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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT

 

OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-5583

 


 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Murray L. Simpson, One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94403-1906

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 312-2100

 


 

Date of fiscal year end: 12/31        

 

Date of reporting period: 6/30/03

 



Item 1.   Reports to Stockholders.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST SEMIANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Fund Summaries

    

Franklin Aggressive Growth Securities Fund

   FA-1

Franklin Global Communications Securities Fund

   FGC-1

Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund

   FGI-1

Franklin High Income Fund

   FH-1

Franklin Income Securities Fund

   FI-1

Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund

   FL-1

Franklin Money Market Fund

   FM-1

Franklin Real Estate Fund

   FRE-1

Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund

   FRD-1

Franklin Small Cap Fund

   FSC-1

Prospectus Supplement

   FSC-3

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

   FSV-1

Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund

   FSI-1

Franklin U.S. Government Fund

   FUS-1

Franklin Zero Coupon Funds

   FZ-1

Prospectus Supplement

   FZ-3

Mutual Discovery Securities Fund

   MD-1

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

   MS-1

Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund

   TD-1

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

   TF-1

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

   TGA-1

Templeton Global Income Securities Fund

   TGI-1

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

   TG-1

 

 

MASTER S08–03 CLASS 1

 


FRANKLIN AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Franklin Aggressive Growth Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation. The Fund invests mainly in equity securities of companies demonstrating accelerating growth, increasing profitability, or above-average growth or growth potential as compared with the overall economy.

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin Aggressive Growth Securities Fund’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, several stimulative factors may have supported economic growth. The Federal Reserve Board lowered interest rates, which reduced borrowing costs for U.S. companies. By period-end, oil prices had stabilized at below pre-Iraq war levels. The U.S. dollar continued to weaken, which can benefit companies with overseas revenues. Although unemployment increased, consumer confidence rose toward the end of the first half of the year.

 

As the period progressed, investors reportedly became more optimistic about economic recovery and corporate profit potential. Most equity markets delivered solid gains for the reporting period. Following a volatile first quarter leading up to the military conflict in Iraq, stock markets rallied in second quarter 2003. After much of the heavy fighting ended in April, investor psychology seemed to improve, and the risk premium demanded by investors declined. In addition to an end to the war, the rally coincided with better-than-expected quarterly earnings results for a number of companies, as corporate profits grew. In fact, operating income for Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) companies grew more than 4% in the first quarter.1

 

During the period under review, Franklin Aggressive Growth Securities Fund – Class 1 posted a +18.83% cumulative total return.2 The Fund outperformed its primary benchmark, the Russell 3000® Growth Index, which rose 13.49%.3 Growth stocks performed better than value stocks

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance.

2. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

3. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The Russell 3000 Growth Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with higher price-to book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 3000 Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represented approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market, as of 6/30/03. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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as evidenced by the 11.91% return of the Russell 3000 Value Index.4 Additionally, small capitalization stocks returned 17.88%, as measured by the Russell 2000® Index, outperforming the 12.34% return of larger stocks in the Russell 1000® Index during the period.5 The Fund’s greater exposure to small cap stocks than its benchmark helped relative performance.

 

Our electronic technology, commercial services, retail trade, transportation and health technology positions generally aided Fund performance. Conversely, some of our consumer services, finance and producer manufacturing holdings hurt relative performance.

 

4. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The Russell 3000 Value Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures performance of those Russell 3000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

5. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The Russell 2000 Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represented approximately 8% of total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index, as of 6/30/03. The Russell 1000 Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represented approximately 92% of total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index, as of 6/30/03.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Aggressive Growth  Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company

Sector/Industry

   % of Total
Net Assets
 

Microsoft Corp.    2.5 %
Technology Services       
Tektronix Inc.    2.3 %
Electronic Technology       
Pfizer Inc.    2.2 %
Health Technology       
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., A    1.8 %
Technology Services       
Forward Air Corp.    1.7 %
Transportation       
Cost Plus Inc.    1.7 %
Retail Trade       
Affiliated Computer Services Inc., A    1.7 %
Technology Services       
Patterson UTI Energy Inc.    1.7 %
Industrial Services       
Rockwell Automation Inc.    1.7 %
Electronic Technology       
Entravision Communications Corp.    1.7 %
Consumer Services       

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000c  
    

Per share operating performance

                        

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $  3.77     $  5.87     $  7.59     $  10.00  
    

Income from investment operations:

                        

Net investment income (loss)

   (.01 )   (.03 )   (.02 )   .02  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .72     (2.07 )   (1.69 )   (2.43 )
    

Total from investment operations

   .71     (2.10 )   (1.71 )   (2.41 )
    

Less distributions from net investment income

           (.01 )    
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $  4.48     $  3.77     $  5.87     $    7.59  
    

Total returna

   18.83%     (35.67)%     (22.67)%     (24.10)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $5,518     $4,801     $8,294     $13,021  

Ratios to average net assets:

                        

Expenses

   1.07% b   1.04%     .85%     .90% b

Net investment income (loss)

   (.66)% b   (.75)%     (.38)%     .35% b

Portfolio turnover rate

   51.43%     117.74%     182.27%     86.65%  

 

 

 

aTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

bAnnualized

cFor the period May 1, 2000 (effective date) to December 31, 2000.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

       Class 2

 
       Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
     Year ended December 31,

 
          2002      2001c  
      

Per share operating performance

                            

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                            

Net asset value, beginning of period

     $ 3.75      $ 5.86      $ 7.48  
      

Income from investment operations:

                            

Net investment income (loss)

       (.03 )      (.05 )      (.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

       .73        (2.06 )      (1.57 )
      

Total from investment operations

       .70        (2.11 )      (1.61 )
      

Less distributions from net investment income

                     (.01 )
      

Net asset value, end of period

     $ 4.45      $ 3.75      $ 5.86  
      

Total returna

       18.35%        (35.73)%        (22.81)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

     $ 2      $ 2      $ 2  

Ratios to average net assets:

                            

Expenses

       1.31% b      1.29%        1.10% b

Net investment income (loss)

       (.90)% b      (1.00)%        (.75)% b

Portfolio turnover rate

       51.43%        117.74%        182.27%  

 

 

a Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton

Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

b Annualized

c For the period February 12, 2001 (effective date) to December 31, 2001.

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 91.3%

             

Commercial Services 1.6%

             

aLamar Advertising Co., A

   2,500      $ 88,025
           

Communications 1.5%

             

aAT&T Wireless Services Inc.

   10,100        82,921
           

Consumer Durables 2.9%

             

Polaris Industries Inc.

   1,400        85,960

Thor Industries Inc.

   1,800        73,476
           

              159,436
           

Consumer Services 5.9%

             

aEntercom Communications Corp.

   1,600        78,416

aEntravision Communications Corp.

   8,100        91,935

aUnivision Communications Inc., A

   2,300        69,920

aViacom Inc., B

   2,000        87,320
           

              327,591
           

Distribution Services 1.6%

             

aUnited Natural Foods Inc.

   3,100        87,234
           

Electronic Technology 19.7%

             

aApplied Materials Inc.

   4,900        77,714

aAvocent Corp.

   2,000        59,860

aDell Computer Corp.

   2,400        76,704

aIntersil Corp.

   3,200        85,152

aL-3 Communications Holdings Inc.

   2,100        91,329

aLam Research Corp.

   4,300        78,303

aLexmark International Inc.

   700        49,539

Microchip Technology Inc.

   3,600        88,668

Rockwell Automation Inc.

   3,900        92,976

aSemtech Corp.

   4,000        56,960

aTektronix Inc.

   5,800        125,280

aVarian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc.

   2,600        77,376

aVitesse Semiconductor Corp.

   14,500        71,340

aXicor Inc.

   9,000        56,430
           

              1,087,631
           

Energy Minerals 1.4%

             

aPremcor Inc.

   3,500        75,425
           

Finance 5.5%

             

AMBAC Financial Group Inc.

   1,300        86,125

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

   3,000        81,600

Investors Financial Services Corp.

   3,100        89,931

aMontpelier Re Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

   1,500        47,400
           

              305,056
           

Health Services 6.6%

             

aAccredo Health Inc.

   3,600        78,480

aAnthem Inc.

   1,100        84,865

aCaremark RX Inc.

   3,300        84,744

aQuest Diagnostics Inc.

   1,300        82,940

aSelect Medical Corp.

   1,400        34,762
           

              365,791
           

Health Technology 10.9%

             

aAbgenix Inc.

   5,200        54,548

aBoston Scientific Corp.

   1,300        79,430

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Common Stocks (cont.)

               

Health Technology (cont.)

               

aCIMA Labs Inc. 

   3,300      $ 88,737  

aCubist Pharmaceuticals Inc. 

   5,000        53,300  

aForest Laboratories Inc. 

   1,200        65,700  

aIDEC Pharmaceuticals Corp. 

   2,200        74,800  

aInterMune Inc. 

   4,100        66,051  

Pfizer Inc. 

   3,500        119,525  
           


              602,091  
           


Industrial Services 3.0%

               

aPatterson UTI Energy Inc. 

   2,900        93,960  

aWeatherford International Ltd. 

   1,700        71,230  
           


              165,190  
           


Process Industries 1.7%

               

Cabot Corp. 

   3,200        91,840  
           


Producer Manufacturing 2.6%

               

Borg Warner Inc. 

   1,100        70,840  

Lennox International Inc. 

   5,500        70,785  
           


              141,625  
           


Retail Trade 8.3%

               

aChico’s FAS Inc. 

   3,700        77,885  

aCost Plus Inc. 

   2,700        96,282  

aGymboree Corp. 

   5,100        85,578  

Ross Stores Inc. 

   1,900        81,206  

aTuesday Morning Corp. 

   3,300        86,790  

aWilliams-Sonoma Inc. 

   1,100        32,120  
           


              459,861  
           


Technology Services 16.4%

               

aAccenture Ltd., A (Bermuda)

   5,000        90,450  

aAffiliated Computer Services Inc., A

   2,085        95,347  

aAsk Jeeves Inc. 

   3,600        49,500  

aCognizant Technology Solutions Corp., A

   4,100        99,876  

aCognos Inc. (Canada)

   2,800        75,600  

aInforte Corp. 

   2,348        18,502  

aIntuit Inc. 

   1,700        75,701  

Microsoft Corp. 

   5,300        135,733  

aNational Instruments Corp. 

   2,200        83,116  

Paychex Inc. 

   1,600        46,896  

aVerity Inc. 

   5,500        69,630  

aYahoo! Inc. 

   1,900        62,244  
           


              902,595  
           


Transportation 1.7%

               

aForward Air Corp. 

   3,800        96,406  
           


Total Common Stocks (Cost $4,616,784)

            5,038,718  
           


Short Term Investment (Cost $526,290) 9.5%

               

bFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio

   526,290        526,290  
           


Total Investments (Cost $5,143,074) 100.8%

            5,565,008  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (0.8)%

            (44,849 )
           


Net Assets 100.0%

          $ 5,520,159  
           


aNon-income producing

bSee Note 6 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 5,143,074
    

Value

     5,565,008

Receivables:

      

Investment securities sold

     91,959

Capital shares sold

     1,500

Dividends

     673
    

Total assets

     5,659,140
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Investment securities purchased

     124,929

Capital shares redeemed

     2,329

Affiliates

     3,088

Other liabilities

     8,635
    

Total liabilities

     138,981
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 5,520,159
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

   $ (15,832)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     421,934

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (9,640,844)

Capital shares

     14,754,901
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 5,520,159
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 5,518,255
    

Shares outstanding

     1,232,224
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 4.48
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,904
    

Shares outstanding

     428
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 4.45
    

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

Dividends

   $ 9,999  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     11,388  

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     4,818  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     2  

Transfer agent fees

     70  

Custodian fees

     22  

Reports to shareholders

     2,644  

Professional fees

     6,724  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     29  

Other

     134  
    


Total expenses

     25,831  
    


Net investment income (loss)

     (15,832 )
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (270,710)  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     1,137,362  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     866,652  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 850,820  
    


 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003
   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income (loss)

   $ (15,832 )   $ (47,012 )

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (270,710 )     (1,414,412 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     1,137,362       (1,467,907 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     850,820       (2,929,331 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (133,725 )     (563,955 )

Class 2

     (57 )      
    

Total capital share transactions

     (133,782 )     (563,955 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     717,038       (3,493,286 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     4,803,121       8,296,407  
    

End of period

   $ 5,520,159     $ 4,803,121  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ (15,832 )   $  
    

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Franklin Aggressive Growth Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 53% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund seeks capital growth.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

f. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   241,500     $ 991,192     312,751     $ 1,490,797  

Shares redeemed

   (282,028 )     (1,124,917 )   (454,102 )     (2,054,752 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (40,528 )   $ (133,725 )   (141,351 )   $ (563,955 )
    

Class 2 Shares:

                            

Shares redeemed

   (14 )   $ (57 )   —         —    
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (14 )   $ (57 )   —         —    
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)   Investment manager
Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)   Administrative manager
Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)   Principal underwriter
Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)   Transfer agent

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN AGGRESSIVE GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (cont.)

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate   Daily Net Assets

.50%   First $500 million
.40%   Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion
.35%   Over $1 billion, up to and including $1.5 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $1.5 billion.

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services of .20% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $9,259,845 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows.

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2008

   $ 596,259

2009

     7,013,264

2010

     1,650,322
    

     $ 9,259,845
    

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to the differing treatment of wash sales.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $5,155,226 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

     684,870  

Unrealized depreciation

     (275,088 )
    


Net unrealized depreciation

   $ 409,782  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $2,331,350 and $2,483,698, respectively.

 

6. INVESTMENT IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (the Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers. Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

The Fund earned $1,931 of dividend income from investment in the Sweep Money Fund for the period ended June 30, 2003.

 

FA-12

 


FRANKLIN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Franklin Global Communications Securities Fund seeks both capital appreciation and current income. The Fund invests primarily in investments of communications companies that are primarily engaged in providing the distribution, content and equipment related to the creation, transmission or processing of information in any nation, including the U.S. and emerging markets.

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin Global Communications Securities Fund’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003. For the six months under review, most equity markets worldwide performed positively, reflecting increasing investor confidence, an accommodative monetary policy, continued resilient household spending and the successful conclusion to the Iraq war. Additionally, many companies began showing solid operational performance largely due to efficiency gains aimed at increasing profits. The telecommunications sector benefited from these trends during the period under review. Within this environment, Franklin Global Communications Securities Fund – Class 1 posted a +17.79% cumulative total return and outperformed the benchmark Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index’s (S&P 500’s) 11.75% return for the six-month period.1 The Fund also did better than its peers, as measured by the Lipper VIP Utility Funds Average, which returned 13.77%.2

 

We initiated a position in China Mobile, China’s largest wireless service provider and a profitable corporation selling to a rapidly growing market. We also purchased Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson as the company began restructuring operations in light of lower carrier capital spending. Last, we bought Nokia when its price declined. China Mobile, Ericsson and Nokia contributed to Fund performance by period-end.

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance.

2. Source: Lipper Inc. The Lipper VIP Utility Funds Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Utilities Funds classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper Utilities Funds are defined as funds that invest primarily in utility shares. As of 6/30/03, there were 27 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

The indexes are unmanaged and includes reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

LOGO

 

FGC-1

 


Conversely, we sold SBC Communications mainly due to our belief that it had deteriorating operations and a loss of customers arising from regulatory and technological factors.

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Global Communications  Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
  % of Total
Net Assets
 

Telecom Corp. of
New Zealand Ltd.
  3.0 %
Major Telecommunications,
New Zealand
     
Interactive Corp.   2.7 %
Internet Retail, U.S.      
Sprint Corp. (PCS Group)   2.7 %
Wireless Communications, U.S.      
Telstra Corp. Ltd.   2.5 %
Major Telecommunications, Australia      
Telefonica SA, ADR   2.4 %
Major Telecommunications, Spain      
Tektronix Inc.   2.4 %
Electronic Equipment/Instruments, U.S.      
Clear Channel Communications Inc.   2.4 %
Broadcasting, U.S.      
Alltel Corp.   2.3 %
Major Telecommunications, U.S.      
Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (Telmex), L, ADR   2.1 %
Major Telecommunications, Mexico      
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.   2.1 %
Commercial Printing/ Forms, U.S.      

 

The dollar value, number shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

FGC-2

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                    

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $      4.53     $      6.87     $    12.88     $    24.86     $    20.45     $    20.33  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .03     .04     .04     .11     .37     .76  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .79     (2.33 )   (3.55 )   (6.77 )   6.91     1.41  
    

Total from investment operations

   .82     (2.29 )   (3.51 )   (6.66 )   7.28     2.17  
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.05 )   (.05 )   (.01 )   (.50 )   (.84 )   (.83 )

Net realized gains

           (2.49 )   (4.82 )   (2.03 )   (1.22 )
    

Total distributions

   (.05 )   (.05 )   (2.50 )   (5.32 )   (2.87 )   (2.05 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $      5.30     $      4.53     $      6.87     $    12.88     $    24.86     $    20.45  
    

Total returnb

   17.79%     (33.28)%     (29.24)%     (32.85)%     39.42%     11.19%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $135,939     $130,255     $265,055     $523,288     $987,011     $986,755  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses

   .64% c   .60%     .55%     .52%     .51%     .50%  

Net investment income

   1.11% c   .83%     .46%     .54%     1.81%     3.15%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   41.09%     97.75%     105.36%     117.99%     87.53%     33.85%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized

 

FGC-3

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999d  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $  4.51     $  6.84     $12.86     $24.78     $21.02  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .02     .03     .02     .05     .26  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .79     (2.32 )   (3.54 )   (6.72 )   6.37  
    

Total from investment operations

   .81     (2.29 )   (3.52 )   (6.67 )   6.63  
    

Less distributions from:

                              

Net investment income

   (.05 )   (.04 )   (.01 )   (.43 )   (.84 )

Net realized gains

           (2.49 )   (4.82 )   (2.03 )
    

Total distributions

   (.05 )   (.04 )   (2.50 )   (5.25 )   (2.87 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $  5.27     $  4.51     $  6.84     $12.86     $24.78  
    

Total returnb

   17.86%     (33.52)%     (29.40)%     (32.97)%     35.17%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $3,661     $1,490     $   312     $   499     $   491  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses

   .89%c     .85%     .80%     .77%     .77%c  

Net investment income

   .86%c     .58%     .21%     .29%     1.24%c  

Portfolio turnover rate

   41.09%     97.75%     105.36%     117.99%     87.53%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cAnnualized

dFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

FGC-4

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 94.3%

                    

Broadcasting 4.9%

                    

aClear Channel Communications Inc. 

   United States      78,600      $ 3,331,854

aCox Radio Inc., A

   United States      14,500        335,095

aRadio One Inc., D

   United States      32,100        570,417

Television Francaise 1

   France      71,400        2,197,402

aWestwood One Inc. 

   United States      13,100        444,483
                  

                     6,879,251
                  

Cable/Satellite TV 1.0%

                    

aLiberty Media Corp., A

   United States      118,200        1,366,392
                  

Commercial Printing/Forms 2.1%

                    

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. 

   United States      111,900        2,925,066
                  

Computer Communications 1.5%

                    

a3Com Corp. 

   United States      447,200        2,092,896
                  

Data Processing Services 3.8%

                    

aConvergys Corp. 

   United States      154,200        2,467,200

First Data Corp. 

   United States      66,400        2,751,616
                  

                     5,218,816
                  

Electronic Equipment/Instruments 2.4%

                    

aTektronix Inc. 

   United States      156,900        3,389,040
                  

Electronics/Appliance Stores 1.8%

                    

RadioShack Corp. 

   United States      92,700        2,438,937
                  

Financial Publishing/Services 4.7%

                    

aDun & Bradstreet Corp. 

   United States      51,900        2,133,090

Equifax Inc. 

   United States      90,200        2,345,200

The McGraw-Hill Cos. Inc. 

   United States      33,400        2,070,800
                  

                     6,549,090
                  

Internet Retail 2.7%

                    

aInteractive Corp. 

   United States      94,800        3,751,236
                  

Internet Software/Services 3.1%

                    

aCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd. 

   Israel      81,600        1,595,280

aOverture Services Inc. 

   United States      85,200        1,544,676

aUnited Online Inc. 

   United States      48,100        1,218,854
                  

                     4,358,810
                  

Major Telecommunications 23.3%

                    

aAlaska Communications Systems Holdings Inc. 

   United States      180,800        636,416

aAllstream Inc., B

   Canada      4,500        152,554

Alltel Corp. 

   United States      66,400        3,201,808

BellSouth Corp. 

   United States      106,200        2,828,106

Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

   Greece      173,400        2,050,987

aKoninklijke KPN NV

   Netherlands      295,100        2,090,889

KT Corp. 

   South Korea      54,400        2,126,815

Portugal Telecom SGPS SA, ADR

   Portugal      245,404        1,752,185

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia TBK, B

   Indonesia      2,197,000        1,231,651

Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd. 

   New Zealand      1,379,947        4,233,338

Telefonica SA, ADR

   Spain      97,656        3,420,011

Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (Telmex), L, ADR

   Mexico      95,400        2,997,468

 

FGC-5

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                    

Major Telecommunications (cont.)

                    

Telstra Corp. Ltd. 

   Australia      1,164,607      $ 3,436,594

Verizon Communications Inc. 

   United States      60,700        2,394,615
                  

                     32,553,437
                  

Media Conglomerates 3.5%

                    

aViacom Inc., B

   United States      46,400        2,025,824

The Walt Disney Co. 

   United States      146,000        2,883,500
                  

                     4,909,324
                  

Packaged Software 1.9%

                    

Microsoft Corp. 

   United States      105,000        2,689,050
                  

Publishing: Books/Magazines 1.6%

                    

Readers Digest Association Inc., A

   United States      167,900        2,263,292
                  

Publishing: Newspapers 6.4%

                    

Dow Jones & Co. Inc. 

   United States      49,900        2,147,197

Gannett Co. Inc. 

   United States      28,500        2,189,085

Knight-Ridder Inc. 

   United States      33,300        2,295,369

The New York Times Co., A

   United States      51,000        2,320,500
                  

                     8,952,151
                  

Semiconductors 4.4%

                    

aIntegrated Device Technology Inc. 

   United States      129,100        1,426,555

aMicrel Inc. 

   United States      102,200        1,061,858

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 

   South Korea      7,900        2,347,844

aSemtech Corp. 

   United States      94,100        1,339,984
                  

                     6,176,241
                  

Specialty Telecommunications 3.0%

                    

CenturyTel Inc. 

   United States      73,700        2,568,445

aCitizens Communications Co., B

   United States      64,400        830,116

aMahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. 

   India      328,300        801,499
                  

                     4,200,060
                  

Telecommunications Equipment 8.2%

                    

aComverse Technology Inc. 

   United States      54,700        822,141

Motorola Inc. 

   United States      233,600        2,202,848

Nokia Corp., ADR

   Finland      116,700        1,917,381

aPolycom Inc. 

   United States      176,000        2,439,360

aPowerwave Technologies Inc. 

   United States      308,600        1,934,922

aTelefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson AB, B, ADR

   Sweden      205,300        2,182,339
                  

                     11,498,991
                  

Wireless Communications 14.0%

                    

AT&T Wireless Services Inc. 

   United States      304,043        2,496,193

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd., ADR

   China      125,600        1,478,312

aDobson Communications Corp., A

   United States      124,300        677,435

aEuropolitan Holdings AB

   Sweden      273,500        1,605,819

aNII Holdings Inc., B

   United States      30,900        1,182,543

SK Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR

   South Korea      133,800        2,523,468

Smartone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd. 

   Hong Kong      1,031,000        1,176,676

aSprint Corp. (PCS Group)

   United States      648,200        3,727,150

 

FGC-6

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE  

Common Stocks (cont.)

                        

Wireless Communications (cont.)

                        

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom        102,800      $ 2,020,020  

aWestern Wireless Corp., A

   United States        226,800        2,615,004  
                    


                       19,502,620  
                    


Total Common Stocks (Cost $129,553,183)

                     131,714,700  
                    


            PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT


        

Repurchase Agreement (Cost $9,053,320) 6.5%

                        

bJoint Repurchase Agreement, 1.103%, 7/01/03, (Maturity Value $9,053,597)

   United States      $ 9,053,320        9,053,320  

ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., New York Branch (Maturity Value $828,495)

                        

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $828,495)

                        

Banc One Capital Markets Inc. (Maturity Value $368,210)

                        

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $828,495)

                        

Bear, Stearns & Co, Inc. (Maturity Value $736,420)

                        

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $828,495)

                        

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $552,360)

                        

Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC (Maturity Value $828,495)

                        

Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Maturity Value $828,495)

                        

Lehman Brothers Inc. (Maturity Value $768,647)

                        

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $828,495)

                        

UBS securities LLC (Maturity Value $828,495)

                        

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

                        
                    


Total Investments (Cost $138,606,503) 100.8%

                     140,768,020  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (.8)%

                     (1,168,537 )
                    


Net Assets 100.0%

                   $ 139,599,483  
                    


 

aNon-income producing

bSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

FGC-7

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 138,606,503  
    


Value

     140,768,020  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     1,223,428  

Dividends and interest

     91,777  
    


Total assets

     142,083,225  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     2,121,678  

Capital shares redeemed

     262,631  

Affiliates

     69,167  

Deferred tax (Note 1g)

     23,841  

Other liabilities

     6,425  
    


Total liabilities

     2,483,742  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 139,599,483  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 705,847  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     2,117,994  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (272,658,547 )

Capital shares

     409,434,189  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 139,599,483  
    


Class 1:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 135,938,805  
    


Shares outstanding

     25,627,033  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 5.30  
    


Class 2:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 3,660,678  
    


Shares outstanding

     694,495  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 5.27  
    


 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

Dividends

   $ 1,060,676  

Interest

     58,224  
    


Total investment income

     1,118,900  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     382,583  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     2,903  

Transfer agent fees

     858  

Custodian fees

     4,309  

Reports to shareholders

     12,589  

Professional fees

     6,983  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     753  

Other

     624  
    


Total expenses

     411,602  
    


Net investment income

     707,298  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     (6,194,492 )

Foreign currency transactions

     794  
    


Net realized gain (loss)

     (6,193,698 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     27,207,673  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (19,682 )

Deferred taxes (Note 1g)

     (23,841 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     27,164,150  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     20,970,452  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 21,677,750  
    


 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

    

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2003


   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 707,298     $ 1,456,605  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (6,193,698 )     (89,410,386 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, and deferred taxes

     27,164,150       6,275,419  
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     21,677,750       (81,678,362 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (1,238,199 )     (1,655,159 )

Class 2

     (30,287 )     (4,896 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (1,268,486 )     (1,660,055 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (14,300,207 )     (51,646,759 )

Class 2

     1,745,169       1,363,628  
    

Total capital share transactions

     (12,555,038 )     (50,283,131 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     7,854,226       (133,621,548 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     131,745,257       265,366,805  
    

End of period

   $ 139,599,483     $ 131,745,257  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 705,847     $ 1,267,035  
    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Franklin Global Communications Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, 100% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is growth and income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account to be used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the Fund based on its pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements had been entered into on that date.

 

d. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate on a specified date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

d. Foreign Currency Contracts (cont.)

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counter-parties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

e. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

g. Deferred Taxes

 

Deferred taxes are recorded for estimated tax liabilities inherent in the Fund’s portfolio securities which may arise from subsequent sales of those securities and corresponding asset repatriations from countries that impose such taxes.

 

h. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

i. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (cont.)

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2003
    Year ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   115,898     $ 583,971     307,366     $ 1,672,275  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   230,148       1,238,199     320,767       1,655,159  

Shares redeemed

   (3,441,811 )     (16,122,377 )   (10,514,281 )     (54,974,193 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (3,095,765 )   $ (14,300,207 )   (9,886,148 )   $ (51,646,759 )
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   450,048     $ 2,152,559     308,075     $ 1,482,602  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   5,672       30,287     953       4,896  

Shares redeemed

   (91,638 )     (437,677 )   (24,284 )     (123,870 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   364,082     $ 1,745,169     284,744     $ 1,363,628  
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

 

Investment manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund, as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.625%

  

First $100 million

.50%

  

over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

.45%

  

over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $10 billion.

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $265,794,117, which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2009

   $ 156,814,955

2010

     108,979,162
    

Total

   $ 265,794,117
    

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred currency losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $31,830. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions.

 

Net realized losses differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales and foreign currency transactions.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $139,245,405 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 16,112,133  

Unrealized depreciation

     (14,589,518 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 1,522,615  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments and securities sold short (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $48,773,197 and $53,895,256, respectively.

 

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FRANKLIN GROWTH AND INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation, with current income as a secondary goal. The Fund invests mainly in common stocks offering above-market current dividend yields.

 


 

This semiannual report for Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, the economy continued to present mixed signals, especially in regard to employment and industrial production. While the consumer appeared to gain confidence toward the end of the reporting period, corporate spending remained tepid. In addition, both the U.S. Congress and the Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) provided fiscal and monetary stimulus by lowering taxes and short-term interest rates. Citing the sluggish economy and potential deflationary risks, the Fed cut the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points (0.25%) in June, to just 1.00% — the lowest level in 45 years. In our view, each governing body clearly set its sights on improving the nation’s economy, prompting many investors’ return to the stock market as they anticipated recovery amid easing geopolitical tensions. After a challenging first quarter, U.S. equity markets rebounded from their worst market correction in over 60 years. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) rose 15.39% in 2003’s second quarter alone, its strongest quarterly gain since 1998.1

 

Within this environment, we applied our investment strategy, focusing on the stocks of high-quality, well-established companies, particularly those we feel provide strong cash flows and attractive relative dividend yields. The Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +8.25% cumulative total return compared with the broad S&P 500 Index’s 11.75% and benchmark Russell 1000 Value Index’s 11.39% cumulative total returns for the six months ended June 30, 2003.2 During the period under

 

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance.

2. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges. The Russell 1000 Value Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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review, Fund performance benefited from investments in economically sensitive sectors but was hindered by our underweighting relative to the benchmark index in finance and consumer services.

 

Our producer manufacturing stocks provided positive contributions to the Fund’s relative performance during the six months under review, aided most notably by the appreciation of General Electric and Pitney Bowes shares. Mixed economic signals aside, investors returned to the industrial sector apparently buoyed by renewed hope for substantial economic recovery. Several of our health technology, commercial services, electronic technology and energy minerals (particularly integrated oil operators) holdings also provided positive absolute and relative performance. These included Fund holdings R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Pall Corporation, General Dynamics and ChevronTexaco.

 

Small relative allocations in consumer services and utilities hindered Fund performance. Although finance comprised 23.6% of total net assets at period-end and represented the largest portfolio weighting by sector, it remained underweighted nearly 10% relative to the benchmark index and hindered Fund performance.

 

We initiated positions in the health services, retail trade and energy minerals (especially integrated oil companies) sectors. Among our defense and utilities stocks, we took the opportunity to sell some companies and buy into others we believed offered solid fundamentals and favorable risk/return profiles. We added to many of our existing holdings within the finance, consumer non-durables and producer manufacturing sectors. For example, we added to tobacco stocks when they were exhibiting share price weakness believing they had rich dividend yields and attractive valuations, presenting a timely buying opportunity. In the retail food industry, we completely sold our position in Albertson’s based on concerns over an increasingly competitive environment and long-term impact on cash flows.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Growth and Income

Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company

Sector/Industry

   % of Total
Net Assets

ChevronTexaco Corp.    3.0%
Energy Minerals     
Citigroup Inc.    2.7%
Finance     
BP PLC, ADR (U.K.)    2.7%
Energy Minerals     
General Electric Co.    2.2%
Producer Manufacturing     
SBC Communications Inc.    2.2%
Communications     
Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC, ADR (U.K.)    2.1%
Energy Minerals     
BellSouth Corp.    2.1%
Communications     
Sara Lee Corp.    2.1%
Consumer Non-Durables     
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.    2.0%
Commercial Services     
Washington Mutual Inc.    2.0%
Finance     

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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President Bush signed legislation that significantly reduced taxes on qualified dividends. Because of the tax benefits for dividend-paying stocks, one might think such stocks would have recently outperformed those that do not pay dividends. However, companies in the S&P 500 that do not pay a dividend outperformed the highest yielding 100 stocks in the S&P 500 by just over 20% during the period, on an equally weighted basis.3 Also, stocks with higher yields than the 10-year Treasury’s underperformed those yielding less than the 10-year note. Thus, we viewed this recent situation as an opportunity to find dividend-paying stocks that meet our investment criteria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Source: CompuStat.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     Class I

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                                

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 11.82     $ 15.27     $ 17.16     $ 17.78     $ 20.36     $ 21.01  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                                

Net investment incomea

     .16       .39       .37 d     .45       .57       .69  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     .82       (2.58 )     (.70 )d     2.26       (.16 )     .99  
    

Total from investment operations

     .98       (2.19 )     (.33 )     2.71       .41       1.68  
    

Less distributions from:

                                                

Net investment income

     (.40 )     (.42 )     (.05 )     (1.17 )     (.79 )     (.69 )

Net realized gains

           (.84 )     (1.51 )     (2.16 )     (2.20 )     (1.64 )
    

Total distributions

     (.40 )     (1.26 )     (1.56 )     (3.33 )     (2.99 )     (2.33 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 12.40     $ 11.82     $ 15.27     $ 17.16     $ 17.78     $ 20.36  
    

Total returnb

     8.25%       (15.53)%       (2.02)%       17.99%       1.10%       8.33%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 468,445     $ 455,680     $ 646,851     $ 810,837     $ 964,553     $ 1,318,743  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                                

Expenses

     .54% c     .53%       .51%       .50%       .49%       .49%  

Net investment income

     2.83% c     2.85%       2.31% d     2.75%       2.94%       3.27%  

Portfolio turnover rate

     22.30%       96.61%       119.78%       66.82%       39.80%       27.32%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized

dEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

 

Net investment income per share

   $ (.026)

New realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share

     .026

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     (.17)%

 

Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999e  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $  11.74     $  15.20     $  17.13     $17.73     $20.71  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .15     .34     .33 d   .40     .47  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .81     (2.54 )   (.70 )d   2.27     (.46 )
    

Total from investment operations

   .96     (2.20 )   (.37 )   2.67     .01  
    

Less distributions from:

                              

Net investment income

   (.39 )   (.42 )   (.05 )   (1.11 )   (.79 )

Net realized gains

       (.84 )   (1.51 )   (2.16 )   (2.20 )
    

Total distributions

   (.39 )   (1.26 )   (1.56 )   (3.27 )   (2.99 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $  12.31     $  11.74     $  15.20     $17.13     $17.73  
    

Total returnb

   8.13%     (15.72)%     (2.28)%     17.79%     (.86)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $72,353     $38,379     $11,789     $2,311     $  789  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses

   .79% c   .78%     .76%     .75%     .75% c

Net investment income

   2.58% c   2.60%     2.13% d   2.46%     2.55% c

Portfolio turnover rate

   22.30%     96.61%     119.78%     66.82%     39.80%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized

dEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

 

Net investment income per share

   $ (.026)

New realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share

     .026

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     (.17)%

 

Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

 

eFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 91.7%

             

Commercial Services 2.6%

             

The McGraw-Hill Cos. Inc.

   50,500      $ 3,131,000

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

   414,200        10,827,188
           

              13,958,188
           

Communications 7.2%

             

Alltel Corp.

   63,000        3,037,860

BellSouth Corp.

   432,900        11,528,127

SBC Communications Inc.

   466,472        11,918,359

Verizon Communications Inc.

   203,922        8,044,723

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

   227,500        4,470,375
           

              38,999,444
           

Consumer Durables 1.0%

             

Stanley Works

   194,600        5,370,960
           

Consumer Non-Durables 6.2%

             

Altria Group Inc.

   184,400        8,379,136

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   199,800        10,417,572

Loews Corp. - Carolina Group

   127,700        3,447,900

Sara Lee Corp.

   589,800        11,094,138
           

              33,338,746
           

Consumer Services 3.5%

             

Dow Jones & Co. Inc.

   117,300        5,047,419

McDonald’s Corp.

   330,600        7,293,036

The Walt Disney Co.

   332,900        6,574,775
           

              18,915,230
           

Electronic Technology 8.6%

             

Diebold Inc.

   134,600        5,821,450

General Dynamics Corp.

   106,000        7,685,000

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   188,000        4,004,400

Motorola Inc.

   980,300        9,244,229

Nokia Corp., ADR (Finland)

   244,000        4,008,920

Raytheon Co.

   256,800        8,433,312

Rockwell Automation Inc.

   307,400        7,328,416
           

              46,525,727
           

Energy Minerals 9.9%

             

BP PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

   341,500        14,349,830

ChevronTexaco Corp.

   227,958        16,458,568

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   251,444        9,029,354

Petrochina Co. Ltd., ADR (China)

   76,700        2,316,340

Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

   290,300        11,568,455
           

              53,722,547
           

Finance 22.6%

             

Aegon NV, ADR (Netherlands)

   326,552        3,278,582

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

   250,300        6,808,160

Bank of America Corp.

   88,000        6,954,640

CIT Group Inc.

   277,000        6,828,050

Citigroup Inc.

   346,900        14,847,320

Fannie Mae

   134,200        9,050,448

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

             

Finance (cont.)

             

Fleet Boston Financial Corp.

   286,400      $ 8,508,944

Jefferson-Pilot Corp.

   118,300        4,904,718

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

   270,770        9,254,919

KeyCorp.

   159,800        4,038,146

MetLife Inc.

   128,304        3,633,569

Morgan Stanley

   157,000        6,711,750

National Commerce Financial Corp.

   269,700        5,984,643

St. Paul Cos. Inc.

   178,800        6,527,988

U.S. Bancorp

   350,000        8,575,000

Washington Mutual Inc.

   261,000        10,779,300

Wells Fargo & Co.

   106,000       

5,342,400

             

122,028,577

Health Services .5%

             

CIGNA Corp.

   52,500       

2,464,350

Health Technology 8.1%

             

Abbott Laboratories

   162,600        7,115,376

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   101,400        2,753,010

Merck & Co. Inc.

   80,400        4,868,220

Pall Corp.

   293,900        6,612,750

Pfizer Inc.

   243,200        8,305,280

Schering-Plough Corp.

   281,000        5,226,600

Wyeth

   199,200       

9,073,560

             

43,954,796

Non-Energy Minerals .9%

             

Alcoa Inc.

   200,400       

5,110,200

Process Industries 2.8%

             

Dow Chemical Co.

   174,900        5,414,904

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.

   234,200       

9,752,088

             

15,166,992

Producer Manufacturing 8.7%

             

Delphi Corp.

   560,500        4,837,115

Dover Corp.

   127,800        3,828,888

Emerson Electric Co.

   99,100        5,064,010

General Electric Co.

   415,700        11,922,276

Honeywell International Inc.

   308,700        8,288,595

Pitney Bowes Inc.

   223,200        8,573,112

United Technologies Corp.

   59,900       

4,242,717

             

46,756,713

Real Estate .7%

             

Vornado Realty Trust

   84,300       

3,675,480

Retail Trade 2.7%

             

J.C. Penney Co. Inc.

   287,400        4,842,690

Limited Brands Inc.

   185,000        2,867,500

May Department Stores Co.

   126,900        2,824,794

Nordstrom Inc.

   215,700       

4,210,464

             

14,745,448

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

               

Technology Services 1.7%

               

Automatic Data Processing Inc.

     157,200      $ 5,322,792

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

     188,300       

4,039,035

               

9,361,827

Utilities 4.0%

               

American Electric Power Co. Inc.

     100,000        2,983,000

FirstEnergy Corp.

     233,800        8,989,610

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     144,900        5,426,505

PPL Corp.

     38,800        1,668,400

Progress Energy Inc.

     62,800       

2,756,920

               

21,824,435

Total Common Stocks (Cost $ 439,821,764)

             

495,919,660

Convertible Preferred Stocks 4.0%

               

Finance 1.0%

               

Prudential Financial Inc., 6.75% cvt. pfd.

     98,000       

5,483,100

Retail Trade 1.1%

               

Toys R Us Inc., 6.25%, cvt. pfd.

     147,600       

5,741,640

Utilities 1.9%

               

PPL Capital Fund Trust I, 7.75%, cvt. pfd., E

     249,100        5,231,100

Sierra Pacific Resources Co., 9.00%, cvt. pfd., PIES

     164,800       

5,240,558

               

10,471,658

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost $ 23,159,720)

             

21,696,398

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT


      

Convertible Bonds (Cost $4,276,366) .9%

               

Distribution Services

               

Amerisource Health Corp., cvt., 5.00%, 12/01/07

   $ 3,350,000        4,815,625
             

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $ 467,257,850)

              522,431,683
             

Repurchase Agreement (Cost $17,708,379) 3.3%

               

aJoint Repurchase Agreement, 1.103%, 7/01/03, (Maturity Value $17,708,922)

     17,708,379        17,708,379

ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., New York Branch (Maturity Value $1,620,543)
Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,620,543)
Banc One Capital Markets Inc. (Maturity Value $720,222)
Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $1,620,543)
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $1,440,444)
BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $1,620,543)
Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $1,080,421)
Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,620,543)
Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Maturity Value $1,620,543)
Lehman Brothers Inc. (Maturity Value $1,503,491)
Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $1,620,543)
UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,620,543)
    Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

               
             

Total Investments (Cost $484,966,229) 99.9%

              540,140,062

Other Assets, less Liabilities .1%

             

657,995

Net Assets 100.0%

            $

540,798,057

 

aSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

 

FGI-8

See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 484,966,229  
    


Value

     540,140,062  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     2,730,472  

Capital shares sold

     423,541  

Dividends and interest

     975,894  
    


Total assets

     544,269,969  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     2,753,530  

Capital shares redeemed

     421,271  

Affiliates

     249,901  

Other liabilities

     47,210  
    


Total liabilities

     3,471,912  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 540,798,057  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 7,116,305  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     55,173,833  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (41,961,960 )

Capital shares

     520,469,879  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 540,798,057  
    


Class 1:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 468,445,102  
    


Shares outstanding

     37,772,732  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.40  
    


Class 2:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 72,352,955  
    


Shares outstanding

     5,877,742  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.31  
    


 

FGI-9

See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

Dividends

   $ 8,509,671  

Interest

     209,667  
    


Total investment income

     8,719,338  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,240,589  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     65,202  

Transfer agent fees

     3,540  

Custodian fees

     3,177  

Reports to shareholders

     66,594  

Professional fees

     11,287  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     2,919  

Other

     12,989  
    


Total expenses

     1,406,297  
    


Net investment income

     7,313,041  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gains (loss) from:

        

Investments

     (18,088,107 )

Foreign currency transactions

     (2,470 )
    


Net realized gain (loss)

     (18,090,577 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     50,544,815  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     32,454,238  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 39,767,279  
    


 

FGI-10

See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 7,313,041     $ 16,487,104  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (18,090,577 )     (22,388,259 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     50,544,815       (93,969,652 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     39,767,279       (99,870,807 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (14,899,120 )     (17,112,240 )

Class 2

     (2,173,929 )     (789,171 )

Net realized gains:

                

Class 1

           (34,010,678 )

Class 2

           (1,599,783 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (17,073,049 )     (53,511,872 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (6,717,546 )     (45,168,545 )

Class 2

     30,761,610       33,971,092  
    

Total capital share transactions

     24,044,064       (11,197,453 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     46,738,294       (164,580,132 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     494,059,763       658,639,895  
    

End of period

   $ 540,798,057     $ 494,059,763  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 7,116,305     $ 16,876,313  
    

 

FGI-11

See notes to financial statements.

 


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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Franklin Growth and Income Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 91% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is growth and income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account to be used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the Fund based on its pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements had been entered into on that date.

 

d. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate on a specific date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

d. Foreign Currency Contracts (cont.)

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

e. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Distributions received by the Fund from securities may be a return of capital (ROC). Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the securities, and any distributions in excess of the cost basis are recognized as capital gains.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (cont.)

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   2,302,040     $ 27,511,706     545,381     $ 8,254,474  

Shares issued on mergera

             1,625,533       25,081,974  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,175,936       14,899,120     3,683,207       51,122,918  

Shares redeemed

   (4,240,915 )     (49,128,372 )   (9,675,660 )     (129,627,911 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (762,939 )   $ (6,717,546 )   (3,821,539 )   $ (45,168,545 )
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   2,699,176     $ 31,560,109     2,734,254     $ 36,986,172  

Shares issued on mergera

             429,930       6,599,428  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   172,808       2,173,929     173,113       2,388,954  

Shares redeemed

   (262,356 )     (2,972,428 )   (844,623 )     (12,003,462 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   2,609,628     $ 30,761,610     2,492,674     $ 33,971,092  
    

 

aOn May 1, 2002, the Fund acquired the net assets of Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust – Franklin Natural Resources Fund (Natural Resources) in a tax free exchange pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by Natural Resources’ shareholders.

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

 

Investment manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund, as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.625%

  

First $100 million

.50%

  

over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

.45%

  

over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $10 billion.

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $16,950,178 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire in 2010.

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $2,018,607. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions and bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized losses differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales, foreign currency transactions and bond discounts and premiums.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $489,780,391 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 64,878,845  

Unrealized depreciation

     (14,519,174 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 50,359,671  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments and securities sold short (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $116,335,093 and $107,186,523, respectively.

 

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FRANKLIN HIGH INCOME FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Franklin High Income Fund seeks a high level of current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary goal. The Fund invests mainly in debt securities, including lower-rated “junk bonds,” offering high yield and expected total return. The Fund also may invest in foreign securities, including emerging markets.

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin High Income Fund’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, the high yield bond sector produced some of the strongest total returns in the fixed income markets. Although economic indicators were mixed, investors seemed attracted to the high yield bond market because of the historically cheap valuations, a declining default rate and low relative interest rates on other fixed income investments. High yield mutual fund inflows were near record levels, and some institutional investors, such as pension plans, also increased their high yield sector allocations. High yield bonds rallied and the risk premium on high yield bonds, as measured by the Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) High Yield Index’s yield spread over U.S. Treasuries, decreased from 9.5% on December 31, 2002, to 6.8% at period-end.1 Higher risk industries outperformed, and Franklin High Income Fund benefited from its slightly aggressive positioning from the beginning of the year. For the six-month period, the Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +17.60% cumulative total return while its benchmark CSFB High Yield Index returned 17.32%.1, 2

 

Renewed interest in the high yield market drove heavier new issuance and also created some secondary market opportunities. We sought to take advantage of this, resulting in some notable changes to our industry weightings. The utilities sector represented the biggest change as we increased our utilities exposure through the purchase of issues such as CMS Energy and Dynegy Holdings. Our utilities exposure grew from 3.8% of total net assets on December 31, 2002, to 6.8% on June 30, 2003. While industry fundamentals did not significantly improve, valuations appeared inexpensive to us, and credit market easing enabled

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The CSFB High Yield Index is designed to mirror the investible universe of the $US-denominated high yield debt market. Treasuries, if held to maturity, offer a fixed rate of return and fixed principal value; their interest payments and principal are guaranteed.

2. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges. The index is unmanaged an includes reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Top 10 Sectors/Industries

Franklin High Income Fund

6/30/03

 

     % of Total
Net Assets

Consumer Services    20.4%
Process Industries    12.2%
Communications    10.4%
Producer Manufacturing    9.6%
Utilities    6.8%
Industrial Services    6.2%
Consumer Durables    5.2%
Health Services    4.5%
Finance    3.6%
Transportation    3.6%

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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some utility companies to refinance debt and mitigate liquidity concerns. Utility stocks also recovered sufficiently to allow some new equity issuance and balance sheet debt reduction. The utilities sector was the high yield market’s best performer during the period and the Fund benefited from its increased utilities exposure.

 

We also increased our exposure to the aerospace sector. For instance, we purchased Hexcel Corporation, which performed very well and helped the Fund’s relative performance. Another higher risk sector where we increased our exposure is information technology. Similar to utilities, this sector benefited from increased access to capital markets and improved liquidity. Stabilizing end-market demand and cost cutting also contributed to the technology sector’s outperformance within the high yield market for the period. Thus, the Fund’s increased technology exposure enhanced relative performance.

 

As part of the overall communications sector, wireless communications remained our top industry weighting and benefited the Fund’s relative performance. Dobson/Sygnet and Crown Castle provided double-digit returns and significantly outperformed the broad high yield market. Overall, valuations meaningfully improved, making wireless one of the top performing sectors for the market and the Fund.

 

The Fund’s low exposure to the telecommunications industry within the communications sector negatively impacted performance for the first half of 2003 as telecommunications outperformed the CSFB High Yield Index. Although we increased our telecommunications weighting through the purchase of Qwest bonds, we remained underexposed to this industry relative to the CSFB High Yield Index.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Franklin Income Securities Fund seeks to maximize income while maintaining prospects for capital appreciation. The Fund invests in debt and equity securities, including lower-rated “junk bonds.”

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin Income Securities Fund’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, the U.S. economy showed continued signs of strain. Although gross domestic product growth stayed positive during the period, the risk of prolonged sluggish economic activity remained a concern. Thus, the Federal Reserve Board reduced the federal funds target rate 25 basis points to 1.00% in June.

 

Despite economic uncertainty, stock markets performed well as investors seemed to become more optimistic regarding the potential for renewed economic growth and improving corporate profitability. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) climbed 11.75% during the six months under review and S&P 500 earnings increased 11.00% from the same period last year.1 Corporate earnings managed to increase despite higher energy prices and major global political issues. Bond markets also strengthened as the 10-year Treasury note yield declined from a 4.19% high in early January to a 3.13% low in June and ended the period at 3.54%.1 Bond yields and prices move in an inverse relationship, so that as yields fall, bond prices rise.

 

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. Treasuries, if held to maturity, offer a fixed rate of return and fixed principal value; their interest payments and principal are guaranteed.

 

Top Five Stock Holdings

Franklin Income Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company

Sector/Industry

  

% of Total

Net Assets

 

ChevronTexaco Corp.

   1.5 %

Energy Minerals

      

FirstEnergy Corp.

   1.5 %

Utilities

      

Ford Motor Co. Capital

Trust II

   1.4 %

Consumer Durables

      

Altria Group Inc.

   1.4 %

Consumer Non-Durables

      

Cinergy Corp.

   1.2 %

Utilities

      

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

 

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The Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a six-month cumulative total return of +16.14% as our stock investments mostly improved with the U.S. equity market rally, and many of our corporate bond holdings benefited from generally declining interest rates and credit spread tightening relative to U.S. Treasuries.2 The Lehman Brothers Government/Credit Index and the Lipper VIP Income Funds Average returned 5.23% and 9.00% during the same time.3

 

Our largest equity sector weighting, utilities, performed well during the reporting period as electric utility companies appeared to focus on improving balance sheets and growing free cash flow by reducing capital expenditures in unregulated businesses. As many companies in the sector seemed to us to put problems related to deregulation, merchant power plant construction, and energy trading and marketing behind them, investors regained confidence in more stable and highly regulated electric utilities. We found opportunities we felt were attractive and added to our Ameren, FirstEnergy and FPL Group holdings. We also increased our energy minerals exposure by initiating positions in BP and ChevronTexaco because we believed their shares traded at attractive valuations and offered favorable dividend yields. These equity holdings we added to or initiated during the period had already appreciated by period-end.

 

We generally invest in convertible securities based on their potential to offer income and long-term upside potential through improvement in the underlying common stock’s value. We added to several convertible securities positions including Ford Motor and Nortel Networks, and

 

2. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

3. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The Lehman Brothers Government/Credit Index includes fixed-rate debt issues rated investment grade or higher by Moody’s, S&P or Fitch, in that order. All issues have at least one year to maturity and an outstanding par value of at least $100 million for U.S. government securities and $50 million for all others. All returns are market value-weighted inclusive of accrued interest. The index includes those issues in the Lehman Brothers Government Bond Index and Corporate Bond Index. The index includes those issues of the U.S. government and agencies thereof, domestic corporate issues and foreign dollar denominated issues. All issues included are Baa/BBB or better. Total return includes price appreciation/depreciation and income as a percentage of the original investment. The index is rebalanced monthly by market capitalization. The Lipper VIP Income Funds Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Income Funds classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper Income Funds are defined as funds that normally seek a high level of current income through investing in income-producing stocks, bonds and money market instruments. As of 6/30/03, there were 14 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Top Five Bond Holdings

Franklin Income Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Issuer

Sector/Industry

  

% of Total

Net Assets

 

FNMA

   2.8 %

U.S. Government Agency

Securities

      

Charter Communications

   1.7 %

Consumer Services

      

Lyondell Chemicals Co.

   1.5 %

Process Industries

      

Meristar Hospitality Corp.

   1.4 %

Real Estate

      

Calpine Corp.

   1.3 %

Utilities

      

 

What is a merchant power plant?

A merchant power plant produces power as a commodity, so its income stream depends on market price. In contrast, traditional power plants generally rely on predetermined rates of return, usually set by a regulatory body, to generate income.

 

 

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initiated positions in Nextel Communications and Sierra Pacific Resources. Convertible bonds contributed to Fund performance during the period.

 

Corporate bonds strengthened during the period under review as default concerns eased and investors gained confidence in many corporate borrowers. Many corporate managements concentrated on reducing fixed and variable costs, paring unnecessary capital expenditures, and increasing free cash flow to improve balance sheets and reduce overall debt. High yield corporate bonds’ yield spreads over U.S. Treasuries, a benchmark for the sector, narrowed from 947 basis points at the beginning of the period to 676 basis points on June 30, 2003. This spread tightening, along with high current yields, enabled high yield corporate bonds to outperform other fixed-income securities more dependent on interest rate declines. New positions included bond issues from Georgia-Pacific and El Paso. We also increased our Calpine, Host Marriott and Equistar Chemicals holdings. Corporate bonds helped Fund performance during the period.

 

Despite mostly positive performance across a wide range of corporate securities including corporate bonds, convertible securities and common stocks, there remained pockets of weakness due to general economic uncertainty and continued intense competition. In particular, shares of major telecommunication service providers Alltel and SBC Communications lagged the overall equity market largely due to the telecommunication market’s competitive nature. Additionally, the stock of major tobacco company R.J. Reynolds remained volatile as greater pressure from discount brands and several negative legal issues weakened fundamentals. These stocks hurt the Fund during the period.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    11.48     $    12.96     $    14.70     $    14.69     $    16.92     $       18.37  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .42     .90     1.09 e   1.17     1.19     1.37  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.44     (.89 )   (.92 )e   1.40     (1.43 )   (1.07 )
    

Total from investment operations

   1.86     .01     .17     2.57     (.24 )   .30  
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.68 )   (1.23 )   (1.03 )   (1.85 )   (1.46 )   (1.42 )

Net realized gains

       (.26 )   (.88 )   (.71 )   (.53 )   (.33 )
    

Total distributions

   (.68 )   (1.49 )   (1.91 )   (2.56 )   (1.99 )   (1.75 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    12.66     $    11.48     $    12.96     $    14.70     $    14.69     $       16.92  
    

Total returnb

   16.14%     (.37)%     .98%     19.77%     (1.82)%     1.64%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $507,148     $427,036     $527,047     $647,370     $775,116     $1,185,840  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses

   .52% d   .53%     .53%     .50%     .50%     .49%  

Net investment income

   6.74% d   7.40%     7.90% e   8.21%     7.41%     6.94%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   19.13%     62.00%     32.52%     23.92%     11.89%     12.22%  

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollsc

   19.13%     43.65%     32.52%     23.92%     11.89%     12.22%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cSee Note 1(f) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.

dAnnualized

eEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began recording all paydown gains and losses as part of investment income and amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required.  The effect of this change was as follows:

Net investment income per share

  $ .008

Net realized & unrealized (losses) per share

    (.008)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

    .06%

Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999f  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    11.38     $  12.88     $14.66     $14.65     $17.07  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .38     .84     1.03 e   1.14     1.10  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.46     (.86 )   (.90 )e   1.39     (1.53 )
    

Total from investment operations

   1.84     (.02 )   .13     2.53     (.43 )
    

Less distributions from:

                              

Net investment income

   (.68 )   (1.22 )   (1.03 )   (1.81 )   (1.46 )

Net realized gains

       (.26 )   (.88 )   (.71 )   (.53 )
    

Total distributions

   (.68 )   (1.48 )   (1.91 )   (2.52 )   (1.99 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    12.54     $  11.38     $12.88     $14.66     $14.65  
    

Total returnb

   16.07%     (.61)%     .76%     19.43%     (2.93)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $258,299     $70,130     $9,067     $2,534     $1,302  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses

   .77% d   .78%     .78%     .75%     0.75% d

Net investment income

   6.49% d   7.15%     7.68% e   7.99%     7.36% d

Portfolio turnover rate

   19.13%     62.00%     32.52%     23.92%     11.89%  

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollsc

   19.13%     43.65%     32.52%     23.92%     11.89%  

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cSee Note 1(f) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.

dAnnualized

eEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began recording all paydown gains and losses as part of investment income and amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

Net investment income per share

   $ .008

Net realized and unrealized (losses) per share .

     (.008)

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     .06%

Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in the accounting policy.

fFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES/
WARRANTS
     VALUE

Common Stocks and Warrants 35.7%

                    

Communications 2.0%

                    

aMicrocell Telecommunications Inc., A

   Canada      77      $ 666

aMicrocell Telecommunications Inc., B

   Canada      9,252        68,432

aMicrocell Telecommunications Inc, wts., 5/01/05

   Canada      3,436        1,062

aMicrocell Telecommunications Inc, wts., 5/01/08

   Canada      5,727        3,372

aNII Holdings Inc., B

   United States      8,744        334,633

aNTL Inc. 

   United States      23,439        799,739

SBC Communications Inc. 

   United States      300,000        7,665,000

aTelecom Argentina - France Telecom SA, B, ADR

   Argentina      100,000        650,000

Verizon Communications Inc. 

   United States      150,000        5,917,500
                  

                     15,440,404
                  

Consumer Non-Durables 2.1%

                    

Altria Group Inc. 

   United States      235,600        10,705,664

Loews Corp. - Carolina Group

   United States      116,000        3,132,000

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings Inc. 

   United States      61,600        2,292,136
                  

                     16,129,800
                  

Energy Minerals 4.6%

                    

BP PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      200,000        8,404,000

Canadian Oil Sands Trust

   Canada      300,000        7,712,236

ChevronTexaco Corp. 

   United States      160,000        11,552,000

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR

   Brazil      100,000        1,976,000

Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., N.Y. shs. 

   Netherlands      120,000        5,594,400
                  

                     35,238,636
                  

Finance 2.7%

                    

Comerica Inc. 

   United States      11,600        539,400

Fleet Boston Financial Corp. 

   United States      300,000        8,913,000

iStar Financial Inc. 

   United States      118,500        4,325,250

JP Morgan Chase & Co. 

   United States      210,000        7,177,800
                  

                     20,955,450
                  

Health Technology 2.6%

                    

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 

   United States      350,000        9,502,500

Schering-Plough Corp. 

   United States      325,000        6,045,000

Wyeth

   United States      100,000        4,555,000
                  

                     20,102,500
                  

Non-Energy Minerals .9%

                    

AngloGold Ltd., ADR

   South Africa      171,300        5,464,470

aHecla Mining Co. 

   United States      150,000        634,500

Olin Corp. 

   United States      50,000        855,000
                  

                     6,953,970
                  

Process Industries 2.4%

                    

Dow Chemical Co. 

   United States      175,000        5,418,000

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. 

   United States      125,000        5,205,000

Eastman Chemical Co. 

   United States      130,600        4,136,102

Georgia-Pacific Corp. 

   United States      121,662        2,305,495

Lyondell Chemical Co. 

   United States      83,500        1,129,755

aSHC Inc. 

   United States      83,438       
                  

                     18,194,352
                  

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES/
WARRANTS
     VALUE

Common Stocks and Warrants (cont.)

                    

Real Estate .9%

                    

Felcor Lodging Trust Inc. 

   United States      197,700      $ 1,551,945

First Industrial Realty Trust Inc. 

   United States      50,000        1,580,000

Liberty Property Trust

   United States      50,000        1,730,000

ProLogis

   United States      63,200        1,725,360
                  

                     6,587,305
                  

Technology Services .2%

                    

aAnacomp Inc., A

   United States      74,300        1,237,095
                  

Utilities 17.3%

                    

Ameren Corp. 

   United States      160,000        7,056,000

American Electric Power Co. Inc. 

   United States      273,000        8,143,590

CenterPoint Energy Inc. 

   United States      200,000        1,630,000

Cinergy Corp. 

   United States      259,500        9,547,005

CMS Energy Corp. 

   United States      306,000        2,478,600

Dominion Resources Inc. 

   United States      100,000        6,427,000

DTE Energy Co. 

   United States      183,600        7,094,304

Duke Energy Corp. 

   United States      200,000        3,990,000

Energy East Corp. 

   United States      250,000        5,190,000

Exelon Corp. 

   United States      140,000        8,373,400

FirstEnergy Corp. 

   United States      300,000        11,535,015

FPL Group Inc. 

   United States      71,500        4,779,775

Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. 

   United States      60,000        2,751,000

KeySpan Corp. 

   United States      105,000        3,722,250

NiSource Inc. 

   United States      200,000        3,800,000

ONEOK Inc. 

   United States      119,900        2,353,637

Pepco Holdings Inc. 

   United States      300,000        5,748,000

Pinnacle West Capital Corp. 

   United States      125,500        4,699,975

PPL Corp. 

   United States      52,200        2,244,600

Progress Energy Inc. 

   United States      150,000        6,585,000

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. 

   United States      137,100        5,792,475

Sempra Energy

   United States      139,100        3,968,523

Southern Co. 

   United States      170,000        5,297,200

TECO Energy Inc.

   United States      125,000        1,498,750

Texas Genco Holdings

   United States      8,760        203,670

TXU Corp. 

   United States      160,000        3,592,000

Xcel Energy Inc. 

   United States      260,000        3,910,400
                  

                     132,412,169
                  

Total Common Stocks and Warrants (Cost $248,484,737)

                   273,251,681
                  

Preferred Stocks .3%

                    

Health Services .3%

                    

Fresenius Medical Care Capital Trust 7.875%, pfd. 

   Germany      2,250,000        2,373,750
                  

Process Industries

                    

bAsia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd., 12.00%, pfd. 

   Indonesia      10,073,000        125,912
                  

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $9,539,016)

                   2,499,662
                  

Convertible Preferred Stocks 15.0%

                    

Aerospace/Defense 1.7%

                    

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. into LMT, Mandatory Notes, 8.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      62,000        3,033,040

Lehman Brothers into Weatherford Int’l., 6.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      180,000        7,380,000

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., into UTX, 6.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      42,000        2,772,000
                  

                     13,185,040
                  

 

FI-7

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES/
WARRANTS
     VALUE

Convertible Preferred Stocks (cont.)

                    

Commercial Services .3%

                    

Morgan Stanley into Coca Cola Co., 7.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      50,000      $ 2,376,000
                  

Communications 1.0%

                    

Alltel Corp.-Equity Units, 7.75%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      150,000        7,462,500

Microcell Telecommunications Inc., cvt. pfd. 

   Canada      9,307        79,628
                  

                     7,542,128
                  

Consumer Durables 2.2%

                    

Ford Motor Co. Capital Trust II, 6.50%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      250,000        10,862,500

General Motors Corp., 6.25%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      235,000        5,851,500
                  

                     16,714,000
                  

Electronic Technology 1.5%

                    

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc. into Motorola, 8.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      100,000        5,688,000

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. into IBM, 8.00%, Mandatory Notes, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      25,000        2,026,845

Motorola Inc., 7.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      75,000        2,445,000

Solectron Corp., 7.25%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      150,000        1,761,000
                  

                     11,920,845
                  

Energy Minerals 1.7%

                    

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.75%, cvt. pfd., 144A

   United States      17,200        1,317,950

Kerr-McGee Corp. Into Devon Energy, 5.50%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      50,000        2,375,000

Lomak Financing Trust, 5.75%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      140,000        4,322,500

Nuevo Financing I, 5.75%, cvt. pfd., A

   United States      102,500        3,933,437

Unocal Corp., 6.25%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      20,000        1,002,500
                  

                     12,951,387
                  

Industrial Services 1.3%

                    

Allied Waste Industries Inc., cvt. pfd. 

   United States      130,500        7,660,350

Weatherford International Inc., 5.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      40,900        2,066,064
                  

                     9,726,414
                  

Non-Energy Minerals .1%

                    

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc., cum. variable pfd. 

   United States      17,100        587,385
                  

Real Estate 3.0%

                    

Citigroup Global Markets Into Reg, 2.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      105,000        3,543,750

Archstone-Smith Trust, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      20,300        657,720

Glenborough Realty Trust Inc., 7.75%, cvt. pfd., A

   United States      205,000        4,948,700

Host Marriott Corp., 6.75%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      138,000        5,660,539

Innkeepers USA Trust, 8.625%, cvt. pfd., A

   United States      100,000        2,525,000

Reckson Associates Realty Corp., 7.625%, cvt. pfd., A

   United States      140,000        3,430,000

Vornado Realty Trust, 6.50%, cvt. pfd., A

   United States      35,000        2,117,500
                  

                     22,883,209
                  

Retail Trade .2%

                    

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. into Target Corp., 8.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      44,475        1,680,354

aKmart Financing I, 7.75%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      24,000        240
                  

                     1,680,594
                  

Technology Services .1%

                    

Electronic Data Systems Corp., 7.625%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States      35,000        771,750
                  

 

FI-8

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES/
WARRANTS
     VALUE

Convertible Preferred Stocks (cont.)

                      

Transportation .2%

                      

Union Pacific Capital Trust, 6.25%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        36,729      $ 1,857,081
                    

Utilities 1.7%

                      

Dominion Resources Inc., 9.50%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        25,000        1,474,000

FPL Group Inc., 8.50%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        62,300        3,714,949

Keyspan Corp., 8.75%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        50,000        2,647,500

PPL Capital Fund Trust I, 7.75%, cvt. pfd., E

   United States        69,300        1,455,300

Sempra Energy, 8.50%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        120,000        3,283,236
                    

                       12,574,985
                    

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost $114,674,415)

                     114,770,818
                    

            PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT


      

Bonds 28.9%

                      

Commercial Services .3%

                      

American Color Graphics, 144A, 10.00%, 6/15/10

   United States      $ 1,200,000        1,200,000

bAmeriserve Food Distribution Inc., 10.125%, 7/15/07

   United States        1,000,000       

Johnsondiversey Inc., senior sub. note, 9.625%, 5/15/12

   United States        600,000        673,500
                    

                       1,873,500
                    

Communications 2.5%

                      

cAmerican Cellular Corp., senior sub. note, 9.50%, 10/15/09

   United States        3,100,000        1,565,500

AT&T Wireless Group, senior note, 7.875%, 3/01/11

   United States        6,000,000        7,098,714

Dobson Communications Corp., senior note, 10.875%, 7/01/10

   United States        3,000,000        3,255,000

bNextlink Communications Inc., senior note, 10.75%, 6/01/09

   United States        4,000,000        25,000

Qwest Capital Funding, 5.875%, 8/03/04

   United States        5,500,000        5,293,750

Time Warner Telecom Inc., senior note, 10.125%, 2/01/11

   United States        2,900,000        2,813,000

US West Communications Inc., 6.875%, 9/15/33

   United States        3,000,000        2,775,000

bWorldcom Inc., 8.00%, 5/15/06

   United States        6,000,000        1,785,000
                    

                       24,610,964
                    

Consumer Durables 1.2%

                      

General Motors, 8.375%, 7/15/33

   United States        9,100,000        8,957,221

bSpalding Inc., 144A, PIK, 9.50%, 5/01/08

   United States        1,968,021        196,802
                    

                       9,154,023
                    

Consumer Non-Durables .9%

                      

bCompania Alimentos Fargo SA, senior note, 13.25%, 8/01/08

   Argentina        1,900,000        218,500

CP Ships Ltd., 10.375%, 7/15/12

   United States        3,750,000        4,204,688

Revlon Consumer Products Corp., senior sub. note, 8.625%, 2/01/08

   United States        5,800,000        2,755,000
                    

                       7,178,188
                    

Consumer Services 5.6%

                      

b,dAdelphia Communications Corp., 7.875%, 5/01/09

   United States        3,400,000        2,074,000

b,dAdelphia Communications Corp., senior note, 10.875%, 10/01/10

   United States        1,900,000        1,187,500

bCablevision SA, 13.75%, 5/01/09

   Argentina        2,000,000        670,000

CanWest Media Inc., senior sub. note, 10.625%, 5/15/11

   Canada        2,600,000        2,990,000

Charter Communications Holdings LLC, 8.625%, 4/01/09

   United States        4,500,000        3,262,500

CKE Restaurants Inc., senior sub. note, 9.125%, 5/01/09

   United States        300,000        289,500

Coast Hotel & Casino Inc., senior sub. note, 9.50%, 4/01/09

   United States        2,600,000        2,795,000

CSC Holdings Inc., senior sub. deb., 9.875%, 4/01/23

   United States        3,000,000        3,135,000

Echostar DBS Corp., senior note, 10.375%, 10/01/07

   United States        3,700,000        4,116,250

 

FI-9

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE

Bonds (cont.)

                      

Consumer Services (cont.)

                      

Eldorado Resorts LLC, senior sub. note, 10.50%, 8/15/06

   United States      $ 500,000      $ 512,500

eLone Cypress Co., sub. note, 11.50%, 8/01/09

   United States        1,860,234        1,960,221

MGM Mirage Inc., 8.375%, 2/01/11

   United States        1,600,000        1,828,000

Six Flags Inc., senior note, 9.50%, 2/01/09

   United States        2,800,000        2,772,000

Station Casinos Inc., senior sub. note, 9.875%, 7/01/10

   United States        2,700,000        2,983,500

Tyco International Group, 6.375%, 10/15/11

   Luxembourg        3,250,000        3,445,000

Universal City Development, senior note, 144A, 11.75%, 4/01/10

   United States        3,000,000        3,307,500

Venetian Casino/LV Sands, 11.00%, 6/15/10

   United States        2,100,000        2,378,250

Yell Finance BV, senior note, 10.75%, 8/01/11

   United Kingdom        1,400,000        1,624,000

Young Broadcasting Inc., senior sub. note, 10.00%, 3/01/11

   United States        1,427,000        1,551,863
                    

                       42,882,584
                    

Electronic Technology 2.0%

                      

Amkor Technologies Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.75%, 5/15/13

   United States        4,500,000        4,297,500

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp., senior sub. note, 10.50%, 2/01/09

   United States        3,100,000        3,503,000

Lucent Technologies, 6.45%, 3/15/29

   United States        10,400,000        7,176,000
                    

                       14,976,500
                    

Energy Minerals .8%

                      

Chesapeake Energy Corp., senior note, 8.125%, 4/01/11

   United States        3,800,000        4,113,500

Mission Resources Corp., senior sub. note, C, 10.875%, 4/01/07

   United States        2,600,000        1,677,000
                    

                       5,790,500
                    

Health Services .6%

                      

bHealthsouth Corp., 7.625%, 6/01/12

   United States        3,900,000        3,042,000

Iasis Healthcare Corp., senior sub. note, 13.00%, 10/15/09

   United States        1,700,000        1,895,500
                    

                       4,937,500
                    

Industrial Services 2.2%

                      

Allied Waste North America Inc., senior sub. note, B, 10.00%, 8/01/09

   United States        4,000,000        4,270,000

El Paso Corp., senior note, 6.75%, 5/15/09

   United States        5,500,000        5,060,000

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp., senior sub. note, 11.25%, 8/15/08

   United States        1,400,000        1,491,000

H&E Equipment/Finance, 144A, 11.125%, 6/15/12

   United States        2,250,000        1,991,250

Williams Cos Inc., senior note, 8.625%, 6/01/10

   United States        3,600,000        3,780,000
                    

                       16,592,250
                    

Non-Energy Minerals .2%

                      

Century Aluminum Co., first mortgage, 11.75%, 4/15/08

   United States        800,000        812,000

Louisiana Pacific Corp., senior sub. note, 10.875%, 11/15/08

   United States        800,000        916,000
                    

                       1,728,000
                    

Process Industries 4.3%

                      

Buckeye Technologies Inc., senior sub. note, 8.50%, 12/15/05

   United States        1,900,000        1,900,000

Consoltex Group Inc., PIK, 11.00%, 1/31/09

   United States        11,183,925        1,118

Equistar Chemicals LP, senior note, 10.125%, 9/01/08

   United States        4,700,000        4,864,500

Four M Corp., senior note, B, 12.00%, 6/01/06

   United States        2,000,000        2,020,000

Georgia-Pacific Corp., 144A, 9.375%, 2/01/13

   United States        4,700,000        5,205,250

Hercules Inc., senior note, 11.125%, 11/15/07

   United States        1,200,000        1,404,000

Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC, 11.00%, 7/15/10, 144A

   United States        2,200,000        2,299,000

Lyondell Chemicals Co., 144A, 10.50%, 6/01/13

   United States        11,500,000        11,557,500

bRBX Corp., senior sub. note, B, 11.25%, 10/15/05

   United States        10,000,000        50

Riverwood International, senior sub. note, 10.875%, 4/01/08

   United States        3,200,000        3,296,000
                    

                       32,547,418
                    

 

FI-10

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE

Bonds (cont.)

                      

Producer Manufacturing 1.7%

                      

Dana Corp., 7.00%, 3/01/29

   United States      $ 3,300,000      $ 2,891,625

The Manitowoc Co. Inc., senior sub. note, 144A, 10.50%, 8/01/12

   United States        2,300,000        2,564,500

NMHG Holding Co., 10.00%, 5/15/09

   United States        900,000        994,500

Nortek Inc., senior sub. note, 9.875%, 6/15/11

   United States        3,100,000        3,278,250

Outsourcing Services Group Inc., senior sub. note, 11.375%, 3/01/06

   United States        2,000,000        1,210,000

Trench Electric & Trench Inc., senior sub. deb., 10.25%, 12/15/07

   Canada        2,350,000        2,291,250
                    

                       13,230,125
                    

Real Estate 1.7%

                      

Felcor Lodging LP, 9.50%, 9/15/08

   United States        1,800,000        1,867,500

HMH Properties Inc., senior secured note, B, 7.875%, 8/01/08

   United States        2,650,000        2,709,625

HMH Properties Inc., senior note, C, 8.45%, 12/01/08

   United States        2,500,000        2,593,750

Meristar Hospitality Corp., 9.125%, 1/15/11

   United States        6,200,000        6,107,000
                    

                       13,277,875
                    

Retail Trade .2%

                      

RiteAid Corp., 7.70%, 2/15/27

   United States        2,000,000        1,660,000
                    

Transportation 1.0%

                      

Laidlaw International Inc., 144A, senior note, 10.75%, 6/15/11

   United States        7,000,000        7,385,000
                    

Utilities 3.0%

                      

AES Corp., senior note, 8.75%, 6/15/08

   United States        2,000,000        1,990,000

Aquila Inc., 144A, 14.375%, 7/01/12

   United States        6,000,000        6,420,000

Calpine Canada Energy Finance, senior note, 8.50%, 5/01/08

   Canada        8,700,000        6,829,500

Calpine Corp., senior note, 8.50%, 2/15/11

   United States        9,100,000        6,870,500

CMS Energy Corp., 9.875%, 10/15/07

   United States        1,000,000        1,071,250
                    

                       23,181,250
                    

Total Bonds (Cost $236,154,577)

                     221,005,677
                    

Convertible Bonds 10.1%

                      

Communications .7%

                      

Nextel Communications Inc., cvt., 5.25%, 1/15/10

   United States        6,000,000        5,670,000
                    

Consumer Durables

                      

bExide Technologies, cvt., 144A, 2.90%, 12/15/05

   United States        5,000,000        28,100
                    

Consumer Services 1.0%

                      

b,dAdelphia Communications Corp., cvt., 6.00%, 2/15/06

   United States        3,600,000        648,000

Charter Communications Inc., cvt., 4.75%, 6/01/06

   United States        7,700,000        5,120,500

Echostar Communications Corp., cvt., 4.875%, 1/01/07

   United States        2,000,000        1,995,000
                    

                       7,763,500
                    

Electronic Technology 4.8%

                      

Advanced Micro Devices Inc., FRN, cvt., 4.75%, 2/01/22

   United States        4,750,000        3,592,187

Amkor Technology Inc., cvt., 5.00%, 3/15/07

   United States        4,500,000        3,785,625

Electronic Data Systems Corp., 144A, cvt., 3.875%, 7/15/23

   United States        6,500,000        6,703,125

Lam Research Corp., cvt., 4.00%, 6/01/06

   United States        4,500,000        4,393,125

Nortel Networks Corp., cvt., 4.25%, 9/01/08

   United States        10,000,000        8,600,000

PMC-Sierra Inc., cvt., 3.75%, 8/15/06

   United States        2,000,000        1,875,000

SCI Systems Inc., cvt., sub. note, 3.00%, 3/15/07

   United States        5,100,000        4,500,750

Semtech Corp., cvt., 4.50%, 2/01/07

   United States        2,000,000        2,062,500

Trans-Lux Corp., cvt., sub. note, 7.50%, 12/01/06

   United States        1,809,000        1,508,254
                    

                       37,020,566
                    

 

FI-11

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE

Bonds (cont.)

                      

Health Technology .8%

                      

Enzon Pharmaceuticals Inc., cvt., 4.50%, 7/01/08

   United States      $ 5,500,000      $ 4,537,500

ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc. 6.50%, cvt., sub. note, 7/15/08

   United States        1,150,000        1,144,250
                    

                       5,681,750
                    

Non-Energy Minerals .1%

                      

Trizec Hahn Corp., cvt., senior deb., 3.00%, 1/29/21

   Canada        1,150,000        741,520
                    

Producer Manufacturing .9%

                      

Tyco International Group SA, 144A, cvt., 2.75%, 1/15/18

   Luxembourg        6,000,000        6,495,000
                    

Real Estate .6%

                      

Meristar Hospitality, cvt., 9.50%, 4/01/10

   United States        4,500,000        4,572,540
                    

Utilities 1.2%

                      

Calpine Corp., cvt., 4.00%, 12/26/06

   United States        3,500,000        3,167,500

Sierra Pacific Resources Co., 144A, cvt., 7.25%, 2/14/1

   United States        3,600,000        5,908,500
                    

                       9,076,000
                    

Total Convertible Bonds (Cost $76,361,383)

                     77,048,976
                    

U.S. Government Agency Securities 4.8%

                      

FNMA, 6.50%, 5/01/31

   United States        167,259        174,474

FNMA, 6.50%, 1/01/32

   United States        1,772,242        1,848,696

FNMA, 6.50%, 2/01/32

   United States        2,509,159        2,617,404

FNMA, 6.50%, 6/01/32

   United States        5,927,992        6,183,754

FNMA, 6.50%, 7/01/32

   United States        3,870,357        4,037,343

FNMA, 6.50%, 8/01/32

   United States        6,507,531        6,788,297

FHLMC, 6.00%, 12/01/31

   United States        327,717        339,897

FHLMC, 6.00%, 1/01/32

   United States        2,085,577        2,163,087

FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/01/32

   United States        652,145        676,382

FHLMC, 6.00%, 3/01/32

   United States        2,875,491        2,982,346

GNMA, 6.00%, 1/15/29

   United States        27,328        28,694

GNMA, 6.00%, 2/15/29

   United States        143,587        150,764

GNMA, 6.00%, 3/15/29

   United States        199,894        209,886

GNMA, 6.00%, 5/15/29

   United States        23,114        24,269

GNMA, 6.00%, 12/15/31

   United States        124,580        130,692

GNMA, 6.00%, 5/15/32

   United States        57,015        59,812

GNMA, 6.00%, 9/15/32

   United States        76,984        80,760

GNMA, 6.00%, 10/15/32

   United States        3,199,627        3,356,571

GNMA, 6.00%, 11/15/32

   United States        4,874,177        5,113,259
                    

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $35,918,109)

                     36,966,387
                    

Zero Coupon/Step-Up Bonds 1.8%

                      

Communications

                      

bNextlink Communications Inc., senior disc. note, zero cpn. to 6/01/04, 12.50% thereafter, 6/01/09

   United States        4,000,000        25,000
                    

Consumer Services 1.4%

                      

Charter Communications Holdings LLC, senior disc. note, zero cpn. to 1/15/06,
13.50% thereafter, 1/15/11

   United States        3,000,000        1,575,000

Charter Communications Holdings LLC, senior disc. note, zero cpn. to 4/01/04,
9.92% thereafter, 4/01/11

   United States        5,000,000        3,312,500

Quebecor Media Inc., senior disc. note, zero cpn. to 7/15/06, 13.75% thereafter, 7/15/11

   Canada        3,500,000        2,922,500

Yell Finance BV, senior disc. note, zero cpn. to 8/01/06, 13.50% thereafter, 8/01/11

   United Kingdom        3,300,000        2,838,000
                    

                       10,648,000
                    

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Zero Coupon/Step-Up Bonds (cont.)

                        

Finance

                        

APP Finance VI Mauritius Ltd., cvt., zero cpn., 11/18/12

   Indonesia      $ 11,500,000      $ 172,500  
                    


Process Industries .4%

                        

Huntsman ICI Chemicals, senior disc. note, zero cpn., 12/31/09

   United States        8,000,000        3,160,000  
                    


Total Zero Coupon/Step-Up Bonds (Cost $22,059,093)

                     14,005,500  
                    


Total Investments before Repurchase Agreement (Cost $743,191,330)

                     739,548,701  
                    


fRepurchase Agreement (Cost $34,247,465) 4.5%

                        

Joint Repurchase Agreement, 1.103%, 7/01/03, (Maturity Value $34,248,515)

   United States        34,247,465        34,247,465  

ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., New York Branch (Maturity Value $3,134,039)

                        

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $3,134,039)

                        

Banc One Capital Markets Inc. (Maturity Value $1,392,887)

                        

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $3,134,039)

                        

Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $2,785,773)

                        

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $3,134,039)

                        

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $2,089,502)

                        

Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC (Maturity Value $3,134,039)

                        

Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Maturity Value $3,134,039)

                        

Lehman Brothers Inc. (Maturity Value $2,908,041)

                        

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $3,134,039)

                        

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $3,134,039)
Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

                        
                    


Total Investments (Cost $777,438,795) 101.1%

                     773,796,166  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (1.1)%

                     (8,348,453 )
                    


Net Assets 100.0%

                   $ 765,447,713  
                    


 

 

aNon-income producing

bSee Note 6 regarding defaulted securities.

cThe Fund discontinues accruing income on securities trading flat. See Note 6.

dSee Note 8 regarding other considerations.

eSee Note 7 regarding restricted securities.

fSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

         
    See notes to financial statements.  

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 777,438,795
    

Value

     773,796,166

Receivables:

      

Cash

     770,696

Investment securities sold

     10,017,055

Capital shares sold

     3,667,249

Dividends and interest

     7,467,786
    

Total assets

     795,718,952
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Investment securities purchased

     29,279,021

Capital shares redeemed

     578,533

Affiliates

     382,994

Other liabilities

     30,691
    

Total liabilities

     30,271,239
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 765,447,713
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 13,484,044

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (3,669,180)

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (17,248,578)

Capital shares

     772,881,427
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 765,447,713
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 507,148,228
    

Shares outstanding

     40,045,056
    

Net asset value per share

   $ 12.66
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 258,299,485
    

Shares outstanding

     20,601,938
    

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 12.54
    

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:+

      

Dividends

   $ 7,895,709

Interest

     14,386,852
    

Total investment income

     22,282,561
    

Expenses:

      

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,500,785

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     180,913

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     2,702

Custodian fees

     5,685

Reports to shareholders

     56,271

Professional fees

     9,800

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     3,468

Other

     13,668
    

Total expenses

     1,773,292
    

Net investment income (loss)

     20,509,269
    

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

      

Net realized gain (loss) from:

      

Investments

     2,013

Foreign currency transactions

     30,069
    

Net realized gain (loss)

     32,082

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

      

Investments

     76,358,865

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (46,111)
    

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     76,312,754
    

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     76,344,836
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 96,854,105
    

 

+ Net of foreign taxes and fees of $77,757 for the Franklin Income Securities Fund.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 20,509,269     $ 36,971,600  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     32,082       (16,162,743 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     76,312,754       (22,040,928 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     96,854,105       (1,232,071 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (25,944,365 )     (46,080,044 )

Class 2

     (12,475,273 )     (1,712,911 )

Net realized gains:

                

Class 1

           (9,646,747 )

Class 2

           (361,202 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (38,419,638)       (57,800,904 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     34,739,748       (41,449,431 )

Class 2

     175,107,325       61,535,455  
    

Total capital share transactions

     209,847,073       20,086,024  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     268,281,540       (38,946,951 )

Net assets

                

Beginning of period

     497,166,173       536,113,124  
    

End of period

   $ 765,447,713     $ 497,166,173  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 13,484,044     $ 31,394,413  
    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Franklin Income Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 66.3% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is growth and income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account to be used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the Fund based on its pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements had been entered into on that date.

 

d. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

e. Securities Purchased on a TBA basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a to be announced (TBA) basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, they may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

f. Mortgage Dollar Rolls

 

The Fund enters into mortgage dollar rolls, typically on a TBA basis. Dollar rolls are agreements between the Fund and a financial institution to simultaneously sell and repurchase a mortgage-backed security at a future date. Gains or losses are realized at the time of the sale and the difference between the repurchase price and sale price is recorded as an unrealized gain to the Fund. The risks of mortgage dollar roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations.

 

g. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

h. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Distributions received by the Fund from securities may be a return of capital (ROC). Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the securities, and any distributions in excess of the cost basis are recognized as capital gains.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

i. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

j. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements in unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   4,214,798     $ 49,522,042     508,864     $ 6,691,697  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   2,030,075       25,944,366     4,663,330       55,726,791  

Shares redeemed

   (3,401,086 )     (40,726,660 )   (8,642,050 )     (103,867,919 )
    

Net Increase (decrease)

   2,843,787     $ 34,739,748     (3,469,856 )   $ (41,449,431 )
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   13,743,097     $ 166,067,522     5,631,345     $ 63,504,458  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   985,409       12,475,273     174,883       2,074,113  

Shares redeemed

   (288,860 )     (3,435,470 )   (347,804 )     (4,043,116 )
    

Net Increase (decrease)

   14,439,646     $ 175,107,325     5,458,424     $ 61,535,455  
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

 

Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate      Daily Net Assets

.625%

    

First $100 million

.50%

    

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

.45%

    

Over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $10 billion.

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $9,035,077 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire in 2010.

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital and currency losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $7,629,913 and $439 respectively. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $779,649,118 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 96,570,713  

Unrealized depreciation

     (102,423,665 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (5,852,952 )
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003, aggregated $300,572,855 and $111,201,019, respectively.

 

6. CREDIT RISK AND DEFAULTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund has 35.1% of its portfolio invested in below investment grade and comparable quality unrated high yield securities, which tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher rated securities. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer may be significantly greater for the holders of high yielding securities because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer.

 

The Fund held defaulted and/or other securities for which the income has been deemed uncollectible. The Fund discontinues accruing income on these securities and provides an estimate for losses on interest receivable. At June 30, 2003, the value of these securities was $11,591,364 representing 1.5% of the Fund’s net assets. For information as to specific securities, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

7. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

At June 30, 2003, investments in securities included issues that are restricted or illiquid. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, may have contractual restrictions on resale, and are valued under methods approved by the Board of Trustees as reflecting fair value. A security may also be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. At June 30, 2003, the Fund held investments in restricted and illiquid securities that were valued under approved methods by the Trustees, as follows:

 

Shares   Issuers  

Acquisition

Date

  Cost   Value

1,860,234

 

Lone Cypress Co., sub. note, 11.50%, 8/01/09

 

12/02/99 – 9/30/00

 

$1,860,234

 

$1,960,221

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

8. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

Advisers, as the Fund’s Manager, may serve as a member of various bondholders’ steering committees, on credit committees, or may represent bondholder interest in certain corporate restructuring negotiations. Currently, Advisors serve in one or more of these capacities for Adelphia Communications. As a result of this involvement, Advisers may be in possession of certain material non-public information. If the Fund’s Manager, while in possession on such information, seeks to sell any of its holdings in these securities it will comply with all applicable federal securities laws.

 

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FRANKLIN LARGE CAP GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in investments of U.S. large-cap companies with market capitalization values within those of the top 50% of companies in the Russell 1000® Index at the time of purchase.1 The Fund expects to hold significant positions in the technology sector (including health technology, electronic technology and technology services), and in communications and financial services companies.

 


 

During the six months ended June 30, 2003, the U.S. economy offered mixed signals on its overall condition. On the positive side, overall industrial production and business capital spending appeared to stabilize. The recently weak U.S. dollar versus other various major currencies helped by making domestic manufacturers’ goods more competitively priced and providing gains on U.S. companies’ earnings generated abroad. This, in turn, supported corporate earnings and improving business confidence and companies’ willingness to spend on their infrastructures. In addition, U.S. companies took measures to improve their balance sheets in recent quarters, refinancing debt at lower interest rates, as well as cutting costs and paying down debt. The U.S. government continued to provide stimulative policies — both monetary and fiscal — including an interest rate reduction and federal tax cuts.

 

Signs of economic weakness included capacity utilization rates, which remained stubbornly low in the mid-70% range and far below recent historical averages. U.S. unemployment hovered around 6.1% and hit a nine-year high in June at 6.4%, as companies were driving earnings growth in part by cost-cutting through eliminating jobs. Consumers, who supported the U.S. economy for the past couple years, began to show signs of strain. Specifically, U.S. households accumulated high debt levels relative to their income. Recent figures showed that home mortgage defaults also increased. Meanwhile, the broader European economy provided mixed results, failing to provide an export-driven pickup in the U.S. economy.

 

1. The Russell 1000 Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represent approximately 92% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index, as of 6/30/03.

 

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Despite economic uncertainty, domestic stock markets rebounded significantly, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) up 11.75% and Nasdaq Composite Index up 21.90% for the six months ended June 30, 2003.2 The S&P 500 recorded double-digit, year-over-year earnings growth in 2003’s first quarter. We believe it is important to consider that these earnings gains were produced in large part by the weak U.S. dollar and continued corporate cost cutting, which may not be sustainable.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +12.44% cumulative total return.3 The Fund’s performance benefited from an overweighted position, relative to the S&P 500, in the retail sector. For example, Fund holdings Best Buy, Home Depot, Tiffany and Dollar Tree Stores rose in value during the period under review. Other positions benefiting Fund performance included health technology holdings Allergan and Amgen. As many investors’ interest in cyclical sectors gradually grew during the reporting period, a number of defensive industries, including consumer staples, underperformed the broader market, and the Fund benefited from its underweighted position in the consumer non-durables sector. Last, the Fund’s relatively large holdings in McDonald’s and Cendant, which increased in value during the period, also aided performance.

 

Several communications holdings negatively impacted Fund performance during first quarter 2003, including SBC, BellSouth, Verizon and Sprint, each of which underperformed the S&P 500 during that three-month period. The shares rebounded somewhat during the second quarter, and we sought to take advantage of the relative strength to reduce our weightings, resulting in a sector weighting close to that of the S&P 500 at period-end. Some of our technology services positions

 

2. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The Nasdaq Composite Index measures all domestic and international common stocks listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The index is market value-weighted and includes over 4,000 companies. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

3. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Large Cap Growth

Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets
 

Pfizer Inc.   4.3 %
Health Technology      
Microsoft Corp.   3.8 %
Technology Services      
Altria Group Inc.   2.6 %
Consumer Non-Durables      
General Electric Co.   2.4 %
Producer Manufacturing      
AmerisourceBergen Corp.   2.0 %
Distribution Services      
Citigroup Inc.   2.0 %
Finance      
Amgen Inc.   1.9 %
Health Technology      
American International Group Inc.   1.8 %
Finance      
Bank of New York Co. Inc.   1.7 %
Finance      
MBIA Inc.   1.6 %
Finance      

 

The dollar value, number shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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also hindered performance, with Automatic Data Processing and Concord EFS declining in value. Holdings in health services companies HCA and Tenet Healthcare also fell.

 

 

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                    

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    11.10     $    14.52     $    21.03     $    21.07     $    16.08     $    13.42  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .05     .09     .10     .09     .11     .10  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.33     (3.41 )   (2.13 )   1.14     4.96     2.62  
    

Total from investment operations

   1.38     (3.32 )   (2.03 )   1.23     5.07     2.72  
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.09 )   (.10 )   (.11 )   (.11 )   (.08 )   (.06 )

Net realized gains

           (4.37 )   (1.16 )        
    

Total distributions

   (.09 )   (.10 )   (4.48 )   (1.27 )   (.08 )   (.06 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    12.39     $    11.10     $    14.52     $    21.03     $    21.07     $    16.08  
    

Total returnb

   12.44%     (22.94)%     (11.26)%     5.75%     31.65%     20.29%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $180,085     $175,917     $300,135     $431,384     $407,515     $220,952  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses

   .81% c   .80%     .78%     .78%     .77%     .77%  

Net investment income

   .84% c   .73%     .56%     .43%     .63%     1.00%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   19.20%     59.65%     75.67%     70.16%     41.78%     12.17%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999c  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $  11.00     $  14.43     $20.93     $21.01     $16.47  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .03     .07     .05     .03     .04  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.33     (3.40 )   (2.12 )   1.13     4.58  
    

Total from investment operations

   1.36     (3.33 )   (2.07 )   1.16     4.62  
    

Less distributions from:

                              

Net investment income

   (.08 )   (.10 )   (.06 )   (.08 )   (.08 )

Net realized gains

           (4.37 )   (1.16 )    
    

Total distributions

   (.08 )   (.10 )   (4.43 )   (1.24 )   (.08 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $  12.28     $  11.00     $  14.43     $  20.93     $21.01  
    

Total returnb

   12.39%     (23.19)%     (11.43)%     5.46%     28.11%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $63,651     $30,289     $5,290     $1,081     $  542  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses

   1.06% d   1.05%     1.03%     1.03%     1.02% d

Net investment income

   .59% d   .48%     .30%     .17%     .22% d

Portfolio turnover rate

   19.20%     59.65%     75.67%     70.16%     41.78%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.
dAnnualized

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 94.7%

             

Commercial Services .9%

             

Omnicom Group Inc.

   10,000      $ 717,000

aRobert Half International Inc.

   75,600        1,431,864
           
              2,148,864
           

Communications 4.1%

             

BellSouth Corp.

   80,900        2,154,367

SBC Communications Inc.

   136,100        3,477,355

Sprint Corp. (FON Group)

   165,000        2,376,000

Verizon Communications Inc.

   49,000        1,933,050
           
              9,940,772
           

Consumer Durables .3%

             

Maytag Corp.

   35,600        869,352
           

Consumer Non-Durables 8.2%

             

Altria Group Inc.

   141,700        6,438,848

Coca-Cola Co.

   39,000        1,809,990

Adolph Coors Co., B

   31,300        1,533,074

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   41,000        2,137,740

Loews Corp. - Carolina Group

   78,200        2,111,400

PepsiCo Inc.

   32,000        1,424,000

Procter & Gamble Co.

   24,000        2,140,320

Sara Lee Corp.

   124,000        2,332,440
           
              19,927,812
           

Consumer Services 4.8%

             

aCendant Corp.

   100,000        1,832,000

aClear Channel Communications Inc.

   25,700        1,089,423

aComcast Corp.

   43,996        1,327,799

aCox Communications Inc., A

   27,000        861,300

Darden Restaurants Inc.

   60,000        1,138,800

McDonald’s Corp.

   164,000        3,617,840

aUnivision Communications Inc., A

   29,683        902,363

The Walt Disney Co.

   42,000        829,500
           
              11,599,025
           

Distribution Services 2.8%

             

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

   69,500        4,819,825

McKesson Corp.

   60,000        2,144,400
           
              6,964,225
           

Electronic Technology 9.0%

             

aAgilent Technologies Inc.

   52,000        1,016,600

aApplied Materials Inc.

   165,000        2,616,900

Boeing Co.

   51,000        1,750,320

aCisco Systems Inc.

   110,000        1,835,900

Goodrich Corp.

   20,000        420,000

Intel Corp.

   120,000        2,494,080

aKLA-Tencor Corp.

   12,000        557,880

Linear Technology Corp.

   65,000        2,093,650

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   19,200        913,344

Motorola Inc.

   293,400        2,766,762

Nokia Corp., ADR (Finland)

   83,800        1,376,834

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

             

Electronic Technology (cont.)

             

aNovellus Systems Inc.

   22,000      $ 805,662

Qualcomm Inc.

   34,000        1,215,500

aXilinx Inc.

   84,000        2,126,040
           
              21,989,472
           

Energy Minerals 3.2%

             

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

   55,000        2,445,850

ConocoPhillips

   10,000        548,000

Exxon Mobil Corp. 

   63,500        2,280,285

Peabody Energy Corp.

   20,000        671,800

Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., N.Y. shs. (Netherlands)

   40,000        1,864,800
           

              7,810,735
           

Finance 17.3%

             

American International Group Inc.

   79,200        4,370,256

Bank of New York Co. Inc.

   140,000        4,025,000

Bank One Corp.

   42,000        1,561,560

CIT Group Inc. 

   95,300        2,349,145

Citigroup Inc.

   112,000        4,793,600

Fannie Mae

   38,000        2,562,720

Fifth Third Bancorp

   64,100        3,675,494

Freddie Mac

   69,700        3,538,669

Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

   30,000        2,512,500

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Inc.

   20,000        1,021,400

MBIA Inc.

   78,000        3,802,500

The PMI Group Inc.

   40,000        1,073,600

Washington Mutual Inc.

   76,000        3,138,800

Wells Fargo & Co.

   75,000        3,780,000
           

              42,205,244
           

Health Services 1.8%

             

HCA Inc. 

   69,900        2,239,596

aTenet Healthcare Corp.

   131,000        1,526,150

aUniversal Health Services Inc., B

   15,000        594,300
           

              4,360,046
           

Health Technology 15.0%

             

Abbott Laboratories.

   63,000        2,756,880

Allergan Inc.

   10,000        771,000

aAmgen Inc.

   71,000        4,717,240

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   94,000        2,552,100

Eli Lilly & Co.

   4,000        275,880

Guidant Corp. 

   15,000        665,850

Johnson & Johnson

   61,700        3,189,890

aKing Pharmaceuticals Inc.

   161,000        2,376,360

Medtronic Inc. 

   30,000        1,439,100

Merck & Co. Inc.

   40,000        2,422,000

Pfizer Inc.

   310,000        10,586,500

aShire Pharmaceuticals Group PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

   109,600        2,159,120

Wyeth

   57,000        2,596,350
           

              36,508,270
           

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

             

Industrial Services 1.0%

             

Schlumberger Ltd.

   50,000      $ 2,378,500
           

Process Industries .3%

             

Georgia-Pacific Corp.

   39,600        750,420
           

Producer Manufacturing 4.4%

             

Emerson Electric Co.

   13,000        664,300

General Electric Co.

   200,000        5,736,000

aMettler-Toledo International Inc. (Switzerland)

   38,200        1,400,030

United Technologies Corp.

   42,200        2,989,026
           

              10,789,356
           

Retail Trade 7.8%

             

aAutoZone Inc.

   27,800        2,111,966

aCost Plus Inc.

   29,000        1,034,140

aDollar Tree Stores Inc.

   80,500        2,554,265

aKohl’s Corp.

   41,000        2,106,580

Nordstrom Inc.

   80,100        1,563,552

aRent-A-Center Inc.

   32,300        2,448,663

Target Corp.

   39,300        1,487,112

aTuesday Morning Corp.

   91,700        2,411,710

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

   46,600        2,501,022

Walgreen Co.

   27,800        836,780
           

              19,055,790
           

Technology Services 10.2%

             

aAffiliated Computer Services Inc., A

   33,900        1,550,247

Automatic Data Processing Inc.

   100,000        3,386,000

aCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Israel)

   47,000        918,850

aComputer Sciences Corp.

   35,000        1,334,200

aConcord EFS Inc.

   113,000        1,663,360

Electronic Data Systems Corp.

   29,104        624,281

First Data Corp.

   18,000        745,920

International Business Machines Corp.

   46,000        3,795,000

Microsoft Corp.

   362,000        9,270,820

aOracle Corp.

   70,000        841,400

Paychex Inc.

   25,800        756,198
           

              24,886,276
           

Transportation 1.3%

             

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.

   90,000        3,117,600
           

Utilities 2.3%

             

American Electric Power Co. Inc.

   42,300        1,261,810

DTE Energy Co.

   63,000        2,434,320

Exelon Corp.

   25,500        1,525,155

TXU Corp.

   16,000        359,200
           

              5,580,485
           

Total Common Stocks (Cost $211,619,466)

            230,882,244
           

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

bRepurchase Agreement (Cost $13,862,162) 5.7%

                 

Joint Repurchase Agreement, 1.103%, 7/01/03, (Maturity Value $13,862,587)

   $ 13,862,162      $ 13,862,162  

ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., New York Branch (Maturity Value $1,268,565)

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,268,565)

Banc One Capital Markets Inc. (Maturity Value $563,793)

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $1,268,565)

Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $1,127,444)

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $1,268,565)

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $845,757)

Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,268,565)

Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Maturity Value $1,268,565)

Lehman Brothers Inc. (Maturity Value $1,177,073)

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $1,268,565)

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $1,268,565)
Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

                 
             


Total Investments (Cost $225,481,628) 100.4%

              244,744,406  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (.4)%

              (1,008,912 )
             


Net Assets 100.0%

            $ 243,735,494  
             


 

 

 

aNon-income producing

bSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30,2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 225,481,628
    

Value

     244,744,406

Receivables:

      

Capital shares sold

     542,764

Dividends and interest

     275,612
    

Total assets

     245,562,782
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Investment securities purchased

     1,391,023

Capital shares redeemed

     233,610

Affiliates

     173,738

Other liabilities

     28,917
    

Total liabilities

     1,827,288
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 243,735,494
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 838,668

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     19,262,778

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (56,510,157)

Capital shares

     280,144,205
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 243,735,494
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 180,084,514
    

Shares outstanding

     14,537,191
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.39
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 63,650,980
    

Shares outstanding

     5,185,297
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 12.28
    

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

Dividends

   $ 1,632,328  

Interest

     118,075  
    


Total investment income

     1,750,403  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     795,813  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     53,882  

Transfer agent fees

     1,380  

Custodian fees

     1,168  

Reports to shareholders

     47,114  

Professional fees

     7,444  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     2,068  

Other

     2,459  
    


Total expenses

     911,328  
    


Net investment income

     839,075  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (3,768,689 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     28,885,336  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     25,116,647  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 25,955,722  
    


 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN LARGE CAP GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 839,075     $ 1,758,425  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (3,768,689 )     (30,320,684 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     28,885,336       (38,629,313 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     25,955,722       (67,191,572 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (1,331,195 )     (1,919,600 )

Class 2

     (427,106 )     (96,711 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (1,758,301)       (2,016,311 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (14,454,120 )     (58,273,965 )

Class 2

     27,786,514       28,262,526  
    

Total capital share transactions

     13,332,394       (30,011,439 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     37,529,815       (99,219,322 )

Net assets

                

Beginning of period

     206,205,679       305,425,001  
    

End of period

   $ 243,735,494     $ 206,205,679  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 838,668     $ 1,757,894  
    

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN LARGE CAP GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 85% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is capital growth.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the latest reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Repurchase Agreements

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account to be used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the Fund based on its pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be a least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements had been entered into on that date.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each Fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each Fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   261,184     $ 3,103,174     1,297,340     $ 17,726,425  

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   105,567       1,331,195     149,735       1,919,600  

Shares redeemed

   (1,684,361 )     (18,888,489 )   (6,261,147 )     (77,919,990 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (1,317,610 )   $ (14,454,120 )   (4,814,072 )   $ (58,273,965 )
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   2,681,600     $ 30,527,492     3,035,459     $ 36,852,947  

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   34,169       427,106     7,597       96,711  

Shares redeemed

   (283,482 )     (3,168,084 )   (656,684 )     (8,687,132 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   2,432,287     $ 27,786,514     2,386,372     $ 28,292,526  
    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

 

Investment manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.75%

  

First $500 million

.625%

  

Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

.50%

  

Over $1 billion

 

Under an agreement with Advisers FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund.

 

4. INCOME TAX

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses, which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2009

   $ 8,952,191

2010

     39,271,476
    

     $ 48,223,667
    

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002, of $2,638,079. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $227,444,264 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 30,546,249  

Unrealized depreciation

     (13,246,107 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 17,300,142  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003, aggregated $49,588,013 and $38,098,361 respectively.

 

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FRANKLIN MONEY MARKET FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Franklin Money Market Fund seeks high current income, consistent with liquidity and capital preservation. The Fund also seeks to maintain a stable share price of $1.00.1 The Fund invests in U.S. dollar-denominated money market debt instruments.

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin Money Market Fund’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003.

 

In the first six months of 2003, the U.S. economy continued to experience sluggish growth, declining inflation and increasing unemployment. Heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and war in Iraq seemed to have a significant impact on fuel commodity prices and stock market activity, adding to the overall economic volatility. U.S. gross domestic product growth for the first quarter of 2003 was 1.4% annualized, the same level as the prior quarter. Inflation continued to be muted as energy prices came down in 2003’s second quarter and pricing power reportedly remained elusive, while unemployment crept higher toward period-end.

 

Despite recent events, we feel consumer spending remained reasonably healthy while moderating somewhat. As further incentive to consumer spending, the federal government recently passed more tax cuts geared toward income and investment.

 

The Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) expressed the opinion that the small threat of deflation outweighed the risk of rising prices, and lowered the federal funds target rate by a quarter-percentage point to a 45-year low of 1.00% in its June meeting. This was the Fed’s only rate cut during the reporting period, the first since November 2002, and it may allow some consumers to further lower their debt service costs.

 

This tied in nicely with one of the brightest spots in the economy, the housing market. Existing home sales remained near record levels, new home sales set new records, and low mortgage rates encouraged this trend while simultaneously setting off a record wave of mortgage refinancing activity among existing homeowners. The strong housing market continued to play an important role in maintaining consumption growth at period-end.

 

1. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the U.S. government or any other entity or institution. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.

 

 

 

FM-1

 


Reflecting the declining interest rate environment, the Fund’s Class 1 shares’ seven-day effective yield also fell to 0.53% on June 30, 2003 while its seven-day annualized yield fell to 0.51%.2 We continued to invest Fund assets mainly in high-quality money market securities. For example, on June 30, 2003, over 95% of the portfolio was invested in securities with an AA or higher long-term credit rating by independent credit rating agencies Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service, with the balance rated A.3

 

2. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

3. These do not indicate ratings of the Fund.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Money Market Fund

6/30/03

 

Security Name    % of Total
Net Assets
 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.    15.9 %
ABN AMRO Inc.    14.5 %
UBS Warburg LLC    14.5 %
Federal National Mortgage Association    10.6 %
UBS AG, Stamford Connecticut Branch    5.0 %
Shell Finance PLC (UK)    5.0 %
ING Funding LLC (US)    5.0 %
General Electric Capital Corp.    4.4 %
AIG Funding Inc.    4.0 %
Dupont De Nemours Inc.    4.0 %

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

FM-2

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN MONEY MARKET FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                                

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
    

Income from investment operations — net investment income

     b     .01       .04       .06       .05       .05  

Less distributions from net investment income

     b     (.01 )     (.04 )     (.06 )     (.05 )     (.05 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00     $ 1.00  
    

Total returna

     .32%       1.33%       3.91%       5.95%       4.76%       5.22%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 98,545     $ 119,819     $ 200,911     $ 274,580     $ 364,028     $ 414,341  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                                

Expenses

     .67% c     .63%       .56%       .55%       .53%       .45%  

Expenses excluding waiver and payment by affiliate

     .67% c     .63%       .56%       .55%       .53%       .53%  

Net investment income

     .65%       1.37%       3.89%       5.75%       4.64%       5.08%  

 

 

 

a Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
b Includes net investment income and distributions from net investment income in the amount of $.003.
cAnnualized

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN MONEY MARKET FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999d  
    

Per share operating performance

                                

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $1.00     $1.00     $1.00     $ 1.00     $  1.00  
    

Income from investment operations — net investment income

   b   .01     .04       .06     .04  

Less distributions from net investment income

   b   (.01 )   (.04 )     (.06 )   (.04 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $1.00     $1.00     $1.00     $ 1.00     $  1.00  
    

Total returna

   .20%     1.08%     3.65%       5.69%     4.39%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 520     $ 479     $ 952     $ 21,609     $8,602  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                

Expenses

   .92% c   .88%     .81%       .79%     .79% c

Net investment income

   .40% c   1.12%     3.52%       5.59%     4.51% c

 

 

aTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

bIncludes net investment income and distributions from net investment income in the amount of $.002.

cAnnualized

dFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN MONEY MARKET FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Certificate of Deposit (Cost $5,000,000) 5.0%

               

UBS AG, Stamford Connecticut Branch, 1.305%, 4/16/0 4

   5,000,000      $

5,000,000

 

Commercial Paper 38.9%

               

aAIG Funding Inc., 1.20%, 7/01/03

   4,000,000        4,000,000  

aCanadian Wheat Board, .97%, 8/19/03

   1,615,000        1,612,868  

aCommonwealth Bank of Australia, 1.21%, 7/09/03

   3,000,000        2,999,193  

aDanske Corp., 1.00% - 1.30%, 7/01/03 - 8/28/03

   2,400,000        2,398,866  

aDupont De Nemours Inc., .97%, 8/08/03

   4,000,000        3,995,904  

aGeneral Electric Capital Corp., 1.02% - 1.09%, 7/10/03 - 8/07/03

   4,325,000        4,321,819  

aHBOS Treasury Services, .96% - 1.30%, 7/02/03 - 9/12/03

   3,964,000        3,960,139  

aING (US) Funding LLC, 1.23%, 7/29/03

   5,000,000        4,995,217  

aLloyds TSB Bank PLC, 1.28%, 7/29/03

   200,000        199,801  

aProvince of British Columbia, 1.18%, 8/13/03

   3,700,000        3,694,785  

aShell Finance (UK) PLC, 1.10%, 7/18/03

   5,000,000        4,997,403  

aSociete Generale NA Inc., 1.05% - 1.15%, 7/01/03 - 9/24/03

   1,152,000        1,150,384  

aWestpac Capital Corp., 1.07%, 7/09/03

   200,000       

199,952

 

Total Commercial Paper (Cost $38,256,331)

           

38,526,331

 

U.S. Government Agency Securities 27.2%

               

Federal Home Loan Bank, 1.19%, 7/30/03

   589,000        588,435  

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.19% - 1.39%, 7/17/03 - 12/31/03

   15,843,000        15,791,242  

Federal National Mortgage Association, 1.08% - 1.21%, 7/02/03 - 9/03/03

   10,549,000       

10,533,255

 

Total U.S. Government Agency Securities (Cost $26,912,932)

           

26,912,932

 

Total Investments before Repurchase Agreements (Cost $70,439,263)

           

70,439,263

 

Repurchase Agreements 29.0%

               

bABN AMRO Inc., 1.30%, 7/01/03 (Maturity Value $14,380,519)
Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities

   14,380,000        14,380,000  

bUBS Warburg LLC, 1.25%, 7/01/03 (Maturity Value $14,380,499)
Collateralized by U.S. Government Agency Securities

   14,380,000       

14,380,000

 

Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $28,760,000)

           

28,760,000

 

Total Investments (Cost $99,199,263) 100.1%

            99,199,263  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (.1)%

           

(133,929

)

Net Assets 100.0%

          $

99,065,334

 

 

 

aSecurities are traded on a discount basis; the rates shown are the discount rates at the time of purchase by the Fund.

bSee Note 1(c) regarding repurchase agreements.

 

FM-5

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities, at value and cost

   $ 70,439,263

Repurchase agreements, at value and cost

     28,760,000

Cash

     2,225

Receivable from interest

     14,794
    

Total assets

     99,216,282
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Capital shares redeemed

     79,830

Affiliates

     53,251

Reports to Shareholders

     10,142

Other liabilities

     7,725
    

Total liabilities

     150,948
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 99,065,334
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 98,545,484
    

Shares outstanding

     98,545,484
    

Net asset value per share

   $ 1.00
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 519,850
    

Shares outstanding

     519,850
    

Net asset value per share

   $ 1.00
    

 

FM-6

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

      

Interest

   $ 716,620
    

Expenses:

      

Management fees (Note 3)

     333,212

Distribution fees—Class 2 (Note 3)

     582

Transfer agent fees

     617

Custodian fees

     611

Reports to shareholders

     22,077

Professional fees

     5,050

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     802

Other

     1,920
    

Total expenses

     364,871
    

Net investment income

     351,749
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 351,749
    

 

FM-7

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN MONEY MARKET FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

                 Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                            

Operations:

                            

Net investment income

               $ 351,749     $ 2,127,903  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

                       (444 )
                


 


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

                 351,749       2,127,459  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:a

                            

Class 1

                 (350,828 )     (2,119,738 )

Class 2

                 (921 )     (7,721 )
                


 


Total distributions to shareholders

                 (351,749)       (2,127,459 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                            

Class 1

                 (21,273,474 )     (81,091,795 )

Class 2

                 41,045       (473,226 )
                


 


Total capital share transactions

                 (21,232,429 )     (81,565,021 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

                 (21,232,429 )     (81,565,021 )

Net assets: (there is no undistributed net investment income at beginning or end of period)

                            

Beginning of period

                 120,297,763       201,862,784  
                


 


End of period

               $ 99,065,334     $ 120,297,763  
                


 


 

 

 

aDistributions were decreased by net realized losses of $444 from security transactions for the year ended December 31, 2002.

 

 

 

FM-8

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN MONEY MARKET FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Franklin Money Market Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 94% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is to obtain a high level of current income while seeking capital preservation and liquidity.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities are valued at amortized cost which approximates value.

 

b. Repurchase Agreements

 

The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, which are accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements held by the Fund had been entered into on that date.

 

c. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividends from net investment income and capital gains or losses are normally declared daily. Such distributions are reinvested in additional shares of the Fund.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Net investment income, other than class specific expenses, is allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative value of the settled shares of each class. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated daily based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

f. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:             

Shares sold

   $     $ 25,235,589  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     350,813       2,119,892  

Shares redeemed

     (21,624,287 )     (108,447,276 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   $ (21,273,474 )   $ (81,091,795 )
    

Class 2 Shares:             

Shares sold

   $ 143,990     $ 341,277  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

     921       7,721  

Shares redeemed

     (103,866 )     (822,224 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   $ 41,045     $ (473,226 )
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate      Daily Net Assets

.625%

     First $100 million

.50%

     Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

.45%

     Over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $10 billion.

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

FM-10

 


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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $1,301 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2006

   $ 371

2008

     486

2010

     444
    

     $ 1,301
    

 

At June 30, 2003, the cost of investments for book and income tax purposes is the same.

 

FM-11

 


FRANKLIN REAL ESTATE FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Franklin Real Estate Fund seeks capital appreciation, with current income as a secondary goal. The Fund invests primarily in investments of companies operating in the real estate sector, primarily real estate investment trusts (REITs) and generally in small to medium capitalization companies.

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin Real Estate Fund’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, real estate stocks posted positive returns and outperformed broader equity markets despite a sluggish commercial real estate market, weakened real estate fundamentals such as rents and occupancy rates, and an uncertain economic outlook. The Wilshire Real Estate Securities Index posted a 13.71% total return for the six-month period, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) returned 11.75%.1 Franklin Real Estate Fund – Class 1 outperformed these benchmark indexes during the period with a +15.48% six-month cumulative total return.2 Investors looked to real estate stocks believing they offer relatively lower volatility in a time of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Real estate stocks’ relatively high dividend yields in a declining interest rate environment also likely attracted investors. Many real estate operators enjoy the stability of multiple long-term leases. In particular, investors focused on real estate investment trusts (REITs), which by mandate must distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders via dividends.

 

Our top three sector exposures at period-end helped the Fund. Our largest weighting was in the office sector at 21.6% of the Fund’s total net assets (TNA). Retail stocks represented our second-largest weighting at 19.8% of TNA. Diversified stocks, at 15.5% of TNA, was the Fund’s third-largest weighting.

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The Wilshire Real Estate Securities Index is a broad measure of performance of publicly traded real estate securities, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate operating companies (REOCs). The index is capitalization-weighted and rebalanced monthly, and returns are calculated on a buy-and-hold basis. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

2. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Real Estate Fund  6/30/03

 

Security
Security Type
  % of Total
Net Assets
 

Equity Office
Properties Trust
  4.6 %
Equity REIT – Office      
Simon Property Group Inc.   4.4 %
Equity REIT – Retail      
Vornado Realty Trust   4.3 %
Equity REIT – Diversified Property      
The Macerich Co.   3.5 %
Equity REIT – Retail      
ProLogis   3.5 %
Equity REIT – Industrial      
iStar Financial Inc.   3.4 %
Equity REIT – Other      
Boston Properties Inc.   3.4 %
Equity REIT – Office      
Cendant Corp.   3.0 %
Hotels & Travel      
The Rouse Co.   2.7 %
Equity REIT – Retail      
CarrAmerica Realty Corp.   2.6 %
Equity REIT – Office      

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

FRE-1

 


We initiated several significant positions in the Fund during the reporting period, which contributed to Fund performance. In the retail sector, we purchased Regency Centers, a grocery-anchored community center REIT. In the office sector, we bought Kilroy Realty, a Southern California-based REIT. In the hotel sector, we initiated Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

 

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

FRE-2

 


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Financial Highlights

 

 

     Class 1

 
    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003
(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 18.05     $ 18.14     $ 17.47     $ 14.92     $ 19.93     $    25.60  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                              

Net investment incomea

     .24       .75       .74       .84       .88     1.45  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     2.55       (.30 )     .65       3.55       (1.77 )   (5.60 )
    

Total from investment operations

     2.79       0.45       1.39       4.39       (.89 )   (4.15 )
    

Less distributions from:

                                              

Net investment income

     (.55 )     (.54 )     (.72 )     (1.15 )     (1.73 )   (.94 )

Net realized gains

                       (.69 )     (2.39 )   (.58 )
    

Total distributions

     (.55 )     (.54 )     (.72 )     (1.84 )     (4.12 )   (1.52 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 20.29     $ 18.05     $ 18.14     $ 17.47     $ 14.92     $    19.93  
    

Total returnb

     15.48%       2.25%       8.19%       31.95%       (6.14)%     (16.82)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 120,774     $ 112,991     $ 134,058     $ 153,203     $ 158,553     $282,290  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                              

Expenses

     .54% c     .57%       .59%       .60%       .58%     .54%  

Net investment income

     2.64% c     4.23%       4.25%       5.29%       4.83%     5.44%  

Portfolio turnover rate

     12.30%       18.13%       34.21%       16.41%       10.27%     13.21%  

 

 

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton

 Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized

 

FRE-3

 


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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999d  
    

Per share operating performance

                                  

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                  

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 17.88     $ 17.99     $  17.38     $  14.88     $20.21  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                  

Net investment incomea

     .22       .76     .80     .93     1.29  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     2.51       (.35 )   .52     3.41     (2.50 )
    

Total from investment operations

     2.73       0.41     1.32     4.34     (1.21 )
    

Less distributions from:

                                  

Net investment income

     (.52 )     (.52 )   (.71 )   (1.15 )   (1.73 )

Net realized gains

                   (.69 )   (2.39 )
    

Total distributions

     (.52 )     (.52 )   (.71 )   (1.84 )   (4.12 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 20.09     $ 17.88     $  17.99     $  17.38     $14.88  
    

Total returnb

     15.31%       2.07%     7.88%     31.59%     (7.66)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                  

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 349,077     $ 249,116     $95,891     $23,743     $2,449  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                  

Expenses

     .79% c     .82%     .84%     .85%     .83% c

Net investment income

     2.39% c     3.98%     4.60%     5.75%     8.84% c

Portfolio turnover rate

     12.30%       18.13%     34.21%     16.41%     10.27%  

 

 

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton  Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cAnnualized

dFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

FRE-4

See notes to financial statements.

 


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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 90.2%

             

Equity REIT – Apartments 5.7%

             

Apartment Investment & Management Co., A

   83,000      $ 2,871,800

Archstone-Smith Trust

   215,360        5,168,640

Avalonbay Communities Inc.

   132,000        5,628,480

Camden Property Trust

   120,000        4,194,000

Equity Residential

   335,000       

8,693,250

             

26,556,170

Equity REIT – Diversified Property 11.9%

             

Bedford Property Investors Inc.

   191,280        5,432,352

Crescent Real Estate Equities Co.

   171,800        2,853,598

Duke Realty Corp.

   34,348        946,287

Glenborough Realty Trust Inc.

   498,700        9,550,105

Lexington Corporate Properties Trust

   232,100        4,108,170

Liberty Property Trust

   335,000        11,591,000

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

   50,000        1,497,500

Vornado Realty Trust

   460,800       

20,090,880

             

56,069,892

Equity REIT – Health Care 1.9%

             

Ventas Inc.

   455,000        6,893,250

Windrose Medical Properties

   180,200       

1,937,150

             

8,830,400

Equity REIT – Hotels 2.2%

             

aFelcor Lodging Trust Inc.

   85,000        667,250

aHost Marriott Corp.

   851,900        7,794,885

aMeriStar Hospitality Corp.

   361,200        1,856,568
           

             

10,318,703

Equity REIT – Industrial 6.1%

             

AMB Property Corp.

   70,400        1,983,168

ProLogis

   593,800        16,210,740

PS Business Parks Inc.

   300,000       

10,590,000

             

28,783,908

Equity REIT – Manufactured Homes 2.4%

             

Manufactured Home Communities Inc.

   146,600        5,147,126

Sun Communities Inc.

   151,100       

5,938,230

             

11,085,356

Equity REIT – Office 21.6%

             

American Financial Realty Trust

   133,200        1,986,012

Arden Realty Inc.

   260,400        6,757,380

Boston Properties Inc.

   360,250        15,778,950

Brandywine Realty Trust

   94,400        2,324,128

CarrAmerica Realty Corp.

   443,600        12,336,516

Corporate Office Properties Trust

   160,000        2,708,800

Cousins Properties Inc.

   287,600        8,024,040

Equity Office Properties Trust

   796,352        21,509,468

Kilroy Realty Corp.

   235,200        6,468,000

Parkway Properties Inc.

   102,000        4,289,100

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

             

Equity REIT – Office (cont.)

             

Reckson Associates Realty Corp.

   273,700      $ 5,709,382

SL Green Realty Corp.

   249,000        8,687,610

Trizec Properties Inc.

   409,200       

4,652,604

             

101,231,990

Equity REIT – Other 4.1%

             

Entertainment Properties Trust

   110,000        3,162,500

iStar Financial Inc.

   443,100       

16,173,150

             

19,335,650

Equity REIT – Retail 19.8%

             

Chelsea Property Group Inc.

   75,700        3,051,467

Crown American Realty Trust

   57,000        612,180

General Growth Properties Inc.

   157,200        9,815,568

Glimcher Realty Trust

   384,500        8,612,800

Kimco Realty Corp.

   101,600        3,850,640

The Macerich Co.

   462,000        16,230,060

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust

   257,100        5,990,430

Regency Centers Corp.

   214,300        7,496,214

The Rouse Co.

   335,400        12,778,740

Simon Property Group Inc.

   534,800        20,873,244

Taubman Centers Inc.

   199,200        3,816,672
           

              93,128,015
           

Equity REIT – Storage 2.2%

             

Public Storage Inc.

   291,200        9,862,944

Sovran Self Storage Inc.

   10,000        315,000
           

              10,177,944
           

Apartments 1.8%

             

Boardwalk Equities Inc. (Canada)

   758,200        8,605,570
           

Diversified Property 3.6%

             

Brookfield Properties Corp. (Canada)

   185,560        3,943,150

aCatellus Development Corp.

   410,700        9,035,400

Forest City Enterprises Inc., A

   100,000        4,145,000
           

              17,123,550
           

Home Builders 1.0%

             

aMeritage Corp.

   98,600        4,857,036
           

Hotels & Travel 5.9%

             

aCandlewood Hotel Co. Inc.

   350,000        108,500

aCendant Corp.

   772,500        14,152,200

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. (Canada)

   233,300        5,459,220

Hilton Hotels Corp.

   118,900        1,520,731

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.

   230,700        6,595,713
           

              27,836,364
           

Total Common Stocks (Cost $350,045,687)

            423,940,548
           

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Convertible Preferred Stock (Cost $1,503,133) .5%

               

Hotels & Travel

               

Host Marriott Corp., 6.75%, cvt. pfd. 

     56,900      $ 2,333,947
             

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $351,548,820)

              426,274,495
             

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT


      

Repurchase Agreement (Cost $39,139,277) 8.4%

               

bJoint Repurchase Agreement, 1.103%, 7/01/03, (Maturity Value $39,140,476)

   $ 39,139,277        39,139,277

ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., New York Branch (Maturity Value $3,581,745)

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $3,581,745)

Banc One Capital Markets Inc. (Maturity Value $1,591,452)

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $3,581,745)

Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $3,183,686)

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $3,581,745)

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $2,387,960)

Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC (Maturity Value $3,581,745)

Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Maturity Value $3,581,745)

Lehman Brothers Inc. (Maturity Value $3,323,418)

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $3,581,745)

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $3,581,745)
Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

               
             

Total Investments (Cost $390,688,097) 99.1%

              465,413,772

Other Assets, less Liabilities .9%

              4,437,022
             

Net Assets 100.0%

            $ 469,850,794
             

 

 

aNon-income producing

bSee Note 1(c) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

    See notes to financial statements.   FRE-7

 


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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 390,688,097  
    


Value

     465,413,772  

Cash

     15,773  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     4,492,919  

Capital shares sold

     660,328  

Dividends

     2,398,432  
    


Total assets

     472,981,224  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     2,706,184  

Capital shares redeemed

     60,463  

Affiliates

     326,521  

Other liabilities

     37,262  
    


Total liabilities

     3,130,430  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 469,850,794  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 6,820,970  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     74,725,675  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (1,861,247 )

Capital shares

     390,165,396  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 469,850,794  
    


Class 1:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 120,773,623  
    


Shares outstanding

     5,951,401  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 20.29  
    


Class 2:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 349,077,171  
    


Shares outstanding

     17,375,611  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 20.09  
    


 

FRE-8

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

      

Dividends

   $ 6,046,599

Interest

     223,557
    

Total investment income

     6,270,156
    

Expenses:

      

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,009,894

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     353,284

Transfer agent fees

     2,123

Custodian fees

     1,815

Reports to shareholders

     32,735

Professional fees

     17,671

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     2,229

Other

     6,428
    

Total expenses

     1,426,179
    

Net investment income

     4,843,977
    

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

      

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     1,820,965

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     53,458,567
    

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     55,279,532
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 60,123,509
    

 

 

FRE-9

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN REAL ESTATE FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

         Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                    

Operations:

                    

Net investment income

       $ 4,843,977     $ 12,273,479  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

         1,820,965       9,960,012  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

         53,458,567       (21,421,211 )
        


 


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

         60,123,509       812,280  

Distributions to shareholders from:

                    

Net investment income:

                    

Class 1

         (3,177,590 )     (3,665,154 )

Class 2

         (8,704,406 )     (4,495,007 )
        


 


Total distributions to shareholders

         (11,881,996 )     (8,160,161 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                    

Class 1

         (5,481,397 )     (20,526,649 )

Class 2

         64,983,239       160,033,068  
        


 


Total capital share transactions

         59,501,842       139,506,419  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

         107,743,355       132,158,538  

Net assets:

                    

Beginning of period

         362,107,439       229,948,901  
        


 


End of period

       $ 469,850,794     $ 362,107,439  
        


 


Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                    

End of period

       $ 6,820,970     $ 13,858,989  
        


 


 

FRE-10

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN REAL ESTATE FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Franklin Real Estate Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 52% of the Fund’s shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is growth and income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account to be used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the Fund based on its pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements had been entered into on that date.

 

d. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

FRE-11

 


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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

e. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Distributions received by the Fund from securities may be a return of capital (ROC). Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the securities, and any distributions in excess of the cost basis are recognized as capital gains.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

FRE-12

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN REAL ESTATE FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    

Six Months

Ended June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Class 1 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   48,398     $ 916,804     378,683     $ 7,219,909  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   159,198       3,177,590     187,668       3,665,154  

Shares redeemed

   (515,496 )     (9,575,791 )   (1,698,569 )     (31,411,712 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (307,900 )   $ (5,481,397 )   (1,132,218 )   $ (20,526,649 )
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   3,346,610     $ 62,616,716     9,199,579     $ 170,461,629  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   440,506       8,704,406     232,180       4,495,007  

Shares redeemed

   (347,978 )     (6,337,883 )   (824,400 )     (14,923,568 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   3,439,138     $ 64,983,239     8,607,359     $ 160,033,068  
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

   Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

   Administrative manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

   Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

   Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate      Daily Net Assets

.625%

     First $100 million

.50%

     Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

.45%

     Over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $10 billion.

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $1,350,977, which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire in 2008.

 

FRE-13

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN REAL ESTATE FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $390,906,569 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 82,422,900  

Unrealized depreciation

     (7,915,697 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 74,507,203  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $87,612,550 and $44,610,814, respectively.

 

FRE-14

 


FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. Preservation of capital, although not a goal, is also an important consideration. The Fund invests primarily in investments of companies that have paid rising dividends, including small capitalization companies.

 


 

The semiannual report for Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2003. During the period under review, the Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +7.01% cumulative total return.1

 

After a disappointing start to 2003, U.S. equity markets rebounded to deliver strong returns for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The market turn coincided with oil price declines followed by the slide in market yields from early May to mid-June. The market rally reflected many market participants’ hope that expansive monetary and fiscal policy would stimulate the sluggish economy.

 

We base our investment strategy on our belief that companies with consistently rising dividends should, over time, also realize stock price appreciation. We select portfolio securities based on several criteria. To be eligible for purchase, stocks must pass certain investment screening procedures, requiring consistent and substantial dividend increases, strong balance sheets and relatively low price/earnings ratios. We seek fundamentally sound companies that meet our standards and attempt to acquire them at attractive prices, often when they are out of favor with other investors.

 

Holdings that contributed positively to Fund performance during the six months under review included Family Dollar Stores, Washington Mutual, Old Republic International and General Electric. Many investors were pleased with Family Dollar’s continued use of technology to improve store operations and with the success of the company’s expansion into more urban locations. Family Dollar recorded 27 straight years of consecutive dividend growth. Washington Mutual made steps toward its goal of becoming a leading, national middle-market consumer bank. Following its successful entry into the New York market, the company has begun a major expansion into Chicago. Washington Mutual has increased its dividend every quarter

 

1. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

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since 1995’s fourth quarter. Old Republic reported strong operating results in several of its commercial insurance lines as well as exceptional results in title insurance, which may have recently caused its stock to increase. Many investors became more positive on General Electric as management outlined various long-term growth initiatives. General Electric has increased its dividend for 27 consecutive years.

 

Two significant positions that detracted from the Fund’s return during the period were National Commerce Financial and Leggett & Platt. National Commerce reported disappointing first quarter 2003 results, largely due to faster than anticipated amortization of premiums paid for mortgage securities. Leggett & Platt reported weaker than expected earnings in first quarter 2003 and guided down analyst expectations for the second quarter due to the poor business environment for the company’s customers.

 

Sales of the Fund’s shares continued to be strong during the six-month period. As a result, we were able to add to a number of different positions. The largest increases were Hillenbrand Industries, Old Republic and Superior Industries. Hillenbrand is a leading provider of funeral products as well as a manufacturer of durable hospital equipment. We added to Hillenbrand based on America’s aging population. Hillenbrand has 32 years of dividend increases. Old Republic is an insurance company with diverse business lines including several specialty property lines, mortgage guaranty and title insurance. Although operating results appeared to us strong, some investors were said to be concerned that the anticipated decline in mortgage refinancing activity would dampen the company’s earnings. Old Republic has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years. The share price of Superior, the leading manufacturer of aluminum wheels, was relatively weak in recent months as some investors expect slowing auto sales. Superior, however, has significantly increased the number of vehicle platforms that use its wheels in the 2004 models. The company has 20 years of consecutive dividend growth.

 

We also added three new positions to the portfolio during the reporting period: Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer and Erie Indemnity. P&G, a multinational consumer products company, recorded an exceptional 47 years of dividend increases. Under its new chief executive officer, some investors think that P&G is more disciplined in its allocation of capital. Pfizer is the world’s largest pharmaceutical company, and has recently combined with Pharmacia. We believe its new product pipeline looks strong and has a sales and marketing organization that smaller

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Rising Dividends

Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company

Sector/Industry

   % of Total
Net Assets

Family Dollar Stores Inc.    4.6%

Retail Trade

    
Washington Mutual Inc.    4.3%

Finance

    
Alberto-Culver Co., A    4.1%

Consumer Non-Durables

    
Diebold Inc.    3.9%

Electronic Technology

    
Superior Industries International Inc.    3.9%

Producer Manufacturing

    
Reynolds & Reynolds Co., A    3.7%

Technology Services

    
Old Republic International Corp.    3.6%

Finance

    
Graco Inc.    3.4%

Producer Manufacturing

    
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.    3.3%

Health Technology

    
Fannie Mae    3.1%

Finance

    

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

FRD-2

 


competitors cannot match. Pfizer has 36 years of dividend increases. Erie Indemnity is the management company for Erie Insurance Exchange, a personal and small commercial property and casualty insurer. Since Erie Indemnity retains only a small portion of the underwriting risk of the Erie Insurance Exchange, its earnings growth is largely a function of premium increases rather than underwriting results. Erie Indemnity has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years.

 

Notable year-over-year dividend increases during the six months ended June 30, 2003, came from Limited Brands (+33%), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (+20%), RLI Corp. (+18%), Fannie Mae (+18%), AFLAC (+17%), and Alberto-Culver Class A (+17%).

 

Our 10 largest positions on June 30, 2003, represented 37.9% of the Fund’s total net assets. It is interesting to note how these 10 companies would, in the aggregate, respond to the Fund’s screening criteria based on a simple average of statistical measures. On average, these 10 companies have raised their dividends 20 years in a row and by 240% in the past 10 years. Their most recent dividend increases averaged 9.3%, for a yield of 1.7% on June 30, 2003, and a dividend payout ratio of 25%. Long-term debt averaged 14% of capitalization, and the average price/earnings ratio was 15.7 on calendar 2003 estimates versus 18.7 for that of the unmanaged Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) on the same date.2

 

2. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

FRD-3

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    13.57     $    14.19     $    13.23     $    13.61     $    18.11     $    19.68  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .09     .16     .18     .20     .22     .23  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .87     (.30 )   1.60     2.18     (1.57 )   1.07  
    

Total from investment operations

   .96     (.14 )   1.78     2.38     (1.35 )   1.30  
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.14 )   (.19 )   (.01 )   (.50 )   (.29 )   (.22 )

Net realized gains

   (.44 )   (.29 )   (.81 )   (2.26 )   (2.86 )   (2.65 )
    

Total distributions

   (.58 )   (.48 )   (.82 )   (2.76 )   (3.15 )   (2.87 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    13.95     $    13.57     $    14.19     $    13.23     $    13.61     $    18.11  
    

Total returnb

   7.01%     (1.32)%     13.90%     21.05%     (9.70)%     6.92%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $289,898     $292,881     $347,336     $363,485     $450,549     $751,869  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses

   0.77% c   .78%     .76%     .78%     .75%     .72%  

Net investment income

   1.34% c   1.11%     1.36%     1.66%     1.35%     1.20%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   3.41%     14.06%     11.78%     12.26%     5.32%     26.44%  

 

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized

 

FRD-4

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999d  
    

Per share operating performance

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    13.44     $  14.09     $  13.18     $13.56     $18.28  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .07     .13     .15     .17     .17  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .86     (.31 )   1.58     2.17     (1.74 )
    

Total from investment operations

   .93     (.18 )   1.73     2.34     (1.57 )
    

Less distributions from:

                              

Net investment income

   (.13 )   (.18 )   (.01 )   (.46 )   (.29 )

Net realized gains

   (.44 )   (.29 )   (.81 )   (2.26 )   (2.86 )
    

Total distributions

   (.57 )   (.47 )   (.82 )   (2.72 )   (3.15 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    13.80     $  13.44     $  14.09     $13.18     $13.56  
    

Total returnb

   6.85%     (1.58)%     13.57%     20.71%     (10.84)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $126,672     $63,879     $11,831     $1,041     $   549  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses

   1.02% c   1.03%     1.01%     1.03%     1.01% c

Net investment income

   1.09% c   .86%     1.13%     1.44%     1.15% c

Portfolio turnover rate

   3.41%     14.06%     11.78%     12.26%     5.32%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cAnnualized

dFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

FRD-5

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 96.3%

             

Commercial Services 1.0%

             

ABM Industries Inc. 

   264,000      $ 4,065,600
           

Consumer Durables 4.5%

             

Leggett & Platt Inc. 

   487,500        9,993,750

Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. 

   241,400        8,813,514
           

              18,807,264
           

Consumer Non-Durables 8.4%

             

Alberto-Culver Co., A

   340,300        16,940,134

Altria Group Inc. 

   48,000        2,181,120

Lancaster Colony Corp. 

   92,800        3,587,648

Procter & Gamble Co. 

   46,000        4,102,280

Superior Uniform Group Inc. 

   276,600        3,089,622

Universal Corp. 

   115,800        4,898,340
           

              34,799,144
           

Electronic Technology 4.9%

             

Cohu Inc. 

   279,400        4,358,640

Diebold Inc. 

   374,900        16,214,425
           

              20,573,065
           

Energy Minerals .8%

             

Royal Dutch Petroleum Co., N.Y. shs. (Netherlands)

   70,300        3,277,386
           

Finance 30.0%

             

AFLAC Inc. 

   280,600        8,628,450

American International Group Inc. 

   223,855        12,352,319

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. 

   263,000        7,153,600

Erie Indemnity Co. 

   91,200        3,762,000

Fannie Mae

   191,900        12,941,736

Mercantile Bankshares Corp. 

   205,525        8,093,574

Mercury General Corp. 

   87,200        3,980,680

National Commerce Financial Corp. 

   570,200        12,652,738

Old Republic International Corp. 

   440,000        15,078,800

Peoples Bancorp Inc. 

   52,900        1,336,783

RLI Corp. 

   252,512        8,307,645

State Street Corp. 

   75,400        2,970,760

TrustCo Bank Corp. NY

   328,588        3,640,755

U.S. Bancorp. 

   87,749        2,149,851

Washington Mutual Inc. 

   429,300        17,730,090

Wilmington Trust Corp. 

   139,000        4,079,650
           

              124,859,431
           

Health Technology 8.6%

             

Becton, Dickinson & Co. 

   103,300        4,013,205

Hillenbrand Industries Inc. 

   256,500        12,940,425

Pall Corp. 

   39,800        895,500

Pfizer Inc. 

   122,000        4,166,300

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. 

   562,800        13,788,600
           

              35,804,030
           

Non-Energy Minerals 2.4%

             

Nucor Corp. 

   206,800        10,102,180
           

 

FRD-6

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Common Stocks (cont.)

               

Process Industries 4.6%

               

Bemis Co. Inc.

   98,600      $ 4,614,480  

Brady Corp., A

   114,400        3,815,240  

Donaldson Co. Inc.

   104,900        4,662,805  

Myers Industries Inc.

   641,147        6,090,896  
           


              19,183,421  
           


Producer Manufacturing 20.6%

               

Baldor Electric Co.

   59,233        1,220,200  

Carlisle Cos. Inc.

   154,300        6,505,288  

CIRCOR International Inc.

   255,350        4,552,890  

Dover Corp.

   210,600        6,309,576  

General Electric Co.

   450,000        12,906,000  

Graco Inc.

   447,075        14,306,400  

Kaydon Corp.

   153,600        3,194,880  

Roper Industries Inc.

   225,100        8,373,720  

Superior Industries International Inc.

   388,400        16,196,280  

Teleflex Inc.

   287,900        12,250,145  
           


              85,815,379  
           


Retail Trade 6.8%

               

Family Dollar Stores Inc.

   501,600        19,136,040  

Fresh Brands Inc.

   227,700        3,198,047  

Limited Brands Inc.

   379,046        5,875,213  
           


              28,209,300  
           


Technology Services 3.7%

               

Reynolds & Reynolds Co., A

   543,600        15,525,216  
           


Total Common Stocks (Cost $287,833,783)

            401,021,416  
           


Short Term Investment (Cost $16,407,871) 3.9%

               

aFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio

   16,407,871        16,407,871  
           


Total Investments (Cost $304,241,654) 100.2%

            417,429,287  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (.2)%

            (859,132 )
           


Net Assets 100.0%

          $ 416,570,155  
           


 

aSee Note 6 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

 

    See notes to financial statements.   FRD-7

 


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FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 304,241,654
    

Value

     417,429,287

Receivables:

      

Capital shares sold

     1,290,829

Dividends

     554,931
    

Total assets

     419,275,047
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Investment securities purchased

     1,958,352

Capital shares redeemed

     435,950

Affiliates

     296,199

Other liabilities

     14,391
    

Total liabilities

     2,704,892
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 416,570,155
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 2,337,125

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     113,187,633

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     1,528,960

Capital shares

     299,516,437
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 416,570,155
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 289,898,261
    

Shares outstanding

     20,786,899
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 13.95
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 126,671,894
    

Shares outstanding

     9,178,645
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 13.80
    

 

FRD-8

See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

      

Dividends

   $ 3,843,447
    

Expenses:

      

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,340,347

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     109,258

Transfer agent fees

     1,760

Custodian fees

     1,691

Reports to shareholders

     32,364

Professional fees

     11,316

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     2,070

Other

     6,152
    

Total expenses

     1,504,958
    

Net investment income

     2,338,489
    

Net realized gain (loss) from:

      

Investments

     1,999,722

Foreign currency transactions

     687
    

Net realized gain (loss)

     2,000,409

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     21,982,218
    

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     23,982,627
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 26,321,116
    

 

 

FRD-9

See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 2,338,489     $ 4,005,301  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     2,000,409       12,430,771  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     21,982,218       (21,892,359 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     26,321,116       (5,456,287 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (2,869,400 )     (4,426,633 )

Class 2

     (1,134,822 )     (372,154 )

Net realized gains:

                

Class 1

     (8,730,599 )     (6,786,420 )

Class 2

     (3,701,357 )     (588,470 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (16,436,178 )     (12,173,677 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (9,835,164 )     (39,872,739 )

Class 2

     59,760,784       55,095,055  
    

Total capital share transactions

     49,925,620       15,222,316  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     59,810,558       (2,407,648 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     356,759,597       359,167,245  
    

End of period

   $ 416,570,155     $ 356,759,597  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 2,337,125     $ 4,002,858  
    

 

 

FRD-10

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Franklin Rising Dividends Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 96.5% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is growth and income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollars equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

f. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   134,096     $ 1,876,267     1,165,077     $ 17,506,981  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   820,948       11,599,999     741,604       11,213,053  

Shares redeemed

   (1,748,850 )     (23,311,430 )   (4,810,513 )     (68,592,773 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (793,806 )   $ (9,835,164 )   (2,903,832 )   $ (39,872,739 )
    

Class 2 Shares:

                            

Shares sold

   4,123,278     $ 55,481,518     4,272,940     $ 59,907,271  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   345,935       4,836,179     64,042       960,624  

Shares redeemed

   (42,366 )     (556,913 )   (425,107 )     (5,772,840 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   4,426,847     $ 59,760,784     3,911,875     $ 55,095,055  
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity    Affiliation

Franklin Advisory Services LLC (Advisory Services)

  

Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

  

Administrative manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

  

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

  

Transfer agent

 

FRD-12

 


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FRANKLIN RISING DIVIDENDS SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (cont.)

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisory Services based on the net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate      Daily Net Assets

.75%

    

First $500 million

.625%

    

Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

.50%

    

Over $1 billion

 

Under an agreement with Advisory Services, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisory Services based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net asset of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) and losses differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to the differing treatment of wash sales and foreign currency transactions.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $304,709,698 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 118,877,694  

Unrealized depreciation

     (6,158,105 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 112,719,589  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $42,241,971 and $12,129,719, respectively.

 

6. INVESTMENT IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (the Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers Inc. (an affiliate of the advisor). Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

The Fund earned $66,515 of dividend income from investment in the Sweep Money Fund for the period ended June 30, 2003.

 

FRD-13

 


FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Franklin Small Cap Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The Fund invests primarily in investments of U.S. small-capitalization companies with market capitalization values not exceeding: (i) $1.5 billion; or (ii) the highest market capitalization value in the Russell 2000® Index; whichever is greater, at the time of purchase.1

 


 

The six months ended June 30, 2003, were generally positive for small-capitalization growth stocks. The equity market had a rocky start in 2003 but recovered as war in Iraq ended swiftly, corporate earnings improved, some economic indicators began to turn positive and more fiscal stimulus was pushed through Congress. Small-cap growth stocks in particular outperformed the broader market after the end of the Iraqi conflict was in sight.

 

During 2003’s first quarter, anticipation of an Iraqi conflict seemed to negatively influence investor sentiment and the economy, as decreased trading volumes and falling stock prices coincided with declining consumer confidence, decelerated consumer spending and relatively high unemployment. In the second quarter, the equity market rallied largely due to falling geopolitical risk and improving corporate earnings, which in turn fueled consumer confidence and business activity. Fears of price deflation sent mortgage rates lower, which pushed home sales and refinancings to surpass 2002’s historical records. On the corporate front, the 14.1% year-over-year improvement in first quarter aggregate Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) earnings appeared to help bolster investor sentiment.2 The technology sector was particularly strong, recording 20.9% year-over-year earnings improvement. Furthermore, expanding business activity for the nation’s service-producing industries accelerated during the period. For example, in the second quarter, non-manufacturing business activity rose 12.7% to 60.6%, marking the highest value since September 2000, according to the Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business®.3

 

1. The Russell 2000 Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represent approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index, as of 6/30/03.

2. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

3. The Non-Manufacturing ISM Report on Business is based on data compiled from monthly replies to questions asked of more than 370 purchasing and supply executives in over 62 different industries representing nine divisions from the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) categories.

 

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Additionally, manufacturing and non-manufacturing new orders jumped 6.0% and 9.8% in the second quarter. There was also passage of the $350 billion tax-cut and economic stimulus package.

 

Small-cap growth stocks typically have been sensitive to sudden market swings. During the reporting period, small-cap growth equities posted strong relative performance during the second quarter rally, and overall posted an 18.79% total return for the six months ended June 30, 2003, as measured by the benchmark Russell 2500 Growth Index.4 Large-cap equities, as measured by the S&P 500, posted an 11.75% total return.2 For the six-month period, the Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +12.98% cumulative total return.5

 

During the six months under review, Fund performance was boosted by our investments in sectors that have tended to benefit from a solid economic recovery, such as electronic technology, producer manufacturing, transportation and non-energy minerals. In particular, our electronic technology holdings were significant contributors to Fund performance. During the period, we had underweighted positions in some of the typically defensive sectors such as finance, health technology and retail trade. Our underweighted positions in finance and health technology hindered performance during the period, but our underweighted position in retail trade benefited performance.

 

4. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The Russell 2500 Growth Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures the performance of those Russell 2500 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

5. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Small Cap Fund

6/30/03

 

Company
Sector/Industry
  % of Total
Net Assets

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc.   2.0%
Electronic Technology    
Tektronix Inc.   1.8%
Electronic Technology    
Lam Research Corp.   1.7%
Electronic Technology    

Integrated Circuit

Systems Inc.

  1.7%
Electronic Technology    
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (Switzerland)   1.5%
Producer Manufacturing    
Affiliated Computer Services Inc., A   1.4%
Technology Services    
Micrel Inc.   1.3%
Electronic Technology    
National Instruments Corp.   1.3%
Technology Services    
Varco International Inc.   1.2%
Industrial Services    

Expeditors International

of Washington Inc.

  1.2%
Transportation    

 

The dollar value, number shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 15, 2003

TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 1, 2003

 

The prospectus is amended as follows:

 

1. In the performance chart on page FSC-3 of Class 2, the annual total return for the year 1998 is replaced with -0.98%.

 

2. The MANAGEMENT section on page FSC-5 is replaced with the following:

 

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Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers), One Franklin Parkway, San Mateo CA 94403-1906, is the Fund’s investment manager.

 

MANAGEMENT TEAM    The team responsible for managing the Fund is:

 

Michael McCarthy, CFA SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,  ADVISERS

Mr. McCarthy has been a manager of the Fund since its inception, and has been with Franklin Templeton Investments since 1992.

 

Edward B. Jamieson EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT,  ADVISERS

Mr. Jamieson has been a manager of the Fund since its inception, and has been with Franklin Templeton Investments since 1987.

 

Aidan O’Connell  
VICE PRESIDENT,
ADVISERS

Mr. O’Connell has been a manager of the Fund since 1998, and has been with Franklin Templeton Investments since 1998.

 

The Fund pays Advisers a fee for managing the Fund’s assets. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002, the management fee, before any reduction, was 0.53% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Under an agreement by Advisers to reduce its fees to reflect reduced services resulting from the Fund’s investment in a Franklin Templeton money fund, the Fund paid 0.48% of its average daily net assets to Advisers for its services. This reduction is required by the Board and an SEC order.

 

3. In the FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS on page FSC-6, the rate of expenses to average net assets for the year 2002 is replaced with 1.04%.

 

Please keep this supplement for future reference.

 

 

 

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                                

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.79     $ 17.97     $ 21.25     $ 26.87     $ 13.72     $ 15.05  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                                

Net investment income (loss)a

     (.01 )     (.02 )     .09       .11       (.01 )     .07  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.67       (5.09 )     (3.28 )     (3.81 )     13.25       (.20 )
    

Total from investment operations

     1.66       (5.11 )     (3.19 )     (3.70 )     13.24       (.13 )
    

Less distributions from:

                                                

Net investment income

           (.07 )     (.09 )           (.08 )     (.01 )

Net realized gains

                       (1.92 )     (.01 )     (1.19 )
    

Total distributions

           (.07 )     (.09 )     (1.92 )     (.09 )     (1.20 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.45     $ 12.79     $ 17.97     $ 21.25     $ 26.87     $ 13.72  
    

Total returnb

     12.98%       (28.52)%       (15.02)%       (14.60)%       96.94%       (.98)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 168,766     $ 164,350     $ 266,694     $ 387,474     $ 488,062     $ 315,460  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                                

Expenses

     .79% c     .79%       .76%       .75%       .77%       .77%  

Net investment income (loss)

     (.18)% c     (.16)%       .50%       .42%       (.05)%       .51%  

Portfolio turnover rate

     16.48%       29.59%       37.94%       19.49%       39.49%       53.01%  

 

 

a Based on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
b Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
c Annualized

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,  
   
       2002     2001     2000     1999c  
    

Per share operating performance

                                        

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 12.70     $ 17.85     $ 21.14     $ 26.80     $ 14.25  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                        

Net investment income (loss)

     (.03 )     (.06 )     .03       .12       (.04 )

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.66       (5.05 )     (3.25 )     (3.86 )     12.68  
    

Total from investment operations

     1.63       (5.11 )     (3.22 )     (3.74 )     12.64  
    

Less distributions from:

                                        

Net investment income

           (.04 )     (.07 )           (.08 )

Net realized gains

                       (1.92 )     (.01 )
    

Total distributions

           (.04 )     (.07 )     (1.92 )     (.09 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.33     $ 12.70     $ 17.85     $ 21.14     $ 26.80  
    

Total returna

     12.83%       (28.68)%       (15.25)%       (14.76)%       89.05%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                        

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 586,131     $ 415,952     $ 401,663     $ 301,420     $ 6,156  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                        

Expenses

     1.04% b     1.04%       1.01%       1.00%       1.02% b

Net investment income (loss)

     (.43)% b     (.41)%       .19%       .49%       (.18)% b

Portfolio turnover rate

     16.48%       29.59%       37.94%       19.49%       39.49%  

 

aTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

bAnnualized

cFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     SHARES    VALUE

Common Stocks 86.7%

           

Commercial Services 4.1%

           

aAquantive Inc.

   194,500    $ 2,042,250

aCorporate Executive Board Co.

   110,000      4,490,200

aDoubleClick Inc.

   191,700      1,773,225

Fair Isaac Inc.

   75,255      3,871,870

aLamar Advertising Co., A

   32,000      1,126,720

aLearning Tree International Inc.

   52,000      812,760

aMaximus Inc.

   250,000      6,907,500

Pittston Brinks Group

   209,400      3,050,958

aPRG-Schultz International Inc.

   309,200      1,824,280

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.

   21,200      554,168

aResources Connection Inc.

   74,600      1,779,956

Robert Half International Inc.

   19,000      359,860

aValueClick Inc.

   348,900      2,103,867
         

            30,697,614
         

Communications .8%

           

aAlaska Communications Systems Holdings Inc.

   86,900      305,888

CenturyTel Inc.

   40,900      1,425,365

aNII Holdings Inc., B

   105,600      4,041,312
         

            5,772,565
         

Consumer Non-Durables .5%

           

Adolph Coors Co., B

   46,600      2,282,468

Wolverine World Wide Inc.

   84,800      1,633,248
         

            3,915,716
         

Consumer Services 4.3%

           

aArgosy Gaming Co.

   175,000      3,659,250

aEntercom Communications Corp.

   62,000      3,038,620

aEntravision Communications Corp.

   735,000      8,342,250

aHispanic Broadcasting Corp., A

   226,100      5,754,245

aInsight Communications Co. Inc., A

   90,400      1,191,472

aJack in the Box Inc.

   72,200      1,610,060

aMediacom Communications Corp., A

   362,600      3,578,862

aRadio One Inc.

   39,500      705,470

aRadio One Inc., D

   42,900      762,333

aStation Casinos Inc.

   137,100      3,461,775
         

            32,104,337
         

Distribution Services .6%

           

aFisher Scientific International Inc.

   59,500      2,076,550

aPerformance Food Group Co.

   70,300      2,601,100
         

            4,677,650
         

Electronic Technology 20.5%

           

aAdvanced Energy Industries Inc.

   375,000      5,343,750

aAdvanced Fibre Communications Inc.

   213,600      3,475,272

aAnaren Inc.

   240,200      2,250,674

aAvocent Corp.

   177,100      5,300,603

aCatapult Communications Corp.

   38,100      404,622

aCoherent Inc.

   300,000      7,104,000

aCredence Systems Corp.

   350,000      2,964,500

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

             

Electronic Technology (cont.)

             

aCymer Inc. 

   150,000      $ 4,801,500

aDRS Technologies Inc. 

   164,400        4,590,048

aElectro Scientific Industries Inc. 

   144,800        2,195,168

aEMCORE Corp. 

   89,200        292,576

aIntegrated Circuit Systems Inc. 

   403,300        12,675,719

aIntegrated Device Technology Inc. 

   385,000        4,254,250

aIntersil Corp. 

   136,200        3,624,282

aL-3 Communications Holdings Inc. 

   117,500        5,110,075

aLam Research Corp. 

   700,000        12,747,000

aLattice Semiconductor Corp. 

   413,900        3,406,397

aMcDATA Corp., A

   415,000        6,088,050

aMicrel Inc. 

   934,100        9,705,299

aNovellus Systems Inc. 

   137,700        5,042,712

aPLX Technology Inc. 

   265,000        1,044,100

aPMC-Sierra Inc. (Canada)

   166,502        1,953,068

aPolycom Inc. 

   140,300        1,944,558

aSemtech Corp. 

   630,000        8,971,200

aStratex Networks Inc. 

   61,100        195,520

aSynopsys Inc. 

   102,400        6,333,440

aTektronix Inc. 

   638,500        13,791,600

aVarian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc. 

   499,700        14,871,072

aVitesse Semiconductor Corp. 

   855,600        4,209,552
           

              154,690,607
           

Energy Minerals 2.5%

             

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., A

   115,000        3,175,150

Chesapeake Energy Corp. 

   331,900        3,352,190

Frontier Oil Corp. 

   21,100        320,720

aNewfield Exploration Co. 

   180,000        6,759,000

aSpinnaker Exploration Co. 

   90,000        2,358,000

aTom Brown Inc. 

   115,000        3,195,850
           

              19,160,910
           

Finance 7.4%

             

American Capital Strategies Ltd. 

   214,500        5,349,630

Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. 

   111,800        3,588,780

Federated Investors Inc., B

   192,900        5,289,318

aFinancial Federal Corp. 

   175,000        4,270,000

General Growth Properties Inc. 

   52,000        3,246,880

Glenborough Realty Trust Inc. 

   49,000        938,350

aInvestment Technology Group Inc. 

   55,000        1,023,000

Labranche & Co. Inc. 

   275,000        5,689,750

MeriStar Hospitality Corp. 

   271,784        1,396,970

National Commerce Financial Corp. 

   103,800        2,303,322

Radian Group Inc. 

   77,676        2,846,825

aSilicon Valley Bancshares

   145,100        3,454,831

SL Green Realty Corp. 

   80,000        2,791,200

TCF Financial Corp. 

   85,000        3,386,400

Waddell & Reed Financial Inc., A

   200,000        5,134,000

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

             

Finance (cont.)

             

Westcorp

   75,000      $ 2,100,000

aWFS Financial Inc.

   85,100        2,851,701
           

              55,660,957
           

Health Services 3.3%

             

aCoventry Health Care Inc.

   123,800        5,714,608

aLifePoint Hospitals Inc.

   167,500        3,507,450

aPharmaceutical Product Development Inc.

   166,800        4,792,164

aRenal Care Group Inc.

   137,350        4,836,093

aSelect Medical Corp.

   98,400        2,443,272

aSierra Health Services Inc.

   179,400        3,588,000
           

              24,881,587
           

Health Technology 7.2%

             

aAlkermes Inc.

   100,000        1,075,000

Alpharma Inc., A

   140,400        3,032,640

aCerus Corp.

   128,700        969,111

aCIMA Labs Inc.

   31,600        849,724

aConceptus Inc.

   435,000        6,111,750

aFirst Horizon Pharmaceutical Corp.

   654,400        2,584,880

Galen Holdings PLC, ADR (United Kingdom)

   100,000        3,500,000

aIntegra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.

   85,900        2,266,042

aInterMune Inc.

   200,000        3,222,000

aKosan Biosciences Inc.

   466,100        2,749,990

aNPS Pharmaceuticals Inc.

   165,000        4,016,100

aOSI Pharmaceuticals Inc.

   261,400        8,419,694

aThoratec Corp.

   296,100        4,411,890

aUnited Therapeutics Corp.

   179,900        3,918,222

aVarian Medical Systems Inc.

   112,000        6,447,840

aVentana Medical Systems Inc.

   42,700       

1,160,586

             

54,735,469

Industrial Services 5.0%

             

aAllied Waste Industries Inc.

   250,000        2,512,500

aAtwood Oceanics Inc.

   59,200        1,607,280

aCore Laboratories NV (Netherlands)

   100,000        1,080,000

aGrey Wolf Inc.

   568,800        2,297,952

aHydril Co.

   29,314        798,807

aOil States International Inc.

   200,000        2,420,000

aPride International Inc.

   270,000        5,081,400

aRowan Cos. Inc.

   225,000        5,040,000

aSuperior Energy Services Inc.

   285,000        2,701,800

aTrico Marine Services Inc.

   88,000        344,960

aVarco International Inc.

   475,000        9,310,000

aWaste Connections Inc.

   131,600       

4,612,580

             

37,807,279

Non-Energy Minerals 1.8%

             

Lafarge North America Inc.

   100,000        3,090,000

Olin Corp.

   500,000        8,550,000

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

   108,800       

2,252,160

             

13,892,160

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

             

Process Industries 3.6%

             

Bowater Inc.

   50,000      $ 1,872,500

Bunge Ltd.

   237,300        6,786,780

aCUNO Inc.

   12,800        462,336

aFMC Corp.

   187,100        4,234,073

Minerals Technologies Inc.

   75,000        3,649,500

Nova Chemicals Corp. (Canada)

   300,000        5,712,000

Valspar Corp.

   100,300       

4,234,666

             

26,951,855

Producer Manufacturing 6.8%

             

CNH Global NV (Netherlands)

   130,000        1,240,200

aFlowserve Corp.

   325,000        6,392,750

aGentex Corp.

   300,000        9,183,000

Gibraltar Steel Corp.

   148,100        3,033,088

aMettler-Toledo International Inc. (Switzerland)

   305,600        11,200,240

Milacron Inc.

   330,800        1,617,612

Oshkosh Truck Corp.

   65,000        3,855,800

Pentair Inc.

   60,000        2,343,600

aVarian Inc.

   195,100        6,764,117

aWilson Greatbatch Technologies Inc.

   150,000       

5,415,000

             

51,045,407

Retail Trade 3.9%

             

aCharming Shoppes Inc.

   1,125,000        5,591,250

Foot Locker Inc.

   400,000        5,300,000

Fred’s Inc.

   140,000        5,205,200

aJ. Jill Group Inc.

   250,000        4,210,000

aThe Men’s Wearhouse Inc.

   42,000        917,700

aTuesday Morning Corp.

   275,000        7,232,500

aUrban Outfitters Inc.

   25,200       

904,680

             

29,361,330

Technology Services 10.4%

             

aAffiliated Computer Services Inc., A

   238,200        10,892,886

aAsk Jeeves Inc.

   153,100        2,105,125

aAspen Technology Inc.

   925,000        4,440,000

aBearingpoint Inc.

   211,300        2,039,045

aBorland Software Corp.

   545,000        5,324,650

aCognizant Technology Solutions Corp., A

   157,300        3,831,828

aDocumentum Inc.

   58,600        1,152,662

aEntrust Inc.

   750,000        2,205,000

aHyperion Solutions Corp.

   52,700        1,779,152

aInformatica Corp.

   500,000        3,455,000

aInterwoven Inc.

   35,600        79,032

aMercury Interactive Corp.

   98,300        3,795,363

aMicromuse Inc.

   370,000        2,956,300

aNational Instruments Corp.

   250,000        9,445,000

aNetIQ Corp.

   277,500        4,290,150

aOverture Services Inc.

   110,600        2,005,178

aQuest Software Inc.

   319,000        3,796,100

aRetek Inc.

   175,000        1,120,000

aRSA Security Inc.

   287,400        3,089,550

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Common Stocks (cont.)

               

Technology Services (cont.)

               

aSapient Corp.

   758,400      $ 2,100,768  

aUnited Online Inc.

   45,200        1,145,368  

aVerity Inc.

   302,600        3,830,916  

awebMethods Inc.

   209,390        1,702,341  

aWind River Systems Inc.

   585,000       

2,228,850

 

             

78,810,264

 

Transportation 3.4%

               

Airborne Inc.

   84,750        1,771,275  

aAlaska Air Group Inc.

   61,100        1,310,595  

aAtlantic Coast Airlines Holdings Inc.

   248,000        3,345,520  

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

   216,800        7,709,408  

CNF Inc.

   15,100        383,238  

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.

   267,100        9,252,344  

SkyWest Inc.

   120,000       

2,287,200

 

             

26,059,580

 

Utilities .6%

               

Atmos Energy Corp.

   75,000        1,860,000  

Energen Corp.

   60,000        1,998,000  

aSierra Pacific Resources Co.

   54,700       

324,918

 

             

4,182,918

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $611,705,387)

           

654,408,205

 

Preferred Stocks

               

Electronic Technology

               

a,b3Ware Inc., pfd., A-1

   6,968        65,499  

a,b3Ware Inc., pfd., D

   41,093         
           


Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $294,675)

            65,499  
           


Total Long Term Investments (Cost $612,000,062)

            654,473,704  
           


Short Term Investment (Cost $106,141,916) 14.1%

               

cFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio

   106,141,916        106,141,916  
           


Total Investments (Cost $718,141,978) 100.8%

            760,615,620  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (.8)%

            (5,717,757 )
           


Net Assets 100.0%

          $ 754,897,863  
           


 

aNon-income producing

bSee Note 7 regarding restricted securities.

cSee Note 6 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 718,141,978
    

Value

     760,615,620

Receivables:

      

Investment securities sold

     1,348,951

Capital shares sold

     1,188,523

Dividends

     152,790
    

Total assets

     763,305,884
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Investment securities purchased

     7,289,782

Capital shares redeemed

     374,342

Affiliates

     668,664

Other liabilities

     75,233
    

Total liabilities

     8,408,021
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 754,897,863
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

   $ (1,131,969)

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     42,473,642

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (165,930,649)

Capital shares

     879,486,839
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 754,897,863
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 168,766,491
    

Shares outstanding

     11,682,723
    

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.45
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 586,131,372
    

Shares outstanding

     40,915,857
    

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 14.33
    

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

(Net of foreign taxes and fees $15,748)

        

Dividends

   $ 1,905,074  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,502,119  

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     775,975  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     580,731  

Reports to shareholders

     123,483  

Other

     54,735  
    


Total expenses

     3,037,043  
    


Net investment income (loss)

     (1,131,969 )
    


Realized and unrealized gains and (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     (38,800,662 )

Foreign currency transactions

     (1,141 )
    


Net realized gain (loss)

     (38,801,803 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     122,647,318  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     83,845,515  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 82,713,546  
    


 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)  and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

    

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2003

    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income (loss)

   $    (1,131,969 )   $ (1,931,994 )

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (38,801,803 )     (80,346,044 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     122,647,318       (129,271,878 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     82,713,546       (211,549,916 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

           (968,151 )

Class 2

           (994,005 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

           (1,962,156 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (14,895,796 )     (25,542,310 )

Class 2

     106,778,437       150,999,228  
    

Total capital share transactions

     91,882,641       125,456,918  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     174,596,187       (88,055,154 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     580,301,676       668,356,830  
    

End of period

   $ 754,897,863     $ 580,301,676  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $    (1,131,969 )   $  
    

 

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN SMALL CAP FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Franklin Small Cap Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund’s investment objective is capital growth.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate on a specified date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (cont.)

 

Distributions received by the Fund from securities may be a return of capital (ROC). Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the securities, and any distributions in excess of the cost basis are recognized as capital gains.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each Fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each Fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Share sold

   212,003     $ 2,834,481     1,153,418     $ 18,182,473  

Shares issued on merger (Note 8)a

   131,849       1,739,071     1,202,758       20,098,091  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

             63,569       968,152  

Shares redeemed

   (1,506,350 )     (19,469,348 )   (4,419,152 )     (64,791,026 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (1,162,498 )   $ (14,895,796 )   (1,999,407 )   $ (25,542,310 )
    

Class 2 Shares:

                            

Share sold

   10,121,198     $ 131,742,803     23,004,447     $ 326,745,200  

Shares issued on merger (Note 8)a

   986,724       12,916,332     36,720       609,184  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

             65,654       994,005  

Shares redeemed

   (2,934,667 )     (37,880,698 )   (12,868,867 )     (177,349,161 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   8,173,255     $ 106,778,437     10,237,954     $ 150,999,228  
    

 

aOn May 1, 2002, The Fund acquired the net assets of Frankin Global Health Care Securities Fund in a taxable exchange pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the Franklin Global Health Care Securities Fund shareholders.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)   Administrative manager
Franklin Advisers, Inc. (Advisers)   Investment manager
Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)   Principal underwriter
Franklin/Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)   Transfer Agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate      Daily Net Assets

.55%      First $500 million
.45%      Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion
.40%      Over $1 billion, up to and including $1.5 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $1.5 billion.

 

The Fund pays an administration fee to FT Services of .25% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2008

   $ 11,665,898

2009

     23,790,865

2010

     89,640,011
    

     $ 125,096,774
    

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund has deferred capital losses and deferred currency losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $1,879,520 and $247, respectively. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments for foreign currency transactions.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and foreign currency transactions.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES (cont.)

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $718,157,446 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 114,126,136  

Unrealized depreciation

     (71,667,962 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation

   $ 42,458,174  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $141,140,417 and $90,014,890, respectively.

 

6. INVESTMENT IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (the Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers or one of its affiliates. Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money fund, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund. The Fund earned $406,744 of dividend income from investment in the Sweep Money Fund for the period ended June 30, 2003.

 

7. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

At June 30, 2003, investments in securities included issues that are restricted or illiquid. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, may have contractual restrictions on resale, and are valued under methods approved by the Board of Trustees as reflecting fair value. A security may also be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market or if its valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. At June 30, 2003, the Fund held investments in restricted and illiquid securities that were valued under approved methods by the Trustees, as follows:

 

Shares    Issuer    Acquisition
Date
   Cost    Value

6,968   

3 Ware Inc., pfd, A-1

   12/17/02      65,499    $ 65,499
41,093   

3 Ware Inc., pfd., D

   7/28/00    $ 229,176      —  
                     

Total Restricted Securities (.01% of net assets)

               $ 65,499
                     

 

8. MERGER OF FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY SECURITIES FUND

 

On May 1, 2003, the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust Franklin Small Cap Fund acquired the net assets of the Franklin Technology Securities Fund pursuant to a plan of reorganization. The merger was accomplished by a taxable exchange, and accounted for as a purchase.

 

The selected financial information and shares outstanding immediately before and after the acquisition were as follows:

 

     Class 1    Class 2
    
Fund Name    Net Assets    NAV    Shares    Net Assets    NAV    Shares
    

Franklin Technology Securities Fund

   $ 1,739,071    $ 3.30    527,220    $ 12,916,332    $ 3.28    3,942,678

Franklin Small Cap Fund

     158,617,460      13.19    12,023,169      483,814,924      13.09    36,965,893

Franklin Small Cap Fund - post merger

   $ 160,356,531    $ 13.19    12,155,018    $ 496,731,256    $ 13.09    37,952,617

 

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FRANKLIN SMALL CAP VALUE SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund seeks long-term total return. The Fund invests primarily in investments of small capitalization companies that the Fund’s manager believes are undervalued.

 


 

This semiannual report for Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, the U.S. economy continued to be mixed, despite the Federal Reserve Board’s (the Fed’s) 25 basis-point (0.25%) federal funds target rate cut in June 2003, which brought short-term interest rates to a 45-year low of 1.00%. Low interest rates helped keep the housing market strong. Corporate earnings seemed to improve, and businesses began to spend more on refurbishing their technologies. However, unemployment remained relatively high, weighing on consumer sentiment. For the period under review, small capitalization stocks generally ended in positive territory. Within the small capitalization universe, growth stocks marginally outpaced their value-oriented counterparts, according to the Frank Russell Company.

 

Our value investment strategy focuses on securities selling at low prices compared with our analysis of the underlying companies’ earnings, cash flow, book value and/or sales. We also search for understated assets such as real estate, tax-loss carry forwards or valuable intangibles such as patents or distribution networks. We even consider “fallen angels” — former growth companies that have suffered setbacks and sharp share price declines but in our view still retain significant long-term potential. As patient investors, we can benefit from such bargains if other investors eventually recognize their value and bid up share prices over time.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2003, Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +9.62% cumulative total return but underperformed the benchmark Russell 2000® Value Index, which rose 16.49% during the same time.1 Broader stock market performance was mixed compared with the Fund’s, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500)

 

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges. The Russell 2000 Value Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures performance of those Russell 2000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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and technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (Nasdaq) rallied to return 9.02%, 11.75% and 21.90%, respectively, over the six-month reporting period.2

 

We were pleased with our investments in the energy minerals sector, including gains in coal stocks. However, some of our transportation holdings were disappointing, possibly due to continued terrorist threats, the war in Iraq and the economic impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak. Such losses were mitigated by gains in selected portfolio holdings across disparate sectors, and included successful buyouts of three of our portfolio stocks. Holly Corp. was acquired by Frontier Oil; Airborne was bought out by Deutsche Post; and Clayton Homes was picked up by Berkshire Hathaway — the latter two at premiums to their prior day closing prices.

 

We remain steadfast and committed to our value investment strategy as we actively seek to take advantage of opportunities to buy what we consider undervalued, high-quality companies with strong underlying fundamentals. We apply our strategy attempting to position the Fund for strong long-term performance. As always, we value your support and welcome your questions and comments.

 

 

2. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow®) is price-weighted based on the average market price of stocks of 30 blue chip companies that are generally considered industry leaders. Total return for the Dow is calculated by Wilshire Associates, Inc. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The Nasdaq measures all domestic and international common stocks listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The index is market value-weighted and includes over 4,000 companies.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company
Sector/Industry
   % of Total
Net Assets
 

Russ Berrie & Co. Inc.    2.2 %
Consumer Durables       
Peabody Energy Corp.    2.1 %
Energy Minerals       
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (Switzerland)    2.0 %
Producer Manufacturing       
Consol Energy Inc.    2.0 %
Energy Minerals       
Avocent Corp.    1.9 %
Electronic Technology       
Teekay Shipping Corp. (Bahamas)    1.9 %
Transportation       
Arch Coal Inc.    1.8 %
Energy Minerals       
SkyWest Inc.    1.8 %
Transportation       
Superior Industries International Inc.    1.6 %
Producer Manufacturing       
Brown Shoe Co. Inc.    1.6 %
Consumer Non-Durables       

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998c  
    

Per share operating performance

                                    

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    9.70     $  10.97     $    9.86     $    7.90     $    7.79     $10.00  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .03     .07     .11     .10     .05     .02  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .90     (1.01 )   1.29     1.89     .08     (2.23 )
    

Total from investment operations

   .93     (.94 )   1.40     1.99     .13     (2.21 )
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.03 )   (.05 )   (.05 )   (.03 )   (.02 )    

Net realized gains

       (.28 )   (.24 )            
    

Total distributions

   (.03 )   (.33 )   (.29 )   (.03 )   (.02 )    
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $  10.60     $    9.70     $  10.97     $    9.86     $    7.90     $  7.79  
    

Total returnb

   9.62%     (9.05)%     14.21%     25.23%     1.65%     (22.10)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $29,545     $28,720     $32,604     $19,455     $11,320     $9,013  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses

   .76% d   .76%     .77%     .84%     .81%     .83% d

Net investment income

   .66% d   .63%     1.07%     1.13%     .65%     .95% d

Portfolio turnover rate

   5.07%     5.11%     40.54%     42.47%     61.23%     22.79%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cFor the period May 1, 1998 (effective date) to December 31, 1998.
dAnnualized

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2002
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999c  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $      9.61     $    10.89     $    9.81     $  7.88     $  7.97  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .02     .04     .08     .08     .05  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .89     (1.00 )   1.28     1.88     (.12 )
    

Total from investment operations

   .91     (.96 )   1.36     1.96     (.07 )
    

Less distributions from:

                              

Net investment income

   (.02 )   (.04 )   (.04 )   (.03 )   (.02 )

Net realized gains

       (.28 )   (.24 )        
    

Total distributions

   (.02 )   (.32 )   (.28 )   (.03 )   (.02 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    10.50     $      9.61     $    10.89     $  9.81     $  7.88  
    

Total returnb

   9.49%     (9.26)%     13.79%     25.02%     (.90)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $198,097     $125,302     $34,282     $7,209     $1,263  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses

   1.01% d   1.01%     1.02%     1.09%     1.06% d

Net investment income

   .41% d   .38%     .81%     .90%     .62% d

Portfolio turnover rate

   5.07%     5.11%     40.54%     42.47%     61.23%  

 

 

a Based on average shares outstanding.

b Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

c For the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

d Annualized

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Closed End Mutual Funds .6%

             

High Income Opportunity Fund Inc.

   71,500      $ 531,960

High Yield Income Fund Inc.

   34,200        189,468

Managed High Income Portfolio Inc.

   73,000       

542,390

Total Closed End Mutual Funds (Cost $1,492,131)

           

1,263,818

Common Stocks 94.6%

             

Commercial Services .8%

             

ABM Industries Inc.

   120,000       

1,848,000

Consumer Durables 7.9%

             

Action Performance Cos. Inc.

   130,300        2,475,700

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

   50,000        2,525,000

Clayton Homes Inc.

   112,100        1,406,855

D.R. Horton Inc.

   14,250        400,425

aHooker Furniture Corp.

   25,100        617,209

La-Z-Boy Inc.

   97,000        2,170,860

M/I Schottenstein Homes Inc.

   7,000        298,760

aMonaco Coach Corp.

   190,000        2,912,700

Russ Berrie & Co. Inc.

   140,000       

5,111,400

             

17,918,909

Consumer Non-Durables 4.6%

             

Brown Shoe Co. Inc.

   125,000        3,725,000

Oshkosh B’Gosh Inc., A

   35,000        945,000

Standard Commercial Corp.

   48,500        824,500

aTimberland Co., A

   67,500        3,568,050

aTommy Hilfiger Corp.

   115,800        1,069,992

Wolverine World Wide Inc.

   13,000       

250,380

             

10,382,922

Consumer Services 2.6%

             

aAztar Corp.

   185,000        2,980,350

Intrawest Corp. (Canada)

   225,000       

2,965,500

             

5,945,850

Electronic Technology 4.1%

             

aAvocent Corp.

   145,000        4,339,850

Cohu Inc.

   105,000        1,638,000

Diebold Inc.

   80,000        3,460,000

aSPACEHAB Inc.

   13,500       

12,825

             

9,450,675

Energy Minerals 7.6%

             

Arch Coal Inc.

   180,000        4,136,400

Consol Energy Inc.

   196,000        4,457,040

Holly Corp.

   30,000        828,000

aNuevo Energy Co.

   110,600        1,929,970

Peabody Energy Corp.

   140,000        4,702,600

aPioneer Natural Resources Co.

   45,000       

1,174,500

             

17,228,510

Finance 10.9%

             

American National Insurance Co.

   30,000        2,591,790

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

   96,000        2,611,200

Chemical Financial Corp.

   1,200        35,760

First Indiana Corp.

   42,500        727,600

Hancock Holding Co.

   35,000        1,647,100

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

             

Finance (cont.)

             

Harleysville Group Inc.

   95,000      $ 2,186,900

IPC Holdings Ltd. (Bermuda)

   85,000        2,847,500

Peoples Bancorp Inc.

   67,000        1,693,090

The PMI Group Inc.

   65,000        1,744,600

Presidential Life Corp.

   190,000        2,680,900

RLI Corp.

   110,000        3,619,000

StanCorp Financial Group Inc.

   45,000       

2,349,900

             

24,735,340

Health Technology 1.0%

             

ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc.

   55,000        921,800

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc.

   57,000       

1,396,500

             

2,318,300

Industrial Services 5.6%

             

aAtwood Oceanics Inc.

   85,000        2,307,750

ENSCO International Inc.

   27,500        739,750

aGlobal Industries Ltd.

   525,000        2,530,500

GlobalSantaFe Corp.

   17,500        408,450

aOffshore Logistics Inc.

   108,300        2,355,525

aOil States International Inc.

   151,000        1,827,100

aRowan Cos. Inc.

   100,000        2,240,000

aTransocean Inc.

   13,000       

285,610

             

12,694,685

Non-Energy Minerals 2.9%

             

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

   165,000        3,415,500

United States Steel Corp.

   200,000       

3,274,000

             

6,689,500

Process Industries 7.4%

             

AptarGroup Inc.

   70,000        2,520,000

Bunge Ltd.

   130,000        3,718,000

Cabot Corp.

   90,000        2,583,000

Myers Industries Inc.

   193,400        1,837,300

Olin Corp.

   160,000        2,736,000

RPM International Inc.

   250,000       

3,437,500

             

16,831,800

Producer Manufacturing 19.6%

             

American Woodmark Corp.

   10,600        493,536

aCable Design Technologies Corp.

   204,000        1,458,600

Carlisle Cos. Inc.

   20,000        843,200

CIRCOR International Inc.

   105,000        1,872,150

CNH Global NV (Netherlands)

   97,000        925,380

aGenlyte Group Inc.

   50,000        1,748,500

Graco Inc.

   104,400        3,340,800

JLG Industries Inc.

   107,400        730,320

Lancaster Colony Corp.

   60,000        2,319,600

aLone Star Technologies Inc.

   125,000        2,647,500

aMettler-Toledo International Inc. (Switzerland)

   125,000        4,581,250

aMueller Industries Inc.

   120,000        3,253,200

aPowell Industries Inc.

   72,300        1,058,472

Roper Industries Inc.

   100,000        3,720,000

Stewart & Stevenson Services Inc.

   78,000        1,228,500

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     SHARES      VALUE  

Common Stocks (cont.)

               

Producer Manufacturing (cont)

               

Superior Industries International Inc.

   90,000      $ 3,753,000  

Teleflex Inc.

   68,000        2,893,400  

Thomas Industries Inc.

   50,000        1,352,500  

Timken Co.

   44,800        784,448  

aTower Automotive Inc.

   89,500        327,570  

Watts Industries Inc., A

   110,000        1,963,500  

York International Corp.

   145,000       

3,393,000

 

             

44,688,426

 

Retail Trade 6.4%

               

aAmerican Eagle Outfitters Inc.

   100,000        1,812,000  

Dillards Inc., A

   210,000        2,828,700  

Fresh Brands Inc.

   18,000        252,810  

aLinens ‘n Things Inc.

   115,000        2,715,150  

aThe Men’s Wearhouse Inc.

   165,000        3,605,250  

aWest Marine Inc.

   120,000        2,101,200  

aZale Corp.

   29,000       

1,160,000

 

             

14,475,110

 

Technology Services 2.3%

               

aNetIQ Corp.

   115,000        1,777,900  

Reynolds & Reynolds Co., A

   125,000       

3,570,000

 

             

5,347,900

 

Transportation 10.5%

               

Airborne Inc.

   70,000        1,463,000  

aAtlantic Coast Airlines Holdings Inc.

   267,500        3,608,575  

aDollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc.

   120,000        2,226,000  

aMidwest Express Holdings Inc.

   71,000        186,020  

aOMI Corp.

   575,000        3,542,000  

Overseas Shipholding Group Inc.

   100,000        2,201,000  

SkyWest Inc.

   210,000        4,002,600  

Teekay Shipping Corp. (Bahamas)

   100,000        4,290,000  

Tidewater Inc.

   80,000       

2,349,600

 

             

23,868,795

 

Utilities .4%

               

aSierra Pacific Resources Co.

   168,000       

997,920

 

Total Common Stocks (Cost $201,870,992)

           

215,422,642

 

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $203,363,123)

           

216,686,460

 

Short Term Investment (Cost $14,837,624) 6.5%

               

bFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio

   14,837,624       

14,837,624

 

Total Investments (Cost $218,200,747) 101.7%

            231,524,084  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (1.7)%

           

(3,881,556

)

Net Assets 100.0%

          $

227,642,528

 

 

aNon-income producing
bSee Note 6 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (Unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 218,200,747  
    


Value

     231,524,084  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     644,110  

Capital shares sold

     409,674  

Dividends

     117,700  
    


Total assets

     232,695,568  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     4,232,352  

Capital shares redeemed

     602,954  

Affiliates

     208,105  

Other liabilities

     9,629  
    


Total liabilities

     5,053,040  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 227,642,528  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 389,320  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     13,323,337  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (4,697,421 )

Capital shares

     218,627,292  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 227,642,528  
    


Class 1:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 29,545,419  
    


Shares outstanding

     2,786,263  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.60  
    


Class 2:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 198,097,109  
    


Shares outstanding

     18,863,191  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.50  
    


 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

Dividends

   $ 1,249,581  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     510,046  

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     131,761  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     187,032  

Transfer agent fees

     939  

Custodian fees

     682  

Reports to shareholders

     18,536  

Professional fees

     5,417  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     788  

Other

     2,818  
    


Total expenses

     858,019  
    


Net investment income

     391,562  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (3,307,217 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     23,413,708  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     20,106,491  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 20,498,053  
    


 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 391,562     $ 510,537  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     (3,307,217 )     (1,240,229 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     23,413,708       (15,328,688 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     20,498,053       (16,058,380 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (92,314 )     (158,450 )

Class 2

     (419,082 )     (299,301 )

Net realized gains:

                

Class 1

           (959,618 )

Class 2

           (2,093,611 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (511,396 )     (3,510,980 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (1,548,175 )     1,083,853  

Class 2

     55,182,069       105,621,633  
    

Total capital share transactions

     53,633,894       106,705,486  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     73,620,551       87,136,126  

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     154,021,977       66,885,851  
    

End of period

   $ 227,642,528     $ 154,021,977  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 389,320     $ 509,154  
    

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Franklin Small Cap Value Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is non-diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund’s investment objective is total return.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

d. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each Fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each Fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

e. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

f. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   106,287     $ 1,037,649     1,067,913     $ 12,265,267  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   8,652       92,314     97,904       1,118,068  

Shares redeemed

   (288,856 )     (2,678,138 )   (1,177,077 )     (12,299,482 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (173,917 )   $ (1,548,175 )   (11,260 )   $ 1,083,853  
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   7,000,470     $ 66,943,988     10,964,657     $ 116,028,421  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   39,648       419,082     211,202       2,392,912  

Shares redeemed

   (1,214,146 )     (12,181,001 )   (1,285,701 )     (12,799,700 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   5,825,972     $ 55,182,069     9,890,158     $ 105,621,633  
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin Advisory Services LLC (Advisory Services)

 

Investment manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES (cont.)

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisory Services based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.60%

  

First $200 million

.50%

  

Over $200 million, up to and including $1.3 billion

.40%

  

Over $1.3 billion

 

The Fund pays administrative fees to FT Services based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.15%

  

First $200 million

.135%

  

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

.10%

  

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $1.2 billion.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $968,401, which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire in 2010.

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $312,657. For tax purposes such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statements and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $218,290,104 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 24,486,266  

Unrealized depreciation

     (11,252,286 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 13,233,980  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003, aggregated $58,715,229 and $8,679,464, respectively.

 

6. INVESTMENT IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund invests in the Franklin Institutional Trust Money Market Portfolio (the Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers. Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund. The Fund earned dividend income from investment in the Sweep Money Fund of $46,082.

 

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FRANKLIN STRATEGIC INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund seeks a high level of current income, with capital appreciation over the long term as a secondary objective. The Fund invests mainly in U.S. and foreign debt securities, including those in emerging markets.

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund’s semiannual report covering the period ended June 30, 2003. For the six months under review, U.S. economic growth remained tepid, with preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimated at 1.9% annualized for 2003’s first half. With this mediocre pace of economic expansion, inflationary pressures remained rather benign. By June, the Federal Reserve Board grew concerned enough about the potential emergence of deflationary elements in the economy to lower its target short-term interest rate to just 1.00% — the lowest level in 45 years. Against this backdrop, interest rates moved lower, with the benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield declining from 3.83% at the beginning of the period, to 3.54% on June 30, 2003.

 

 

Even in the context of rather subdued economic growth, domestic equity markets witnessed a broad-based rally during the period, apparently a result of improving corporate earnings and investors’ optimism for the prospect of accelerating GDP in the coming months. Investor enthusiasm was also fueled by recently enacted government stimulus packages, including a fairly broad tax relief package. As a result, the more economically sensitive fixed income sectors — namely corporate bonds, emerging market debt and convertible securities — provided some of the strongest total returns across the bond markets during the period.

 

We manage Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund using an active asset allocation, seeking to invest flexibly across six primary asset classes — high yield and investment-grade corporate bonds, foreign government bonds, emerging market debt securities, U.S. government bonds, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and income-producing securities convertible into common stock. In terms of sector positioning for the Fund, throughout the period our largest sector weighting was in high yield corporate bonds. As the high yield corporate bond sector experienced price appreciation during the reporting period, the Fund reduced its exposure to such issues, although the sector continued to represent our largest portfolio weighting at period-end. The Fund also maintained its second-largest sector weighting in international developed country bond holdings. Within the more interest-rate sensitive

 

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fixed income sectors, we increased the Fund’s exposure to the mortgages and other asset-backed bond sector, which generated positive returns.

 

Strong performance from the high yield corporate bond sector, unhedged (local currency) international developed country bonds and emerging market bonds helped the Fund’s results. The Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +13.03% cumulative total return while the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index and the Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Average returned 3.93% and 10.42% for the six months ended June 30, 2003.1

 

1. Source: Lehman Brothers; Lipper, Inc. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would have been lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges. The Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index includes fixed-rate debt issues rated investment grade or higher by Moody’s, S&P or Fitch, in that order. All issues have at least one year to maturity and an outstanding par value of at least $100 million for U.S. government issues and $50 million for all others. All returns are market value-weighted inclusive of accrued interest. The index is a composite of the Government/Corporate Index and the Mortgage-Backed Securities Index. Total return includes price appreciation/depreciation and income as a percentage of the original investment. The index is rebalanced monthly by market capitalization. The Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds classification in the Lipper open-end underlying funds universe. Lipper Multi-Sector Income Funds are defined as funds that seek current income by allocating assets among different fixed income securities sectors including U.S. and foreign governments with a significant portion rated below investment grade. As of 6/30/03, there were 110 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered. Indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999g  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    10.37     $      9.87     $    9.89     $    9.96     $10.00  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .33     .73     .76 f   .82     .38  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.03     (.23 )   (.32 )f   (.33 )   (.12 )
    

Total from investment operations

   1.36     .50     .44     .49     .26  
    

Less distributions from net investment income

   (.30 )   e   (.46 )   (.56 )   (.30 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    11.43     $    10.37     $    9.87     $    9.89     $  9.96  
    

Total returnb

   13.13%     5.12%     4.51%     4.95%     2.61%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $220,074     $102,751     $43,778     $11,437     $4,741  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses

   .63% d   .66%     .71%     .75%     .75% d

Expenses, excluding waiver and payments by affiliate

   .63% d   .66%     .71%     .99%     1.46% d

Net investment income

   5.99% d   7.37%     7.48% f   8.13%     7.52% d

Portfolio turnover rate

   29.41%     45.78%     35.21%     29.19%     9.96%  

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollsc

   19.14%     40.50%     30.32%     29.19%     9.96%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.
b Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cSee Note 1(e) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.
dAnnualized
eIncludes distributions of net investment income in the amount of $.005.
fEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began recording all paydown gains and losses as part of the investment income and amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

 

Net investment income per share

   $ (.018)

Net realized and unrealized losses per share

     .018

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     (.18)%

 

 Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

 

gFor the period July 1, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
       Year Ended December 31,

 
          2002        2001f  
    

Per share operating performance

                        

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $10.29        $  9.82        $10.14  
    

Income from investment operations:

                        

Net investment incomea

   .31        .70        .45g  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.03        (.23 )      (.31 )g
    

Total from investment operations

   1.34        .47        .14  
    

Less distributions from net investment income

   (.29 )      e      (.46 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $11.34        $10.29        $  9.82  
    

Total returnb

   13.03%        4.81%        1.38%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                        

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $   389        $   210        $     48  

Ratios to average net assets:

                        

Expenses

   .88% d      .91%        .96% d

Net investment income

   5.74% d      7.12%        7.05% d,g

Portfolio turnover rate

   29.41%        45.78%        35.21%  

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollsc

   19.14%        40.50%        30.32%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cSee Note 1(e) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.
dAnnualized
eIncludes distributions of net investment income in the amount of $.003.
fFor the period May 15, 2001 (effective date) to December 31, 2001.
gEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began recording all paydown gains and losses as part of the investment income and amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

 

Net investment income per share

   $(.018)

Net realized and unrealized losses per share

      .018

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     (.18)%

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Preferred Stock .7%

                      

Fresenius Medical Care Capital Trust II, 7.875%, 2/01/08 (Cost $1,493,781)

   Germany        1,500,000      $      1,582,500
                    

Convertible Preferred Stocks 2.1%

                      

Consumer Durables .4%

                      

Ford Motor Co. Capital Trust II, 6.50%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        20,000        869,000
                    

Electronic Technology .4%

                      

Northrop Grumman, 7.00%, cvt. pfd., B

   United States        7,000        869,750
                    

Industrial Services .5%

                      

Allied Waste Industries Inc., 6.25%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        9,500        557,650

Weatherford International Inc., 5.00%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        12,600        636,489
                    

                       1,194,139
                    

Technology Services .2%

                      

Electronic Data Systems Corp., 7.625%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        20,700        456,435
                    

Transportation .2%

                      

Union Pacific Capital Trust, 6.25%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        6,478        327,539
                    

Utilities .4%

                      

FPL Group Inc., 8.50%, cvt. pfd.

   United States        15,000        894,450
                    

Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Cost $4,678,168)

                     4,611,313
                    

            PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTa


      

Bonds 41.1%

                      

Commercial Services .4%

                      

Johnsondiversey Inc., senior sub. note 9.625%, 5/15/12

   United States      $ 800,000        898,000
                    

Communications 3.7%

                      

b,cAmerican Cellular Corp., senior sub. note, 9.50%, 10/15/09

   United States        500,000        252,500

AT&T Wireless Services Inc., senior note, 8.125%, 5/01/12

   United States        700,000        845,054

Dobson Communications Corp., senior note, 10.875%, 7/01/10

   United States        500,000        542,500

Nextel Communications Inc., senior disc. note, 9.75%, 10/31/07

   United States        1,500,000        1,560,000

Nextel Partners Inc., senior note, 12.50%, 11/15/09

   United States        400,000        452,000

Rural Cellular Corp., senior sub. note, 9.75%, 1/15/10

   United States        600,000        534,000

Triton PCS Inc., senior note, 144A, 8.50%, 6/01/13

   United States        400,000        432,000

Triton PCS Inc., senior sub. note, 9.375%, 2/01/11

   United States        900,000        924,750

US West Communications Inc., 6.875%, 9/15/33

   United States        1,500,000        1,387,500

cXO Communications Inc., senior disc. note, zero cpn. to 6/01/04, 12.50% thereafter, 6/01/09

   United States        400,000        2,500

cWorldCom Inc., WorldCom Group, senior note, 6.95%, 8/15/06

   United States        1,500,000        1,149,375
                    

                       8,082,179
                    

Consumer Durables 1.2%

                      

D.R. Horton Inc., senior note, 8.50%, 4/15/12

   United States        1,500,000        1,695,000

General Motors, debentures, 8.25%, 7/15/23

   United States        1,000,000        997,030
                    

                       2,692,030
                    

Consumer Non-Durables 2.0%

                      

Altria Group Inc., debentures, 7.75%, 1/15/27

   United States        1,300,000        1,397,263

Kellogg Co., note 6.60%, 4/01/11

   United States        400,000        469,820

Revlon Consumer Products Corp., senior note, 9.00%, 11/01/06

   United States        1,100,000        709,500

Smithfield Foods Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.75%, 5/15/13

   United States        900,000        969,750

Tyson Foods Inc., senior note, 8.25%, 10/01/11

   United States        800,000        948,678
                    

                       4,495,011
                    

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTa
     VALUE

                        

Bonds (cont.)

                      

Consumer Services 10.1%

                      

American Color Graphics, senior secured second priority note, 144A, 10.00%, 6/15/10

   United States      $           500,000      $ 500,000

AOL Time Warner Inc., note, 6.75%, 4/15/11

   United States        1,500,000        1,710,966

CanWest Media Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.625%, 4/15/13

   Canada        300,000        320,250

CanWest Media Inc., senior sub. note, 10.625%, 5/15/11

   Canada        700,000        805,000

Cendant Corp., senior notes, 7.375%, 1/15/13

   United States        1,000,000        1,180,000

c,dCentury Communications Corp., senior disc. note, B, zero cpn., 1/15/08

   United States        700,000        283,500

Chancellor Media Corp., senior note, 8.00%, 11/01/08

   United States        900,000        1,050,750

Charter Communications Holdings LLC, senior disc. note,
zero cpn. to 4/01/04, 9.92% thereafter, 4/01/11

   United States        900,000        596,250

CSC Holdings Inc., senior deb., 7.625%, 7/15/18

   United States        1,400,000        1,403,500

Diamond Holdings PLC, senior note, 9.125%, 2/01/08

   United Kingdom        200,000        186,250

DIRECTV Holdings/Finance, senior note, 144A, 8.375%, 3/15/13

   United States        1,200,000        1,344,000

Echostar DBS Corp., senior note, 10.375%, 10/01/07

   United States        1,100,000        1,223,750

Hollywood Park., senior sub. note, B, 9.25%, 2/15/07

   United States        1,300,000        1,287,000

Host Marriott LP, senior note, 9.25%, 10/01/07

   United States        1,300,000        1,404,000

Lamar Media Corp., senior sub note, 144A, 7.25%, 1/01/13

   United States        500,000        532,500

Lin Television Corp., senior note, 8.00%, 1/15/08

   United States        600,000        646,500

Lin Television Corp., senior sub. note, 144A, 6.50%, 5/15/13

   United States        600,000        601,500

Meristar Hospitality Corp., senior note, 10.50%, 6/15/09

   United States        800,000        822,000

Park Place Entertainment Corp., senior sub. note, 9.375%, 2/15/07

   United States        1,700,000        1,887,000

Quebecor Media Inc., senior disc. note, zero cpn. to 7/15/06, 13.75% thereafter, 7/15/11

   Canada        800,000        668,000

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., senior debenture, 7.25%, 3/15/18

   United States        1,700,000        1,538,500

Six Flags Inc., senior note, 8.875%, 2/01/10

   United States        700,000        675,500

Station Casinos Inc., senior sub. note, 9.875%, 7/01/10

   United States        800,000        884,000

Yell Finance BV, senior disc. note, zero cpn. to 8/01/06, 13.50% thereafter, 8/01/11

   United Kingdom        700,000        602,000

Yell Finance BV, senior note, 10.75%, 8/01/11

   United Kingdom        100,000        116,000
                    

                       22,268,716
                    

Electronic Technology 1.2%

                      

Flextronics International Ltd., senior sub. note, 9.875%, 7/01/10

   Singapore        500,000        550,000

Flextronics International Ltd., senior sub. note, 144A, 6.50%, 5/15/13

   Singapore        1,200,000        1,161,000

Motors & Gears, senior note, 10.75%, 11/15/06

   United States        1,000,000        880,000
                    

                       2,591,000
                    

Energy Minerals 1.3%

                      

Arch Western Finance, senior note, 144A, 6.75%, 7/01/13

   United States        1,000,000        1,030,000

Peabody Energy Corp., senior note, 144A, 6.875%, 3/15/13

   United States        800,000        842,000

Westport Resources Corp., senior sub. note, 8.25%, 11/01/11

   United States        400,000        440,000

Westport Resources Corp., senior sub. note, 144A, 8.25%, 11/01/11

   United States        400,000        440,000
                    

                       2,752,000
                    

Finance 2.7%

                      

Boston Properties Inc., notes, 144A, 5.00%, 6/01/15

   United States        1,400,000        1,375,431

Citigroup Inc., sub. note, 5.625%, 8/27/12

   United States        1,000,000        1,103,732

Forest City Enterprises., senior note, 7.625%, 6/01/15

   United States        700,000        737,625

General Electric Capital Corp., note, 6.75%, 3/15/32

   United States        1,000,000        1,173,594

JP Morgan Chase & Co., sub. note, 5.75%, 1/02/13

   United States        1,400,000        1,533,424
                    

                       5,923,806
                    

Health Services 1.5%

                      

bHealthsouth Corp., senior note, 8.50%, 2/01/08

   United States        900,000        711,000

c,dMagellan Health Services Inc., senior sub. note, 9.00%, 2/15/08

   United States        600,000        261,000

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTa
     VALUE

                        

Bonds (cont.)

                      

Health Services (cont.)

                      

Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.375%, 12/01/11

   United States      $ 200,000      $ 186,000

Tenet Healthcare Corp., senior note, 6.875%, 11/15/31

   United States        1,500,000        1,327,500

United Surgical Partners, senior sub. note, 10.00%, 12/15/11

   United States        800,000        868,000
                    

                       3,353,500
                    

Industrial Services 1.9%

                      

Allied Waste North America Inc., senior sub. note, B, 10.00%, 8/01/09

   United States        1,500,000        1,601,250

Grant Prideco Inc., senior note, 9.00%, 12/15/09

   United States        700,000        780,500

Hanover Equipment Trust 01 B, senior secured note, 8.75%, 9/01/11

   United States        700,000        738,500

Universal Compression Inc., senior note, 144A, 7.25%, 5/15/10

   United States        300,000        312,000

URS Corp., senior note, 11.50%, 9/15/09

   United States        700,000        749,000
                    

                       4,181,250
                    

Non-Energy Minerals .9%

                      

Century Aluminum Co., first mortgage, 11.75%, 4/15/08

   United States        1,300,000        1,319,500

Phelps Dodge Corp., senior note, 8.75%, 6/01/11

   United States        600,000        698,823
                    

                       2,018,323
                    

Process Industries 4.7%

                      

Buckeye Technologies Inc., senior sub. note, 8.50%, 12/15/05

   United States        1,200,000        1,200,000

Consolidated Container Co. LLC, senior disc. note, 10.125%, 7/15/09

   United States        600,000        364,500

Georgia-Pacific Corp., senior note, 144A, 9.375%, 2/01/13

   United States        1,500,000        1,661,250

Graham Packaging Co., senior disc. note, B, 10.75%, 1/15/09

   United States        300,000        310,500

Graham Packaging Co., senior sub. note, 144A, 8.75%, 1/15/08

   United States        400,000        400,000

Graham Packaging Co., senior sub. note, B, 8.75%, 1/15/08

   United States        700,000        700,000

Huntsman Advanced Materials LLC, senior security second lien notes, 144A, 11.00%, 7/15/10

   United States        500,000        522,500

Huntsman ICI Chemicals, senior disc. note, zero cpn., 12/31/09

   United States        2,300,000        908,500

Lyondell Chemical Co., senior secured note, B, 9.875%, 5/01/07

   United States        800,000        788,000

Lyondell Chemical Co., senior secured note, 144A, 10.50%, 6/01/13

   United States        900,000        904,500

MDP Acquisitions PLC, senior note, 9.625%, 10/01/12

   Irish Republic        300,000        333,000

MDP Acquisitions PLC, senior note, 144A, 9.625%, 10/01/12

   Irish Republic        100,000        111,000

Owens-Illinois Inc., senior note, 7.80%, 5/15/18

   United States        1,700,000        1,615,000

Stone Container Corp., senior note, 8.375%, 7/01/12

   United States        500,000        538,750
                    

                       10,357,500
                    

Producer Manufacturing 3.2%

                      

Arvinmeritor, note, 8.75%, 3/01/12

   United States        1,000,000        1,125,000

Cummins Inc., senior note, 144A, 9.50%, 12/01/10

   United States        1,100,000        1,254,000

Dana Corp., 9.00%, notes, 8/15/11

   United States        1,500,000        1,631,250

Legrand SA, senior note, 144A, 10.50%, 2/15/13

   France        1,000,000        1,120,000

NMHG Holding Co., senior note, 10.00%, 5/15/09

   United States        400,000        442,000

TRW Automotive Inc., senior note, 144A, 9.375%, 2/15/13

   United States        500,000        545,000

TRW Automotive Inc., senior note, 144A, 11.00%, 2/15/13

   United States        900,000        985,500
                    

                       7,102,750
                    

Retail Trade 1.2%

                      

Delhaize America Inc., debentures 9.00%, 4/15/31

   United States        400,000        442,000

Kroger Co., senior note, 6.80%, 4/01/11

   United States        400,000        457,044

Rite-Aid Corp., debentures, 7.70%, 2/15/27

   United States        1,100,000        913,000

Toys R Us, notes, 7.875%, 4/15/13

   United States        700,000        754,298
                    

                       2,566,342
                    

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTa
     VALUE

                        

Bonds (cont.)

                      

Transportation 1.4%

                      

CP Ships Ltd., senior note, 10.375%, 7/15/12

   United States      $ 1,000,000      $ 1,121,250

Laidlaw International Inc., senior note, 144A, 10.75%, 6/15/11

   United States        900,000        949,500

United Air Lines, pass-thru-certificates, 7.73%, 7/01/10

   United States        1,400,000        1,105,041
                    

                       3.175,791
                    

Utilities 3.7%

                      

AES Corp., second priority senior security note, 144A, 9.00%, 5/15/15

   United States        1,300,000        1,365,000

Aquila Inc., senior note, 9.95%, 2/01/11

   United States        1,200,000        1,062,000

Calpine Corp., senior note, 8.625%, 8/15/10

   United States        1,500,000        1,132,500

CMS Energy Corp., senior note, 7.50%, 1/15/09

   United States        1,400,000        1,391,250

Dynegy Inc., senior note, 8.75%, 2/15/12

   United States        1,400,000        1,309,000

Gulfterra Energy Partners, senior sub. note, 144A, 10.625%, 12/01/12

   United States        700,000        812,000

PG&E Corp, senior security note, 144A, 6.875%, 7/15/08

   United States        500,000        520,620

Williams Cos Inc., senior note, 8.625%, 6/01/10

   United States        500,000        525,000
                    

                       8,117,370
                    

Total Bonds (Cost $85,021,481)

                     90,575,568
                    

Convertible Bonds 1.8%

                      

Consumer Services .5%

                      

c,dAdelphia Communications Corp., cvt., sub. note, 6.00%, 2/15/06

   United States        450,000        81,000

Liberty Media Corp. into Motorola cvt., senior deb., 3.50%, 1/15/31

   United States        1,250,000        946,875
                    

                       1,027,875
                    

Electronic Technology 1.3%

                      

Fairchild Semiconductor Corp., cvt., 5.00%, 11/01/08

   United States        700,000        678,125

Nortel Networks Corp., cvt., 4.25%, 9/01/08

   Canada        1,500,000        1,290,000

SCI Systems Inc., cvt., sub. note, 3.00%, 3/15/07

   United States        1,000,000        882,500
                    

                       2,850,625
                    

Total Convertible Bonds (Cost $3,975,953)

                     3,878,500
                    

Other Mortgages/Other Asset Backed Securities .9%

                      

Centex Home Equity Loan Trust, 6.39%, 10/25/27

   United States        444,911        463,961

Green Tree Financial Corp., 1993-4, B1, 7.20%, 1/15/19

   United States        18,783        18,808

Keystone Owner Trust, 1997-P3, class M2, 7.98%, 12/25/24

   United States        240,227        248,483

Residential Asset Securities Corp., 2002-KS8, A4, 4.58%, 11/25/30

   United States        1,000,000        1,043,409

Vanderbilt Mortgage Finance, 6.525%, 1/07/32

   United States        125,000        122,736
                    

Total Other Mortgages/Other Asset Backed Securities (Cost $1,841,887)

                     1,897,397
                    

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 18.5%

                      

U.S. Government Agencies/Mortgages 12.3%

                      

FHLMC, 6.50%, 5/01/16

   United States        110,134        115,741

FHLMC, 6.00%, 5/01/17

   United States        181,489        188,793

FHLMC, 5.50%, 7/01/17

   United States        391,107        405,773

FHLMC, 5.50%, 9/01/17

   United States        415,115        430,681

FHLMC, 5.00%, 12/01/17

   United States        500,000        517,115

FHLMC, 7.00%, 9/01/21

   United States        700,000        738,899

FHLMC, 6.50%, 12/01/23

   United States        246,827        258,356

FHLMC, 6.50%, 11/01/27

   United States        700,070        732,344

FHLMC, 7.50%, 3/01/30

   United States        30,741        32,680

FHLMC, 7.00%, 4/01/30

   United States        195,725        205,361

FHLMC, 7.50%, 8/01/30

   United States        9,474        10,072

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTa
     VALUE

U.S. Government and Agency Securities (cont.)

                      

U.S. Government Agencies/Mortgages (cont.)

                      

FHLMC, 7.50%, 7/01/31

   United States      $ 93,642      $ 99,551

FHLMC, 6.50%, 10/01/31

   United States        392,163        408,213

FHLMC, 7.00%, 1/01/32

   United States        232,888        244,230

FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/01/32

   United States        434,581        452,382

FHLMC, 7.00%, 6/01/32

   United States        216,411        226,950

FHLMC, 6.50%, 7/01/32

   United States        700,000        728,672

FHLMC, 6.00%, 12/01/32

   United States        1,397,128        1,449,035

FHLMC, 5.50%, 3/01/33

   United States        499,229        515,885
                        

FHLMC, 6.00%, 3/01/33

   United States        699,999        726,006

FHLMC, 5.00%, 5/01/33

   United States        499,213        508,144

FHLMC, 5.00%, 6/01/33

   United States        440,000        447,872

FHLMC, 5.50%, 7/01/33

   United States        1,700,000        1,754,188

FNMA, 7.00%, 5/01/12

   United States        23,450        24,973

FNMA, 6.00%, 4/01/16

   United States        44,623        46,588

FNMA, 6.00%, 7/01/16

   United States        191,156        199,576

FNMA, 5.50%, 10/01/16

   United States        58,639        60,941

FNMA, 5.00%, 10/01/17

   United States        349,999        362,191

FNMA, 5.50%, 1/01/18

   United States        380,607        395,496

FNMA, 5.00%, 6/01/18

   United States        1,000,000        1,034,542

FNMA, 6.50%, 6/01/28

   United States        1,000,481        1,045,054

FNMA, 7.00%, 2/01/29

   United States        61,353        64,777

FNMA, 6.50%, 5/01/31

   United States        340,026        354,737

FNMA, 6.50%, 8/01/31

   United States        160,169        167,079

FNMA, 7.50%, 9/01/31

   United States        155,266        165,018

FNMA, 6.50%, 1/01/32

   United States        324,782        338,793

FNMA, 7.00%, 1/01/32

   United States        107,758        113,514

FNMA, 6.50%, 4/01/32

   United States        226,838        236,625

FNMA, 6.50%, 6/01/32

   United States        87,947        91,742

FNMA, 6.50%, 8/01/32

   United States        807,303        842,133

FNMA, 6.00%, 9/01/32

   United States        400,847        416,847

FNMA, 6.50%, 9/01/32

   United States        298,511        311,389

FNMA, 6.00%, 11/01/32

   United States        765,271        795,817

FNMA, 6.00%, 12/01/32

   United States        243,885        253,619

FNMA, 5.50%, 2/01/33

   United States        477,347        494,810

FNMA, 6.00%, 2/01/33

   United States        84,440        87,810

FNMA, 5.50%, 3/01/33

   United States        490,239        507,711

FNMA, 5.00%, 6/01/33

   United States        1,000,000        1,017,891

FNMA, 5.50%, 7/01/33

   United States        900,000        930,375

GNMA, SF, 8.00%, 6/15/26

   United States        19,748        21,414

GNMA, 7.00%, 2/15/29

   United States        88,290        93,347

GNMA, 7.50%, 9/15/30

   United States        35,761        38,020

GNMA, 6.50%, 4/20/31

   United States        58,792        61,443

GNMA, 6.50%, 11/15/31

   United States        154,771        162,572

GNMA, 6.50%, 1/20/32

   United States        847,919        886,103

GNMA, 6.00%, 2/15/32

   United States        741,557        777,931

GNMA, 6.50%, 2/15/32

   United States        57,396        60,285

GNMA, 6.50%, 2/20/32

   United States        368,802        385,410

GNMA, 7.50%, 4/20/32

   United States        791,844        836,629

GNMA, 6.50%, 5/20/32

   United States        119,626        125,014

GNMA, 7.00%, 6/15/32

   United States        219,534        231,944

GNMA, 6.00%, 11/15/32

   United States        171,575        179,991

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTa
    VALUE

                       

U.S. Government and Agency Securities (cont.)

                     

U.S. Government Agencies/Mortgages (cont.)

                     

GNMA, 5.50%, 1/15/33

   United States      $ 300,000     $ 313,125

GNMA, 6.00%, 1/15/33

   United States        178,554       187,314

GNMA, 5.50%, 6/15/33

   United States        1,050,000       1,095,938
                   

                      27,013,471
                   

Other U.S. Government and Agencies Securities 3.6%

                     

FHLMC, 2.375%, 4/15/06

   United States        1,700,000       1,728,329

FHLMC, 7.00%, 3/15/10

   United States        300,000       368,259

FHLMC, 5.50%, 9/15/11

   United States        300,000       340,690

FHLMC, 4.50%, 1/15/13

   United States        1,580,000       1,662,993

FNMA, 6.00%, 12/15/05

   United States        500,000       553,143

FNMA, 5.25%, 6/15/06

   United States        900,000       989,006

FNMA, 5.00%, 1/15/07

   United States        900,000       991,398

FNMA, 5.25%, 1/15/09

   United States        250,000       281,046

FNMA, 6.625%, 11/15/10

   United States        350,000       423,751

FNMA, 6.00%, 5/15/11

   United States        500,000       585,488
                   

                      7,924,103
                   

Government Securities 2.6%

                     

U.S. Treasury Bond, 6.125%, 11/15/27

   United States        150,000       182,637

U.S. Treasury Bond, 5.375%, 2/15/31

   United States        500,000       563,184

U.S. Treasury Note, 2.00%, 5/15/06

   United States        1,000,000       1,010,938

U.S. Treasury Note, 3.00%, 11/15/07

   United States        1,500,000       1,547,696

U.S. Treasury Note, 5.625%, 5/15/08

   United States        600,000       688,031

U.S. Treasury Note, 4.375%, 8/15/12

   United States        1,570,000       1,683,888

U.S. Treasury Note, 4.00%, 11/15/12

   United States        150,000       156,135
                   

                      5,649,872
                   

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $39,899,106)

                    40,770,083
                   

Foreign Government and Agency Securities 29.5%

                     

New South Wales Treasury Corp., 6.50%, 5/01/06

   Australia        983,000 AUD     691,552

New South Wales Treasury Corp., 8.00%, 3/01/08

   Australia        1,321,000 AUD     1,002,028

New South Wales Treasury Corp., 6.00%, 5/01/12

   Australia        570,000 AUD     404,224

Queensland Treasury Corp., 6.00%, 7/14/09

   Australia        2,320,000 AUD     1,637,547

Queensland Treasury Corp., 6.00%, 8/14/13

   Australia        600,000 AUD     428,103

Republic of Austria, 5.50%, 10/20/07

   Austria        470,000 EUR     596,750

Republic of Austria, 5.00%, 1/15/08

   Austria        200,000 EUR     249,710

Republic of Austria, 4.00%, 7/15/09

   Austria        700,000 EUR     837,361

Republic of Austria, 5.00%, 7/15/12

   Austria        40,000 EUR     50,307

Kingdom of Belgium, 7.75%, 10/15/04

   Belgium        76,000 EUR     93,559

Kingdom of Belgium, 4.75%, 9/28/06

   Belgium        100,000 EUR     122,760

Kingdom of Belgium, 7.50%, 7/29/08

   Belgium        146,000 EUR     202,567

Kingdom of Belgium, 5.00%, 9/28/12

   Belgium        790,000 EUR     992,206

Republic of Bulgaria, 144A, 8.25%, 1/15/15

   Bulgaria        1,078,000       1,293,061

Republic of Bulgaria, Reg S, 8.25%, 1/15/15

   Bulgaria        270,000       323,865

Government of Canada, 4.50%, 9/01/07

   Canada        270,000 CAD     205,965

Government of Canada, 6.00%, 6/01/11

   Canada        695,000 CAD     567,849

Government of Canada, 5.25%, 6/01/12

   Canada        920,000 CAD     718,057

Republic of Colombia, 10.00%, 1/23/12

   Colombia        320,000       360,200

Republic of Columbia, 10.75%, 1/15/13

   Colombia        340,000       395,845

Republic of Colombia, 11.75%, 2/25/20

   Colombia        510,000       636,353

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTa
    VALUE

                       

Foreign Government and Agency Securities (cont.)

                     

Kingdom of Denmark, 5.00%, 8/15/05

   Denmark      $ 1,729,000 DKK   $ 281,620

Kingdom of Denmark, 6.00%, 11/15/09

   Denmark        2,390,000 DKK     423,544

Kingdom of Denmark, 5.00%, 11/15/13

   Denmark        5,890,000 DKK     987,493

Government of Finland, 5.00%, 7/04/07

   Finland        330,000 EUR     411,115

Government of Finland, 5.75%, 2/23/11

   Finland        50,000 EUR     65,839

Government of Finland, 5.375%, 7/04/13

   Finland        825,000 EUR     1,065,250

Government of France, 5.50%, 10/25/07

   France        10,000 EUR     12,692

Government of France, 4.00%, 4/25/09

   France        1,130,000 EUR     1,379,524

Government of France, 4.00%, 10/25/09

   France        943,000 EUR     1,127,429

Government of France, 4.00%, 4/25/13

   France        1,465,000 EUR     1,749,972

Bundesrepublik Deutschland Board, 3.75%, 1/04/09

   Germany        1,070,000 EUR     1,270,027

Federal Republic of Germany, 6.875%, 5/12/05

   Germany        400,000 EUR     498,497

Federal Republic of Germany, 4.50%, 8/18/06

   Germany        400,000 EUR     486,926

Federal Republic of Germany, 6.00%, 7/04/07

   Germany        580,000 EUR     746,838

Federal Republic of Germany, 4.50%, 7/04/09

   Germany        192,000 EUR     235,742

Federal Republic of Germany, 5.00%, 7/04/11

   Germany        551,000 EUR     693,553

Federal Republic of Germany, Series 136, 5.00%, 8/19/05

   Germany        70,000 EUR     85,767

Hellenic Republic, 6.50%,10/22/19

   Greece        600,000 EUR     845,523

Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 7.75%, 11/01/06

   Italy        300,000 EUR     401,006

Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 6.75%, 2/01/07

   Italy        130,000 EUR     169,962

Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.50%, 5/01/09

   Italy        80,000 EUR     98,125

Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 5.50%, 11/01/10

   Italy        43,000 EUR     55,720

United Mexican States, 8.625%, 3/12/08

   Mexico        100,000       120,000

United Mexican States, 10.375%, 2/17/09

   Mexico        134,000       174,033

United Mexican States, 9.875%, 2/01/10

   Mexico        912,000       1,177,050

United Mexican States, 11.375%, 9/15/16

   Mexico        1,112,000       1,629,080

United Mexican States, 8.125%, 12/30/19

   Mexico        2,030,000       2,329,425

United Mexican States, 8.00%, 9/24/22

   Mexico        280,000       315,700

Government of Netherlands, 5.75%, 2/15/07

   Netherlands        170,000 EUR     215,855

Government of Netherlands, 3.75%, 7/15/09

   Netherlands        80,000 EUR     94,487

Government of Netherlands, 5.00%, 7/15/12

   Netherlands        250,000 EUR     314,190

Government of Netherlands, 4.25%, 7/15/13

   Netherlands        90,000 EUR     106,525

Government of New Zealand, 8.00%, 11/15/06

   New Zealand        300,000 NZD     192,144

Government of New Zealand, 7.00%, 7/15/09

   New Zealand        3,490,000 NZD     2,241,104

Government of New Zealand, 6.00%, 11/15/11

   New Zealand        1,600,000 NZD     981,869

Government of New Zealand, 6.50%, 4/15/13

   New Zealand        2,230,000 NZD     1,421,354

Kingdom of Norway, 6.75%, 1/15/07

   Norway        2,700,000 NOK     409,471

Kingdom of Norway, 5.50%, 5/15/09

   Norway        3,900,000 NOK     574,387

Republic of Panama, 8.875%, 9/30/27

   Panama        95,000       103,788

Republic of Panama, 9.375%, 4/01/29

   Panama        75,000       86,438

Republic of Peru, 9.125%, 1/15/08

   Peru        10,000       10,875

Republic of Peru, 9.875%, 2/06/15

   Peru        280,000       307,825

Republic of Peru, FRN, 5.00%, 3/07/17

   Peru        194,880       162,283

Republic of Philippines, 9.875%, 3/16/10

   Philippines        30,000       34,140

Republic of Philippines, 10.625%, 3/16/25

   Philippines        2,542,000       2,990,028

Federation of Russia, 3.00%, 5/14/06

   Russia        680,000       662,150

Federation of Russia, 5.00%, 3/31/30

   Russia        2,440,000       2,372,900

Federation of Russia, 144A, 12.75%, 6/24/28

   Russia        140,000       235,550

Federation of Russia, Reg S, 10.00%, 6/26/07

   Russia        116,000       141,469

Federation of Russia, Reg S, 11.00%, 7/24/18

   Russia        840,000       1,209,750

Federation of Russia, Reg S, 5.00%, 3/31/30

   Russia        5,555,000       5,395,294

 

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FRANKLIN STRATEGIC INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTa
    VALUE  

                         

Foreign Government and Agency Securities (cont.)

                       

Republic of South Africa, 7.375%, 4/25/12

   South Africa      $ 30,000     $ 34,689  

Republic of South Africa, 8.50%, 6/23/17

   South Africa        200,000       246,750  

Korea Treasury Bond, 4.75%, 3/12/08

   South Korea        1,000,000,000 KRW     866,639  

Bonos Y Oblig Del Estado, 3.25%, 1/31/05

   Spain        573,000 EUR     670,477  

Bonos Y Oblig Del Estado, 6.00%, 1/31/08

   Spain        80,000 EUR     103,690  

Bonos Y Oblig Del Estado, 5.15%, 7/30/09

   Spain        210,000 EUR     265,789  

Government of Spain, 10.15%, 1/31/06

   Spain        58,000 EUR     79,526  

Government of Spain, 4.80%, 10/31/06

   Spain        100,000 EUR     123,219  

Government of Spain, 5.00%, 7/30/12

   Spain        350,000 EUR     440,107  

Kingdom of Sweden, 6.00%, 2/09/05

   Sweden        1,490,000 SEK     194,945  

Kingdom of Sweden, 3.50%, 4/20/06

   Sweden        6,400,000 SEK     807,073  

Kingdom of Sweden, 6.50%, 5/05/08

   Sweden        2,400,000 SEK     337,883  

Kingdom of Sweden, 5.00%, 1/28/09

   Sweden        11,685,000 SEK     1,550,391  

Kingdom of Sweden, 5.50%, 10/08/12

   Sweden        17,090,000 SEK     2,331,972  

Kingdom of Thailand, 4.125%, 2/12/08

   Thailand        17,000,000 THB     450,686  

Kingdom of Thailand, 8.50%, 12/08/08

   Thailand        14,000,000 THB     451,553  

Republic of Ukraine, 144A, 7.65%, 6/11/13

   Ukraine        2,820,000       2,798,850  

United Kingdom, 7.50%, 12/07/06

   United Kingdom        332,000 GBP     615,642  

Republic of Venezuela, 9.25%, 9/15/27

   Venezuela        2,037,000       1,522,658  

Republic of Vietnam, 4.00%, 3/14/16

   Vietnam        400,000       369,000  
                   


Total Foreign Government and Agency Securities (Cost $57,661,905)

                    65,172,736  
                   


Total Long Term Investments (Cost $194,572,281)

                    208,488,097  
                   


Short Term Investment 6.5%

                       

eFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (Cost $14,326,979)

   United States        14,326,979       14,326,979  
                   


Total Investments (Cost $208,899,260) 101.1%

                    222,815,076  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (1.1%)

                    (2,351,150 )
                   


Net Assets 100.0%

                  $ 220,463,926  
                   


 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD—Australian Dollar

CAD—Canadian Dollar

DKK—Danish Krone

EUR—European Union Euro

GBP—British Pound

KRW—Korean Won

NOK—Norwegian Krone

NZD—New Zealand Dollar

SEK—Swedish Krona

THB—Thailand Baht

 

aThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

bThe fund discontinues accruing income on securities trading flat. See Note 7.

cSee Note 7 regarding defaulted securities.

dSee Note 8 regarding other considerations.

eSee Note 6 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

 

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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 208,899,260  
    


Value

     222,815,076  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $878,233)

     878,506  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     1,503,945  

Capital shares sold

     1,287,977  

Dividends and interest

     3,652,617  
    


Total assets

     230,138,121  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     9,562,858  

Capital shares redeemed

     644  

Affiliates

     102,315  

Other liabilities

     8,378  
    


Total liabilities

     9,674,195  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 220,463,926  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 3,837,008  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     13,948,049  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (1,027,886 )

Capital shares

     203,706,755  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 220,463,926  
    


Class 1:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 220,074,491  
    


Shares outstanding

     19,262,130  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 11.43  
    


Class 2:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 389,435  
    


Shares outstanding

     34,353  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 11.34  
    


 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

      

Dividends

   $ 205,314

Interest

     4,804,320
    

Total investment income

     5,009,634
    

Expenses:

      

Management fees (Note 3)

     296,650

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     150,689

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     273

Transfer agent fees

     585

Custodian fees

     5,996

Reports to shareholders

     7,869

Professional fees

     9,720

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     554

Other

     7,576
    

Total expenses

     479,912
    

Net investment income

     4,529,722
    

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

      

Net realized gain (loss) from:

      

Investments

     1,308,103

Foreign currency transactions

     24,280
    

Net realized gain (loss)

     1,332,383

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

      

Investments

     12,802,853

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     15,380
    

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     12,818,233
    

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     14,150,616
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 18,680,338
    

 

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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 4,529,722     $ 4,811,707  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     1,332,383       (2,129,248 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     12,818,233       2,001,936  
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     18,680,338       4,684,395  

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (5,519,538 )     (29,968 )

Class 2

     (8,268 )     (32 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (5,527,806 )     (30,000 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     104,187,074       54,327,713  

Class 2

     163,230       153,014  
    

Total capital share transactions

     104,350,304       54,480,727  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     117,502,836       59,135,122  

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     102,961,090       43,825,968  
    

End of period

   $ 220,463,926     $ 102,961,090  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 3,837,008     $ 4,835,092  
    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Franklin Strategic Income Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is non-diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 99.8% of the Fund’s shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is growth and income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

d. Securities Purchased on a TBA Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a to be announced (TBA) basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

e. Mortgage Dollar Rolls

 

The Fund enters into mortgage dollar rolls, typically on a TBA basis. Dollar rolls are agreements between the Fund and a financial institution to simultaneously sell and repurchase a mortgage-backed security at a future date. Gains or losses are realized at the time of the sale and the difference between the repurchase price and sale price is recorded as an unrealized gain to the Fund. The risks of mortgage dollar roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

f. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

g. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

h. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

i. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (cont.)

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months
Ended June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   8,981,608     $ 99,841,852     5,630,598     $ 56,469,809  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   479,960       5,519,538     3,021       29,968  

Shares redeemed

   (107,332 )     (1,174,316 )   (220,896 )     (2,172,064 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   9,354,236     $ 104,187,074     5,472,723     $ 54,327,713  
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   30,518     $ 349,205     18,004     $ 177,242  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   724       8,268     3       32  

Shares redeemed

   (17,291 )     (194,243 )   (2,460 )     (24,260 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   13,951     $ 163,230     15,547     $ 153,014  
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

 

Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Average Daily Net Assets

.425%

  

First $500 million

.325%

  

Over $500 million, up to and including $1 billion

.28%

  

Over $1 billion, up to and including $1.5 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on assets over $1.5 billion.

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services of .20% per year of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of the average daily net assets of Class 2 for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $2,312,612 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2007

   $ 14,176

2009

     148,652

2010

     2,149,784
    

    

 

$2,312,612

    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES (cont.)

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital losses and deferred currency losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $30,877 and $3,577, respectively. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income (loss) differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $209,226,701 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 16,137,738  

Unrealized depreciation

     (2,549,363 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 13,588,375  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $141,661,485 and $42,473,479 respectively.

 

6. INVESTMENTS IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (the Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers Inc. Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund. The Fund earned $66,894 of dividend income from investment in the Sweep Money Fund for the period ended June 30, 2003.

 

7. CREDIT RISK AND DEFAULTED SECURITIES

 

The Fund has 45.2% of its portfolio invested in below investment grade and comparable quality unrated high yield securities, which tend to be more sensitive to economic conditions than higher rated securities. The risk of loss due to default by the issuer may be significantly greater for the holders of high yielding securities because such securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer.

 

The Fund held defaulted and/or other securities for which the income has been deemed uncollectible. The Fund discontinues accruing income on these securities and provides an estimate for losses on interest receivable. At June 30, 2003, the value of these securities was $2,740,875 representing 1.24% of the Fund’s net assets. For information as to specific securities, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

8. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

Advisers, as the Fund’s Manager, may serve as a member of various bondholders’ steering committees, on credit committees, or may represent the Fund in certain corporate restructuring negotiations. Currently the Manager serves in one or more of these capacities for Adelphia Communications Corp., American Cellular Corp., Century Communications Corp., and Magellan Health Services Inc. As a result of this involvement, Advisers may be in possession of certain material non-public information. If the Fund’s Manager, while in possession on such information, seeks to sell any of its holdings in these securities it will comply with all applicable federal securities laws.

 

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FRANKLIN U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Franklin U.S. Government Fund seeks income. The Fund invests primarily in U.S. government securities, primarily fixed and variable rate mortgage-backed securities.

 


 

This semiannual report for Franklin U.S. Government Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, intermediate-term interest rates fell to their lowest levels in over 45 years. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell 29 basis points as the entire yield curve shifted downward. Lower interest rates appeared to affect the economy in two ways. First, they lowered the cost of business financing through borrowing. Businesses that brooded about prospects for near-term business spending amid the sluggish economy focused their expenditures on maintaining and refurbishing older technologies while avoiding increases of capacity.

 

Second, lower interest rates appeared to encourage consumers to take on low-cost financing and borrowing, adding fuel to the country’s economic engine. Not surprisingly, a record wave of home buying and mortgage refinancing accompanied the recent interest rate decline, as consumers sought to lock in extraordinarily low debt servicing costs. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation’s (Freddie Mac’s) 30-year commitment rates for mortgage financing remained in a downward trend, and hit new all-time index lows of 5.21% in June 2003, down 64 basis points from the beginning of the reporting period. As a result, the Mortgage Bankers Association Refinancing Index hit an all-time high in May 2003.1

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2003, Franklin U.S. Government Fund – Class 1 posted a +1.89% cumulative total return.2 A positive trend impacting the Fund was investors’ flight to high-quality bonds as concerns about geopolitical issues and economic uncertainty were prevalent in the markets. As a result, securities guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities posted positive returns. Direct obligations of the U.S. government, such as Treasuries and

 

1. The Mortgage Bankers Association Refinancing Index covers all mortgage applications to refinance an existing mortgage. It is the best overall gauge of mortgage refinancing activity.

2. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

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The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) mortgage pass-throughs, also posted positive returns. As of June 30, 2003, 50.6% of the Fund’s total net assets were invested in Ginnie Mae securities, which carry the full faith and credit of the U.S government.

 

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN U.S. GOVERNMENT FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                    

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    13.61     $    13.16     $    13.16     $    11.78     $    13.89     $    13.92  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .26     .71     .80 e   .79     .83     .99  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

            .02     .57     .17 e   .60     (.96 )   .01  
    

Total from investment operations

   .28     1.28     .97     1.39     (.13 )   1.00  
    

Less distributions from net investment income

   (.72 )   (.83 )   (.97 )   (.01 )   (1.98 )   (1.03 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    13.17     $    13.61     $    13.16     $    13.16     $    11.78     $    13.89  
    

Total returnb

   1.89%     10.08%     7.62%     11.82%     (.94)%     7.44%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $359,684     $382,663     $392,453     $424,513     $515,033     $710,832  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses

   .53% d   .54%     .53%     .52%     .51%     .50%  

Net investment income

   3.83% d   5.34%     6.06% e   6.48%     6.25%     6.22%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   49.70%     86.86%     35.94%     6.28%     7.90%     31.34%  

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollsc

   35.88%     38.47%     28.26%     6.28%     7.90%     31.34%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cSee Note 1(d) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.

dAnnualized

eEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began recording all paydown gains and losses as part of investment income, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

Net investment income per share

   $ .016  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share

     (.016 )

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     .12%  
  Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999f  
    

Per share operating performance

                                        

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.49     $ 13.08     $ 13.11     $ 11.78     $ 13.89  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                        

Net investment incomea

     .24       .66       .75 e     .77       .77  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     .03       .57       .18 e     .57       (.92 )
    

Total from investment operations

     .27       1.23       .93       1.34       (.15 )
    

Less distributions from net investment income

     (.71 )     (.82 )     (.96 )     (.01 )     (1.96 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 13.05     $ 13.49     $ 13.08     $ 13.11     $ 11.78  
    

Total returnb

     1.82%       9.77%       7.37%       11.39%       (1.10)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                        

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 208,918     $ 136,875     $ 23,356     $ 3,961     $    1,877  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                        

Expenses

     .78% d     .79%       .78%       .77%       .77% d

Net investment income

     3.58% d     5.09%       5.69% e     6.22%       5.95% d

Portfolio turnover rate

     49.70%       86.86%       35.94%       6.28%       7.90%  

Portfolio turnover rate excluding mortgage dollar rollsc

     35.88%       38.47%       28.26%       6.28%       7.90%  

 

aBased on average shares outstanding.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cSee Note 1(d) regarding mortgage dollar rolls.

dAnnualized

eEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began recording all paydown gains and losses as part of investment income, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

Net investment income per share

   $ .016  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share

     (.016 )

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     .12%  
  Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

fFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE

Mortgage-Backed Securities 70.7%

               

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC) – Adjustable Rate .4%

               

FHLMC, Cap 12.522%, Margin 2.105%, + CMT, Resets Annually, 4.128%, 6/01/22

   $ 859,211      $ 882,917

FHLMC, Cap 13.458%, Margin 2.195%, + CMT, Resets Annually, 4.286%, 2/01/19

     1,055,218        1,087,432
             

                1,970,349
             

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (FHLMC) – Fixed Rate 7.2%

               

FHLMC, 6.00%, 1/01/24 - 3/01/33

     9,808,820        10,180,666

FHLMC, 6.50%, 6/01/08 - 7/01/32

     14,310,248        14,935,925

FHLMC, 7.00%, 4/01/24 - 10/01/32

     13,690,550        14,374,698

FHLMC, 7.50%, 11/01/22 - 5/01/24

     840,209        899,613

FHLMC, 8.00%, 1/01/17 - 5/01/22

     366,743        398,355

FHLMC, 8.50%, 4/01/18 - 3/01/22

     241,749        263,240
             

                41,052,497
             

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) – Adjustable Rate 1.5%

               

FNMA, Cap 12.49%, Margin 2.00%, + CMT, Resets Annually, 4.044%, 2/01/19

     1,230,936        1,261,955

FNMA, Cap 12.819%, Margin 2.127%, + CMT, Resets Annually, 3.986%, 9/01/18

     1,355,204        1,402,499

FNMA, Cap 13.313%, Margin 2.16%, + CMT, Resets Annually, 4.78%, 7/01/19

     1,196,037        1,225,126

FNMA, Cap 13.644%, Margin 2.011%, + CMT, Resets Annually, 4.123%, 1/01/18

     4,107,980        4,241,214

FNMA, Cap 15.156%, Margin 2.284%, + 3CMT, Resets Tri-Annually, 6.832%, 3/01/20

     571,309        596,029
             

                8,726,823
             

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) – Fixed Rate 11.0%

               

FNMA, 5.50%, 6/01/16 - 7/01/33

     24,713,030        25,599,299

FNMA, 6.00%, 8/01/17 - 11/01/32

     21,317,201        22,207,770

FNMA, 6.50%, 1/01/24 - 8/01/32

     8,001,953        8,370,720

FNMA, 7.00%, 5/01/24 - 9/01/31

     2,033,111        2,143,112

FNMA, 7.50%, 4/01/23 - 8/01/25

     944,389        1,009,623

FNMA, 8.00%, 7/01/16 - 2/01/25

     1,418,301        1,545,431

FNMA, 8.50%, 10/01/19 - 8/01/21

     47,649        52,056

FNMA, PL, 7.00%, 3/17/35

     1,725,902        1,726,060
             

                62,654,071
             

Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) – Fixed Rate 50.6%

               

GNMA, PL, 7.25%, 5/15/22 - 11/15/25

     1,803,297        1,903,011

GNMA I, 5.50%, 11/15/28 - 7/01/33

     45,543,424        47,510,940

GNMA I, 6.00%, 11/15/23 - 11/15/32

     57,224,027        60,014,163

GNMA I, SF, 6.50%, 5/15/23 - 9/15/32

     89,006,494        93,478,377

GNMA I, SF, 7.00%, 3/15/22 - 10/20/32

     33,067,451        34,987,637

GNMA I, SF, 7.50%, 2/15/17 - 3/15/32

     9,510,284        10,160,750

GNMA I, SF, 8.00%, 4/15/05 - 6/15/25

     3,875,454        4,228,220

GNMA I, SF, 8.25%, 4/15/25

     282,678        306,925

GNMA I, SF, 8.50%, 8/15/21 - 12/15/24

     1,065,887        1,166,698

GNMA I, SF, 9.00%, 4/15/16 - 2/15/21

     662,266        739,235

GNMA I, SF, 9.50%, 7/15/16 - 12/15/21

     980,863        1,106,171

GNMA I, SF, 10.00%, 8/15/17 - 8/15/21

     1,194,323        1,380,712

GNMA II, 6.00%, 1/20/24 - 8/20/28

     3,662,415        3,829,674

GNMA II, 6.50%, 12/20/27 - 3/20/28

     6,049,336        6,331,620

GNMA II, 7.00%, 7/20/32

     15,045,276        15,835,936

GNMA II, 7.50%, 11/20/16 - 11/20/26

     4,100,625        4,361,682

GNMA II, 8.00%, 7/20/16 - 8/20/26

     345,473        372,900

GNMA II, 9.50%, 4/20/25

     83,723        94,198
             

                287,808,849
             

Total Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $391,059,862)

              402,212,589
             

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE  

Other Agency Securities 27.9%

                 

Federal Farm Credit Bank, 4.50%, 7/09/07

   $ 10,000,000      $ 10,839,280  

Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.25%, 5/15/06

     25,000,000        25,358,750  

Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.375%, 2/15/06

     20,000,000        20,361,400  

Federal Home Loan Bank, 2.625%, 5/15/07

     15,000,000        15,217,200  

Federal Home Loan Bank, 3.25%, 8/15/05

     15,000,000        15,561,030  

Federal Home Loan Bank, 4.875%, 5/15/07

     5,000,000        5,487,490  

FICO, Strip, Series 12, zero cpn., 12/06/14

     13,569,000        8,022,047  

FICO, Strip, Series 16, zero cpn., 10/05/10

     4,745,000        3,634,566  

Housing Urban Development, 96-A, 7.625%, 8/01/14

     5,000,000        5,558,780  

Housing Urban Development, 96-A, 7.66%, 8/01/15

     5,000,000        5,553,350  

Student Loan Marketing Association, zero cpn., 5/15/14

     15,000,000        7,213,260  

Small Business Administration, 6.00%, 9/01/18

     7,257,272        7,971,997  

Small Business Administration, 6.45%, 12/01/15

     2,533,160        2,806,118  

Small Business Administration, 6.70%, 12/01/16

     2,822,591        3,159,396  

Small Business Administration, 6.85%, 7/01/17

     3,098,351        3,491,290  

Small Business Administration, Cap 10.85%, Margin Prime - .40%, Resets Quarterly, 4.35%, 6/25/19

     1,129,808        1,177,273  

Small Business Administration, Cap 10.875%, Margin Prime - .125%, Resets Quarterly, 4.625%, 3/25/18

     1,533,405        1,612,843  

Tennessee Valley Authority, 5.98%, 4/01/36

     10,000,000        11,565,840  

Tennessee Valley Authority, Strip, zero cpn., 4/15/42

     6,000,000        4,202,004  
             


Total Other Agency Securities (Cost $146,832,381)

              158,793,914  
             


Total Long Term Investments (Cost $537,892,243)

              561,006,503  
             


Repurchase Agreement (Cost $30,748,008) 5.4%

                 

aJoint Repurchase Agreement, 1.103%, 7/01/03, (Maturity Value $30,748,950)

     30,748,008        30,748,008  

    ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., New York Branch (Maturity Value $2,813,836)

    Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $2,813,836)

    Banc One Capital Markets Inc. (Maturity Value $1,250,256)

    Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $2,813,836)

    Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $2,501,120)

    BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $2,813,836)

    Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $1,875,993)

    Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC (Maturity Value $2,813,836)

    Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Maturity Value $2,813,836)

    Lehman Brothers Inc. (Maturity Value $2,610,893)

    Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $2,813,836)

    UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $2,813,836)

        Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

                 
             


Total Investments (Cost $568,640,251) 104.0%

              591,754,511  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (4.0)%

              (23,152,130 )
             


Net Assets 100.0%

            $ 568,602,381  
             


 

aSee Note 1(b) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 537,892,243  
    


Value

     561,006,503  

Repurchase agreement, at value and cost

     30,748,008  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     160,234  

Capital shares sold

     2,833,424  

Interest

     3,383,131  
    


Total assets

     598,131,300  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     28,746,597  

Capital shares redeemed

     465,294  

Affiliates

     311,007  

Other liabilities

     6,021  
    


Total liabilities

     29,528,919  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 568,602,381  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 7,032,233  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     23,114,260  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (3,185,945 )

Capital shares

     541,641,833  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 568,602,381  
    


Class 1:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 359,684,200  
    


Shares outstanding

     27,306,906  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

     $13.17  
    


Class 2:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 208,918,181  
    


Shares outstanding

     16,011,454  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

     $13.05  
    


 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

Interest

   $ 11,814,057  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,343,647  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     217,742  

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     3,114  

Custodian fees

     2,644  

Reports to shareholders

     49,551  

Professional fees

     11,572  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     2,625  

Other

     10,932  
    


Total expenses

     1,641,827  
    


Net investment income

     10,172,230  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     3,913,808  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (3,082,422 )
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     831,386  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 11,003,616  
    


 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 10,172,230     $ 24,218,463  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     3,913,808       3,804,636  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (3,082,422 )     15,233,412  
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     11,003,616       43,256,511  

Distributions to shareholders from net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (18,596,320 )     (22,736,492 )

Class 2

     (10,519,204 )     (3,744,993 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (29,115,524)       (26,481,485 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (11,995,622 )     (23,721,662 )

Class 2

     79,171,722       110,675,553  
    

Total capital share transactions

     67,176,100       86,953,891  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     49,064,192       103,728,917  

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     519,538,189       415,809,272  
    

End of period

   $ 568,602,381     $ 519,538,189  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 7,032,233     $ 25,975,527  
    

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Franklin U.S. Government Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 92% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is current income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Joint Repurchase Agreement

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account to be used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the Fund based on its pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements had been entered into on that date.

 

c. Securities Purchased on a TBA Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a to be announced (TBA) basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

d. Mortgage Dollar Rolls

 

The Fund enters into mortgage dollar rolls, typically on a TBA basis. Dollar rolls are agreements between the Fund and a financial institution to simultaneously sell and repurchase a mortgage-backed security at a future date. Gains or losses are realized at the time of the sale and the difference between the repurchase price and sale price is recorded as an unrealized gain to the Fund. The risks of mortgage dollar roll transactions include the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill their obligations.

 

e. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   286,302     $ 3,851,879     2,108,070     $ 27,924,326  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,410,950       18,596,320     1,762,519       22,736,492  

Shares redeemed

   (2,510,550 )     (34,443,821 )   (5,568,427 )     (74,382,480 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (813,298 )   $ (11,995,622 )   (1,697,838 )   $ (23,721,662 )
    

Class 2 Shares:

                            

Shares sold

   6,005,647     $ 81,548,222     9,927,016     $ 131,615,360  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   806,069       10,519,204     292,349       3,744,993  

Shares redeemed

   (945,162 )     (12,895,704 )   (1,859,896 )     (24,684,800 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   5,866,554     $ 79,171,722     8,359,469     $ 110,675,553  
    

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)   Investment manager
Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)   Administrative manager
Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)   Principal underwriter
Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)   Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate      Daily Net Assets

.625%      First $100 million
.50%      Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million
.45%      Over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $10 billion.

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $6,748,448 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryover expiring in:

      

2003

   $ 826,481

2005

     169,754

2008

     5,752,213
    

     $ 6,748,448
    

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $351,305. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of mortgage dollar rolls, paydown losses, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES (cont.)

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $569,248,840 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 22,873,922  

Unrealized depreciation

     (368,251 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 22,505,671  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $329,849,895 and $270,329,261, respectively.

 

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FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUNDS — 2005 AND 2010

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: The two Zero Coupon Funds seek as high an investment return as is consistent with capital preservation. Each Fund invests primarily in zero coupon debt securities, primarily U.S. Treasury-issued stripped securities and stripped securities issued by the U.S. government and its agencies and authorities. The Funds may not be appropriate for those who intend to redeem units before the maturity date.

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin Zero Coupon Funds — 2005 and 2010 semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003.

 

During the six months under review, intermediate-term interest rates fell to their lowest levels in over 45 years. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield fell 29 basis points (0.29%), to 3.54%, as the entire yield curve shifted downward. Lower interest rates appeared to affect the economy in two ways. First, they lowered the cost of business financing through borrowing. Businesses that brooded about prospects for near-term business spending amid the sluggish economy focused their expenditures on maintaining and refurbishing older technologies while avoiding capacity increases. Lower borrowing costs contributed to increased corporate spending during the first half of 2003.

 

Second, lower interest rates appeared to encourage consumers to take on low-cost financing and borrowing, adding fuel to the country’s economic engine. Not surprisingly, a record wave of home buying and mortgage refinancing accompanied the recent decline in interest rates, as consumers sought to lock in extraordinarily low debt servicing costs. Freddie Mac’s 30-year commitment rates for mortgage financing remained in a downward trend, and hit new all-time index lows of 5.21% in June 2003, down 72 basis points from the beginning of the reporting period. As a result, the Mortgage Banker’s Association Refinancing Index hit an all-time high in May 2003.1

 

One of the primary factors effecting Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 during the six months under review was investors’ flight to high-quality bonds as the corporate bond sector continued to experience defaults and other credit events. Securities guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, those in which the Funds primarily invest, generally performed well.

 

1. Source: Mortgage Banker’s Association (MBA). The MBA Refinancing Index covers all mortgage applications to refinance an existing mortgage. It is the best overall gauge of mortgage refinancing activity.

 

 

FZ-1

 


For the six months ended June 30, 2003, Franklin Zero Coupon Fund — 2005 Class 1 posted a +2.21% cumulative total return, while Franklin Zero Coupon Fund — 2010 Class 1 posted a +6.72% cumulative total return.2 By comparison, the Lipper Target Maturity Funds Average returned 4.50% during the same period.3

 

 

2. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges;. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

3. Source: Lipper Inc. The Lipper Target Maturity Funds Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Target Maturity Funds classification. Lipper Target Maturity Funds invest principally in zero coupon U.S. Treasury securities or in coupon-bearing U.S. government securities targeted to mature in a specific year.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Funds’ portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Funds. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

FZ-2

 


FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND 2010

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 seeks as high an investment return as is consistent with capital preservation. The Fund invests primarily in zero coupon debt securities, primarily U.S. Treasury-issued stripped securities and stripped securities issued by the  U.S. government and its agencies and authorities. The Fund may not be appropriate for those who intend to redeem units before the maturity date.

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003. Fund performance, including performance for the current reporting period, can be found in the Fund’s Financial Highlights in this report.

 

During the six months under review, intermediate-term interest rates fell to their lowest levels in over 45 years. The 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield fell 29 basis points (0.29%), to 3.54%, as the entire yield curve shifted downward. Lower interest rates appeared to affect the economy in two ways. First, they lowered the cost of business financing through borrowing. Businesses that brooded about prospects for near-term business spending amid the sluggish economy focused their expenditures on maintaining and refurbishing older technologies while avoiding capacity increases. Lower borrowing costs contributed to increased corporate spending during the first half of 2003.

 

Second, lower interest rates appeared to encourage consumers to take on low-cost financing and borrowing, adding fuel to the country’s economic engine. Not surprisingly, a record wave of home buying and mortgage refinancing accompanied the recent decline in interest rates, as consumers sought to lock in extraordinarily low debt servicing costs. Freddie Mac’s 30-year commitment rates for mortgage financing remained in a downward trend, and hit new all-time index lows of 5.21% in June 2003, down 72 basis points from the beginning of the reporting period. As a result, the Mortgage Banker’s Association Refinancing Index hit an all-time high in May 2003.1

 

One of the primary factors affecting Franklin Zero Coupon Fund 2010 during the six months under review was investors’ flight to high-quality bonds as the corporate bond sector continued to experience defaults and other credit events. Securities guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities, those in which the Fund primarily invest, generally performed well.

 

1. Source: Mortgage Banker’s Association (MBA). The MBA Refinancing Index covers all mortgage applications to refinance an existing mortgage. It is the best overall gauge of mortgage refinancing activity and includes conventional and government refinances.

