Pacific Investment Management Company LLC ("PIMCO") - is one of the world's leading fixed income managers. PIMCO provides investors access to the highest standard of excellence in asset management based on a conservative investment philosophy with a longer-term orientation. Our goal is to consistently outperform the major bond indices in both bull and bear markets, and our commitment to superior client service distinguishes PIMCO as one of the leading global institutional money managers with $1242.1 billion in total assets under management (as of 12/31/10). Portfolios for insurance products are provided through the PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust.