indices. VCA 2 may purchase and sell put and call options on
stock indices traded on national securities
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exchanges, listed on NASDAQ or OTC options. Options on stock indices are similar
to options on stock except that, rather than the right to take or make delivery
of stock at a specified price, an option on a stock index gives the holder the
right to receive, upon exercise of the option, an amount of cash if the closing
level of the stock index upon which the option is based is greater than in the
case of a call, or less than, in the case of a put, the strike price of the
option. This amount of cash is equal to such difference between the closing
price of the index and the strike price of the option times a specified multiple
(the "multiplier"). If the option is exercised, the writer is obligated, in
return for the premium received, to make delivery of this amount. Unlike stock
options, all settlements are in cash, and gain or loss depends on price
movements in the stock market generally (or in a particular industry or segment
of the market) rather than price movements in individual stocks.
VCA 2 will write only "covered" options on stock indices. A call option is
covered if VCA 2 follows the segregation requirements set forth in this
paragraph. When VCA 2 writes a call option on a broadly based stock market
index, it will segregate or put into escrow with its custodian or pledge to a
broker as collateral for the option, cash, U.S. government securities or other
liquid unencumbered assets, or "qualified securities" (defined below) with a
market value at the time the option is written of not less than 100% of the
current index value times the multiplier times the number of contracts. A
"qualified security" is an equity security which is listed on a national
securities exchange or listed on NASDAQ against which VCA 2 has not written a
stock call option and which has not been hedged by VCA 2 by the sale of stock
index futures. When VCA 2 writes a call option on an industry or market segment
index, it will segregate or put into escrow with its custodian or pledge to a
broker as collateral for the option, cash, U.S. government securities or other
liquid unencumbered assets, or at least five qualified securities, all of which
are stocks of issuers in such industry or market segment, with a market value at
the time the option is written of not less than 100% of the current index value
times the multiplier times the number of contracts. Such stocks will include
stocks which represent at least 50% of the weighting of the industry or market
segment index and will represent at least 50% of VCA 2's holdings in that
industry or market segment. No individual security will represent more than 15%
of the amount so segregated, pledged or escrowed in the case of broadly based
stock market stock options or 25% of such amount in the case of industry or
market segment index options. If at the close of business on any day the market
value of such qualified securities so segregated, escrowed, or pledged falls
below 100% of the current index value times the multiplier times the number of
contracts, VCA 2 will so segregate, escrow, or pledge an amount in cash, U.S.
government securities, or other liquid unencumbered assets equal in value to the
difference. In addition, when VCA 2 writes a call on an index which is
in-the-money at the time the call is written, it will segregate with its
custodian or pledge to the broker as collateral, cash or U.S. government
securities or other liquid unencumbered assets equal in value to the amount by
which the call is in-the-money times the multiplier times the number of
contracts. Any amount segregated pursuant to the foregoing sentence may be
applied to VCA 2's obligation to segregate additional amounts in the event that
the market value of the qualified securities falls below 100% of the current
index value times the multiplier times the number of contracts.
A call option is also covered if VCA 2 holds a call on the same index as the
call written where the strike price of the call held is equal to or less than
the strike price of the call written or greater than the strike price of the
call written if the difference is maintained by VCA 2 in cash, U.S. government
securities or other liquid unencumbered assets in a segregated account with its
custodian.
A put option is covered if: (1) VCA 2 holds in a segregated account cash, U.S.
government securities or other liquid unencumbered assets of a value equal to
the strike price times the multiplier times the number of contracts; or (2) VCA
2 holds a put on the same index as the put written where the strike price of the
put held is equal to or greater than the strike price of the put written or less
than the strike price of the put written if the difference is maintained by VCA
2 in cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid unencumbered assets in a
segregated account with its custodian.
VCA 2 may purchase put and call options on stock indices for hedging or
investment purposes. VCA 2 does not intend to invest more than 5% of its net
assets at any one time in the purchase of puts and calls on stock indices. VCA 2
may effect closing sale and purchase transactions involving options on stock
indices, as described above in connection with stock options.
The distinctive characteristics of options on stock indices create certain risks
that are not present with stock options. Index prices may be distorted if
trading of certain stocks included in the index is interrupted. Trading in the
index options also may be interrupted in certain circumstances, such as if
trading were halted in a substantial number of stocks included in the index. If
this occurred, VCA 2
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would not be able to close out options which it had purchased or written and, if
restrictions on exercise were imposed, might be unable to exercise an option it
holds, which could result in substantial losses to VCA 2. Price movements in VCA
2's equity security holdings probably will not correlate precisely with
movements in the level of the index and, therefore, in writing a call on a stock
index VCA 2 bears the risk that the price of the securities held by VCA 2 may
not increase as much as the index. In such event, VCA 2 would bear a loss on the
call which is not completely offset by movement in the price of VCA 2's equity
securities. It is also possible that the index may rise when VCA 2's securities
do not rise in value. If this occurred, VCA 2 would experience a loss on the
call which is not offset by an increase in the value of its securities holdings
and might also experience a loss in its securities holdings. In addition, when
VCA 2 has written a call, there is also a risk that the market may decline
between the time VCA 2 has a call exercised against it, at a price which is
fixed as of the closing level of the index on the date of exercise, and the time
VCA 2 is able to sell stocks in its portfolio. As with stock options, VCA 2 will
not learn that an index option has been exercised until the day following the
exercise date but, unlike a call on stock where VCA 2 would be able to deliver
the underlying securities in settlement, VCA 2 may have to sell part of its
stock portfolio in order to make settlement in cash, and the price of such
stocks might decline before they can be sold. This timing risk makes certain
strategies involving more than one option substantially more risky with options
in stock indices than with stock options.
There are also certain special risks involved in purchasing put and call options
on stock indices. If VCA 2 holds an index option and exercises it before final
determination of the closing index value for that day, it runs the risk that the
level of the underlying index may change before closing. If such a change causes
the exercise option to fall out of-the-money, VCA 2 will be required to pay the
difference between the closing index value and the strike price of the option
(times the applicable multiplier) to the assigned writer. Although VCA 2 may be
able to minimize the risk by withholding exercise instructions until just before
the daily cutoff time or by selling rather than exercising an option when the
index level is close to the exercise price, it may not be possible to eliminate
this risk entirely because the cutoff times for index options may be earlier
than those fixed for other types of options and may occur before definitive
closing index values are announced.
Options on Foreign Currencies. VCA 2 may purchase and write put and call options
on foreign currencies traded on U.S. or foreign securities exchanges or boards
of trade. Options on foreign currencies are similar to options on stock, except
that the option holder has the right to take or make delivery of a specified
amount of foreign currency, rather than stock. VCA 2's successful use of options
on foreign currencies depends upon the investment manager's ability to predict
the direction of the currency exchange markets and political conditions, which
requires different skills and techniques than predicting changes in the
securities markets generally. In addition, the correlation between movements in
the price of options and the price of currencies being hedged is imperfect.
Options on Futures Contracts. VCA 2 may enter into certain transactions
involving options on futures contracts. VCA 2 will utilize these types of
options for the same purpose that it uses the underlying futures contract. An
option on a futures contract gives the purchaser or holder the right, but not
the obligation, to assume a position in a futures contract (a long position if
the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified
price at any time during the option exercise period. The writer of the option is
required upon exercise to assume an offsetting futures position (a short
position if the option is a call and long position if the option is a put). Upon
exercise of the option, the assumption of offsetting futures positions by the
writer and holder of the option will be accomplished by delivery of the
accumulated balance in the writer's futures margin account which represents the
amount by which the market price of the futures contract, at exercise, exceeds,
in the case of a call, or is less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price
of the option on the futures contract. As an alternative to exercise, the holder
or writer of an option may terminate a position by selling or purchasing an
option of the same series. There is no guarantee that such closing transactions
can be effected. VCA 2 intends to utilize options on futures contracts for the
same purposes that it uses the underlying futures contracts.
Options on futures contracts are subject to risks similar to those described
above with respect to options on securities, options on stock indices, and
futures contracts. These risks include the risk that the investment manager may
not correctly predict changes in the market, the risk of imperfect correlation
between the option and the securities being hedged, and the risk that there
might not be a liquid secondary market for the option. There is also the risk of
imperfect correlation between the option and the underlying futures contract. If
there were no liquid secondary market for a particular option on a futures
contract, VCA 2 might have to exercise an option it held in order to realize any
profit and might continue to be obligated under an option it had written until
the option expired or was exercised. If VCA 2 were unable to close out an option
it had written on a futures contract, it would continue to be required to
maintain
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initial margin and make variation margin payments with respect to the option
position until the option expired or was exercised against VCA 2.
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a contract obligating one party
to purchase and the other party to sell one currency for another currency at a
future date and price. When investing in foreign securities, VCA 2 may enter
into such contracts in anticipation of or to protect itself against fluctuations
in currency exchange rates.
VCA 2 generally will not enter into a forward contract with a term of greater
than 1 year. At the maturity of a forward contract, VCA 2 may either sell the
security and make delivery of the foreign currency or it may retain the security
and terminate its contractual obligation to deliver the foreign currency by
purchasing an "offsetting" contract with the same currency trader obligating it
to purchase, on the same maturity date, the same amount of the foreign currency.
VCA 2's successful use of forward contracts depends upon the investment
manager's ability to predict the direction of currency exchange markets and
political conditions, which requires different skills and techniques than
predicting changes in the securities markets generally.
INTEREST RATE SWAP TRANSACTIONS
VCA 2 may enter into interest rate swap transactions. Interest rate swaps, in
their most basic form, involve the exchange by one party with another party of
their respective commitments to pay or receive interest. For example, VCA 2
might exchange its right to receive certain floating rate payments in exchange
for another party's right to receive fixed rate payments. Interest rate swaps
can take a variety of other forms, such as agreements to pay the net differences
between two different indices or rates, even if the parties do not own the
underlying instruments. Despite their differences in form, the function of
interest rate swaps is generally the same -- to increase or decrease exposure to
long- or short-term interest rates. For example, VCA 2 may enter into a swap
transaction to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or a
portion of its portfolio or to protect against any increase in the price of
securities the Account anticipates purchasing at a later date. VCA 2 will
maintain appropriate liquid assets in a segregated custodial account to cover
its obligations under swap agreements.
The use of swap agreements is subject to certain risks. As with options and
futures, if the investment manager's prediction of interest rate movements is
incorrect, VCA 2's total return will be less than if the Account had not used
swaps. In addition, if the counterparty's creditworthiness declines, the value
of the swap would likely decline. Moreover, there is no guarantee that VCA 2
could eliminate its exposure under an outstanding swap agreement by entering
into an offsetting swap agreement with the same or another party.
LOANS OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
VCA 2 may from time to time lend its portfolio securities to broker-dealers,
qualified banks and certain institutional investors provided that such loans are
made pursuant to written agreements and are continuously secured by collateral
in the form of cash, U.S. Government securities or irrevocable standby letters
of credit in an amount equal to at least the market value at all times of the
loaned securities. During the time portfolio securities are on loan, VCA 2
continues to receive the interest and dividends, or amounts equivalent thereto,
on the loaned securities while receiving a fee from the borrower or earning
interest on the investment of the cash collateral. The right to terminate the
loan is given to either party subject to appropriate notice. Upon termination of
the loan, the borrower returns to the lender securities identical to the loaned
securities. VCA 2 does not have the right to vote securities on loan, but would
terminate the loan and regain the right to vote if that were considered
important with respect to the investment. The primary risk in lending securities
is that the borrower may become insolvent on a day on which the loaned security
is rapidly advancing in price. In such event, if the borrower fails to return
the loaned securities, the existing collateral might be insufficient to purchase
back the full amount of stock loaned, and the borrower would be unable to
furnish additional collateral. The borrower would be liable for any shortage but
VCA 2 would be an unsecured creditor as to such shortage and might not be able
to recover all or any of it. However, this
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risk may be minimized by a careful selection of borrowers and securities to be
lent.
VCA 2 will not lend its portfolio securities to entities affiliated with
Prudential, including Prudential Securities Incorporated. This will not affect
VCA 2's ability to maximize its securities lending opportunities.
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE
VCA 2 has no fixed policy with respect to portfolio turnover, which is an index
determined by dividing the lesser of the purchases or sales of portfolio
securities during the year by the monthly average of the aggregate value of the
portfolio securities owned during the year. VCA 2 seeks long term growth of
capital rather than short-term trading profits. However, during any period when
changing economic or market conditions are anticipated, successful management
requires an aggressive response to such changes which may result in portfolio
shifts that may significantly increase the rate of portfolio turnover. The rate
of portfolio activity will normally affect the brokerage expenses of VCA 2. The
annual portfolio turnover rate was 81% in 1999 and 43% in 1998.
PORTFOLIO BROKERAGE AND RELATED PRACTICES
In connection with decisions to buy and sell securities for VCA 2, brokers and
dealers to effect the transactions must be selected and brokerage commissions,
if any, negotiated. Transactions on a stock exchange in equity securities will
be executed primarily through brokers that will receive a commission paid by VCA
2. Fixed income securities, on the other hand, as well as equity securities
traded in the over-the-counter market, will not normally incur any brokerage
commissions. These securities are generally traded on a "net" basis with dealers
acting as principals for their own accounts without a stated commission,
although the price of the security usually includes a profit to the dealer. In
underwritten offerings, securities are purchased at a fixed price that includes
an amount of compensation to the underwriter, generally referred to as the
underwriter's concession or discount. Certain of these securities may also be
purchased directly from an issuer, in which case neither commissions nor
discounts are paid.
In placing orders of securities transactions, primary consideration is given to
obtaining the most favorable price and efficient execution. An attempt is made
to effect each transaction at a price and commission, if any, that provides the
most favorable total cost or proceeds reasonably attainable in the
circumstances. However, a higher commission than would otherwise be necessary
for a particular transaction may be paid when to do so would appear to further
the goal of obtaining the best available execution.
In connection with any securities transaction that involves a commission
payment, the commission is negotiated with the broker on the basis of the
quality and quantity of execution services that the broker provides, in light of
generally prevailing commission rates. Periodically, Prudential and PIC review
the allocation among brokers of orders for equity securities and the commissions
that were paid.
When selecting a broker or dealer in connection with a transaction for VCA 2,
consideration is given to whether the broker or dealer has furnished PIC with
certain services, provided this does not jeopardize the objective of obtaining
the best price and execution. These services, which include statistical and
economic data and research reports on particular companies and industries, are
services that brokerage houses customarily provide to institutional investors.
PIC uses these services in connection with all of its investment activities, and
some of the data or services obtained in connection with the execution of
transactions for VCA 2 may be used in connection with the execution of
transactions for other investment accounts. Conversely, brokers and dealers
furnishing such services may be selected for the execution of transactions of
such other accounts, while the data or service may be used in connection with
investment management for VCA 2. Although Prudential's present policy is not to
permit higher commissions to be paid for transactions for VCA 2 in order to
secure research and statistical services from brokers or dealers, Prudential
might in the future authorize the payment of higher commissions, but only with
the prior concurrence of the VCA 2 Committee, if it is determined that the
higher commissions are necessary in order to secure desired research and are
reasonable in relation to all of the services that the broker or dealer
provides.
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When investment opportunities arise that may be appropriate for more than one
entity for which Prudential serves as investment manager or adviser, one entity
will not be favored over another and allocations of investments among them will
be made in an impartial manner believed to be equitable to each entity involved.
The allocations will be based on each entity's investment objectives and its
current cash and investment positions. Because the various entities for which
Prudential acts as investment manager or adviser have different investment
objectives and positions, from time to time a particular security may be
purchased for one or more such entities while, at the same time, such security
may be sold for another.
An affiliated broker may be employed to execute brokerage transactions on behalf
of VCA 2 as long as the commissions are reasonable and fair compared to the
commissions received by other brokers in connection with comparable transactions
involving similar securities being purchased or sold on a securities exchange
during a comparable period of time. During 1999, 1998, and 1997, $23,040,
$15,138 and $17,761, respectively, was paid to Prudential Securities
Incorporated, an affiliated broker. For 1999, the commissions paid to this
affiliated broker constituted 1.2% of the total commissions paid by VCA 2 for
that year, and the transactions through this affiliated broker accounted for
1.7% of the aggregate dollar amount of transactions for VCA 2 involving the
payment of commissions. VCA 2 may not engage in any transactions in which
Prudential or its affiliates, including Prudential Securities Incorporated, acts
as principal, including over-the-counter purchases and negotiated trades in
which such a party acts as a principal.
Prudential or PIC may enter into business transactions with brokers or dealers
for purposes other than the execution of portfolio securities transactions for
accounts Prudential manages. These other transactions will not affect the
selection of brokers or dealers in connection with portfolio transactions for
VCA 2.
During the calendar year 1999, $1,930,522 was paid to various brokers in
connection with securities transactions for VCA 2. The equivalent figures for
1998 and 1997 were $1,184,991 and $1,102,637, respectively.
CUSTODY OF SECURITIES
State Street Bank and Trust Company, 801 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Missouri
64105, is custodian of VCA 2's assets and maintains certain books and records in
connection therewith.
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THE VCA 2 COMMITTEE
VCA 2 is managed by The Prudential Variable Contract Account-2 Committee ("VCA 2
Committee"). The members of the Committee are elected by the persons having
voting rights in respect of the VCA 2 Account. The affairs of the Account are
conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Account. The
members of the Account's Committee, the Account's Secretary and Treasurer and
the principal occupation of each during the past five years are shown below.
VCA 2 COMMITTEE*
JOHN R. STRANGFELD, 46, Executive Vice President, Global Asset Management, since
1998; Chief Executive Officer, Private Asset Management Group (PAMG), from 1996
to 1998; President, PAMG, from 1994 to 1996: prior to 1996 Senior Managing
Director. Address: 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three, Newark, New Jersey
07102.
SAUL K. FENSTER, 67, Director--President of New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Address: 323 Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard, Newark, New Jersey 07102.
W. SCOTT MCDONALD, JR., 63, Director--Vice President, Kaludis Consulting Group
since 1997; 1995 to 1996: Principal, Scott McDonald & Associates; Prior to 1995:
Executive Vice President of Fairleigh Dickinson University. Address: 9 Zamrok
Way, Morristown, New Jersey 07960.
JOSEPH WEBER, 76, Director--Vice President, Interclass (international corporate
learning). Address: 37 Beachmont Terrace, North Caldwell, New Jersey 07006.
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* Certain actions of the Committee, including the annual continuance of the
Agreement for Investment Management Services between the Account and Prudential,
must be approved by a majority of the Members of the Committee who are not
interested persons of Prudential, its affiliates or the Account as defined in
the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). Messrs. Fenster, McDonald,
and Weber are not interested persons of Prudential, its affiliates, or the
Account. However, Mr. Fenster is President of the New Jersey Institute of
Technology. Prudential has issued a group annuity contract to the Institute and
provides group life and group health insurance to its employees.
OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT DIRECTORS
DAVID R. ODENATH, Jr., Vice President--Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Operating Officer, Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC (PIFM), since
1999; Prior to 1999, Senior Vice President of PaineWebber Group, Inc. Address:
100 Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three, 14th Floor, Newark, New Jersey
07102.
LEE D. AUGSBURGER, Secretary--Assistant General Counsel of Prudential since
1997; prior to 1997, consultant with Price Waterhouse LLP. Address: 100
Mulberry Street, Gateway Center 3, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102.
WILLIAM V. HEALEY, Assistant Secretary--Vice President and Associate General
Counsel of Prudential and Chief Legal Officer of Prudential Investments, since
1998; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, since 1999; Prior to 1998,
Associate General Counsel of the Dreyfus Corporation (Dreyfus), a subsidiary of
Mellon Bank N.A. Address: 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three, 4th Floor,
Newark, New Jersey 07102.
C. CHRISTOPHER SPRAGUE, Assistant Secretary--Assistant General Counsel of
Prudential since 1994. Address: 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway Center 3, 4th
Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07102.
GRACE C. TORRES, Treasurer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer--First
Vice President of PIFM since 1996; Prior to 1996: First Vice President of
Prudential Securities Inc. Address: 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway Center Three,
Newark, New Jersey 07102.
STEPHEN M. UNGERMAN, Assistant Treasurer--Vice President and Tax Director of
Prudential Investments since 1996; Prior to 1996: First Vice President of
Prudential Mutual Fund Management, Inc. Address: 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway
Center Three, Newark, New Jersey 07102.
REMUNERATION OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEES AND CERTAIN AFFILIATED PERSONS
No member of the VCA 2 Committee nor any other person (other than Prudential)
receives remuneration from the Account. Prudential pays certain of the expenses
relating to the operation of, including all compensation paid to members of the
Committee, its Chairman, its Secretary and Treasurer. No member of the VCA 2
Committee, its Chairman, its Secretary or Treasurer who is also an officer,
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Director or employee of Prudential or an affiliate of Prudential is entitled to
any fee for his services as a member or officer of the Committee.
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
DIRECTORS
FRANKLIN E. AGNEW--Director since 1994 (current term expires April, 2005).
Member, Committee on Finance & Dividends; Member, Corporate Governance
Committee. Business consultant since 1987. Chief Financial Officer, H.J. Heinz
from 1971 to 1986. Mr. Agnew is also a director of Erie Plastics Corporation.
Age 65. Address: 600 Grant Street, Suite 660, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
FREDERIC K. BECKER--Director since 1994 (current term expires April, 2005).
Member, Auditing Committee; Member, Corporate Governance Committee. President,
Wilentz Goldman and Spitzer, P.A. (law firm) since 1989, with firm since 1960.
Age 64. Address: 90 Woodbridge Center Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095.
GILBERT F. CASELLAS--Director since 1998 (current term expires April, 2003).
Member, Compensation Committee. President and Chief Operating Officer, The
Swarthmore Group, Inc. since 1999. Partner, McConnell Valdes, LLP in 1998.
Chairman, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 1994 to 1998. Age
47. Address: 1646 West Chester Pike, Suite 3, West Chester, PA 19382.
JAMES G. CULLEN--Director since 1994 (current term expires April, 2001). Member,
Compensation Committee; Member, Committee on Business Ethics. President & Chief
Operating Officer, Bell Atlantic Corporation, since 1998. President & Chief
Executive Officer, Telecom Group, Bell Atlantic Corporation, from 1997 to 1998.
Vice Chairman, Bell Atlantic Corporation from 1995 to 1997. President, Bell
Atlantic Corporation from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Cullen is also a director of Bell
Atlantic Corporation and Johnson & Johnson. Age 57. Address: 1310 North Court
House Road, 11th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22201.
CAROLYNE K. DAVIS--Director since 1989 (current term expires April, 2001).
Member, Committee on Business Ethics; Member, Compensation Committee.
Independent Health Care Advisor since 1997. Health Care Advisor, Ernst & Young,
LLP from 1985 to 1997. Dr. Davis is also a director of Beckman Coulter
Instruments, Inc., Merck & Co., Inc., Minimed Incorporated, Science Applications
International Corporation, and Beverley Enterprises. Age 68. Address: 751 Broad
Street, 21st Floor, Newark, NJ 07102-3777.
ROGER A. ENRICO--Director since 1994 (current term expires April, 2002). Member,
Committees on Nominations & Corporate Governance; Member, Compensation
Committee. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo, Inc. since 1996. Mr.
Enrico originally joined PepsiCo, Inc. in 1971. Mr. Enrico is also a director of
A.H. Belo Corporation, Target Corporation, and Electronic Data Systems. Age 55.
Address: 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577.
ALLAN D. GILMOUR--Director since 1995 (current term expires April, 2003).
Member, Investment Committee; Member, Committee on Finance & Dividends. Retired
since 1995. Vice Chairman, Ford Motor Company, from 1993 to 1995. Mr. Gilmour
originally joined Ford in 1960. Mr. Gilmour is also a director of Whirlpool
Corporation, MediaOne Group, Inc., The Dow Chemical Company and DTE Energy
Company. Age 65. Address: 751 Broad Street, 21st Floor, Newark, NJ 07102-3777.
WILLIAM H. GRAY III--Director since 1991 (current term expires April, 2004).
Chairman, Committees on Nominations & Corporate Governance. Member, Executive
Committee; Member, Committee on Business Ethics. President and Chief Executive
Officer, The College Fund/UNCF since 1991. Mr. Gray served in Congress from 1979
to 1991. Mr. Gray is also a director of Chase Manhattan Corporation, Chase
Manhattan Bank, Municipal Bond Investors Assurance Corporation, Rockwell
International Corporation, Warner-Lambert Company, CBS Corporation, Electronic
Data Systems, and Ezgov.com, Inc. Age 58. Address: 8260 Willow Oaks Corp.
Drive, Fairfax,VA 22031-4511.
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JON F. HANSON--Director since 1991 (current term expires April, 2003). Member,
Investment Committee; Member, Committee on Business Ethics. Chairman, Hampshire
Management Company since 1976. Mr. Hanson is also a director of James E. Hanson
Management Company, Neumann Distributors, Inc., United Water Resources, and
Consolidated Delivery and Logistics. Age 63. Address: 235 Moore Street, Suite
200, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
GLEN H. HINER--Director since 1997 (current term expires April, 2001). Member,
Compensation Committee. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Owens Corning
since 1992. Senior Vice President and Group Executive, Plastics Group, General
Electric Company from 1983 to 1991. Mr. Hiner is also a director of Dana
Corporation, Owens Corning, and Kohler, Co. Age 65. Address: One Owens Corning
Parkway, Toledo, OH 43659.
CONSTANCE J. HORNER--Director since 1994 (current term expires April, 2002).
Member, Auditing Committee; Member, Committees on Nominations & Corporate
Governance. Guest Scholar, The Brookings Institution since 1993. Ms. Horner is
also a director of Foster Wheeler Corporation, Ingersoll-Rand Company, and
Pfizer, Inc. Age 58. Address: 1775 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C.
20036-2188.
GAYNOR N. KELLEY--Director since 1997 (current term expires April, 2001).
Member, Auditing Committee. Retired since 1996. Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, The Perkin Elmer Corporation from 1990 to 1996. Mr. Kelley is also a
director of Hercules Incorporated and Alliant Techsystems. Age 68. Address:
751 Broad Street, 21st Floor, Newark, NJ 07102-3777.
BURTON G. MALKIEL--Director since 1978 (current term expires April, 2002).
Chairman, Investment Committee; Member, Executive Committee; Member, Committee
on Finance & Dividends. Professor of Economics, Princeton University, since
1988. Dr. Malkiel is also a director of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Gestinova, Baker
Fentress & Company, The Jeffrey Company, Select Sector SPDR Trusts, and Vanguard
Group, Inc. Age 67. Address: Princeton University, Department of Economics, 110
Fisher Hall, Prospect Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08544-1021.
ARTHUR F. RYAN--Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer and President of
Prudential since 1994. President and Chief Operating Officer, Chase Manhattan
Bank from 1990 to 1994, with Chase since 1972. Age 57. Address: 751 Broad
Street, Newark, NJ 07102-3777.
IDA F.S. SCHMERTZ--Director since 1997 (current term expires April, 2004).
Member, Audit Committee. Principal, Investment Strategies International since
1994. Age 65. Address: 751 Broad Street, 21st Floor, Newark, NJ 07102-3777.
CHARLES R. SITTER--Director since 1995 (current term expires April, 2003).
Member, Committee on Finance & Dividend; Member, Investment Committee. Retired
since 1996. President, Exxon Corporation from 1993 to 1996. Mr. Sitter began his
career with Exxon in 1957. Age 69. Address: 5959 Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving,
TX 75039-2298.
DONALD L. STAHELI--Director since 1995 (current term expires April, 2003).
Member, Compensation Committee; Member, Auditing Committee. Retired since 1996.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Continental Grain Company from 1994 to
1997. President and Chief Executive Officer, Continental Grain Company from 1988
to 1994. Age 68 Address: 47 East South Temple, #501, Salt Lake City, UT 84150.
RICHARD M. THOMSON--Director since 1976 (current term expires April, 2004).
Chairman, Executive Committee; Chairman, Compensation Committee. Retired since
1998. Chairman of the Board, The Toronto-Dominion Bank from 1997 to 1998.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 1978 to 1997. Mr. Thomson is also a
director of CGC, Inc., INCO, Limited, S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., The Thomson
Corporation, Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd., The Toronto-Dominion Bank,
Ontario Power Generation, Inc., Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and
TrizecHahn Corporation. Age 66. Address: P.O. Box 1, Toronto-Dominion Centre,
Toronto, Ontario, M5K 1A2, Canada.
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JAMES A. UNRUH--Director since 1996 (current term expires April, 2004). Member,
Committees on Nominations & Corporate Governance; Member, Investment Committee.
Founding Member, Alerion Capital Group, LLC since 1998. Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Unisys Corporation, from 1990 to 1997. Mr. Unruh is also a
director of Moss Software, Inc. Age 59. Address: 751 Broad Street, 21st Floor,
Newark, NJ 07102-3777.
P. ROY VAGELOS, M.D.--Director since 1989 (current term expires April, 2001).
Chairman, Auditing Committee; Member, Executive Committee; Member, Committees on
Nominations & Corporate Governance. Chairman, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals since
1995. Chairman, Advanced Medicines, Inc. since 1997. Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer and President, Merck & Co., Inc. from 1986 to 1995. Dr. Vagelos
originally joined Merck in 1975. Dr. Vagelos is also a director of The Estee
Lauder Companies, Inc. and PepsiCo., Inc. Age 70. Address: One Crossroads Drive,
Building A, 3rd Floor, Bedminster, NJ 07921.
STANLEY C. VAN NESS--Director since 1990 (current term expires April, 2002).
Chairman, Committee on Business Ethics; Member, Executive Committee; Member,
Auditing Committee. Partner, Herbert, Van Ness, Cayci & Goodell (law firm) since
1998. Counselor at Law, Picco Herbert Kennedy (law firm) from 1990 to 1998. Mr.
Van Ness is also a director of Jersey Central Power & Light Company. Age 66.
Address: 22 Chambers Street, Princeton, NJ 08542.
PAUL A. VOLCKER--Director since 1988 (current term expires April, 2004).
Chairman, Committee on Finance & Dividends; Member, Executive Committee; Member,
Committee on Nominations & Corporate Governance. Consultant since 1997. Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, Wolfensohn & Co., Inc. 1995 to 1996. Chairman,
James D. Wolfensohn, Inc. 1988 to 1995. Mr. Volcker is also a director of
Nestle, S.A,. and as well as a Member of the Board of Overseers of TIAA-CREF.
Age 72. Address: 610 Fifth Avenue, Suite 420, New York, NY 10020.
JOSEPH H. WILLIAMS--Director since 1994 (current term expires April, 2002).
Member, Committee on Finance & Dividends; Member, Investment Committee.
Director, The Williams Companies since 1979. Chairman & Chief Executive Officer,
The Williams Companies from 1979 to 1993. Mr. Williams is also a director of The
Orvis Company, and AEA Investors, Inc. Age 66. Address: One Williams Center,
Tulsa, OK 74172.
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
ARTHUR F. RYAN--Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President
since 1994; prior to 1994, President and Chief Operating Officer, Chase
Manhattan Corporation. Age 57.
MICHELE S. DARLING--Executive Vice President, Corporate Governance and Human
Resources since 2000; Executive Vice President, Human Resources from 1997 to
2000; prior to 1997, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Canadian
Imperial Bank of Commerce. Age 46.
ROBERT C. GOLDEN--Executive Vice President, Operations and Systems since 1997;
prior to 1997, Executive Vice President, Prudential Securities. Age 53.
MARK B. GRIER--Executive Vice President, Financial Management since 2000;
Executive Vice President, Corporate Governance from 1998 to 2000; Executive
Vice President, Financial Management from 1997 to 1998; Chief Financial
Officer from 1995 to 1997; prior to 1995, Executive Vice President, Chase
Manhattan Corporation. Age 47.
JEAN D. HAMILTON--Executive Vice President, Prudential Institutional since 1998;
President, Diversified Group since 1995 to 1998; prior to 1995, President,
Prudential Capital Group. Age 53.
RODGER A. LAWSON--Executive Vice President, International Investments & Global
Marketing Communications since 1998; Executive Vice President, Marketing and
Planning from 1996 to 1998; President and CEO, Van Eck Global, from 1994 to
1996; prior to 1994, President and CEO, Global Private Banking, Bankers Trust
Company. Age 53.
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KIYOFUMI SAKAGUCHI--Executive Vice President, International Insurance since
1998; President, International Insurance Group from 1995 to 1998; prior to 1995,
Chairman and CEO, The Prudential Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Japan. Age 57.
JOHN R. STRANGFELD--Executive Vice President, Global Asset Management since
1998; Chief Executive Officer, Private Asset Management Group (PAMG) from 1996
to 1998; President, PAMG, from 1994 to 1996; prior to 1994, Senior Managing
Director. Age 46.
RICHARD J. CARBONE--Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since
1997; Controller, Salomon Brothers, from 1995 to 1997; prior to 1995,
Controller, Bankers Trust. Age 52.
ANTHONY S. PISZEL--Senior Vice President and Controller since 2000; Vice
President and Controller from 1998 to 2000. Vice President, Enterprise Financial
Management from 1997 to 1998; prior to 1997, Chief Financial Officer, Individual
Insurance Group. Age 45.
SUSAN J. BLOUNT--Vice President and Secretary since 1995; prior to 1995,
Assistant General Counsel. Age 42.
C. EDWARD CHAPLIN--Vice President and Treasurer since 1995; prior to 1995,
Managing Director and Assistant Treasurer. Age 43.
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SALE OF GROUP VARIABLE ANNUITY CONTRACTS
Prudential offers the Contracts on a continuous basis through Corporate Office,
regional home office and group sales office employees in those states in which
the Contracts may be lawfully sold. It may also offer the Contracts through
licensed insurance brokers and agents, or through appropriately registered
direct or indirect subsidiary(ies) of Prudential, provided clearances to do so
are secured in any jurisdiction where such clearances may be necessary or
desirable. During 1999, 1998 and 1997, Prudential received $6,721, $9,673 and
$9,628, respectively, as sales charges in connection with the sale of these
contracts. Prudential credited $68,061, $91,483 and $151,753, respectively to
other broker-dealers in connection with such sales.
EXPERTS
The condensed financial information included in the Prospectus and the financial
statements for VCA 2 and Prudential in this Statement of Additional Information
for the four year period ended December 31, 1999 have been audited by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, as stated in their reports
appearing herein. Such financial statements and condensed financial information
have been included in reliance upon the reports of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. The Committee
approves the accountant's employment as the auditors of VCA-2 annually.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's business address is 1177 Avenue of the Americas,
New York, NY 10036.
Financial statements for VCA 2 and Prudential, as of December 31, 1999, are
included in this Statement of Additional Information, beginning on the next
page.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS FOR VCA-2
INCOME AND CAPITAL CHANGES PER ACCUMULATION UNIT*
(FOR AN ACCUMULATION UNIT OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR)
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1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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INVESTMENT INCOME ..................................... $ .4596 $ .3414 $ .2633 $ .2056 $ .2000
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EXPENSES
For investment management fee ...................... (.0316) (.0325) (.0284) (.0215) (.0170)
For assuming mortality and expense risks ........... (.0948) (.0974) (.0850) (.0646) (.0511)
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME ................................. .3332 .2115 .1499 .1195 .1319
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CAPITAL CHANGES
Net realized gain on investments ................... 1.3723 3.1604 4.7245 2.3368 1.5228
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments ..................................... (1.4043) (4.3161) 1.3843 1.7641 1.7558
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN ACCUMULATION UNIT VALUE .... .3012 (0.9442) 6.2587 4.2204 3.4105
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ACCUMULATION UNIT VALUE
Beginning of year .................................. 24.9386 25.8828 19.6241 15.4037 11.9932
End of year ........................................ $25.2398 $24.9386 $25.8828 $19.6241 $15.4037
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RATIO OF EXPENSES TO
AVERAGE NET ASSETS** ............................... .50% .50% .50% .50% .50%
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RATIO OF NET INVESTMENT INCOME TO
AVERAGE NET ASSETS** ............................... 1.33% .81% .70% .69% .96%
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PORTFOLIO TURNOVER RATE ............................... 81% 43% 47% 53% 42%
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NUMBER OF ACCUMULATION UNITS OUTSTANDING
for Participants at end of year
(000 omitted) ...................................... 20,424 26,278 28,643 30,548 31,600
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*Calculated by accumulating the actual per unit amounts daily.
**These calculations exclude Prudential's equity in VCA-2.
The above table does not reflect the annual administration charge, which does
not affect the Accumulation Unit Value. This charge is made by reducing
Participants' Accumulation Accounts by a number of Accumulation Units equal in
value to the charge.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VCA-2
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999
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LONG-TERM VALUE
INVESTMENTS - 98.5% SHARES [NOTE 2A]
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COMMON STOCKS
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE - 4.0%
Lockheed Martin Corp. 444,300 9,719,063
Loral Space Communication 492,900 11,983,631
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21,702,694
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APPAREL - 0.2%
Liz Claiborne, Inc. 27,400 1,030,925
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AUTOS & TRUCKS - 2.2%
General Motors Corp. 116,400 8,460,825
Tower Automotive, Inc. (a) 218,900 3,379,269
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11,840,094
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CHEMICALS - 4.8%
Agrium, Inc. 234,200 1,844,325
CK Witco Corp. 400,100 5,351,338
Cytec Industries, Inc. (a) 429,900 9,941,438
French Fragrances, Inc. (a) 73,000 469,938
Praxair, Inc. 172,500 8,678,906
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26,285,945
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COMPUTER - 3.4%
Compaq Computer Corp. 349,800 9,466,463
Hewlett Packard Co. 78,300 8,921,306
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18,387,769
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COMPUTER RELATED - 6.0%
Computer Association
International 125,000 8,742,188
Electronic Data Systems Corp. 81,300 5,442,019
Seagate Technology, Inc. (a) 217,600 10,132,000
3COM Corp. 174,700 8,210,900
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32,527,107
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CONSUMER SERVICES - 4.8%
Convergys Corp. 308,700 9,492,525
Reynolds & Reynolds Co.
(Class 'A' Stock) 362,100 8,147,250
Service Corp. International 125,500 870,656
Unisys Corp. 246,200 7,863,013
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26,373,444
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.0%
Belden, Inc. 93,700 1,967,700
Hussmann International, Inc. 233,850 3,522,366
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5,490,066
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ELECTRONIC PARTS DISTRIBUTION - 0.6%
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a) 68,300 1,733,113
Avnet, Inc. 28,800 1,742,400
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3,475,513
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COMMON STOCK VALUE
INVESTMENTS SHARES [NOTE 2A]
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ELECTRONICS - 4.5%
Micron Technology 65,000 5,053,750
National Semiconductor Corp. (a) 142,170 6,086,653
Peco Energy Co. 241,900 8,406,025
SCI System Inc. 63,000 5,177,813
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24,724,241
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EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION - 5.1%
Coastal Corp. 236,000 8,363,250
Devon Energy Corp. 147,600 4,852,350
Kerr McGee Corp. 109,999 6,819,938
Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. 133,000 8,038,188
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28,073,726
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FINANCIAL SERVICES - 5.4%
Citigroup, Inc. 188,248 10,459,530
Financial Security Assurance
Holdings Corp. 73,000 3,805,125
Household International 209,500 7,803,875
Washington Mutual 286,300 7,443,800
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29,512,330
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FOODS/BEVERAGES - 2.8%
Diageo PLC SA 220,300 7,049,600
Sara Lee Corp. 172,500 3,805,781
Suiza Foods Corp. (a) 112,200 4,445,925
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15,301,306
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HEALTHCARE - 9.2%
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. 379,500 11,124,096
Foundation Health Systems (a)
(Class 'A' Stock) 127,000 1,262,063
Mallinckrodt, Inc. 157,000 4,994,563
Pacificare Health Systems (a) 72,800 3,858,400
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (a) 548,000 12,878,000
United HealthCare Corp. 131,900 7,007,188
Wellpoint Health Networks,
Inc. (Class 'A' Stock) (a) 141,000 9,297,188
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50,421,498
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HOTELS & MOTELS - 0.7%
Hilton Hotels Corp. 352,000 3,388,000
RFS Hotel Investors, Inc. 39,100 408,106
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3,796,106
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INSURANCE - 10.7%
Ace Ltd. 57,070 952,356
Berkley (W.R.) Corp. 344,200 7,185,175
Conseco, Inc. 387,000 6,917,625
Loews Corp. 108,500 6,584,594
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VCA-2
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999
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COMMON STOCK VALUE
INVESTMENTS SHARES [NOTE 2A]
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INSURANCE (CONT'D)
Old Republic International Corp. 287,450 3,916,506
Torchmark Corp. 322,700 9,378,469
Travelers Property Casualty
(Class 'A' Stock) 151,600 5,192,300
Trenwick Group, Inc. 314,400 5,325,150
XL Capital Ltd.
(Class 'A' Stock) 250,984 13,019,785
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58,471,960
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LEISURE - 0.1%
Brunswick Corp. 32,500 723,125
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MACHINERY - 1.2%
Applied Power Co.
(Class 'A' Stock) 87,500 3,215,625
Columbus McKinnon Corp. 18,300 185,288
Hardinge, Inc. 225,250 2,942,328
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MEDIA - 3.1%
Belo (A.H.) Corp.
(Class 'A' Stock) 119,900 2,285,594
MediaOne Group, Inc. (a) 187,600 14,410,025
Young Broadcasting Corp. (a)
(Class 'A' Stock) 1,200 61,200
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16,756,819
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METALS - 3.3%
Alcoa, Inc. 115,700 9,603,100
Broken Hill Proprietary
Company Ltd. 204,000 5,418,750
The Carbide/Graphite Group (a) 465,100 3,023,150
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18,045,000
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MISCELLANEOUS-INDUSTRIAL - 0.5%
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. 93,600 2,790,450
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OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - 2.4%
Harris Corp. 227,800 6,079,413
Xerox Corp. 321,500 7,294,031
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13,373,444
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PAPER PRODUCTS - 3.5%
Georgia Pacific Corp.
(GP Group) 244,600 12,413,450
Georgia Pacific Corp.
(Timber Group) 117,800 2,900,825
Mead Corp. 89,900 3,905,031
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19,219,306
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COMMON STOCK VALUE
INVESTMENTS SHARES [NOTE 2A]
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PHOTOGRAPHY - 2.5%
Eastman Kodak Co. 204,300 13,534,875
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RAILROADS - 0.8%
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. 186,700 4,527,475
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REGIONAL BANKS - 2.6%
Bank One Corp. 296,977 9,521,825
PNC Bank Corp. 104,700 4,659,150
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14,180,975
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RESTAURANTS - 2.1%
CKE Restaurants, Inc. 214,300 1,259,013
Darden Restaurants, Inc. 558,100 10,115,563
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11,374,576
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RETAIL - 4.5%
Dillards, Inc.
(Class 'A' Stock) 255,500 5,157,906
Federated Department Stores 164,500 8,317,531
Limited, Inc. 117,299 5,080,513
Payless Shoesource (a) 32,400 1,522,800
Toys R Us, Inc. 307,000 4,393,938
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24,472,688
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 4.9%
ALLTEL Corp. 154,372 12,764,635
GTE Corp. 115,000 8,114,688
SBC Communications, Inc. 117,100 5,708,625
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26,587,948
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TOBACCO 1.1%
Philip Morris Co. 246,200 5,708,763
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UTILITY - ELECTRIC 0.5%
Niagara Mohawk Holdings, Inc. (a) 21,500 299,656
NSTAR 65,200 2,640,600
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2,940,256
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TOTAL LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS - 98.5%
(Cost $492,286,199) $537,993,665
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT - 1.5% PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENT
Bear Stearns & Co., Inc., 2.73%, dated
12/31/99, due 1/3/00 in the amount of
$8,071,835 (cost $8,070,000), value of
the collateral including accrued
interest - $8,285,186
$8,070 8,070,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100%
(Cost $500,356,198) $546,063,665
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VCA-2
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1999
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LIABILITIES, LESS OTHER ASSETS
Dividends and Interest Receivable 896,710
Receivable for Investments Sold 7,195,757
Payable to Bank (6,486)
Payable for Investments Purchased (9,026,676)
Payable for Pending Capital Transactions (645,616)
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TOTAL LIABILITIES,
LESS OTHER ASSETS (1,586,311)
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NET ASSETS - 100% $544,477,354
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NET ASSETS, REPRESENTING:
Equity of Participants
(other than Annuitants)
220,424,027 Accumulation Units at an
Accumulation Unit Value of
$25.2398 $515,497,896
Equity of Annuitants 27,142,430
Equity of Prudential Insurance
Company of America 1,837,028
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$544,477,354
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The following abbreviations are used in portfolio descriptions:
PLC - Public Limited Company
(a) Non-Income Producing Security
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VCA-2
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
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INVESTMENT INCOME [NOTE 2B]
Dividends (net of $4,916 foreign withholding tax) $ 8,779,371
Interest 2,243,982
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TOTAL INCOME 11,023,353
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EXPENSES [NOTE 3]
Fees Charged to Participants and Annuitants for Investment Management Services 763,093
Fees Charged to Participants (other than Annuitants) for Assuming
Mortality and Expense Risks 2,167,885
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TOTAL EXPENSES 2,930,978
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INVESTMENT INCOME - NET 8,092,375
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS - NET [NOTE 2B]
Realized Gain on Investments - Net 38,765,596
Decrease in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments - Net (39,937,856)
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NET LOSS ON INVESTMENTS (1,172,260)
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS $ 6,920,115
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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OPERATIONS
Investment Income - Net $ 8,092,375 $ 6,334,477
Realized Gain on Investments - Net [NOTE 2B] 38,765,596 93,450,128
Decrease In Unrealized Appreciation on Investments -
Net [NOTE 2B] (39,937,856) (128,066,902)
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NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS 6,920,115 (28,282,297)
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CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS [NOTES 3 & 5]
Purchase Payments and Transfers In 36,314,405 25,857,801
Withdrawals and Transfers Out (182,549,022) (85,141,729)
Annual Administration Charges Deducted from
Participants' Accumulation Accounts (23,655) (26,137)
Mortality and Expense Risk Charges Deducted
from Annuitants' Accounts (121,395) (91,240)
Variable Annuity Payments (3,689,243) (4,762,987)
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NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS (150,068,910) (64,164,292)
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NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN NET ASSETS
RESULTING FROM SURPLUS TRANSFERS [NOTE 6] 396,121 (4,176,839)
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TOTAL DECREASE IN NET ASSETS (142,752,674) (96,623,428)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of Year 687,230,028 783,853,456
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End of Year $544,477,354 $687,230,028
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VCA-2
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NOTE 1: GENERAL
The Prudential Variable Contract Account-2 (VCA-2 or the Account) was
established on January 9, 1968 by The Prudential Insurance Company of
America (Prudential) under the laws of the State of New Jersey and is
registered as an open-end, diversified management investment company
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. VCA-2 has been
designed for use by public school systems and certain tax-exempt
organizations to provide for the purchase and payment of tax-deferred
variable annuities. The investment objective of the Account is
long-term growth of capital. Its investments are composed primarily of
common stocks. Although variable annuity payments differ according to
the investment performance of the Account, they are not affected by
mortality or expense experience because Prudential assumes the expense
risk and the mortality risk under the contracts.
NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. SECURITIES VALUATION
EQUITY SECURITIES
Any security for which the primary market is on an exchange is
generally valued at the last sale price on such exchange as of the
close of the NYSE (which is currently 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) or, in
the absence of recorded sales, at the mean between the most recently
quoted bid and asked prices. Nasdaq National Market System equity
securities are valued at the last sale price or, if there was no sale
on such day, at the mean between the most recently quoted bid and
asked prices. Other over-the-counter equity securities are valued at
the mean between the most recently quoted bid and asked prices.
Portfolio securities for which market quotations are not readily
available will be valued at fair value as determined in good faith
under the direction of the Account's Pricing Committee.
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES
Fixed income securities will be valued utilizing an independent
pricing service to determine valuations for normal institutional size
trading units of securities. The pricing service considers such
factors as security prices, yields, maturities, call features, ratings
and developments relating to specific securities in arriving at
securities valuations. Convertible debt securities that are actively
traded in the over-the-counter market, including listed securities for
which the primary market is believed to be over-the-counter, are
valued at the mean between the most recently quoted bid and asked
prices provided by an independent pricing service.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments having maturities of 60 days or less are valued
at amortized cost which approximates market value. Amortized cost is
computed using the cost on the date of purchase, adjusted for constant
accrual of discount or amortization of premium to maturity.
B. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT INCOME
Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains
and losses on sales of securities are calculated on the identified
cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and
interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Income and realized
and unrealized gains and losses are allocated to the Participants and
Prudential on a daily basis in proportion to their respective
ownership in VCA-2. Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis which
may require the use of certain estimates by management.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VCA-2
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C. TAXES
The operations of VCA-2 are part of, and are taxed with, the operations of
Prudential. Under the current provisions of the Internal Revenue Code,
Prudential does not expect to incur federal income taxes on earnings of VCA-2 to
the extent the earnings are credited under the Contracts. As a result, the Unit
Value of VCA-2 has not been reduced by federal income taxes.
D. EQUITY OF ANNUITANTS
Reserves are computed for purchased annuities using the Prudential 1950 Group
Annuity Valuation (GAV) Table, adjusted, and a valuation interest rate related
to the Assumed Investment Result (AIR). The valuation interest rate is equal to
the AIR less .5% in contract charges defined in Note 3A. The AIRs are selected
by each Contract-holder and are described in the prospectus.
NOTE 3: CHARGES
A. Prudential acts as investment manager for VCA-2 under an
agreement for Investment Management Services. The expenses
charged to VCA-2 consist of the following contract charges which
are paid to Prudential:
(i) An investment management fee is calculated daily at an
effective annual rate of 0.125% of the current value of
the accounts of Participants (other than Annuitants and
Prudential). An equivalent charge is deducted monthly
in determining the amount of Annuitants' payments.
(ii) A daily charge for Prudential assuming mortality and
expense risks is calculated at an effective annual rate
of 0.375% of the current value of the accounts of
Participants (other than Annuitants and Prudential). A
one-time equivalent charge is deducted when the initial
Annuity Units for Annuitants are determined.
B. An annual administration charge of not more than $30 annually is
deducted from the accumulation account of certain Participants
either at the time of withdrawal of the value of the entire
Participant's account or at the end of the fiscal year by
canceling Accumulation Units. This deduction may be made from a
fixed-dollar annuity contract if the Participant is enrolled
under such a contract.
C. A charge of 2.5% for sales and other marketing expenses is made
from certain Participant's purchase payments. For the year ended
December 31, 1999, Prudential has advised the Account it has
received $6,721 for such charges.
NOTE 4: PURCHASES AND SALES OF PORTFOLIO SECURITIES
For the year ended December 31, 1999, the aggregate cost of purchases
and the proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term
investments, were $461,455,965 and $587,808,860 respectively.
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NOTE 5: UNIT TRANSACTIONS
The number of Accumulation Units issued and redeemed for the years
ended December 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998 is as follows:
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Units issued 1,408,871 1,824,158
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Units redeemed 7,262,232 4,188,962
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NOTE 6: NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM SURPLUS TRANSFERS
The increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from surplus transfers
represents the net increases/reductions to/from the equity of
Prudential from VCA-2.
NOTE 7: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended December 31, 1999 Prudential Securities
Incorporated, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Prudential,
earned $23,040 in brokerage commissions from portfolio transactions
executed on behalf of VCA-2.
NOTE 8: PARTICIPANT LOANS
Participant loan initiations are not permitted in VCA-2. However,
participants who initiated loans in other accounts are permitted to
direct loan repayments into VCA-2.
For the years ended December 31, 1999 and December 31,1998, $31,490
and $36,727 of participant loan principal and interest has been paid
to VCA-2, respectively. The participant loan principal and interest
repayments are included in purchase payments and transfers in within
the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Committee and Participants
of The Prudential Variable Contract Account - 2
of The Prudential Insurance Company of America
In our opinion, the accompanying statement of net assets, and the related
statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial
highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
The Prudential Variable Contract Account - 2 of The Prudential Insurance Company
of America (the "Account") at December 31, 1999, the results of its operations
for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years
in the period then ended and the financial highlights for each of the four years
in the period then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States. These financial statements and financial
highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the
responsibility of the Account's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these financial statements in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States which require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assuarance 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 statments,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at December
31, 1999 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable
basis for the opinion expressed above. The accompanying financial highlights for
the years ended December 31, 1995 were audited by other independent accountants,
whose opinion dated February 15, 1996 was unqualified.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 23, 2000
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THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
DECEMBER 31, 1999 AND 1998 (IN MILLIONS)
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ASSETS
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost, 1999: $76,815; 1998: $76,997) $ 74,697 $ 80,158
Held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value, 1999: $14,112; 1998: $17,906) 14,237 16,848
Trading account assets, at fair value 9,741 8,888
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost, 1999: $2,531; 1998: $2,583) 3,264 2,759
Mortgage loans on real estate 16,268 16,016
Investment real estate 770 675
Policy loans 7,590 7,476
Securities purchased under agreements to resell 13,944 10,252
Cash collateral for borrowed securities 7,124 5,622
Other long-term investments 4,087 3,474
Short-term investments 12,303 9,781
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Total investments 164,025 161,949
Cash 1,330 1,943
Accrued investment income 1,836 1,795
Broker-dealer related receivables 11,346 10,142
Deferred policy acquisition costs 7,324 6,462
Other assets 17,102 16,200
Separate account assets 82,131 80,931
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 285,094 $ 279,422
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits $ 68,069 $ 67,059
Policyholders' account balances 31,578 33,098
Unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses 2,829 3,806
Policyholders' dividends 1,484 1,444
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 24,598 21,486
Cash collateral for loaned securities 10,775 7,132
Income taxes payable 804 785
Broker-dealer related payables 5,839 6,530
Securities sold but not yet purchased 6,968 5,771
Short-term debt 10,858 10,082
Long-term debt 5,513 4,734
Other liabilities 14,357 16,169
Separate account liabilities 82,131 80,931
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Total liabilities 265,803 259,027
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (SEE NOTES 14 AND 15)
EQUITY
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (685) 1,232
Retained earnings 19,976 19,163
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Total equity 19,291 20,395
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 285,094 $ 279,422
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997 (IN MILLIONS)
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REVENUES
Premiums $ 9,475 $ 9,024 $ 9,015
Policy charges and fee income 1,516 1,465 1,423
Net investment income 9,424 9,535 9,482
Realized investment gains, net 924 2,641 2,168
Commissions and other income 5,279 4,471 4,480
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Total revenues 26,618 27,136 26,568
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BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Policyholders' benefits 10,175 9,840 9,956
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances 1,811 1,953 2,170
Dividends to policyholders 2,571 2,477 2,422
General and administrative expenses 9,656 9,108 8,620
Sales practices remedies and costs 100 1,150 2,030
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Total benefits and expenses 24,313 24,528 25,198
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 2,305 2,608 1,370
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Income taxes
Current 690 1,085 101
Deferred 352 (115) 306
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Total income taxes 1,042 970 407
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 1,263 1,638 963
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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Loss from healthcare operations, net of taxes - (298) (353)
Loss on disposal of healthcare operations, net of taxes (400) (223) -
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Net loss from discontinued operations (400) (521) (353)
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INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 863 1,117 610
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM - DEMUTUALIZATION EXPENSES, NET OF TAXES (50) (11) -
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NET INCOME $ 813 $ 1,106 $ 610
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997 (IN MILLIONS)
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TOTAL
FOREIGN NET ACCUMULATED
CURRENCY UNREALIZED PENSION OTHER
TRANSLATION INVESTMENT LIABILITY COMPREHENSIVE RETAINED TOTAL
ADJUSTMENTS GAINS/(LOSSES) ADJUSTMENT INCOME/(LOSS) EARNINGS EQUITY
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1996 $ (56) $ 1,136 $ (4) $ 1,076 $ 17,447 $ 18,523
Comprehensive income:
Net income 610 610
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments (29) (29) (29)
Change in net unrealized investment gains 616 616 616
Additional pension liability adjustment (2) (2) (2)
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Other comprehensive income 585
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Total comprehensive income 1,195
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1997 (85) 1,752 (6) 1,661 18,057 19,718
Comprehensive income:
Net income 1,106 1,106
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments 54 54 54
Change in net unrealized investment gains (480) (480) (480)
Additional pension liability adjustment (3) (3) (3)
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Other comprehensive loss (429)
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Total comprehensive income 677
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 (31) 1,272 (9) 1,232 19,163 20,395
Comprehensive income:
Net income 813 813
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments 13 13 13
Change in net unrealized investment gains (1,932) (1,932) (1,932)
Additional pension liability adjustment 2 2 2
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Other comprehensive loss (1,917)
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Total comprehensive loss (1,104)
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1999 $ (18) $ (660) $ (7) $ (685) $ 19,976 $ 19,291
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999, 1998 AND 1997 (IN MILLIONS)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 813 $ 1,106 $ 610
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Realized investment gains, net (915) (2,671) (2,209)
Policy charges and fee income (237) (232) (258)
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances 1,811 1,953 2,170
Depreciation and amortization 489 337 271
Loss on disposal of businesses 400 223 -
Change in:
Deferred policy acquisition costs (178) (174) (233)
Future policy benefits and other insurance liabilities 724 597 2,537
Trading account assets (853) (2,540) (1,825)
Income taxes payable 1,074 594 (1,391)
Broker-dealer related receivables/payables (1,898) 1,495 (672)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (3,692) (1,591) (3,314)
Cash collateral for borrowed securities (1,502) (575) (2,631)
Cash collateral for loaned securities 3,643 (6,985) 5,668
Securities sold but not yet purchased 1,197 2,122 1,633
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 3,112 9,139 4,844
Other, net (3,356) (5,234) 3,910
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CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES 632 (2,436) 9,110
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the sale/maturity of:
Fixed maturities, available for sale 120,875 123,151 123,550
Fixed maturities, held to maturity 4,957 4,466 4,042
Equity securities, available for sale 3,190 2,792 2,572
Mortgage loans on real estate 2,640 4,090 4,299
Investment real estate 507 1,489 1,842
Other long-term investments 1,219 1,848 5,232
Payments for the purchase of:
Fixed maturities, available for sale (120,933) (126,742) (129,854)
Fixed maturities, held to maturity (2,414) (2,244) (2,317)
Equity securities, available for sale (2,779) (2,547) (2,461)
Mortgage loans on real estate (2,595) (3,719) (3,305)
Investment real estate (483) (31) (241)
Other long-term investments (1,354) (1,842) (4,173)
Short-term investments (2,510) 2,145 (2,848)
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CASH FLOWS FROM (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 320 2,856 (3,662)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Policyholders' account deposits 6,901 7,052 5,245
Policyholders' account withdrawals (9,835) (11,332) (9,873)
Net increase in short-term debt 444 2,422 305
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 1,844 1,940 324
Repayments of long-term debt (919) (418) (464)
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CASH FLOWS USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1,565) (336) (4,463)
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NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH (613) 84 985
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,943 1,859 874
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CASH, END OF YEAR $ 1,330 $ 1,943 $ 1,859
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes (received)/paid $ (344) $ 163 $ 968
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Interest paid $ 824 $ 864 $ 708
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1. BUSINESS
The Prudential Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries
(collectively, "Prudential" or "the Company") provide financial services
throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. The Company's
businesses provide a full range of insurance, investment, securities and
other financial products and services to both retail and institutional
customers. Principal products and services provided include life
insurance, property and casualty insurance, annuities, mutual funds,
pension and retirement related investments and administration, asset
management, and securities brokerage.
DEMUTUALIZATION
On February 10, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors authorized
management to take the preliminary steps necessary to allow the Company
to demutualize and become a publicly traded stock company. On July 1,
1998, legislation was enacted in New Jersey that would permit
demutualization to occur and that specified the process for conversion.
Demutualization is a complex process involving the development of a plan
of reorganization, approval of the plan by the Company's Board of
Directors, a public hearing, approval by two-thirds of the qualified
policyholders who vote on the plan, and review and approval by the New
Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The Company's management is
in the process of developing a proposed plan of demutualization, although
there can be no assurance as to the terms thereof or that the Company's
Board of Directors will approve such a plan.
The Company's management currently anticipates that the Company's
proposed plan of demutualization will include the establishment of a new
holding company, Prudential, Inc., whose stock will be publicly traded
and of which the Company's stock successor will become a direct or
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary. The consolidated financial statements
of the Company prior to the demutualization will become Prudential,
Inc.'s consolidated financial statements upon demutualization. The
Company's management also currently intends to propose that a corporate
reorganization occur concurrently with the demutualization whereby the
stock of various of the Company's subsidiaries (including Prudential
Securities Group, the personal lines property-casualty insurance
companies and the international insurance companies), the stock of a
newly formed subsidiary containing the Company's asset management
operations, and certain prepaid pension expense, post-employment benefits
and certain other assets will be distributed to Prudential, Inc. If
effected, the corporate reorganization can be expected to materially
reduce invested assets, net income and total equity of The Prudential
Insurance Company of America, which would be an insurance subsidiary of
Prudential, Inc. after the corporate reorganization, although it would
have no effect on the consolidated assets, net income or total equity of
Prudential, Inc. As the terms of the foregoing transactions have not been
finalized by the Company or approved by the regulatory authority, it is
not currently possible to quantify their financial effect on the Company.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America, a mutual life insurance company,
its majority-owned subsidiaries, and those partnerships and joint
ventures in which the Company has a controlling financial interest,
except in those instances where the Company cannot exercise control
because the minority owners have substantive participating rights in the
operating and capital
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decisions of the entity. The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States ("GAAP"). All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, in particular deferred policy
acquisition costs ("DAC") and future policy benefits, and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
INVESTMENTS
FIXED MATURITIES classified as "available for sale" are carried at
estimated fair value. Fixed maturities that the Company has both the
positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are stated at amortized
cost and classified as "held to maturity." The amortized cost of fixed
maturities is written down to estimated fair value when a decline in
value is considered to be other than temporary. Unrealized gains and
losses on fixed maturities "available for sale," net of income tax and
the effect on deferred policy acquisition costs and future policy
benefits that would result from the realization of unrealized gains and
losses, are included in a separate component of equity, "Accumulated
other comprehensive income."
TRADING ACCOUNT ASSETS AND SECURITIES SOLD BUT NOT YET PURCHASED are
carried at estimated fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses
on trading account assets and securities sold but not yet purchased are
included in "Commissions and other income."
EQUITY SECURITIES, available for sale, are comprised of common and
non-redeemable preferred stock and are carried at estimated fair value.
The associated unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax and the
effect on deferred policy acquisition costs and future policy benefits
that would result from the realization of unrealized gains and losses,
are included in a separate component of equity, "Accumulated other
comprehensive income/(loss)."
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE are stated primarily at unpaid principal
balances, net of unamortized discounts and an allowance for losses. The
allowance for losses includes a loan specific reserve for impaired loans
and a portfolio reserve for incurred but not specifically identified
losses. Impaired loans include those loans for which a probability exists
that all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan
agreement will not be collected. Impaired loans are measured at the
present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's
effective interest rate, or at the fair value of the collateral if the
loan is collateral dependent. Interest received on impaired loans,
including loans that were previously modified in a troubled debt
restructuring, is either applied against the principal or reported as
revenue, according to management's judgment as to the collectibility of
principal. Management discontinues accruing interest on impaired loans
after the loans are 90 days delinquent as to principal or interest, or
earlier when management has serious doubts about collectibility. When a
loan is recognized as impaired, any accrued but uncollectible interest is
reversed against interest income of the current period. Generally, a loan
is restored to accrual status only after all delinquent interest and
principal are brought current and, in the case of loans where the payment
of interest has been interrupted for a substantial period, a regular
payment performance has been established. The portfolio reserve for
incurred but not specifically identified losses considers the Company's
past loan loss experience, the current credit composition of the
portfolio, historical credit migration, property type diversification,
default and loss severity statistics and other relevant factors.
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INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE held for disposal is carried at the lower of
depreciated cost or fair value less estimated selling costs and is not
further depreciated once classified as such.
Real estate which the Company has the intent to hold for the production
of income is carried at depreciated cost less any write-downs to fair
value for impairment losses and is reviewed for impairment whenever
events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be
recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when the review indicates
that the carrying value of the investment real estate exceeds the
estimated undiscounted future cash flows (excluding interest charges)
from the investment. At that time, the carrying value of the investment
real estate is written down to fair value.