 

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Fund’s return compared favorably with the Lipper Target Maturity Funds Average, which returned 4.50% during the same period.2

 

 

 

2. Source: Lipper Inc. The Lipper Target Maturity Funds Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Target Maturity Funds classification. Lipper Target Maturity Funds invest principally in zero coupon U.S. Treasury securities or in coupon-bearing U.S. government securities targeted to mature in a specific year.

 

As of 6/30/03, there were nine funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUNDS

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

SUPPLEMENT DATED AUGUST 15, 2003

TO THE PROSPECTUS DATED MAY 1, 2003

 

The date period for the “Average Annual Total Return” table on page FZ-3 of the prospectus for Class 1, of the Franklin Zero Coupon Funds, is changed to December 31, 2002.

 

 

Please keep this supplement for future reference.

 

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                    

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $  16.61     $  15.33     $  16.50     $  14.15     $  19.05     $  17.83  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .42     .87     .92     .94     .99     1.09  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .70     2.03     (.06 )   1.67     (3.24 )   1.39  
    

Total from investment operations

   1.12     2.90     .86     2.61     (2.25 )   2.48  
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.68 )   (.95 )   (1.21 )   (.02 )   (2.14 )   (1.11 )

Net realized gains

       (.67 )   (.82 )   (.24 )   (.51 )   (.15 )
    

Total distributions

   (.68 )   (1.62 )   (2.03 )   (.26 )   (2.65 )   (1.26 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $  17.05     $  16.61     $  15.33     $  16.50     $  14.15     $  19.05  
    

Total returnb

   6.72%     20.10%     5.62%     18.72%     (12.24)%     14.45%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $79,642     $68,489     $51,002     $56,720     $66,049     $93,515  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses

   .67% c   .68%     .68%     .65%     .65%     .40%  

Expenses excluding waiver and payments by affiliate

   .67% c   .68%     .68%     .65%     .65%     .66%  

Net investment income

   4.93% c   5.48%     5.73%     6.28%     5.83%     5.55%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   17.09%     19.03%     23.68%     34.39%     19.30%     15.92%  

 

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cAnnualized

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
    

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003

(unaudited)c


 

Per share operating performance

      

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

      

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $17.39  
    

Income from investment operations:

      

Net investment incomea

   .11  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .22  
    

Total from investment operations

   .33  
    

Less distributions from net investment income

   (.68 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $17.04  
    

Total returnb

   1.87%  

Ratios/supplemental data

      

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $1,764  

Ratios to average net assets:

      

Expenses

   .92% d

Net investment income

   4.68% d

Portfolio turnover rate

   17.09%  

 

 

a Based on average shares outstanding.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cFor the period May 12, 2003 (effective date) to June 30, 2003.

dAnnualized

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
     VALUE

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 87.3%

               

FHLMC, Strip, 7/15/10

   $ 11,150,000      $ 8,723,838

FICO, Strip, 19, 6/06/10

     9,800,000        7,605,388

FICO, Strip, A, 8/08/10

     7,000,000        5,395,481

FNMA, Strip, 8/12/09

     1,975,000        1,624,510

FNMA, Strip, 8/01/10

     8,250,000        6,441,303

FNMA, Strip, 8/12/10

     1,230,000        959,211

REFCO, Strip, 10/15/10

     10,000,000        7,843,960

SLMA 5/15/14

     8,650,000        4,159,647

Tennessee Valley Authority, Strip, 1/01/10

     412,000        324,583

Tennessee Valley Authority, Strip, 4/15/10

     12,000,000        9,399,924

Tennessee Valley Authority, Strip, 10/15/10

     1,320,000        1,012,432

Tennessee Valley Authority, Strip, 10/15/11

     7,295,000        5,268,449

U.S. Treasury, Strip, 2/15/11

     14,900,000        11,549,392

U.S. Treasury, Strip, 2/15/12

     1,000,000        733,936
             

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $57,145,613)

              71,042,054
             

Other Securities – AAA Rated 9.8%

               

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 2/15/11

     1,392,000        1,020,096

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 2/15/12

     2,800,000        1,928,777

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 2/15/13

     3,287,000        2,128,014

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 8/15/13

     4,100,000        2,569,507

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 2, 2/15/11

     500,000        366,414
             

Total Other Securities – AAA Rated (Cost $6,276,959)

              8,012,808
             

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $63,422,572)

              79,054,862
             

aRepurchase Agreement (Cost $712,871) .9%

               

Joint Repurchase Agreement, 1.103%, 7/01/03, (Maturity Value $712,893)

     712,871        712,871

ABN AMRO Bank, N.V., New York Branch (Maturity Value $65,236)

               

Banc of America Securities LLC (Maturity Value $65,236)

               

Banc One Capital Markets Inc. (Maturity Value $28,993)

               

Barclays Capital Inc. (Maturity Value $65,236)

               

Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $57,987)

               

BNP Paribas Securities Corp. (Maturity Value $65,236)

               

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (Maturity Value $43,493)

               

Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC (Maturity Value $65,236)

               

Goldman, Sachs & Co. (Maturity Value $65,236)

               

Lehman Brothers Inc. (Maturity Value $60,532)

               

Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. (Maturity Value $65,236)

               

UBS Securities LLC (Maturity Value $65,236)

               

Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

               
             

Total Investments (Cost $64,135,443) 98.0%

              79,767,733

Other Assets, less Liabilities 2.0%

              1,638,853
             

Net Assets 100.0%

            $ 81,406,586
             

 

a See Note 1(b) regarding joint repurchase agreement.

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 64,135,443
    

Value

     79,767,733

Receivables:

      

Capital shares sold

     1,705,925
    

Total assets

     81,473,658
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Capital shares redeemed

     16,619

Affiliates

     41,725

Professional

     5,392

Other liabilities

     3,336
    

Total liabilities

     67,072
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 81,406,586
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 1,828,053

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     15,632,290

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (408,920)

Capital shares

     64,355,163
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 81,406,586
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 79,642,254
    

Shares outstanding

     4,670,603
    

Net asset value per share

     $17.05
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 1,764,332
    

Shares outstanding

     103,540
    

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share

   $ 17.04
    

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

      

Interest

   $ 2,074,545
    

Expenses:

      

Management fees (Note 3)

     231,098

Distribution fees – Class 2 (Note 3)

     18

Transfer agent fees (Note 3)

     367

Custodian fees

     322

Reports to shareholders

     7,898

Professional fees

     7,026

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     366

Other

     1,793
    

Total expenses

     248,888
    

Net investment income

     1,825,657
    

Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

      

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     43,725
    

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     3,032,848
    

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     3,076,573
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 4,902,230
    

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

    

Six Months
Ended

June 30, 2003

    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 1,825,657     $ 3,095,573  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments

     43,725       (432,337 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     3,032,848       7,466,700  
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     4,902,230       10,129,936  

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (3,089,057 )     (3,019,579 )

Class 2

     (3,871 )      
    

Net realized gains:

                

Class 1

           (2,117,685 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (3,092,928)       (5,137,264 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     9,338,894       12,494,918  

Class 2

     1,769,177        
    

Total capital share transactions

     11,108,071       12,494,918  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     12,917,373       17,487,590  

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     68,489,213       51,001,623  
    

End of period

   $ 81,406,586     $ 68,489,213  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 1,828,053     $ 3,095,324  
    

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Franklin Zero Coupon Fund — 2010 (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 93% of the total Fund’s shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is current income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Joint Repurchase Agreements

 

The Fund may enter into a joint repurchase agreement whereby its uninvested cash balance is deposited into a joint cash account to be used to invest in one or more repurchase agreements. The value and face amount of the joint repurchase agreement are allocated to the Fund based on its pro-rata interest. A repurchase agreement is accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements had been entered into on that date.

 

c. Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed Delivery Basis

 

The Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, with payment and delivery scheduled for a future date. These transactions are subject to market fluctuations and are subject to the risk that the value at delivery may be more or less than the trade date purchase price. Although the Fund will generally purchase these securities with the intention of holding the securities, it may sell the securities before the settlement date. Sufficient assets have been segregated for these securities.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

Effective May 12, 2003, the Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Outstanding shares before that date were designated as Class 1 shares. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   906,366     $ 15,395,526     2,523,146     $ 40,144,293  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   180,120       3,089,057     347,582       5,137,264  

Shares redeemed

   (538,843 )     (9,145,689 )   (2,073,783 )     (32,786,639 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   547,643     $ 9,338,894     796,945     $ 12,494,918  
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   115,100     $ 1,971,737                

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   226       3,871                

Shares redeemed

   (11,786 )     (206,431 )              
    

             

Net increase (decrease)

   103,540     $ 1,769,177                
    

             

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity    Affiliation

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

  

Investment manager

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

  

Administrative manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

  

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

  

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate      Daily Net Assets

.625%

    

First $100 million

.50%

    

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

.45%

    

Over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $10 billion.

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by the Fund’s investment manager based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $274,229 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire in 2010.

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of bond discounts.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, and bond discounts.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

FRANKLIN ZERO COUPON FUND — 2010

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES (cont.)

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $64,273,564 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 15,494,169

Unrealized depreciation

    
    

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 15,494,169
    

 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003, aggregated $19,547,212 and $12,821,655, respectively.

 

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MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Mutual Discovery Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation. The Fund invests mainly in U.S. and foreign equity securities (including securities convertible, or that the manager expects to become convertible, into common or preferred stock) of companies that the Fund’s manager believes are available at market prices less than their value based on certain recognized or objective criteria. The Fund may also invest a significant portion in small capitalization companies.

 


 

For the six months ended June 30, 2003, Mutual Discovery Securities Fund – Class 1 posted a +9.86% cumulative total return, underperforming its benchmarks, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) and Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) World Index, which returned 11.75% and 11.45% during the same period.1

 

Financial markets experienced significant volatility during 2003’s first half. As uncertainties surrounding impending war in Iraq loomed, most major equity indexes declined from January through early March, only to reverse course shortly before the war began and rally strongly from mid-March through mid-June. Investor confidence that war would be concluded quickly and successfully, as well as the belief that the economy was stabilizing, generally sparked the domestic market rally. Promise of fiscal stimulus, including a sizable tax-cut package, and hopes that monetary stimulus, in the form of a 45-year low federal funds target rate, would help lift the economy, further fueled the rally. During the reporting period, short-term and long-term U.S. Treasury interest rates reached multi-decade lows, which, coupled with a weak U.S. economy, led to further declines in the U.S. dollar versus other major currencies, particularly the euro. Although we had partially removed our hedge versus the euro and other selected currencies, our remaining currency hedges provided a modest headwind for Fund performance.

 

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The MSCI World Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures total returns of equity securities in developed markets globally. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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The Fund outperformed its benchmarks during the downdraft in early 2003 and underperformed during the rally, leading to our overall underperformance during the reporting period.

 

During the six months under review, securities representing our three investment styles (undervalued common stock, distressed debt and risk arbitage) contributed positively to overall Fund performance, with distressed securities providing the strongest performance, driven by broad-based improvement in distressed and high yield markets. Notable performers included several telecommunication, cable, utility and merchant power generation companies. Among these were U.K. cable companies NTL and Telewest, U.S. cable company Adelphia Communications and U.S. broadcast tower company Spectrasite in the telecommunication and cable sectors. In the power and utility sectors, Calpine, PG&E Corp. and its utility subsidiary, Pacific Gas & Electric, also contributed to the Fund’s performance. During the reporting period, the Fund had a relatively high allocation of distressed securities relative to its historical exposure, representing 13.19% of total net assets at period-end.

 

Within our equity holdings, significant contributors to Fund performance included International Steel Group (ISG), White Mountains Insurance Group, Liberty Media and Cendant. Privately held ISG was formed in 2002 by a group of investors to purchase the assets of bankrupt carbon steel producer LTV Steel. In May 2003, ISG completed the purchase of additional assets from bankrupt steel company Bethlehem Steel. In both transactions, ISG purchased certain assets, leaving the pension, post-retirement health care, and other “legacy” liabilities behind with the bankrupt company, resulting in a reduced and more competitive cost structure for the newly purchased production facilities.

 

White Mountains, a well-capitalized, Bermuda-based property and casualty (P&C) insurer, benefited from a strong pricing environment, solid returns from its high-quality investment portfolio and a well-executed turnaround at OneBeacon Insurance Group, the company’s largest operating subsidiary. We believe White Mountains is led by a strong management team, who employed disciplined operating principles and generated solid returns for shareholders.

 

Gradual improvement in the underlying media environment largely drove Liberty Media’s relatively strong performance. Notwithstanding a slowdown in March and April during the conflict in Iraq, advertising spending steadily improved in 2003 after two difficult years. In addition, digital and satellite television drove growth in the U.S. multichannel

 

 

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television industry. Such factors supported share price gains of some of Liberty’s largest public holdings, including News Corp., AOL Time Warner, and especially InterActiveCorp (formerly USA Interactive). The improved environment also contributed positively to financial performance for Liberty’s private assets, most notably Discovery Communications. In addition to appreciation of its public and private assets, the discount at which Liberty traded to its underlying assets narrowed during the reporting period.

 

Cendant, a travel and real estate services provider, began 2003 trading at what we considered depressed valuations largely due to concerns surrounding the impact the weak economy and war in Iraq might have on its travel-related businesses. As the period unfolded, investors seemed to take comfort that strength in Cendant’s real estate business was likely to continue. After war in Iraq concluded, the company’s travel business began to rebound. As domestic equity markets rallied and Cendant’s business prospects improved, the stock was revalued to a level we believed more appropriately reflected its strong competitive positions and substantial free cash flow generation.

 

Unfortunately, some of our positions lost value during the period under review. Carlsberg shares declined following a first quarter 2003 loss as beer sales in Russia and eastern Europe unexpectedly fell. Several factors, including generic competition for one of its lead drugs, a weaker U.S. dollar and lower pension fund asset values, had a negative impact on Akzo Nobel, a Dutch chemicals and pharmaceuticals company.

 

Weak market conditions early in the period presented us with some opportunities that we believe enabled us to upgrade the quality of the Fund’s portfolio. For example, we sold our Allied Domecq position when the stock declined on concerns about weakness in the company’s Spanish operations, adverse currency movements and a higher-than-expected contribution to its pension plans. We purchased shares of Diageo in its place. Diageo is the world’s leading spirits company, enjoying enviable market share. Its well-known brands include Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Guinness, Tanqueray, Cuervo and Bailey’s. Diageo refocused on its core spirits business by divesting its Burger King division and selling Pillsbury to General Mills for about a 20% stake in the combined entity. We believe management is committed to focusing on growing its core business profitably or returning excess cash to shareholders through dividends and a significant share buyback program.

 

During the six months under review, we purchased shares of Hartford Financial Services Group. Hartford, a leading U.S. insurance company,

 

Top 10 Sectors/Industries

Mutual Discovery Securities Fund

Based on Equity Securities

6/30/03

 

     % of Total
Net Assets
 

Insurance    8.5 %
Tobacco    8.1 %
Media    7.3 %
Food Products    4.9 %
Diversified Financial Services    4.5 %
Metals & Mining    3.7 %
Commercial Banks    3.2 %
Beverages    3.0 %
Real Estate    2.7 %
Construction & Engineering    2.6 %

 

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offers P&C and life insurance products to companies and individuals. During the period, Hartford boosted its reserves for asbestos liabilities and raised additional capital by issuing stock to shore up its balance sheet and maintain its financial strength ratings. As a result of the stock offering, we were able to purchase Hartford shares at less than 10 times estimated 2004 earnings, although at a premium to estimated book value.

 

During the six months under review, we sold our position in Actividades de Construcciones y Servicios when it became, in our view, fully valued based upon continued optimism for Spain’s construction environment and the prospect of further industry consolidation. We also eliminated our holdings in Daiichi Pharmaceutical during the period after management used some of their substantial cash balances to make what we believed were ill-advised acquisitions. We also sold most of our position in Greencore. Last, we made some sales in selected positions within the distressed portfolio following the significant rally this spring.

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings

Mutual Discovery Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company

Sector/Industry,
Country

   % of Total
Net Assets
 

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., A & B    2.9 %
Insurance, U.S.       
Altadis SA    1.8 %
Tobacco, Spain       
British American Tobacco PLC    1.8 %
Tobacco, U.K.       
White Mountains Insurance Group Inc., common & restricted    1.7 %
Insurance, U.S.       
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC    1.7 %
Tobacco, U.K       
International Steel Group, common & B    1.6 %
Metals & Mining, U.S.       
Vinci SA    1.6 %
Construction & Engineering, France       
Groupe Danone    1.5 %
Food Products, France       
Lagardere SCA    1.4 %
Media, France       
Nestle SA    1.2 %
Food Products, Switzerland       

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                    

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $    11.06     $    12.56     $    14.55     $    13.57     $    11.29     $    12.17  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .14     .18     .24     .26     .17     .20  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .96     (1.27 )   (.08 )   1.14     2.48     (.76 )
    

Total from investment operations

   1.10     (1.09 )   .16     1.40     2.65     (.56 )
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.22 )   (.19 )   (.30 )   (.42 )   (.37 )   (.17 )

Net realized gains

       (.22 )   (1.85 )           (.15 )
    

Total distributions

   (.22 )   (.41 )   (2.15 )   (.42 )   (.37 )   (.32 )
    

Net asset value, end of year

   $    11.94     $    11.06     $    12.56     $    14.55     $    13.57     $    11.29  
    

Total returnb

   9.86%     (9.06)%     .39%     1.45%     23.76%     (5.00)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $120,429     $122,011     $164,527     $191,051     $202,777     $224,656  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses*

   1.07%c     1.02%     1.02%     1.02%     1.01%     1.01%  

Net investment income

   2.55%c     1.52%     1.76%     1.76%     1.42%     1.94%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   18.81%     47.46%     64.58%     64.58%     104.69%     93.99%  

*Ratios to average net assets, excluding dividend expense on securities sold short:

                                    

Expenses

   1.03%c     .00%     1.00%     98.00%     99.00%     1.00%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
b Total return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized

 

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000d     1999d  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the year)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of year

   $  10.97     $  12.50     $14.50     $13.54     $11.65  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .13     .14     .13     .22     .11  

Net realized and unrealized gains

   .96     (1.27 )   .01     1.14     2.15  
    

Total from investment operations

   1.09     (1.13 )   .14     1.36     2.26  
    

Less distributions from:

                              

Net investment income

   (.22 )   (.18 )   (.29 )   (.40 )   (.37 )

Net realized gains

       (.22 )   (1.85 )        
    

Total distributions

   (.22 )   (.40 )   (2.14 )   (.40 )   (.37 )
    

Net asset value, end of year

   $  11.84     $  10.97     $12.50     $14.50     $13.54  
    

Total returnb

   9.78%     (9.40)%     .24%     10.21%     19.68%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of year (000’s)

   $75,872     $37,241     $5,681     $1,035     $  413  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses*

   1.33%c     1.27%     1.27%     1.27%     1.27% c

Net investment income

   2.29%c     1.27%     1.03%     1.59%     .94% c

Portfolio turnover rate

   18.81%     47.46%     64.58%     74.77%     104.69%  

*Ratios to average net assets, excluding dividend expense on securities sold short:

                              

Expenses

   1.29%c     .00%     1.25%     1.23%      

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized
dFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     COUNTRY    SHARES/
WARRANTS/
CONTRACTS
   VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 70.0%

                

Aerospace & Defense .7%

                

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   United States    16,200    $ 1,397,898
              

Auto Components .7%

                

Trelleborg AB, B

   Sweden    128,041      1,367,592
              

Beverages 3.0%

                

Brown-Forman Corp., A

   United States    3,700      297,850

Brown-Forman Corp., B

   United States    10,780      847,523

Carlsberg AS, B

   Denmark    63,000      2,254,138

Diageo PLC

   United Kingdom    47,500      507,129

Heineken Holding NV, A

   Netherlands    67,110      1,929,737

Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. 

   United States    4,700      94,094
              

                 5,930,471
              

Chemicals 2.2%

                

Akzo Nobel NV

   Netherlands    53,430      1,416,112

Givaudan AG

   Switzerland    800      336,643

Solvay SA

   Belgium    24,070      1,658,456

Syngenta AG

   Switzerland    18,960      950,415
              

                 4,361,626
              

Commercial Banks 3.2%

                

aBanca Nazionale del Lavoro SpA

   Italy    224,600      376,564

Bank of America Corp.

   United States    3,500      276,605

Bank of Ireland

   Irish Republic    127,425      1,543,774

Danske Bank

   Denmark    53,990      1,051,412

DNB Holding ASA

   Norway    289,720      1,428,853

Fleet Boston Financial Corp.

   United States    14,700      436,737

Gjensidige NOR ASA, 144A

   Norway    4,100      143,418

KeyCorp

   United States    7,000      176,890

a,bNippon Investment LLC

   Japan    477,000      839,520
              

                 6,273,773
              

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.4%

                

aAlderwoods Group Inc.

   United States    26,228      143,205

aCendant Corp.

   United States    57,600      1,055,232

aRepublic Services Inc.

   United States    40,500      918,135

aVeridian Corp.

   United States    2,300      80,247

Waste Management Inc.

   United States    20,300      489,027
              

                 2,685,846
              

Communications Equipment .1%

                

aMarconi Corp.

   United Kingdom    265,214      269,149
              

                 269,149
              

Computers & Peripherals

                

aDecisionOne Corp.

   United States    5,288      10,576
              

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY    SHARES/
WARRANTS/
CONTRACTS
   VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                

Construction & Engineering 2.6%

                

Acciona SA

   Spain    17,100    $ 814,931

Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas SA

   Spain    18,300      511,293

Grupo Dragados SA

   Spain    37,782      760,578

Vinci SA

   France    43,880      3,051,106
              

                 5,137,908
              

Construction Materials .9%

                

Ciments Francais SA

   France    22,650      1,323,923

RMC Group PLC

   United Kingdom    70,700     

538,699

                

1,862,622

Diversified Financial Services 4.5%

                

Brascan Corp., A

   Canada    84,700      2,072,695

E-L Financial Corp. Ltd.

   Canada    7,400      1,424,177

Irish Life & Permanent PLC

   Irish Republic    147,300      1,598,154

a,bLeucadia National Corp.

   United States    34,780      1,226,482

Pargesa Holdings SA

   Switzerland    1,147      2,337,948

Principal Financial Group

   United States    3,800     

122,550

                

8,782,006

Diversified Telecommunication Services .5%

                

BCE Inc.

   Canada    32,600      745,211

aXO Communications Inc.

   United States    58,730     

212,896

                

958,107

Electric Utilities .8%

                

E.ON AG

   Germany    21,550      1,104,957

aPG & E Corp.

   United States    15,000      317,250

a,bPG & E Corp, wts., 9/02/06

   United States    667      12,690

aReliant Resources Inc.

   United States    7,000     

42,910

                

1,477,807

Electrical Equipment .3%

                

Kidde PLC

   United Kingdom    464,790     

651,922

Food & Staples Retailing .9%

                

aKroger Co.

   United States    84,500      1,409,460

aSafeway Inc.

   United States    13,900     

284,394

                

1,693,854

Food Products 5.2%

                

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

   United Kingdom    235,227      1,389,602

Farmer Brothers Co.

   United States    4,200      1,425,018

Greencore Group PLC

   Irish Republic    200      666

Groupe Danone

   France    21,350      2,954,347

Hershey Foods Corp

   United States    5,000      348,300

Koninklijke Numico NV

   Netherlands    38,500      592,437

Lotte Confectionary Co. Ltd.

   South Korea    2,380      980,293

Nestle SA

   Switzerland    11,820      2,438,957

Weetabix Ltd., A

   United Kingdom    1,200     

46,039

                

10,175,659

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY    SHARES/
WARRANTS/
CONTRACTS
   VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                

Health Care Equipment & Supplies .1%

                

aCenterpulse Ltd.

   Switzerland    600    $

161,456

Health Care Providers & Services 1.0%

                

aAnthem Inc.

   United States    2,400      185,160

CIGNA Corp.

   United States    6,900      323,886

aGenesis Health Ventures Inc.

   United States    13,881      245,000

HCA Inc.

   United States    15,100      483,804

a,gKindred Healthcare Inc.

   United States    28,754      487,323

a,gKindred Healthcare Inc., wts., Series A, 4/20/06

   United States    5,258      14,985

a,gKindred Healthcare Inc., wts., Series B, 4/20/06

   United States    13,145      30,720

aRotech Healthcare Inc.

   United States    8,060      176,514

aWellpoint Health Networks Inc.

   United States    25     

2,107

                

1,949,499

Industrial Conglomerate 1.2%

                

Orkla ASA

   Norway    138,270     

2,394,402

Insurance 8.5%

                

aAlleghany Corp.

   United States    3,614      690,274

aBerkshire Hathaway Inc., A

   United States    45      3,262,500

aBerkshire Hathaway Inc., B

   United States    960      2,332,800

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.

   United States    27,000      1,359,720

IPC Holdings Ltd.

   Bermuda    15,500      519,250

a,bMontpelier Re Holdings Ltd.

   Bermuda    6,420      192,729

Old Republic International Corp.

   United States    36,200      1,240,574

a,bOlympus Re Holdings Ltd.

   Bermuda    2,140      289,606

Prudential Financial Inc.

   United States    33,200      1,117,180

Travelers Property Casualty Corp., A

   United States    83,350      1,325,265

United Fire & Casualty Co.

   United States    26,600      864,234

White Mountains Insurance Group Inc.

   United States    1,200      474,000

bWhite Mountains Insurance Group Inc.

   United States    7,796     

2,925,449

                

16,593,581

IT Services .1%

                

aComdisco Contingent Equity Distribution

   United States    2,066,357      7,646

aConcord EFS Inc.

   United States    10,200     

150,144

                

157,790

Leisure Equipment & Products .6%

                

Agfa Gevaert NV

   Belgium    19,700      418,292

Nintendo Co. Ltd.

   Japan    11,600     

843,373

                

1,261,665

Machinery .8%

                

Alfa Laval AB

   Sweden    80,700      771,216

aJoy Global Inc.

   United States    41,338      610,562

aSchindler Holding AG, Reg D

   Switzerland    1,600     

281,127

                

1,662,905

Marine .4%

                

Koninklijke Nedlloyd Groep NV

   Netherlands    37,900     

786,020

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY    SHARES/
WARRANTS/
CONTRACTS
   VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                

Media 6.8%

                

Astral Media Inc., A

   Canada    70,900    $ 1,189,711

Dow Jones & Co. Inc.

   United States    2,000      86,060

E.W. Scripps Co., A

   United States    200      17,744

Hispanic Broadcasting Corp., A

   United States    2,500      63,625

Lagardere SCA

   France    64,810      2,816,985

aLiberty Media Corp., A

   United States    195,846      2,263,980

McGraw-Hill Cos. Inc.

   United States    3,200      198,400

aNTL Europe Inc.

   France    10,535      105

a,bNTL Inc.

   United States    40,998      1,398,852

NV Holdingsmig de Telegraaf

   Netherlands    45,878      737,580

Omnicom Group Inc.

   United States    4,500      322,650

SES Global, FDR

   Luxembourg    342,000      2,218,968

aTVMAX Holdings Inc.

   United States    3,535      7,512

Washington Post Co., B

   United States    2,721     

1,994,221

                

13,316,393

Metals & Mining 3.7%

                

Anglo American PLC

   United Kingdom    42,400      647,184

Barrick Gold Corp.

   Canada    24,600      440,340

Fording Canadian Coal Trust

   Canada    2,313      41,536

aGlamis Gold Ltd.

   Canada    10,800      121,373

Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd.

   South Africa    24,500      1,454,994

a,bInternational Steel Group

   United States    33      3,052,500

a,bInternational Steel Group, B

   United States    2      185,000

Newmont Mining Corp.

   United States    36,100      1,171,806

aWheaton River Minerals Ltd.

   Canada    77,598      97,087

aWheaton River Minerals Ltd., wts., 5/30/07

   Canada    20,700     

9,445

                

7,221,265

Multi-Utilities & Unregulated Power .7%

                

Suez SA

   France    87,895     

1,398,956

Oil & Gas 2.1%

                

Amerada Hess Corp.

   United States    1,200      59,016

BP PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom    9,000      378,180

BP PLC

   United Kingdom    110,600      766,978

Conocophillips

   United States    10,234      560,823

aSouthwest Royalties Inc., A

   United States    3,410      102,295

Total SA, B

   France    9,524      1,439,302

Total SA, B, ADR

   France    9,670     

732,986

                

4,039,580

Paper & Forest Products 1.3%

                

Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.

   Canada    97,900      619,643

Meadwestvaco Corp.

   United States    15,400      380,380

Potlatch Corp.

   United States    63,100     

1,624,825

                

2,624,848

Personal Products .2%

                

Beiersdorf AG

   Germany    3,700     

493,342

 

MD-10

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY    SHARES/
WARRANTS/
CONTRACTS
   VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                

Pharmaceuticals .8%

                

Merck & Co. Inc.

   United States    10,200    $ 617,610

Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.

   Japan    23,500      867,000
              

                 1,484,610
              

Real Estate 2.7%

                

American Financial Realty Trust

   United States    5,400      80,514

Canary Wharf Group PLC

   United Kingdom    185,900      785,307

Fastighets AB Tornet

   Sweden    46,700      930,505

iStar Financial Inc.

   United States    42,500      1,551,250

a,bSecurity Capital European Realty

   Luxembourg    5,319      39,361

a,bTorre Mayor Investments, LP

   United States    10      1,000,000

Ventas Inc.

   United States    55,600      842,340
              

                 5,229,277
              

Road & Rail .9%

                

Canadian National Railway Co.

   Canada    20,400      977,098

Florida East Coast Industries Inc., A

   United States    27,900      712,845

Florida East Coast Industries Inc., B

   United States    3,200      79,680
              

                 1,769,623
              

Software .2%

                

aJ.D. Edwards & Co., Jul. 12.5 Calls, 7/19/03

   United States    29      5,510

aPeoplesoft Inc.

   United States    18,700      328,933

aPeoplesoft Inc., Jul. 17.5 Puts, 7/19/03

   United States    7      385
              

                 334,828
              

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance .6%

                

Freddie Mac

   United States    9,400      477,238

Greenpoint Financial Corp.

   United States    4,464      227,396

Hudson City Bancorp Inc.

   United States    17,400      444,918
              

                 1,149,552
              

Tobacco 8.1%

                

Altadis SA

   Spain    137,700      3,529,431

Altria Group Inc.

   United States    33,900      1,540,416

British American Tobacco PLC

   United Kingdom    309,875      3,515,438

Gallaher Group PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom    1,000      39,600

Gallaher Group PLC

   United Kingdom    72,170      708,588

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

   United Kingdom    183,172      3,273,466

ITC Ltd.

   India    65,968      1,087,897

Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corp., GDR, 144A

   South Korea    222,090      1,838,905

KT&G Corporation

   South Korea    25,000      412,307
              

                 15,946,048
              

Trading Companies & Distributors .4%

                

Compania de Distribucion Intefral Logista SA

   Spain    32,500     

776,289

 

MD-11

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY    SHARES/
WARRANTS/
CONTRACTS
    VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                   

Transportation Infrastructure 1.2%

                   

Laidlaw International Inc.

   United States      67,599     $ 561,072

Mersey Docks & Harbour Co.

   United Kingdom      92,630       846,037

Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.

   United Kingdom      269,200       1,043,910
                 

                    2,451,019
                 

Wireless Telecommunication Services .6%

                   

aSpectrasite Inc.

   United States      22,082       1,100,788
                 

Total Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (Cost $117,688,614)

                  137,340,552
                 

Preferred Stocks .5%

                   

Construction Materials

                   

aDyckerhoff AG, pfd.

   Germany      5,503       64,648
                 

Electric Utilities

                   

Calpine Capital Trust, 5.75%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      1,640       70,520
                 

Food Products .1%

                   

Unilever NV, pfd.

   Netherlands      12,800       77,904
                 

Health Care Providers & Services

                   

aGenesis Health Ventures Inc., PIK, 6.00%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      162       13,689
                 

Household Products .3%

                   

Henkel KGAA, pfd.

   Germany      9,420       577,655
                 

Insurance .1%

                   

United Fire & Casualty Co., 6.375%, cvt. pfd.

   United States      5,300       149,725
                 

Media

                   

NTL Europe Inc., 10.00%, A, pfd.

   United States      4,660       9,320
                 

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $972,583)

                  963,461
                 

          PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTc
     

Corporate Bonds & Notes 5.4%

                   

Alderwoods Group Inc., 12.25%, 1/02/09

   United States    $ 280,600       294,630

Calpine Canada Energy Finance,

                   

8.50%, 5/01/08

   Canada      539,000       423,115

8.375%, 10/15/08

   Canada      10,000  EUR     8,383

Calpine Corp.,

                   

cvt., 144A, 4.00%, 12/26/06

   United States      90,000       81,450

cvt., 4.00%, 12/26/06

   United States      770,000       696,850

7.875%, 4/01/08

   United States      115,000       88,550

7.75%, 4/15/09

   United States      235,000       175,075

8.625%, 8/15/10

   United States      279,000       210,645

DecisionOne Corp., Bank Claim

   United States      171,788       144,302

Eurotunnel Finance Ltd., equity note, 12/31/03

   United Kingdom      112,932  GBP     60,565

Eurotunnel PLC,

                   

12/31/18, Tier 2

   United Kingdom      160,314  GBP     191,791

12/31/25, Tier 3

   United Kingdom      254,024  GBP     259,888

Stabilization Advance S8, Tier 1

   United Kingdom      115,706  GBP     45,823

Stabilization Advance S8, Tier 2

   United Kingdom      112,863  GBP     43,766

12/31/50, Resettable Advance R5

   United Kingdom      140,058  GBP     99,379

 

MD-12

 


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MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTc
    VALUE

Corporate Bonds & Notes (cont.)

                     

Eurotunnel SA,

                     

5.28%, 12/31/18, Tier 2 (Pibor)

   France        17,565  EUR   $ 14,624

12/31/18, Tier 2 (Libor)

   France        39,763  EUR     33,105

12/31/25, Tier 3 (Libor)

   France        82,595  EUR     58,806

Stabilization Advance S6, Tier 2

   France        21,402  EUR     5,776

Stabilization Advance S7, Tier 1 (Pibor)

   France        36,561  EUR     10,076

Stabilization Advance S6, Tier 1 (Pibor)

   France        10,849  EUR     2,990

Level 3 Communications Inc.,

                     

Term Loan A

   United States        105,200       97,310

Term Loan C

   United States        32,500       30,712

Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC, 7/22/03

   United Kingdom      $ 3,000,000       2,997,983

Marconi PLC, 8.00%, 4/30/08

   United Kingdom        365,215       332,346

Marconi Corp., 10.00%, 10/31/08

   United Kingdom        133,216       135,880

Midwest Generation LLC., 8.56%, 1/02/16

   United States        225,000       225,000

Mirant Americas Generation Inc., 7.625%, 5/01/06

   United States        94,000       72,850

Mirant Mid-Atlantic LLC,

                     

9.125%, 6/30/17

   United States        35,781       34,887

10.06%, 12/30/28

   United States        93,532       92,771

NTL Inc., 19.00%, 1/09/10

   United States        1,132,000       1,126,340

Providian Financial Corp, cvt., zero cpn., 2/15/21

   United States        644,000       281,750

Qwest Capital Funding, 5.875%, 8/03/04

   United States        414,000       398,475

Qwest Services Corp., 13.50%, 12/15/10

   United States        850,000       964,750

Reliant Energy Inc., 9.237%, 7/02/17

   United States        26,940       25,458

Sepracor Inc., cvt., 5.00%, 2/15/07

   United States        420,000       372,750

Southwest Royalties Inc., 11.50%, 6/30/04

   United States        227,000       227,000

TVMAX Holdings Inc., PIK, 14.00%, 2/01/06

   United States        10,684       10,684

XO Communications Inc., 7/15/09

   United States        378,046       364,815
                   

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $9,762,772)

                    10,741,350
                   

Bonds & Notes in Reorganization 5.3%

                     

aAdelphia Communications Corp.,

                     

9.25%, 10/01/02

   United States        76,000       46,360

8.125%, 7/15/03

   United States        30,000       18,750

7.50%, 1/15/04

   United States        80,000       49,600

10.50%, 7/15/04

   United States        124,000       78,740

10.25%, 11/01/06

   United States        116,000       71,340

8.375%, 2/01/08

   United States        245,000       153,125

7.75%, 1/15/09

   United States        210,000       131,250

7.875%, 5/01/09

   United States        85,000       51,850

9.375%, 11/15/09

   United States        60,000       38,700

10.25%, 6/15/11

   United States        229,000       147,705

cvt., 6.00%, 2/15/06

   United States        1,056,000       190,080

cvt., 3.25%, 5/01/21

   United States        123,000       22,140

aAiken Cnty S C Indl Rev Ref Beloit, 6.00%, 12/01/11

   United States        20,000       4,000

aAmerco,

                     

8.03%, 9/18/06

   United States        20,000       16,800

7.47%, 1/15/27

   United States        85,000       71,400

7.85%, 5/15/03

   United States        13,000       10,790

aCentury Communications Corp.,

                     

9.50%, 3/01/05

   United States        15,000       9,750

8.875%, 1/15/07

   United States        11,000       7,150

8.375%, 12/15/07

   United States        20,000       13,000

zero cpn., 3/15/03

   United States        223,000       132,685

 

MD-13

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTc
    VALUE

Bonds & Notes in Reorganization (cont.)

                     

aCharter Communications Holdings LLC,

                     

8.625%, 4/01/09

   United States      $ 85,000     $ 61,625

senior disc. note, zero cpn., 5/15/11

   United States        120,000       61,200

senior disc. note, zero cpn., 1/15/06

   United States        158,000       82,950

10.00%, 5/15/11

   United States        333,000       241,425

aCharter Communications Operating LLC, Bank Claim

   United States        467,500       430,100

Dow Corning Corp., 9.375%, 2/01/08

   United States        300,000       588,000

aFrontier Corp., 7.25%, 5/15/04

   United States        45,000       3,262

aGlobal Crossing Holdings Ltd.,

                     

9.125%, 11/15/06

   United States        270,000       12,825

9.625%, 5/15/08

   United States        135,000       6,412

9.50%, 11/15/09

   United States        222,000       10,545

Bank Claim

   United States        400,000       89,000

Bank Claim

   United States        939,874       209,122

Bank Claim

   United States        185,700       41,318

aGlobal Crossing Ltd., 6.00%, 10/15/03

   United States        43,000       3,117

aHarnischfeger Industries Inc.,

                     

8.90%, 03/01/22

   United States        162,000       1,021

8.70%, 6/15/22

   United States        159,000       1,018

7.25%, 12/15/25

   United States        232,000       1,485

6.875%, 2/15/27

   United States        216,000       1,361

aHarnischfeger Industries Inc., Stipulated Bank Claim

   United States        250,450       1,553

aHealthsouth Corp.,

                     

8.50%, 2/01/08

   United States        285,000       225,150

7.00%, 6/15/08

   United States        148,000       116,920

8.375%, 10/01/11

   United States        97,000       76,630

7.625%, 6/01/12

   United States        730,000       569,400

aMetromedia Fiber Network Inc.,

                     

14.00%, 3/15/07

   United States        880,000       378,400

10.00%, 11/15/08

   United States        577,000       34,620

10.00%, 12/15/09

   United States        575,000       34,500

10.00%, 12/15/09

   United States        280,000  EUR     16,077

aNRG Energy Inc.,

                     

7.625%, 2/01/06

   United States        250,000       107,500

6.75%, 7/15/06

   United States        276,000       118,680

7.50%, 6/15/07

   United States        245,000       105,350

7.50%, 6/01/09

   United States        64,000       27,520

8.25%, 9/15/10

   United States        287,000       124,845

8.00%, 11/01/13

   United States        133,000       57,855

8.625%, 4/01/31

   United States        143,000       62,205

Revolver

   United States        449,100       193,113

aNRG Northeast Generating LLC,

                     

8.842%, 6/15/15

   United States        174,000       171,390

9.292%, 12/15/24

   United States        200,000       197,000

aOwens Corning, Revolver

   United States        932,766       708,902

 

MD-14

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTc
    VALUE

Bonds & Notes in Reorganization (cont.)

                     

PG & E Corp.,

                     

5.94%, 10/07/03

   United States      $ 44,000     $ 43,560

7.375%, 11/01/05

   United States        853,000       880,722

aBank Claim

   United States        183,638       199,247

Commercial Paper, 1/18/01

   United States        35,000       35,175

Commercial Paper, 1/30/01

   United States        18,000       18,270

Commercial Paper, 2/16/01

   United States        54,000       54,270

FRN, 144A, 7.583%, 10/31/01

   United States        271,000       278,452

aPort Seattle Wash Rev Ref-Beloit Proj., 6.00%, 12/01/17

   United States        10,000       2,000

aSafety Kleen Corp.,

                     

9.25%, 5/15/09

   United States        31,000       1,705

Revolver

   United States        278,669       103,108

Term Loan

   United States        29,291  CAD     4,311

Term Loan A

   United States        230,196       57,549

Term Loan B

   United States        267,895       66,974

Term Loan C

   United States        244,795       61,199

aSafety Kleen Services, 9.25%, 6/01/08

   United States        3,000       15

aTelewest Communications PLC,

                     

11.00%, 10/01/07

   United Kingdom        321,000       117,967

11.25%, 11/01/08

   United Kingdom        46,000       16,905

9.875%, 2/01/10

   United Kingdom        107,000  GBP     63,122

Bank Claim

   United Kingdom        1,141,000  GBP     489,530

cvt., 5.25%, 2/19/07

   United Kingdom        307,000  GBP     165,909

senior disc. note, zero cpn.

   United Kingdom        120,000       38,100

senior disc. note, zero cpn.

   United Kingdom        95,000       28,263

zero cpn., 4/15/04

   United Kingdom        371,000  GBP     191,313

aTelewest Finance Ltd., cvt., 6.00%, 7/07/05

   United Kingdom        274,000       126,040

aWorldCom Inc.,

                     

7.875%, 5/15/03

   United States        25,000       7,562

6.25%, 8/15/03

   United States        35,000       10,412

6.50%, 5/15/04

   United States        46,000       13,685

6.40%, 8/15/05

   United States        80,000       23,800

8.00%, 5/15/06

   United States        46,000       13,685

7.75%, 4/01/07

   United States        15,000       4,463

8.25%, 5/15/10

   United States        335,000       99,663

7.375%, 1/15/11

   United States        617,000       183,558

7.50%, 5/15/11

   United States        737,000       219,258

7.75%, 4/01/27

   United States        65,000       19,338

8.25%, 5/15/31

   United States        1,068,000       317,730
                   

Total Bonds & Notes in Reorganization (Cost $10,036,560)

                    10,395,471
                   

            SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTc


     

Companies in Liquidation .3%

                     

aBrunos Inc., Liquidating Unit

   United States        2,247       9,887

aFine Host Corp. 

   United States        49,920       392,870

 

MD-15

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTc
     VALUE  

Companies in Liquidation (cont.)

                        

aGuangdong International Trust & Investment Corp.,

                        

144A, 8.75%, 10/24/16

   China      $ 120,000      $ 13,800  

Bank Claim

   Hong Kong        355,733        40,909  

Bank Claim

   Hong Kong        205,745        23,661  

Bank Claim

   Hong Kong        130,067        14,958  

aUnited Companies Financial Corp., Bank Claim

   United States        1,199,266        11,993  
                    


Total Companies in Liquidation (Cost $542,297)

                     508,078  
                    


U.S. Government and Agency Securities 18.4%

                        

Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.952% to 2.125%, with maturities to 11/26/04

   United States        19,700,000        19,686,541  

Federal Home Loan Bank, 0.920% to 1.172%, with maturities to 7/11/03

   United States        8,500,000        8,499,219  

dFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.229%, 8/29/03

   United States        3,500,000        3,494,666  

U.S. Treasury Bill, 0.162% to 1.106%, with maturities to 10/09/03

   United States        4,500,000        4,490,292  
                    


Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $36,151,204)

                     36,170,718  
                    


Total Investments (Cost $175,154,030) 99.9%

                     196,119,630  

Options Written

                     (5,075 )

Securities Sold Short (0.8)%

                     (1,580,944 )

Net equity in foreign contracts (0.5)%

                     (910,974 )

Other Assets, less Liabilities 1.4%

                     2,678,433  
                    


Net Assets 100.0%

                   $ 196,301,070  
                    


Options Written

ISSUER

          CONTRACTS         

Metals & Mining

                        

Barrick Gold, Jul. 17.5 Puts, 7/19/03

   Canada        11      $ 1,925  

Zimmer Holdings Inc., Jul. 45 Calls, 7/19/03

   United States        27       

2,970

 

                      

4,895

 

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

                        

Freddie Mac, Jul. 45 Puts, 7/19/03

   United States        9        180  
                    


Total Options Written (Proceeds $7,767)

                   $ 5,075  
                    


Securities Sold Short

ISSUER

          SHARES         

Automobiles (0.2)%

                        

eGeneral Motors Corp. 

   United States        13,400      $ 482,400  
                    


Chemicals

                        

eEcolab Inc. 

   United States        800        20,480  
                    


Food Products (0.4)%

                        

eKraft Foods Inc., A

   United States        22,000        716,100  
                    


Health Care Providers & Services

                        

eCobalt Corp. 

   United States        200        4,110  
                    


Household Products

                        

eClorox Co. 

   United States        1,300        55,445  
                    


 

MD-16

 


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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

Securities Sold Short (cont.)

ISSUER

   COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

IT Services (0.1)%

                    

eFirst Data Corp. 

   United States      4,400      $ 182,336
                  

Media

                    

eUnivision Communications Inc., A

   United States      2,200        66,880
                  

Software

                    

eJ.D. Edwards & Co. 

   United States      2,900        41,557
                  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

                    

eNew York Community Bancorp Inc. 

   United States      400        11,636
                  

Total Securities Sold Short (Proceeds $1,708,975)

                 $ 1,580,944
                  

 

Synthetic Equity Swaps (ses)

ISSUER

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE AT
6/30/03
     UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS

fSmith & Nephew PLC, ses., 3.75 GBP

     United Kingdom      3,100      $ 17,814      $ 1,341

fSmith & Nephew PLC, ses., 3.78 GBP

     United Kingdom      900        5,172        425
                             

Total Synthetic Equity Swaps

                            $ 1,766
                             

 

Currency Abbreviations:

CAD - Canadian Dollar

EUR - European Unit

GBP - British Pound

 

aNon-income producing.

bSee Note 8 regarding restricted securities.

cThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

dSee Note 1(f) regarding securities segregated with broker for securities sold short.

eSee Note 1(f) regarding securities sold short.

fSee Note 1(d) regarding synthetic equity swaps.

gSee Note 9 regarding other considerations.

 

    See notes to financial statements.   MD-17

 


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Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 175,154,030  
    


Value

     196,119,630  

Cash

     143,676  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $1,326,766)

     1,329,720  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     1,387,085  

Capital shares sold

     421,081  

Dividends and interest

     567,317  

Unrealized gain on forward exchange contracts (Note 6)

     534,095  

Deposit with broker for securities sold short

     2,457,264  

Due from broker — variation margin

     1,820  
    


Total assets

     202,961,688  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     3,340,853  

Capital shares redeemed

     64,418  

Affiliates

     180,260  

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $1,708,975)

     1,580,944  

Options written, at value (premiums received $7,767)

     5,075  

Unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts (Note 6)

     1,445,069  

Other liabilities

     43,999  
    


Total liabilities

     6,660,618  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 196,301,070  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 1,391,389  

Net unrealized appreciation

     20,192,380  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (12,345,236 )

Capital shares

     187,062,537  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 196,301,070  
    


Class 1:

        

Net asset value per share ($120,429,110/10,086,190 shares outstanding)

   $ 11.94  
    


Class 2:

        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share ($75,871,960/6,409,096 shares outstanding)a

   $ 11.84  
    


 

a Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable sales charge.

 

MD-18

See notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the year ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment Income:

        

(net of foreign taxes of $209,305)

        

Dividends

   $ 2,135,585  

Interest

     852,975  
    


Total investment income

     2,988,560  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     672,664  

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     126,124  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     65,064  

Custodian fees

     15,600  

Reports to shareholders

     17,000  

Professional fees

     12,200  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     1,000  

Dividends for securities sold short

     33,969  

Other

     5,500  
    


Total expenses

     949,121  
    


Net investment income

     2,039,439  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     1,532,629  

Written options (Note 1e)

     3,272  

Securities sold short (Note 1f)

     (41,283 )

Foreign currency transactions

     (4,738,058 )
    


Net realized loss

     (3,243,440 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     17,325,407  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     1,182,738  
    


Deferred taxes (Note 11)

     11,568  

Net unrealized appreciation

     18,519,713  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain

     15,276,273  
    


Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 17,315,712  
    


 

MD-19

See notes to financial statements.

 


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MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 2,039,439     $ 2,468,843  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments, written options, securities sold short, and foreign currency transactions

     (3,243,440 )     (7,689,144 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     18,519,713       (10,048,126 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     17,315,712       (15,268,427 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (2,214,822 )     (2,341,069 )

Class 2

     (1,329,275 )     (221,015 )

Net realized gains:

                

Class 1

           (2,749,123 )

Class 2

           (269,767 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (3,544,097 )     (5,580,974 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (10,422,423 )     (24,189,253 )

Class 2

     33,700,713       34,081,590  
    

Total capital share transactions

     23,278,290       9,892,337  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     37,049,905       (10,957,064 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of year

     159,251,165       170,208,229  
    

End of year

   $ 196,301,070     $ 159,251,165  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of year

   $ 1,391,389     $ 2,896,047  
    

 

MD-20

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Mutual Discovery Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 98.4% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is capital growth.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the latest reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

The Fund may enter into forward exchange contracts to hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon forward exchange rate at a future date. These contracts are valued daily and the Fund’s equity therein is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counter parties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

MD-21

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

d. Synthetic Equity Swaps

 

The Fund may engage in synthetic equity swaps. Synthetic equity swaps are contracts entered into between a broker and the Fund under which the parties agree to make payments to each other so as to replicate the economic consequences that would apply had a short sale of the underlying security taken place. Upon entering into synthetic equity swaps, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount (“initial margin”). Subsequent payments known as “variation margin”, are made or received by the Fund periodically, depending on fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Should market conditions move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the synthetic equity swaps and may realize a loss.

 

e. Options

 

The Fund may purchase or write options. Options are contracts entitling the holder to purchase or sell a specified number of shares or units of a particular security at a specified price at any time until the contract stated expiration date. Options purchased are recorded as investments; options written (sold) are recorded as liabilities. When the exercise of an option results in a cash settlement, the difference between the premium (original option value) and the settlement proceeds is realized as a gain or loss. When securities are acquired or delivered upon exercise of an option, the acquisition cost of sale proceeds are adjusted by the amount of the premium. When an option is closed, the difference between the premium and the cost to close the position is realized as a gain or loss. When an option expires, the premium is realized as a gain for options written or as a loss for options purchased. The risks include price movements in the underlying securities, the possibility there may be an illiquid options market, or the inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contract.

 

f. Securities Sold Short

 

The Fund is engaged in selling securities short, which obligates the Fund to replace a security borrowed with the same security at the current market value. The Fund would incur a loss if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replace the borrowed security. The Fund would realize a gain if the price of the security declines between those dates.

 

The Fund is required to establish a margin account with the broker lending the security sold short. While the short sale is outstanding, the broker retains the proceeds of the short sale and the Fund must maintain a deposit for the broker consisting of cash and securities having a value equal to a specified percentage of the value of the securities sold short.

 

g. Securities Lending

 

The Fund loans securities to certain brokers for which it received collateral against loaned securities in an amount equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities.

 

h. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

MD-22

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

i. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Certain income from foreign securities is recorded as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Distributions received by the Fund from securities may be a return of capital (ROC). Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the securities, and any distributions in excess of the cost basis are recognized as capital gains.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

j. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

k. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Funds’ organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

l. Deferred Taxes

 

Deferred taxes are recorded for estimated tax liabilities inherent in each Fund’s portfolio securities which may arise from subsequent sales of these securities and corresponding asset repatriations from countries that impose such taxes.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

MD-23

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST (cont.)

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   50,273     $ 550,282     500,372     $ 6,299,567  

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   183,955       2,214,822     403,663       5,090,192  

Shares redeemed

   (1,181,012 )     (13,187,527 )   (2,970,808 )     (35,579,012 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (946,784 )   $ (10,422,423 )   (2,066,773 )   $ (24,189,253 )
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   3,043,239     $ 33,952,811     8,904,270     $ 107,444,507  

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   111,330       1,329,275     39,168       490,782  

Shares redeemed

   (139,550 )     (1,581,373 )   (6,003,911 )     (73,853,699 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   3,015,019     $ 33,700,713     2,939,527     $ 34,081,590  
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

 

Investment manager

Franklin Advisory Services LLC (Advisory Services)

 

Investment manager

Franklin Mutual Advisers LLC (Franklin Mutual)

 

Investment manager

Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML)

 

Investment manager

Templeton Global Advisors Ltd. (TGAL)

 

Investment manager

Templeton Investment Counsel LLC (TIC)

 

Investment manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Franklin Mutual of .80% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

The Fund pays administrative fees to FT Services based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.15%

  

First $200 million

.135%

  

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

.10%

  

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $1.2 billion.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

MD-24

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At June 30, 2003, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investment

   $ 175,847,248  
    


Unrealized appreciation

     29,301,757  

Unrealized depreciation

     (9,029,375 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 20,272,382  
    


 

Net investment income and net realized losses differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales, defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares and losses realized subsequent to October 31 on the sale of securities and foreign currencies, bond discounts and premiums.

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $3,691,853. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $6,699,672 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire in 2010.

 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and securities sold short) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $38,243,996 and $27,235,816, respectively.

 

Transactions in options written during the period ended June 30, 2003 were as follows:

 

     Number
of
Contracts
    Premium  
    

Options outstanding at December 31, 2002

   10,000     $ 5,571  

Options written

   520       22,791  

Options expired

   (6,246 )     (8,336 )

Options terminated in closing transactions

   (14 )     (2,801 )

Options exercised

   (4,213 )     (9,458 )
    

Options outstanding at June 30, 2003

   47     $ 7,767  
    

 

MD-25

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

6. FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

 

At June 30, 2003, the Fund has outstanding forward exchange contracts as set out below. The contracts are reported in the financial statements at the Fund’s net equity, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at the day of entry into the contracts.

 

Contracts to Buy:    In
Exchange For
   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 

3,150,000   

European Unit

   U.S.$ 3,398,888    07/28/03    U.S.$ 215,180  
1,073,800   

Swiss Franc

     784,337    08/13/03      9,249  
1,251,207   

Danish Krone

     185,583    09/17/03      8,127  
         

       


          U.S.$ 4,368,808               $ 232,556  
         

       


Contracts to Sell:    In
Exchange For
   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 

67,431,012   

Japanese Yen

   U.S.$ 572,400    07/21/03    U.S.$ 10,517  
195,005   

Canadian Dollars

     144,079    07/21/03      763  

600,806

   British Pounds      994,785    07/28/03      5,475  

422,815

   Swiss Franc      324,298    08/13/03      11,819  

8,130,538

   European Unit      9,453,945    08/21/03      131,915  

1,173,710,653

   Korean Won      978,148    09/15/03      2,292  

2,628,120

   Danish Krone      410,712    09/17/03      5,495  

21,607,278

   Swedish Krona      2,757,789    09/23/03      70,372  

2,059,849

   Japanese Yen      242,800,553    09/24/03      31,985  

502,264

   Norwegian Krone      3,504,909    10/15/03      20,191  
         

       


          U.S.$ 261,941,618               $ 290,824  
         

       


Net unrealized gain on offsetting forward exchange contracts

Unrealized gain on forward exchange contracts

                       10,715  
                     


                            $ 534,095  
                     


 

Contracts to Buy:

   In
Exchange For
   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 

741,290   

Swiss Franc

   U.S.$ 552,690    08/13/03    U.S.$ (4,843 )
200,000   

Danish Krone

     31,012    09/17/03      (175 )
         

       


          U.S.$ 583,702           (5,018 )
         

       


 

Contracts to Sell:

   In
Exchange For
   Settlement
Date
   Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 

6,024,966   

Canadian Dollars

   U.S.$ 4,125,417    07/21/03    U.S.$ (302,552 )
11,096,733   

European Unit

     12,058,934    07/28/03      (672,606 )
3,292,068   

British Pounds

     5,302,914    07/28/03      (117,930 )
3,300,686   

Swiss Franc

     2,416,154    08/13/03      (23,201 )
5,769,868   

British Pounds

     9,410,845    08/19/03      (76,313 )
250,000   

European Unit

     273,000    09/10/03      (13,476 )
1,978,208,307   

Korean Won

     1,636,863    09/15/03      (7,875 )
19,981,841   

Danish Krone

     2,920,242    09/17/03      (160,664 )
2,336,704   

Norwegian Krone

     17,464,731    10/15/03      (65,434 )
         

       


          U.S.$ 55,609,100               $ (1,440,051 )
         

       


Unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts

                 (1,445,069 )
                     


Net unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts

               U.S.$ (910,974 )
                     


 

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MUTUAL DISCOVERY SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

7. CREDIT RISK AND DEFAULTED SECURITIES

 

At June 30, 2003, the Fund held defaulted securities with values aggregating $9,085,022 representing 4.6% of the Fund’s net assets. For information as to specific securities, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund discontinues accruing income on defaulted bonds and those bonds for which the income is deemed uncollectible and provides an estimate for losses on interest receivable.

 

8. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

At June 30, 2003, investments in securities included issues that are restricted or illiquid. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, may have contractual restrictions on resale, and are valued under methods approved by the Board of Trustees as reflecting fair value. A security may also be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market or if it’s valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. At June 30, 2003, the Fund held investments in restricted and illiquid securities that were valued under approved methods by the Trustees, as follows:

 

Number of
Shares
   Issuer    Acquisition
Date
   Cost    Value

33   

International Steel Group

   4/10/02    $ 402,500    $ 3,052,500

2

   International Steel Group, B    4/25/03      185,000      185,000
34,780   

Leucadia National Corp.

   12/20/02      1,225,955      1,226,482
6,420   

Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd.

   12/11/01      107,000      192,728
477,000   

Nippon Investment LLC

   2/14/01      471,035      839,520
40,998   

NTL Inc.

   9/21/01      2,661,564      1,398,852
2,140   

Olympus Re Holdings Ltd.

   12/19/01      214,000      289,606
667   

PG & E Corp., wts., 9/02/06

   10/29/02           12,690
5,319   

Security Capital European Realty

   4/08/98      117,746      39,361
10   

Torre Mayor Investments, LP

   10/28/02      1,000,000      1,000,000
7,796   

White Mountains Insurance Group Inc.

   10/22/02      1,824,820      2,925,449
                     

Total Restricted Securities (5.69% of Net Assets)                $ 11,162,188
                     

 

9. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

Franklin Mutual, as the Mutual Discovery Securities Fund’s Manager, may serve as a member on the board of directors of certain companies in which the fund invests and/or may represent the fund in certain corporate negotiations. Currently, the Managers serve in one or more of these capacities for Kindred Healthcare, Inc. As a result of this involvement, the Managers may be in possession of certain material non-public information which, pursuant to the fund’s policies and the requirements of the federal securities laws, could prevent the fund from trading in the securities of such companies for limited or extended periods of time.

 

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MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Mutual Shares Securities Fund seeks capital appreciation, with income as a secondary goal. The Fund invests mainly in equity securities (including securities convertible, or that the manager expects to become convertible, into common or preferred stock) of companies that the Fund’s manager believes are available at market prices less than their value based on certain recognized or objective criteria. The Fund may also invest a significant portion in small capitalization companies and a portion in foreign securities.

 


 

For the six months ended June 30, 2003, Mutual Shares Securities Fund – Class 1 posted a +10.26% cumulative total return, underperforming its benchmarks, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Index (S&P 500) and Lipper VIP Multi-Cap Value Funds Average, which returned 11.75% and 12.65% during the same period.1

 

Financial markets experienced significant volatility during the first half of 2003. As uncertainties surrounding the impending war in Iraq loomed, most major equity indexes declined from January through early March, only to reverse course shortly before the war began and rise from mid-March through mid-June. Investor confidence that the war would be concluded quickly and successfully, as well as the belief that the economy was stabilizing, helped spark the domestic market rally. Promise of fiscal stimulus, including a sizable tax-cut package, and hopes that monetary stimulus, in the form of a 45-year low federal funds target rate, would help lift the economy, further fueled the rally. During the reporting period, short-term and long-term U.S. Treasury interest rates reached multi-decade lows, which, coupled with a weak U.S. economy, led to further declines in the U.S. dollar versus other major currencies, particularly the euro.

 

1. Sources: Standard & Poor’s Micropal; Lipper Inc. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales chares. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges. The S&P 500 consists of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry group representation. Each stock’s weight in the index is proportionate to its market value. The S&P 500 is one of the most widely used benchmarks of U.S. equity performance. The Lipper VIP Multi-Cap Value Funds Average is an equally weighted average calculation of performance figures for all funds within the Lipper Multi-Cap Value Funds classification in the Lipper VIP underlying funds universe. Lipper Multi-Cap Value funds are defined as funds that invest in a variety of market capitalization ranges without concentrating 75% of their equity assets in any one market capitalization range over an extended period of time. As of 6/30/03, there were 112 funds in this category. Lipper calculations do not include contract fees, expenses or sales charges, and may have been different if such charges had been considered. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested dividends. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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The Fund outperformed its benchmarks during the market downdraft in early 2003 and underperformed its benchmarks during the rally, resulting in overall underperformance during the six months under review. The Fund experienced a modest headwind from the weak U.S. dollar because we typically hedge our currency exposures, preferring to focus on business fundamentals rather than try to predict foreign currency exchange movements.

