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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Commonwealth Annuity Separate Account A
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001391312
		IRS NUMBER:				046145677
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		132 TURNPIKE ROAD, SUITE 210
		CITY:			SOUTHBOROUGH
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01772
		BUSINESS PHONE:		508-460-2400

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		STREET 1:		132 TURNPIKE ROAD, SUITE 210
		CITY:			SOUTHBOROUGH
		STATE:			MA
		ZIP:			01772
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