Charges relating to real estate held for disposal and impairments of real
estate held for investment are included in "Realized investment gains,
net." Depreciation on real estate held for the production of income is
computed using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the
properties, and is included in "Net investment income."
POLICY LOANS are carried at unpaid principal balances.
SECURITIES PURCHASED UNDER AGREEMENTS TO RESELL AND SECURITIES SOLD UNDER
AGREEMENTS TO REPURCHASE are treated as financing arrangements and are
carried at the amounts at which the securities will be subsequently
resold or reacquired, including accrued interest, as specified in the
respective agreements. The Company's policy is to take possession or
control of securities purchased under agreements to resell. Assets to be
repurchased are the same, or substantially the same, as the assets
transferred and the transferor, through right of substitution, maintains
the right and ability to redeem the collateral on short notice. The
market value of securities to be repurchased or resold is monitored, and
additional collateral is obtained, where appropriate, to protect against
credit exposure.
SECURITIES BORROWED AND SECURITIES LOANED are treated as financing
arrangements and are recorded at the amount of cash advanced or received.
With respect to securities loaned, the Company obtains collateral in an
amount equal to 102% and 105% of the fair value of the domestic and
foreign securities, respectively. The Company monitors the market value
of securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis with additional
collateral obtained as necessary. Non-cash collateral received is not
reflected in the consolidated statements of financial position because
the debtor typically has the right to redeem the collateral on short
notice. Substantially all of the Company's securities borrowed contracts
are with other brokers and dealers, commercial banks and institutional
clients. Substantially all of the Company's securities loaned are with
large brokerage firms.
Securities repurchase and resale agreements and securities borrowed and
loaned transactions are used to generate net investment income and
facilitate trading activity. These instruments are short-term in nature
(usually 30 days or less) and are collateralized principally by U.S.
Government and mortgage-backed securities. The carrying amounts of these
instruments approximate fair value because of the relatively short period
of time between the origination of the instruments and their expected
realization.
OTHER LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS primarily represent the Company's investments
in joint ventures and partnerships in which the Company does not exercise
control and derivatives held for purposes other than trading. Such joint
venture and partnership interests are generally accounted for using the
equity method of accounting, reduced for other than temporary declines in
value, except in instances in which the Company's interest is so minor
that it exercises virtually no influence over operating and financial
policies. In such instances, the Company applies the cost method of
accounting. The Company's net income from investments in joint ventures
and partnerships is generally included in "Net investment income."
However, for certain real estate joint ventures, Prudential's
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interest is liquidated by means of one or more transactions that result
in the sale of the underlying invested assets to third parties and the
ultimate distribution of the proceeds to Prudential and other joint
venture partners in exchange for and settlement of the respective joint
venture interests. These transactions are accounted for as disposals of
Prudential's joint venture interests and the resulting gains and losses
are included in "Realized investment gains, net."
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS, including highly liquid debt instruments
purchased with an original maturity of twelve months or less, are carried
at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
REALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS, NET are computed using the specific
identification method. Costs of fixed maturities and equity securities
are adjusted for impairments considered to be other than temporary.
Allowances for losses on mortgage loans on real estate are netted against
asset categories to which they apply and provisions for losses on
investments are included in "Realized investment gains, net." Decreases
in the carrying value of investment real estate held for disposal are
recorded in "Realized investment gains, net."
CASH
Cash includes cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and money market
instruments.
DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The costs that vary with and that are related primarily to the production
of new insurance and annuity business are deferred to the extent such
costs are deemed recoverable from future profits. Such costs include
commissions, costs of policy issuance and underwriting, and variable
field office expenses. Deferred policy acquisition costs are subject to
recoverability testing at the time of policy issue and loss recognition
testing at the end of each accounting period. Deferred policy acquisition
costs, for certain products, are adjusted for the impact of unrealized
gains or losses on investments as if these gains or losses had been
realized, with corresponding credits or charges included in "Accumulated
other comprehensive income."
For participating life insurance, deferred policy acquisition costs are
amortized over the expected life of the contracts (up to 45 years) in
proportion to estimated gross margins based on historical and anticipated
future experience, which is updated periodically. The average rate of
assumed investment yield used in estimating expected gross margins was
7.83% at December 31, 1999. The effect of changes in estimated gross
margins on unamortized deferred acquisition costs is reflected in
"General and administrative expenses" in the period such estimated gross
margins are revised. Policy acquisition costs related to
interest-sensitive products and certain investment-type products are
deferred and amortized over the expected life of the contracts (periods
ranging from 15 to 30 years) in proportion to estimated gross profits
arising principally from investment results, mortality and expense
margins, and surrender charges based on historical and anticipated future
experience, which is updated periodically. The effect of changes to
estimated gross profits on unamortized deferred acquisition costs is
reflected in "General and administrative expenses" in the period such
estimated gross profits are revised. Deferred policy acquisition costs
related to non-participating term insurance are amortized over the
expected life of the contracts in proportion to the premium income.
The Company has offered programs under which policyholders, for a
selected product or group of products, can exchange an existing policy or
contract issued by the Company for another form of policy or contract.
These transactions are known as internal replacements. If policyholders
surrender traditional life insurance policies in exchange for life
insurance policies that do not have fixed and guaranteed terms, the
Company immediately charges to expense the remaining unamortized DAC on
the surrendered policies. For other internal replacement transactions,
the unamortized DAC on the surrendered policies is immediately charged to
expense if the terms of the new policies are not substantially similar to
those of the former policies. If the new policies have terms that
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are substantially similar to those of the earlier policies, the DAC is
retained with respect to the new policies.
For property and casualty insurance contracts, deferred policy
acquisition costs are amortized over the period in which related premiums
are earned. Future investment income is considered in determining the
recoverability of deferred policy acquisition costs.
For disability insurance, group life insurance, group annuities and
guaranteed investment contracts, acquisition costs are expensed as
incurred.
SEPARATE ACCOUNT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Separate account assets and liabilities are reported at estimated fair
value and represent segregated funds which are invested for certain
policyholders, pension funds and other customers. The assets consist of
common stocks, fixed maturities, real estate related securities, real
estate mortgage loans and short-term investments. The assets of each
account are legally segregated and are generally not subject to claims
that arise out of any other business of the Company. Investment risks
associated with market value changes are borne by the customers, except
to the extent of minimum guarantees made by the Company with respect to
certain accounts. The investment income and gains or losses for separate
accounts generally accrue to the policyholders and are not included in
the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Mortality, policy
administration and surrender charges on the accounts are included in
"Policy charges and fee income." Asset management fees charged to the
accounts are included in "Commissions and other income."
OTHER ASSETS AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Other assets consist primarily of prepaid benefit costs, reinsurance
recoverables, certain restricted assets, trade receivables, mortgage
securitization inventory, and property and equipment. Property and
equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation
is determined using the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the related assets which generally range from 3 to 40 years.
Other liabilities consist primarily of trade payables, employee benefit
liabilities, and reserves for sales practices remedies and costs.
CONTINGENCIES
Amounts related to contingencies are accrued if it is probable that a
liability has been incurred and an amount is reasonably estimable.
Management evaluates whether there are incremental legal or other costs
directly associated with the ultimate resolution of the matter that are
reasonably estimable and, if so, they are included in the accrual.
POLICYHOLDERS' DIVIDENDS
The amount of the dividends to be paid to policyholders is determined
annually by the Company's Board of Directors. The aggregate amount of
policyholders' dividends is based on the Company's statutory results and
past experience, including investment income, realized investment gains,
net over a number of years, mortality experience and other factors.
INSURANCE REVENUE AND EXPENSE RECOGNITION
Premiums from participating insurance policies are recognized when due.
Benefits are recorded as an expense when they are incurred. A liability
for future policy benefits is recorded using the net level premium
method.
Premiums from non-participating group annuities with life contingencies
are recognized when due. For single premium immediate annuities and
structured settlements with life contingencies, premiums are recognized
when due with any excess profit deferred and recognized in a constant
relationship to the amount of expected future benefit payments.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Amounts received as payment for interest-sensitive life contracts,
deferred annuities and participating group annuities are reported as
deposits to "Policyholders' account balances." Revenues from these
contracts are reflected in "Policy charges and fee income" and consist
primarily of fees assessed during the period against the policyholders'
account balances for mortality charges, policy administration charges and
surrender charges. Benefits and expenses for these products include
claims in excess of related account balances, expenses of contract
administration, interest credited and amortization of deferred policy
acquisition costs.
For disability insurance, group life insurance, and property and casualty
insurance, premiums are recognized over the period to which the premiums
relate in proportion to the amount of insurance protection provided.
Claim and claim adjustment expenses are recognized when incurred.
Premiums, benefits and expenses are stated net of reinsurance ceded to
other companies. Estimated reinsurance receivables and the cost of
reinsurance are recognized over the life of the reinsured policies using
assumptions consistent with those used to account for the underlying
policies.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENTS
Assets and liabilities of foreign operations and subsidiaries reported in
other than U.S. dollars are translated at the exchange rate in effect at
the end of the period. Revenues, benefits and other expenses are
translated at the average rate prevailing during the period. The effects
of translating the Statements of Financial Position of non-U.S. entities
with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar are included, net
of related hedge gains and losses and income taxes, in "Accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss)," a separate component of equity.
COMMISSIONS AND OTHER INCOME
Commissions and other income principally includes securities and
commodities commission revenues, asset management fees, investment
banking revenue and realized and unrealized gains from trading activities
of the Company's securities business.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are derived from
interest rates, foreign exchange rates, financial indices, or the value
of securities or commodities. Derivative financial instruments used by
the Company include swaps, futures, forwards and option contracts and may
be exchange-traded or contracted in the over-the-counter market. The
Company uses derivative financial instruments to seek to reduce market
risk from changes in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates
and to alter interest rate or currency exposures arising from mismatches
between assets and liabilities. Additionally, derivatives are used in the
broker-dealer business and in a limited-purpose subsidiary for trading
purposes.
To qualify as a hedge, derivatives must be designated as hedges for
existing assets, liabilities, firm commitments or anticipated
transactions which are identified and probable to occur, and effective in
reducing the market risk to which the Company is exposed. The
effectiveness of the derivatives are evaluated at the inception of the
hedge and throughout the hedge period.
DERIVATIVES HELD FOR TRADING PURPOSES are used by the Company's
securities business to meet the needs of customers by structuring
transactions that allow customers to manage their exposure to interest
rates, foreign exchange rates, indices or prices of securities and
commodities. Trading derivative positions are valued daily, generally by
obtaining quoted market prices or through the use of pricing models.
Values are affected by changes in interest rates, currency exchange
rates, credit spreads, market volatility and liquidity. The Company
monitors
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these exposures through the use of various analytical techniques.
Derivatives held for trading purposes are included at fair value in
"Trading account assets," "Other liabilities" or "Broker-dealer related
receivables/payables" in the Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position, and realized and unrealized changes in fair value are included
in "Commissions and other income" of the Consolidated Statements of
Operations in the periods in which the changes occur. Cash flows from
trading derivatives are reported in the operating activities section of
the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
DERIVATIVES HELD FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN TRADING are primarily used to
seek to reduce exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risks
associated with assets held or expected to be purchased or sold, and
liabilities incurred or expected to be incurred. Additionally, other than
trading derivatives are used to change the characteristics of the
Company's asset/liability mix as part of the Company's risk management
activities.
See Note 14 for a discussion of the accounting treatment of derivatives
that qualify as hedges. If the Company's use of other than trading
derivatives does not meet the criteria to apply hedge accounting, the
derivatives are recorded at fair value in "Other long-term investments"
or "Other liabilities" in the Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position, and changes in their fair value are included in "Realized
investment gains, net" without considering changes in the hedged assets
or liabilities. Cash flows from other than trading derivatives are
reported in the investing activities section in the Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows.
INCOME TAXES
The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated federal
income tax return. The Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") limits the
amount of non-life insurance losses that may offset life insurance
company taxable income. The Code also imposes an "equity tax" on mutual
life insurance companies which, in effect, imputes an additional tax to
the Company based on a formula that calculates the difference between
stock and mutual life insurance companies' earnings. Income taxes include
an estimate for changes in the total equity tax to be paid for current
and prior years. Subsidiaries operating outside the United States are
taxed under applicable foreign statutes.
Deferred income taxes are recognized, based on enacted rates, when assets
and liabilities have different values for financial statement and tax
reporting purposes. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce a
deferred tax asset to that portion that is expected to be realized.
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM - DEMUTUALIZATION EXPENSES, NET OF TAXES
The Consolidated Statements of Operations reflect extraordinary charges
for demutualization expenses of $50 million and $11 million, net of taxes
of zero, for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Demutualization expenses consist primarily of the cost of engaging
independent accounting, actuarial, investment banking, legal and other
consultants to advise the Company and the New Jersey Department of
Banking and Insurance and the New York Department of Insurance in the
demutualization process and related matters. Future demutualization
expenses will also include the cost of printing and postage for
communications with policyholders.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" which requires that companies
recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance
sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 133 does not
apply to most traditional insurance contracts. However, certain hybrid
contracts that contain features which may affect settlement amounts
similarly to derivatives may require separate accounting for the "host
contract" and the underlying "embedded derivative"
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provisions. The latter provisions would be accounted for as derivatives
as specified by the statement.
SFAS No. 133 provides, if certain conditions are met, that a derivative
may be specifically designated as (1) a hedge of the exposure to changes
in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized
firm commitment (fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of the exposure to
variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction (cash flow hedge), or (3)
a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign
operation, an unrecognized firm commitment, an available-for-sale
security or a foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction
(foreign currency hedge).
Under SFAS No. 133, the accounting for changes in fair value of a
derivative depends on its intended use and designation. For a fair value
hedge, the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change
together with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item. For a cash
flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is
initially reported as a component of other comprehensive income and
subsequently reclassified into earnings when the forecasted transaction
affects earnings. For a foreign currency hedge, the gain or loss is
reported in other comprehensive income as part of the foreign currency
translation adjustment. For all other derivatives not designated as
hedging instruments, the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the
period of change. The Company is required to adopt this Statement, as
amended, as of January 1, 2001 and is currently assessing the effect of
the new standard.
In October 1998, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 98-7, "Deposit
Accounting: Accounting for Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts That Do
Not Transfer Insurance Risk" ("SOP 98-7"). This statement provides
guidance on how to account for insurance and reinsurance contracts that
do not transfer insurance risk. SOP 98-7 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 1999. The adoption of this statement is not
expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial position or
results of operations.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the
current year presentation.
3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In December 1998, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell
its healthcare business to Aetna, Inc. ("Aetna"). The sale was completed
on August 6, 1999. Included in this transaction were the Company's
managed medical care, point of service, preferred provider organization
and indemnity health lines, dental business, as well as the Company's
Administrative Services Only ("ASO") business. The healthcare business is
recorded as a discontinued operation in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements, with a measurement date of December 31, 1998
Proceeds from the sale were $500 million of cash, $500 million of Aetna
three-year senior notes and stock appreciation rights covering one
million shares of Aetna common stock, valued at approximately $30 million
at the date of closing, with a term of five years and a reference price
of $81.81 per Aetna common share. The sale resulted in a loss of $623
million, net of tax. Loss from healthcare operations for 1998 includes
results through December 31, 1998 (the measurement date). Amounts within
the footnotes have been adjusted, where noted, to eliminate the impact of
discontinued operations and to be consistent with the presentation in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The 1998 loss on disposal of $223 million, net of taxes, included
anticipated operating losses to be incurred by the healthcare business
subsequent to December 31, 1998 (the measurement date) through the
expected date of
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3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)
the sale, as well as estimates of other costs the Company would incur in
connection with the disposition of the healthcare business. These include
costs attributable to facilities closure and systems terminations,
severance and termination benefits, payments to Aetna related to the ASO
business and estimated payments in connection with a medical loss ratio
agreement covering the fully insured medical and dental business (the
"MLR Agreement"). The MLR Agreement provides for payments either to or
from Aetna in the event that medical loss ratios (i.e., incurred medical
expense divided by earned premiums) for covered businesses are either
less favorable or more favorable than levels specified in the MLR
Agreement for the years 1999 and 2000. The loss on disposal also included
the estimated positive impact of net curtailment gains from expected
modifications of certain pension and other postretirement benefit plans
in which employees of the healthcare business participate. (See Note 9).
In 1999 the Company recognized an additional loss on disposal of its
healthcare business of $400 million, after related tax benefits. The
additional loss resulted primarily from higher than anticipated
healthcare operating losses during the 1999 period through the August 6
closing date. The higher losses resulted principally from adverse claims
experience and the impact of this experience on the evaluation of the
Company's obligation under the MLR Agreement. The pretax operating loss
from the healthcare business from January 1, 1999 through August 6, 1999
was $370 million, which exceeded the original estimate of $160 million,
recorded within the "Loss on disposal of healthcare operations" in 1998.
In addition to the obligations noted above, the Company has retained
certain liabilities pertaining to the healthcare business, including all
liabilities associated with litigation which existed at August 6, 1999 or
commences within two years of that date with respect to claims that were
incurred prior to August 6, 1999. Management's best estimate of these
costs is included in the loss on disposal. It is possible that additional
adjustments to estimates may be necessary which might be material to
future results of operations of a particular quarterly or annual period.
Upon the closing of the sale of the healthcare business, the Company
entered into a coinsurance agreement with Aetna. The agreement is 100%
indemnity reinsurance on a coinsurance basis for all of the Company's
insured medical and dental business in-force upon the completion of the
sale of the business on August 6, 1999. The agreement requires the
Company to issue additional policies for new customers in response to
proposals made to brokers or customers within six months after the
closing date and to renew insurance policies until two years after the
closing date. All such additional new and renewal policies are 100%
coinsured by Aetna, when issued. The purpose of the agreement is to
provide for the uninterrupted operation and growth, including renewals of
existing policies and issuance of new policies, of the healthcare
business that Aetna acquired from Prudential. The operation of the
business and the attendant risks, except for the existence of the MLR
Agreement as discussed above, were assumed entirely by Aetna.
Consequently, the following amounts pertaining to the agreement had no
effect on the Company's results of operations. The Company ceded premiums
and benefits of $896 million and $757 million, respectively, for the
period from August 6, 1999 through December 31, 1999. Reinsurance
recoverable under this agreement, included in other assets, was $500
million at December 31, 1999.
The following table presents the results and the loss on the disposal of
the Company's healthcare business, determined as of the measurement date
and subsequently adjusted, which are included in "Discontinued
Operations" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Amounts for
1997 include revenues and expenses relating to a contract with the
American Association of Retired Persons for healthcare and similar
coverages which was terminated effective December 31, 1997.
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3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (continued)
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Revenues $ - $ 7,461 $ 10,305
Policyholder benefits - (6,064) (8,484)
General and administrative expenses - (1,822) (2,364)
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Loss before income taxes - (425) (543)
Income tax benefit - 127 190
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Loss from operations - (298) (353)
Loss on disposal, net of tax benefits of $240 in 1999 and $131 in 1998 (400) (223) -
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ (400) $ (521) $ (353)
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4. INVESTMENTS
FIXED MATURITIES AND EQUITY SECURITIES
The following tables provide additional information relating to fixed
maturities and equity securities (excluding trading account assets) as of
December 31:
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GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED
AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
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FIXED MATURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5,594 $ 36 $ 236 $ 5,394
Obligations of U.S. states and
their political subdivisions 2,437 41 118 2,360
Foreign government bonds 4,590 140 90 4,640
Corporate securities 57,503 580 2,431 55,652
Mortgage-backed securities 6,566 96 135 6,527
Other 125 - 1 124
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Total fixed maturities available for sale $76,815 $ 893 $ 3,011 $74,697
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EQUITY SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE $ 2,531 $ 829 $ 96 $ 3,264
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GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED
AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
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FIXED MATURITIES HELD TO MATURITY
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5 $ - $ - $ 5
Obligations of U.S. states and
their political subdivisions 81 1 3 79
Foreign government bonds 214 11 1 224
Corporate securities 13,883 280 408 13,755
Mortgage-backed securities 1 - - 1
Other 53 - 5 48
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Total fixed maturities held to maturity $14,237 $ 292 $ 417 $14,112
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GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED
AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
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FIXED MATURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5,761 $ 580 $ 9 $ 6,332
Obligations of U.S. states and
their political subdivisions 2,672 204 1 2,875
Foreign government bonds 3,486 258 59 3,685
Corporate securities 57,043 2,540 546 59,037
Mortgage-backed securities 7,935 208 14 8,129
Other 100 - - 100
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Total fixed maturities available for sale $76,997 $ 3,790 $ 629 $80,158
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EQUITY SECURITIES AVAILABLE FOR SALE $ 2,583 $ 472 $ 296 $ 2,759
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GROSS GROSS ESTIMATED
AMORTIZED UNREALIZED UNREALIZED FAIR
COST GAINS LOSSES VALUE
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FIXED MATURITIES HELD TO MATURITY
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5 $ - $ - $ 5
Obligations of U.S. states and
their political subdivisions 62 2 1 63
Foreign government bonds 216 8 1 223
Corporate securities 16,514 1,092 48 17,558
Mortgage-backed securities 1 - - 1
Other 50 6 - 56
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Total fixed maturities held to maturity $16,848 $ 1,108 $ 50 $17,906
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4. INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturities by
contractual maturities at December 31, 1999, is shown below:
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AVAILABLE FOR SALE HELD TO MATURITY
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ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
AMORTIZED FAIR AMORTIZED FAIR
COST VALUE COST VALUE
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(In Millions) (In Millions)
Due in one year or less $ 3,171 $ 3,166 $ 671 $ 671
Due after one year through five years 18,132 17,911 4,063 4,078
Due after five years through ten years 19,249 18,725 5,449 5,345
Due after ten years 29,697 28,368 4,053 4,017
Mortgage-backed securities 6,566 6,527 1 1
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Total $76,815 $74,697 $14,237 $14,112
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Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers
have the right to call or prepay obligations.
Proceeds from the repayment of held to maturity fixed maturities during
1999, 1998 and 1997 were $4,957 million, $4,466 million, and $4,042
million, respectively. Gross gains of $73 million, $135 million, and $62
million, and gross losses of $0 million, $2 million, and $1 million were
realized on prepayment of held to maturity fixed maturities during 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively.
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale fixed maturities during
1999, 1998 and 1997 were $117,547 million, $119,096 million and $120,604
million, respectively. Proceeds from the maturity of available for sale
fixed maturities during 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $3,328 million, $4,055
million and $2,946 million, respectively. Gross gains of $884 million,
$1,765 million and $1,310 million, and gross losses of $1,231 million,
$443 million and $639 million were realized on sales and prepayments of
available for sale fixed maturities during 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
Writedowns for impairments which were deemed to be other than temporary
for fixed maturities were $266 million, $96 million and $13 million and
for equity securities were $205 million, $95 million and $31 million for
the years 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, certain securities
classified as held to maturity were either sold or transferred to the
available for sale portfolio. These actions were taken as a result of a
significant deterioration in creditworthiness. The aggregate amortized
cost of the securities sold or transferred was $230 million in 1999 and
$73 million in 1998. Gross unrealized investment losses of $5 million in
1999 and $.4 million in 1998 were recorded in "Accumulated other
comprehensive income" at the time of the transfer. Prior to transfer,
impairments related to these securities, if any, were included in
"Realized investment gains, net." Realized gains on securities sold were
$3 million in 1999.
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4. INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
The Company's mortgage loans were collateralized by the following
property types at December 31:
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(In Millions) OF TOTAL (In Millions) OF TOTAL
1999 1998
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Office Buildings $ 3,960 24.1% $ 4,156 25.3%
Retail stores 2,627 15.9% 2,866 17.4%
Residential properties 662 4.0% 716 4.3%
Apartment complexes 4,508 27.3% 4,179 25.4%
Industrial buildings 2,161 13.1% 1,971 12.0%
Agricultural properties 1,959 11.9% 1,936 11.8%
Other 612 3.7% 619 3.8%
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Subtotal 16,489 100% 16,443 100%
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Allowance for losses (221) (427)
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The mortgage loans are geographically dispersed throughout the United
States and Canada with the largest concentrations in California (23.4%)
and New York (10.1%) at December 31, 1999. Mortgage loans receivable at
December 31, 1998 include $87 million from non-consolidated joint
ventures.
Activity in the allowance for losses for all mortgage loans, for the
years ended December 31, is summarized as follows:
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Allowance for losses, beginning of year $ 427 $ 450 $ 515
Release of allowance for losses (201) - (41)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries (5) (23) (24)
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The $201 million reduction of the mortgage loan allowance for losses in
1999 is primarily attributable to the improved economic climate, changes
in the nature and mix of borrowers and underlying collateral and a
decrease in impaired loans.
Impaired mortgage loans identified in management's specific review of
probable loan losses and the related allowance for losses at December 31,
are as follows:
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Impaired mortgage loans with allowance for losses $ 411 $ 501
Impaired mortgage loans with no allowance for losses 283 572
Allowance for losses, end of year (24) (45)
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Impaired mortgage loans with no allowance for losses are loans in which
the fair value of the collateral or the net present value of the loans'
expected future cash flows equals or exceeds the recorded investment. The
average recorded investment in impaired loans before allowance for losses
was $884 million, $1,329 million and $2,102 million during 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively. Net investment income recognized on these loans
totaled $55 million, $94 million and $140 million for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
INVESTMENT REAL ESTATE
"Investment real estate" of $770 million and $675 million at December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively, is directly owned. Of the Company's real
estate, $293 million and $675 million consists of commercial and
agricultural assets held for disposal at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. Impairment losses amounted to $3 million, $8 million and
$40 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, and are included in "Realized investment gains, net."
RESTRICTED ASSETS AND SPECIAL DEPOSITS
Assets of $4,463 million and $2,803 million at December 31, 1999 and
1998, respectively, were on deposit with governmental authorities or
trustees as required by certain insurance laws. Additionally, assets
valued at $2,325 million and $3,898 million at December 31, 1999 and
1998, respectively, were held in voluntary trusts. Of these amounts,
$1,553 million and $3,131 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, related to the multi-state policyholder settlement
described in Note 15. The remainder relates to trusts established to fund
guaranteed dividends to certain policyholders and to fund certain
employee benefits. Assets valued at $128 million and $173 million at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, were pledged as collateral for
bank loans and other financing agreements. Restricted cash and securities
of $4,082 million and $2,366 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, were included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position in "Other assets." The restricted cash represents funds
deposited by clients and funds accruing to clients as a result of trades
or contracts.
OTHER LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS
The Company's "Other long-term investments" of $4,087 million and $3,474
million as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, are comprised of
$1,212 million and $1,133 million in real estate related interests and
$2,875 million and $2,341 million of non-real estate related interests.
Net investment income from other long- term investments was $365 million,
$311 million and $443 million for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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4. INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
INVESTMENT INCOME AND INVESTMENT GAINS AND LOSSES
NET INVESTMENT INCOME arose from the following sources for the years
ended December 31:
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Fixed maturities - available for sale $ 5,450 $ 5,366 $ 5,074
Fixed maturities - held to maturity 1,217 1,406 1,622
Trading account assets 622 677 504
Equity securities - available for sale 63 54 52
Mortgage loans on real estate 1,401 1,525 1,555
Investment real estate 101 230 565
Policy loans 448 410 396
Securities purchased under agreements to resell 25 18 15
Broker-dealer related receivables 976 836 706
Short-term investments 642 725 697
Other investment income 354 430 535
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Gross investment income 11,299 11,677 11,721
Less investment expenses (1,824) (2,035) (2,027)
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Less amount relating to discontinued operations (51) (107) (212)
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Net investment income $ 9,424 $ 9,535 $ 9,482
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4. INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
REALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS, NET, for the years ended December 31, were
from the following sources:
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Fixed maturities $ (557) $ 1,381 $ 684
Equity securities - available for sale 223 427 363
Mortgage loans on real estate 209 22 68
Investment real estate 106 642 700
Joint ventures and limited partnerships 656 454 289
Derivatives 305 (263) 108
Other (27) 8 (3)
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Subtotal 915 2,671 2,209
Less amount related to discontinued operations 9 (30) (41)
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Realized investment gains, net $ 924 $ 2,641 $ 2,168
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The "joint ventures and limited partnerships" category includes net
realized investment gains relating to real estate joint ventures' and
partnerships' sales of their underlying invested assets, as described
more fully in Note 2, "Other long-term investments," amounting to $114
million, $177 million and $56 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
Based on the carrying value, assets categorized as "non-income producing"
for the year ended December 31, 1999 included in fixed maturities
available for sale, mortgage loans on real estate and other long-term
investments totaled $15 million, $25 million and $1 million,
respectively.
NET UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS/LOSSES
Net unrealized investment gains on securities available for sale and
certain other long-term investments are included in the Consolidated
Statements of Financial Position as a component of "Accumulated other
comprehensive income." Changes in these amounts include reclassification
adjustments to avoid including in "Other comprehensive income/(loss)"
those items that are included as part of "Net income" for a period that
also had been part of "Other comprehensive income/(loss)" in earlier
periods. The amounts for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
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other
IMPACT OF UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAIN (LOSSES) ON: comprehensive
------------------------------------------------- income/(loss)
Deferred related to net
Unrealized policy Future Deferred unrealized
gains(losses)on acquisition policy income tax investment
investments costs benefits (liability)benefit gains (losses)
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(In Millions)
Balance, December 31, 1996 $ 2,527 $ (193) $ (573) $ (625) $ 1,136
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period 2,667 - - (961) 1,706
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income (986) - - 355 (631)
Impact of net unrealized investment - (154) - 55 (99)
gains on deferred policy acquisition
costs
Impact of net unrealized investment - - (563) 203 (360)
gains on future policy benefits
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Balance, December 31, 1997 4,208 (347) (1,136) (973) 1,752
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period 804 - - (282) 522
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income (1,675) - - 588 (1,087)
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains on deferred policy acquisition
costs - 98 - (36) 62
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains on future policy benefits - - 38 (15) 23
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Balance, December 31, 1998 3,337 (249) (1,098) (718) 1,272
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period (5,089) - - 1,845 (3,244)
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income 404 - - (146) 258
Impact of net unrealized investment
losses on deferred policy acquisition - 566 - (213) 353
costs
Impact of net unrealized investment
losses on future policy benefits - - 1,095 (394) 701
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Balance, December 31, 1999 $ (1,348) $ 317 $ (3) $ 374 $ (660)
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4. INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
The table below presents unrealized gains (losses) on investments by
asset class:
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1999 1998 1997
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Fixed maturities $ (2,118) $ 3,161 $ 3,774
Equity securities 733 176 434
Other long-term investments 37 - -
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Unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ (1,348) $ 3,337 $ 4,208
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5. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The balances of and changes in deferred policy acquisition costs as of
and for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
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Balance, beginning of year $ 6,462 $ 6,083 $ 6,095
Capitalization of commissions, sales and issue expenses 1,333 1,313 1,409
Amortization (1,155) (1,139) (1,176)
Change in unrealized investment gains 566 98 (154)
Foreign currency translation 118 107 (91)
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Balance, end of year $ 7,324 $ 6,462 $ 6,083
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6. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES
FUTURE POLICY BENEFITS at December 31, are as follows:
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Life insurance $ 51,667 $ 48,981
Annuities 14,138 15,360
Other contract liabilities 2,264 2,718
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The majority of the Company's participating insurance is in its domestic
individual life insurance business. Participating insurance represented
approximately 90% of domestic individual life insurance inforce and
approximately 90% of domestic individual life insurance premiums for
1999, 1998 and 1997. Revenues and expenses of this business come directly
from the underlying policies and supporting assets.
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6. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
Life insurance liabilities include reserves for death and endowment policy
benefits, terminal dividends, premium deficiency reserves and certain health
benefits. Annuity liabilities include reserves for immediate annuities and
life contingent group annuities. Other contract liabilities primarily
consist of unearned premium and benefit reserves for group health products.