 

During the six months under review, securities representing our three investment styles (undervalued common stocks, distressed debt and risk arbitrage) contributed positively to overall Fund performance, with distressed securities providing the strongest overall performance, driven by broad-based improvement in distressed and high yield markets. Notable performers included several telecommunication, cable, utility and merchant power generation companies. During the reporting period, specific telecommunication and cable positions that contributed to our distressed portfolio results included broadcast tower company Spectrasite, telecommunication equipment provider Marconi, U.K. cable companies NTL and Telewest, and U.S. cable company Adelphia Communications. In the power sector, Calpine, as well as PG&E Corp. and its utility subsidiary, Pacific Gas & Electric, also contributed to the Fund’s performance. During the reporting period, the Fund had a relatively high allocation of distressed securities relative to its historical exposure, representing 10.99% of total net assets at period-end.

 

Within our equity holdings, contributors to the Fund’s performance included International Steel Group (ISG), White Mountains Insurance Group, Liberty Media and Cendant. Privately held ISG was formed in 2002 by a group of investors to purchase the assets of bankrupt carbon steel producer LTV Steel. In May 2003, ISG completed the purchase of additional assets from bankrupt steel company Bethlehem Steel. In both transactions, ISG purchased certain assets, leaving the pension, post-retirement health care, and other “legacy” liabilities behind with the bankrupt company, resulting in a reduced and more competitive cost structure for the newly purchased production facilities.

 

White Mountains, a well-capitalized, Bermuda-based property and casualty (P&C) insurer, benefited from a strong pricing environment, solid returns from its high-quality investment portfolio and a well-executed turnaround at OneBeacon Insurance Group, the company’s largest operating subsidiary. We believe White Mountains is led by a strong management team, who employed disciplined operating principles and generated solid returns for shareholders.

 

 

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Gradual improvement in the underlying media environment largely drove Liberty Media’s relatively strong performance. Notwithstanding a slowdown in March and April during the conflict in Iraq, advertising spending steadily improved in 2003 after two difficult years. In addition, digital and satellite television drove growth in the U.S. multichannel television industry. These factors supported gains in the share prices of some of Liberty’s largest public holdings, including News Corp., AOL Time Warner, and especially InterActiveCorp (formerly USA Interactive). The improved environment also contributed to the financial performance of Liberty’s private assets, most notably Discovery Communications. In addition to appreciation of its public and private assets, the discount at which Liberty traded to its underlying assets narrowed during the reporting period.

 

Cendant, a travel and real estate services provider, began 2003 trading at what we considered depressed valuations largely due to concerns surrounding the impact the weak economy and war in Iraq might have on its travel-related businesses. As the period unfolded, investors seemed to take comfort that strength in Cendant’s real estate business was likely to continue. After war in Iraq concluded, the company’s travel business began to rebound. As domestic equity markets rallied and Cendant’s business prospects improved, the stock was revalued to a level we believed more appropriately reflected its strong competitive positions and substantial free cash flow generation.

 

Unfortunately, some of our positions lost value during the period under review. Relatively poor performers included Abitibi-Consolidated, a Canadian paper and forest products company; Akzo Nobel, a Dutch chemicals and pharmaceuticals company; Allied Domecq, a U.K.-based spirits company; and Safeway, a U.S. supermarket company. Abitibi declined when a weaker U.S. dollar, the currency in which the company generates the majority of its revenues, forced the company to cut its earnings guidance and dividend. As of period-end, we continued to hold the stock because we believed the fundamentals in newsprint, Abitibi’s primary product, were improving. Akzo Nobel was negatively impacted by several factors, including generic competition for one of its lead drugs, a weaker U.S. dollar and lower pension fund asset values. Allied Domecq’s stock declined on concerns about slower consumption in its Spanish operations, adverse currency movements and a higher-than-expected contribution to its pension plans. Safeway was hurt by food price deflation, softer sales, and higher labor and benefits expenses. Safeway’s performance also suffered from internal missteps as the company worked to centralize merchandising functions and reduce business costs.

 

Top 10 Sectors/Industries

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

Based on Equity Securities

6/30/03

 

     % of Total
Net Assets
 

Insurance    10.6 %
Media    7.6 %
Tobacco    6.4 %
Food Products    2.8 %
Metals & Mining    2.5 %
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance    2.0 %
Road & Rail    1.9 %
Pharmaceuticals    1.8 %
Commercial Banks    1.7 %
Commercial Services & Supplies    1.7 %

 

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Weak market conditions early in the period presented us with some opportunities that we believe enabled us to upgrade the quality of the Fund’s portfolio. For example, we sold our position in Allied Domecq and purchased shares of Diageo, another spirits company. Diageo is the world’s leading spirits company, enjoying enviable industry market share. Its well-known brands include Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Guinness, Tanqueray, Cuervo and Bailey’s. Diageo refocused on its core spirits business by divesting its Burger King division and selling Pillsbury to General Mills for about a 20% stake in the combined entity. We believe management is committed to using the proceeds from its asset sales to grow its core business profitably or return excess cash to shareholders through dividends and a significant share buyback program.

 

Another purchase during the six months under review was Hartford Financial Services Group. Hartford is one of the leading U.S. insurance companies, offering P&C and life insurance products to companies and individuals. During the period, Hartford raised additional capital by issuing stock to shore up its balance sheet, maintain its financial strength ratings and boost its reserves for asbestos liabilities. As a result of the stock offering, we were able to purchase Hartford shares at less than 10 times estimated 2004 earnings, although at a premium to estimated book value. We believe this is an attractive valuation for one of the industry’s leading and best-managed U.S. insurance companies.

 

Other purchases we made included Northrop Grumman, a top U.S. defense contractor; Brascan, a Canadian conglomerate; and Imperial Tobacco, a U.K.-domiciled company. During the reporting period, we added to our holdings in Northrop Grumman, a manufacturer of aircraft carriers, submarines, bombers and unmanned air vehicles. We believe Northrop is attractive in light of the company’s robust sales backlog, what we consider a high quality management team, improving profit margins and the company’s ability to generate free cash flow. We initiated a position in Brascan, which traded at a material discount to our estimate of the value of its real estate, financial and power assets. We also initiated a position in Imperial Tobacco at what we consider to be a modest valuation. We believe Imperial has a first-rate track record, an outstanding management team and far less litigation risk than its U.S. peers.

 

During the period, we liquidated our position in Burlington Resources, an oil company, after the shares rose to levels we believe reflected fair value. PPL Corp., a Pennsylvania electric and gas utility, was another position that we sold. We also eliminated our holdings in Daiichi

 

Top 10 Holdings

Mutual Shares Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
   % of Total
Net Assets
 

White Mountains Insurance Group Inc., common & restricted    3.4 %
Insurance, U.S.       
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., A & B    3.3 %
Insurance, U.S.       
Altadis SA    2.1 %
Tobacco, Spain       
British American Tobacco PLC, ord. & ADR    2.0 %
Tobacco, U.K.       
Liberty Media Corp., A    1.8 %
Media, U.S.       
Lagardere SCA    1.5 %
Media, France       
Nestle SA    1.4 %
Food Products, Switzerland       
International Steel Group, common & B    1.3 %
Metals & Mining, U.S.       
Calpine Corp. (Fixed Income)    1.3 %
Multi-Utilities & Unregulated Power, U.S.       
Washington Post Co., B    1.3 %
Media, U.S.       

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Pharmaceutical during the period after management made what we believed were ill-advised acquisitions. We reduced our ownership in certain Qwest Communications bonds after the market’s perception of the telecommunication sector’s risk and reward profile improved and the bonds increased in value. We also reduced our position in Fleet Boston Financial after the stock rebounded from its lows.

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                    

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    12.09     $      14.08     $    14.24     $    13.23     $    11.96     $    12.18  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomea

   .12     .19     .21     .30     .20     .28  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.12     (1.77 )   .86     1.42     1.41     (.25 )
    

Total from investment operations

   1.24     (1.58 )   1.07     1.72     1.61     .03  
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.15 )   (.12 )   (.29 )   (.38 )   (.34 )   (.13 )

Net realized gains

       (.29 )   (.94 )   (.33 )       (.12 )
    

Total distributions

   (.15 )   (.41 )   (1.23 )   (.71 )   (.34 )   (.25 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    13.18     $      12.09     $    14.08     $    14.24     $    13.23     $    11.96  
    

Total returnb

   10.26%     (11.56)%     7.31%     13.62%     13.40%     .09%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $289,048     $  288,928     $399,336     $407,063     $448,278     $482,444  

Ratios to average net assets:*

                                    

Expenses

   .82% c   .80%     .79%     .80%     .79%     .79%  

Net investment income

   1.93% c   1.57%     1.42%     2.23%     1.59%     2.60%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   27.85% c   49.80%     54.73%     66.67%     80.02%     70.19%  

*Ratios to average net assets, excluding dividend expense on securities sold short:

                                    

Expenses

   .80% c   .79%     .78%     .77%     .77%     .77%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cAnnualized

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999d  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(for a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    12.02     $    14.03     $    14.22     $  13.25     $12.36  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomea

   .10     .17     .15     .26     .16  

Net realized and unrealized gains

   1.12     (1.78 )   .88     1.41     1.07  
    

Total from investment operations

   1.22     (1.61 )   1.03     1.67     1.23  
    

Less distributions from:

                              

Net investment income

   (.13 )   (.11 )   (.28 )   (.37 )   (.34 )

Net realized gains

       (.29 )   (.94 )   (.33 )    
    

Total distributions

   (.13 )   (.40 )   (1.22 )   (.70 )   (.34 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    13.11     $    12.02     $    14.03     $  14.22     $13.25  
    

Total returnb

   10.10%     (11.81)%     7.04%     13.25%     9.91%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $902,267     $589,738     $262,621     $37,087     $5,716  

Ratios to average net assets:*

                              

Expenses

   1.07% c   1.05%     1.04%     1.05%     1.04% c

Net investment income

   1.68% c   1.32%     1.04%     1.96%     1.26% c

Portfolio turnover rate

   29.85% c   49.80%     54.73%     66.67%     80.02%  

*Ratios to average net assets, excluding dividend expense on securities sold short:

                              

Expenses

   1.05% c   1.04%     1.03%     1.02%      

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized
For the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES/
WARRANTS/
CONTRACTS
     VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests 56.5%

                    

Aerospace & Defense .9%

                    

Northrop Grumman Corp. 

   United States      120,000      $

10,354,800

Beverages .9%

                    

Brown-Forman Corp., A

   United States      3,800        305,900

Brown-Forman Corp., B

   United States      42,965        3,377,908

Diageo PLC

   United Kingdom      387,000        4,131,764

Heineken Holding NV, A

   Netherlands      56,500        1,624,648

Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. 

   United States      28,200       

564,564

                    

10,004,784

Capital Markets .2%

                    

Bear Stearns Cos. Inc. 

   United States      37,420       

2,709,956

Chemicals 1.4%

                    

Akzo Nobel NV

   Netherlands      360,130        9,544,907

Syngenta AG

   Switzerland      131,795       

6,606,534

                    

16,151,441

Commercial Banks 1.7%

                    

Bank of America Corp. 

   United States      34,700        2,742,341

Bank of Ireland

   Irish Republic      696,184        8,434,379

Fleet Boston Financial Corp. 

   United States      138,000        4,099,980

KeyCorp

   United States      41,800        1,056,286

a,bNippon Investment LLC

   Japan      1,148,000        2,020,480

U.S. Bancorp

   United States      101,252       

2,480,674

                    

25,147,799

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.7%

                    

aAlderwoods Group Inc. 

   United States      66,448        362,806

aCendant Corp. 

   United States      483,677        8,860,963

aRepublic Services Inc. 

   United States      357,700        8,109,059

aVeridian Corp. 

   United States      13,000        453,570

Waste Management Inc. 

   United States      99,800       

2,404,182

                    

20,190,580

Communications Equipment .1%

                    

Marconi Corp. 

   United Kingdom      1,515,978        1,538,467
                  

Computers & Peripherals

                    

aDecisionOne Corp. 

   United States      26,349       

52,698

Construction & Engineering .4%

                    

aSpectrasite Inc. 

   United States      106,510       

5,309,524

Construction Materials .6%

                    

Martin Marietta Materials Inc. 

   United States      205,900       

6,920,299

Diversified Financial Services 1.3%

                    

Brascan Corp., A

   Canada      344,200        8,422,925

a,bLeucadia National Corp. 

   United States      184,830        6,517,845

Principal Financial Group

   United States      33,650       

1,085,213

                    

16,025,983

Diversified Telecommunication Services .6%

                    

BCE Inc. 

   Canada      252,700        5,776,532

aXO Communications Inc. 

   United States      273,139       

990,129

                    

6,766,660

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES/
WARRANTS/
CONTRACTS
     VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                    

Electric Utilities 1.1%

                    

Allegheny Energy Inc. 

   United States      481,900      $ 4,072,055

E.ON AG

   Germany      135,500        6,947,641

a,bPG & E Corp, wts., 9/02/06

   United States      1,520        28,919

aPG & E Corp. 

   United States      101,200        2,140,380

aReliant Resources Inc. 

   United States      47,000        288,110
                  

                     13,477,105
                  

Food & Staples Retailing 1.0%

                    

aBrunos Inc., Liquidating Unit

   United States      5,044        22,194

aKroger Co. 

   United States      624,200        10,411,656

aSafeway Inc. 

   United States      99,300        2,031,678
                  

                     12,465,528
                  

Food Products 3.3%

                    

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

   United Kingdom      1,457,494        8,610,136

Groupe Danone

   France      88,790        12,286,486

Hershey Foods Corp. 

   United States      25,300        1,762,398

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      82,860        17,097,464
                  

                     39,756,484
                  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies .1%

                    

aCenterpulse Ltd. 

   Switzerland      3,600        968,735
                  

Health Care Providers & Services 1.0%

                    

aAnthem Inc. 

   United States      11,500        887,225

CIGNA Corp. 

   United States      69,200        3,248,248

aGenesis Health Ventures Inc. 

   United States      29,163        514,727

HCA Inc. 

   United States      120,500        3,860,820

Health Net Inc., A

   United States      50,165        1,652,937

a,gKindred Healthcare Inc. 

   United States      70,034        1,186,936

a,gKindred Healthcare Inc., wts., Series A, 4/20/06

   United States      12,897        36,756

a,gKindred Healthcare Inc., wts., Series B, 4/20/06

   United States      32,243        75,352

aRotech Healthcare Inc. 

   United States      41,340        905,346

aWellpoint Health Networks Inc. 

   United States      185        15,596
                  

                     12,383,943
                  

Hotels Restaurants & Leisure .4%

                    

Fine Host Corp. 

   United States      139,062        1,094,418

Park Place Entertainment Corp. 

   United States      354,500        3,222,405
                  

                     4,316,823
                  

Industrial onglomerates 1.1%

                    

Orkla ASA

   Norway      777,060        13,456,237
                  

Insurance 10.6%

                    

aAlleghany Corp. 

   United States      21,566        4,119,106

aBerkshire Hathaway Inc., A

   United States      106        7,685,000

aBerkshire Hathaway Inc., B

   United States      12,912        31,376,160

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. 

   United States      146,500        7,377,740

a,bMontpelier Re Holdings Ltd.

   Bermuda      48,840        1,466,177

Old Republic International Corp.

   United States      362,800        12,433,156

 

MS-9

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY     

SHARES/
WARRANTS/

CONTRACTS

     VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                    

Insurance (cont.)

                    

a,bOlympus Re Holdings Ltd.

   Bermuda      16,280      $ 2,203,172

Prudential Financial Inc.

   United States      255,900        8,611,035

Travelers Property Casualty Corp., A

   United States      610,685        9,709,891

White Mountains Insurance Group Inc.

   United States      59,951        23,680,645

cWhite Mountains Insurance Group Inc.

   United States      45,898        17,223,225
                  

                     125,885,307
                  

IT Services .1%

                    

aComdisco Contingent Equity Distribution

   United States      8,175,255        30,248

aConcord EFS Inc.

   United States      60,600        892,032
                  

                     922,280
                  

Machinery .3%

                    

aJoy Global Inc.

   United States      252,992        3,736,692
                  

Media 7.6%

                    

Dow Jones & Co. Inc.

   United States      67,400        2,900,222

E.W. Scripps Co., A

   United States      108,216        9,600,924

Fox Entertainment Group Inc., A

   United States      111,800        3,217,604

Hispanic Broadcasting Corp., A

   United States      15,100        384,295

Lagardere SCA

   France      416,930        18,121,979

aLiberty Media Corp., A

   United States      1,812,790        20,955,852

McGraw-Hill Cos. Inc.

   United States      31,700        1,965,400

Meredith Corp.

   United States      99,659        4,384,996

aNTL Europe Inc. 

   France      42,220        422

a,bNTL Inc. 

   United States      230,177        7,853,639

Omnicom Group Inc.

   United States      60,600        4,345,020

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. A

   United States      161,300        1,872,693

aTVMAX Holdings Inc.

   United States      7,459        15,850

Washington Post Co., B

   United States      21,224        15,555,070
                  

                     91,173,966
                  

Metals & Mining 2.5%

                    

Anglo American PLC

   United Kingdom      198,700        3,032,912

Anglo American PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      200        3,072

Barrick Gold Corp.

   Canada      196,000        3,508,400

Fording Canadian Coal Trust

   Canada      11,796        211,829

Glamis Gold Ltd.

   Canada      59,000        663,058

a,bInternational Steel Group

   United States      161        14,892,500

a,bInternational Steel Group, B

   United States      12        1,110,000

Newmont Mining Corp. 

   United States      153,000        4,966,380

aWheaton River Minerals Ltd.

   Canada      811,060        1,014,757

aWheaton River Minerals Ltd., wts., 5/30/07

   Canada      221,465        101,055
                  

                     29,503,963
                  

Multi-Utilities & Unregulated Power .5%

                    

Suez SA

   France      357,485        5,689,808
                  

Oil & Gas 1.7%

                    

Amerada Hess Corp.

   United States      6,200        304,916

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      803,000        5,568,567

BP PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom      5,100        214,302

 

MS-10

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY     

SHARES/
WARRANTS/

CONTRACTS

     VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                    

Oil & Gas (cont.)

                    

Conocophillips

   United States      56,919      $ 3,119,161

aSouthwest Royalties Inc., A

   United States      6,820        204,590

Total SA, B

   France      68,400        10,336,859
                  

                     19,748,395
                  

Paper & Forest Products .9%

                    

Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.

   Canada      968,592        6,130,555

Meadwestvaco Corp.

   United States      161,700        3,993,990
                  

                     10,124,545
                  

Personal Products .3%

                    

Beiersdorf AG

   Germany      22,700        3,026,719
                  

Pharmaceuticals 1.8%

                    

ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc.

   United States      634,500        10,634,220

Merck & Co. Inc.

   United States      84,100        5,092,255

Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.

   Japan      164,400        6,065,309
                  

                     21,791,784
                  

Real Estate 1.0%

                    

Alexander’s Inc.

   United States      8,000        667,920

American Financial Realty Trust

   United States      45,800        682,878

Canary Wharf Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,535,898        6,488,175

a,bSecurity Capital European Realty

   Luxembourg      10,441        77,263

St. Joe Co.

   United States      97,000        3,026,400

Ventas Inc.

   United States      97,800        1,481,670
                  

                     12,424,306
                  

Road & Rail 1.9%

                    

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.

   United States      125,600        3,572,064

Canadian National Railway Co.

   Canada      190,600        9,129,161

Florida East Coast Industries Inc., A

   United States      317,600        8,114,680

Florida East Coast Industries Inc., B

   United States      68,513        1,705,974
                  

                     22,521,879
                  

Semiconductor Equipment & Products .2%

                    

Integrated Device Technology Inc.

   United States      172,500        1,906,125
                  

Software .2%

                    

J.D. Edwards & Co., Jul. 12.5 Calls, 7/19/03

   United States      172        32,680

aPeoplesoft Inc.

   United States      110,700        1,947,213

Peoplesoft Inc., Jul. 17.5 Puts, 7/19/03

   United States      41        2,255
                  

                     1,982,148
                  

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 2.0%

                    

Freddie Mac

   United States      57,900        2,939,583

Greenpoint Financial Corp.

   United States      72,894        3,713,220

Hudson City Bancorp Inc. 

   United States      168,700        4,313,659

Sovereign Bancorp Inc.

   United States      816,600        12,779,790
                  

                     23,746,252
                  

Tobacco 6.4%

                    

Altadis SA

   Spain      991,535        25,414,340

Altria Group Inc.

   United States      306,870        13,944,173

 

MS-11

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY     

SHARES/
WARRANTS/

CONTRACTS

    VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                     

Tobacco (cont.)

                     

British American Tobacco PLC

   United Kingdom        2,079,956     $ 23,596,471

British American Tobacco PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom        4,300       97,524

Gallaher Group PLC

   United Kingdom        299,707       2,942,619

Gallaher Group PLC, ADR

   United Kingdom        2,400       95,040

Imperial Tobacco Group PLC

   United Kingdom        569,500       10,177,530
                   

                      76,267,697
                   

Transportation Infrastructure .7%

                     

Laidlaw International Inc. 

   United States        207,679       1,723,736

Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co. 

   United Kingdom        1,745,798       6,769,897
                   

                      8,493,633
                   

Wireless Telecommunications Services .4%

                     

Spectrasite

                    5,309,524
                   

Total Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (Cost $585,399,488)

                    672,629,687
                   

Preferred Stocks .3%

                     

Electric Utilities

                     

Calpine Capital Trust, 5.75%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States        9,880       424,840
                   

Food Products .1%

                     

Unilever NV, pfd. 

   Netherlands        75,800       461,341
                   

Health Care Providers & Services

                     

aGenesis Health Ventures Inc., PIK, 6.00%, cvt. pfd. 

   United States        339       28,645
                   

Household Products .2%

                     

Henkel KGAA, pfd. 

   Germany        43,700       2,679,781
                   

Media

                     

NTL Europe Inc., 10.00%, A, pfd. 

   United States        18,774       37,548
                   

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $3,644,184)

                    3,632,155
                   

            PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTh


     

Corporate Bonds & Notes 4.1%

                     

Alderwoods Group Inc., 12.25%, 1/02/09

   United States      $ 655,400       688,170

Calpine Canada Energy Finance,

                     

8.50%, 5/01/08

   Canada        3,176,000       2,493,160

8.375%, 10/15/08

   Canada        60,000 EUR     50,298

Calpine Corp.,

                     

7.875%, 4/01/08

   United States        444,000       341,880

7.75%, 4/15/09

   United States        12,975,000       9,666,375

8.625%, 8/15/10

   United States        1,279,000       965,645

cvt., 144A, 4.00%, 12/26/06

   United States        545,000       493,225

cvt., 4.00%, 12/26/06

   United States        4,598,000       4,161,190

Century Communications Corp., 8.875%, 1/15/07

   United States        55,000       35,750

Charter Communications Holdings LLC,

                     

8.625%, 4/01/09

   United States        510,000       369,750

senior disc. note, zero cpn., 5/15/11

   United States        710,000       362,100

senior disc. note, zero cpn., 1/15/06

   United States        950,000       498,750

DecisionOne Corp., Bank Claim

   United States        851,301       715,093

Eurotunnel Finance Ltd., equity note, 12/31/03

   United Kingdom        286,210  GBP     153,493

Eurotunnel PLC,

                     

12/31/18, Tier 2

   United Kingdom        385,556   GBP     461,260

12/31/25, Tier 3

   United Kingdom        531,240  GBP     543,504

 

MS-12

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTh
    VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                     

Corporate Bonds & Notes (cont.)

                     

12/31/50, Resettable Advance R5

   United Kingdom      $ 277,688  GBP   $ 197,036

Participating Loan Note, 4/30/40

   United Kingdom        58,000  GBP     29,191

Stabilization Advance S8, Tier 1

   United Kingdom        150,980  GBP     59,793

Stabilization Advance S8, Tier 2

   United Kingdom        137,878  GBP     53,466

Eurotunnel SA,

                     

5.28%, 12/31/18, Tier 2 (Pibor)

   France        45,056  EUR     37,511

12/31/18, Tier 2 (Libor)

   France        60,952  EUR     50,746

5.28%, 12/31/25, Tier 3 (Pibor)

   France        84,795  EUR     60,373

12/31/25, Tier 3 (Libor)

   France        619,054  EUR     440,754

12/31/50, Resettable Advance R4

   France        7,060  EUR     3,486

Stabilization Advance S6, Tier 2

   France        43,314  EUR     11,689

Stabilization Advance S7, Tier 1 (Pibor)

   France        55,949  EUR     15,420

Stabilization Advance S6, Tier 1 (Pibor)

   France        22,154  EUR     6,106

Level 3 Communications Inc., Term Loan C

   United States        175,500       165,848

Marconi PLC, 8.00%, 4/30/08

   United Kingdom        2,146,476       1,953,293

Marconi Corp., 10.00%, 10/31/08

   United Kingdom        761,394       776,622

Midwest Generation LLC., 8.56%, 1/02/16

   United States        1,325,000       1,325,000

Mirant Americas Generation Inc., 7.625%, 5/01/06

   United States        535,000       414,625

Mirant Mid-Atlantic LLC,

                     

9.125%, 6/30/17

   United States        205,741       200,598

10.06%, 12/30/28

   United States        282,545       280,244

NRG Energy Inc., 8.625%, 4/01/31

   United States        830,000       361,050

NTL Inc., 19.00%, 1/09/10

   United States        6,423,000       6,390,885

Providian Financial Corp, cvt., zero cpn., 2/15/21

   United States        2,562,000       1,120,875

Qwest Capital Funding, 5.875%, 8/03/04

   United States        2,162,000       2,080,925

Qwest Services Corp., 13.50%, 12/15/10

   United States        5,094,000       5,781,690

Reliant Energy Inc., 9.237%, 7/02/17

   United States        147,843       139,711

Sepracor Inc., cvt., 5.00%, 2/15/07

   United States        2,373,000       2,106,038

Southwest Royalties Inc., 11.50%, 6/30/04

   United States        454,000       454,000

TVMAX Holdings Inc., PIK, 14.00%, 2/01/06

   United States        22,544       22,544

XO Communications Inc., 7/15/09

   United States        1,762,343       1,700,661
                   

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $40,442,751)

                    48,239,823
                   

Bonds & Notes in Reorganization 3.9%

                     

aAdelphia Communications Corp.,

                     

9.25%, 10/01/02

   United States        365,000       222,650

8.125%, 7/15/03

   United States        145,000       90,625

7.50%, 1/15/04

   United States        350,000       217,000

10.50%, 7/15/04

   United States        577,000       366,395

10.25%, 11/01/06

   United States        538,000       330,870

8.375%, 2/01/08

   United States        1,123,000       701,875

7.75%, 1/15/09

   United States        991,000       619,375

7.875%, 5/01/09

   United States        383,000       233,630

9.375%, 11/15/09

   United States        280,000       180,600

10.25%, 6/15/11

   United States        1,093,000       704,985

cvt., 6.00%, 2/15/06

   United States        4,861,000       874,980

cvt., 3.25%, 5/01/21

   United States        565,000       101,700

aAiken Cnty S C Indl Rev Ref Beloit, 6.00%, 12/01/11

   United States        45,000       9,000

*Amerco,

                     

7.85%, 5/15/03

   United States        80,000       66,400

7.47%, 1/15/27

   United States        510,000       428,400

8.03%, 9/18/06

   United States        130,000       109,200

 

MS-13

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTh
    VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                     

Bonds & Notes in Reorganization (cont.)

                     

aCentury Communications Corp.,

                     

9.50%, 3/01/05

   United States      $ 75,000     $ 48,750

8.375%, 12/15/07

   United States        90,000       58,500

zero cpn., 3/15/03

   United States        1,010,000       600,950

aCharter Communications Holdings LLC, 10.00%, 5/15/11

   United States        1,918,000       1,390,550

aCharter Communications Operating LLC, Bank Claim

   United States        2,700,500       2,484,460

aDow Corning Corp.,

                     

9.375%, 2/01/08

   United States        550,000       1,078,000

Bank Debt #1

   United States        100,000       171,000

aFrontier Corp., 7.25%, 5/15/04

   United States        185,000       13,412

aGlobal Crossing Holdings Ltd.,

                     

9.125%, 11/15/06

   United States        1,135,000       53,913

9.625%, 5/15/08

   United States        550,000       26,125

9.50%, 11/15/09

   United States        915,000       43,462

Bank Claim

   United States        1,675,000       372,687

Bank Claim

   United States        3,935,142       875,569

Bank Claim

   United States        425,800       94,740

aGlobal Crossing Ltd., 6.00%, 10/15/03

   United States        200,000       14,500

aHarnischfeger Industries Inc.,

                     

8.90%, 3/01/22

   United States        410,000       2,583

8.70%, 6/15/22

   United States        360,000       2,304

7.25%, 12/15/25

   United States        519,000       3,322

6.875%, 2/15/27

   United States        463,000       2,917

Stipulated Bank Claim

   United States        603,475       3,742

aHealthsouth Corp.,

                     

8.50%, 2/01/08

   United States        1,651,000       1,304,290

7.00%, 6/15/08

   United States        890,000       703,100

8.375%, 10/01/11

   United States        520,000       410,800

7.625%, 6/01/12

   United States        4,259,000       3,322,020

aMetromedia Fiber Network Inc.,

                     

14.00%, 3/15/07

   United States        2,897,000       1,245,710

10.00%, 11/15/08

   United States        2,297,000       137,820

10.00%, 12/15/09

   United States        2,418,000       145,080

10.00%, 12/15/09

   United States        1,085,000  EUR     62,298

aNRG Energy Inc.,

                     

7.625%, 2/01/06

   United States        1,425,000       612,750

6.75%, 7/15/06

   United States        1,645,000       707,350

7.50%, 6/15/07

   United States        1,405,000       604,150

7.50%, 6/01/09

   United States        375,000       161,250

8.25%, 9/15/10

   United States        1,720,000       748,200

8.00%, 11/01/13

   United States        790,000       343,650

8.70%, 3/15/20

   United States        740,000       321,900

Revolver

   United States        3,096,000       1,331,280

aNRG Northeast Generating LLC,

                     

8.065%, 12/15/04

   United States        312,297       307,612

8.842%, 6/15/15

   United States        1,152,000       1,134,720

9.292%, 12/15/24

   United States        1,015,000       999,775

aOwens Corning, Revolver

   United States        2,360,480       1,793,965

PG & E Corp.,

                     

10/31/01

   United States        610,000       626,775

5.94%, 10/07/03

   United States        115,000       113,850

 

MS-14

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTh
    VALUE

Common Stocks and Other Equity Interests (cont.)

                     

Bonds & Notes in Reorganization (cont.)

                     

7.375%, 11/01/05

   United States      $ 2,269,000     $ 2,342,742

aBank Claim

   United States        418,287       453,841

Commercial Paper, 1/18/01

   United States        92,000       92,460

Commercial Paper, 1/30/01

   United States        45,000       45,675

Commercial Paper, 2/16/01

   United States        136,000       136,680

aPIV Investment Finance (Cayman) Ltd., 4.50%, 12/01/00

   Hong Kong        12,200,000       2,684,000

aPort Seattle Wash Rev Ref-Beloit Proj., 6.00%, 12/01/17

   United States        20,000       4,000

aSafety Kleen Corp.,

                     

9.25%, 5/15/09

   United States        63,000       3,465

Revolver

   United States        530,484       196,279

Term Loan

   United States        55,747  CAD     8,206

Term Loan A

   United States        440,050       110,013

Term Loan B

   United States        407,988       101,997

Term Loan C

   United States        407,988       101,997

aSafety Kleen Services, 9.25%, 6/01/08

   United States        5,000       25

aTelewest Communications PLC,

                     

11.00%, 10/01/07

   United Kingdom        1,783,000       655,252

11.25%, 11/01/08

   United Kingdom        230,000       84,525

9.875%, 2/01/10

   United Kingdom        610,000  GBP     359,854

cvt., 5.25%, 2/19/07

   United Kingdom        1,810,000  GBP     978,160

Bank Claim

   United Kingdom        6,357,000  GBP     2,727,381

senior disc. note, zero cpn.

   United Kingdom        675,000       214,313

senior disc. note, zero cpn.

   United Kingdom        485,000       144,288

zero cpn., 4/15/04

   United Kingdom        1,916,000  GBP     988,020

aTelewest Finance Ltd., cvt., 6.00%, 7/07/05

   United Kingdom        1,475,000       678,500

aWorldCom Inc.,

                     

6.40%, 8/15/05

   United States        810,000       240,975

8.25%, 5/15/10

   United States        1,745,000       519,138

7.375%, 1/15/11

   United States        2,897,000       861,858

7.50%, 5/15/11

   United States        2,470,000       734,825

7.75%, 4/01/27

   United States        340,000       101,150

8.25%, 5/15/31

   United States        4,644,000       1,381,590
                   

Total Bonds & Notes in Reorganization (Cost $42,549,562)

                    46,688,725
                   

            SHARES/
PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTh


     

Companies in Liquidation

                     

aGuangdong International Trust & Investment Corp., 144A, 8.75%, 10/24/16

   China        630,000       72,450

aPeregrine Investments Holdings Ltd., 6.70%, 1/15/98

   Hong Kong        5,000,000  JPY     4,581

aUnited Companies Financial Corp., Bank Claim

   United States        2,450,427       24,504
                   

Total Companies in Liquidation (Cost $70,817)

                    101,535
                   

            PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT


     

U.S. Government and Agency Securities 33.6%

                     

Federal National Mortgage Association, 0.910% to 2.125%, with maturities to 11/26/04

   United States      $ 169,750,000       169,300,632

eFederal Home Loan Bank, 0.870% to 1.523%, with maturities to 5/13/04

   United States        113,325,000       113,090,341

eFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.375% to 2.500%, with maturities to 5/19/06

   United States        103,500,000       103,162,682

U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.106% to 1.162%, with maturities to 11/06/03

   United States        14,500,000       14,464,345
                   

Total U.S. Government and Agency Securities (Cost $399,592,864)

                    400,018,000
                   

 

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MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE  

Short Term Investments 1.0%

                      

cFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio

   United States      12,128,729      $ 12,128,729  
                  


Total Investments (Cost $1,083,828,394) 99.4%

                   1,183,438,654  

Options Written

                   (28,515 )

Securities Sold Short (1.1)%

                   (12,764,970 )

Net equity in foreign contracts (0.3)%

                   (3,158,416 )

Other Assets, less Liabilities 2.0%

                   23,828,425  
                  


Net Assets 100.0%

                 $ 1,191,315,178  
                  


Options Written

ISSUER

          CONTRACTS         

Health Care Equipment & Supplies

                      

Zimmer Holdings Inc., Jul. 45 Calls, 7/19/03

   United States      149      $ 16,390  
                  


Metals & Mining

                      

Barrick Gold, Jul. 17.5 Puts, 7/19/03

   Canada      63        11,025  
                  


Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

                      

Freddie Mac, Jul. 45 Puts, 7/19/03

   United States      55        1,100  
                  


Total Options Written (Proceeds $43,890)

                 $ 28,515  
                  


Securities Sold Short

ISSUER

          SHARES         

Automobiles 0.4%

                      

dGeneral Motors Corp.

   United States      116,800      $ 4,204,800  
                  


Chemicals

                      

dEcolab Inc.

   United States      3,600        92,160  
                  


Food Products 0.6%

                      

dKraft Foods Inc., A

   United States      198,900        6,474,195  
                  


Health Care Providers & Services

                      

dCobalt Corp.

   United States      1,500        30,825  
                  


Household Products

                      

dClorox Co.

   United States      6,200        264,430  
                  


IT Services 0.1%

                      

dFirst Data Corp.

   United States      24,100        998,704  
                  


Media

                      

dUnivision Communications Inc., A

   United States      13,000        395,200  
                  


Software

                      

dJ.D. Edwards & Co.

   United States      17,200        246,476  
                  


Thrifts & Mortgage Finance

                      

dNew York Community Bancorp Inc.

   United States      2,000        58,180  
                  


Total Securities Sold Short (Proceeds $13,428,398)

                 $ 12,764,970  
                  


 

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MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

Synthetic Equity Swaps (ses)

ISSUER

   COUNTRY    SHARES    VALUE AT
6/30/03
   UNREALIZED
GAIN/LOSS

fSmith & Nephew PLC, ses., 3.75 GBP

   United Kingdom    17,900    $ 102,864    $ 7,966

fSmith & Nephew PLC, ses., 3.78 GBP

   United Kingdom    5,400      31,032      2,616
                     

Total Synthetic Equity Swaps

                    $ 10,582
                     

 

Currency Abbreviations:

CAD - Canadian Dollar

EUR - European Unit

GBP - British Pound

JPY - Japanese Yen

 

 

 

aNon-income producing.

bSee Note 9 regarding restricted securities.

cSee Note 6 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

dSee Note 1(f) regarding securities sold short.

eSee Note 1(f) regarding securities segregated with broker for securities sold short.

fSee Note 1(d) regarding synthetic equity swaps.

gSee Note 10 regarding other considerations.

hThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

MS-17

See notes to financial statements.

 


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MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 1,083,828,394  
    


Value

     1,183,438,654  

Cash

     826,554  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $4,801,575)

     5,030,544  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     6,479,840  

Capital shares sold

     4,630,507  

Dividends and interest

     2,593,977  

Unrealized gain on forward exchange contracts (Note 7)

     1,305,474  

Deposit with broker for securities sold short

     12,685,162  

Due from broker - variation margin

     10,600  
    


Total assets

     1,217,001,312  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     7,103,219  

Capital shares redeemed

     121,724  

Affiliates

     1,036,508  

Options written, at value (premiums received $43,890)

     28,515  

Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $13,428,398)

     12,764,970  

Unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts (Note 7)

     4,463,890  

Other liabilities

     167,308  
    


Total liabilities

     25,686,134  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 1,191,315,178  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 6,800,794  

Net unrealized appreciation

     97,387,807  

Accumulated net realized loss

     (48,956,591 )

Capital shares

     1,136,083,168  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 1,191,315,178  
    


Class 1:

        

Net asset value per share ($289,048,421/21,929,456 shares outstanding)

   $ 13.18  
    


Class 2:

        

Net asset value and maximum offering price per share ($902,266,757/68,846,889 shares outstanding)a

   $ 13.11  
    


 

aRedemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable sales charge.

 

MS-18

See notes to financial statements.

 


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MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the period ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment Income:

        

(net of foreign taxes of $624,109)

        

Dividends

   $ 7,983,636  

Interest

     5,527,290  
    


Total investment income

     13,510,926  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     2,926,708  

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     627,727  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     881,792  

Custodian fees

     58,100  

Reports to shareholders

     119,400  

Professional fees

     17,100  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     5,700  

Dividends for securities sold short

     240,944  

Other

     10,900  
    


Total expenses

     4,888,371  
    


Net investment income

     8,622,555  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     4,449,439  

Written options (Note 1e)

     45,223  

Securities sold short (Note 1f)

     (345,008 )

Foreign currency transactions

     (13,527,094 )
    


Net realized loss

     (9,377,440 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation on:

        

Investments

     102,701,009  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     2,942,067  
    


Net unrealized appreciation

     105,643,076  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain

     96,265,636  
    


Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 104,888,191  
    


 

MS-19

See notes to financial statements.

 


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MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the period ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and for the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 8,622,555     $ 10,562,987  

Net realized loss from investments, written options, securities sold short, and foreign currency transactions

     (9,377,440 )     (37,295,738 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     105,643,076       (74,236,488 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     104,888,191       (100,969,239 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (3,290,885 )     (3,339,385 )

Class 2

     (9,026,103 )     (3,698,558 )

Net realized gains:

                

Class 1

           (7,639,415 )

Class 2

           (9,170,486 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (12,316,988 )     (23,847,844 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (23,791,658 )     (56,246,676 )

Class 2

     243,870,163       397,772,006  
    

Total capital share transactions

     220,078,505       341,525,330  

Net increase in net assets

     312,649,708       216,708,247  

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     878,665,470       661,957,223  
    

End of period

   $ 1,191,315,178     $ 878,665,470  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 6,800,794     $ 10,176,303  
    

 

MS-20

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Mutual Shares Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund’s investment objective is growth and income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the latest reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

The Fund may enter into forward exchange contracts to hedge against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. A forward exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon forward exchange rate at a future date. These contracts are valued daily and the Fund’s equity therein is included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counter parties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

d. Synthetic Equity Swaps

 

The Fund may engage in synthetic equity swaps. Synthetic equity swaps are contracts entered into between a broker and the Fund under which the parties agree to make payments to each other so as to replicate the economic consequences that would apply had a short sale of the underlying security taken place. Upon entering into synthetic equity swaps, the Fund is required to pledge to the broker an amount of cash and/or other assets equal to a certain percentage of the contract amount (“initial margin”). Subsequent payments known as “variation margin”, are made or received by the Fund periodically, depending on fluctuations in the value of the underlying security. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Should market conditions move unexpectedly, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the synthetic equity swaps and may realize a loss.

 

e. Options

 

The Fund may purchase or write options. Options are contracts entitling the holder to purchase or sell a specified number of shares or units of a particular security at a specified price at any time until the contract stated expiration date. Options purchased are recorded as investments; options written (sold) are recorded as liabilities. When the exercise of an option results in a cash settlement, the difference between the premium (original option value) and the settlement proceeds is realized as a gain or loss. When securities are acquired or delivered upon exercise of an option, the acquisition cost of sale proceeds are adjusted by the amount of the premium. When an option is closed, the difference between the premium and the cost to close the position is realized as a gain or loss. When an option expires, the premium is realized as a gain for options written or as a loss for options purchased. The risks include price movements in the underlying securities, the possibility there may be an illiquid options market, or the inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contract.

 

f. Securities Sold Short

 

The Fund is engaged in selling securities short, which obligates the Fund to replace a security borrowed with the same security at the current market value. The Fund would incur a loss if the price of the security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund replace the borrowed security. The Fund would realize a gain if the price of the security declines between those dates.

 

The Fund is required to establish a margin account with the broker lending the security sold short. While the short sale is outstanding, the broker retains the proceeds of the short sale and the Fund must maintain a deposit for the broker consisting of cash and securities having a value equal to a specified percentage of the value of the securities sold short.

 

g. Security Lending

 

The Fund loans securities to certain brokers for which it received collateral against loaned securities in an amount equal to at least 102% of the market value of the loaned securities.

 

h. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

i. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Certain income from foreign securities is recorded as soon as information is available to the Fund.

Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

i. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (cont.)

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Distributions received by the Fund from securities may be a return of capital (ROC). Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the securities, and any distributions in excess of the cost basis are recognized as capital gains.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

j. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

k. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Period Ended June 30,     Year Ended December 31,  
    

     2003     2002  
    

Class 1 Shares:
   Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   144,314     $ 1,760,527     1,104,143     $ 15,457,891  

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   247,994       3,290,886     805,488       10,978,800  

Shares redeemed

   (2,362,169 )     (28,843,071 )   (6,372,892 )     (82,683,367 )
    

Net decrease

   (1,969,861 )   $ (23,791,658 )   (4,463,261 )   $ (56,246,676 )
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   22,901,509     $ 282,144,501     36,489,325     $ 472,129,169  

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   684,314       9,026,103     948,345       12,869,044  

Shares redeemed

   (3,794,956 )     (47,300,441 )   (7,102,935 )     (87,226,207 )
    

Net increase

   19,790,867     $ 243,870,163     30,334,735     $ 397,772,006  
    

 

 

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MUTUAL SHARES SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

 

Investment manager

Franklin Advisory Services LLC (Advisory Services)

 

Investment manager

Franklin Mutual Advisers LLC (Franklin Mutual)

 

Investment manager

Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML)

 

Investment manager

Templeton Global Advisors Ltd. (TGAL)

 

Investment manager

Templeton Investment Counsel LLC (TIC)

 

Investment manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Franklin Mutual of .80% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

The Fund pays administrative fees to FT Services based on the average daily net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.15%

  

First $200 million

.135%

  

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

.10%

  

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $1.2 billion.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At June 30, 2003, the cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for income tax purposes were as follows:

 

Cost of investment

   $ 1,089,603,921  
    


Unrealized appreciation

   $ 132,418,065  

Unrealized depreciation

     (38,583,332 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 93,834,733  
    


 

Net investment income and net realized gains losses differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of wash sales, defaulted securities, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares and losses realized subsequent to October 31 on the sale of securities, and foreign currencies, bond discounts and premiums and gains and losses realized on in-kind shareholder redemptions.

 

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES (cont.)

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund has deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $8,980,840. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $33,868,516 which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire in 2010.

 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities and securities sold short) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $286,945,484 and $191,567,524, respectively.

 

Transactions in options written during the period ended June 30, 2003 were as follows:

 

     Number
of
Contracts
    Premiums
Received
 
    

Options outstanding at December 31, 2002

   51,300     $ 31,802  

Options written

   2,870       132,591  

Options expired

   (33,730 )     (45,223 )

Options terminated in closing transactions

   (98 )     (20,039 )

Options exercised

   (20,075 )     (55,241 )
    

Options outstanding at June 30, 2003

   267     $ 43,890  
    

 

6. INVESTMENTS IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (the Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Franklin Advisers Inc. (an affiliate of the advisor). Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund.

 

The Fund earned $61,639 of dividend income from investment in the Sweep Money Fund.

 

7. FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS

 

At June 30, 2003, the Fund has outstanding forward exchange contracts as set out below. The contracts are reported in the financial statements at the Fund’s net equity, as measured by the difference between the forward exchange rates at the reporting date and the forward exchange rates at the day of entry into the contracts.

 

Contracts to Buy:   In
Exchange For
   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)

2,400,000

   British Pounds     3,893,371    7/28/03     58,560

6,700,000

   European Unit   U.S.$ 7,192,494    7/28/03   U.S.$ 494,571

8,370,624

   Swiss Franc     6,110,353    8/13/03     75,913

500,000

   European Unit     549,475    9/10/03     23,478
        

      

         U.S.$ 17,745,693              $ 652,522
        

      

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

7. FORWARD CURRENCY CONTRACTS (cont.)

Contracts to Sell:   In
Exchange For
   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized Gain/
(Loss)
 

162,286,796

   Japanese Yen   U.S.$ 1,377,600    7/14/03   U.S.$ 25,312  

4,282,079

   Canadian Dollars     3,176,252    7/21/03     29,194  

7,144,200

   British Pounds     11,868,500    7/28/03     104,589  

1,444,800

   European Unit     1,693,753    7/28/03     36,101  

880,016

   Swiss Franc     668,206    8/13/03     17,835  

17,185,129

   European Unit     19,974,958    8/21/03     271,430  

807,327,295

   Japanese Yen     6,850,780    9/24/03     108,003  

832,619

   European Unit     985,754    9/25/03     32,050  

7,714,198

   Norwegian Krone     1,088,869    10/15/03     27,842  

2,400,000

   European Unit     2,742,955    12/29/03     596  
        

      


         U.S.$ 50,427,627              $ 652,952  
        

      


     Unrealized gain on forward exchange contracts                    $ 1,305,474  
                   


Contracts to Buy:   In
Exchange For
   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 

5,141,850

   Swiss Franc   U.S.$ 3,834,483    8/13/03   U.S.$ (34,425 )
Contracts to Sell   In
Exchange For
   Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)
 

860,235

   European Unit   U.S.$ 922,688    7/8/03   U.S.$ (64,914 )

19,452,419

   Canadian Dollars     13,763,195    7/21/03     (533,106 )

22,022,011

   British Pounds     35,596,106    7/28/03     (669,533 )

26,685,848

   European Unit     28,992,920    7/28/03     (1,624,372 )

13,512,474

   Swiss Franc     9,889,112    8/13/03     (97,212 )

16,003,072

   British Pounds     26,092,570    8/19/03     (220,626 )

12,813,816

   European Unit     13,929,432    9/10/03     (753,996 )

2,597,656

   European Unit     2,784,204    9/25/03     (191,221 )

82,929,357

   Norwegian Krone     11,131,803    10/15/03     (274,485 )
        

      


         U.S.$ 143,102,030        $ (4,429,465 )
        

      


Unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts

               (4,463,890 )
                   


Net unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts

             U.S.$ (3,158,416 )
                   


 

8. CREDIT RISK AND DEFAULTED SECURITIES

 

At June 30, 2003, the Fund held defaulted securities with values aggregating $43,380,543 representing 3.6% of the Fund’s net assets. For information as to specific securities, see the accompanying Statement of Investments.

 

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund discontinues accruing income on defaulted bonds and those bonds for which the income is deemed uncollectible and provides an estimate for losses on interest receivable.

 

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES

 

At June 30, 2003, investments in securities included issues that are restricted or illiquid. Restricted securities are often purchased in private placement transactions, are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, may have contractual restrictions on resale,

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES (cont.)

 

and are valued under methods approved by the Board of Trustees as reflecting fair value. A security may also be considered illiquid if it lacks a readily available market or if it’s valuation has not changed for a certain period of time. At June 30, 2003, the Fund held investments in restricted and illiquid securities that were valued under approved methods by the Trustees, as follows:

 

Number of
Shares
   Issuer    Acquisition
Date
   Cost    Value

12    International Steel Group, B    4/10/02    $ 1,110,000    $ 1,110,000
161    International Steel Group    4/25/03      2,008,750      14,892,500
184,830    Leucadia National Corp.    12/20/02      6,515,258      6,517,845
48,840    Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd.    12/11/01      814,000      1,466,177
1,148,000    Nippon Investment LLC    2/14/01      1,133,644      2,020,480
230,177    NTL Inc.    9/21/01      14,993,484      7,853,639
16,280    Olympus Re Holdings Ltd.    12/19/01      1,628,000      2,203,172
1,520    PG & E Corp., wts., 9/02/06    10/29/02           28,919
10,441    Security Capital European Realty    4/08/98      231,093      77,263
45,898    White Mountains Insurance Group Inc.    6/01/01      12,114,910      17,223,225
                     

    

Total Restricted Securities (4.48% of Net Assets)

               $ 53,393,220
                     

 

10. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

Franklin Mutual, as the Mutual Shares Securities Fund Manager, may serve as a member on the board of directors of certain companies in which the Fund invests and/or may represent the fund in certain corporate negotiations. Currently, the Managers serve in one or more of these capacities for Kindred Healthcare Inc. As a result of this involvement, the Mangers may be in possession of certain material non-public information which, pursuant to the fund’s policies and the requirements of the federal securities laws, could prevent the Fund from trading in the securities of such companies fund’s limited or expanded periods of time.

 

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TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests primarily in emerging market investments.

 


 

This semiannual report for Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, China’s and India’s economies recorded healthy gross domestic product (GDP) expansion rates. Meanwhile, Singapore and the U.S. signed a landmark free-trade agreement in May, the first of its kind to be signed by the U.S. with an east Asian country.

 

We believe South Korea made substantial improvements to its corporate governance structure, but a great deal remains to be done. In addition to the SK Global scandal, where a large number of accounting items were allegedly falsified, tensions on the peninsula as a result of North Korea’s nuclear program also appeared to contribute to financial market volatility. Despite these challenges, for the six months ended June 30, 2003, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Korea Index posted an 8.30% gain in U.S. dollar terms.1

 

In Latin America, Mexico’s economy felt the effects of weakness in industrial production as first quarter 2003 GDP was positive but down from the previous quarter. President Fox continued his efforts to strengthen the free-trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada.

 

South American leaders met in Paraguay at the Mercosur Summit, where Brazilian President Lula and Argentine President Kirchner vowed to strengthen the trade bloc and promote regional trade. Brazil announced plans to create a US$1 billion fund to finance trade between the two nations.2 Brazil’s Lower House also easily passed a constitutional amendment to the article that regulated changes in the financial system, an apparent indication of Lula’s support.

 

In May, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed Turkey’s fifth review. The IMF cited delays in implementation of structural reforms and urged Turkey to accelerate its efforts. In Turkey’s favor, the government approved plans for the privatization of Turk Telecom, a key condition by the IMF.

 

1. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The MSCI Korea Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures total returns of equity securities in Korea.

2. Source: InvestNews S.A.

 

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In South Africa, the release of the Mineral and Petroleum Royalty Bill seems to have prompted foreign mining and exploration companies to examine their operations there due to imposition of higher than expected royalties. Positively though, the new rates would only take effect once companies convert their old order rights to new ones. The government provided a five-year window for conversion. Citing South Africa’s strengthened fiscal revenue and improving external positions, independent credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s raised the country’s credit ratings to BBB from BBB- and the long-term local currency rating to A from A-.3

 

For the six months under review, the Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +15.20% cumulative total return.4 The Fund underperformed the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Free (EMF) Index’s 16.13% total return.5 During the period, the Fund’s overweighted positions relative to the benchmark MSCI EMF Index in Turkey, Argentina, Indonesia and Thailand aided Fund performance. Performance also benefited from the Fund’s underweighted positions in Malaysia, South Korea and Taiwan. However, our overweighted investments in Hungary underperformed and negatively impacted the Fund. The Fund’s underweighted positions in Russia and Israel also hurt performance.

 

We repositioned several of the Fund’s Asian holdings during the six months under review. Key purchases included Singapore’s DBS Group, southeast Asia’s largest bank; Mahanagar Telephone, an Indian telecommunications service provider; Satyam Computers, an Indian soft-

ware services company; and Sunplus Technology, a Taiwanese integrated circuit company. Notable sales included South Korea’s LG Chem Investment and China’s Beijing Datang Power.

 

In Europe, we increased our holdings in Hellenic Telecommunications, Greece’s full-service telecommunications provider, and Pliva, one of central and eastern Europe’s largest pharmaceutical companies. In Turkey, the Fund increased its exposure to Arcelik and Migros. We divested our holdings in Russia’s Mosenergo and Unified Energy as well as Austria’s Mayr-Melnhof and Erste Bank.

 

3. These do not indicate ratings of the Fund.

4. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

5. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The MSCI EMF Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures total returns of equity securities available to foreign (non-local) investors in emerging markets globally. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

Top 10 Countries

Templeton Developing Markets  Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

     % of Total
Net Assets
 

South Korea    13.4 %
South Africa    13.1 %
Brazil    7.7 %
Mexico    7.1 %
China    6.8 %
Singapore    6.0 %
Turkey    5.8 %
Hong Kong    5.2 %
India    4.8 %
Taiwan    4.7 %

 

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We consolidated our Latin American holdings, leading to divestment of the Fund’s Chile and Peru interests while adding to our Brazil and Mexico exposure. In Brazil, we invested in aircraft manufacturer Embraer-Empresa due to its strong market share and in national oil and gas company Petroleo Brasileiro based on reports of its proven reserves and high growth rates. In Mexico, we purchased Telefonos de Mexico, the country’s largest telecommunications systems company, for its dominant market position and strong cash flows. We also bought Grupo Televisa, the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world and a major participant in the international entertainment business.

 

Finally, our South African exposure declined during the period mainly due to sales in Sanlam, Standard Bank Group and Tiger Brands.

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Equity Holdings

Templeton Developing Markets  Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company
Sector/Industry,
Country
  % of Total
Net Assets

Anglo American PLC   3.5%
Metals & Mining,
South Africa
   
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia TBK, B   2.7%
Diversified Telecommunication Services, Indonesia    
SABMiller PLC   2.6%
Beverages, South Africa    
Kimberly Clark de Mexico SA de CV, A   2.5%
Household Products, Mexico    
Akbank   2.4%
Commercial Banks, Turkey    
Lukoil Holdings, ADR   2.2%
Oil & Gas, Russia    
Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd.   2.1%
Automobiles, South Korea    
OMV AG   2.0%
Oil & Gas, Austria    
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, pfd.   1.9%
Oil & Gas, Brazil    
Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (Telmex), L, ADR   1.9%
Diversified Telecommunication Services, Mexico    

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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Financial Highlightsa

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                                

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 4.71     $ 4.78     $ 5.25     $ 7.77     $ 5.13     $ 6.63  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                                

Net investment incomeb

     .09       .07       .08       .07       .05       .07  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     .63       (.06 )     (.50 )     (2.52 )     2.67       (1.42 )
    

Total from investment operations

     .72       .01       (.42 )     (2.45 )     2.72       (1.35 )
    

Less distributions from:

                                                

Net investment income

     (.08 )     (.08 )     (.05 )     (.07 )     (.08 )     (.09 )

Net realized gains

                                   (.06 )
    

Total distributions

     (.08 )     (.08 )     (.05 )     (.07 )     (.08 )     (.15 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 5.35     $ 4.71     $ 4.78     $ 5.25     $ 7.77     $ 5.13  
    

Total returnc

     15.20%       .04%       (8.08)%       (31.76)%       53.84%       (20.94)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 250,262     $ 225,454     $ 240,289     $ 301,645     $ 297,605     $ 180,684  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                                

Expenses

     1.58% d     1.58%       1.57%       1.56%       1.50%       1.66%  

Net investment income

     3.69% d     1.45%       1.64%       1.13%       .82%       1.67%  

Portfolio turnover rate

     19.31%       57.91%       78.29%       89.48%       60.27%       23.22%  

 

 

aFinancial highlights presented reflect historical financial information from Templeton Variable Products Series Fund (TVP)-Templeton Developing Markets Fund as a result of a merger on May 1, 2000.
bBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
dAnnualized

 

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Financial Highlightsa (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                                

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 4.69     $ 4.76     $ 5.22     $ 7.74     $ 5.12     $ 6.62  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                                

Net investment incomeb

     .08       .06       .07       .06       .03       .07  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     .61       (.06 )     (.49 )     (2.53 )     2.66       (1.42 )
    

Total from investment operations

     .69       .00       (.42 )     (2.47 )     2.69       (1.35 )
    

Less distributions from:

                                                

Net investment income

     (.06 )     (.07 )     (.04 )     (.05 )     (.07 )     (.09 )

Net realized gains

                                   (.06 )
    

Total distributions

     (.06 )     (.07 )     (.04 )     (.05 )     (.07 )     (.15 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 5.32     $ 4.69     $ 4.76     $ 5.22     $ 7.74     $ 5.12  
    

Total returnc

     14.80%       (.15)%       (8.08)%       (32.04)%       53.27%       (21.03)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 91,793     $ 80,952     $ 64,081     $ 56,617     $ 49,654     $ 17,287  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                                

Expenses

     1.83% d     1.83%       1.82%       1.81%       1.75%       1.91%  

Net investment income

     3.44% d     1.20%       1.37%       .88%       .52%       1.44%  

Portfolio turnover rate

     19.31%       57.91%       78.29%       89.48%       60.27%       23.22%  

 

 

aFinancial highlights presented reflect historical financial information from Templeton Variable Products Series Fund (TVP)-Templeton Developing Markets Fund as a result of a merger on May 1, 2000.
bBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
dAnnualized

 

TD-5

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     INDUSTRY    SHARES      VALUE

Long Term Investments 98.0%

                  

Argentina 1.7%

                  

aMolinos Rio de la Plata SA, B

   Food Products              275,390      $        525,677

aQuilmes Industrial SA, B, ADR

   Beverages    134,895        1,723,958

Tenaris SA, ADR

   Energy Equipment & Services    137,185        3,498,218
                

                   5,747,853
                

Australia .4%

                  

BHP Billiton PLC

   Metals & Mining    286,200        1,516,365
                

Austria 2.5%

                  

OMV AG

   Oil & Gas    56,595        6,799,381

aVoestalpine AG

   Metals & Mining    11,075        437,373

Wienerberger AG

   Building Products    66,142        1,162,105
                

                   8,398,859
                

Brazil 7.7%

                  

Banco Bradesco SA, ADR, pfd.

   Banks    325,181        6,074,381

Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA (Eletrobras)

   Electric Utilities    198,645,000        1,383,064

Cia Vale do Rio Doce, A, ADR, pfd.

   Metals & Mining    82,885        2,300,059

aCompanhia Paranaense de Energia-Copel, ADR, pfd.

   Electric Utilities    325,365        976,095

Confab Industrial SA, pfd.

   Building Products    15,000        24,089

Duratex SA, pfd.

   Building Products    42,947,583        960,441

Embraer-Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, ADR

   Aerospace & Defense    174,654        3,335,891

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, pfd.

   Oil & Gas    364,885        6,480,357

Souza Cruz SA

   Tobacco    297,200        2,470,125

Ultrapar Particpacoes SA, ADR

   Gas Utilities    5,900        54,398

Unibanco Uniao de Bancos Brasileiros SA, GDR

   Banks    135,495        2,325,094
                

                   26,383,994
                

China 6.8%

                  

aBeijing Capital Land Ltd.

   Real Estate    750,000        139,456

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    1,346,000        1,130,563

China Merchants Holdings (International) Co. Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    3,386,000        3,017,729

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd., fgn.

   Wireless Telecommunication Services    996,000        2,350,096

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., H

   Oil & Gas    12,326,000        2,955,780

China Resources Enterprise Ltd.

   Distributors    3,282,000        2,840,866

China Telecom Corp. Ltd.

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    4,390,000        1,007,688

Cosco Pacific Ltd. 

   Transportation Infrastructure    962,000        1,011,573

Guangdong Electric Power Development Co. Ltd., B

   Electric Utilities    60,000        34,085

People’s Food Holdings Ltd.

   Food & Drug Retailing    2,194,000        1,196,048

PetroChina Co. Ltd., H

   Oil & Gas    9,760,000        2,941,210

Qingling Motors Co. Ltd., H

   Automobiles    3,844,000        591,525

aShandong Intl. Power Development Co. Ltd.

   Electric Utilities    1,228,000        350,378

Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    1,590,000        2,242,840

TCL International Holdings Inc.

   Household Durables    1,418,000        300,033

Travelsky Technology Ltd., H

   IT Consulting & Services    1,445,000        972,827
                

                   23,082,697
                

Croatia .9%

                  

Pliva D D, GDR, Reg S

   Pharmaceuticals    218,000        3,021,480
                

Czech Republic .4%

                  

CEZ AS

   Electric Utilities    350,850        1,345,758

aUnipetrol

   Chemicals    57,325        107,107
                

                   1,452,865
                

 

TD-6

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     INDUSTRY    SHARES      VALUE

Long Term Investments (cont.)

                  

Denmark .1%

                  

Carlsberg AS, B

   Beverages    9,800      $ 350,644
                

Egypt .3%

                  

Commercial International Bank Ltd.

   Banks              155,690               951,258
                

Greece 1.0%

                  

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company SA

   Beverages    99,257        1,657,304

aHellenic Telecommunications Organization SA

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    156,490       

1,850,974

                  

3,508,278

Hong Kong 5.2%

                  

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Ltd. 

