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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMERITAS VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCT VA-2
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000814848
		IRS NUMBER:				470657746
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		STREET 1:		5900 O ST
		STREET 2:		P OBOX 81899
		CITY:			LINCOLN
		STATE:			NE
		ZIP:			68510
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4024671122

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		STREET 2:		P O BOX 81889
		CITY:			LINCOLN
		STATE:			NE
		ZIP:			68501

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BANKERS LIFE ASSURANCE CO OF NEBRASKA SEPARATE ACCT VA-2
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19881227
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