The following table highlights the key assumptions generally utilized in
calculating these reserves:
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Life insurance Generally, rates 2.5% to 11.5% Net level premium
guaranteed in calculating based on non-forfeiture
cash surrender values interest rate
Individual annuities 1971 and 1983 Individual 3.5% to 13.4% Present value of
Annuity Mortality expected future payments
Tables with certain based on historical
modifications experience
Group annuities 1950 and 1971 Group 3.8% to 17.3% Present value of
Annuity Mortality expected future payments
Tables with certain based on historical
modifications experience
Other contract liabilities 2.5% to 11.5% Present value of
expected future payments
based on historical
experience
Premium deficiency reserves are established, if necessary, when the
liability for future policy benefits plus the present value of expected
future gross premiums are determined to be insufficient to provide for
expected future policy benefits and expenses and to recover any unamortized
acquisition costs. Premium deficiency reserves have been recorded for the
group single premium annuity business, which consists of limited-payment,
long duration, traditional and non-participating annuities, and for certain
individual health policies. Liabilities of $1,930 million and $1,844 million
is included in "Future policy benefits" with respect to these deficiencies
at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
POLICYHOLDERS' ACCOUNT BALANCES at December 31, are as follows:
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Individual annuities $ 4,612 $ 4,997
Group annuities 2,176 2,362
Guaranteed investment contracts and guaranteed interest accounts 13,429 14,408
Interest-sensitive life contracts 3,607 3,566
Dividend accumulations and other 7,754 7,765
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6. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
Policyholders' account balances for interest-sensitive life and
investment-type contracts represent an accumulation of account deposits plus
credited interest less withdrawals, expenses and mortality charges.
Certain contract provisions that determine the policyholder account balances
are as follows:
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PRODUCT INTEREST RATE SURRENDER CHARGES
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Individual annuities 3.0% to 11.3% 0% to 8% for up to 8 years
Group annuities 2.0% to 13.9% Contractually limited or subject
to market value adjustment
Guaranteed investment contracts and 3.9% to 15.4% Generally, subject to market value
Guaranteed interest accounts withdrawal provisions for any funds
withdrawn other than for benefit
responsive and contractual payments
Interest-sensitive life contracts 2.0% to 6.0% Various up to 10 years
Dividend accumulations and other 3.0% to 7.0% Withdrawal or surrender
contractually limited or subject
to market value adjustment
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6. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
UNPAID CLAIMS AND CLAIM ADJUSTMENT EXPENSES. The following table provides a
reconciliation of the activity in the liability for unpaid claims and claim
adjustment expenses for property and casualty insurance, which includes the
Company's personal lines automobile and homeowner's business, as well as the
Company's wind-down commercial lines business, primarily environmental and
asbestos-related claims, and accident and health insurance at December 31:
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Accident Property Accident Property Accident Property
and Health and Casualty and Health and Casualty and Health and Casualty
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(In Millions)
Balance at January 1 $ 1,090 $ 2,716 $ 1,857 $ 2,956 $ 1,932 $ 3,076
Less reinsurance recoverables, net 52 533 810 535 10 553
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Net balance at January 1 1,038 2,183 1,047 2,421 1,922 2,523
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Incurred related to:
Current year 4,110 1,249 6,132 1,314 8,379 1,484
Prior years (72) (54) (15) (154) 63 (50)
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Total incurred 4,038 1,195 6,117 1,160 8,442 1,434
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Paid related to:
Current year 3,397 700 5,287 717 6,673 739
Prior years 672 720 839 681 1,842 797
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Total paid 4,069 1,420 6,126 1,398 8,515 1,536
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Disposal of healthcare business (See Note 3) (965) - - - - -
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Net balance at December 31 42 1,958 1,038 2,183 1,849 2,421
Plus reinsurance recoverables, net 378 451 52 533 8 535
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Balance at December 31 $ 420 $ 2,409 $ 1,090 $ 2,716 $ 1,857 $ 2,956
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The Accident and Health reinsurance recoverable balance at December 31, 1999
includes $371 million attributable to the Company's discontinued healthcare
business. The Accident and Health balance at December 31, 1998 and 1997
includes amounts attributable to the Company's discontinued healthcare
business of $1,026 million and $1,693 million, respectively.
The unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses presented above include
estimates for liabilities associated with reported claims and for incurred
but not reported claims based, in part, on the Company's experience. Changes
in the estimated cost to settle unpaid claims are charged or credited to the
Consolidated Statement of Operations periodically as the estimates are
revised. Accident and Health unpaid claims liabilities are discounted using
interest rates ranging from 3.5% to 7.5%.
In 1999, 1998 and 1997, the amounts incurred for claims and claim adjustment
expenses for property and casualty related to prior years were primarily
driven by lower than anticipated losses for the auto line of business.
The amounts incurred for claims and claim adjustment expense for Accident
and Health related to prior years are primarily due to factors including
changes in claim cost trends and an accelerated decline in the indemnity
health business.
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7. REINSURANCE
The Company participates in reinsurance in order to provide additional
capacity for future growth and limit the maximum net loss potential arising
from large risks. Life reinsurance is accomplished through various plans of
reinsurance, primarily yearly renewable term and coinsurance.
Property-casualty reinsurance is placed on a pro-rata basis and excess of
loss, including stop loss, basis. Reinsurance ceded arrangements do not
discharge the Company as the primary insurer. Ceded balances would represent
a liability of the Company in the event the reinsurers were unable to meet
their obligations to the Company under the terms of the reinsurance
agreements. Reinsurance premiums, commissions, expense reimbursements,
benefits and reserves related to reinsured long-duration contracts are
accounted for over the life of the underlying reinsured contracts using
assumptions consistent with those used to account for the underlying
contracts. The cost of reinsurance related to short-duration contracts is
accounted for over the reinsurance contract period. Amounts recoverable from
reinsurers, for both short and long-duration reinsurance arrangements, are
estimated in a manner consistent with the claim liabilities and policy
benefits associated with the reinsured policies.
The tables presented below exclude amounts pertaining to the Company's
discontinued healthcare operations. See Note 3 for a discussion of the
Company's coinsurance agreement with Aetna.
Reinsurance amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
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Direct premiums $ 10,068 $ 9,637 $ 9,667
Reinsurance assumed 66 65 64
Reinsurance ceded (659) (678) (716)
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Premiums $ 9,475 $ 9,024 $ 9,015
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Policyholders' benefits ceded $ 483 $ 510 $ 530
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Reinsurance recoverables, included in "Other assets" in the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31, were as
follows:
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Life insurance $ 576 $ 620
Property-casualty 473 564
Other reinsurance 90 92
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Two major reinsurance companies account for approximately 58% of the
reinsurance recoverable at December 31, 1999. The Company periodically
reviews the financial condition of its reinsurers and amounts recoverable
therefrom in order to minimize its exposure to loss from reinsurer
insolvencies, recording an allowance when necessary for uncollectible
reinsurance.
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8. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt consists of the following at December 31:
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1999 1998
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Commercial paper (b) $ 7,506 $ 7,057
Notes payable 2,598 2,164
Current portion of long-term debt 754 861
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TOTAL SHORT-TERM DEBT $ 10,858 $ 10,082
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The weighted average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt was
approximately 5.2% and 5.4% at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
LONG-TERM DEBT
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DESCRIPTION MATURITY DATES RATE 1999 1998
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Fixed rate notes 2000 - 2023 .50% - 12.28% $ 1,161 $ 1,480
Floating rate notes ("FRN") 2000 - 2003 (a) 865 767
Surplus notes 2003 - 2025 6.875% - 8.30% 987 987
Commercial paper backed by long-term
credit agreement (b) 2,500 1,500
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Total long-term debt $ 5,513 $ 4,734
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(a) Floating interest rates are generally based on such rates as LIBOR,
Constant Maturity Treasury, or the Federal Funds Rate. Interest on the
FRN's ranged from 6.17% to 14.00% for 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Included in the floating rate notes are equity indexed instruments. The
Company issued an S&P 500 index linked note of $29 million in September
of 1997. The interest rate on the note is based on the appreciation of
the S&P 500 index, with a contractual cap of 14%. At December 31, 1999
and 1998, the rate was 14%. Excluding this note, floating interest rates
ranged from 6.17% to 9.54% for 1999 and 4.04% to 7.9% for 1998.
(b) At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company classified $2.5 billion and
$1.5 billion, respectively, of its commercial paper as long-term debt.
This classification is supported by long-term syndicated credit line
agreements. The Company has the ability and intent to use these
agreements, if necessary, to refinance commercial paper on a long-term
basis.
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8. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
The following table summarizes the Company's use of the proceeds from
issuing long-term debt:
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Corporate $ 1,782 $ 1,917
Investment related 1,121 751
Securities business related 2,610 2,066
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Total long-term debt $ 5,513 $ 4,734
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The net proceeds from the issuance of the Company's long-term debt may be
used for general corporate purposes. This includes investing in equity and
debt securities of subsidiaries, advancing funds to its subsidiaries for
liquidity and operational purposes, and supporting liquidity of the
Company's other businesses.
Investment related long-term debt consists of debt issued to finance
specific investment assets or portfolios of investment assets including real
estate, institutional spread lending investment portfolios and real estate
related investments held in consolidated joint ventures.
Securities business related long-term debt consists of debt issued to
finance primarily the liquidity of the Company's securities business. Loans
made by the Company to its securities subsidiaries using the proceeds from
the Company's issuance of long-term debt may be made on a long-term,
short-term, or subordinated basis, depending on the particular requirements
of its securities business.
Payment of interest and principal on the surplus notes issued after 1993, of
which $688 million were outstanding at December 31, 1999 and 1998, may be
made only with the prior approval of the Commissioner of Insurance of the
State of New Jersey.
In order to modify exposure to interest rate and currency exchange rate
movements, the Company utilizes derivative instruments, primarily interest
rate swaps, in conjunction with some of its debt issues. The effect of these
derivative instruments is included in the calculation of the interest
expense on the associated debt, and as a result, the effective interest
rates on the debt may differ from the rates reflected in the tables above.
Floating rates are determined by formulas and may be subject to certain
minimum or maximum rates.
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SCHEDULED PRINCIPAL REPAYMENT OF LONG-TERM DEBT (In Millions)
2001 $ 738
2002 1,942
2003 459
2004 1,334
2005 58
2006 and thereafter 982
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At December 31, 1999, the Company had $9,934 million in lines of credit from
numerous financial institutions of which $7,947 million were unused. These
lines of credit generally have terms ranging from one to five years.
The Company issues commercial paper primarily to manage operating cash flows
and existing commitments, meet working capital needs and take advantage of
current investment opportunities. A portion of commercial
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8. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
paper borrowings are supported by various lines of credit referred to above.
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the weighted average maturity of commercial
paper outstanding was 23 and 21 days, respectively.
Interest expense for short-term and long-term debt is $863 million, $920
million, and $743 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively. Securities business related interest expense of $254
million, $288 million, and $248 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, is included in "Net investment income."
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT PLANS
The Company has funded non-contributory defined benefit pension plans which
cover substantially all of its employees. The Company also has several
non-funded non-contributory defined benefit plans covering certain
executives. Benefits are generally based on career average earnings and
credited length of service. The Company's funding policy is to contribute
annually an amount necessary to satisfy the Internal Revenue Service
contribution guidelines.
The Company provides certain life insurance and healthcare benefits ("Other
postretirement benefits") for its retired employees, their beneficiaries and
covered dependents. The healthcare plan is contributory; the life insurance
plan is non-contributory.
Substantially all of the Company's employees may become eligible to receive
benefits if they retire after age 55 with at least 10 years of service or
under certain circumstances after age 50 with at least 20 years of
continuous service. These benefits are funded as considered necessary by
Company management.
The Company has elected to amortize its transition obligation for other
postretirement benefits over 20 years.
Prepaid and accrued benefits costs are included in "Other assets" and "Other
liabilities," respectively, in the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Financial Position. The status of these plans as of September 30, adjusted
for fourth-quarter activity, is summarized below:
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
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OTHER
PENSION BENEFITS POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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(In Millions)
CHANGE IN BENEFIT OBLIGATION:
Benefit obligation at the beginning of period $ (6,309) $ (5,557) $ (2,213) $ (2,128)
Service cost (193) (159) (39) (35)
Interest cost (410) (397) (141) (142)
Plan participants' contributions - - (6) (6)
Amendments (2) (58) (2) -
Actuarial gains (losses) 974 (600) 312 (31)
Contractual termination benefits (53) (30) - -
Special termination benefits (51) - (2) -
Curtailment 206 - 43 -
Benefits paid 408 485 108 128
Foreign currency changes - 7 (1) 1
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Benefit obligation at end of period $ (5,430) $ (6,309) $ (1,941) $ (2,213)
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CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period $ 8,427 $ 8,489 $ 1,422 $ 1,354
Actual return on plan assets 1,442 445 213 146
Transfer to third party (14) (4) - -
Contribution from pension plan - - - 31
Employer contributions 21 25 15 13
Plan participants' contributions - - 6 6
Withdrawal under IRS Section 420 - (36) - -
Benefits paid (408) (485) (108) (128)
Foreign currency changes - (7) - -
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Fair value of plan assets at end of period $ 9,468 $ 8,427 $ 1,548 $ 1,422
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FUNDED STATUS:
Funded status at end of period $ 4,038 $ 2,118 $ (393) $ (791)
Unrecognized transition (asset) liability (448) (554) 462 660
Unrecognized prior service cost 225 335 2 -
Unrecognized actuarial net (gain) (2,514) (813) (746) (353)
Effects of fourth quarter activity (3) (9) - 2
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Net amount recognized $ 1,298 $ 1,077 $ (675) $ (482)
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AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENTS OF
FINANCIAL POSITION CONSIST OF:
Prepaid benefit cost $ 1,601 $ 1,348 $ - $ -
Accrued benefit liability (316) (287) (675) (482)
Intangible asset 6 7 - -
Accumulated other comprehensive income 7 9 - -
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Net amount recognized $ 1,298 $ 1,077 $ (675) $ (482)
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
The projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit obligations and fair
value of plan assets for the pension plans with accumulated benefit
obligations in excess of plan assets were $401 million, $309 million and $0,
respectively, as of September 30, 1999 and $384 million, $284 million and
$0, respectively, as of September 30, 1998.
The effects of fourth quarter activity are summarized as follows:
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OTHER
PENSION BENEFITS POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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(In Millions)
Contractual termination benefits $ (9) $ (14) $ - $ -
Employer contributions 6 5 - 2
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Effects of 4th quarter activity $ (3) $ (9) $ - $ 2
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Pension plan assets consist primarily of equity securities, bonds, real
estate and short-term investments, of which $6,534 million and $5,926
million are included in Separate Account assets and liabilities at September
30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Other postretirement plan assets consist of group and individual life
insurance policies, group life and health contracts, common stocks,
corporate debt securities, U.S. government securities and short-term
investments. During 1999 the assets of group life and health contracts were
transferred into common stocks, debt securities and short-term investments.
Plan assets include $434 million and $1,018 million of Company insurance
policies and contracts at September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The Prudential Plan was amended during the time period presented to provide
contractual termination benefits to certain plan participants whose
employment had been terminated. Costs related to these amendments are
reflected in contractual termination benefits that follow.
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
Net periodic benefit cost included in "General and administrative expenses"
in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, includes the following components:
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PENSION BENEFITS OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
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1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
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COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFITS
COSTS:
Service cost $ 193 $ 159 $ 127 $ 39 $ 35 $ 38
Interest cost 410 397 376 141 142 149
Expected return on plan assets (724) (674) (617) (121) (119) (87)
Amortization of transition amount (106) (106) (106) 47 47 50
Amortization of prior service cost 45 45 42 - - -
Amortization of actuarial net (gain) loss 4 1 - (10) (13) (13)
Special termination benefits 51 - - 2 - -
Curtailment (gain) loss (122) 5 - 108 - -
Contractual termination benefits 48 14 30 - - -
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Subtotal (201) (159) (148) 206 92 137
Less amounts related to discontinued operations 84 25 - (130) (34) (38)
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Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (117) $ (134) $ (148) $ 76 $ 58 $ 99
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Discontinued operations amounts for 1998 and 1997 were included in loss from
healthcare operations. The 1999 amounts were included in loss on disposal of
healthcare operations. See Note 3 for discussion of the disposal of the
Company's healthcare business. Discontinued operations for pension benefits
in 1999 includes $122 million of curtailment gains and $51 million of
special termination benefit costs. Discontinued operations for
postretirement benefits in 1999 includes $108 million of curtailment losses
and $2 million of special termination benefit costs.
The assumptions at September 30, used by the Company to calculate the
benefit obligations as of that date and to determine the benefit cost in the
subsequent year are as follows:
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1999 1998 1997
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WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS:
Discount rate (beginning of period) 6.50% 7.25% 7.75%
Discount rate (end of period) 7.75% 6.50% 7.25%
Rate of increase in compensation 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
levels (beginning of period)
Rate of increase in compensation 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
levels (end of period)
Expected return on plan assets 9.50% 9.50% 9.50%
Health care cost trend rates - - -
Ultimate health care cost trend rate after gradual - - -
decrease until 2006
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WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS:
Discount rate (beginning of period) 6.50% 7.25% 7.75%
Discount rate (end of period) 7.75% 6.50% 7.25%
Rate of increase in compensation 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
levels (beginning of period)
Rate of increase in compensation 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
levels (end of period)
Expected return on plan assets 9.00% 9.00% 9.00%
Health care cost trend rates 7.50 - 9.80% 7.80 - 11.00% 8.20 - 11.80%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate after gradual 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
decrease until 2006
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the
amounts reported for the health care plan. A one-percentage point increase
and decrease in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the
following effects:
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POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
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ONE PERCENTAGE POINT INCREASE
Increase in total service and interest costs $ 25
Increase in postretirement benefit obligation 200
ONE PERCENTAGE POINT DECREASE
Decrease in total service and interest costs $ 20
Decrease in postretirement benefit obligation 167
POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The Company accrues postemployment benefits primarily for life and health
benefits provided to former or inactive employees who are not retirees. The
net accumulated liability for these benefits at December 31, 1999 and 1998
was $157 million and $135 million, respectively, and is included in "Other
liabilities."
OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company sponsors voluntary savings plans for employees (401(k) plans).
The plans provide for salary reduction contributions by employees and
matching contributions by the Company of up to 3% of annual salary. The
matching contributions by the Company included in "General and
administrative expenses" are as follows:
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1999 1998 1997
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Company match $ 60 $ 54 $ 63
Less amounts related to discontinued operations (8) (14) (16)
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401(k) Company match included in
general and administrative expenses $ 52 $ 40 $ 47
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Discontinued operations amounts for 1998 and 1997 were included in loss from
healthcare operations. The 1999 amount was included in loss on disposal of
healthcare operations.
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10. INCOME TAXES
The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31,
were as follows:
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Current tax expense (benefit):
U.S. $ 614 $ 883 $ (14)
State and local 84 54 51
Foreign (8) 148 64
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Total 690 1,085 101
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
U.S. 206 (93) 269
State and local 44 (6) 4
Foreign 102 (16) 33
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Total 352 (115) 306
Total income tax expense $ 1,042 $ 970 $ 407
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes and extraordinary
item, for the years ended December 31, was as follows:
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Domestic $ 1,989 $ 2,384 $ 1,039
International 316 224 331
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Total income from continuing operations
before income taxes and extraordinary item $ 2,305 $ 2,608 $ 1,370
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The Company's income tax expense for the years ended December 31, differs
from the amount computed by applying the expected federal income tax rate
of 35% to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the
following reasons:
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Expected federal income tax expense $ 807 $ 913 $ 480
Equity tax (benefit) 190 75 (65)
State and local income taxes 83 31 37
Tax-exempt interest and dividend received (63) (46) (67)
deduction
Other 25 (3) 22
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Total income tax expense $ 1,042 $ 970 $ 407
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10. INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, resulted from the
items listed in the following table:
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Deferred tax assets
Insurance reserves $ 1,582 $ 1,807
Net unrealized investment (gains)/losses 474 (1,225)
Policyholder dividends 277 265
Net operating loss carryforwards 280 276
Litigation related reserves 61 87
Employee benefits 32 63
Other - 135
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Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance 2,706 1,408
Valuation allowance (24) (13)
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Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance 2,682 1,395
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Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred policy acquisition cost 1,942 1,697
Investments 284 151
Depreciation 59 64
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Deferred tax liabilities 2,285 1,912
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Net deferred tax asset/(liability) $ 397 $ (517)
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Management believes that based on its historical pattern of taxable
income, the Company will produce sufficient income in the future to
realize its deferred tax asset after valuation allowance. Adjustments to
the valuation allowance will be made if there is a change in management's
assessment of the amount of the deferred tax asset that is realizable. At
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, the Company had federal life
net operating loss carryforwards of $660 million and $540 million, which
expire in 2012. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, the Company
had state operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes approximating
$570 million and $1,278 million, which expire between 2000 and 2019.
Deferred taxes are not provided on the undistributed earnings of foreign
subsidiaries (considered to be permanent investments), which at December
31, 1999 were $521 million. Determining the tax liability that would
arise if these earnings were remitted is not practical.
The Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") has completed all
examinations of the consolidated federal income tax returns through 1992.
The Service has begun their examination of the years 1993 through 1995.
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11. STATUTORY NET INCOME AND SURPLUS
RECONCILIATION OF STATUTORY NET INCOME AND SURPLUS
Accounting practices used to prepare statutory financial statements for
regulatory purposes differ in certain instances from GAAP. The following
tables reconcile the Company's statutory net income and surplus as of and
for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997, determined in
accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the New
Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, to net income and equity
determined using GAAP:
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1999 1998 1997
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STATUTORY NET INCOME $ 333 $ 1,247 $ 1,471
Adjustments to reconcile to net income on a GAAP basis:
Insurance revenues and expenses 136 (117) 12
Income taxes 436 128 601
Valuation of investments (27) (143) (62)
Realized investment gains 73 1,162 702
Litigation and other reserves (102) (1,150) (1,975)
Discontinued operations and other, net (36) (21) (139)
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GAAP NET INCOME $ 813 $ 1,106 $ 610
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STATUTORY SURPLUS $ 9,249 $ 8,536
Adjustments to reconcile to equity on a GAAP basis:
Deferred policy acquisition costs 7,295 6,462
Valuation of investments 2,909 8,358
Future policy benefits and policyholder account balances (1,544) (2,621)
Non-admitted assets 2,069 2,119
Income taxes 522 (576)
Surplus notes (987) (987)
Discontinued operations and other, net (222) (896)
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GAAP EQUITY $ 19,291 $ 20,395
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The New York State Insurance Department ("Department") recognizes only
statutory accounting for determining and reporting the financial
condition of an insurance company, for determining its solvency under the
New York Insurance Law and for determining whether its financial
condition warrants the payment of a dividend to its policyholders. No
consideration is given by the Department to financial statements prepared
in accordance with GAAP in making such determinations.
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12. OPERATING LEASES
The Company occupies leased office space in many locations under various
long-term leases and has entered into numerous leases covering the
long-term use of computers and other equipment. At December 31, 1999,
future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are,
as follows:
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2000 $ 294
2001 265
2002 217
2003 178
2004 147
Remaining years after 2004 776
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Total $ 1,877
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Rental expense incurred for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997 was $278 million, $320 million and $352 million, respectively,
excluding expenses relating to the Company's healthcare business.
13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The estimated fair values presented below have been determined by using
available market information and by applying valuation methodologies.
Considerable judgment is applied in interpreting data to develop the
estimates of fair value. Estimated fair values may not be realized in a
current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or
estimation methodologies could have a material effect on the estimated
fair values. The following methods and assumptions were used in
calculating the estimated fair values (for all other financial
instruments presented in the table, the carrying values approximate
estimated fair values).
FIXED MATURITIES AND EQUITY SECURITIES
Estimated fair values for fixed maturities and equity securities, other
than private placement securities, are based on quoted market prices or
estimates from independent pricing services. Generally fair values for
private placement fixed maturities are estimated using a discounted cash
flow model which considers the current market spreads between the U.S.
Treasury yield curve and corporate bond yield curve, adjusted for the
type of issue, its current credit quality and its remaining average life.
The fair value of certain non-performing private placement fixed
maturities is based on amounts estimated by management.
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
The estimated fair value of mortgage loans on real estate is primarily
based upon the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted
at the appropriate U.S. Treasury rate, adjusted for the current market
spread for similar quality mortgage.
POLICY LOANS
The estimated fair value of policy loans is calculated using a discounted
cash flow model based upon current U.S. Treasury rates and historical
loan repayments.
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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Refer to Note 14 for the disclosure of fair values on these instruments.
INVESTMENT CONTRACTS
For guaranteed investment contracts, income annuities, and other similar
contracts without life contingencies, estimated fair values are derived
using discounted projected cash flows, based on interest rates being
offered for similar contracts with maturities consistent with those of
the contracts being valued. For individual deferred annuities and other
deposit liabilities, fair value approximates carrying value.
DEBT
The estimated fair value of short-term and long-term debt is derived by
using discount rates based on the borrowing rates currently available to
the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
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The following table discloses the carrying amounts and estimated fair
values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31:
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CARRYING ESTIMATED CARRYING ESTIMATED
AMOUNT FAIR VALUE AMOUNT FAIR VALUE
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FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Other than trading:
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Fixed maturities:
Available for sale $ 74,697 $ 74,697 $ 80,158 $ 80,158
Held to maturity 14,237 14,112 16,848 17,906
Equity securities 3,264 3,264 2,759 2,759
Mortgage loans on real estate 16,268 15,826 16,016 16,785
Policy loans 7,590 7,462 7,476 8,123
Securities purchased under agreements to resell - - 1,737 1,737
Short-term investments 12,303 12,303 9,781 9,781
Mortgage securitization inventory 803 803 480 480
Cash 1,330 1,330 1,943 1,943
Restricted cash and securities 4,082 4,082 2,366 2,366
Separate Account assets 82,131 82,131 80,931 80,931
Trading:
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Trading account assets $ 9,741 $ 9,741 $ 8,888 $ 8,888
Broker-dealer related receivables 11,346 11,346 10,142 10,142
Securities purchased under agreements to resell 13,944 13,944 8,515 8,515
Cash collateral for borrowed securities 7,124 7,124 5,622 5,622
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
Other than trading:
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Investment contracts $ 25,164 $ 25,352 $ 26,246 $ 27,051
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 4,260 4,260 7,085 7,085
Cash collateral for loaned securities 2,582 2,582 2,450 2,450
Short-term and long-term debt 16,371 16,563 14,816 15,084
Securities sold but not yet purchased - - 2,215 2,215
Separate Account liabilities 82,131 82,131 80,931 80,931
Trading:
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Broker-dealer related payables $ 5,839 $ 5,839 $ 6,530 $ 6,530
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 20,338 20,338 14,401 14,401
Cash collateral for loaned securities 8,193 8,189 4,682 4,682
Securities sold but not yet purchased 6,968 6,968 3,556 3,556
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS
The Company uses interest rate swaps to reduce market risks from changes in
interest rates and to manage interest rate exposures arising from mismatches
between assets and liabilities. Under interest rate swaps, the Company
agrees with other parties to exchange, at specified intervals, the
difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts calculated
by reference to an agreed notional principal amount. Generally, no cash is
exchanged at the outset of the contract and no principal payments are made
by either party. Cash is paid or received based on the terms of the swap.
These transactions are entered into pursuant to master agreements that
provide for a single net payment to be made by one counterparty at each due
date. The fair value of swap agreements is estimated based on the present
value of future cash flows under the agreements, discounted at the
applicable zero coupon U.S. Treasury rate and swap spread.
If swap agreements meet the criteria for hedge accounting, net interest
receipts or payments are accrued and recognized over the life of the swap
agreements as an adjustment to interest income or expense of the hedged
item. Any unrealized gains or losses are not recognized until the hedged
item is sold or matures. Gains or losses on early termination of interest
rate swaps are deferred and amortized over the remaining period originally
covered by the swaps. If the criteria for hedge accounting are not met, the
swap agreements are accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value
reported in current period earnings.
FUTURES AND OPTIONS
The Company uses exchange-traded Treasury futures and options to reduce
market risks from changes in interest rates, to alter mismatches between the
duration of assets in a portfolio and the duration of liabilities supported
by those assets, and to hedge against changes in the value of securities it
owns or anticipates acquiring. The Company enters into exchange-traded
futures and options with regulated futures commissions merchants who are
members of a trading exchange. The fair value of those futures and options
is based on market quotes.
In exchange-traded futures transactions, the Company purchases or sells
contracts, the value of which are determined by the value of designated
classes of Treasury securities, and posts variation margins on a daily basis
in an amount equal to the difference in the daily market values of those
contracts. Futures are typically used to hedge duration mismatches between
assets and liabilities by replicating Treasury performance. Treasury futures
move substantially in value as interest rates change and can be used to
either modify or hedge existing interest rate risk. This strategy protects
against the risk that cash flow requirements may necessitate liquidation of
investments at unfavorable prices resulting from increases in interest
rates. This strategy can be a more cost effective way of temporarily
reducing the Company's exposure to a market decline than selling fixed
income securities and purchasing a similar portfolio when such a decline is
believed to be over.
If futures meet hedge accounting criteria, changes in their fair value are
deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the carrying value of the hedged
item. Deferred gains or losses from the hedges for interest-bearing
financial instruments are amortized as a yield adjustment over the remaining
lives of the hedged item. Futures that do not qualify as hedges are carried
at fair value with changes in value reported in current period earnings. The
gains and losses associated with anticipatory transactions are not material.
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When the Company anticipates a significant decline in the stock market which
will correspondingly affect its diversified portfolio, it may purchase put
index options where the basket of securities in the index is appropriate to
provide a hedge against a decrease in the value of the Company's equity
portfolio or a portion thereof. This strategy effects an orderly sale of
hedged securities. When the Company has large cash flows which it has
allocated for investment in equity securities, it may purchase call index
options as a temporary hedge against an increase in the price of the
securities it intends to purchase. This hedge is intended to permit such
investment transactions to be executed with less adverse market impact.
CURRENCY DERIVATIVES
The Company uses currency derivatives, including exchange-traded currency
futures and options, currency forwards and currency swaps, to reduce market
risks from changes in currency exchange rates with respect to investments
denominated in foreign currencies that the Company either holds or intends
to acquire and to alter the currency exposures arising from mismatches
between such foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar.
Under currency forwards, the Company agrees with other parties upon delivery
of a specified amount of a specified currency at a specified future date.
Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment
for such a contract is made at the specified future date. Under currency
swaps, the Company agrees with other parties to exchange, at specified
intervals, the difference between one currency and another at a forward
exchange rate and calculated by reference to an agreed principal amount.
Generally, the principal amount of each currency is exchanged at the
beginning and termination of the currency swap by each party. These
transactions are entered into pursuant to master agreements that provide for
a single net payment to be made by one counterparty for payments made in the
same currency at each due date.
If currency derivatives are effective as hedges of foreign currency
translation and transaction exposures, gains or losses are recorded in
"Accumulated other comprehensive income." If currency derivatives do not
meet hedge accounting criteria, gains or losses from those derivatives are
recognized in "Realized investment gains, net."
FORWARDS
The Company uses forwards to manage market risks relating to interest rates
and commodities. Additionally, in connection with the Company's investment
banking activities, the Company trades in mortgage backed securities forward
contracts. Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract
and payment for such a contract is made at the specified future date.
If the forwards are effective as hedges, gains or losses are recorded in
"Accumulated other comprehensive income." If forwards do not meet hedge
accounting criteria, gains or losses from those forwards are recognized in
current period earnings.
The tables below summarize the Company's outstanding positions by derivative
instrument types as of December 31, 1999 and 1998. The amounts presented are
classified as either trading or other than trading, based on management's
intent at the time of contract inception and throughout the life of the
contract. The table includes the estimated fair values of outstanding
derivative positions only and does not include the changes in fair values of
associated financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, which
generally offset derivative notional amounts. The fair value amounts
presented also do not reflect the netting of amounts pursuant to right of
setoff, qualifying master netting agreements with counterparties or
collateral arrangements.