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    5,000        8,239

Cafe de Coral Holdings Ltd. 

   Hotels Restaurants & Leisure    468,000        357,085

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. 

   Airlines    640,000        861,743

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. 

   Real Estate    382,000        2,297,442

Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd. 

   Construction Materials    416,000        805,524

China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Ltd. 

   Hotels Restaurants & Leisure    6,276,000        957,719

Citic Pacific Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    2,344,000        4,283,324

Dairy Farm International Holdings Ltd. 

   Food & Drug Retailing    1,511,833        1,889,791

Giordano International Ltd. 

   Specialty Retail    2,710,000        842,732

Hang Lung Group Ltd. 

   Real Estate    1,457,000        1,186,429

Henderson Investment Ltd. 

   Real Estate    1,711,000        1,645,583

Henderson Land Development Company Ltd. 

   Real Estate    206,000        591,730

Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd. 

   Hotels Restaurants & Leisure    16,000        7,232

Hopewell Holdings Ltd. 

   Transportation Infrastructure    36,000        38,317

International Bank of Asia

   Banks    284,000        100,152

MTR Corp. Ltd. 

   Road & Rail    1,421,874        1,631,896

Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp. 

   Food Products    2,084,000       

382,157

                  

17,887,095

Hungary 2.8%

                  

Egis Rt

   Pharmaceuticals    40,664        1,385,485

aGedeon Richter Ltd. 

   Pharmaceuticals    50,992        3,596,809

Matav RT

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    117,800        402,887

MOL Magyar Olaj-Es Gazipari RT

   Oil & Gas    184,640       

4,029,407

                  

9,414,588

India 4.8%

                  

Ashok Leyland Ltd. 

   Machinery    5,500        15,191

Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. 

   Oil & Gas    179,600        1,097,234

Container Corp. of India Ltd. 

   Road & Rail    72,727        538,762

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. 

   Pharmaceuticals    2,000        47,114

Grasim Industries Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    366,331        3,956,958

Hero Honda Motors Ltd. 

   Automobiles    261,869        1,426,839

Hindalco Industries Inc. 

   Metals & Mining    61,872        991,856

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. 

   Oil & Gas    28,293        212,791

aICICI Bank Ltd. 

   Banks    64,296        207,817

ITC Ltd. 

   Tobacco    128,600        2,120,779

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. 

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    1,429,285        3,489,399

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. 

   Automobiles    21,600        68,700

aMaruti Udyog Ltd. 

   Automobiles    112,600        302,884

Satyam Computers Services Ltd. 

   IT Consulting & Services    459,421        1,901,649

 

TD-7

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     INDUSTRY    SHARES      VALUE

Long Term Investments (cont.)

                  

India (cont.)

                  

State Bank of India

   Banks                  4,000      $          33,071

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    47,500       

127,975

                  

16,539,019

Indonesia 4.5%

                  

PT Gudang Garam TBK

   Tobacco    2,097,000        2,592,654

PT Indosat (Persero) TBK

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    3,410,500        3,637,867

PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia TBK, B

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    16,318,900       

9,148,474

                  

15,378,995

Israel .2%

                  

Elbit Systems Ltd. 

   Aerospace & Defense    36,073       

701,605

Malaysia .5%

                  

Petronas Dagangan Bhd. 

   Oil & Gas    198,000        320,448

SIME Darby Bhd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    772,000        1,036,105

Tanjong PLC

   Hotels Restaurants & Leisure    60,000        157,895

YTL Power International Bhd. 

   Electric Utilities    328,000       

258,084

                  

1,772,532

Mexico 7.1%

                  

Cemex SA

   Construction Materials    713,322        3,188,874

Fomento Economico Mexicano SA De CV Femsa

   Beverages    59,250        2,441,100

Grupo Carso SA de CV

   Industrial Conglomerates    703,500        2,132,636

Grupo Televisa SA de CV, ADR

   Media    51,800        1,787,100

Kimberly Clark de Mexico SA de CV, A

   Household Products    3,187,400        8,561,704

Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (Telmex), L, ADR

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    201,522       

6,331,821

                  

24,443,235

Philippines 1.3%

                  

San Miguel Corp., B

   Beverages    3,892,630       

4,588,562

Poland 1.5%

                  

Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen SA

   Oil & Gas    1,076,016       

5,223,446

Portugal .1%

                  

BPI Socieda de Gestora de Participacoes Socias SA

   Banks    72,000       

203,397

Russia 2.6%

                  

Cherepovets Mk Severstal

   Metals & Mining    2,900        214,600

bLukoil Holdings, ADR

   Oil & Gas    95,307        7,529,253

Sberbank RF

   Banks    460        129,720

Sibirtelecom

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    8,214,513        234,935

aSun Interbrew Ltd., Reg S, B, GDR

   Beverages    49,200        221,400

Yuzhnaya Telecommunication Co. 

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    5,360,000       

469,000

                  

8,798,908

Singapore 6.0%

                  

aComfortdelgro Corp. Ltd. 

   Road & Rail    2,024,000        925,224

Cycle & Carriage Ltd. 

   Distributors    182,207        511,131

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. 

   Banks    430,000        2,515,048

Fraser & Neave Ltd. 

   Beverages    1,014,090        4,952,399

Keppel Corp., Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    1,614,600        4,492,641

Singapore Airlines Ltd. 

   Airlines    795,000        4,695,060

 

TD-8

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     INDUSTRY    SHARES      VALUE

Long Term Investments (cont.)

                  

Singapore (cont.)

                  

Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. 

   Media                64,000      $       665,077

Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. 

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    1,905,000       

1,633,475

                  

20,390,055

South Africa 13.1%

                  

Alexander Forbes Ltd. 

   Diversified Financials    191,000        279,761

Anglo American PLC

   Metals & Mining    775,354        11,964,817

Barloworld Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    686,700        4,914,797

Bidvest Group Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    2,500        14,314

aImperial Holdings Ltd. 

   Air Freight & Couriers    286,177        2,042,488

Investec Ltd. 

   Diversified Financials    19,070        250,119

Investec PLC

   Road & Rail    24,430        320,420

Nampak Ltd. 

   Containers & Packaging    291,200        479,840

Old Mutual PLC

   Insurance    2,765,960        3,993,688

Remgro Ltd. 

   Industrial Conglomerates    680,270        5,797,241

Reunert Ltd. 

   Electronic Equipment & Instruments    195,500        463,369

SABMiller PLC

   Beverages    1,304,424        8,832,219

Sasol Ltd. 

   Oil & Gas    353,300        3,930,521

Tiger Brands Ltd. 

   Food Products    108,752        972,976

Tongaat-Hulett Group Ltd. 

   Food Products    129,595       

577,224

                  

44,833,794

South Korea 13.4%

                  

Cheil Communications Inc. 

   Media    480        47,216

aChohung Bank Co. Ltd. 

   Banks    479,770        1,616,638

CJ Corp. 

   Food Products    67,200        2,925,408

Daelim Industrial Co. 

   Construction & Engineering    56,020        975,484

Hite Brewery Co., Ltd. 

   Beverages    27,410        1,470,892

Hotel Shilla Co. 

   Hotels Restaurants & Leisure    70,240        282,548

Hyundai Development Co. 

   Construction & Engineering    373,020        2,485,759

Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. 

   Automobiles    265,550        7,025,015

Kangwon Land Inc. 

   Hotels Restaurants & Leisure    39,838        4,435,709

aKookmin Credit Card Co. Ltd. 

   Diversified Financials    380        5,170

Korea Electric Power Corp. 

   Electric Utilities    306,189        4,844,682

Korea Gas Corp. 

   Gas Utilities    95,180        2,270,934

KT Corp. 

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    65,770        2,571,334

LG Card Co. Ltd. 

   Diversified Financials    6,710        98,024

LG Household & Health Care Ltd. 

   Household Products    66,700        1,722,641

LG Petrochemical Co. Ltd. 

   Chemicals    35,600        630,339

POSCO

   Metals & Mining    37,180        3,859,623

Samsung Fine Chemicals

   Chemicals    215,410        2,939,458

Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. 

   Machinery    731,430        2,933,068

SK Corp. 

   Oil & Gas    183,880        1,747,206

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. 

   Wireless Telecommunication Services    4,530       

773,646

                  

45,660,794

Taiwan 4.7%

                  

Advantech Co. Ltd. 

   Computers & Peripherals    510,000        736,781

Asustek Computer Inc. 

   Computers & Peripherals    1,572,000        3,974,285

Avision Inc. 

   Computers & Peripherals    657,000        429,015

Chunghwa Telcom Co. Ltd. 

   Diversified Telecommunication Services    419,000        617,423

Delta Electronics Inc. 

   Electronic Equipment & Instruments    717,255        851,753

 

TD-9

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     INDUSTRY    SHARES      VALUE  

Long Term Investments (cont.)

                      

Taiwan (cont.)

                      

Elan Microelectronics Corp. 

   Software                378,000      $        318,914  

International Bank of Taipei

   Banks      268,000        120,023  

Kinpo Electronics, Inc. 

   Office Electronics      218,900        106,888  

aMega Financial Holdings Co. Ltd. 

   Banks      1,432,484        674,646  

Phoenixtec Power Co. Ltd. 

   Electrical Equipment      1,254,000        1,054,360  

Sinopac Holdings Co Banks

   Banks      6,634,708        2,424,994  

aSunplus Technology Co. Ltd. 

   Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment      1,620,000        2,106,328  

Taiwan Cellular Corp. 

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      1,045,060        757,903  

Tsann Kuen Enterprise Co., Ltd. 

   Household Durables      330,000        424,299  

UNI-President Enterprises Corp. 

   Food Products      2,099,600        646,077  

Yuanta Core Pacific Securities Co. 

   Diversified Financials      1,753,000       

916,767

 

                    

16,160,456

 

Thailand 2.6%

                      

Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Co. Ltd. 

   Electronic Equipment & Instruments      355,000        240,664  

Electricity Generating Public Co. Ltd., fgn. 

   Electric Utilities      302,800        406,951  

Hana Microelectronics Co. Ltd., fgn. 

   Electronic Equipment & Instruments      217,000        503,787  

National Finance Public Co. Ltd., fgn. 

   Consumer Finance      1,023,700        367,694  

PTT Exploration & Production Public Co. Ltd., fgn. 

   Oil & Gas      1,009,900        3,922,851  

PTT Public Co. Ltd., fgn. 

   Oil & Gas      311,500        518,673  

Shin Corporation Public Co. Ltd., fgn. 

   Wireless Telecommunication Services      6,307,000        2,850,452  

aTelecomasia Corp. Public Co. Ltd., purch. rts. 

   Diversified Telecommunication Services      344,616         

aTisco Finance

   Consumer Finance      30,000       

17,055

 

                    

8,828,127

 

Turkey 5.8%

                      

Akbank

   Banks      2,748,328,250        8,141,758  

Arcelik AS, Br. 

   Household Durables      1,379,096,400        4,815,046  

Migros Turk T.A.S. 

   Food & Drug Retailing      178,149,000        1,771,752  

Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafineleri AS. 

   Oil & Gas      781,213,000       

5,152,069

 

                    

19,880,625

 

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $312,600,479)

                  

335,119,526

 

          PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT


        

Short Term Investments (Cost $7,642,600) 2.2%

                      

U.S. Treasury Bill, .80% to 1.11%, 7/24/03—9/25/03

        $ 7,657,000       

7,645,151

 

Total Investments (Cost $320,243,079) 100.2%

                   342,764,677  

Other Assets, less Liabilities (.2)%

                  

(709,337

)

Net Assets 100.0%

                 $

342,055,340

 

 

aNon-income producing

bSee Note 12 regarding other considerations.

 

TD-10

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 320,243,079  
    


Value

     342,764,677  

Cash

     5,948  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $309,799)

     309,520  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities sold

     95,381  

Capital shares sold

     524,459  

Dividends

     1,361,769  
    


Total assets

     345,061,754  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     2,248,743  

Capital shares redeemed

     111,406  

Affiliates

     429,631  

Custodian fees

     181,182  

Other liabilities

     35,452  
    


Total liabilities

     3,006,414  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 342,055,340  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

     $4,069,371  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     22,513,160  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (221,178,909 )

Capital shares

     536,651,718  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 342,055,340  
    


Class 1:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 250,262,281  
    


Shares outstanding

     46,798,740  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 5.35  
    


Class 2:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 91,793,059  
    


Shares outstanding

     17,248,955  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 5.32  
    


 

TD-11

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

(net of foreign taxes and fees of $755,861)

        

Dividends

   $ 8,036,994  

Interest

     39,653  
    


Total investment income

     8,076,647  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,915,860  

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     221,789  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     102,942  

Transfer agent fees

     1,836  

Custodian fees

     170,149  

Reports to shareholders

     85,307  

Professional fees

     13,733  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     1,921  

Other

     11,485  
    


Total expenses

     2,525,022  
    


Net investment income

     5,551,625  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     (1,476,553 )

Foreign currency transactions

     (315,400 )
    


Net realized gain (loss)

     (1,791,953 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     41,081,467  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (3,220 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     41,078,247  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     39,286,294  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 44,837,919  
    


 

TD-12

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 5,551,625     $ 4,455,928  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (1,791,953 )     (9,268,738 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translations of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     41,078,247       6,877,309  
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     44,837,919       2,064,499  

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (3,521,009 )     (3,878,945 )

Class 2

     (1,092,998 )     (1,149,535 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (4,614,007 )     (5,028,480 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (4,314,222 )     (12,115,583 )

Class 2

     (259,700 )     17,115,195  
    

Total capital share transactions

     (4,573,922 )     4,999,612  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     35,649,990       2,035,631  

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     306,405,350       304,369,719  
    

End of period

   $ 342,055,340     $ 306,405,350  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 4,069,371     $ 3,131,753  
    

 

 

TD-13

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Templeton Developing Markets Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund’s investment objective is capital growth.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counter parties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Certain income from foreign securities is recorded as soon as information is available to the Fund.

 

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TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions (cont)

 

Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Period Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Class 1 Shares:

                            

Shares sold

   3,704,837     $ 17,884,760     20,100,040     $ 96,134,388  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   652,039       3,521,009     751,734       3,878,945  

Shares redeemed

   (5,390,924 )     (25,719,991 )   (23,322,593 )     (112,128,916 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (1,034,048 )   $ (4,314,222 )   (2,470,819 )   $ (12,115,583 )
    

Class 2 Shares:

                            

Shares sold

   15,576,380     $ 74,420,750     65,809,894     $ 323,925,644  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   198,398       1,092,998     223,645       1,149,535  

Shares redeemed

   (15,788,263 )     (75,773,448 )   (62,244,002 )     (307,959,984 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (13,485 )   $ (259,700 )   3,789,537     $ 17,115,195  
    

 

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TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML)

 

Investment manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TAML of 1.25% per year of the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

The Fund pays an administrative fee to FT Services based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.15%

  

First $200 million

.135%

  

Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million

.10%

  

Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $1.2 billion.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 shares for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses, which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2006

   $ 37,259,962

2007

     91,657,992

2009

     62,323,035

2010

     24,165,498
    

     $ 215,406,487
    

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital losses and deferred currency losses of $1,289,564 and $121,846 respectively, occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statements and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, passive foreign investment company shares and foreign currency transactions.

 

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TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES (cont.)

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Investments at cost

   $ 324,144,362  
    


Unrealized appreciation

     45,363,177  

Unrealized depreciation

     (26,742,862 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 18,620,315  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $58,371,866 and $60,636,626, respectively.

 

6. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

TAML, as the Fund’s manager, may serve as a member on the board of directors of certain companies in which the Fund invests and/or may represent the Fund in certain corporate negotiations. Currently, the Manager serves in one or more of these capacities for Lukoil Holdings. As a result of this involvement, the Manager may be in possession of certain material non-public information which, pursuant to the Fund’s policies and the requirements of the federal securities laws, could prevent the Fund from trading in the securities of such companies for limited or extended periods of time.

 

TD-17

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON DEVELOPING MARKETS SECURITIES FUND

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

At December 31, 2002, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from dividends paid to the Fund on these investments. As shown in the table below the Fund hereby designates to shareholders the foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This designation will allow shareholders of record on June 19, 2003, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

The following table provides a breakdown by country of foreign taxes paid and foreign source income as designated by the Fund, to Class 1 and Class 2 shareholders.

 

     Class 1

   Class 2

Country    Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
   Foreign
Source Income
Per Share
   Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
   Foreign
Source Income
Per Share

Austria

     0.0008      0.0030      0.0008      0.0027

Brazil

     0.0031      0.0128      0.0031      0.0115

China

     0.0000      0.0049      0.0000      0.0044

Croatia

     0.0000      0.0004      0.0000      0.0004

Czech Republic

     0.0004      0.0014      0.0004      0.0013

Egypt

     0.0000      0.0017      0.0000      0.0016

Estonia

     0.0001      0.0003      0.0001      0.0002

Greece

     0.0000      0.0005      0.0000      0.0004

Hong Kong

     0.0000      0.0080      0.0000      0.0072

Hungary

     0.0003      0.0009      0.0003      0.0008

India

     0.0007      0.0032      0.0007      0.0029

Indonesia

     0.0018      0.0067      0.0018      0.0060

Malaysia

     0.0004      0.0008      0.0004      0.0007

Mexico

     0.0000      0.0091      0.0000      0.0081

Peru

     0.0000      0.0001      0.0000      0.0001

Philippines

     0.0005      0.0010      0.0005      0.0009

Poland

     0.0001      0.0003      0.0001      0.0002

Russia

     0.0005      0.0022      0.0005      0.0020

Singapore

     0.0017      0.0068      0.0017      0.0061

Slovak Republic

     0.0001      0.0003      0.0001      0.0003

South Africa

     0.0004      0.0251      0.0004      0.0226

South Korea

     0.0007      0.0023      0.0007      0.0020

Taiwan

     0.0030      0.0049      0.0030      0.0044

Thailand

     0.0002      0.0019      0.0002      0.0017

Turkey

     0.0004      0.0017      0.0004      0.0015
    

TOTAL

   $ 0.0152    $ 0.1003    $ 0.0152    $ 0.0900
    

 

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TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Templeton Foreign Securities Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The Fund invests primarily in investments of issuers located outside the U.S., including those in emerging markets.

 


 

This semiannual report for Templeton Foreign Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2003. Many global equity markets began the year with an early-January rally but sank for the remainder of first quarter 2003 as investors appeared to worry first about a potential Iraq war and then about the conflict’s pace and consequences. Additionally, the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak contributed to a late first-quarter decline in some Asian markets. The end of major military action in Iraq and an apparent slowing of the SARS outbreak seemed to brighten investor perceptions. Economically sensitive stocks such as cyclicals, financials and technology rose in the second quarter.

 

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund – Class 1 posted a +7.69% six-month cumulative total return.1 The Fund’s benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East (MSCI EAFE) Index, returned 9.85% during the same time.2 The Fund remained overweighted relative to its benchmark in economically sensitive industries, including materials, industrials and telecommunications, and underweighted in information technology and consumer staples.

 

From a sector standpoint, several financial (UBS, Rodamco Europe and San Paolo-IMI), information technology (Check Point Software Technologies and ASM Pacific Technology) and utilities (Endesa, E.On and Iberdrola) stocks contributed to Fund performance. Conversely, some materials (UPM-Kymmene and Akzo Nobel) and consumer staples (Unilever and J.Sainsbury) shares negatively impacted the Fund.

 

 

1. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

2. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The MSCI EAFE Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures total returns of equity securities in developed markets in Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

LOGO

 

TF-1

 


New holdings included Swiss global staffing services provider Adecco, Swiss bank UBS, Korean steel producer POSCO and several U.K.-based companies: food manufacturer Cadbury Schweppes, oil producer BP, bank Abbey National, and drug makers GlaxoSmithKline and CellTech Group. We added to a handful of existing holdings such as Aventis, Swiss Reinsurance, Satyam Computers Services, China Mobile and UPM-Kymmene. Notable sales during the period included SAP, Komatsu, Marks & Spencer Group and P&O Princess Cruises.

 

Our team of more than 30 analysts searches global markets looking for out-of-favor securities trading at depressed levels relative to long-term “normalized” earnings. To us, normalized represents what a company can earn in the middle of a typical economic cycle and requires us to attempt to forecast earnings, cash flow and balance sheets five years forward. We then purchase stocks we consider cheap on a five-year basis and on average hold them for the same period. By seeking out-of-favor securities trading at low valuations and working to maintain a diversified portfolio, we are attempting to reduce volatility while positioning the Fund for strong long-term performance.

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Templeton Foreign Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company

Sector/Industry,
Country

   % of Total
Net Assets
 

Samsung Electronics

Co. Ltd.

   2.0 %
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment, South Korea       
BCE Inc.    1.6 %
Diversified Telecommunication Services, Canada       
Swiss Reinsurance Co.    1.6 %
Insurance, Switzerland       
Eni SpA    1.6 %
Oil & Gas, Italy       

Cheung Kong

Holdings Ltd.

   1.6 %
Real Estate, Hong Kong       

Volkswagen AG,

ord. & pfd.

   1.6 %
Automobiles, Germany       
Aventis SA    1.5 %
Pharmaceuticals, France       
Repsol YPF SA    1.5 %
Oil & Gas, Spain       
Telefonica SA, ADR    1.5 %
Diversified Telecommunication Services, Spain       
Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC    1.4 %
Oil & Gas, U.K.       

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

TF-2

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlightsa

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                                

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 9.51     $ 11.85     $ 18.78     $ 22.25     $ 20.69     $ 20.18  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                                

Net investment incomeb

     .16       .22       .23       .40       .33       .60  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     .59       (2.37 )     (5.23 )     (.95 )     3.78       1.29  
    

Total from investment operations

     .75       (2.15 )     (5.00 )     (.55 )     4.11       1.89  
    

Less distributions from:

                                                

Net investment income

     (.20 )     (.19 )     (.26 )     (.43 )     (.57 )     (.49 )

Net realized gains

                 (1.67 )     (2.49 )     (1.98 )     (.89 )
    

Total distributions

     (.20 )     (.19 )     (1.93 )     (2.92 )     (2.55 )     (1.38 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 10.06     $ 9.51     $ 11.85     $ 18.78     $ 22.25     $ 20.69  
    

Total returnc

     7.69%       (18.40)%       (15.75)%       (2.19)%       23.61%       9.33%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 400,951     $ 397,420     $ 565,220     $ 776,495     $ 1,056,798     $ 980,470  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                                

Expenses

     .88% d     .88%       .90%       .87%       .85%       .86%  

Net investment income

     3.45% d     1.97%       1.59%       2.08%       1.69%       2.81%  

Portfolio turnover rate

     10.00%       28.12%       20.00%       32.81%       30.04%       29.56%  

 

aFinancial highlights presented reflect historical financial information from Templeton Variable Products Series Fund (TVP) - Templeton International Fund as a result of a merger May 1, 2000.

bBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
dAnnualized

 

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TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlightsa (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                    

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                    

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $      9.42     $    11.74     $    18.67     $    22.13     $    20.61     $  20.14  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                    

Net investment incomeb

   .15     .17     .18     .31     .25     .59  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   .57     (2.32 )   (5.21 )   (.90 )   3.78     1.25  
    

Total from investment operations

   .72     (2.15 )   (5.03 )   (.59 )   4.03     1.84  
    

Less distributions from:

                                    

Net investment income

   (.18 )   (.17 )   (.23 )   (.38 )   (.53 )   (.48 )

Net realized gains

           (1.67 )   (2.49 )   (1.98 )   (.89 )
    

Total distributions

   (.18 )   (.17 )   (1.90 )   (2.87 )   (2.51 )   (1.37 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $      9.96     $      9.42     $    11.74     $    18.67     $    22.13     $  20.61  
    

Total returnc

   7.58%     (18.56)%     (15.99)%     (2.38)%     23.23%     9.08%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                    

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $397,059     $299,760     $225,505     $187,115     $101,365     $39,886  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                    

Expenses

   1.13% d   1.13%     1.15%     1.12%     1.10%     1.11%  

Net investment income

   3.20% d   1.72%     1.32%     1.66%     1.26%     2.69%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   10.00%     28.12%     20.00%     32.81%     30.04%     29.56%  

 

 

 

aFinancial highlights presented reflect historical financial information from Templeton Variable Products Series Fund (TVP) - Templeton International Fund as a result of a merger May 1, 2000.

bBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dAnnualized

 

TF-4

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 85.2%

                    

Aerospace & Defense 1.0%

                    

BAE Systems PLC

   United Kingdom      3,544,411      $ 8,334,492
                  

Air Freight & Couriers 1.2%

                    

Deutsche Post AG

   Germany      677,613        9,882,391
                  

Auto Components 3.3%

                    

Autoliv Inc., SDR

   Sweden      393,611        10,596,340

Denso Corp.

   Japan      323,000        5,119,042

Michelin SA, B

   France      266,820        10,417,749
                  

                     26,133,131
                  

Automobiles 1.0%

                    

Volkswagen AG

   Germany      181,815        7,641,654
                  

Banks 7.3%

                    

Abbey National PLC

   United Kingdom      628,800        4,881,939

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   Singapore      662,000        3,872,005

DBS Group Holdings Ltd., 144A

   Singapore      650,000        3,801,817

HSBC Holdings PLC

   Hong Kong      147,855        1,753,825

Kookmin Bank, ADR

   South Korea      255,330        7,723,732

Lloyds TSB Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,387,500        9,850,858

Nordea AB, FDR

   Sweden      2,135,083        10,322,228

San Paolo-IMI SpA

   Italy      804,000        7,469,322

UBS AG

   Switzerland      161,000        8,956,000
                  

                     58,631,726
                  

Biotechnology .4%

                    

aCellTech Group PLC

   United Kingdom      630,000        3,565,783
                  

Chemicals 2.8%

                    

Akzo Nobel NV

   Netherlands      329,003        8,719,915

BASF AG

   Germany      132,069        5,619,086

Bayer AG, Br.

   Germany      333,400        7,695,525
                  

                     22,034,526
                  

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.2%

                    

Adecco SA

   Switzerland      136,300        5,614,809

Chubb PLC

   United Kingdom      2,724,071        3,393,795

Societe BIC SA

   France      23,250        905,106
                  

                     9,913,710
                  

Computers & Peripherals .7%

                    

aNEC Corp.

   Japan      1,058,000        5,286,696
                  

Construction Materials .9%

                    

Cemex SA, ADR

   Mexico      315,900        7,041,411
                  

Diversified Financials 4.0%

                    

Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd.

   India      41,040        361,341

ING Groep NV

   Netherlands      450,610        7,829,181

Nomura Holdings Inc

   Japan      525,730        6,672,601

Rodamco Europe NV

   Netherlands      164,000        8,582,217

Swire Pacific Ltd., B

   Hong Kong      12,648,627        8,839,919
                  

                     32,285,259
                  

 

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TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                    

Diversified Telecommunication Services 7.7%

                    

BCE Inc

   Canada      572,460      $ 13,086,004

KT Corp., ADR

   South Korea      420,880        8,295,545

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

   Japan      2,248        8,817,889

Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd

   New Zealand      2,964,626        9,094,743

Telefonica SA, ADR

   Spain      333,413        11,676,457

Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (Telmex), L, ADR

   Mexico      333,129        10,466,913
                  

                     61,437,551
                  

Electric Utilities 4.6%

                    

E.On AG

   Germany      142,653        7,314,404

Endesa SA

   Spain      547,398        9,165,102

Hong Kong Electric Holdings Ltd

   Hong Kong      1,800,000        7,063,214

Iberdrola SA, Br

   Spain      528,222        9,147,332

Korea Electric Power Corp.

   South Korea      250,000        3,955,630
                  

                     36,645,682
                  

Electrical Equipment .5%

                    

Kidde PLC

   United Kingdom      2,724,071        3,820,829
                  

Electronic Equipment & Instruments .8%

                    

Hitachi Ltd.

   Japan      1,494,867        6,336,767
                  

Energy Equipment & Services .7%

                    

IHC Caland NV

   Netherlands      115,874        5,916,053
                  

Food & Drug Retailing 1.0%

                    

J.Sainsbury PLC

   United Kingdom      1,830,860        7,673,775
                  

Food Products 2.7%

                    

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

   United Kingdom      1,300,000        7,679,741

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      39,390        8,127,795

Unilever PLC

   United Kingdom      728,934        5,803,711
                  

                     21,611,247
                  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies .9%

                    

Amersham PLC

   United Kingdom      918,222        7,187,125
                  

Health Care Providers & Services .8%

                    

Mayne Group Ltd.

   Australia      3,390,208        6,229,785
                  

Household Durables 2.4%

                    

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

   Netherlands      576,739        10,967,717

Sony Corp.

   Japan      281,434        7,922,107
                  

                     18,889,824
                  

Industrial Conglomerates 2.3%

                    

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,369,000        8,338,837

Smiths Group PLC

   United Kingdom      837,500        9,715,392
                  

                     18,054,229
                  

Insurance 7.2%

                    

Ace Ltd.

   Bermuda      269,803        9,251,545

AXA SA

   France      479,792        7,443,633

AXA SA, 144A

   France      40,480        628,018

Sampo OYJ, A

   Finland      1,292,550        9,484,726

 

TF-6

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                    

Insurance (cont.)

                    

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.

   Japan      1,700,000      $ 9,273,371

Swiss Reinsurance Co.

   Switzerland      235,318        13,037,995

XL Capital Ltd., A

   Bermuda      99,328        8,244,224
                  

                     57,363,512
                  

IT Consulting & Services .4%

                    

Satyam Computers Services Ltd.

   India      691,000        2,860,208

Satyam Computers Services Ltd., ADR

   India      14,000        139,020
                  

                     2,999,228
                  

Machinery 1.3%

                    

Volvo AB, B

   Sweden      491,704        10,810,799
                  

Media 2.7%

                    

Reuters Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,842,300        5,342,886

United Business Media PLC

   United Kingdom      1,173,940        5,869,603

Wolters Kluwer NV

   Netherlands      380,280        4,585,317

WPP Group PLC

   United Kingdom      777,150        6,091,422
                  

                     21,889,228
                  

Metals & Mining 3.2%

                    

Barrick Gold Corp.

   Canada      330,494        5,835,180

BHP Billiton Ltd.

   Australia      1,338,050        7,753,222

Pechiney SA, A

   France      101,700        3,650,787

POSCO, ADR

   South Korea      331,100        8,671,509
                  

                     25,910,698
                  

Multi-Utilities .7%

                    

Suez SA

   France      354,000        5,634,340
                  

Office Electronics .1%

                    

aSeiko Epson Corp., 144A

   Japan      14,800        440,025
                  

Oil & Gas 6.6%

                    

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      1,291,820        8,958,389

Eni SpA

   Italy      845,840        12,792,357

Repsol YPF SA

   Spain      723,515        11,731,643

Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC

   United Kingdom      1,679,653        11,086,636

Total SA, B

   France      54,077        8,172,315
                  

                     52,741,340
                  

Paper & Forest Products 1.9%

                    

Stora Enso OYJ, R

   Finland      671,830        7,427,523

UPM-Kymmene Corp.

   Finland      544,084        7,941,236
                  

                     15,368,759
                  

Pharmaceuticals 5.5%

                    

Aventis SA

   France      215,048        11,831,455

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   United Kingdom      382,000        7,709,213

Merck KGAA

   Germany      316,710        9,096,034

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

   Japan      299,000        9,263,211

aShire Pharmaceuticals Group PLC

   United Kingdom      928,000        6,125,311
                  

                     44,025,224
                  

 

TF-7

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                    

Real Estate 1.6%

                    

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

   Hong Kong      2,086,137      $ 12,546,543
                  

Road & Rail 1.6%

                    

East Japan Railway Co.

   Japan      1,100        4,891,942

Stagecoach Group PLC

   United Kingdom      7,770,827        7,950,220
                  

                     12,842,162
                  

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.6%

                    

ASM Pacific Technology Ltd.

   Hong Kong      252,500        738,252

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

   South Korea      54,850        16,301,172

aTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

   Taiwan      2,310,000        3,804,392
                  

                     20,843,816
                  

Software .7%

                    

aCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.

   Israel      268,550        5,250,152
                  

Wireless Telecommunication Services .9%

                    

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd., fgn.

   China      2,932,000        6,918,154
                  

Total Common Stocks (Cost $706,709,235)

                   680,137,626
                  

Preferred Stocks 1.1%

                    

Cia Vale do Rio Doce, A, ADR, pfd.

   Brazil      132,792        3,684,978

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, pfd.

   Brazil      11,400        202,275

Volkswagen AG, pfd.

   Germany      160,254        4,747,940
                  

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $8,253,604)

                   8,635,193
                  

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $714,962,839)

                   688,772,819
                  

Short Term Investment (Cost $95,384,556) 12.0%

                    

bFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio

   United States      95,384,556        95,384,556
                  

Total Investments (Cost $810,347,395) 98.3%

                   784,157,375

Other Assets, less Liabilities 1.7%

                   13,853,423
                  

Net Assets 100.0%

                 $ 798,010,798
                  

 

aNon-income producing

bSee Note 6 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

 

TF-8

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 810,347,395
    

Value

     784,157,375

Cash

     47,677

Foreign currency, at value (cost $7,992,920)

     7,956,225

Receivables:

      

Investment securities sold

     258,601

Capital shares sold

     4,676,989

Dividends and interest

     2,200,268
    

Total Assets

     799,297,135
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Capital shares redeemed

     466,283

Affiliates

     674,233

Custodian fees

     123,495

Other liabilities

     22,326
    

Total liabilities

     1,286,337
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 798,010,798
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 11,744,784

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (26,107,345)

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (145,846,202)

Capital shares

     958,219,561
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 798,010,798
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 400,951,426
    

Shares outstanding

     39,872,643
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 10.06
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

   $ 397,059,372
    

Shares outstanding

     39,861,395
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 9.96
    

 

TF-9

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

(net of foreign taxes and fees of $1,985,797)

        

Dividends

   $ 15,349,660  

Interest

     6,912  
    


Total investment income

     15,356,572  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     2,339,833  

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     488,653  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     413,329  

Custodian fees

     111,378  

Reports to shareholders

     150,640  

Other

     38,888  
    


Total expenses

     3,542,721  
    


Net investment income

     11,813,851  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     (30,456,675 )

Foreign currency transactions

     98,471  
    


Net realized gain (loss)

     (30,358,204 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     76,827,320  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     10,521  

Deferred taxes (Note 1f)

     45,801  
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     76,883,642  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     46,525,438  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 58,339,289  
    


 

TF-10

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 11,813,851     $ 14,225,614  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (30,358,204 )     (89,762,160 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, and deferred taxes

     76,883,642       (61,179,717 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     58,339,289       (136,716,263 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (7,698,069 )     (8,763,684 )

Class 2

     (6,848,227 )     (4,308,628 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (14,546,296)       (13,072,312 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (17,074,294 )     (64,156,384 )

Class 2

     74,112,647       120,399,514  
    

Total capital share transactions

     57,038,353       56,243,130  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     100,831,346       (93,545,445 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     697,179,452       790,724,897  
    

End of period

   $ 798,010,798     $ 697,179,452  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 11,744,784     $ 14,477,229  
    

 

TF-11

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Templeton Foreign Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund’s investment objective is capital growth.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate on a specified date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Certain income from foreign securities is recorded as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

TF-12

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each Fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

f. Deferred Taxes

 

Deferred taxes are recorded for estimated tax liabilities inherent in each Funds’ portfolio securities which may arise from subsequent sales of those securities and corresponding asset repatriations from countries that impose such taxes.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Class 1 Shares:

   Shares       Amount     Shares       Amount  
    

Shares sold

   2,404,219     $ 22,939,482     16,717,042     $ 179,100,108  

Shares issued on mergera

             1,133,785       13,775,492  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   745,937       7,698,069     754,190       8,763,684  

Shares redeemed

   (5,046,434 )     (47,711,845 )   (24,542,240 )     (265,795,668 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (1,896,278 )   $ (17,074,294 )   (5,937,223 )   $ (64,156,384 )
    

Class 2 Shares:

                            

Shares sold

   45,033,582     $ 417,280,755     160,323,831     $ 1,703,285,592  

Shares issued on mergera

             1,702,025       20,475,362  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   669,785       6,848,227     374,013       4,308,628  

Shares redeemed

   (37,674,703 )     (350,016,335 )   (149,780,718 )     (1,607,670,068 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   8,028,664     $ 74,112,647     12,619,151     $ 120,399,514  
    

aOn May 1, 2002, the Fund acquired the net assets of Templeton International Smaller Companies Fund in a taxable exchange pursuant to a plan of reorganization approved by the Templeton International Smaller Companies Fund shareholders.

 

TF-13

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)   Administrative manager
Templeton Investment Counsel LLC (TIC)   Investment manager
Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)   Principal underwriter
Franklin/Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)   Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TIC based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate   Daily Net Assets

.75%   First $200 million
.675%   Over $200 million, up to and including $1.3 billion
.60%   Over $1.3 billion

 

The Fund pays a business management fee to FT Services based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate   Daily Net Assets

.15%   First $200 million
.135%   Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million
.10%   Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $1.2 billion.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2009

   $ 25,468,205

2010

     54,671,097
    

     $ 80,139,302
    

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund has deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $35,348,694. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions and passive foreign investment company shares.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $810,381,385 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 92,229,393  

Unrealized depreciation

     (118,453,403 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ (26,224,010 )
    


 

TF-14

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $98,660,164 and $62,501,972, respectively.

 

6. INVESTMENT IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (the Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers or one of its affiliates. Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money Fund, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund. The Fund earned $369,987 of dividend income from investment in the Sweep Money Fund for the period ended June 30, 2003.

 

TF-15

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON FOREIGN SECURITIES FUND

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

At December 31, 2002, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from dividends paid to the Fund on these investments. As shown in the table below, the Fund hereby designates to shareholders the foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This designation will allow shareholders of record on June 19, 2003, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

The following table provides a breakdown by country of foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, as designated by the Fund, to Class 1 and Class 2 shareholders.

 

     Class 1

     Class 2

Country    Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share
     Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share

Australia

   0.0002      0.0116      0.0002      0.0107

Bermuda

   0.0000      0.0030      0.0000      0.0028

Brazil

   0.0015      0.0090      0.0015      0.0083

Canada

   0.0009      0.0046      0.0009      0.0042

Finland

   0.0026      0.0127      0.0026      0.0117

France

   0.0019      0.0098      0.0019      0.0090

Germany

   0.0027      0.0153      0.0027      0.0141

Hong Kong

   0.0002      0.0186      0.0002      0.0171

India

   0.0001      0.0002      0.0001      0.0002

Italy

   0.0022      0.0107      0.0022      0.0099

Japan

   0.0013      0.0059      0.0013      0.0055

Mexico

   0.0000      0.0040      0.0000      0.0037

Netherlands

   0.0035      0.0167      0.0035      0.0154

New Zealand

   0.0006      0.0031      0.0006      0.0028

Singapore

   0.0005      0.0018      0.0005      0.0016

South Korea

   0.0007      0.0030      0.0007      0.0028

Spain

   0.0020      0.0095      0.0020      0.0088

Sweden

   0.0016      0.0096      0.0016      0.0089

Switzerland

   0.0008      0.0040      0.0008      0.0037

Taiwan

   0.0003      0.0005      0.0003      0.0004

United Kingdom

   0.0066      0.0648      0.0066      0.0597
    

Total

   $0.0302      $0.2184      $0.0302      $0.2013
    

 

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TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments: Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund seeks high total return. The Fund will invest in equity securities of companies of any country, debt securities of companies and governments of any country, and in money market instruments. The Fund may invest in lower-rated “junk bonds.”

 


 

This semiannual report for Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2003. Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund – Class 1 posted a +11.46% cumulative total return for the six-months ended June 30, 2003.1 The Fund slightly underperformed the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country (AC) World Free Index, which returned 11.63% during the same period. The Fund performed more favorably against the J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index (JPM GGBI), which returned 7.07%.2 At period-end, the Fund held 61.9% of its total net assets in equities, 34.6% in fixed income and 3.5% in short-term investments and other net assets.

 

Equity

 

Many global equity markets began the year with an early-January rally but sank for the remainder of first quarter 2003 as investors appeared to worry first about a potential Iraq war and then about the conflict’s pace and consequences. Additionally, the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak contributed to a late first-quarter decline in some Asian markets. The end of major military action in Iraq and apparent slowing of the SARS outbreak seemed to brighten investor perceptions. Economically sensitive stocks such as cyclicals, financials and technology rose in the second quarter.

 

Our team of more than 30 analysts searches global markets looking for out-of-favor securities trading at depressed levels relative to long-term “normalized” earnings. To us, normalized represents what a company can earn in the middle of a typical economic cycle and requires us to

 

1. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would have been lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

2. Sources: Standard & Poor’s Micropal; J.P. Morgan. The MSCI AC World Free Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures total returns of equity securities available to foreign (non-local) investors in developed and emerging markets globally. The JPM GGBI tracks total returns of government bonds in developed countries globally. The bonds included in the index are weighted according to their market capitalization. The index is unhedged and expressed in terms of $US. The indexes are unmanaged and include reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

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attempt to forecast earnings, cash flow and balance sheets five years forward. We then purchase stocks we consider cheap on a five-year basis and on average hold them for the same period. By purchasing out-of-favor securities trading at what we consider low valuations and maintaining a diversified portfolio, we are attempting to reduce volatility and position the Fund for strong long-term performance.

 

The Fund’s equity portion remained overweighted relative to its benchmark index in industrials, materials and telecommunications services, and underweighted in finance, health care and consumer staples. From a sector standpoint, several financial (Lloyds TSB Group, JP Morgan Chase and Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta), information technology (Synopsys and Check Point Software Technologies) and utilities (E.On and Endesa) stocks contributed to Fund performance. Conversely, some materials (Dow Chemical and Akzo Nobel) and consumer staples (Unilever and Kraft Foods) shares negatively impacted the Fund.

 

New holdings included Swiss global staffing services provider Adecco, Australian mining company BHP Billiton, Korean steel producer POSCO, insurer Swiss Reinsurance, and several U.S.-based companies: Dow Chemical, retailer Target, software company BMC Software and drug maker Abbott Laboratories. We added to a handful of existing holdings such as Aventis, Samsung Electronics, Koninklijke Philips Electronics and Cheung Kong Holdings. Notable sales during the period included Mattel, Autoliv, DNB Holding, Consol Energy and British Airways.

 

Fixed Income

 

Global bond markets generated positive returns as global disinflation and the slow pace of economies allowed most major central banks to reduce or maintain low interest rates. As a result, international yield curves shifted down during the period and most major global bond markets generated positive returns in local currency terms. The JPM GGBI, a benchmark index for global government bonds, rose 3.08% in local currency terms for the six months ended June 30, 2003. The index increased 7.07% in U.S. dollar terms because most major currencies appreciated relative to the U.S. dollar.2

 

Top 5 Country Holdings

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

Based on Equity Securities

6/30/03

 

     % of Total
Net Assets

U.S.    13.1%
U.K.    8.2%
Germany    7.8%
France    7.1%
Sweden    6.9%

 

Top 5 Sectors/Industries

Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund

Based on Equity Securities

6/30/03

 

     % of Total
Net Assets

Diversified Telecommunication Services    5.2%
Insurance    5.1%
Pharmaceuticals    4.7%
Oil & Gas    3.3%
Food Products    2.9%

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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The U.S. Federal Reserve Board (the Fed) reduced interest rates late in the period due to potential deflationary risks rather than risks to economic output growth. Accordingly, the U.S. Treasury yield curve shifted down, and the J.P. Morgan U.S. Government Bond Total Return Index, a benchmark index for U.S. Treasuries, posted a 4.00% return.3

 

The eurozone (the 12-country European Monetary Union or EMU) bond market posted positive returns, with the J.P. Morgan EMU Government Bond Index rising 4.18% in euro terms.4 The European Central Bank reduced the reference rate 75 basis points to 2.00% during the six-month period, reflecting increased growth risks and inflationary pressure abatement, particularly in Germany’s and France’s larger economies. As a result, the eurozone benchmark yield curve shifted down with some steepening across the curve. In developed Asia, the Japanese bond index eked out a positive gain in local currency terms but declined slightly in U.S. dollar terms due to a slight yen decline. The dollar-bloc bond markets of Australia, Canada and New Zealand were among the top performing during the period.

 

Emerging bond markets benefited during the reporting period from increased strategic investment flows to the asset class. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (EMBIG) increased 17.34% in U.S.-dollar terms during the period.5 Regionally, Latin American bond markets significantly outperformed non-Latin American bond markets such as eastern Europe and Asia, which also posted positive returns.

 

3. Source: J.P. Morgan. The J.P. Morgan U.S. Government Bond Total Return Index includes only actively traded fixed-rate bonds with a remaining maturity of one year or longer.

4. Source: J.P. Morgan. The J.P. Morgan EMU Government Bond Index is a euro-aggregated index weighted by market capitalization. The index includes only liquid bullet euro-denominated fixed-rate debt, which has been issued by participating governments. No callable, puttable or convertible features are allowed. Bonds must have at least 12 months remaining maturity. The EMU bond index is fully invested. All coupons received are immediately invested back into the entire index until the next index rebalancing.

5. Source: J.P. Morgan. The J.P. Morgan EMBIG tracks total returns for U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging markets sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans and Eurobonds.

 

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Russia continued to outperform emerging debt markets, returning 21.52%.6 Our emerging market allocation added positively to the Fund’s performance for the six months under review, as emerging market country bonds generated a high level of income and capital gains.

 

 

 

6. Source: J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan country- and region-specific returns are derived from the J.P. Morgan EMBIG.

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Financial Highlightsa

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000      1999      1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                            

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                            

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $    14.59     $    15.51     $    19.22       $    23.37        $    22.46        $    22.35  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                            

Net investment incomeb

   .25     .39     .38 e     .44        .44        .69  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.44     (1.01 )   (2.16 )e     (.45 )      3.78        .75  
    

Total from investment operations

   1.69     (.62 )   (1.78 )     (.01 )      4.22        1.44  
    

Less distributions from:

                                            

Net investment income

   (.45 )   (.30 )   (.26 )     (.52 )      (.50 )      (.66 )

Net realized gains

           (1.67 )     (3.62 )      (2.81 )      (.67 )
    

Total distributions

   (.45 )   (.30 )   (1.93 )     (4.14 )      (3.31 )      (1.33 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $    15.83     $    14.59     $    15.51       $    19.22        $    23.37        $    22.46  
    

Total returnc

   11.46%     (4.17)%     (9.72)%       .29%        22.86%        6.41%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                            

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $462,963     $425,470     $501,074     $ 628,244      $ 671,549      $ 692,163  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                            

Expenses

   .83% d   .81%     .81%       .81%        .74%        .78%  

Net investment income

   3.39% d   2.56%     2.28% e     2.20%        2.06%        2.88%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   24.85%     27.27%     35.63%       30.32%        45.34%        43.18%  

 

 

aFinancial highlights presented reflect historical financial information from Templeton Variable Products Series Fund (TVP) - Templeton Asset Allocation Fund as a result of a merger May 1, 2000.

bBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dAnnualized

eEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

Net investment income (loss) per share

   $ (0.018 )

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share .

   $ 0.018  

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     (.10 )%

 

  Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

 

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Financial Highlightsa (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999      1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                     

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                     

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $  14.49     $  15.41     $  19.13     $  23.27     $  22.38      $  22.32  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                     

Net investment incomeb

   .23     .34     .33 e   .37     .36      .63  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.42     (1.00 )   (2.15 )e   (.43 )   3.80      .74  
    

Total from investment operations

   1.65     (.66 )   (1.82 )   (.06 )   4.16      1.37  
    

Less distributions from:

                                     

Net investment income

   (.41 )   (.26 )   (.23 )   (.46 )   (.46 )    (.64 )

Net realized gains

           (1.67 )   (3.62 )   (2.81 )    (.67 )
    

Total distributions

   (.41 )   (.26 )   (1.90 )   (4.08 )   (3.27 )    (1.31 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $  15.73     $  14.49     $  15.41     $  19.13     $  23.27      $  22.38  
    

Total returnc

   11.35%     (4.39)%     (9.95)%     .04%     22.54%      6.10%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                     

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $44,745     $39,926     $38,974     $32,346     $20,962      $15,763  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                     

Expenses

   1.08% d   1.06%     1.06%     1.07%     .99%      1.03%  

Net investment income

   3.14% d   2.31%     1.99% e   1.91%     1.71%      2.61%  

Portfolio turnover rate

   24.85%     27.27%     35.63%     30.32%     45.34%      43.18%  

 

aFinancial highlights presented reflect historical financial information from Templeton Variable Products Series Fund (TVP) - Templeton Asset Allocation Fund as a result of a merger May 1, 2000.

bBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

cTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

dAnnualized

eEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

Net investment income (loss) per share

  

$(0.018

)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share .

  

$ 0.018

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

  

(.10

)%

 

  Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

       COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 60.7%

                      

Aerospace & Defense 1.2%

                      

BAE Systems PLC

     United Kingdom      153,055      $ 359,901

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

     United Kingdom      2,733,657        5,785,243
                    

                       6,145,144
                    

Air Freight & Couriers 1.1%

                      

Deutsche Post AG

     Germany      382,790        5,582,656
                    

Auto Components 1.6%

                      

Autoliv Inc., SDR

     Sweden      129,000        3,472,789

Valeo SA

     France      140,790        4,882,647
                    

                       8,355,436
                    

Automobiles 1.1%

                      

Volkswagen AG

     Germany      127,050        5,339,890
                    

Banks 2.6%

                      

DBS Group Holdings Ltd

     Singapore      476,000        2,784,100

Kookmin Bank, ADR

     South Korea      64,000        1,936,000

Lloyds TSB Group PLC

     United Kingdom      343,900        2,441,593

Nordea AB, FDR

     Sweden      955,960        4,621,664

UBS AG

     Switzerland      29,200        1,624,318
                    

                       13,407,675
                    

Chemicals 2.6%

                      

Akzo Nobel NV

     Netherlands      63,665        1,687,381

BASF AG

     Germany      100,840        4,290,399

Bayer AG, Br

     Germany      109,940        2,537,630

Dow Chemical Co

     United States      156,500        4,845,240
                    

                       13,360,650
                    

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.1%

                      

Adecco SA

     Switzerland      70,400        2,900,092

Chubb PLC

     United Kingdom      1,581,900        1,970,817

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co

     United States      30,850        806,419
                    

                       5,677,328
                    

Computers & Peripherals .7%

                      

Hewlett-Packard Co

     United States      79,559        1,694,606

aNEC Corp

     Japan      319,000        1,594,004
                    

                       3,288,610
                    

Diversified Financials 2.4%

                      

ING Groep NV

     Netherlands      312,632        5,431,865

Nomura Holdings Inc

     Japan      244,600        3,104,479

Swire Pacific Ltd., A

     Hong Kong      780,000        3,410,809
                    

                       11,947,153
                    

Diversified Telecommunication Services 5.2%

                      

Cable & Wireless PLC

     United Kingdom      975,500        1,818,972

KT Corp., ADR

     South Korea      208,260        4,104,804

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp

     Japan      1,152        4,518,776

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp., ADR

     Japan      5,680        112,464

Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd

     New Zealand      1,772,970        5,439,036

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

       COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                      

Diversified Telecommunication Services (cont.)

                      

Telefonica SA, ADR

     Spain      154,799      $ 5,421,216

Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (Telmex), L, ADR

     Mexico      151,858        4,771,378
                    

                       26,186,646
                    

Electric Utilities 1.6%

                      

E.On AG

     Germany      92,290        4,732,087

Endesa SA

     Spain      122,000        2,042,650

Endesa SA, ADR

     Spain      88,000        1,434,400
                    

                       8,209,137
                    

Electrical Equipment .4%

                      

Kidde PLC

     United Kingdom      1,581,900        2,218,800
                    

Electronic Equipment & Instruments .7%

                      

Hitachi Ltd.

     Japan      845,000        3,581,970
                    

Finance .8%

                      

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

     United States      76,000        2,597,680

Morgan Stanley

     United States      30,900        1,320,975
                    

                       3,918,655
                    

Food & Drug Retailing 1.0%

                      

J.Sainsbury PLC

     United Kingdom      1,166,200        4,887,952
                    

Food Products 2.9%

                      

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

     United Kingdom      37,230        219,936

Kraft Foods Inc., A

     United States      133,290        4,338,589

Nestle SA

     Switzerland      29,910        6,171,677

Unilever PLC

     United Kingdom      513,650        4,089,638
                    

                       14,819,840
                    

Health Care Providers & Services .6%

                      

aWellpoint Health Networks Inc.

     United States      35,030        2,953,029
                    

Household Durables 1.8%

                      

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

     Netherlands      283,767        5,396,334

Sony Corp., ADR

     Japan      136,900        3,833,200
                    

                       9,229,534
                    

Insurance 5.1%

                      

Ace Ltd.

     Bermuda      25,200        864,108

AXA SA

     France      316,124        4,904,440

Riunione Adriatica di Sicurta SpA

     Italy      387,122        5,872,557

Swiss Reinsurance Co.

     Switzerland      95,570        5,295,138

Torchmark Corp.

     United States      90,000        3,352,500

XL Capital Ltd., A

     Bermuda      68,810        5,711,230
                    

                       25,999,973
                    

Internet Software & Services .8%

                      

aBearingpoint Inc.

     United States      410,000        3,956,500
                    

IT Consulting & Services 1.3%

                      

aCeridian Corp.

     United States      305,700        5,187,729

Satyam Computers Services Ltd.

     India      37,200        153,979

Satyam Computers Services Ltd., ADR

     India      147,200        1,461,696
                    

                       6,803,404
                    

 

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Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

       COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                      

Leisure Equipment & Products .5%

                      

Mattel Inc.

     United States      131,100      $ 2,480,412
                    

Machinery 2.1%

                      

Atlas Copco AB, A

     Sweden      199,100        5,036,602

Volvo AB, B

     Sweden      260,000        5,716,463
                    

                       10,753,065
                    

Media 2.0%

                      

aAOL Time Warner Inc.

     United States      110,900        1,784,381

aComcast Corp.

     United States      62,636        1,890,354

Wolters Kluwer NV

     Netherlands      215,741        2,601,349

WPP Group PLC

     United Kingdom      496,000       

3,887,725

                      

10,163,809

Metals & Mining 1.9%

                      

Barrick Gold Corp.

     Canada      290        5,120

BHP Billiton Ltd.

     Australia      843,000        4,884,695

POSCO, ADR

     South Korea      180,000       

4,714,200

                      

9,604,015

Multi-Utilities .7%

                      

Suez SA

     France      229,280       

3,649,270

Multiline Retail .8%

                      

Target Corp.

     United States      107,000       

4,048,880

Office Electronics

                      

aSeiko Epson Corp., 144A

     Japan      7,500       

222,986

Oil & Gas 2.9%

                      

BP PLC

     United Kingdom      206,700        1,433,403

Eni SpA

     Italy      307,225        4,646,425

Husky Energy Inc.

     Canada      267,350        3,443,330

Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC

     United Kingdom      756,100       

4,990,677

                      

14,513,835

Paper & Forest Products .9%

                      

Stora Enso OYJ, R

     Finland      416,260       

4,651,083

Pharmaceuticals 4.7%

                      

Abbott Laboratories

     United States      118,000        5,163,680

Aventis SA

     France      109,200        6,007,938

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     United States      217,420        5,902,953

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

     United Kingdom      119,250        2,406,606

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.

     Japan      137,000       

4,244,347

                      

23,725,524

Real Estate 1.2%

                      

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

     Hong Kong      1,031,500       

6,203,696

Road & Rail .9%

                      

Nippon Express Co. Ltd.

     Japan      1,175,000       

4,560,067

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.4%

                      

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

     South Korea      23,540       

6,995,982

 

TGA-9

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

       COUNTRY      SHARES     VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                     

Software 2.6%

                     

aBMC Software Inc.

     United States      291,900     $ 4,766,727

aCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd.

     Israel      216,000       4,222,800

aSynopsys Inc.

     United States      64,040      

3,960,874

                     

12,950,401

Specialty Retail .5%

                     

aToys R Us Inc.

     United States      191,600      

2,322,192

Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.0%

                     

AT&T Wireless Services Inc.

     United States      370,000       3,037,700

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd., fgn.

     China      928,000      

2,189,648

                     

5,227,348

Total Common Stocks (Cost $315,774,890)

                   

307,942,547

Preferred Stocks 1.2%

                     

Cia Vale do Rio Doce, A, ADR, pfd

     Brazil      130,000       3,607,500

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, pfd

     Brazil      137,280       2,460,839
                   

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $6,609,690)

                    6,068,339
                   

             

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNTc


     

Bonds 34.6%

                     

Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro,

                     

7.75%, 11/01/06

     Italy      3,974,190  EUR     5,312,247

5.50%, 11/01/10

     Italy      2,300,000  EUR     2,980,352

5.00%, 2/01/12

     Italy      1,810,000  EUR     2,272,659

Federal Republic of Germany,

                     

3.75%, 8/26/03

     Germany      1,614,000  EUR     1,857,895

4.00%, 6/25/04

     Germany      500,000  EUR     585,409

5.00%, 8/19/05

     Germany      3,268,000  EUR     4,004,080

6.00%, 7/04/07

     Germany      5,242,000  EUR     6,749,870

5.00%, 7/04/11

     Germany      3,015,000  EUR     3,795,034

Federation of Russia, Reg S, 5.00% to 3/31/07, 7.50% thereafter, 3/31/30

     Russia      10,400,000       10,101,000

French Treasury Note, 4.75% 7/12/07

     France      5,400,000  EUR     6,663,107

Government of Canada,

                     

6.00%, 6/01/08

     Canada      2,212,000  CAD     1,788,566

6.00%, 6/01/11

     Canada      6,849,000  CAD     5,595,967

Government of France,

                     

6.75%, 10/25/03

     France      2,126,000  EUR     2,475,299

4.00%, 10/25/09

     France      6,420,000  EUR     7,675,601

Government of Netherlands,

                     

5.75%, 2/15/07

     Netherlands      3,958,000  EUR     5,025,621

5.00%, 7/15/12

     Netherlands      1,760,000  EUR     2,211,899

Government of New Zealand, 7.00%, 7/15/09

     New Zealand      20,308,000  NZD     13,040,782

Government of Spain,

                     

4.50%, 7/30/04

     Spain      1,850,000  EUR     2,181,324

10.15%, 1/31/06

     Spain      2,450,000  EUR     3,359,286

4.80%, 10/31/06

     Spain      7,480,000  EUR     9,216,752

5.00%, 7/30/12

     Spain      2,920,000  EUR     3,671,754

Kingdom of Belgium,

                     

7.50%, 7/29/08

     Belgium      4,193,000  EUR     5,817,552

5.00%, 9/28/12

     Belgium      1,760,000  EUR     2,210,484

 

TGA-10

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

       COUNTRY     

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNTc

    VALUE

Bonds (cont.)

                     

Kingdom of Denmark,

                     

5.00%, 8/15/05

     Denmark      11,696,000  DKK     1,905,045

6.00%, 11/15/11

     Denmark      14,660,000  DKK     2,625,618

5.00%, 11/15/13

     Denmark      25,080,000  DKK     4,204,808

Kingdom of Norway, 5.75%, 11/30/04

     Norway      5,030,000  NOK     718,955

Kingdom of Sweden,

                     

6.00%, 2/09/05

     Sweden      35,430,000  SEK     4,635,495

5.50%, 10/08/12

     Sweden      86,010,000  SEK     11,736,275

New South Wales Treasury Corp.,

                     

6.50%, 5/01/06

     Australia      9,688,000  AUD     6,815,626

8.00%, 3/01/08

     Australia      2,430,000  AUD     1,843,247

Queensland Treasury Corp., 6.00%, 7/14/09

     Australia      300,000  AUD     211,752

Republic of Austria,

                     

5.00%, 1/15/08

     Austria      4,900,000  EUR     6,117,896

5.00%, 7/15/12

     Austria      4,800,000  EUR     6,036,851

Republic of Bulgaria, 144A, 8.25%, 1/15/15

     Bulgaria      2,748,000       3,296,226

Republic of Panama, 8.875%, 9/30/27

     Panama      960,000       1,048,800

Republic of Peru, FRN, 5.00%, 3/07/17

     Peru      1,056,000       879,368

Republic of Philippines,

                     

9.875%, 1/15/19

     Philippines      1,400,000       1,548,750

10.625%, 3/16/25

     Philippines      1,070,000       1,258,587

United Kingdom, 7.50%, 12/07/06

     United Kingdom      2,717,000  GBP     5,038,248

United Mexican States,

                     

9.875%, 2/01/10

     Mexico      724,000       934,412

11.375%, 9/15/16

     Mexico      1,330,000       1,948,450

11.50%, 5/15/26

     Mexico      2,895,000      

4,328,025

Total Bonds (Cost $139,099,776)

                   

175,724,974

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $461,484,356)

                   

489,735,860

              SHARES

     

Short Term Investment (Cost $7,605,881) 1.5%

                     

bFranklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio

     United States      7,605,881      

7,605,881

Total Investments (Cost $469,090,237) 98.0%

                    497,341,741

Other Assets, less Liabilities 2.0%

                   

10,366,355

Net Assets 100.0%

                  $

507,708,096

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD - Australian Dollar

CAD - Canadian Dollar

DKK - Danish Krone

EUR - European Unit

GBP - British Pound

NOK - Norwegian Krone

NZD - New Zealand Dollar

SEK - Swedish Krona

 

a Non-income producing

b See Note 6 regarding investments in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio.

c The principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

TGA-11

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

        

Investments in securities:

        

Cost

   $ 469,090,237  
    


Value

     497,341,741  

Cash

     33,029  

Foreign currency, at value (cost $2,459,748)

     2,446,524  

Receivables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     4,045,986  

Capital shares sold

     47,695  

Dividends and interest

     6,428,713  
    


Total assets

     510,343,688  
    


Liabilities:

        

Payables:

        

Investment securities purchased

     1,968,497  

Capital shares redeemed

     262,507  

Affiliates

     334,996  

Other liabilities

     69,591  
    


Total liabilities

     2,635,592  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 507,708,096  
    


Net assets consist of:

        

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 6,702,362  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     28,605,960  

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (54,396,642 )

Capital shares

     526,796,416  
    


Net assets, at value

   $ 507,708,096  
    


Class 1:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 462,963,375  
    


Shares outstanding

     29,252,377  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 15.83  
    


Class 2:

        

Net assets, at value

   $ 44,744,721  
    


Shares outstanding

     2,844,170  
    


Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 15.73  
    


 

TGA-12

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

(net of foreign taxes and fees of $689,382)

        

Dividends

   $ 5,345,280  

Interest

     4,496,780  
    


Total investment income

     9,842,060  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     1,417,474  

Administrative fees (Note 3)

     329,529  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     50,782  

Custodian fees

     53,040  

Reports to shareholders

     99,960  

Other

     28,429  
    


Total expenses

     1,979,214  
    


Net investment income

     7,862,846  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     (48,627,690 )

Foreign currency transactions

     111,276  
    


Net realized gain (loss)

     (48,516,414 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     93,048,992  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     118,425  
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     93,167,417  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     44,651,003  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 52,513,849  
    


 

TGA-13

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)  and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

     Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 7,862,846     $ 12,861,961  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (48,516,414 )     3,691,354  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     93,167,417       (38,051,023 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     52,513,849       (21,497,708 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (12,872,007 )     (9,120,690 )

Class 2

     (1,147,201 )     (750,622 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (14,019,208)       (9,871,312 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     2,354,991       (46,847,936 )

Class 2

     1,461,694       3,566,120  
    

Total capital share transactions

     3,816,685       (43,281,816 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     42,311,326       (74,650,836 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     465,396,770       540,047,606  
    

End of period

   $ 507,708,096     $ 465,396,770  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 6,702,362     $ 12,858,724  
    

 

TGA-14

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Templeton Global Asset Allocation Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund’s investment objective is high total return.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate on a specified date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

d. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

e. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Certain income from foreign securities is recorded as soon as information is available to the Fund.

