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Point-to-Point Cap Index StrategyThis strategy bases interest credit upon <strong>the</strong> annual index change, if any, in <strong>the</strong> S&P 500 ® Index up to <strong>the</strong> annualindex cap rate. The graph below shows <strong>the</strong> annual performance of <strong>the</strong> index.2004 S&P 500 ® Index PerformanceMonthsBecause <strong>the</strong> performance of <strong>the</strong> S&P 500 ® Index was near <strong>the</strong> index cap in 2004, <strong>the</strong> Point-to-Point CapIndex Strategy would have credited more interest than <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r strategies.How it WorksIn 2004, <strong>the</strong> S&P 500 ® Index increased by8.99%. The interest credit with <strong>the</strong> Point-to-Point Cap Index Strategy would have beencapped at 8.00%.Interest Credit in 2004*Credit for <strong>the</strong> Interest Rate Benchmark Strategy is calculated by subtracting beginning 3-Month LIBOR rate (1.16%) from <strong>the</strong> ending rate (2.56%) times <strong>the</strong> multiplier (4), equaling 5.60% andcomparing to <strong>the</strong> cap rate of 10%.Historical performance of <strong>the</strong> S&P 500 ® Index should not be considered a representation of current or future performance of <strong>the</strong> Index or of your annuity. Hypo<strong>the</strong>tical annual changes effective 2004.Since this product was not available in 2004, performance is based on hypo<strong>the</strong>tical past performance only and is not an indication of current or future results. This example assumes no withdrawalswere made and is an example only.7