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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1999
(IN MILLIONS)
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HEDGE ACCOUNTING NON-HEDGE ACCOUNTING
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ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
NOTIONAL FAIR VALUE NOTIONAL FAIR VALUE NOTIONAL FAIR VALUE NOTIONAL FAIR VALUE
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SWAP INSTRUMENTS
Interest rate
Asset $ 7,116 $ 151 $ - $ - $ 2,185 $ 146 $ 9,301 $ 297
Liability 6,490 137 - - 1,261 32 7,751 169
Currency
Asset 24 45 343 30 - - 367 75
Liability 77 51 369 33 - - 446 84
Equity and commodity
Asset 8 9 - - 47 13 55 22
Liability 8 5 - - - - 8 5
FORWARD CONTRACTS
Interest rate
Asset 14,837 105 - - - - 14,837 105
Liability 12,459 84 - - - - 12,459 84
Currency
Asset 11,181 275 54 2 1,182 16 12,417 293
Liability 10,377 247 841 16 1,347 21 12,565 284
Equity and commodity
Asset 1,664 68 - - - - 1,664 68
Liability 1,592 60 - - - - 1,592 60
FUTURES CONTRACTS
Interest rate
Asset 2,374 2 - - 800 14 3,174 16
Liability 3,017 3 - - 3,696 44 6,713 47
Equity and commodity
Asset 2,283 44 - - 71 4 2,354 48
Liability 837 57 - - 12 11 849 68
OPTION CONTRACTS
Interest rate
Asset 3,725 22 - - - - 3,725 22
Liability 2,185 11 - - 13 - 2,198 11
Currency
Asset 613 5 - - 10 - 623 5
Liability 4,439 5 - - 10 - 4,449 5
Equity and commodity
Asset 340 6 - - - - 340 6
Liability 366 3 - - - - 366 3
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TOTAL DERIVATIVES:
ASSETS $ 44,165 $ 732 $ 397 $ 32 $ 4,295 $ 193 $ 48,857 $ 957
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LIABILITIES $ 41,847 $ 663 $ 1,210 $ 49 $ 6,339 $ 108 $ 49,396 $ 820
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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1998
(IN MILLIONS)
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HEDGE ACCOUNTING NON-HEDGE ACCOUNTING
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ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED ESTIMATED
NOTIONAL FAIR VALUE NOTIONAL FAIR VALUE NOTIONAL FAIR VALUE NOTIONAL FAIR VALUE
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SWAP INSTRUMENTS
Interest rate
Asset $ 4,145 $ 204 $ - $ - $ 1,949 $ 73 $ 6,094 $ 277
Liability 4,571 192 - - 2,501 301 7,072 493
Currency
Asset 372 91 229 16 - - 601 107
Liability 263 84 464 46 - - 727 130
Equity and commodity
Asset 47 14 - - 22 7 69 21
Liability - - - - - - - -
FORWARD CONTRACTS
Interest rate
Asset 31,568 72 - - - - 31,568 72
Liability 24,204 56 - - - - 24,204 56
Currency
Asset 12,879 198 60 1 942 13 13,881 212
Liability 13,594 221 573 11 1,466 26 15,633 258
Equity and commodity
Asset 1,204 12 - - 2 - 1,206 12
Liability 1,355 3 - - - - 1,355 3
FUTURES CONTRACTS
Interest rate
Asset 2,429 10 - - 1,762 22 4,191 32
Liability 3,147 3 - - 478 4 3,625 7
Equity and commodity
Asset 843 51 - - 24 1 867 52
Liability 1,224 44 - - 53 1 1,277 45
OPTION CONTRACTS
Interest rate
Asset 2,500 10 - - 130 2 2,630 12
Liability 1,451 8 - - 98 - 1,549 8
Currency
Asset 4,882 101 - - - - 4,882 101
Liability 4,151 112 - - - - 4,151 112
Equity and commodity
Asset 928 2 - - - - 928 2
Liability 901 4 - - - - 901 4
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TOTAL DERIVATIVES:
ASSETS $ 61,797 $ 765 $ 289 $ 17 $ 4,831 $ 118 $ 66,917 $ 900
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LIABILITIES $ 54,861 $ 727 $ 1,037 $ 57 $ 4,596 $ 332 $ 60,494 $ 1,116
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The following table discloses net trading revenues by derivative
instrument types as of December 31:
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Forwards $ 53 $ 67 $ 59
Futures 80 (5) 37
Swaps 16 (13) (13)
Options (14) - -
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Net trading revenues $ 135 $ 49 $ 83
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Average fair values for trading derivatives in an asset position during the
years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 were $789 million and $922 million,
respectively, and for derivatives in a liability position were $766 million
and $905 million, respectively. The average fair values do not reflect the
netting of amounts pursuant to the right of offset or qualifying master
netting agreements. Of those derivatives held for trading purposes at
December 31, 1999, 61% of the notional amount consisted of interest rate
derivatives, 33% consisted of foreign currency derivatives and 6% consisted
of equity and commodity derivatives. Of those derivatives held for purposes
other than trading at December 31, 1999, 65% of notional consisted of
interest rate derivatives, 34% consisted of foreign currency derivatives,
and 1% consisted of equity and commodity derivatives.
CREDIT RISK
The credit exposure of the Company's derivative contracts is limited to the
fair value at the reporting date. Credit risk is managed by entering into
transactions with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining collateral where
appropriate and customary. The Company also attempts to minimize its
exposure to credit risk through the use of various credit monitoring
techniques. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, approximately 81% and 95%,
respectively, of the net credit exposure for the Company from derivative
contracts is with investment-grade counterparties.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT-RELATED INSTRUMENTS
During the normal course of its business, the Company utilizes financial
instruments with off-balance sheet credit risks such as commitments,
financial guarantees, loans sold with recourse and letters of credit.
Commitments include commitments to purchase and sell mortgage loans, the
underfunded portion of commitments to fund investments in private placement
securities and unused credit card and home equity lines.
In connection with the Company's consumer banking business, loan commitment
for credit cards and home equity lines of credit and other lines of credit
include agreements to lend up to specified limits to customers. It is
anticipated that commitment amounts will only be partially drawn down based
on overall customer usage patterns, and, therefore, do not necessarily
represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each credit
decision on such commitments at least annually and has the ability to cancel
or suspend such lines at its option. The total available lines of credit
card, home equity and other commitments were $2.7 billion, of which $2.0
billion remains available at December 31, 1999.
Also, in connection with the Company's investment banking activities, the
Company enters into agreements with mortgage originators and others to
provide financing on both a secured and an unsecured basis. Aggregate
financing commitments on a secured basis, for periods of less than one year,
approximate $4.9 billion, of which $2.73 billion remains available at
December 31, 1999. Unsecured commitments approximate $528 million, of which
$334 million remains available at December 3l, 1999.
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Other commitments primarily include commitments to purchase and sell
mortgage loans and the unfunded portion of commitments to fund investments
in private placement securities. These mortgage loans and private
commitments were $2.9 billion, of which $1.9 billion remain available at
December 31, 1999. Additionally, mortgage loans sold with recourse were $0.1
billion at December 31, 1999.
The Company also provides financial guarantees incidental to other
transactions and letters of credit that guarantee the performance of
customers to third parties. These credit-related financial instruments have
off-balance sheet credit risk because only their origination fees, if any,
and accruals for probable losses, if any, are recognized until the
obligation under the instrument is fulfilled or expires. These instruments
can extend for several years and expirations are not concentrated in any
period. The Company seeks to control credit risk associated with these
instruments by limiting credit, maintaining collateral where customary and
appropriate and performing other monitoring procedures. At December 31, 1999
these were immaterial.
15. CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION
STOP-LOSS REINSURANCE AND STOP-LOSS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS
On February 24, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 100% of
the capital stock of its subsidiary, Gibraltar Casualty Company
("Gibraltar") to Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc. (now known as Everest Re
Group, Ltd.) ("Everest"). The transaction is expected to be completed in the
second quarter of 2000, subject to approval by state regulators and other
customary closing conditions. Proceeds from the sale will consist of
approximately $52 million in cash, which approximated the book value of
Gibraltar at December 31, 1999. In connection with the sale, the Company
will provide a stop-loss indemnification agreement covering 80% of the first
$200 million of any adverse loss development in excess of Gibraltar's
carried reserves as of the closing date of the transaction, resulting in a
maximum potential exposure to the Company of $160 million. In connection
with the Company's 1995 sale of what is now Everest, Gibraltar had entered
into a stop-loss reinsurance agreement with Everest whereby Gibraltar
reinsured up to $375 million of the first $400 million of aggregate adverse
loss development, on an incurred basis, with respect to reserves recorded by
Everest as of June 30, 1995. Upon the expected completion of the
aforementioned sale of Gibraltar, the Company will no longer be subject to
exposure under the 1995 stop-loss agreement. Management believes that based
on currently available information and established reserves, the ultimate
settlement of claims under either the 1995 stop-loss agreement or the
stop-loss indemnification agreement should not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ASBESTOS-RELATED CLAIMS
Certain of the Company's subsidiaries are subject to claims under expired
contracts that assert alleged injuries and/or damages relating to or
resulting from toxic torts, toxic waste and other hazardous substances. The
liabilities for these claims cannot be reasonably estimated using
traditional reserving techniques. The predominant source of such exposure
for the Company is Gibraltar, which, as discussed above, is expected to be
sold in the second quarter of 2000. The liabilities recorded for
environmental and asbestos-related claims, net of reinsurance recoverables,
of $342 million ($321 million for Gibraltar) and $239 million ($217 million
for Gibraltar) at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, reflect the
Company's best estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses
based upon known facts and current law. However, as a result of judicial
decisions and legislative actions, the coverage afforded under these
contracts may be expanded beyond their original terms. Given the expansion
of coverage and liability by the courts and legislatures in the past, and
the potential for other unfavorable trends in the future, the ultimate cost
of these claims could increase from the levels currently established.
Because of these uncertainties, these additional amounts, or a range of
these additional amounts, cannot be reasonably estimated, and could result
in a liability exceeding recorded liabilities by an amount that could be
material to the Company's results of operations in a future quarterly or
annual period. The Company's residual exposure pertaining to Gibraltar upon
completion of the expected sale, pursuant to a
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15. CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION (continued)
stop-loss indemnification agreement, is discussed above. Management believes
that these claims should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position.
MANAGED CARE REIMBURSEMENT
The Company has reviewed its obligations retained in the sale of the
healthcare operations under certain managed care arrangements for possible
failure to comply with contractual and regulatory requirements. It is the
opinion of management that adequate reserves have been established to
provide for appropriate reimbursements to customers.
LITIGATION
The Company is subject to legal and regulatory actions in the ordinary
course of its businesses, including class actions. Pending legal and
regulatory actions include proceedings specific to the Company's practices
and proceedings generally applicable to business practices in the industries
in which the Company operates. In certain of these matters, large and/or
indeterminate amounts are sought, including punitive or exemplary damages.
In particular, the Company has been subject to substantial regulatory
actions and civil litigation involving individual life insurance sales
practices. In 1996, the Company entered into settlement agreements with
relevant insurance regulatory authorities and plaintiffs in the principal
life insurance sales practices class action lawsuit covering policyholders
of individual permanent life insurance policies issued in the United States
from 1982 to 1995. Pursuant to the settlements, the Company agreed to
various changes to its sales and business practices controls and a series of
fines, and is in the process of distributing final remediation relief to
eligible class members. In many instances, claimants have the right to
"appeal" the Company's decision to an independent reviewer. The bulk of such
appeals were resolved in 1999, and the balance is expected to be addressed
in 2000. As of January 31, 2000, the Company remained a party to two
putative class actions and approximately 158 individual actions relating to
permanent life insurance policies the Company issued in the United States
between 1982 and 1995. Additional suits may be filed by individuals who
opted out of the settlements. While the approval of the class action
settlement is now final, the Company remains subject to oversight and review
by insurance regulators and other regulatory authorities with respect to its
sales practices and the conduct of the remediation program. The U.S.
District Court has also retained jurisdiction as to all matters relating to
the administration, consummation, enforcement and interpretation of the
settlements. In November 1999, upon the joint application of the Company and
class counsel, the Court ordered an investigation into certain allegations
of improprieties in the administration and implementation of the remediation
program at the Company's Plymouth, Minnesota facility. Class counsel is
expected to submit a summary of its findings pursuant to the investigation
to the Court in mid-April 2000.
In 1999, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company recorded provisions in its
Consolidated Statements of Operations of $100 million, $1,150 million,
$2,030 million and $1,125 million, respectively, to provide for estimated
remediation costs, and additional sales practices costs including related
administrative costs, regulatory fines, penalties and related payments,
litigation costs and settlements, including settlements associated with the
resolution of claims of deceptive sales practices asserted by policyholders
who elected to "opt-out" of the class action settlement and litigate their
claims against the Company separately, and other fees and expenses
associated with the resolution of sales practices issues.
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15. CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION (continued)
The following table summarizes the Company's charges for the estimated total
costs of sales practices remedies and additional sales practices costs and
the related liability balances as of the dates indicated:
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1999 1998 1997 1996
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Liability balance at beginning of period $ 3,058 $ 2,553 $ 963 $ -
Charges to expense:
Remedy costs (99) 510 1,640 410
Additional sales practices costs 199 640 390 715
Total charges to expense ------------ ----------- ------------- -------------
100 1,150 2,030 1,125
Amounts paid or credited:
Remedy costs 1,708 147 - -
Additional sales practices costs 559 498 440 162
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Total amounts paid or credited 2,267 645 440 162
Liability balance at end of period $ 891 $ 3,058 $ 2,553 $ 963
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In 1996, the Company recorded in its Consolidated Statements of Operations
the cost of $410 million before taxes as a guaranteed minimum remediation
expense pursuant to the settlement agreement. Management had no better
information available at that time upon which to make a reasonable estimate
of the losses associated with the settlement. Charges were also recorded in
1996 for estimated additional sales practices costs totaling $715 million
before taxes.
In 1997, management increased the estimated liability for the costs of
remedying policyholder claims by $1,640 million before taxes. This increase
was based on additional information derived from claim sampling techniques,
the terms of the settlement and the number of claim forms received. The
Company also recorded additional charges of $390 million to recognize the
increase in estimated total additional sales practices costs.
In 1998, the Company recorded an additional charge of $510 million before
taxes to recognize the increase of the estimated total cost of remedying
policyholder claims to a total of $2,560 million before taxes. This increase
was based on (i) estimates derived from an analysis of claims actually
remedied (including interest); (ii) a sample of claims still to be remedied;
(iii) an estimate of additional liabilities associated with a claimant's
right to "appeal" the Company's decision; and (iv) an estimate of an
additional liability associated with the results of an investigation by a
court-appointed independent expert regarding the impact of the Company's
failure to properly implement procedures to preserve all documents relevant
to the class action and remediation program. The Company also recorded
additional charges of $640 million before taxes to recognize the increase in
estimated total additional sales practices costs.
In 1999, as a result of a decrease in the estimated cost of remedying
policyholder claims, the Company recorded a credit of $99 million before
taxes to reduce its liability relative to remedy costs. The revised estimate
was based on additional information derived from claims actually remedied
and an evaluation of remaining obligations taking into consideration
experience in 1999. The Company also recorded a charge of $199 million
before taxes to recognize an increase in estimated total additional sales
practices costs based on additional information obtained in 1999.
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The Company's litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and given their
complexity and scope, the outcomes cannot be predicted. It is possible that
the results of operations or the cash flow of the Company, in a particular
quarterly or annual period, could be materially affected by an ultimate
unfavorable outcome of pending litigation and regulatory matters depending,
in part, upon the results of operation or cash flow for such period.
Management believes, however, that the ultimate resolution of all pending
litigation and regulatory matters, after consideration of applicable
reserves, should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position.
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To the Board of Directors and Policyholders of
The Prudential Insurance Company of America
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position
and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in equity and
of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of The Prudential Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries at December
31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States, which require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
March 21, 2000
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Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
December 31, 1999 and 1998 (In Millions)
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ASSETS
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost, 1999: $76,815; 1998: $76,997) $ 74,697 $ 80,158
Held to maturity, at amortized cost (fair value, 1999: $14,112; 1998: $17,906) 14,237 16,848
Trading account assets, at fair value 9,741 8,888
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost, 1999: $2,531; 1998: $2,583) 3,264 2,759
Mortgage loans on real estate 16,268 16,016
Investment real estate 770 675
Policy loans 7,590 7,476
Securities purchased under agreements to resell 13,944 10,252
Cash collateral for borrowed securities 7,124 5,622
Other long-term investments 4,087 3,474
Short-term investments 12,303 9,781
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Total investments 164,025 161,949
Cash 1,330 1,943
Accrued investment income 1,836 1,795
Broker-dealer related receivables 11,346 10,142
Deferred policy acquisition costs 7,324 6,462
Other assets 17,102 16,200
Separate account assets 82,131 80,931
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 285,094 $ 279,422
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits $ 68,069 $ 67,059
Policyholders' account balances 31,578 33,098
Unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses 2,829 3,806
Policyholders' dividends 1,484 1,444
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 24,598 21,486
Cash collateral for loaned securities 10,775 7,132
Income taxes payable 804 785
Broker-dealer related payables 5,839 6,530
Securities sold but not yet purchased 6,968 5,771
Short-term debt 10,858 10,082
Long-term debt 5,513 4,734
Other liabilities 14,357 16,169
Separate account liabilities 82,131 80,931
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Total liabilities 265,803 259,027
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (See Notes 14 and 15)
EQUITY
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) (685) 1,232
Retained earnings 19,976 19,163
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Total equity 19,291 20,395
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 285,094 $ 279,422
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 (In Millions)
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REVENUES
Premiums $9,475 $9,024 $9,015
Policy charges and fee income 1,516 1,465 1,423
Net investment income 9,424 9,535 9,482
Realized investment gains, net 924 2,641 2,168
Commissions and other income 5,279 4,471 4,480
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Total revenues 26,618 27,136 26,568
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BENEFITS AND EXPENSES
Policyholders' benefits 10,175 9,840 9,956
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances 1,811 1,953 2,170
Dividends to policyholders 2,571 2,477 2,422
General and administrative expenses 9,656 9,108 8,620
Sales practices remedies and costs 100 1,150 2,030
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Total benefits and expenses 24,313 24,528 25,198
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 2,305 2,608 1,370
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Income taxes
Current 690 1,085 101
Deferred 352 (115) 306
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Total income taxes 1,042 970 407
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 1,263 1,638 963
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DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Loss from healthcare operations, net of taxes - (298) (353)
Loss on disposal of healthcare operations, net of taxes (400) (223) -
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Net loss from discontinued operations (400) (521) (353)
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INCOME BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM 863 1,117 610
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM - DEMUTUALIZATION EXPENSES, NET OF TAXES (50) (11) -
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NET INCOME $ 813 $1,106 $ 610
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 (In Millions)
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Total
Foreign Net Accumulated
Currency Unrealized Pension Other
Translation Investment Liability Comprehensive
Adjustments Gains/(Losses) Adjustment Income/(Loss)
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Balance, December 31, 1996 $ (56) $ 1,136 $ (4) $ 1,076
Comprehensive income:
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments (29) (29)
Change in net unrealized investment gains 616 616
Additional pension liability adjustment (2) (2)
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
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Balance, December 31, 1997 (85) 1,752 (6) 1,661
Comprehensive income:
Net income
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments 54 54
Change in net unrealized investment gains (480) (480)
Additional pension liability adjustment (3) (3)
Other comprehensive loss
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Balance, December 31, 1998 (31) 1,272 (9) 1,232
Comprehensive income:
Net income
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments 13 13
Change in net unrealized investment gains (1,932) (1,932)
Additional pension liability adjustment 2 2
Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive loss
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Balance, December 31, 1999 $ (18) $ (660) $ (7) $ (685)
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Retained Total
Earnings Equity
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Balance, December 31, 1996 $ 17,447 $18,523
Comprehensive income:
Net income 610 610
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments (29)
Change in net unrealized investment gains 616
Additional pension liability adjustment (2)
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Other comprehensive income 585
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Total comprehensive income 1,195
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Balance, December 31, 1997 18,057 19,718
Comprehensive income:
Net income 1,106 1,106
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments 54
Change in net unrealized investment gains (480)
Additional pension liability adjustment (3)
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Other comprehensive loss (429)
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Total comprehensive income 677
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Balance, December 31, 1998 19,163 20,395
Comprehensive income:
Net income 813 813
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation
adjustments 13
Change in net unrealized investment gains (1,932)
Additional pension liability adjustment 2
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Other comprehensive loss (1,917)
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Total comprehensive loss (1,104)
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Balance, December 31, 1999 $ 19,976 $19,291
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Years Ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997 (In Millions)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 813 $ 1,106 $ 610
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Realized investment gains, net (915) (2,671) (2,209)
Policy charges and fee income (237) (232) (258)
Interest credited to policyholders' account balances 1,811 1,953 2,170
Depreciation and amortization 489 337 271
Loss on disposal of businesses 400 223 -
Change in:
Deferred policy acquisition costs (178) (174) (233)
Future policy benefits and other insurance liabilities 724 597 2,537
Trading account assets (853) (2,540) (1,825)
Income taxes payable 1,074 594 (1,391)
Broker-dealer related receivables/payables (1,898) 1,495 (672)
Securities purchased under agreements to resell (3,692) (1,591) (3,314)
Cash collateral for borrowed securities (1,502) (575) (2,631)
Cash collateral for loaned securities 3,643 (6,985) 5,668
Securities sold but not yet purchased 1,197 2,122 1,633
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 3,112 9,139 4,844
Other, net (3,356) (5,234) 3,910
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Cash flows from (used in) operating activities 632 (2,436) 9,110
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from the sale/maturity of:
Fixed maturities, available for sale 120,875 123,151 123,550
Fixed maturities, held to maturity 4,957 4,466 4,042
Equity securities, available for sale 3,190 2,792 2,572
Mortgage loans on real estate 2,640 4,090 4,299
Investment real estate 507 1,489 1,842
Other long-term investments 1,219 1,848 5,232
Payments for the purchase of:
Fixed maturities, available for sale (120,933) (126,742) (129,854)
Fixed maturities, held to maturity (2,414) (2,244) (2,317)
Equity securities, available for sale (2,779) (2,547) (2,461)
Mortgage loans on real estate (2,595) (3,719) (3,305)
Investment real estate (483) (31) (241)
Other long-term investments (1,354) (1,842) (4,173)
Short-term investments (2,510) 2,145 (2,848)
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Cash flows from (used in) investing activities 320 2,856 (3,662)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Policyholders' account deposits 6,901 7,052 5,245
Policyholders' account withdrawals (9,835) (11,332) (9,873)
Net increase in short-term debt 444 2,422 305
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt 1,844 1,940 324
Repayments of long-term debt (919) (418) (464)
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Cash flows used in financing activities (1,565) (336) (4,463)
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NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH (613) 84 985
CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,943 1,859 874
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CASH, END OF YEAR $ 1,330 $ 1,943 $ 1,859
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes (received)/paid $ (344) $ 163 $ 968
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Interest paid $ 824 $ 864 $ 708
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1. BUSINESS
The Prudential Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries
(collectively, "Prudential" or "the Company") provide financial services
throughout the United States and in many foreign countries. The Company's
businesses provide a full range of insurance, investment, securities and
other financial products and services to both retail and institutional
customers. Principal products and services provided include life insurance,
property and casualty insurance, annuities, mutual funds, pension and
retirement related investments and administration, asset management, and
securities brokerage.
Demutualization
On February 10, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors authorized management
to take the preliminary steps necessary to allow the Company to demutualize
and become a publicly traded stock company. On July 1, 1998, legislation was
enacted in New Jersey that would permit demutualization to occur and that
specified the process for conversion. Demutualization is a complex process
involving the development of a plan of reorganization, approval of the plan
by the Company's Board of Directors, a public hearing, approval by
two-thirds of the qualified policyholders who vote on the plan, and review
and approval by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. The
Company's management is in the process of developing a proposed plan of
demutualization, although there can be no assurance as to the terms thereof
or that the Company's Board of Directors will approve such a plan.
The Company's management currently anticipates that the Company's proposed
plan of demutualization will include the establishment of a new holding
company, Prudential, Inc., whose stock will be publicly traded and of which
the Company's stock successor will become a direct or indirect wholly-owned
subsidiary. The consolidated financial statements of the Company prior to
the demutualization will become Prudential, Inc.'s consolidated financial
statements upon demutualization. The Company's management also currently
intends to propose that a corporate reorganization occur concurrently with
the demutualization whereby the stock of various of the Company's
subsidiaries (including Prudential Securities Group, the personal lines
property-casualty insurance companies and the international insurance
companies), the stock of a newly formed subsidiary containing the Company's
asset management operations, and certain prepaid pension expense,
post-employment benefits and certain other assets will be distributed to
Prudential, Inc. If effected, the corporate reorganization can be expected
to materially reduce invested assets, net income and total equity of The
Prudential Insurance Company of America, which would be an insurance
subsidiary of Prudential, Inc. after the corporate reorganization, although
it would have no effect on the consolidated assets, net income or total
equity of Prudential, Inc. As the terms of the foregoing transactions have
not been finalized by the Company or approved by the regulatory authority,
it is not currently possible to quantify their financial effect on the
Company.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of The Prudential
Insurance Company of America, a mutual life insurance company, its
majority-owned subsidiaries, and those partnerships and joint ventures in
which the Company has a controlling financial interest, except in those
instances where the Company cannot exercise control because the minority
owners have substantive participating rights in the operating and capital
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
decisions of the entity. The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States ("GAAP"). All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, in particular deferred policy acquisition
costs ("DAC") and future policy benefits, and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
Investments
Fixed maturities classified as "available for sale" are carried at estimated
fair value. Fixed maturities that the Company has both the positive intent
and ability to hold to maturity are stated at amortized cost and classified
as "held to maturity." The amortized cost of fixed maturities is written
down to estimated fair value when a decline in value is considered to be
other than temporary. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturities
"available for sale," net of income tax and the effect on deferred policy
acquisition costs and future policy benefits that would result from the
realization of unrealized gains and losses, are included in a separate
component of equity, "Accumulated other comprehensive income."
Trading account assets and securities sold but not yet purchased are carried
at estimated fair value. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on trading
account assets and securities sold but not yet purchased are included in
"Commissions and other income."
Equity securities, available for sale, are comprised of common and
non-redeemable preferred stock and are carried at estimated fair value. The
associated unrealized gains and losses, net of income tax and the effect on
deferred policy acquisition costs and future policy benefits that would
result from the realization of unrealized gains and losses, are included in
a separate component of equity, "Accumulated other comprehensive
income/(loss)."
Mortgage loans on real estate are stated primarily at unpaid principal
balances, net of unamortized discounts and an allowance for losses. The
allowance for losses includes a loan specific reserve for impaired loans and
a portfolio reserve for incurred but not specifically identified losses.
Impaired loans include those loans for which a probability exists that all
amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement will
not be collected. Impaired loans are measured at the present value of
expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate,
or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Interest received on impaired loans, including loans that were previously
modified in a troubled debt restructuring, is either applied against the
principal or reported as revenue, according to management's judgment as to
the collectibility of principal. Management discontinues accruing interest
on impaired loans after the loans are 90 days delinquent as to principal or
interest, or earlier when management has serious doubts about
collectibility. When a loan is recognized as impaired, any accrued but
uncollectible interest is reversed against interest income of the current
period. Generally, a loan is restored to accrual status only after all
delinquent interest and principal are brought current and, in the case of
loans where the payment of interest has been interrupted for a substantial
period, a regular payment performance has been established. The portfolio
reserve for incurred but not specifically identified losses considers the
Company's past loan loss experience, the current credit composition of the
portfolio, historical credit migration, property type diversification,
default and loss severity statistics and other relevant factors.
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Investment real estate held for disposal is carried at the lower of
depreciated cost or fair value less estimated selling costs and is not
further depreciated once classified as such.
Real estate which the Company has the intent to hold for the production of
income is carried at depreciated cost less any write-downs to fair value for
impairment losses and is reviewed for impairment whenever events or
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An
impairment loss is recognized when the review indicates that the carrying
value of the investment real estate exceeds the estimated undiscounted
future cash flows (excluding interest charges) from the investment. At that
time, the carrying value of the investment real estate is written down to
fair value.
Charges relating to real estate held for disposal and impairments of real
estate held for investment are included in "Realized investment gains, net."
Depreciation on real estate held for the production of income is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the properties,
and is included in "Net investment income."
Policy loans are carried at unpaid principal balances.
Securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under
agreements to repurchase are treated as financing arrangements and are
carried at the amounts at which the securities will be subsequently resold
or reacquired, including accrued interest, as specified in the respective
agreements. The Company's policy is to take possession or control of
securities purchased under agreements to resell. Assets to be repurchased
are the same, or substantially the same, as the assets transferred and the
transferor, through right of substitution, maintains the right and ability
to redeem the collateral on short notice. The market value of securities to
be repurchased or resold is monitored, and additional collateral is
obtained, where appropriate, to protect against credit exposure.
Securities borrowed and securities loaned are treated as financing
arrangements and are recorded at the amount of cash advanced or received.
With respect to securities loaned, the Company obtains collateral in an
amount equal to 102% and 105% of the fair value of the domestic and foreign
securities, respectively. The Company monitors the market value of
securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis with additional collateral
obtained as necessary. Non-cash collateral received is not reflected in the
consolidated statements of financial position because the debtor typically
has the right to redeem the collateral on short notice. Substantially all of
the Company's securities borrowed contracts are with other brokers and
dealers, commercial banks and institutional clients. Substantially all of
the Company's securities loaned are with large brokerage firms.
Securities repurchase and resale agreements and securities borrowed and
loaned transactions are used to generate net investment income and
facilitate trading activity. These instruments are short-term in nature
(usually 30 days or less) and are collateralized principally by U.S.
Government and mortgage-backed securities. The carrying amounts of these
instruments approximate fair value because of the relatively short period of
time between the origination of the instruments and their expected
realization.
Other long-term investments primarily represent the Company's investments in
joint ventures and partnerships in which the Company does not exercise
control and derivatives held for purposes other than trading. Such joint
venture and partnership interests are generally accounted for using the
equity method of accounting, reduced for other than temporary declines in
value, except in instances in which the Company's interest is so minor that
it exercises virtually no influence over operating and financial policies.
In such instances, the Company applies the cost method of accounting. The
Company's net income from investments in joint ventures and partnerships is
generally included in "Net investment income." However, for certain real
estate joint ventures, Prudential's
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interest is liquidated by means of one or more transactions that result in
the sale of the underlying invested assets to third parties and the ultimate
distribution of the proceeds to Prudential and other joint venture partners
in exchange for and settlement of the respective joint venture interests.
These transactions are accounted for as disposals of Prudential's joint
venture interests and the resulting gains and losses are included in
"Realized investment gains, net."
Short-term investments, including highly liquid debt instruments purchased
with an original maturity of twelve months or less, are carried at amortized
cost, which approximates fair value.
Realized investment gains, net are computed using the specific
identification method. Costs of fixed maturities and equity securities are
adjusted for impairments considered to be other than temporary. Allowances
for losses on mortgage loans on real estate are netted against asset
categories to which they apply and provisions for losses on investments are
included in "Realized investment gains, net." Decreases in the carrying
value of investment real estate held for disposal are recorded in "Realized
investment gains, net."
Cash
Cash includes cash on hand, amounts due from banks, and money market
instruments.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
The costs that vary with and that are related primarily to the production of
new insurance and annuity business are deferred to the extent such costs are
deemed recoverable from future profits. Such costs include commissions,
costs of policy issuance and underwriting, and variable field office
expenses. Deferred policy acquisition costs are subject to recoverability
testing at the time of policy issue and loss recognition testing at the end
of each accounting period. Deferred policy acquisition costs, for certain
products, are adjusted for the impact of unrealized gains or losses on
investments as if these gains or losses had been realized, with
corresponding credits or charges included in "Accumulated other
comprehensive income."
For participating life insurance, deferred policy acquisition costs are
amortized over the expected life of the contracts (up to 45 years) in
proportion to estimated gross margins based on historical and anticipated
future experience, which is updated periodically. The average rate of
assumed investment yield used in estimating expected gross margins was 7.83%
at December 31, 1999. The effect of changes in estimated gross margins on
unamortized deferred acquisition costs is reflected in "General and
administrative expenses" in the period such estimated gross margins are
revised. Policy acquisition costs related to interest-sensitive products and
certain investment-type products are deferred and amortized over the
expected life of the contracts (periods ranging from 15 to 30 years) in
proportion to estimated gross profits arising principally from investment
results, mortality and expense margins, and surrender charges based on
historical and anticipated future experience, which is updated periodically.
The effect of changes to estimated gross profits on unamortized deferred
acquisition costs is reflected in "General and administrative expenses" in
the period such estimated gross profits are revised. Deferred policy
acquisition costs related to non-participating term insurance are amortized
over the expected life of the contracts in proportion to the premium income.