 

TGA-15

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective security. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each Fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each Fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

f. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

g. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   856,848     $ 12,614,468     526,225     $ 7,952,010  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   795,550       12,872,007     578,357       9,120,690  

Shares redeemed

   (1,565,412 )     (23,131,484 )   (4,250,902 )     (63,920,636 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   86,986     $ 2,354,991     (3,146,320 )   $ (46,847,936 )
    

Class 2 Shares:

                            

Shares sold

   477,426     $ 7,269,652     2,038,410     $ 29,793,094  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   71,299       1,147,201     47,872       750,622  

Shares redeemed

   (460,253 )     (6,955,159 )   (1,859,712 )     (26,977,596 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   88,472     $ 1,461,694     226,570     $ 3,566,120  
    

 

TGA-16

 


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TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)   Administrative manager
Templeton Investment Counsel LLC (TIC)   Investment manager
Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)   Principal underwriter
Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)   Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TIC based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate   Daily Net Assets

.65%   First $200 million
.585%   Over $200 million, up to and including $1.3 billion
.52%   Over $1.3 billion

 

Under a subadvisory agreement, Advisers, an affiliate of TIC, provides subadvisory services to the Fund and receives from TIC fees based on the average daily net assets of the Fund.

 

The Fund pays business management fees to FT Services based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate   Daily Net Assets

          .15%   First $200 million
          .135%   Over $200 million, up to and including $700 million
          .10%   Over $700 million, up to and including $1.2 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $1.2 billion.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2, for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2009

   $ 5,082,133

2010

     443,666
    

     $ 5,525,799
    

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund has deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $352,081. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income differs for financial statements and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

TGA-17

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES (cont.)

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $470,573,286 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 76,231,763  

Unrealized depreciation

     (49,463,308 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 26,768,455  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $113,571,641 and $127,017,245, respectively.

 

6. INVESTMENT IN FRANKLIN INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY TRUST MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

 

The Fund may invest in the Franklin Institutional Fiduciary Trust Money Market Portfolio (the Sweep Money Fund), an open-end investment company managed by Advisers or one of its affiliates. Management fees paid by the Fund are reduced on assets invested in the Sweep Money fund, in an amount not to exceed the management fees paid by the Sweep Money Fund. The Fund earned $29,736 of dividend income from investment in the Sweep Money Fund for the period ended June 30, 2003.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

At December 31, 2002, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from dividends paid to the Fund on these investments. As shown in the table below, the Fund hereby designates to shareholders the foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This designation will allow shareholders of record on June 19, 2003, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

The following table provides a breakdown by country of foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, as designated by the Fund, to Class 1 and Class 2 shareholders.

 

     Class 1

     Class 2

Country    Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share
     Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share

Australia

     0.0000        0.0069        0.0000        0.0063

Belgium

     0.0000        0.0058        0.0000        0.0054

Bermuda

     0.0000        0.0046        0.0000        0.0043

Brazil

     0.0022        0.0199        0.0022        0.0184

Bulgaria

     0.0000        0.0049        0.0000        0.0045

Canada

     0.0007        0.0097        0.0007        0.0090

Denmark

     0.0000        0.0051        0.0000        0.0047

Finland

     0.0013        0.0069        0.0013        0.0064

France

     0.0015        0.0242        0.0015        0.0223

Germany

     0.0021        0.0389        0.0021        0.0359

Hong Kong

     0.0000        0.0101        0.0000        0.0093

Indonesia

     0.0009        0.0048        0.0009        0.0044

Italy

     0.0019        0.0164        0.0019        0.0151

Japan

     0.0014        0.0076        0.0014        0.0070

Mexico

     0.0000        0.0199        0.0000        0.0183

Netherlands

     0.0027        0.0194        0.0027        0.0179

New Zealand

     0.0014        0.0164        0.0014        0.0151

Norway

     0.0014        0.0077        0.0014        0.0071

Panama

     0.0000        0.0022        0.0000        0.0020

Peru

     0.0000        0.0017        0.0000        0.0015

Philippines

     0.0000        0.0034        0.0000        0.0032

Russia

     0.0000        0.0077        0.0000        0.0071

Singapore

     0.0009        0.0031        0.0009        0.0028

South Africa

     0.0000        0.0042        0.0000        0.0039

South Korea

     0.0013        0.0062        0.0013        0.0058

Spain

     0.0009        0.0141        0.0009        0.0130

Sweden

     0.0021        0.0235        0.0021        0.0217

Switzerland

     0.0006        0.0029        0.0006        0.0027

Turkey

     0.0000        0.0018        0.0000        0.0016

United Kingdom

     0.0060        0.0864        0.0060        0.0797

Venezuela

     0.0000        0.0051        0.0000        0.0047
    

Total

   $ 0.0293      $ 0.3915      $ 0.0293      $ 0.3611
    

 

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TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goals and Primary Investments: Templeton Global Income Securities Fund seeks high current income, consistent with preservation of capital. Capital appreciation is a secondary consideration. The Fund invests mainly in debt securities of governments and their political subdivisions and agencies, supranational organizations and companies located anywhere in the world, including emerging markets. The Fund may also invest in lower-rated “junk bonds.”

 


 

We are pleased to bring you Templeton Global Income Securities Fund’s semiannual report for the period ended June 30, 2003. During the six months under review, global bond markets generated positive returns as benign inflation and the slow pace of economic recovery allowed most major central banks to reduce or maintain low interest rates. As a result, most international yield curves shifted down during the period and most major global bond markets generated positive returns in local currency terms. The J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index, a benchmark index for global government bonds, rose 3.08% in local currency terms. The index increased 7.07% in U.S. dollar terms because most major currencies appreciated relative to the U.S. dollar.1 The Fund’s Class 1 shares posted a +14.35% cumulative total return for the six-month reporting period.2 We allocated the Fund’s assets among issuers, regions and currencies partly based on our assessment of relative interest rates among currencies. We were underweighted relative to the index in U.S. and Japanese issues, and the Fund benefited from corresponding currency weakness in the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen. The Fund also benefited from an overweighted allocation to Europe and the dollar bloc countries of Australia, New Zealand and Canada, and respective currency gains. Additionally, the Fund’s emerging market exposure contributed positively to our results as emerging market country bonds generated a high level of income and capital gains.

 

The U.S. economy exhibited mixed performance in 2003’s first half as heightened uncertainty leading up to war with Iraq seemed to

 

1. Source: J.P. Morgan. The J.P. Morgan Global Government Bond Index (JPM GGBI) tracks total returns of government bonds in developed countries globally. The bonds included in the index are weighted according to their market capitalization. The unmanaged index is unhedged and expressed in terms of $US and includes reinvested interest. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

2. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

 

LOGO

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

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negatively impact economic activity. As major military action concluded toward period-end, consumer confidence rebounded from a nine-year low level, equity markets rallied and bond market yields generally declined. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board reduced interest rates in June apparently due to potential deflationary risks rather than risks to economic output growth. Accordingly, the U.S. Treasury yield curve

shifted down and the J.P. Morgan U.S. Government Bond Total Return Index, a benchmark index for U.S. Treasuries, posted a 4.00% total return for the six months ended June 30, 2003.3 The U.S. dollar depreciated versus most major world currencies due to factors such as financing concerns over the widening U.S. trade deficit and reduced growth expectations, as well as heightened geopolitical tensions that influenced investor risk aversion toward the U.S. equity market.

 

The eurozone (the 12 countries comprising the European Monetary Union or EMU) bond market posted positive returns, with the J.P. Morgan EMU Government Bond Index rising 4.18% in euro terms and an impressive 14.01% in U.S.-dollar terms.4 The European Central Bank reduced the reference rate by 75 basis points to 2.00% over the course of the six-month period, citing increased risks to growth and the abatement of inflationary pressures, particularly in the larger economies of Germany and France. As a result, the eurozone yield curve shifted down with some steepening across the curve. Economic growth in the eurozone remained sluggish at just 0.8% annualized during first quarter 2003, according to gross domestic product estimates. The region continued to benefit from an improving balance-of-payment position and growing current account surplus, with the euro appreciating 9.71% against the U.S. dollar during the six-month period.

 

In developed Asia and the Pacific Rim, the Japanese bond index returned 1.43% in local currency terms, but just 0.24% in U.S. dollar terms due largely to a 0.85% decline in the yen.5 Economic indicators seemed to point toward a continuation of Japan’s weak domestic demand trends and relatively strong export sector. The Bank of Japan’s quantitative easing led to an increase in the money supply but has not

 

3. Source: J.P. Morgan. The J.P. Morgan U.S. Government Bond Total Return Index includes only actively traded fixed-rate bonds with a remaining maturity of one year or longer.

4. Source: J.P. Morgan. The J.P. Morgan EMU Government Bond Index is a euro-aggregated index weighted by market capitalization. The index includes only liquid bullet euro-denominated fixed-rate debt, which has been issued by participating governments. No callable, putable or convertible features are allowed. Bonds must have at least 12 months remaining maturity. The EMU bond index is fully invested. All coupons received are immediately invested back into the entire index until the next index rebalancing.

5. Source: J.P. Morgan. Country-specific returns are derived from the JPM GGBI.

 

 

TGI-2

 


passed through to lending due to weak demand within the country’s corporate and banking sectors. In particular, ongoing problems within Japanese banks were exemplified by the government’s emergency liquidity injection into the country’s fifth-largest bank.

 

The dollar-bloc bond markets of Australia, Canada and New Zealand were among the top performing currencies during the period, driving bond market returns of 22.74%, 21.16% and 19.08%, respectively, in U.S. dollar terms.5 Higher growth and yield differentials relative to the U.S. continued to offset deterioration in the dollar-bloc countries’ balance of payment positions, particularly as strong private consumption drove demand for imports while drought conditions hampered commodity exports in Australia and New Zealand. The reserve bank of New Zealand began to ease monetary policy as currency strength and sluggish global economic growth increased potential risks to growth through the tradable goods sector. In contrast, the Bank of Canada raised the reference rate twice early in 2003, citing greater perceived risks to inflation balanced against tightening labor markets and subdued economic activity. Since that time, Canadian inflation pressures retracted, unemployment increased and economic growth moderated. Local currency bond market returns for Australia, Canada and New Zealand were 3.02%, 4.19% and 6.40%, respectively, during the period.5

 

Emerging bond markets benefited during the period from increased strategic investment flows to the asset class. Investors were particularly drawn toward higher yielding and more liquid credits, which helped create a positive environment for countries with larger financing requirements to access capital markets. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global increased 17.34% in U.S.-dollar terms during the period.6 Latin American bond markets returned 21.26% while non-Latin American bond markets returned 13.10%.7 More specifically, eastern European bonds rose 15.61% and Asia returned 7.97%.7 Russia again outperformed other emerging debt markets, returning 21.52%.7 Russia’s continued international reserve accumulation illustrated the robustness of its balance-of-payment position, which apparently benefited from sound debt management, strong exports and capital flows into the country. Ongoing structural

 

6. Source: J.P. Morgan. The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (JPM EMBIG) tracks total returns for U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by emerging markets sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities: Brady bonds, loans and Eurobonds.

7. Source: J.P. Morgan. Country- and region-specific returns are derived from the JPM EMBIG.

 

 

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reforms, including tax and property laws, seemed to improve Russia’s investment climate, aiding the return of foreign direct investment. An example of this was British Petroleum’s announcement during the period of its US$6.15 billion investment into Tyumen Oil, which will be one of the largest foreign investments in Russian history. While higher oil prices have contributed to overall economic strength, prudent debt and fiscal management allowed Russia to improve its underlying credit position through early repayment of obligations and decreased reliance on external financing.

 

The Fund’s overall allocation changed slightly during the six-month period. On June 30, 2003, the Fund held 3.5% of total net assets in North America, similar to our position at the beginning of 2003, having maintained zero exposure to the U.S. Treasury market largely based on our negative outlook for the U.S. dollar and positive outlook for non-U.S. dollar (excluding Japan) global bond markets. The overall European allocation, our largest regional investment, stood at 65.6% of total net assets at the end of the reporting period. Within Europe, we maintained our heavy commitment to the eurozone while increasing our commitment to peripheral Europe. We also increased exposure to Australia and New Zealand to 5.5% and 7.1% of total net assets on June 30, 2003. Seeking to enhance the Fund’s returns, our emerging market bond allocation was 22.8% of total net assets, of which 4.9% were in non-U.S. dollar denominated sovereign debt.

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

 

TGI-4

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                              

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 13.67     $ 11.39     $  11.53     $ 11.07     $ 12.87     $ 12.97  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                              

Net investment incomea

     .34       .59     .59 d     .68       .68       1.07  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.64       1.83     (.32 )d     (.20 )     (1.42 )     (.19 )
    

Total from investment operations

     1.98       2.42     .27       .48       (.74)       .88  
    

Less distributions from net investment income

     (1.17 )     (.14 )   (.41 )     (.02 )     (1.06 )     (.98 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 14.48     $ 13.67     $  11.39     $ 11.53     $ 11.07     $ 12.87  
    

Total returnb

     14.35%       21.44%     2.55%       4.32%       (5.79)%       7.08%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 52,995     $ 50,622     $63,781     $ 81,171     $ 90,537     $ 150,941  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                              

Expenses

     .74% c     .73%     .71%       .72%       .65%       .63%  

Net investment income

     4.68%       4.88%     5.22% d     6.22%       5.65%       6.86%  

Portfolio turnover rate

     24.09%       27.91%     122.45%       40.43%       80.76%       84.17%  

 

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.

bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.

cAnnualized                                                                                                          

dEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

Net investment income (loss) per share

   $(.059 )

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share

   .059  

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

   (.53 )%
  Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.

 

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FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

(unaudited)

    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999d  
    

Per share operating performance

                              

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                              

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $13.59     $11.33     $11.48     $11.04     $12.93  
    

Income from investment operations:

                              

Net investment incomeb

   .32     .54     .55 c   .65     .60  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

   1.62     1.84     (.31 )c   (.19 )   (1.44 )
    

Total from investment operations

   1.94     2.38     .24     .46     (.84 )
    

Less distributions from net investment income

   (1.15 )   (.12 )   (.39 )   (.02 )   (1.05 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $14.38     $13.59     $11.33     $11.48     $11.04  
    

Total returna

   14.18%     21.15%     2.24%     4.14%     (6.53)%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                              

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $4,466     $2,119     $1,286     $1,237     $   443  

Ratios to average net assets:

                              

Expenses

   .99% b   .98%     .96%     .97%     .91% b

Net investment income

   4.43%     4.63%     4.95% c   5.94%     5.36% b

Portfolio turnover rate

   24.09%     27.91%     122.45%     40.43%     80.76%  

 

 

aTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
bBased on average shares outstanding.
cAnnualized                                                                                                                                                   
dEffective January 1, 2001, the Fund adopted the provisions of the AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide of Investment Companies and began amortizing all premium and discount on fixed-income securities, as required. The effect of this change was as follows:

Net investment income (loss) per share

   $ (.059 )

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) per share

     .059  

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

     (.53 )%
  Per share data and ratios for prior periods have not been restated to reflect this change in accounting policy.
eFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

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See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTb
           VALUE

Long Term Investments 96.4%

                   

Australia 5.5%

                   

New South Wales Treasury Corp.,

                   

6.50%, 5/01/06

       2,337,000     AUD      $   1,644,108

8.00%, 3/01/08

   1,990,000     AUD       

1,509,490

                   

3,153,598

Austria 4.0%

                   

Republic of Austria, 5.00%,

                   

1/15/08

   1,000,000     EUR        1,248,550

7/15/12

   850,000     EUR       

1,069,026

                   

2,317,576

Belgium 4.4%

                   

Kingdom of Belgium,

                   

5.75%, 3/28/08

   100,000     EUR        128,897

7.50%, 7/29/08

   1,731,000     EUR       

2,401,665

                   

2,530,562

Bulgaria .7%

                   

Republic of Bulgaria, FRN, 2.1875%, 7/28/11

   414,720             

393,984

Canada 3.5%

                   

Government of Canada, 6.00%, 6/01/11

   2,497,000     CAD       

2,040,171

Colombia .6%

                   

Republic of Colombia,

                   

10.00%, 1/23/12

   132,000              148,583

11.75%, 2/25/20

   159,000             

198,392

                   

346,975

Denmark 3.8%

                   

Kingdom of Denmark,

                   

4.00%, 11/15/04

   1,900,000     DKK        300,824

5.00%, 8/15/05

   9,295,000     DKK        1,513,970

5.00%, 11/15/13

   2,350,000     DKK       

393,991

                   

2,208,785

Finland 3.9%

                   

Government of Finland,

                   

5.00%, 7/04/07

   700,000     EUR        872,062

5.00%, 4/25/09

   660,000     EUR        830,751

5.375%, 7/04/13

   400,000     EUR       

516,485

                   

2,219,298

France 6.8%

                   

Government of France, 4.00%,

                   

10/25/09

   1,055,000     EUR        1,261,333

4/25/13

   2,200,000     EUR       

2,627,944

                   

3,889,277

Germany 4.5%

                   

Federal Republic of Germany,

                   

3.25%, 2/17/04

   1,657,000     EUR        1,917,763

5.00%, 7/04/11

   532,000     EUR       

669,638

                   

2,587,401

 

TGI-7

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTb
           VALUE

Long Term Investments (cont.)

                   

Greece 1.5%

                   

Republic of Greece, 4.60%, 5/20/13

          700,000     EUR      $

     846,091

Hungary .4%

                   

Government of Hungary, 8.50%, 10/12/05

   56,000,000     HUF       

241,026

Irish Republic 3.1%

                   

Republic of Ireland, 5.00%, 4/18/13

   1,400,000     EUR       

1,756,893

Italy 4.7%

                   

Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 7.75%, 11/01/06

   2,011,293     EUR       

2,688,469

Mexico 3.8%

                   

United Mexican States,

                   

9.875%, 2/01/10

   800,000              1,032,500

7.50%, 3/08/10

   450,000     EUR        577,428

11.375%, 9/15/16

   404,000             

591,860

                   

2,201,788

Netherlands 4.4%

                   

Government of Netherlands, 5.75%, 2/15/07

   2,008,000     EUR       

2,549,632

New Zealand 7.1%

                   

Government of New Zealand,

                   

7.00%, 7/15/09

   5,140,000     NZD        3,300,651

6.00%, 11/15/11

   1,300,000     NZD       

797,768

                   

4,098,419

Norway 2.8%

                   

Kingdom of Norway,

                   

6.75%, 1/15/07

   7,300,000     NOK        1,107,089

5.50%, 5/15/09

   3,600,000     NOK       

530,204

                   

1,637,293

Philippines 3.7%

                   

Republic of Philippines, 10.625%, 3/16/25

   1,800,000             

2,117,250

Russia 4.5%

                   

Federation of Russia,

                   

11.00%, 7/24/18

   1,650,000              2,376,294

12.75%, 6/24/28

   105,000              177,344

Reg S, 5.00% to 3/31/07, 7.50% thereafter, 3/31/30

   34,000             

33,022

                   

2,586,660

South Africa .4%

                   

Republic of South Africa, 5.25%, 5/16/13

   200,000     EUR       

221,346

South Korea 1.2%

                   

Korea Treasury Bond, 4.75%, 3/12/08

   773,000,000     KRW       

669,912

Spain 4.4%

                   

Bonos Y Oblig Del Estado, 6.00%, 1/31/08

   400,000     EUR        518,448

Government of Spain,

                   

10.15%, 1/31/06

   1,088,000     EUR        1,491,797

5.00%, 7/30/12

   410,000     EUR       

515,555

                   

2,525,800

 

TGI-8

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     PRINCIPAL
AMOUNTb
         VALUE

Long Term Investments (cont.)

                 

Sweden 7.1%

                 

Kingdom of Sweden,

                 

6.00%, 2/09/05

       5,500,000   SEK      $      719,594

5.50%, 10/08/12

   24,780,000   SEK       

3,381,292

                 

4,100,886

Thailand 1.5%

                 

Kingdom of Thailand,

                 

4.125%, 2/12/08

   9,000,000   THB        238,598

8.50%, 12/08/08

   1,000,000   THB        32,254

4.80%, 4/09/10

   20,000,000   THB       

564,924

                 

835,776

Ukraine 2.0%

                 

Republic of Ukraine, 7.65%, 6/11/13

   1,130,000           

1,121,525

United Kingdom 2.6%

                 

United Kingdom, 7.50%, 12/07/06

   800,000   GBP       

1,483,474

Venezuela 3.5%

                 

Republic of Venezuela, 9.25%, 9/15/27

   2,710,000           

2,025,725

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $45,916,397)

               

55,395,592

Short Term Investments 1.0%

                 

New Zealand (Cost $277,256) .5%

                 

New Zealand Treasury Bill, 8/13/03

   500,000   NZD       

290,903

Thailand (Cost $283,772) .5%

                 

Thailand Treasury Bill, 11/19/03

   12,000,000   THB       

283,700

Total Short Term Investments (Cost $561,028)

               

574,603

Total Investments before Repurchase Agreement (Cost $46,477,425)

               

55,970,195

Repurchase Agreement (Cost $251,000) .4%

                 

aDresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein Securities LLC, 1.00%, 7/01/03 (Maturity Value $251,007)

                 

    Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes

   251,000           

251,000

Total Investments (Cost $46,728,425) 97.8%

                56,221,195

Other Assets, less Liabilities 2.2%

               

1,240,204

Net Assets 100.0%

              $

57,461,399

 

Currency Abbreviations:

AUD - Australian Dollar

CAD - Canadian Dollar

DKK - Danish Krone

EUR - European Unit

GBP - British Pound

HUF - Hungarian Forint

KRW - South Korean Won

NOK - Norwegian Krone

NZD - New Zealand Dollar

SEK - Swedish Krona

THB - Thailand Bhat

 

aSee Note 1(c) regarding repurchase agreements.

bThe principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.

 

TGI-9

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 46,477,425
    

Value

     55,970,195

Repurchase agreements, at value and cost

     251,000

Receivables:

      

Capital shares sold

     32,492

Interest

     1,328,973
    

Total assets

     57,582,660
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Funds advanced by custodian

     145

Capital shares redeemed

     77,719

Affiliates

     32,271

Other liabilities

     11,126
    

Total liabilities

     121,261
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 57,461,399
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

     $719,410

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     9,540,437

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (10,491,502)

Capital shares

     57,693,054
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 57,461,399
    

Class 1:

      

Net assets, at value

     $52,995,304
    

Shares outstanding

     3,660,364
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

     $ 14.48
    

Class 2:

      

Net assets, at value

     $4,466,095
    

Shares outstanding

     310,507
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

     $ 14.38
    

 

TGI-10

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

Interest income

     $1,483,434  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     171,061  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     3,995  

Transfer agent fees

     338  

Custodian fees

     10,545  

Reports to shareholders

     11,243  

Professional fees

     6,942  

Trustees’ fees and expenses

     592  

Other

     1,127  
    


Total expenses

     205,843  
    


Net investment income

     1,277,591  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     1,135,442  

Foreign currency transactions

     97,165  
    


Net realized gain (loss)

     1,232,607  
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     4,934,030  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     (9,743 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     4,924,287  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     6,156,894  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 7,434,485  
    


 

TGI-11

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and the year ended December 31, 2002

 

    

Six Months
Ended

June 30, 2003


    Year Ended
December 31, 2002


 

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 1,277,591     $ 2,843,587  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     1,232,607       1,188,208  

Net unrealized appreciation on investments and translations of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     4,924,287       7,043,474  
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     7,434,485       11,075,269  

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (3,980,291 )     (721,350 )

Class 2

     (323,749 )     (15,678 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (4,304,040)       (737,028 )

Capital share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (644,175 )     (23,182,049 )

Class 2

     2,234,214       518,247  
    

Total capital share transactions

     1,590,039       (22,663,802 )

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

     4,720,484       (12,325,561 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     52,740,915       65,066,476  
    

End of period

   $ 57,461,399     $ 52,740,915  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 719,410     $ 3,745,859  
    

 

TGI-12

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company, consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). The Templeton Global Income Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is non-diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. As of June 30, 2003, over 78% of the total Fund shares were sold through one insurance company. The Fund’s investment objective is current income.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of interest and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Repurchase Agreements

 

The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, which are accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Fund, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements held by the Fund had been entered into on that date.

 

d. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

TGI-13

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

e. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Certain income from foreign securities is recorded as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Discounts and premiums on securities purchased are amortized over the lives of the respective securities. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the funds based on the ratio of net assets of each fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

g. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

h. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

TGI-14

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class, and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

     Period Ended
June 30, 2003
    Year Ended
December 31, 2002
 
    

     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Class 1 Shares:

                            

Shares sold

   75,359     $ 1,102,401     256,364     $ 3,077,773  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   271,137       3,980,291     60,012       721,350  

Shares redeemed

   (390,477 )     (5,726,867 )   (2,210,800 )     (26,981,172 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (43,981 )   $ (644,175 )   (1,894,424 )   $ (23,182,049 )
    

Class 2 Shares:

                            

Shares sold

   179,094     $ 2,576,207     54,900     $ 671,632  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   22,205       323,749     1,310       15,678  

Shares redeemed

   (46,782 )     (665,742 )   (13,677 )     (169,063 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   154,517     $ 2,234,214     42,533     $ 518,247  
    

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services LLC (FT Services)

 

Administrative manager

Franklin Advisers Inc. (Advisers)

 

Investment manager

Franklin/Templeton Distributors Inc. (Distributors)

 

Principal underwriter

Franklin/Templeton Investor Services LLC (Investor Services)

 

Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to Advisers based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate    Daily Net Assets

.625%

  

First $100 million

.50%

  

Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million

.45%

  

Over $250 million, up to and including $10 billion

 

Fees are further reduced on net assets over $10 billion.

 

Under an agreement with Advisers, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by Advisers based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 shares for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund for the services.

 

TGI-15

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GLOBAL INCOME SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses expire as follows:

 

Capital loss carryovers expiring in:

      

2003

   $ 1,605,323

2007

     5,870,061

2008

     2,370,518

2009

     1,649,033

2010

     177,730
    

     $ 11,672,665
    

 

Net investment income differs for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions and bond discounts and premiums.

 

Net realized gains (losses) differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of foreign currency transactions, wash sales, and bond discounts and premiums.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes was as follows:

 

Cost of investments

   $ 47,408,625  

Unrealized appreciation

     8,861,530  

Unrealized depreciation

     (48,960 )
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   $ 8,812,570  
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $12,681,427 and $13,074,017, respectively.

 

TGI-16

 


TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 


Fund Goal and Primary Investments:  Templeton Growth Securities Fund seeks long-term capital growth. The Fund invests mainly in equity securities of companies located anywhere in the world, including those in the U.S. and emerging markets.

 


 

This semiannual report for Templeton Growth Securities Fund covers the period ended June 30, 2003. The first half of the period experienced a cloud of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, including buildup to the Iraq war, concern about global deflationary pressures, a weakening U.S. dollar, and fears from Asia’s severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). U.S. gross domestic product registered tepid 1.4% first quarter 2003 growth, while Europe and Japan posted more muted growth below 1.0%. Worldwide unemployment mostly rose, and U.S. consumer confidence slid to 10-year lows. Equity markets suffered accordingly and most global sectors posted negative performance for the first three months of the period.

 

Even before U.S.-led forces toppled Saddam Hussein’s government in Iraq, global stocks began to show life and finished the second quarter higher than where they started. With uncertainty about major military operations in Iraq removed, many investors seemed to believe that U.S. consumers and businesses would again start spending. Fiscal and monetary stimulus, led by President Bush’s dividend tax cut and the Federal Reserve Board’s interest rate cut to the lowest level in 45 years, supported this view. The European Central Bank also pursued monetary stimulus, pushing rates to their lowest levels among euro members since 1948. Global financial markets rallied during the second quarter. Equity markets experienced positive gains in both local currency and U.S. dollar terms.

 

Within this volatile environment, Templeton Growth Securities Fund – Class 1 posted a +9.99% six-month cumulative total return.1 The Fund’s benchmark, the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) All Country (AC) World Free Index (the Index), returned 11.68% for the same period.2 The Fund’s performance lagged during first quarter 2003 but improved in the second quarter.

 

1. Ongoing market volatility can significantly affect short-term performance; recent returns may differ. Performance reflects the Fund’s Class 1 operating expenses, but does not include any contract fees, expenses or sales charges. If they had been included, performance would be lower. These charges and deductions, particularly for variable life policies, can have a significant effect on contract values and insurance benefits. See the contract prospectus for a complete description of these expenses, including sales charges.

2. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The MSCI AC World Free Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures total returns of equity securities available to foreign (non-local) investors in developed and emerging markets globally. The index is unmanaged and includes reinvested distributions. One cannot invest directly in an index, nor is an index representative of the Fund’s portfolio.

 

LOGO

 

TG-1

 


The Fund’s quarter-to-quarter performance shift was partly due to its larger-than-Index European weighting, which remained our biggest regional exposure at period-end. During the first quarter of 2003, Europe negatively impacted performance as economic troubles continued, led by the region’s largest country, Germany. Europe barely posted economic growth, and an appreciating euro threatened to exacerbate its export competitiveness. However, European valuations appeared to have already discounted these concerns and dividend yields were nearly double U.S. levels.

 

For the reporting period, currency variations added 4% to Fund performance as the U.S. dollar slid, losing 9% against the euro alone.

 

The Fund’s greater-than-Index emerging markets exposure enhanced performance as the MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index posted a 16.13% gain in U.S. dollar terms during the period.3 Emerging market economies generally benefited from improved global sentiment, increased interest in less developed markets, substantial population growth and low valuations. Risk tolerance rose in Latin America and some Asian countries. However, the highly publicized SARS outbreak negatively affected several Asian economies. Additionally, geopolitical concerns related to North Korea adversely affected our South Korean holdings, although the South Korean market rebounded from terrible first quarter returns.

 

From a sector standpoint, some big detractors to first quarter Fund performance proved later to be standout gainers. Specifically, the economically sensitive technology and financial sectors provided among the largest contributions to the Fund during the period under review. Financial stocks, 14.9% of the Fund’s total net assets (TNA) on June 30, 2003, increased as solvency worries eased and interest rates declined. The MSCI World Financial Index rose 13.68% for the six-month period.4

 

3. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures total returns of equity securities available to foreign (non-local) investors in emerging markets globally.

4. Source: Standard & Poor’s Micropal. The MSCI World Financial Index is market capitalization-weighted and measures total returns of financial securities in developed markets globally.

 

Top 10 Holdings

Templeton Growth Securities Fund

6/30/03

 

Company

Sector/Industry,
Country

   % of Total
Net Assets
 

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.    1.8 %
Pharmaceuticals, U.S.       
Eni SpA    1.7 %
Oil & Gas, Italy       
Pfizer Inc.    1.5 %
Pharmaceuticals, U.S.       
E.On AG    1.5 %
Electric Utilities, Germany       
Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC    1.4 %
Oil & Gas, U.K.       
UBS AG    1.4 %
Banks, Switzerland       
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.    1.4 %
Diversified Telecommunication Services, Japan       
Abbey National PLC    1.4 %
Banks, U.K.       
KT Corp., ADR    1.3 %
Diversified Telecommunication Services, South Korea       
Nestle SA    1.3 %
Food Products, Switzerland       

 

The dollar value, number of shares or principal amount, and complete legal titles of all portfolio holdings are listed in the Fund’s Statement of Investments.

 

TG-2

 

 


Telecommunications and information technology equities, 16.4% of the Fund’s TNA, also climbed, especially in the U.S., as investors seemed to believe cost cutting at many tech companies was improving profit prospects. Seven of the Fund’s ten best performers during the six-month period belonged to either the financial or telecommunications/technology sectors. The utility sector, 3.9% of TNA, also posted positive returns during the period. In particular, European utilities Iberdrola, Endesa and E.On aided Fund performance.

 

The Fund’s U.K. weighting rose the most, from 12.2% to 15.7% of TNA during the past six months. This did not reflect a macroeconomic view of the U.K. market but rather signified where we found stocks we believed were attractively priced. We sold four U.K. holdings but replaced them with diverse new purchases including global giants BP, GlaxoSmithKline, WPP Group, Reuters Group and Cadbury Schweppes. BP’s price plummeted, enabling us to buy shares in one of the world’s largest integrated oil players at a fraction of their historical average valuation. We also initiated a position in GlaxoSmithKline, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical franchises, as prices tumbled due to fears of patent expiration, increased government regulation, and reduced profitability. WPP and Reuters traded lower on worries their businesses could suffer from shrinking demand among their advertising and financial services customers. However, as investors seemed to perceive these risks were diminishing, both stocks’ prices rose.

 

Conversely, the Fund’s U.S. weighting fell from 30.1% to 22.1% of TNA at period-end. Again, this did not represent a judgment on the overall U.S. market, but when good performance pushed stock prices over our valuation criteria, we sold them. We profited from selling Mylan Laboratories, Torchmark, Burlington Resources and Occidental Petroleum. We also reduced some holdings that posted second-quarter gains but whose valuations became less attractive to us. Examples included U.S. technology stocks such as EMC, Jabil Circuit, VeriSign and Hewlett-Packard, and global financial stocks like AXA, San Paolo-IMI and HSBC Holdings.

 

We also sold many small positions whose fundamentals we believed weakened or when we felt there were better-quality stocks at similar valuations. We sold Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft (Munich Re) at a loss because the continental reinsurance company’s balance sheet deteriorated late last year and credit agencies downgraded

 

 

TG-3

 


its debt. We used some of the proceeds to increase the Fund’s holding in Swiss Reinsurance, in our opinion a higher-quality competitor with increasing market share. We also lost money on French shipping and industrial turbine company Alstom, whose management failed to sell assets to improve its balance sheet, and whose customers cancelled multi-year contracts.

 

 

 

 

This discussion reflects our analysis, opinions and portfolio holdings as of June 30, 2003, the end of the reporting period. Our strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on market and economic conditions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice or an offer for a particular security. The information is not a complete analysis of every aspect of any market, country, industry, security or the Fund. Statements of fact are from sources considered reliable, but the advisor makes no representation or warranty as to their completeness or accuracy. Although historical performance is no guarantee of future results, these insights may help you understand our investment management philosophy.

 

 

 

TG-4

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Highlights

 

     Class 1

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999     1998  
    

Per share operating performance

                                                

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 8.67     $ 11.09       $13.76     $ 15.63     $ 14.77     $ 15.34  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                                

Net investment income a

     .12       .17       .26       .30       .28       .35  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     .75       (2.13 )     (.36 )     (.15 )     2.66       .98  
    

Total from investment operations

     .87       (1.96 )     (.10 )     .15       2.94       1.33  
    

Less distributions from:

                                                

Net investment income

     (.16 )     (.24 )     (.28 )     (.27 )     (.36 )     (.41 )

Net realized gains

           (.22 )     (2.29 )     (1.75 )     (1.72 )     (1.49 )
    

Total distributions

     (.16 )     (.46 )     (2.57 )     (2.02 )     (2.08 )     (1.90 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.38     $ 8.67     $ 11.09     $ 13.76     $ 15.63     $ 14.77  
    

Total returnb

     9.99%       (18.32)%       (.98)%       1.74%       21.04%       8.98%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                                

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 674,469     $ 665,537     $ 966,725     $ 1,163,637     $ 708,310     $ 747,080  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                                

Expenses

     .89%c       .87%       .85%       .88%       .88%       .88%  

Net investment income

     2.77%c       1.69%       2.13%       2.18%       1.87%       2.27%  

Portfolio turnover rate

     16.32%       30.67%       31.05%       69.67%       46.54%       32.30%  

 

aBased on average shares outstanding effective year ended December 31, 1999.
bTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
cAnnualized

 

TG-5

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Financial Highlights (continued)

 

     Class 2

 
     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2003
(unaudited)
    Year Ended December 31,

 
       2002     2001     2000     1999c  
    

Per share operating performance

                                        

(For a share outstanding throughout the period)

                                        

Net asset value, beginning of period

   $ 8.59     $ 11.01     $ 13.69     $ 15.60     $ 15.34  
    

Income from investment operations:

                                        

Net investment income

     .11       .13       .21       .25       .17  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     .75       (2.10 )     (.34 )     (.15 )     2.17  
    

Total from investment operations

     .86       (1.97 )     (.13 )     .10       2.34  
    

Less distributions from:

                                        

Net investment income

     (.15 )     (.23 )     (.26 )     (.26 )     (.36 )

Net realized gains

           (.22 )     (2.29 )     (1.75 )     (1.72 )
    

Total distributions

     (.15 )     (.45 )     (2.55 )     (2.01 )     (2.08 )
    

Net asset value, end of period

   $ 9.30     $ 8.59     $ 11.01     $ 13.69     $ 15.60  
    

Total returna

     9.82%       (18.49)%       (1.31)%       1.47%       16.35%  

Ratios/supplemental data

                                        

Net assets, end of period (000’s)

   $ 296,647     $ 190,054     $ 113,925     $ 79,043     $ 4,483  

Ratios to average net assets:

                                        

Expenses

     1.14% b     1.12%       1.10%       1.12%       1.14% b

Net investment income

     2.52% b     1.44%       1.80%       1.87%       1.17% b

Portfolio turnover rate

     16.32%       30.67%       31.05%       69.67%       46.54%  

 

aTotal return does not include any fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. Total return is not annualized for periods less than one year.
bAnnualized
cFor the period January 6, 1999 (effective date) to December 31, 1999.

 

TG-6

See notes to financial statements.

 


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TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks 84.7%

                    

Aerospace & Defense 2.8%

                    

BAE Systems PLC

   United Kingdom      3,247,043      $ 7,635,247

BAE Systems PLC, 144A

   United Kingdom      35,823        84,236

Boeing Co.

   United States      289,000        9,918,480

Rolls-Royce Group PLC

   United Kingdom      4,427,334        9,369,575
                  

                     27,007,538
                  

Airlines .8%

                    

Singapore Airlines Ltd.

   Singapore      1,303,100        7,695,764
                  

Automobiles .7%

                    

Volkswagen AG

   Germany      165,400        6,951,735
                  

Banks 8.4%

                    

Abbey National PLC

   United Kingdom      1,703,959        13,229,365

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   Singapore      725,000        4,240,488

HSBC Holdings PLC

   Hong Kong      609,601        7,230,958

Kookmin Bank

   South Korea      323,500        9,749,686

Lloyds TSB Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,406,237        9,983,886

Nordea AB

   Sweden      1,254,070        6,047,146

San Paolo-IMI SpA

   Italy      822,000        7,636,545

Standard Chartered PLC

   United Kingdom      774,545        9,406,860

UBS AG

   Switzerland      248,951        13,848,480
                  

                     81,373,414
                  

Chemicals 3.1%

                    

Akzo Nobel NV

   Netherlands      355,200        9,414,242

BASF AG

   Germany      145,200        6,177,766

Bayer AG, Br.

   Germany      418,290        9,654,952

Lyondell Chemical Co.

   United States      333,830        4,516,720
                  

                     29,763,680
                  

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.5%

                    

Brambles Industries PLC

   United Kingdom      1,696,587        4,591,348

Waste Management Inc.

   United States      415,640        10,012,767
                  

                     14,604,115
                  

Computers & Peripherals .7%

                    

aEMC Corp.

   United States      206,740        2,164,568

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   United States      229,390        4,886,007
                  

                     7,050,575
                  

Diversified Financials 2.6%

                    

Morgan Stanley

   United States      100,000        4,275,000

Nomura Holdings Inc.

   Japan      899,000        11,410,168

Swire Pacific Ltd., A

   Hong Kong      2,313,800        10,117,860
                  

                     25,803,028
                  

Diversified Telecommunication Services 7.1%

                    

Cable & Wireless PLC

   United Kingdom      3,079,546        5,742,293

KT Corp., ADR

   South Korea      651,550        12,842,051

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.

   Japan      3,501        13,732,842

SBC Communications Inc.

   United States      441,280        11,274,705

TDC AS

   Denmark      100,000        2,990,680

Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd.

   New Zealand      1,215,827        3,729,858

 

TG-7

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                    

Diversified Telecommunication Services (cont.)

                    

Telefonica SA

   Spain      767,040      $ 8,905,243

Telefonos de Mexico SA de CV (Telmex), L, ADR

   Mexico      315,225        9,904,367
                  

                     69,122,039
                  

Electric Utilities 3.9%

                    

E.On AG

   Germany      278,000        14,254,200

Endesa SA

   Spain      600,000        10,045,820

Hong Kong Electric Holdings Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,033,498        4,055,454

Iberdrola SA, Br.

   Spain      331,200        5,735,460

Korea Electric Power Corp.

   South Korea      229,100        3,624,939
                  

                     37,715,873
                  

Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.3%

                    

aCelestica Inc.

   Canada      670,940        10,574,014

Hitachi Ltd.

   Japan      2,000,500        8,480,154

aJabil Circuit Inc.

   United States      136,150        3,008,915
                  

                     22,063,083
                  

Energy Equipment & Services .5%

                    

aNoble Corp.

   United States      141,800        4,863,740
                  

Food & Drug Retailing 3.0%

                    

Albertson’s Inc.

   United States      537,800        10,325,760

J.Sainsbury PLC

   United Kingdom      1,854,319        7,772,100

aThe Kroger Co.

   United States      654,190        10,911,889
                  

                     29,009,749
                  

Food Products 4.7%

                    

Cadbury Schweppes PLC

   United Kingdom      1,880,000        11,106,087

General Mills Inc.

   United States      205,670        9,750,815

H.J. Heinz Co.

   United States      230,419        7,599,219

Kraft Foods Inc., A

   United States      137,100        4,462,605

Nestle SA

   Switzerland      61,050        12,597,154
                  

                     45,515,880
                  

Gas Utilities .5%

                    

Transcanada Corp.

   Canada      300,000        5,243,790
                  

Health Care Providers & Services .4%

                    

CIGNA Corp.

   United States      94,950        4,456,953
                  

Hotels Restaurants & Leisure 1.5%

                    

Accor SA

   France      213,300        7,715,748

Carnival Corp.

   United States      204,140        6,636,591
                  

                     14,352,339
                  

Household Durables 1.2%

                    

Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV

   Netherlands      562,480        10,696,557

Sony Corp.

   Japan      27,200        765,655
                  

                     11,462,212
                  

Industrial Conglomerates 2.2%

                    

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

   Hong Kong      1,068,000        6,505,389

Smiths Group PLC

   United Kingdom      850,100        9,861,558

Tyco International Ltd.

   United States      262,920        4,990,222
                  

                     21,357,169
                  

 

TG-8

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                    

Insurance 3.9%

                    

Ace Ltd.

   Bermuda      302,000      $ 10,355,580

AXA SA

   France      348,340        5,404,248

Sampo OYJ, A

   Finland      354,000        2,597,651

Swiss Reinsurance Co.

   Switzerland      187,600        10,394,138

XL Capital Ltd., A

   Bermuda      107,100        8,889,300
                  

                     37,640,917
                  

Internet Software & Services .4%

                    

aVeriSign Inc. 

   United States      255,000        3,526,650
                  

IT Consulting & Services 1.4%

                    

Electronic Data Systems Corp. 

   United States      450,000        9,652,500

Satyam Computers Services Ltd. 

   India      1,078,580        4,464,490
                  

                     14,116,990
                  

Machinery 1.5%

                    

Komatsu Ltd. 

   Japan      1,400,000        5,363,315

Volvo AB, B

   Sweden      402,820        8,856,560
                  

                     14,219,875
                  

Media 2.4%

                    

aAOL Time Warner Inc. 

   United States      370,900        5,967,781

Reuters Group PLC

   United Kingdom      3,999,426        11,598,804

WPP Group PLC

   United Kingdom      700,000        5,486,708
                  

                     23,053,293
                  

Metals & Mining 3.0%

                    

aAK Steel Holding Corp. 

   United States      795,400        2,879,348

Barrick Gold Corp. 

   Canada      348,800        6,243,520

BHP Billiton PLC

   Australia      1,961,463        10,325,022

POSCO

   South Korea      98,092        10,182,845
                  

                     29,630,735
                  

Multiline Retail 1.0%

                    

Marks & Spencer Group PLC

   United Kingdom      1,099,900        5,730,820

Sears, Roebuck & Co. 

   United States      108,370        3,645,567
                  

                     9,376,387
                  

Oil & Gas 5.5%

                    

BP PLC

   United Kingdom      1,206,100        8,363,946

Eni SpA

   Italy      1,081,305        16,353,495

PetroChina Co. Ltd., H

   China      16,160,000        4,869,873

Repsol YPF SA

   Spain      597,360        9,686,066

Shell Transport & Trading Co. PLC

   United Kingdom      2,110,483        13,930,351
                  

                     53,203,731
                  

Paper & Forest Products 3.3%

                    

Bowater Inc. 

   United States      191,800        7,182,910

International Paper Co. 

   United States      240,000        8,575,200

Stora Enso OYJ, R

   Finland      639,900        7,149,926

UPM-Kymmene Corp. 

   Finland      624,400        9,113,496
                  

                     32,021,532
                  

 

TG-9

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Statement of Investments, June 30, 2003 (unaudited) (cont.)

 

     COUNTRY      SHARES      VALUE

Common Stocks (cont.)

                      

Pharmaceuticals 7.5%

                      

Abbott Laboratories

   United States        230,310      $ 10,078,366

Aventis SA

   France        225,908        12,428,948

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. 

   United States        647,530        17,580,439

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   United Kingdom        564,000        11,382,188

Pfizer Inc. 

   United States        420,000        14,343,000

aShire Pharmaceuticals Group PLC

   United Kingdom        1,111,940        7,339,417
                    

                       73,152,358
                    

Real Estate 1.2%

                      

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. 

   Hong Kong        2,011,499        12,097,652
                    

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.2%

                      

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 

   South Korea        40,320        11,982,922
                    

Software 1.1%

                      

aCheck Point Software Technologies Ltd. 

   Israel        227,000        4,437,850

Nintendo Co. Ltd. 

   Japan        90,300        6,565,222
                    

                       11,003,072
                    

Specialty Retail .5%

                      

aToys R Us Inc. 

   United States        375,000        4,545,000
                    

Wireless Telecommunication Services 2.9%

                      

AT&T Wireless Services Inc. 

   United States        1,522,000        12,495,620

China Mobile (Hong Kong) Ltd., fgn. 

   China        2,790,500        6,584,280

SK Telecom Co. Ltd. 

   South Korea        46,300        7,907,241

SK Telecom Co. Ltd., ADR

   South Korea        54,400        1,025,984
                    

                       28,013,125
                    

Total Common Stocks (Cost $881,175,965)

                     822,996,915
                    

Preferred Stocks 1.6%

                      

Cia Vale do Rio Doce, A, ADR, pfd. 

   Brazil        245,000        6,798,750

Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, pfd. 

   Brazil        302,000        5,363,520

Volkswagen AG, pfd. 

   Germany        108,300        3,208,668
                    

Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $ 17,378,994)

                     15,370,938
                    

Total Long Term Investments (Cost $ 898,554,959)

                     838,367,853
                    

            PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT


      

Repurchase Agreements 12.8%

                      

bBZW Securities Inc., 1.02%, 7/01/03 (Maturity Value $40,001,133)
Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

   United States      $ 40,000,000        40,000,000

bDresdner Bank AG., 1.00%, 7/01/03 (Maturity Value $43,867,218)
Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

   United States        43,866,000        43,866,000

bParibas Corp., 1.20%, 7/01/03 (Maturity Value $40,001,333)
Collateralized by U.S. Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds, and U.S. Government Agency Securities

   United States        40,000,000        40,000,000
                    

Total Repurchase Agreements (Cost $123,866,000)

                     123,866,000
                    

Total Investments (Cost $1,022,420,959) 99.1%

                     962,233,853

Other Assets, less Liabilities .9%

                     8,882,688
                    

Net Assets 100.0%

                   $

971,116,541

 

aNon-income producing
bSee Note 1(c) regarding repurchase agreement(s).

 

TG-10

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Assets:

      

Investments in securities:

      

Cost

   $ 898,554,959
    

Value

     838,367,853

Repurchase agreements, at value and cost

     123,866,000

Cash

     52,343

Foreign currency, at value (cost $6,826,317)

     6,923,291

Receivables:

      

Investment securities sold

     7,782,805

Capital shares sold

     1,839,949

Dividends

     1,927,143
    

Total assets

     980,759,384
    

Liabilities:

      

Payables:

      

Investment securities purchased

     8,399,179

Capital shares redeemed

     341,172

Affiliates

     763,580

Other liabilities

     138,912
    

Total liabilities

     9,642,843
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 971,116,541
    

Net assets consist of:

      

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 11,580,331

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (60,035,469)

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

     (85,095,254)

Capital shares

     1,104,666,933
    

Net assets, at value

   $ 971,116,541
    

Class 1:

      

Net asset, at value

   $ 674,469,287
    

Shares outstanding

     71,886,742
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

   $ 9.38
    

Class 2:

      

Net asset, at value

   $ 296,647,254
    

Shares outstanding

     31,889,148
    

Net asset value and offering price per share

     $9.30
    

 

TG-11

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statement of Operations

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

 

Investment income:

        

(net of foreign taxes and fees of $1,743,701)

        

Dividends

   $ 15,323,385  

Interest

     365,973  
    


Total investment income

     15,689,358  
    


Expenses:

        

Management fees (Note 3)

     3,508,474  

Distribution fees - Class 2 (Note 3)

     280,714  

Custodian fees

     107,711  

Reports to shareholders

     153,977  

Other

     48,420  
    


Total expenses

     4,099,296  
    


Net investment income

     11,590,062  
    


Realized and unrealized gains (losses):

        

Net realized gain (loss) from:

        

Investments

     (23,691,581 )

Foreign currency transactions

     95,147  
    


Net realized gain (loss)

     (23,596,434 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

        

Investments

     99,364,264  

Translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

     3,764  

Deferred taxes (Note 1g)

     501,249  
    


Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     99,869,277  
    


Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     76,272,843  
    


Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 87,862,905  
    


 

TG-12

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Financial Statements (continued)

 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

for the six months ended June 30, 2003 (unaudited)

and year ended December 31, 2002

 

    

Six Months

Ended

June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Increase (decrease) in net assets:

                

Operations:

                

Net investment income

   $ 11,590,062     $ 16,151,877  

Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions

     (23,596,434 )     (59,721,285 )

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, deferred tax liabilities and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and
deferred taxes

     99,869,277       (148,198,002 )
    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     87,862,905       (191,767,410 )

Distributions to shareholders from:

                

Net investment income:

                

Class 1

     (11,363,488 )     (20,070,527 )

Class 2

     (4,553,762 )     (3,259,082 )

Net realized gains:

                

Class 1

           (18,428,918 )

Class 2

           (3,204,573 )
    

Total distributions to shareholders

     (15,917,250)       (44,963,100 )

Capital Share transactions: (Note 2)

                

Class 1

     (41,197,598 )     (102,174,647 )

Class 2

     84,776,559       113,847,109  
    

Total capital share transactions

     43,578,961       11,672,462  

Net decrease in net assets

     115,524,616       (225,058,048 )

Net assets:

                

Beginning of period

     855,591,925       1,080,649,973  
    

End of period

   $ 971,116,541     $ 855,591,925  
    

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets:

                

End of period

   $ 11,580,331     $ 15,907,519  
    

 

 

TG-13

See notes to financial statements.

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (the Trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end investment company consisting of twenty-two series (the Funds). Templeton Growth Securities Fund (the Fund) included in this report is diversified. Shares of the Fund are sold only to insurance company separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts. The Fund’s investment objective is capital growth.

 

The following summarizes the Fund’s significant accounting policies.

 

a. Security Valuation

 

Securities listed or traded on a recognized national exchange or NASDAQ are valued at the last reported sales price. Over-the-counter securities and listed securities for which no sale is reported are valued within the range of the latest quoted bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by management in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

 

b. Foreign Currency Translation

 

Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.

 

The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 

Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.

 

c. Repurchase Agreements

 

The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements, which are accounted for as a loan by the Fund to the seller, collateralized by securities which are delivered to the Fund’s custodian. The market value, including accrued interest, of the initial collateralization is required to be at least 102% of the dollar amount invested by the Funds, with the value of the underlying securities marked to market daily to maintain coverage of at least 100%. At June 30, 2003, all repurchase agreements held by the Fund had been entered into on that date.

 

d. Foreign Currency Contracts

 

When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it may enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed upon exchange rate on a specified date. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statement of Operations.

 

The risks of these contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar and the possible inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts.

 

e. Income Taxes

 

No provision has been made for income taxes because the Fund’s policy is to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income.

 

TG-14

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

 

f. Security Transactions, Investment Income, Expenses and Distributions

 

Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses on security transactions are determined on a specific identification basis. Certain income from foreign securities is recorded as soon as information is available to the Fund. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

 

Common expenses incurred by the Trust are allocated among the Funds based on the ratio of net assets of each Fund to the combined net assets. Other expenses are charged to each Fund on a specific identification basis.

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses and net investment income, other than class specific expenses, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class.

 

g. Deferred Taxes

 

Deferred taxes are recorded for estimated tax liabilities inherent to the Fund’s portfolio securities which may arise from subsequent sales of those securities and asset repatriations from countries that impose such taxes.

 

h. Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of income and expense during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

i. Guarantees and Indemnifications

 

Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.

 

2. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

 

The Fund offers two classes of shares: Class 1 and Class 2. Each class of shares differs by its distribution fees, voting rights on matters affecting a single class and its exchange privilege.

 

At June 30, 2003, there were an unlimited number of shares authorized ($.01 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003

   

Year Ended

December 31, 2002

 
    

Class 1 Shares:    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount  
    

Shares sold

   563,803     $ 4,929,832     27,335,041     $ 291,949,245  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   1,181,236       11,363,488     3,694,764       38,499,445  

Shares redeemed

   (6,645,712 )     (57,490,918 )   (41,405,187 )     (432,623,337 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   (4,900,673 )   $ (41,197,598 )   (10,375,385 )   $ (102,174,647 )
    

Class 2 Shares:                         

Shares sold

   12,752,418     $ 109,902,976     21,239,772     $ 207,175,310  

Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions

   477,334       4,553,762     624,508       6,463,655  

Shares redeemed

   (3,454,748 )     (29,680,179 )   (10,095,406 )     (99,791,856 )
    

Net increase (decrease)

   9,775,004     $ 84,776,559     11,768,874     $ 113,847,109  
    

 

TG-15

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)

 

3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

 

Certain officers and trustees of the Fund are also officers and/or directors of the following entities:

 

Entity   Affiliation

Franklin Templeton Services, LLC (FT Services)   Administrative manager
Templeton Global Advisors Ltd. (TGAL)   Investment manager
Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc. (Distributors)   Principal underwriter
Franklin/Templeton Investor Services, LLC (Investor Services)   Transfer agent

 

The Fund pays an investment management fee to TGAL based on the average net assets of the Fund as follows:

 

Annualized Fee Rate   Daily Net Assets

1.00%   First $100 million
  .90%   Over $100 million, up to and including $250 million
  .80%   Over $250 million, up to and including $500 million
  .75%   Over $500 million

 

Under an agreement with TGAL, FT Services provides administrative services to the Fund. The fee is paid by TGAL based on the average daily net assets, and is not an additional expense of the Fund.

 

Under an agreement with TAML, an affiliate of TGAL, provides subadvisory services to the Fund and receives from TGAL fees based on the average daily net assets.

 

The Fund reimburses Distributors up to .25% per year of its average daily net assets of Class 2 shares for costs incurred in marketing the Fund’s shares.

 

Investor Services, under terms of an agreement, performs shareholder servicing for the Fund and is not paid by the Fund.

 

4. INCOME TAXES

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had tax basis capital losses of $52,333,376, which may be carried over to offset future capital gains. Such losses will expire in 2010.

 

At December 31, 2002, the Fund had deferred capital losses occurring subsequent to October 31, 2002 of $8,457,744. For tax purposes, such losses will be reflected in the year ending December 31, 2003.

 

Net investment income (loss) and net realized gains (losses) differs for financial statements and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatment of foreign currency transactions.

 

At June 30, 2003, the net unrealized appreciation based on the cost of investments for income tax purposes of $1,022,420,959 was as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation

   $ 89,317,209  

Unrealized depreciation

     (149,504,315 )
    


Net unrealized depreciation

   $ (60,187,106 )
    


 

5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term securities) for the period ended June 30, 2003 aggregated $129,246,702 and $176,098,388 respectively.

 

TG-16

 


FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

TEMPLETON GROWTH SECURITIES FUND

 

Tax Designation (unaudited)

 

At December 31, 2002, more than 50% of the Fund’s total assets were invested in securities of foreign issuers. In most instances, foreign taxes were withheld from dividends paid to the Fund on these investments. As shown in the table below, the Fund hereby designates to shareholders the foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code. This designation will allow shareholders of record on June 19, 2003, to treat their proportionate share of foreign taxes paid by the Fund as having been paid directly by them. The shareholder shall consider these amounts as foreign taxes paid in the tax year in which they receive the Fund distribution.

 

The Following table provides a breakdown by country of foreign source income and foreign taxes paid, as designated by the Fund, to Class 1 and Class 2 shareholders.

 

    Class 1      Class 2
 
Country   Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share
     Foreign Tax
Paid
Per Share
     Foreign
Source Income
Per Share

Australia

    0.0000        0.0031        0.0000        0.0029

Bermuda

    0.0000        0.0030        0.0000        0.0028

Brazil

    0.0012        0.0054        0.0012        0.0050

Canada

    0.0009        0.0039        0.0009        0.0036

China

    0.0000        0.0024        0.0000        0.0023

Finland

    0.0006        0.0028        0.0006        0.0026

France

    0.0004        0.0018        0.0004        0.0017

Germany

    0.0022        0.0099        0.0022        0.0093

Hong Kong

    0.0000        0.0119        0.0000        0.0111

India

    0.0001        0.0002        0.0001        0.0002

Italy

    0.0018        0.0083        0.0018        0.0078

Japan

    0.0007        0.0031        0.0007        0.0029

Mexico

    0.0000        0.0024        0.0000        0.0023

Netherlands

    0.0015        0.0066        0.0015        0.0062

New Zealand

    0.0004        0.0018        0.0004        0.0017

Singapore

    0.0005        0.0017        0.0005        0.0016

South Korea

    0.0015        0.0063        0.0015        0.0059

Spain

    0.0014        0.0062        0.0014        0.0058

Sweden

    0.0016        0.0071        0.0016        0.0066

Switzerland

    0.0000        0.0024        0.0000        0.0023

Taiwan

    0.0001        0.0002        0.0001        0.0002

United Kingdom

    0.0050        0.0505        0.0050        0.0469
   

Total

  $ 0.0199      $ 0.1410      $ 0.0199      $ 0.1317
   

 

TG-17

 


LOGO


Item  2.   Code of Ethics. N/A

 

Item  3.   Audit Committee Financial Expert. N/A

 

Item  4.   Principal Accountant Fees and Services. N/A

 

Item  5.   Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. N/A

 

Item  7.   Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. N/A

 

Item  9.   Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Registrant maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Registrant’s filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such information is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, recognizes that any set of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

 

Within 90 days prior to the filing date of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, the Registrant had carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and the Registrant’s principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There have been no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation in connection with the preparation of this Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR.

 

Item  10. Exhibits.

 

(a) N/A

 

(b)(1)   Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jimmy D. Gambill, Chief Executive Officer—Finance and Administration, and Kimberley H. Monasterio, Chief Financial Officer

 

(b)(2)   Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jimmy D. Gambill, Chief Executive Officer—Finance and Administration, and Kimberley H. Monasterio, Chief Financial Officer


SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST

 

By /s/ JIMMY D. GAMBILL


Jimmy D. Gambill

Chief Executive Officer—Finance and Administration

Date: August 29, 2003

 

By /s/ KIMBERLEY H. MONASTERIO


Kimberley H. Monasterio

Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 29, 2003

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By /s/ JIMMY D. GAMBILL


Jimmy D. Gambill

Chief Executive Officer—Finance and Administration

Date: August 29, 2003

 

By /s/ KIMBERLEY H. MONASTERIO


Kimberley H. Monasterio

Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 29, 2003


Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit Number

  

Description


99. CERT    Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jimmy D. Gambill, Chief Executive Officer—Finance and Administration, and Kimberley H. Monasterio, Chief Financial Officer
99.906 CERT    Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 of Jimmy D. Gambill, Chief Executive Officer—Finance and Administration, and Kimberley H. Monasterio, Chief Financial Officer