The Company has offered programs under which policyholders, for a selected
product or group of products, can exchange an existing policy or contract
issued by the Company for another form of policy or contract. These
transactions are known as internal replacements. If policyholders surrender
traditional life insurance policies in exchange for life insurance policies
that do not have fixed and guaranteed terms, the Company immediately charges
to expense the remaining unamortized DAC on the surrendered policies. For
other internal replacement transactions, the unamortized DAC on the
surrendered policies is immediately charged to expense if the terms of the
new policies are not substantially similar to those of the former policies.
If the new policies have terms that
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
are substantially similar to those of the earlier policies, the DAC is
retained with respect to the new policies.
For property and casualty insurance contracts, deferred policy acquisition
costs are amortized over the period in which related premiums are earned.
Future investment income is considered in determining the recoverability of
deferred policy acquisition costs.
For disability insurance, group life insurance, group annuities and
guaranteed investment contracts, acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.
Separate Account Assets and Liabilities
Separate account assets and liabilities are reported at estimated fair value
and represent segregated funds which are invested for certain policyholders,
pension funds and other customers. The assets consist of common stocks,
fixed maturities, real estate related securities, real estate mortgage loans
and short-term investments. The assets of each account are legally
segregated and are generally not subject to claims that arise out of any
other business of the Company. Investment risks associated with market value
changes are borne by the customers, except to the extent of minimum
guarantees made by the Company with respect to certain accounts. The
investment income and gains or losses for separate accounts generally accrue
to the policyholders and are not included in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations. Mortality, policy administration and surrender charges on the
accounts are included in "Policy charges and fee income." Asset management
fees charged to the accounts are included in "Commissions and other income."
Other Assets and Other Liabilities
Other assets consist primarily of prepaid benefit costs, reinsurance
recoverables, certain restricted assets, trade receivables, mortgage
securitization inventory, and property and equipment. Property and equipment
are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is determined
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the
related assets which generally range from 3 to 40 years. Other liabilities
consist primarily of trade payables, employee benefit liabilities, and
reserves for sales practices remedies and costs.
Contingencies
Amounts related to contingencies are accrued if it is probable that a
liability has been incurred and an amount is reasonably estimable.
Management evaluates whether there are incremental legal or other costs
directly associated with the ultimate resolution of the matter that are
reasonably estimable and, if so, they are included in the accrual.
Policyholders' Dividends
The amount of the dividends to be paid to policyholders is determined
annually by the Company's Board of Directors. The aggregate amount of
policyholders' dividends is based on the Company's statutory results and
past experience, including investment income, realized investment gains, net
over a number of years, mortality experience and other factors.
Insurance Revenue and Expense Recognition
Premiums from participating insurance policies are recognized when due.
Benefits are recorded as an expense when they are incurred. A liability for
future policy benefits is recorded using the net level premium method.
Premiums from non-participating group annuities with life contingencies are
recognized when due. For single premium immediate annuities and structured
settlements with life contingencies, premiums are recognized when due with
any excess profit deferred and recognized in a constant relationship to the
amount of expected future benefit payments.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Amounts received as payment for interest-sensitive life contracts, deferred
annuities and participating group annuities are reported as deposits to
"Policyholders' account balances." Revenues from these contracts are
reflected in "Policy charges and fee income" and consist primarily of fees
assessed during the period against the policyholders' account balances for
mortality charges, policy administration charges and surrender charges.
Benefits and expenses for these products include claims in excess of related
account balances, expenses of contract administration, interest credited and
amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs.
For disability insurance, group life insurance, and property and casualty
insurance, premiums are recognized over the period to which the premiums
relate in proportion to the amount of insurance protection provided. Claim
and claim adjustment expenses are recognized when incurred.
Premiums, benefits and expenses are stated net of reinsurance ceded to other
companies. Estimated reinsurance receivables and the cost of reinsurance are
recognized over the life of the reinsured policies using assumptions
consistent with those used to account for the underlying policies.
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Assets and liabilities of foreign operations and subsidiaries reported in
other than U.S. dollars are translated at the exchange rate in effect at the
end of the period. Revenues, benefits and other expenses are translated at
the average rate prevailing during the period. The effects of translating
the Statements of Financial Position of non-U.S. entities with functional
currencies other than the U.S. dollar are included, net of related hedge
gains and losses and income taxes, in "Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss)," a separate component of equity.
Commissions and Other Income
Commissions and other income principally includes securities and commodities
commission revenues, asset management fees, investment banking revenue and
realized and unrealized gains from trading activities of the Company's
securities business.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives are financial instruments whose values are derived from interest
rates, foreign exchange rates, financial indices, or the value of securities
or commodities. Derivative financial instruments used by the Company include
swaps, futures, forwards and option contracts and may be exchange-traded or
contracted in the over-the-counter market. The Company uses derivative
financial instruments to seek to reduce market risk from changes in interest
rates or foreign currency exchange rates and to alter interest rate or
currency exposures arising from mismatches between assets and liabilities.
Additionally, derivatives are used in the broker-dealer business and in a
limited-purpose subsidiary for trading purposes.
To qualify as a hedge, derivatives must be designated as hedges for existing
assets, liabilities, firm commitments or anticipated transactions which are
identified and probable to occur, and effective in reducing the market risk
to which the Company is exposed. The effectiveness of the derivatives are
evaluated at the inception of the hedge and throughout the hedge period.
Derivatives held for trading purposes are used by the Company's securities
business to meet the needs of customers by structuring transactions that
allow customers to manage their exposure to interest rates, foreign exchange
rates, indices or prices of securities and commodities. Trading derivative
positions are valued daily, generally by obtaining quoted market prices or
through the use of pricing models. Values are affected by changes in
interest rates, currency exchange rates, credit spreads, market volatility
and liquidity. The Company monitors
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these exposures through the use of various analytical techniques.
Derivatives held for trading purposes are included at fair value in "Trading
account assets," "Other liabilities" or "Broker-dealer related
receivables/payables" in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position,
and realized and unrealized changes in fair value are included in
"Commissions and other income" of the Consolidated Statements of Operations
in the periods in which the changes occur. Cash flows from trading
derivatives are reported in the operating activities section of the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Derivatives held for purposes other than trading are primarily used to seek
to reduce exposure to interest rate and foreign currency risks associated
with assets held or expected to be purchased or sold, and liabilities
incurred or expected to be incurred. Additionally, other than trading
derivatives are used to change the characteristics of the Company's
asset/liability mix as part of the Company's risk management activities.
See Note 14 for a discussion of the accounting treatment of derivatives that
qualify as hedges. If the Company's use of other than trading derivatives
does not meet the criteria to apply hedge accounting, the derivatives are
recorded at fair value in "Other long-term investments" or "Other
liabilities" in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, and
changes in their fair value are included in "Realized investment gains, net"
without considering changes in the hedged assets or liabilities. Cash flows
from other than trading derivatives are reported in the investing activities
section in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Income Taxes
The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income
tax return. The Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") limits the amount of
non-life insurance losses that may offset life insurance company taxable
income. The Code also imposes an "equity tax" on mutual life insurance
companies which, in effect, imputes an additional tax to the Company based
on a formula that calculates the difference between stock and mutual life
insurance companies' earnings. Income taxes include an estimate for changes
in the total equity tax to be paid for current and prior years. Subsidiaries
operating outside the United States are taxed under applicable foreign
statutes.
Deferred income taxes are recognized, based on enacted rates, when assets
and liabilities have different values for financial statement and tax
reporting purposes. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce a deferred
tax asset to that portion that is expected to be realized.
Extraordinary Item - Demutualization Expenses, Net of Taxes
The Consolidated Statements of Operations reflect extraordinary charges for
demutualization expenses of $50 million and $11 million, net of taxes of
zero, for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Demutualization expenses consist primarily of the cost of engaging
independent accounting, actuarial, investment banking, legal and other
consultants to advise the Company and the New Jersey Department of Banking
and Insurance and the New York Department of Insurance in the
demutualization process and related matters. Future demutualization expenses
will also include the cost of printing and postage for communications with
policyholders.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" which requires that companies recognize
all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and
measure those instruments at fair value. SFAS No. 133 does not apply to most
traditional insurance contracts. However, certain hybrid contracts that
contain features which may affect settlement amounts similarly to
derivatives may require separate accounting for the "host contract" and the
underlying "embedded derivative"
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provisions. The latter provisions would be accounted for as derivatives as
specified by the statement.
SFAS No. 133 provides, if certain conditions are met, that a derivative may
be specifically designated as (1) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the
fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm
commitment (fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of the exposure to variable cash
flows of a forecasted transaction (cash flow hedge), or (3) a hedge of the
foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation, an
unrecognized firm commitment, an available-for-sale security or a
foreign-currency-denominated forecasted transaction (foreign currency
hedge).
Under SFAS No. 133, the accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative
depends on its intended use and designation. For a fair value hedge, the
gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with
the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item. For a cash flow hedge, the
effective portion of the derivative's gain or loss is initially reported as
a component of other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into
earnings when the forecasted transaction affects earnings. For a foreign
currency hedge, the gain or loss is reported in other comprehensive income
as part of the foreign currency translation adjustment. For all other
derivatives not designated as hedging instruments, the gain or loss is
recognized in earnings in the period of change. The Company is required to
adopt this Statement, as amended, as of January 1, 2001 and is currently
assessing the effect of the new standard.
In October 1998, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 98-7, "Deposit
Accounting: Accounting for Insurance and Reinsurance Contracts That Do Not
Transfer Insurance Risk" ("SOP 98-7"). This statement provides guidance on
how to account for insurance and reinsurance contracts that do not transfer
insurance risk. SOP 98-7 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June
15, 1999. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material
effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the
current year presentation.
3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In December 1998, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell
its healthcare business to Aetna, Inc. ("Aetna"). The sale was completed on
August 6, 1999. Included in this transaction were the Company's managed
medical care, point of service, preferred provider organization and
indemnity health lines, dental business, as well as the Company's
Administrative Services Only ("ASO") business. The healthcare business is
recorded as a discontinued operation in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements, with a measurement date of December 31, 1998
Proceeds from the sale were $500 million of cash, $500 million of Aetna
three-year senior notes and stock appreciation rights covering one million
shares of Aetna common stock, valued at approximately $30 million at the
date of closing, with a term of five years and a reference price of $81.81
per Aetna common share. The sale resulted in a loss of $623 million, net of
tax. Loss from healthcare operations for 1998 includes results through
December 31, 1998 (the measurement date). Amounts within the footnotes have
been adjusted, where noted, to eliminate the impact of discontinued
operations and to be consistent with the presentation in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
The 1998 loss on disposal of $223 million, net of taxes, included
anticipated operating losses to be incurred by the healthcare business
subsequent to December 31, 1998 (the measurement date) through the expected
date of
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the sale, as well as estimates of other costs the Company would incur in
connection with the disposition of the healthcare business. These include
costs attributable to facilities closure and systems terminations, severance
and termination benefits, payments to Aetna related to the ASO business and
estimated payments in connection with a medical loss ratio agreement
covering the fully insured medical and dental business (the "MLR
Agreement"). The MLR Agreement provides for payments either to or from Aetna
in the event that medical loss ratios (i.e., incurred medical expense
divided by earned premiums) for covered businesses are either less favorable
or more favorable than levels specified in the MLR Agreement for the years
1999 and 2000. The loss on disposal also included the estimated positive
impact of net curtailment gains from expected modifications of certain
pension and other postretirement benefit plans in which employees of the
healthcare business participate. (See Note 9).
In 1999 the Company recognized an additional loss on disposal of its
healthcare business of $400 million, after related tax benefits. The
additional loss resulted primarily from higher than anticipated healthcare
operating losses during the 1999 period through the August 6 closing date.
The higher losses resulted principally from adverse claims experience and
the impact of this experience on the evaluation of the Company's obligation
under the MLR Agreement. The pretax operating loss from the healthcare
business from January 1, 1999 through August 6, 1999 was $370 million, which
exceeded the original estimate of $160 million, recorded within the "Loss on
disposal of healthcare operations" in 1998. In addition to the obligations
noted above, the Company has retained certain liabilities pertaining to the
healthcare business, including all liabilities associated with litigation
which existed at August 6, 1999 or commences within two years of that date
with respect to claims that were incurred prior to August 6, 1999.
Management's best estimate of these costs is included in the loss on
disposal. It is possible that additional adjustments to estimates may be
necessary which might be material to future results of operations of a
particular quarterly or annual period.
Upon the closing of the sale of the healthcare business, the Company entered
into a coinsurance agreement with Aetna. The agreement is 100% indemnity
reinsurance on a coinsurance basis for all of the Company's insured medical
and dental business in-force upon the completion of the sale of the business
on August 6, 1999. The agreement requires the Company to issue additional
policies for new customers in response to proposals made to brokers or
customers within six months after the closing date and to renew insurance
policies until two years after the closing date. All such additional new and
renewal policies are 100% coinsured by Aetna, when issued. The purpose of
the agreement is to provide for the uninterrupted operation and growth,
including renewals of existing policies and issuance of new policies, of the
healthcare business that Aetna acquired from Prudential. The operation of
the business and the attendant risks, except for the existence of the MLR
Agreement as discussed above, were assumed entirely by Aetna. Consequently,
the following amounts pertaining to the agreement had no effect on the
Company's results of operations. The Company ceded premiums and benefits of
$896 million and $757 million, respectively, for the period from August 6,
1999 through December 31, 1999. Reinsurance recoverable under this
agreement, included in other assets, was $500 million at December 31, 1999.
The following table presents the results and the loss on the disposal of the
Company's healthcare business, determined as of the measurement date and
subsequently adjusted, which are included in "Discontinued Operations" in
the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Amounts for 1997 include revenues
and expenses relating to a contract with the American Association of Retired
Persons for healthcare and similar coverages which was terminated effective
December 31, 1997.
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(In Millions)
Revenues $ - $ 7,461 $10,305
Policyholder benefits - (6,064) (8,484)
General and administrative expenses - (1,822) (2,364)
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Loss before income taxes - (425) (543)
Income tax benefit - 127 190
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Loss from operations - (298) (353)
Loss on disposal, net of tax benefits of $240 in 1999 and $131 in 1998 (400) (223) -
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ (400) $ (521) $ (353)
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Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities
The following tables provide additional information relating to fixed
maturities and equity securities (excluding trading account assets) as of
December 31:
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Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
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(In Millions)
Fixed maturities available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5,594 $ 36 $ 236 $ 5,394
Obligations of U.S. states and
their political subdivisions 2,437 41 118 2,360
Foreign government bonds 4,590 140 90 4,640
Corporate securities 57,503 580 2,431 55,652
Mortgage-backed securities 6,566 96 135 6,527
Other 125 - 1 124
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Total fixed maturities available for sale $ 76,815 $ 893 $ 3,011 $ 74,697
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Equity securities available for sale $ 2,531 $ 829 $ 96 $ 3,264
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Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
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Fixed maturities held to maturity
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5 $ - $ - $ 5
Obligations of U.S. states and
their political subdivisions 81 1 3 79
Foreign government bonds 214 11 1 224
Corporate securities 13,883 280 408 13,755
Mortgage-backed securities 1 - - 1
Other 53 - 5 48
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Total fixed maturities held to maturity $ 14,237 $ 292 $ 417 $ 14,112
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Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
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(In Millions)
Fixed maturities available for sale
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5,761 $ 580 $ 9 $ 6,332
Obligations of U.S. states and
their political subdivisions 2,672 204 1 2,875
Foreign government bonds 3,486 258 59 3,685
Corporate securities 57,043 2,540 546 59,037
Mortgage-backed securities 7,935 208 14 8,129
Other 100 - - 100
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Total fixed maturities available for sale $ 76,997 $ 3,790 $ 629 $ 80,158
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Equity securities available for sale $ 2,583 $ 472 $ 296 $ 2,759
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Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Cost Gains Losses Value
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(In Millions)
Fixed maturities held to maturity
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of
U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5 $ - $ - $ 5
Obligations of U.S. states and
their political subdivisions 62 2 1 63
Foreign government bonds 216 8 1 223
Corporate securities 16,514 1,092 48 17,558
Mortgage-backed securities 1 - - 1
Other 50 6 - 56
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Total fixed maturities held to maturity $ 16,848 $ 1,108 $ 50 $ 17,906
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The amortized cost and estimated fair value of fixed maturities by
contractual maturities at December 31, 1999, is shown below:
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Estimated Estimated
Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
Cost Value Cost Value
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(In Millions) (In Millions)
Due in one year or less $ 3,171 $ 3,166 $ 671 $ 671
Due after one year through five years 18,132 17,911 4,063 4,078
Due after five years through ten years 19,249 18,725 5,449 5,345
Due after ten years 29,697 28,368 4,053 4,017
Mortgage-backed securities 6,566 6,527 1 1
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Total $ 76,815 $ 74,697 $ 14,237 $ 14,112
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Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers have
the right to call or prepay obligations.
Proceeds from the repayment of held to maturity fixed maturities during 1999,
1998 and 1997 were $4,957 million, $4,466 million, and $4,042 million,
respectively. Gross gains of $73 million, $135 million, and $62 million, and
gross losses of $0 million, $2 million, and $1 million were realized on
prepayment of held to maturity fixed maturities during 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
Proceeds from the sale of available for sale fixed maturities during 1999,
1998 and 1997 were $117,547 million, $119,096 million and $120,604 million,
respectively. Proceeds from the maturity of available for sale fixed
maturities during 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $3,328 million, $4,055 million and
$2,946 million, respectively. Gross gains of $884 million, $1,765 million and
$1,310 million, and gross losses of $1,231 million, $443 million and $639
million were realized on sales and prepayments of available for sale fixed
maturities during 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Writedowns for impairments which were deemed to be other than temporary for
fixed maturities were $266 million, $96 million and $13 million and for
equity securities were $205 million, $95 million and $31 million for the
years 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, certain securities
classified as held to maturity were either sold or transferred to the
available for sale portfolio. These actions were taken as a result of a
significant deterioration in creditworthiness. The aggregate amortized cost
of the securities sold or transferred was $230 million in 1999 and $73
million in 1998. Gross unrealized investment losses of $5 million in 1999 and
$.4 million in 1998 were recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income"
at the time of the transfer. Prior to transfer, impairments related to these
securities, if any, were included in "Realized investment gains, net."
Realized gains on securities sold were $3 million in 1999.
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Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
The Company's mortgage loans were collateralized by the following property
types at December 31:
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(In Millions) of Total (In Millions) of Total
1999 1998
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Office Buildings $ 3,960 24.1% $ 4,156 25.3%
Retail stores 2,627 15.9% 2,866 17.4%
Residential properties 662 4.0% 716 4.3%
Apartment complexes 4,508 27.3% 4,179 25.4%
Industrial buildings 2,161 13.1% 1,971 12.0%
Agricultural properties 1,959 11.9% 1,936 11.8%
Other 612 3.7% 619 3.8%
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Subtotal 16,489 100% 16,443 100%
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Allowance for losses (221) (427)
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Net carrying value $ 16,268 $ 16,016
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The mortgage loans are geographically dispersed throughout the United States
and Canada with the largest concentrations in California (23.4%) and New York
(10.1%) at December 31, 1999. Mortgage loans receivable at December 31, 1998
include $87 million from non-consolidated joint ventures.
Activity in the allowance for losses for all mortgage loans, for the years
ended December 31, is summarized as follows:
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Allowance for losses, beginning of year $ 427 $ 450 $ 515
Release of allowance for losses (201) - (41)
Charge-offs, net of recoveries (5) (23) (24)
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The $201 million reduction of the mortgage loan allowance for losses in 1999
is primarily attributable to the improved economic climate, changes in the
nature and mix of borrowers and underlying collateral and a decrease in
impaired loans.
Impaired mortgage loans identified in management's specific review of
probable loan losses and the related allowance for losses at December 31, are
as follows:
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Impaired mortgage loans with allowance for losses $ 411 $ 501
Impaired mortgage loans with no allowance for losses 283 572
Allowance for losses, end of year (24) (45)
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Net carrying value of impaired mortgage loans $ 670 $ 1,028
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Impaired mortgage loans with no allowance for losses are loans in which the
fair value of the collateral or the net present value of the loans' expected
future cash flows equals or exceeds the recorded investment. The average
recorded investment in impaired loans before allowance for losses was $884
million, $1,329 million and $2,102 million during 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Net investment income recognized on these loans totaled $55
million, $94 million and $140 million for the years ended December 31, 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively.
Investment Real Estate
"Investment real estate" of $770 million and $675 million at December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively, is directly owned. Of the Company's real estate,
$293 million and $675 million consists of commercial and agricultural assets
held for disposal at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Impairment
losses amounted to $3 million, $8 million and $40 million for the years ended
December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, and are included in "Realized
investment gains, net."
Restricted Assets and Special Deposits
Assets of $4,463 million and $2,803 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, were on deposit with governmental authorities or trustees as
required by certain insurance laws. Additionally, assets valued at $2,325
million and $3,898 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, were
held in voluntary trusts. Of these amounts, $1,553 million and $3,131 million
at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, related to the multi-state
policyholder settlement described in Note 15. The remainder relates to trusts
established to fund guaranteed dividends to certain policyholders and to fund
certain employee benefits. Assets valued at $128 million and $173 million at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, were pledged as collateral for bank
loans and other financing agreements. Restricted cash and securities of
$4,082 million and $2,366 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, were included in the Consolidated Statements of Financial
Position in "Other assets." The restricted cash represents funds deposited by
clients and funds accruing to clients as a result of trades or contracts.
Other Long-Term Investments
The Company's "Other long-term investments" of $4,087 million and $3,474
million as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, are comprised of
$1,212 million and $1,133 million in real estate related interests and $2,875
million and $2,341 million of non-real estate related interests. Net
investment income from other long-term investments was $365 million, $311
million and $443 million for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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Investment Income and Investment Gains and Losses
Net investment income arose from the following sources for the years ended
December 31:
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Fixed maturities - available for sale $ 5,450 $ 5,366 $ 5,074
Fixed maturities - held to maturity 1,217 1,406 1,622
Trading account assets 622 677 504
Equity securities - available for sale 63 54 52
Mortgage loans on real estate 1,401 1,525 1,555
Investment real estate 101 230 565
Policy loans 448 410 396
Securities purchased under agreements to resell 25 18 15
Broker-dealer related receivables 976 836 706
Short-term investments 642 725 697
Other investment income 354 430 535
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Gross investment income 11,299 11,677 11,721
Less investment expenses (1,824) (2,035) (2,027)
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Subtotal 9,475 9,642 9,694
Less amount relating to discontinued operations (51) (107) (212)
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Net investment income $ 9,424 $ 9,535 $ 9,482
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Realized investment gains, net, for the years ended December 31, were from
the following sources:
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(In Millions)
Fixed maturities $ (557) $ 1,381 $ 684
Equity securities - available for sale 223 427 363
Mortgage loans on real estate 209 22 68
Investment real estate 106 642 700
Joint ventures and limited partnerships 656 454 289
Derivatives 305 (263) 108
Other (27) 8 (3)
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Subtotal 915 2,671 2,209
Less amount related to discontinued operations 9 (30) (41)
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Realized investment gains, net $ 924 $ 2,641 $ 2,168
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The "joint ventures and limited partnerships" category includes net realized
investment gains relating to real estate joint ventures' and partnerships'
sales of their underlying invested assets, as described more fully in Note
2, "Other long-term investments," amounting to $114 million, $177 million
and $56 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Based on the carrying value, assets categorized as "non-income producing"
for the year ended December 31, 1999 included in fixed maturities available
for sale, mortgage loans on real estate and other long-term investments
totaled $15 million, $25 million and $1 million, respectively.
Net Unrealized Investment Gains/Losses
Net unrealized investment gains on securities available for sale and certain
other long-term investments are included in the Consolidated Statements of
Financial Position as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive
income." Changes in these amounts include reclassification adjustments to
avoid including in "Other comprehensive income/(loss)" those items that are
included as part of "Net income" for a period that also had been part of
"Other comprehensive income/(loss)" in earlier periods. The amounts for the
years ended December 31, are as follows:
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Deferred
Unrealized policy Future Deferred
gains(losses) on acquisition policy income tax
investments costs benefits (liability)benefit
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(In Millions)
Balance, December 31, 1996 $ 2,527 $ (193) $ (573) $ (625)
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period 2,667 - - (961)
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income (986) - - 355
Impact of net unrealized investment - (154) - 55
gains on deferred policy acquisition
costs
Impact of net unrealized investment - - (563) 203
gains on future policy benefits
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Balance, December 31, 1997 4,208 (347) (1,136) (973)
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period 804 - - (282)
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income (1,675) - - 588
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains on deferred policy acquisition
costs - 98 - (36)
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains on future policy benefits - - 38 (15)
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Balance, December 31, 1998 3,337 (249) (1,098) (718)
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period (5,089) - - 1,845
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income 404 - - (146)
Impact of net unrealized investment
losses on deferred policy acquisition - 566 - (213)
costs
Impact of net unrealized investment
losses on future policy benefits - - 1,095 (394)
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Balance, December 31, 1999 $ (1,348) $ 317 $ (3) $ 374
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Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income/(loss)
related to net
unrealized
investment
gains (losses)
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Balance, December 31, 1996 $ 1,136
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period 1,706
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income (631)
Impact of net unrealized investment (99)
gains on deferred policy acquisition
costs
Impact of net unrealized investment (360)
gains on future policy benefits
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Balance, December 31, 1997 1,752
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period 522
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income (1,087)
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains on deferred policy acquisition
costs 62
Impact of net unrealized investment
gains on future policy benefits 23
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Balance, December 31, 1998 1,272
Net investment gains (losses) on
investments arising during the
period (3,244)
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income 258
Impact of net unrealized investment
losses on deferred policy acquisition 353
costs
Impact of net unrealized investment
losses on future policy benefits 701
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Balance, December 31, 1999 $ (660)
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4. INVESTMENTS (continued)
The table below presents unrealized gains (losses) on investments by asset
class:
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1999 1998 1997
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(In Millions)
Fixed maturities $ (2,118) $ 3,161 $ 3,774
Equity securities 733 176 434
Other long-term investments 37 - -
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Unrealized gains (losses) on investments $ (1,348) $ 3,337 $ 4,208
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5. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The balances of and changes in deferred policy acquisition costs as of and
for the years ended December 31, are as follows:
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(In Millions)
Balance, beginning of year $ 6,462 $ 6,083 $ 6,095
Capitalization of commissions, sales and issue
expenses 1,333 1,313 1,409
Amortization (1,155) (1,139) (1,176)
Change in unrealized investment gains 566 98 (154)
Foreign currency translation 118 107 (91)
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Balance, end of year $ 7,324 $ 6,462 $ 6,083
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6. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES
Future policy benefits at December 31, are as follows:
1999 1998
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Life insurance $ 51,667 $ 48,981
Annuities 14,138 15,360
Other contract liabilities 2,264 2,718
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Total future policy benefits $ 68,069 $ 67,059
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The majority of the Company's participating insurance is in its domestic
individual life insurance business. Participating insurance represented
approximately 90% of domestic individual life insurance inforce and
approximately 90% of domestic individual life insurance premiums for 1999,
1998 and 1997. Revenues and expenses of this business come directly from
the underlying policies and supporting assets.
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6. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES (continued)
Life insurance liabilities include reserves for death and endowment policy
benefits, terminal dividends, premium deficiency reserves and certain
health benefits. Annuity liabilities include reserves for immediate
annuities and life contingent group annuities. Other contract liabilities
primarily consist of unearned premium and benefit reserves for group health
products.
The following table highlights the key assumptions generally utilized in
calculating these reserves:
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Product Mortality Interest Rate Estimation Method
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Life insurance Generally, rates 2.5% to 11.5% Net level premium
guaranteed in calculating based on non-forfeiture
cash surrender values interest rate
Individual annuities 1971 and 1983 Individual 3.5% to 13.4% Present value of
Annuity Mortality expected future payments
Tables with certain based on historical
modifications experience
Group annuities 1950 and 1971 Group 3.8% to 17.3% Present value of
Annuity Mortality expected future payments
Tables with certain based on historical
modifications experience
Other contract liabilities 2.5% to 11.5% Present value of
expected future payments
based on historical
experience
Premium deficiency reserves are established, if necessary, when the
liability for future policy benefits plus the present value of expected
future gross premiums are determined to be insufficient to provide for
expected future policy benefits and expenses and to recover any unamortized
acquisition costs. Premium deficiency reserves have been recorded for the
group single premium annuity business, which consists of limited-payment,
long duration, traditional and non-participating annuities, and for certain
individual health policies. Liabilities of $1,930 million and $1,844
million is included in "Future policy benefits" with respect to these
deficiencies at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Policyholders' account balances at December 31, are as follows:
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(In Millions)
Individual annuities $ 4,612 $ 4,997
Group annuities 2,176 2,362
Guaranteed investment contracts and guaranteed interest accounts 13,429 14,408
Interest-sensitive life contracts 3,607 3,566
Dividend accumulations and other 7,754 7,765
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Policyholders' account balances $ 31,578 $ 33,098
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6. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES (continued)
Policyholders' account balances for interest-sensitive life and
investment-type contracts represent an accumulation of account deposits
plus credited interest less withdrawals, expenses and mortality charges.
Certain contract provisions that determine the policyholder account
balances are as follows:
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Product Interest Rate Surrender Charges
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Individual annuities 3.0% to 11.3% 0% to 8% for up to 8 years
Group annuities 2.0% to 13.9% Contractually limited or subject
to market value adjustment
Guaranteed investment contracts and 3.9% to 15.4% Generally, subject to market value
Guaranteed interest accounts withdrawal provisions for any funds
withdrawn other than for benefit
responsive and contractual payments
Interest-sensitive life contracts 2.0% to 6.0% Various up to 10 years
Dividend accumulations and other 3.0% to 7.0% Withdrawal or surrender
contractually limited or subject
to market value adjustment
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6. POLICYHOLDERS' LIABILITIES (continued)
Unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses. The following table provides a
reconciliation of the activity in the liability for unpaid claims and claim
adjustment expenses for property and casualty insurance, which includes the
Company's personal lines automobile and homeowner's business, as well as the
Company's wind-down commercial lines business, primarily environmental and
asbestos-related claims, and accident and health insurance at December 31:
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Accident Property Accident Property
and Health and Casualty and Health and Casualty
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(In Millions)
Balance at January 1 $ 1,090 $ 2,716 $ 1,857 $ 2,956
Less reinsurance recoverables, net 52 533 810 535
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Net balance at January 1 1,038 2,183 1,047 2,421
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Incurred related to:
Current year 4,110 1,249 6,132 1,314
Prior years (72) (54) (15) (154)
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Total incurred 4,038 1,195 6,117 1,160
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Paid related to:
Current year 3,397 700 5,287 717
Prior years 672 720 839 681
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Total paid 4,069 1,420 6,126 1,398
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Disposal of healthcare business (See Note 3) (965) - - -
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Net balance at December 31 42 1,958 1,038 2,183
Plus reinsurance recoverables, net 378 451 52 533
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Balance at December 31 $ 420 $ 2,409 $ 1,090 $ 2,716
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Accident Property
and Health and Casualty
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(In Millions)
Balance at January 1 $ 1,932 $ 3,076
Less reinsurance recoverables, net 10 553
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Net balance at January 1 1,922 2,523
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Incurred related to:
Current year 8,379 1,484
Prior years 63 (50)
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Total incurred 8,442 1,434
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Paid related to:
Current year 6,673 739
Prior years 1,842 797
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Total paid 8,515 1,536
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Disposal of healthcare business (See Note 3) - -
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Net balance at December 31 1,849 2,421
Plus reinsurance recoverables, net 8 535
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Balance at December 31 $ 1,857 $ 2,956
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The Accident and Health reinsurance recoverable balance at December 31,
1999 includes $371 million attributable to the Company's discontinued
healthcare business. The Accident and Health balance at December 31, 1998
and 1997 includes amounts attributable to the Company's discontinued
healthcare business of $1,026 million and $1,693 million, respectively.
The unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses presented above include
estimates for liabilities associated with reported claims and for incurred
but not reported claims based, in part, on the Company's experience.
Changes in the estimated cost to settle unpaid claims are charged or
credited to the Consolidated Statement of Operations periodically as the
estimates are revised. Accident and Health unpaid claims liabilities are
discounted using interest rates ranging from 3.5% to 7.5%.
In 1999, 1998 and 1997, the amounts incurred for claims and claim
adjustment expenses for property and casualty related to prior years were
primarily driven by lower than anticipated losses for the auto line of
business.
The amounts incurred for claims and claim adjustment expense for Accident
and Health related to prior years are primarily due to factors including
changes in claim cost trends and an accelerated decline in the indemnity
health business.
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7. REINSURANCE
The Company participates in reinsurance in order to provide additional
capacity for future growth and limit the maximum net loss potential arising
from large risks. Life reinsurance is accomplished through various plans of
reinsurance, primarily yearly renewable term and coinsurance.
Property-casualty reinsurance is placed on a pro-rata basis and excess of
loss, including stop loss, basis. Reinsurance ceded arrangements do not
discharge the Company as the primary insurer. Ceded balances would
represent a liability of the Company in the event the reinsurers were
unable to meet their obligations to the Company under the terms of the
reinsurance agreements. Reinsurance premiums, commissions, expense
reimbursements, benefits and reserves related to reinsured long-duration
contracts are accounted for over the life of the underlying reinsured
contracts using assumptions consistent with those used to account for the
underlying contracts. The cost of reinsurance related to short-duration
contracts is accounted for over the reinsurance contract period. Amounts
recoverable from reinsurers, for both short and long-duration reinsurance
arrangements, are estimated in a manner consistent with the claim
liabilities and policy benefits associated with the reinsured policies.
The tables presented below exclude amounts pertaining to the Company's
discontinued healthcare operations. See Note 3 for a discussion of the
Company's coinsurance agreement with Aetna.
Reinsurance amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
1999 1998 1997
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(In Millions)
Direct premiums $ 10,068 $ 9,637 $ 9,667
Reinsurance assumed 66 65 64
Reinsurance ceded (659) (678) (716)
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Premiums $ 9,475 $ 9,024 $ 9,015
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Policyholders' benefits ceded $ 483 $ 510 $ 530
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Reinsurance recoverables, included in "Other assets" in the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31, were as
follows:
1999 1998
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(In Millions)
Life insurance $ 576 $ 620
Property-casualty 473 564
Other reinsurance 90 92
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$ 1,139 $ 1,276
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Two major reinsurance companies account for approximately 58% of the
reinsurance recoverable at December 31, 1999. The Company periodically
reviews the financial condition of its reinsurers and amounts recoverable
therefrom in order to minimize its exposure to loss from reinsurer
insolvencies, recording an allowance when necessary for uncollectible
reinsurance.
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8. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Debt consists of the following at December 31:
Short-term debt
1999 1998
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(In Millions)
Commercial paper (b) $ 7,506 $ 7,057
Notes payable 2,598 2,164
Current portion of long-term debt 754 861
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Total short-term debt $ 10,858 $ 10,082
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The weighted average interest rate on outstanding short-term debt was
approximately 5.2% and 5.4% at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Long-term debt
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Description Maturity Dates Rate 1999 1998
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(In Millions)
Fixed rate notes 2000 - 2023 .50% - 12.28% $ 1,161 $ 1,480
Floating rate notes ("FRN") 2000 - 2003 (a) 865 767
Surplus notes 2003 - 2025 6.875% - 8.30% 987 987
Commercial paper backed by long-term
credit agreement (b) 2,500 1,500
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Total long-term debt $ 5,513 $ 4,734
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(a) Floating interest rates are generally based on such rates as LIBOR, Constant
Maturity Treasury, or the Federal Funds Rate. Interest on the FRN's ranged
from 6.17% to 14.00% for 1999 and 1998, respectively. Included in the
floating rate notes are equity indexed instruments. The Company issued an
S&P 500 index linked note of $29 million in September of 1997. The interest
rate on the note is based on the appreciation of the S&P 500 index, with a
contractual cap of 14%. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the rate was 14%.
Excluding this note, floating interest rates ranged from 6.17% to 9.54% for
1999 and 4.04% to 7.9% for 1998.
(b) At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the Company classified $2.5 billion and $1.5
billion, respectively, of its commercial paper as long-term debt. This
classification is supported by long-term syndicated credit line agreements.
The Company has the ability and intent to use these agreements, if
necessary, to refinance commercial paper on a long-term basis.
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8. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
The following table summarizes the Company's use of the proceeds from
issuing long-term debt:
1999 1998
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(In Millions)
Corporate $ 1,782 $ 1,917
Investment related 1,121 751
Securities business related 2,610 2,066
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Total long-term debt $ 5,513 $ 4,734
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The net proceeds from the issuance of the Company's long-term debt may be
used for general corporate purposes. This includes investing in equity and
debt securities of subsidiaries, advancing funds to its subsidiaries for
liquidity and operational purposes, and supporting liquidity of the
Company's other businesses.
Investment related long-term debt consists of debt issued to finance
specific investment assets or portfolios of investment assets including real
estate, institutional spread lending investment portfolios and real estate
related investments held in consolidated joint ventures.
Securities business related long-term debt consists of debt issued to
finance primarily the liquidity of the Company's securities business. Loans
made by the Company to its securities subsidiaries using the proceeds from
the Company's issuance of long-term debt may be made on a long-term,
short-term, or subordinated basis, depending on the particular requirements
of its securities business.
Payment of interest and principal on the surplus notes issued after 1993, of
which $688 million were outstanding at December 31, 1999 and 1998, may be
made only with the prior approval of the Commissioner of Insurance of the
State of New Jersey.
In order to modify exposure to interest rate and currency exchange rate
movements, the Company utilizes derivative instruments, primarily interest
rate swaps, in conjunction with some of its debt issues. The effect of these
derivative instruments is included in the calculation of the interest
expense on the associated debt, and as a result, the effective interest
rates on the debt may differ from the rates reflected in the tables above.
Floating rates are determined by formulas and may be subject to certain
minimum or maximum rates.
Scheduled principal repayment of long-term debt (In Millions)
2001 $ 738
2002 1,942
2003 459
2004 1,334
2005 58
2006 and thereafter 982
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Total $ 5,513
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At December 31, 1999, the Company had $9,934 million in lines of credit
from numerous financial institutions of which $7,947 million were unused.
These lines of credit generally have terms ranging from one to five years.
The Company issues commercial paper primarily to manage operating cash
flows and existing commitments, meet working capital needs and take
advantage of current investment opportunities. A portion of commercial
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8. SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT (continued)
paper borrowings are supported by various lines of credit referred to
above. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, the weighted average maturity of
commercial paper outstanding was 23 and 21 days, respectively.
Interest expense for short-term and long-term debt is $863 million, $920
million, and $743 million for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively. Securities business related interest expense of $254
million, $288 million, and $248 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively, is included in "Net investment income."
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
The Company has funded non-contributory defined benefit pension plans which
cover substantially all of its employees. The Company also has several
non-funded non-contributory defined benefit plans covering certain
executives. Benefits are generally based on career average earnings and
credited length of service. The Company's funding policy is to contribute
annually an amount necessary to satisfy the Internal Revenue Service
contribution guidelines.
The Company provides certain life insurance and healthcare benefits ("Other
postretirement benefits") for its retired employees, their beneficiaries
and covered dependents. The healthcare plan is contributory; the life
insurance plan is non-contributory.
Substantially all of the Company's employees may become eligible to receive
benefits if they retire after age 55 with at least 10 years of service or
under certain circumstances after age 50 with at least 20 years of
continuous service. These benefits are funded as considered necessary by
Company management.
The Company has elected to amortize its transition obligation for other
postretirement benefits over 20 years.
Prepaid and accrued benefits costs are included in "Other assets" and
"Other liabilities," respectively, in the Company's Consolidated Statements
of Financial Position. The status of these plans as of September 30,
adjusted for fourth-quarter activity, is summarized below:
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (continued)
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Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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(In Millions)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at the beginning of period $ (6,309) $ (5,557) $ (2,213) $ (2,128)
Service cost (193) (159) (39) (35)
Interest cost (410) (397) (141) (142)
Plan participants' contributions - - (6) (6)
Amendments (2) (58) (2) -
Actuarial gains (losses) 974 (600) 312 (31)
Contractual termination benefits (53) (30) - -
Special termination benefits (51) - (2) -
Curtailment 206 - 43 -
Benefits paid 408 485 108 128
Foreign currency changes - 7 (1) 1
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Benefit obligation at end of period $ (5,430) $ (6,309) $ (1,941) $ (2,213)
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Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period $ 8,427 $ 8,489 $ 1,422 $ 1,354
Actual return on plan assets 1,442 445 213 146
Transfer to third party (14) (4) - -
Contribution from pension plan - - - 31
Employer contributions 21 25 15 13
Plan participants' contributions - - 6 6
Withdrawal under IRS Section 420 - (36) - -
Benefits paid (408) (485) (108) (128)
Foreign currency changes - (7) - -
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Fair value of plan assets at end of period $ 9,468 $ 8,427 $ 1,548 $ 1,422
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Funded status:
Funded status at end of period $ 4,038 $ 2,118 $ (393) $ (791)
Unrecognized transition (asset) liability (448) (554) 462 660
Unrecognized prior service cost 225 335 2 -
Unrecognized actuarial net (gain) (2,514) (813) (746) (353)
Effects of fourth quarter activity (3) (9) - 2
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Net amount recognized $ 1,298 $ 1,077 $ (675) $ (482)
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Amounts recognized in the Statements of
Financial Position consist of:
Prepaid benefit cost $ 1,601 $ 1,348 $ - $ -
Accrued benefit liability (316) (287) (675) (482)
Intangible asset 6 7 - -
Accumulated other comprehensive income 7 9 - -
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Net amount recognized $ 1,298 $ 1,077 $ (675) $ (482)
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (continued)
The projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit obligations and fair
value of plan assets for the pension plans with accumulated benefit
obligations in excess of plan assets were $401 million, $309 million and
$0, respectively, as of September 30, 1999 and $384 million, $284 million
and $0, respectively, as of September 30, 1998.
The effects of fourth quarter activity are summarized as follows:
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Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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(In Millions)
Contractual termination benefits $ (9) $ (14) $ - $ -
Employer contributions 6 5 - 2
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Effects of 4th quarter activity $ (3) $ (9) $ - $ 2
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Pension plan assets consist primarily of equity securities, bonds, real
estate and short-term investments, of which $6,534 million and $5,926
million are included in Separate Account assets and liabilities at
September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Other postretirement plan assets consist of group and individual life
insurance policies, group life and health contracts, common stocks,
corporate debt securities, U.S. government securities and short-term
investments. During 1999 the assets of group life and health contracts were
transferred into common stocks, debt securities and short-term investments.
Plan assets include $434 million and $1,018 million of Company insurance
policies and contracts at September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
The Prudential Plan was amended during the time period presented to provide
contractual termination benefits to certain plan participants whose
employment had been terminated. Costs related to these amendments are
reflected in contractual termination benefits that follow.
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (continued)
Net periodic benefit cost included in "General and administrative expenses"
in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, includes the following components:
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1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
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(In Millions)
Components of net periodic benefits
costs:
Service cost $ 193 $ 159 $ 127 $ 39 $ 35 $ 38
Interest cost 410 397 376 141 142 149
Expected return on plan assets (724) (674) (617) (121) (119) (87)
Amortization of transition amount (106) (106) (106) 47 47 50
Amortization of prior service cost 45 45 42 - - -
Amortization of actuarial net (gain) loss 4 1 - (10) (13) (13)
Special termination benefits 51 - - 2 - -
Curtailment (gain) loss (122) 5 - 108 - -
Contractual termination benefits 48 14 30 - - -
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Subtotal (201) (159) (148) 206 92 137
Less amounts related to discontinued operations 84 25 - (130) (34) (38)
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Net periodic (benefit) cost $ (117) $ (134) $ (148) $ 76 $ 58 $ 99
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Discontinued operations amounts for 1998 and 1997 were included in loss
from healthcare operations. The 1999 amounts were included in loss on
disposal of healthcare operations. See Note 3 for discussion of the
disposal of the Company's healthcare business. Discontinued operations for
pension benefits in 1999 includes $122 million of curtailment gains and $51
million of special termination benefit costs. Discontinued operations for
postretirement benefits in 1999 includes $108 million of curtailment losses
and $2 million of special termination benefit costs.
The assumptions at September 30, used by the Company to calculate the
benefit obligations as of that date and to determine the benefit cost in
the subsequent year are as follows:
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1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
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Weighted-average assumptions:
Discount rate (beginning of period) 6.50% 7.25% 7.75% 6.50% 7.25% 7.75%
Discount rate (end of period) 7.75% 6.50% 7.25% 7.75% 6.50% 7.25%
Rate of increase in compensation 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
levels (beginning of period)
Rate of increase in compensation 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
levels (end of period)
Expected return on plan assets 9.50% 9.50% 9.50% 9.00% 9.00% 9.00%
Health care cost trend rates - - - 7.50 - 9.80% 7.80 - 11.00% 8.20 - 11.80%
Ultimate health care cost trend rate - - - 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
after gradual decrease until 2006
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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (continued)
Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the
amounts reported for the health care plan. A one-percentage point increase
and decrease in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the
following effects:
Other
Postretirement Benefits
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1999
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(In Millions)
One percentage point increase
Increase in total service and interest costs $ 25
Increase in postretirement benefit obligation 200
One percentage point decrease
Decrease in total service and interest costs $ 20
Decrease in postretirement benefit obligation 167
Postemployment Benefits
The Company accrues postemployment benefits primarily for life and health
benefits provided to former or inactive employees who are not retirees. The
net accumulated liability for these benefits at December 31, 1999 and 1998
was $157 million and $135 million, respectively, and is included in "Other
liabilities."
Other Employee Benefits
The Company sponsors voluntary savings plans for employees (401(k) plans).
The plans provide for salary reduction contributions by employees and
matching contributions by the Company of up to 3% of annual salary. The
matching contributions by the Company included in "General and
administrative expenses" are as follows:
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1999 1998 1997
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(In Millions)
Company match $ 60 $ 54 $ 63
Less amounts related to discontinued operations (8) (14) (16)
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401(k) Company match included in
general and administrative expenses $ 52 $ 40 $ 47
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Discontinued operations amounts for 1998 and 1997 were included in loss
from healthcare operations. The 1999 amount was included in loss on
disposal of healthcare operations.
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10. INCOME TAXES
The components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, were
as follows:
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Current tax expense (benefit):
U.S. $ 614 $ 883 $ (14)
State and local 84 54 51
Foreign (8) 148 64
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Total 690 1,085 101
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
U.S. 206 (93) 269
State and local 44 (6) 4
Foreign 102 (16) 33
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Total 352 (115) 306
Total income tax expense $ 1,042 $ 970 $ 407
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes and extraordinary
item, for the years ended December 31, was as follows:
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Domestic $ 1,989 $ 2,384 $ 1,039
International 316 224 331
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Total income from continuing operations
before income taxes and extraordinary item $ 2,305 $ 2,608 $ 1,370
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The Company's income tax expense for the years ended December 31, differs
from the amount computed by applying the expected federal income tax rate
of 35% to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the
following reasons:
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Expected federal income tax expense $ 807 $ 913 $ 480
Equity tax (benefit) 190 75 (65)
State and local income taxes 83 31 37
Tax-exempt interest and dividend received (63) (46) (67)
deduction
Other 25 (3) 22
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Total income tax expense $ 1,042 $ 970 $ 407
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10. INCOME TAXES (continued)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, resulted from the items
listed in the following table:
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1999 1998
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Deferred tax assets
Insurance reserves $ 1,582 $ 1,807
Net unrealized investment (gains)/losses 474 (1,225)
Policyholder dividends 277 265
Net operating loss carryforwards 280 276
Litigation related reserves 61 87
Employee benefits 32 63
Other - 135
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Deferred tax assets before valuation allowance 2,706 1,408
Valuation allowance (24) (13)
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Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance 2,682 1,395
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Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred policy acquisition cost 1,942 1,697
Investments 284 151
Depreciation 59 64
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Deferred tax liabilities 2,285 1,912
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Net defered tax asset/(liability) $ 397 $ (517)
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Management believes that based on its historical pattern of taxable income,
the Company will produce sufficient income in the future to realize its
deferred tax asset after valuation allowance. Adjustments to the valuation
allowance will be made if there is a change in management's assessment of
the amount of the deferred tax asset that is realizable. At December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively, the Company had federal life net operating loss
carryforwards of $660 million and $540 million, which expire in 2012. At
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, the Company had state operating
loss carryforwards for tax purposes approximating $570 million and $1,278
million, which expire between 2000 and 2019.
Deferred taxes are not provided on the undistributed earnings of foreign
subsidiaries (considered to be permanent investments), which at December 31,
1999 were $521 million. Determining the tax liability that would arise if
these earnings were remitted is not practical.
The Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") has completed all examinations
of the consolidated federal income tax returns through 1992. The Service has
begun their examination of the years 1993 through 1995.
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11. STATUTORY NET INCOME AND SURPLUS
Reconciliation of Statutory Net Income and Surplus
Accounting practices used to prepare statutory financial statements for
regulatory purposes differ in certain instances from GAAP. The following
tables reconcile the Company's statutory net income and surplus as of and
for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998, and 1997, determined in
accordance with accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the New
Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance, to net income and equity
determined using GAAP:
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Statutory net income $ 333 $ 1,247 $ 1,471
Adjustments to reconcile to net income on a GAAP basis:
Insurance revenues and expenses 136 (117) 12
Income taxes 436 128 601
Valuation of investments (27) (143) (62)
Realized investment gains 73 1,162 702
Litigation and other reserves (102) (1,150) (1,975)
Discontinued operations and other, net (36) (21) (139)
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GAAP net income $ 813 $ 1,106 $ 610
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Statutory surplus $ 9,249 $ 8,536
Adjustments to reconcile to equity on a GAAP basis:
Deferred policy acquisition costs 7,295 6,462
Valuation of investments 2,909 8,358
Future policy benefits and policyholder account balances (1,544) (2,621)
Non-admitted assets 2,069 2,119
Income taxes 522 (576)
Surplus notes (987) (987)
Discontinued operations and other, net (222) (896)
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GAAP equity $ 19,291 $ 20,395
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The New York State Insurance Department ("Department") recognizes only
statutory accounting for determining and reporting the financial condition
of an insurance company, for determining its solvency under the New York
Insurance Law and for determining whether its financial condition warrants
the payment of a dividend to its policyholders. No consideration is given by
the Department to financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP in
making such determinations.
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12. OPERATING LEASES (continued)
The Company occupies leased office space in many locations under various
long-term leases and has entered into numerous leases covering the long-term
use of computers and other equipment. At December 31, 1999, future minimum
lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases are, as follows:
(In Millions)
2000 $ 294
2001 265
2002 217
2003 178
2004 147
Remaining years after 2004 776
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Total $ 1,877
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Rental expense incurred for the years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
was $278 million, $320 million and $352 million, respectively, excluding
expenses relating to the Company's healthcare business.
13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The estimated fair values presented below have been determined by using
available market information and by applying valuation methodologies.
Considerable judgment is applied in interpreting data to develop the
estimates of fair value. Estimated fair values may not be realized in a
current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or
estimation methodologies could have a material effect on the estimated fair
values. The following methods and assumptions were used in calculating the
estimated fair values (for all other financial instruments presented in the
table, the carrying values approximate estimated fair values).
Fixed maturities and Equity securities
Estimated fair values for fixed maturities and equity securities, other than
private placement securities, are based on quoted market prices or estimates
from independent pricing services. Generally fair values for private
placement fixed maturities are estimated using a discounted cash flow model
which considers the current market spreads between the U.S. Treasury yield
curve and corporate bond yield curve, adjusted for the type of issue, its
current credit quality and its remaining average life. The fair value of
certain non-performing private placement fixed maturities is based on
amounts estimated by management.
Mortgage loans on real estate
The estimated fair value of mortgage loans on real estate is primarily based
upon the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the
appropriate U.S. Treasury rate, adjusted for the current market spread for
similar quality mortgage.
Policy loans
The estimated fair value of policy loans is calculated using a discounted
cash flow model based upon current U.S. Treasury rates and historical loan
repayments.
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Derivative financial instruments
Refer to Note 14 for the disclosure of fair values on these instruments.
Investment contracts
For guaranteed investment contracts, income annuities, and other similar
contracts without life contingencies, estimated fair values are derived
using discounted projected cash flows, based on interest rates being offered
for similar contracts with maturities consistent with those of the contracts
being valued. For individual deferred annuities and other deposit
liabilities, fair value approximates carrying value.
Debt
The estimated fair value of short-term and long-term debt is derived by
using discount rates based on the borrowing rates currently available to the
Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
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13. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)
The following table discloses the carrying amounts and estimated fair
values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31:
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Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
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FINANCIAL ASSETS:
Other than trading:
Fixed maturities:
Available for sale $ 74,697 $ 74,697 $ 80,158 $ 80,158
Held to maturity 14,237 14,112 16,848 17,906
Equity securities 3,264 3,264 2,759 2,759
Mortgage loans on real estate 16,268 15,826 16,016 16,785
Policy loans 7,590 7,462 7,476 8,123
Securities purchased under agreements to resell - - 1,737 1,737
Short-term investments 12,303 12,303 9,781 9,781
Mortgage securitization inventory 803 803 480 480
Cash 1,330 1,330 1,943 1,943
Restricted cash and securities 4,082 4,082 2,366 2,366
Separate Account assets 82,131 82,131 80,931 80,931
Trading:
Trading account assets $ 9,741 $ 9,741 $ 8,888 $ 8,888
Broker-dealer related receivables 11,346 11,346 10,142 10,142
Securities purchased under agreements to resell 13,944 13,944 8,515 8,515
Cash collateral for borrowed securities 7,124 7,124 5,622 5,622
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES:
Other than trading:
Investment contracts $ 25,164 $ 25,352 $ 26,246 $ 27,051
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 4,260 4,260 7,085 7,085
Cash collateral for loaned securities 2,582 2,582 2,450 2,450
Short-term and long-term debt 16,371 16,563 14,816 15,084
Securities sold but not yet purchased - - 2,215 2,215
Separate Account liabilities 82,131 82,131 80,931 80,931
Trading:
Broker-dealer related payables $ 5,839 $ 5,839 $ 6,530 $ 6,530
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 20,338 20,338 14,401 14,401
Cash collateral for loaned securities 8,193 8,189 4,682 4,682
Securities sold but not yet purchased 6,968 6,968 3,556 3,556
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14. DERIVATIVE AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT-RELATED INSTRUMENTS
Interest Rate Swaps
The Company uses interest rate swaps to reduce market risks from changes in
interest rates and to manage interest rate exposures arising from mismatches
between assets and liabilities. Under interest rate swaps, the Company
agrees with other parties to exchange, at specified intervals, the
difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts calculated
by reference to an agreed notional principal amount. Generally, no cash is
exchanged at the outset of the contract and no principal payments are made
by either party. Cash is paid or received based on the terms of the swap.
These transactions are entered into pursuant to master agreements that
provide for a single net payment to be made by one counterparty at each due
date. The fair value of swap agreements is estimated based on the present
value of future cash flows under the agreements, discounted at the
applicable zero coupon U.S. Treasury rate and swap spread.
If swap agreements meet the criteria for hedge accounting, net interest
receipts or payments are accrued and recognized over the life of the swap
agreements as an adjustment to interest income or expense of the hedged
item. Any unrealized gains or losses are not recognized until the hedged
item is sold or matures. Gains or losses on early termination of interest
rate swaps are deferred and amortized over the remaining period originally
covered by the swaps. If the criteria for hedge accounting are not met, the
swap agreements are accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value
reported in current period earnings.
Futures and Options
The Company uses exchange-traded Treasury futures and options to reduce
market risks from changes in interest rates, to alter mismatches between the
duration of assets in a portfolio and the duration of liabilities supported
by those assets, and to hedge against changes in the value of securities it
owns or anticipates acquiring. The Company enters into exchange-traded
futures and options with regulated futures commissions merchants who are
members of a trading exchange. The fair value of those futures and options
is based on market quotes.
In exchange-traded futures transactions, the Company purchases or sells
contracts, the value of which are determined by the value of designated
classes of Treasury securities, and posts variation margins on a daily basis
in an amount equal to the difference in the daily market values of those
contracts. Futures are typically used to hedge duration mismatches between
assets and liabilities by replicating Treasury performance. Treasury futures
move substantially in value as interest rates change and can be used to
either modify or hedge existing interest rate risk. This strategy protects
against the risk that cash flow requirements may necessitate liquidation of
investments at unfavorable prices resulting from increases in interest
rates. This strategy can be a more cost effective way of temporarily
reducing the Company's exposure to a market decline than selling fixed
income securities and purchasing a similar portfolio when such a decline is
believed to be over.
If futures meet hedge accounting criteria, changes in their fair value are
deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the carrying value of the hedged
item. Deferred gains or losses from the hedges for interest-bearing
financial instruments are amortized as a yield adjustment over the remaining
lives of the hedged item. Futures that do not qualify as hedges are carried
at fair value with changes in value reported in current period earnings. The
gains and losses associated with anticipatory transactions are not material.
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14. DERIVATIVE AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT-RELATED INSTRUMENTS (continued)
When the Company anticipates a significant decline in the stock market which
will correspondingly affect its diversified portfolio, it may purchase put
index options where the basket of securities in the index is appropriate to
provide a hedge against a decrease in the value of the Company's equity
portfolio or a portion thereof. This strategy effects an orderly sale of
hedged securities. When the Company has large cash flows which it has
allocated for investment in equity securities, it may purchase call index
options as a temporary hedge against an increase in the price of the
securities it intends to purchase. This hedge is intended to permit such
investment transactions to be executed with less adverse market impact.
Currency Derivatives
The Company uses currency derivatives, including exchange-traded currency
futures and options, currency forwards and currency swaps, to reduce market
risks from changes in currency exchange rates with respect to investments
denominated in foreign currencies that the Company either holds or intends
to acquire and to alter the currency exposures arising from mismatches
between such foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar.
Under currency forwards, the Company agrees with other parties upon delivery
of a specified amount of a specified currency at a specified future date.
Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract and payment
for such a contract is made at the specified future date. Under currency
swaps, the Company agrees with other parties to exchange, at specified
intervals, the difference between one currency and another at a forward
exchange rate and calculated by reference to an agreed principal amount.
Generally, the principal amount of each currency is exchanged at the
beginning and termination of the currency swap by each party. These
transactions are entered into pursuant to master agreements that provide for
a single net payment to be made by one counterparty for payments made in the
same currency at each due date.
If currency derivatives are effective as hedges of foreign currency
translation and transaction exposures, gains or losses are recorded in
"Accumulated other comprehensive income." If currency derivatives do not
meet hedge accounting criteria, gains or losses from those derivatives are
recognized in "Realized investment gains, net."
Forwards
The Company uses forwards to manage market risks relating to interest rates
and commodities. Additionally, in connection with the Company's investment
banking activities, the Company trades in mortgage backed securities forward
contracts. Typically, the price is agreed upon at the time of the contract
and payment for such a contract is made at the specified future date.
If the forwards are effective as hedges, gains or losses are recorded in
"Accumulated other comprehensive income." If forwards do not meet hedge
accounting criteria, gains or losses from those forwards are recognized in
current period earnings.
The tables below summarize the Company's outstanding positions by derivative
instrument types as of December 31, 1999 and 1998. The amounts presented are
classified as either trading or other than trading, based on management's
intent at the time of contract inception and throughout the life of the
contract. The table includes the estimated fair values of outstanding
derivative positions only and does not include the changes in fair values of
associated financial and non-financial assets and liabilities, which
generally offset derivative notional amounts. The fair value amounts
presented also do not reflect the netting of amounts pursuant to right of
setoff, qualifying master netting agreements with counterparties or
collateral arrangements.
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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
December 31, 1999
(In Millions)
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Hedge Accounting
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Estimated Estimated
Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value
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Swap Instruments
Interest rate
Asset $ 7,116 $ 151 $ - $ -
Liability 6,490 137 - -
Currency
Asset 24 45 343 30
Liability 77 51 369 33
Equity and commodity
Asset 8 9 - -
Liability 8 5 - -
Forward contracts
Interest rate
Asset 14,837 105 - -
Liability 12,459 84 - -
Currency
Asset 11,181 275 54 2
Liability 10,377 247 841 16
Equity and commodity
Asset 1,664 68 - -
Liability 1,592 60 - -
Futures contracts
Interest rate
Asset 2,374 2 - -
Liability 3,017 3 - -
Equity and commodity
Asset 2,283 44 - -
Liability 837 57 - -
Option contracts
Interest rate
Asset 3,725 22 - -
Liability 2,185 11 - -
Currency
Asset 613 5 - -
Liability 4,439 5 - -
Equity and commodity
Asset 340 6 - -
Liability 366 3 - -
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Total Derivatives:
Assets $ 44,165 $ 732 $ 397 $ 32
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Liabilities $ 41,847 $ 663 $ 1,210 $ 49
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Estimated Estimated
Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value
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Swap Instruments
Interest rate
Asset $ 2,185 $ 146 $ 9,301 $ 297
Liability 1,261 32 7,751 169
Currency
Asset - - 367 75
Liability - - 446 84
Equity and commodity
Asset 47 13 55 22
Liability - - 8 5
Forward contracts
Interest rate
Asset - - 14,837 105
Liability - - 12,459 84
Currency
Asset 1,182 16 12,417 293
Liability 1,347 21 12,565 284
Equity and commodity
Asset - - 1,664 68
Liability - - 1,592 60
Futures contracts
Interest rate
Asset 800 14 3,174 16
Liability 3,696 44 6,713 47
Equity and commodity
Asset 71 4 2,354 48
Liability 12 11 849 68
Option contracts
Interest rate
Asset - - 3,725 22
Liability 13 - 2,198 11
Currency
Asset 10 - 623 5
Liability 10 - 4,449 5
Equity and commodity
Asset - - 340 6
Liability - - 366 3
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Total Derivatives:
Assets $ 4,295 $ 193 $ 48,857 $ 957
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Liabilities $ 6,339 $ 108 $ 49,396 $ 820
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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
December 31, 1998
(In Millions)
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Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value
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Swap Instruments
Interest rate
Asset $ 4,145 $ 204 $ - $ -
Liability 4,571 192 - -
Currency
Asset 372 91 229 16
Liability 263 84 464 46
Equity and commodity
Asset 47 14 - -
Liability - - - -
Forward contracts
Interest rate
Asset 31,568 72 - -
Liability 24,204 56 - -
Currency
Asset 12,879 198 60 1
Liability 13,594 221 573 11
Equity and commodity
Asset 1,204 12 - -
Liability 1,355 3 - -
Futures contracts
Interest rate
Asset 2,429 10 - -
Liability 3,147 3 - -
Equity and commodity
Asset 843 51 - -
Liability 1,224 44 - -
Option contracts
Interest rate
Asset 2,500 10 - -
Liability 1,451 8 - -
Currency
Asset 4,882 101 - -
Liability 4,151 112 - -
Equity and commodity
Asset 928 2 - -
Liability 901 4 - -
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Total Derivatives:
Assets $ 61,797 $ 765 $ 289 $ 17
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Liabilities $ 54,861 $ 727 $ 1,037 $ 57
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Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value
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Swap Instruments
Interest rate
Asset $ 1,949 $ 73 $ 6,094 $ 277
Liability 2,501 301 7,072 493
Currency
Asset - - 601 107
Liability - - 727 130
Equity and commodity
Asset 22 7 69 21
Liability - - - -
Forward contracts
Interest rate
Asset - - 31,568 72
Liability - - 24,204 56
Currency
Asset 942 13 13,881 212
Liability 1,466 26 15,633 258
Equity and commodity
Asset 2 - 1,206 12
Liability - - 1,355 3
Futures contracts
Interest rate
Asset 1,762 22 4,191 32
Liability 478 4 3,625 7
Equity and commodity
Asset 24 1 867 52
Liability 53 1 1,277 45
Option contracts
Interest rate
Asset 130 2 2,630 12
Liability 98 - 1,549 8
Currency
Asset - - 4,882 101
Liability - - 4,151 112
Equity and commodity
Asset - - 928 2
Liability - - 901 4
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Total Derivatives:
Assets $ 4,831 $ 118 $ 66,917 $ 900
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Liabilities $ 4,596 $ 332 $ 60,494 $ 1,116
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14. DERIVATIVE AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET CREDIT-RELATED INSTRUMENTS (continued)
The following table discloses net trading revenues by derivative instrument
types as of December 31:
1999 1998 1997
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Forwards $ 53 $ 67 $ 59
Futures 80 (5) 37
Swaps 16 (13) (13)
Options (14) - -
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Net trading revenues $ 135 $ 49 $ 83
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Average fair values for trading derivatives in an asset position during the
years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 were $789 million and $922 million,
respectively, and for derivatives in a liability position were $766 million
and $905 million, respectively. The average fair values do not reflect the
netting of amounts pursuant to the right of offset or qualifying master
netting agreements. Of those derivatives held for trading purposes at
December 31, 1999, 61% of the notional amount consisted of interest rate
derivatives, 33% consisted of foreign currency derivatives and 6% consisted
of equity and commodity derivatives. Of those derivatives held for purposes
other than trading at December 31, 1999, 65% of notional consisted of
interest rate derivatives, 34% consisted of foreign currency derivatives,
and 1% consisted of equity and commodity derivatives.
Credit Risk
The credit exposure of the Company's derivative contracts is limited to the
fair value at the reporting date. Credit risk is managed by entering into
transactions with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining collateral where
appropriate and customary. The Company also attempts to minimize its
exposure to credit risk through the use of various credit monitoring
techniques. At December 31, 1999 and 1998, approximately 81% and 95%,
respectively, of the net credit exposure for the Company from derivative
contracts is with investment-grade counterparties.
Off-Balance Sheet Credit-Related Instruments
During the normal course of its business, the Company utilizes financial
instruments with off-balance sheet credit risk such as commitments,
financial guarantees, loans sold with recourse and letters of credit.
Commitments include commitments to purchase and sell mortgage loans, the
underfunded portion of commitments to fund investments in private placement
securities and unused credit card and home equity lines.
In connection with the Company's consumer banking business, loan commitment
for credit cards and home equity lines of credit and other lines of credit
include agreements to lend up to specified limits to customers. It is
anticipated that commitment amounts will only be partially drawn down based
on overall customer usage patterns, and, therefore, do not necessarily
represent future cash requirements. The Company evaluates each credit
decision on such commitments at least annually and has the ability to cancel
or suspend such lines at its option. The total available lines of credit
card, home equity and other commitments were $2.7 billion, of which $2.0
billion remains available at December 31, 1999.
Also, in connection with the Company's investment banking activities, the
Company enters into agreements with mortgage originators and others to
provide financing on both a secured and an unsecured basis. Aggregate
financing commitments on a secured basis, for periods of less than one year,
approximate $4.9 billion, of which $2.73 billion remains available at
December 31, 1999. Unsecured commitments approximate $528 million, of which
$334 million remains available at December 3l, 1999.
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Other commitments primarily include commitments to purchase and sell
mortgage loans and the unfunded portion of commitments to fund investments
in private placement securities. These mortgage loans and private
commitments were $2.9 billion, of which $1.9 billion remain available at
December 31, 1999. Additionally, mortgage loans sold with recourse were $0.1
billion at December 31, 1999.
The Company also provides financial guarantees incidental to other
transactions and letters of credit that guarantee the performance of
customers to third parties. These credit-related financial instruments have
off-balance sheet credit risk because only their origination fees, if any,
and accruals for probable losses, if any, are recognized until the
obligation under the instrument is fulfilled or expires. These instruments
can extend for several years and expirations are not concentrated in any
period. The Company seeks to control credit risk associated with these
instruments by limiting credit, maintaining collateral where customary and
appropriate and performing other monitoring procedures. At December 31, 1999
these were immaterial.
15. CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION
Stop-Loss Reinsurance and Stop-Loss Indemnification Agreements
On February 24, 2000, the Company entered into an agreement to sell 100% of
the capital stock of its subsidiary, Gibraltar Casualty Company
("Gibraltar") to Everest Reinsurance Holdings, Inc. (now known as Everest Re
Group, Ltd.) ("Everest"). The transaction is expected to be completed in the
second quarter of 2000, subject to approval by state regulators and other
customary closing conditions. Proceeds from the sale will consist of
approximately $52 million in cash, which approximated the book value of
Gibraltar at December 31, 1999. In connection with the sale, the Company
will provide a stop-loss indemnification agreement covering 80% of the first
$200 million of any adverse loss development in excess of Gibraltar's
carried reserves as of the closing date of the transaction, resulting in a
maximum potential exposure to the Company of $160 million. In connection
with the Company's 1995 sale of what is now Everest, Gibraltar had entered
into a stop-loss reinsurance agreement with Everest whereby Gibraltar
reinsured up to $375 million of the first $400 million of aggregate adverse
loss development, on an incurred basis, with respect to reserves recorded by
Everest as of June 30, 1995. Upon the expected completion of the
aforementioned sale of Gibraltar, the Company will no longer be subject to
exposure under the 1995 stop-loss agreement. Management believes that based
on currently available information and established reserves, the ultimate
settlement of claims under either the 1995 stop-loss agreement or the
stop-loss indemnification agreement should not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position.
Environmental and Asbestos-Related Claims
Certain of the Company's subsidiaries are subject to claims under expired
contracts that assert alleged injuries and/or damages relating to or
resulting from toxic torts, toxic waste and other hazardous substances. The
liabilities for these claims cannot be reasonably estimated using
traditional reserving techniques. The predominant source of such exposure
for the Company is Gibraltar, which, as discussed above, is expected to be
sold in the second quarter of 2000. The liabilities recorded for
environmental and asbestos-related claims, net of reinsurance recoverables,
of $342 million ($321 million for Gibraltar) and $239 million ($217 million
for Gibraltar) at December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, reflect the
Company's best estimate of ultimate claims and claim adjustment expenses
based upon known facts and current law. However, as a result of judicial
decisions and legislative actions, the coverage afforded under these
contracts may be expanded beyond their original terms. Given the expansion
of coverage and liability by the courts and legislatures in the past, and
the potential for other unfavorable trends in the future, the ultimate cost
of these claims could increase from the levels currently established.
Because of these uncertainties, these additional amounts, or a range of
these additional amounts, cannot be reasonably estimated, and could result
in a liability exceeding recorded liabilities by an amount that could be
material to the Company's results of operations in a future quarterly or
annual period. The Company's residual exposure pertaining to Gibraltar upon
completion of the expected sale, pursuant to a
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stop-loss indemnification agreement, is discussed above. Management believes
that these claims should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position.
Managed Care Reimbursement
The Company has reviewed its obligations retained in the sale of the
healthcare operations under certain managed care arrangements for possible
failure to comply with contractual and regulatory requirements. It is the
opinion of management that adequate reserves have been established to
provide for appropriate reimbursements to customers.
Litigation
The Company is subject to legal and regulatory actions in the ordinary
course of its businesses, including class actions. Pending legal and
regulatory actions include proceedings specific to the Company's practices
and proceedings generally applicable to business practices in the industries
in which the Company operates. In certain of these matters, large and/or
indeterminate amounts are sought, including punitive or exemplary damages.
In particular, the Company has been subject to substantial regulatory
actions and civil litigation involving individual life insurance sales
practices. In 1996, the Company entered into settlement agreements with
relevant insurance regulatory authorities and plaintiffs in the principal
life insurance sales practices class action lawsuit covering policyholders
of individual permanent life insurance policies issued in the United States
from 1982 to 1995. Pursuant to the settlements, the Company agreed to
various changes to its sales and business practices controls and a series of
fines, and is in the process of distributing final remediation relief to
eligible class members. In many instances, claimants have the right to
"appeal" the Company's decision to an independent reviewer. The bulk of such
appeals were resolved in 1999, and the balance is expected to be addressed
in 2000. As of January 31, 2000, the Company remained a party to two
putative class actions and approximately 158 individual actions relating to
permanent life insurance policies the Company issued in the United States
between 1982 and 1995. Additional suits may be filed by individuals who
opted out of the settlements. While the approval of the class action
settlement is now final, the Company remains subject to oversight and review
by insurance regulators and other regulatory authorities with respect to its
sales practices and the conduct of the remediation program. The U.S.
District Court has also retained jurisdiction as to all matters relating to
the administration, consummation, enforcement and interpretation of the
settlements. In November 1999, upon the joint application of the Company and
class counsel, the Court ordered an investigation into certain allegations
of improprieties in the administration and implementation of the remediation
program at the Company's Plymouth, Minnesota facility. Class counsel is
expected to submit a summary of its findings pursuant to the investigation
to the Court in mid-April 2000.
In 1999, 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company recorded provisions in its
Consolidated Statements of Operations of $100 million, $1,150 million,
$2,030 million and $1,125 million, respectively, to provide for estimated
remediation costs, and additional sales practices costs including related
administrative costs, regulatory fines, penalties and related payments,
litigation costs and settlements, including settlements associated with the
resolution of claims of deceptive sales practices asserted by policyholders
who elected to "opt-out" of the class action settlement and litigate their
claims against the Company separately, and other fees and expenses
associated with the resolution of sales practices issues.
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15. CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION (continued)
The following table summarizes the Company's charges for the estimated total
costs of sales practices remedies and additional sales practices costs and
the related liability balances as of the dates indicated:
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1999 1998 1997 1996
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(In Millions)
Liability balance at beginning of period $ 3,058 $ 2,553 $ 963 $ -
Charges to expense:
Remedy costs (99) 510 1,640 410
Additional sales practices costs 199 640 390 715
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Total charges to expense 100 1,150 2,030 1,125
Amounts paid or credited:
Remedy costs 1,708 147 - -
Additional sales practices costs 559 498 440 162
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Total amounts paid or credited 2,267 645 440 162
Liability balance at end of period $ 891 $ 3,058 $ 2,553 $ 963
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In 1996, the Company recorded in its Consolidated Statements of Operations
the cost of $410 million before taxes as a guaranteed minimum remediation
expense pursuant to the settlement agreement. Management had no better
information available at that time upon which to make a reasonable estimate
of the losses associated with the settlement. Charges were also recorded in
1996 for estimated additional sales practices costs totaling $715 million
before taxes.
In 1997, management increased the estimated liability for the costs of
remedying policyholder claims by $1,640 million before taxes. This increase
was based on additional information derived from claim sampling techniques,
the terms of the settlement and the number of claim forms received. The
Company also recorded additional charges of $390 million to recognize the
increase in estimated total additional sales practices costs.
In 1998, the Company recorded an additional charge of $510 million before
taxes to recognize the increase of the estimated total cost of remedying
policyholder claims to a total of $2,560 million before taxes. This increase
was based on (i) estimates derived from an analysis of claims actually
remedied (including interest); (ii) a sample of claims still to be remedied;
(iii) an estimate of additional liabilities associated with a claimant's
right to "appeal" the Company's decision; and (iv) an estimate of an
additional liability associated with the results of an investigation by a
court-appointed independent expert regarding the impact of the Company's
failure to properly implement procedures to preserve all documents relevant
to the class action and remediation program. The Company also recorded
additional charges of $640 million before taxes to recognize the increase in
estimated total additional sales practices costs.
In 1999, as a result of a decrease in the estimated cost of remedying
policyholder claims, the Company recorded a credit of $99 million before
taxes to reduce its liability relative to remedy costs. The revised estimate
was based on additional information derived from claims actually remedied
and an evaluation of remaining obligations taking into consideration
experience in 1999. The Company also recorded a charge of $199 million
before taxes to recognize an increase in estimated total additional sales
practices costs based on additional information obtained in 1999.
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15. CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION (continued)
The Company's litigation is subject to many uncertainties, and given their
complexity and scope, the outcomes cannot be predicted. It is possible that
the results of operations or the cash flow of the Company, in a particular
quarterly or annual period, could be materially affected by an ultimate
unfavorable outcome of pending litigation and regulatory matters depending,
in part, upon the results of operation or cash flow for such period.
Management believes, however, that the ultimate resolution of all pending
litigation and regulatory matters, after consideration of applicable
reserves, should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position.
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Report of Independent Accountants
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To the Board of Directors and Policyholders of
The Prudential Insurance Company of America
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated statements of financial position
and the related consolidated statements of operations, of changes in equity and
of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of The Prudential Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries at December
31, 1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States, which require that
we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for the opinion expressed above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
March 21, 2000
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PART C - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 28. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) Financial Statements of The Prudential Variable Contract Account-2
(Registrant) consisting of the Statement of Net Assets, as of December
31, 1999; the Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31,
1999; the Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the periods ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998; and the Notes relating thereto appear in the
statement of additional information (Part B of the Registration
Statement)
(2) Financial Statements of The Prudential Insurance Company of America
(Depositor) consisting of the Statements of Financial Position as of
December 31, 1999 and 1998; the Statements of Operations and Changes in
Surplus and Asset Valuation Reserve and the Statements of Cash
Flows for the years ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the Notes
relating thereto appear in the statement of additional information (Part
B of the Registration Statement)
(b) EXHIBITS
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(1) Resolution of the Board of Directors Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (1)
of The Prudential Insurance to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 to this
Company of America establishing Registration Statement filed April 30, 1999
The Prudential Variable Contract
Account-2
(2) Rules and Regulations of The Filed Herewith
Prudential Variable Contract
Account-2
(3) Form of Custodian Agreement Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (3)
with Investors Fiduciary Trust to Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 to this
Company Registration Statement filed via EDGAR on April 29,
1998
(4) (i) Agreement for Investment Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (4)
Management Services between to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 to this
Prudential and The Prudential Registration Statement filed April 30, 1999
Variable Contract Account-2
(ii) Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (4)
for Investment Management Services to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 to this
between Prudential and The Registration Statement filed April 30, 1999
Prudential Variable Contract
Account-2
(iii) Amendment No. 2 to Agreement Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (4)
for Investment Management Services to Post-Effective Amendment No. 54 to this
between Prudential and The Registration Statement filed April 30, 1999
Prudential Variable Contract
Account-2
(iv) Service Agreement between Incorporated by Reference to Exhibit (v)(2) to
Prudential and The Prudential Post-Effective Amendment No. 33 to The Prudential
Investment Corporation Series Fund, Inc. filed 4/28/97
(5) Agreement for the Sale of VCA-2 Incorporated by Reference to
Contracts between Prudential, The Exhibit 5(v) to Post-Effective
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Prudential Variable Contract Amendment No. 50 to this
Account-2 and Prudential Investment Registration Statement
Management Services LLC
(6) (i) Specimen copy of group variable Incorporated by reference to
annuity contract Form GVA-120, with Exhibit (4) to Post-Effective
State modifications Amendment No. 32 to this
Registration Statement
(ii) Specimen copy of Group Annuity Incorporated by reference to
Amendment Form GAA-7764 for Exhibit (6)(ii) to Post-Effective
tax-deferred annuities Amendment No 42 to this
Registration Statement
(iii) Specimen copy of Group Incorporated by reference to
Annuity Amendment Form GAA-7852 Exhibit (6)(iii) to Post-Effective
for tax-deferred annuities Amendment No. 45 to this
Registration Statement
(7) Application form Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit (4) of Post-Effective
Amendment No. 32 to this
Registration Statement
(8) (i) Copy of the Charter of Prudential Incorporated by reference to
as amended to and including Post Effective Amendment No.9 to
November 14, 1995 Form S-1, Registration No. 33-20083
filed 4/9/97 on behalf of The Prudential
Variable Contract Real Property Account
(ii) Copy of the By-Laws of Prudential Incorporated by reference to Form S-6, Registration
as amended to and including May 12, 1998 No. 333-64957 filed on September 30, 1998 via
EDGAR on behalf of The Prudential Variable
Appreciable Account
(11) (i) Pledge Agreement between Goldman, Filed herewith
Sachs & Co., The Prudential Insurance
Company of America and Investors
Fiduciary Trust Company
(ii) Investment Accounting Agreement Filed herewith
between The Prudential Insurance Company
of America and Investors Fiduciary
Trust Company.
(iii) First Amendment to Investment Filed herewith
Accounting Agreement between The
Prudential Insurance Company of
America and Investors Fiduciary
Trust Company
(iv) Second Amendment to Investment Filed herewith
Accounting Agreement between The
Prudential Insurance Company of
America and Investors Fiduciary
Trust Company
(13) (i) Consent of independent accountants Filed herewith
(ii)Powers of Attorney
(a) Members of the Registrant's Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (13) (ii)(a)
Committee, Messrs. Fenster, to Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 to this
McDonald and Weber Registration Statement filed via EDGAR on April 28, 1998
(b) Directors and Officers of Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective
Prudential Amendment No. 10 to Form S-1, Registration No. 33-20083,
filed on April 9, 1998 on behalf of The Prudential
Variable Contract Real Property Account
(b)(i) Anthony S. Piszel Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No.
4 for Form N-4, Registration No. 333-23271, filed February
23, 1999, on behalf of The Prudential Discovery Select
Group Variable Contract Account
(b)(ii) John R. Strangfeld Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 37 to form
N-1A, the Prudential Series Fund, Reg. No. 2-80896, filed
April __, 2000
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(17) Codes of Ethics Filed herewith
(18) Financial Data Schedule Filed herewith
ITEM 29. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF PRUDENTIAL
Information about Prudential's Directors and Executive Officers appears under
the heading "Directors and Officers of Prudential" in the Statement of
Additional Information (Part B of this Registration Statement).
ITEM 30. PERSONS CONTROLLED BY OR UNDER COMMON CONTROL WITH REGISTRANT
Registrant is a separate account of The Prudential Insurance Company of America,
a mutual life insurance company organized under the laws of the State of New
Jersey. The subsidiaries of Prudential are listed under Item 24 to
Post-Effective Amendment No. 37 to the Form N-1A Registration Statement for The
Prudential Series Fund, Inc., Registration No. 2-80896, filed on or about April
__, 2000, the text of which is hereby incorporated.
In addition to the subsidiaries shown on the Organization Chart, Prudential
holds all of the voting securities of Prudential's Gibraltar Fund, Inc., a
Maryland corporation, in three of its separate accounts. Prudential also holds
directly and in three of its other separate accounts, shares of The Prudential
Series Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation. The balance are held in separate
accounts of Pruco Life Insurance Company and Pruco Life Insurance Company of New
Jersey, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Prudential. All of the separate accounts
referred to above are unit investment trusts registered under the Investment
Company Act of 1940. Prudential's Gibraltar Fund, Inc. and The Prudential Series
Fund, Inc. are registered as open-end, diversified management investment
companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The shares of these
investment companies are voted in accordance with the instructions of persons
having interests in the unit investment trusts, and Prudential, Pruco Life
Insurance Company and Pruco Life Insurance Company of New Jersey vote the shares
they hold directly in the same manner that they vote the shares that they hold
in their separate accounts.
Registrant may also be deemed to be under common control with The Prudential
Variable Contract Account-10 and The Prudential Variable Contract Account-11,
separate accounts of Prudential registered as open-end, diversified management
investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and with The
Prudential Variable Contract Account-24, a separate account of Prudential
registered as a unit investment trust.
Prudential is a mutual insurance company. Its financial statements have been
prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, which
include statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by state
regulatory authorities for insurance companies.
ITEM 31. NUMBER OF CONTRACTOWNERS
As of February 29, 2000, the number of contractowners of qualified and
non-qualified contracts offered by Registrant was 384.
ITEM 32. INDEMNIFICATION
The Registrant, in conjunction with certain affiliates, maintains insurance on
behalf of any person who is or was a trustee, director, officer, employee, or
agent of the Registrant, or who is or was serving at the request of the
Registrant as a trustee, director, officer, employee or agent of such other
affiliated trust or corporation, against any liability asserted against and
incurred by him or her arising out of his or her position with such trust or
corporation.
New Jersey, being the state of organization of The Prudential Insurance Company
of America (Prudential), permits entities organized under its jurisdiction to
indemnify directors and officers with certain limitations. The relevant
provisions of New Jersey law permitting indemnification can be found in Section
14A:3-5 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated. The text of Prudential's By-law
27, which relates to indemnification of officers and directors, is incorporated
by reference to Exhibit (6)(b) of Form S-6, Registration No. 333-64957, filed
September 30, 1998, on behalf of The Prudential Variable Appreciable Account.
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Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of
1933 (the Act) may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons
of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions or otherwise, the
Registrant 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 is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses
incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant
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 Registrant 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 33. BUSINESS AND OTHER CONNECTIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISER
Prudential does have other business of a substantial nature besides activities
relating to the assets of the Registrant. Prudential is involved in insurance,
securities, pension services, real estate and banking.
The Prudential Investment Corporation (PIC) is an investment unit of Prudential
and is actively engaged in the business of giving investment advice. The
officers and directors of Prudential and PIC who are engaged directly or
indirectly in activities relating to the Registrant have no other business,
profession, vocation, or employment of a substantial nature, and have not had
such other connections during the past two years.
The business and other connections, including principal business address, of
Prudential's Directors are listed under "Directors and Officers of Prudential"
in the Statement of Additional Information (Part B of this Registration
Statement).
ITEM 34. PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER
(a) Prudential Investment Management Services LLC (PIMS)
PIMS is distributor for the following open-end management companies: Cash
Accumulation Trust, COMMAND Money Fund, COMMAND Government Fund, COMMAND
Tax-Free Fund, Global Utility Fund, Inc., Nicholas-Applegate Fund, Inc.
(Nicholas-Applegate Growth Equity Fund), Prudential Balanced Fund, Prudential
California Municipal Fund, Prudential Diversified Bond Fund, Inc., Prudential
Diversified Funds, Prudential Emerging Growth Fund, Inc., Prudential Equity
Fund, Inc., Prudential Equity Income Fund, Prudential Europe Growth Fund, Inc.,
Prudential Global Genesis Fund, Inc., Prudential Global Total Return Fund, Inc.,
Prudential Government Income Fund, Inc., Prudential Government Securities Trust,
Prudential High Yield Fund, Inc., Prudential High Yield Total Return Fund, Inc.,
Prudential Index Series Fund, Prudential Institutional Liquidity Portfolio,
Inc., Prudential International Bond Fund, Inc., Prudential Mid-Cap Value Fund,
Prudential MoneyMart Assets, Inc., Prudential Municipal Bond Fund, Prudential
Municipal Series Fund, Prudential National Municipals Fund, Inc., Prudential
Natural Resources Fund, Inc., Prudential Pacific Growth Fund, Inc., Prudential
Real Estate Securities Fund, Prudential Sector Funds, Inc., Prudential Small-Cap
Quantum Fund, Inc., Prudential Small Company Value Fund, Inc., Prudential
Special Money Market Fund, Inc., Prudential Structured Maturity Fund, Inc.,
Prudential Tax-Free Money Fund, Inc., Prudential Tax-Managed Funds, Prudential
20/20 Focus Fund, Prudential World Fund, Inc., The Prudential Investment
Portfolios, Inc., Strategic Partners Series, Target Funds and The Target
Portfolio Trust.
PIMS is also distributor of the following unit investment trusts: Separate
Accounts: Prudential's Gibraltar Fund, Inc., The Prudential Variable Contract
Account-2, The Prudential Variable Contract Account-10, The Prudential Variable
Contract Account-11, The Prudential Variable Contract Account-24, The Prudential
Variable Contract GI-2, The Prudential Discovery Select Group Variable Contract
Account, The Pruco Life Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account, The Pruco
Life of New Jersey Flexible Premium Variable Annuity Account, The Prudential
Individual Variable Contract Account and The Prudential Qualified Individual
Variable Contract Account.
(b) Information regarding the Officers and Directors of PIMS is set forth below.
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Name and Principal Position and Offices Positions and Offices
Business Address with Underwriter with Registrant
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Robert F. Gunia*** President None
Jean D. Hamilton* Executive Vice President None
John R. Strangfeld, Jr.*** Executive Vice President None
William V. Healey*** Senior Vice President, Secretary and None
Chief Legal Officer
Margaret M. Deverell*** Vice President, Comptroller and None
Chief Financial Officer
C. Edward Chaplin* Treasurer None
Kevin B. Frawley** Senior Vice President and Chief None
Compliance Officer
Francis O. Odubekun*** Senior Vice President and Chief None
Operations Officer
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* Principal Business Address: 751 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
** Principal Business Address: 213 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
*** Principal Business Address: 100 Mulberry Street, Newark, NJ 07102
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(c) Reference is made to the Sections entitled "Summary-Charges" and "Contract
Charges" in the prospectus (Part A of this Registration Statement) and "Sale
of Group Variable Annuity Contracts" in the Statement of Additional
Information (Part B of this Registration Statement).
ITEM 35. LOCATION OF ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
The names and addresses of the persons who maintain physical possession of the
accounts, books and documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the
Investment Company Act of 1940 and the rules thereunder are:
The Prudential Insurance Company of America and The Prudential Investment
Corporation 751 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102-3777
The Prudential Insurance Company of America and The Prudential Investment
Corporation 56 North Livingston Avenue Roseland, New Jersey 07068
The Prudential Insurance Company of America c/o Prudential Defined
Contribution Services 30 Scranton Office Park Scranton, Pennsylvania
18507-1789
Prudential Investments Fund Management LLC 100 Mulberry Street, Gateway
Center Three, Newark, New Jersey 07102
State Street Bank and Trust Company 801 Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Missouri
64105
ITEM 36. MANAGEMENT SERVICES
NOT APPLICABLE
ITEM 37. UNDERTAKINGS
The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential) represents that the
fees and charges deducted under the Contract in the aggregate, are reasonable in
relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred, and the
risks assumed by Prudential.
Subject to the terms and conditions of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to file with the
Securities and Exchange Commission such supplementary and periodic information,
documents and reports as may be prescribed by any rule or regulation of the
Commission heretofore or hereafter duly adopted pursuant to authority conferred
in that section. Registrant also undertakes (1) 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 16 months old as long as payment under the contracts may be accepted;
(2) to affix to the prospectus a postcard that the applicant can remove to send
for a Statement of Additional Information or to include 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; and (3) to
deliver any Statement of Additional Information promptly upon written or oral
request.
Restrictions on withdrawal under Section 403(b) Contracts are imposed in
reliance upon, and in compliance with, a no-action letter issued by the Chief of
the Office of Insurance Products and Legal Compliance of the Securities and
Exchange Commission to the American Council of Life Insurance on November 28,
1988.
REPRESENTATION PURSUANT TO RULE 6c-7
Registrant represents that it is relying upon Rule 6c-7 under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 in connection with the sale of its group variable contracts
to participants in the Texas Optional Retirement Program. Registrant also
represents that it has complied with the provisions of paragraphs (a) - (d) of
the Rule.
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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 Newark,
and State of New Jersey on this 28th day of April , 2000.
THE PRUDENTIAL VARIABLE CONTRACT ACCOUNT-2
By: * JOHN. R. STRANGFELD
--------------------------------
John. R. Strangfeld
Chairman of the VCA-2 Committee
SIGNATURES
As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has
been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
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* JOHN R. STRANGFELD President, The Prudential Variable Contract April 28, 2000
---------------------------- Account-2 Committee
John R. Strangfeld
/s/GRACE C.TORRES Treasurer and Principal April 28, 2000
---------------------------- Financial and Accounting Officer
Grace Torres
*SAUL K. FENSTER Member, The Prudential Variable Contract April 28, 2000
---------------------------- Account-2 Committee
Saul K. Fenster
*W. SCOTT McDONALD, JR. Member, The Prudential Variable Contract April 28, 2000
---------------------------- Account 2 Committee
W. Scott McDonald, Jr.
*JOSEPH WEBER Member, The Prudential Variable Contract April 28, 2000
---------------------------- Account-2 Committee
Joseph Weber
*By: /s/ C. CHRISTOPHER SPRAGUE
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C. Christopher Sprague
(Attorney-in-Fact)
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SIGNATURES
As required by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of
1940, The Prudential Insurance Company of America has caused this Amendment to
the Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Newark, and State of New Jersey, on
this 28th day of April, 2000.
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
By: * JOHN R. STRANGFELD
---------------------------------
John R. Strangfeld
Executive Vice President
As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to the
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following Directors and
Officers of The Prudential Insurance Company of America in the capacities and on
the dates indicated.
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*ARTHUR F. RYAN Chairman of the Board,
---------------------------- Chief Executive Officer
Arthur F. Ryan and President
*FRANKLIN E. AGNEW
----------------------------
Franklin E. Agnew Director
*FREDERIC K. BECKER
----------------------------
Frederic K. Becker Director
*MARTIN A. BERKOWITZ
----------------------------
Martin A. Berkowitz Senior Vice President
*RICHARD J. CARBONE
---------------------------- Senior Vice President and
Richard J. Carbone Chief Financial Officer April 28, 2000
*JAMES G. CULLEN
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James G. Cullen Director
*CAROLYNE K. DAVIS
----------------------------
Carolyne K. Davis Director
*ROGER A. ENRICO
----------------------------
Roger A. Enrico Director
*ALLAN D. GILMOUR
----------------------------
Allan D. Gilmour Director
*WILLIAM H. GRAY, III
----------------------------
William H. Gray, III Director
*JON F. HANSON
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Jon F. Hanson Director
*GLEN H. HINER, JR.
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Glen H. Hiner, Jr. Director
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*CONSTANCE J. HORNER
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Constance J. Horner Director
*GAYNOR KELLEY
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Gaynor Kelley Director
*BURTON G. MALKIEL
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Burton G. Malkiel Director
*IDA F.S. SCHMERTZ
----------------------------
Ida F.S. Schmertz Director
*CHARLES R. SITTER
----------------------------
Charles R. Sitter Director
*DONALD L. STAHELI
----------------------------
Donald L. Staheli Director
*RICHARD M. THOMSON
----------------------------
Richard M. Thomson Director
*JAMES A. UNRUH
----------------------------
James A. Unruh Director April 28, 2000
*P. ROY VAGELOS, M.D.
----------------------------
P. Roy Vagelos, M.D. Director
*STANLEY C. VAN NESS
----------------------------
Stanley C. Van Ness Director
*PAUL A. VOLCKER
----------------------------
Paul A. Volcker Director
*JOSEPH H. WILLIAMS
----------------------------
Joseph H. Williams Director
*ANTHONY S. PISZEL
----------------------------
Anthony S. Piszel Vice President
and Controller
*By: /s/ C. CHRISTOPHER SPRAGUE
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C. Christopher Sprague
(Attorney-in-Fact)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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(2) Rules and Regulations
(11)(i) Pledge Agreement
(11)(ii) Investment Accounting Agreement
(11)(iii)First Amendment to Investment Accounting Agreement
(11)(iv) Second Amendment to Investment Accounting Agreement
(13)(i) Consent of Independent Accountants
(17) Code of Ethics
(18) Financial Data Schedule
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Dates Referenced Herein and Documents Incorporated by Reference
| Referenced-On Page |
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| This ‘485BPOS’ Filing | | Date | | First | | Last | | | Other Filings |
|---|
| |  |
| | 1/1/01 | | 72 | | 124 |
| | 5/1/00 | | 1 | | 32 |
| Filed on / Effective on: | | 4/28/00 | | 1 | | 170 |
| | 3/21/00 | | 110 | | 162 |
| | 2/29/00 | | 165 |
| | 2/24/00 | | 106 | | 158 |
| | 2/23/00 | | 59 |
| | 1/31/00 | | 21 | | 159 |
| | 12/31/99 | | 5 | | 163 | | | 24F-2NT, N-30B-2, NSAR-B, NSAR-B/A |
| | 9/30/99 | | 92 | | 144 |
| | 8/6/99 | | 72 | | 125 |
| | 6/15/99 | | 72 | | 124 |
| | 5/28/99 | | 34 |
| | 4/30/99 | | 163 | | | | | 485BPOS |
| | 2/23/99 | | 164 |
| | 1/1/99 | | 73 | | 125 |
| | 12/31/98 | | 55 | | 163 | | | 24F-2NT, N-30B-2, N-30D, NSAR-B |
| | 9/30/98 | | 92 | | 165 |
| | 7/1/98 | | 8 | | 117 |
| | 5/12/98 | | 164 |
| | 4/29/98 | | 163 | | | | | 485BPOS |
| | 4/28/98 | | 164 |
| | 4/9/98 | | 164 |
| | 2/10/98 | | 8 | | 117 |
| | 12/31/97 | | 61 | | 150 | | | 24F-2NT, N-30D, NSAR-B |
| | 3/1/97 | | 21 |
| | 12/31/96 | | 62 | | 134 | | | 24F-2NT, NSAR-B, NSAR-B/A |
| | 2/15/96 | | 59 |
| | 12/31/95 | | 25 | | 59 | | | 24F-2NT, N-30D, NSAR-B |
| | 11/14/95 | | 164 |
| | 6/30/95 | | 106 | | 158 | | | N-30D, NSAR-A |
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