MFS® VARIABLE INSURANCE PORTFOLIOS

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Portfolio characteristics are based on equivalent exposure, which measures how a portfolio's value would change due to price changes in an asset held either directly or, in the case of a derivative contract, indirectly. The market value of the holding may differ.
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Portfolio characteristics are based on equivalent exposure, which measures how a portfolio's value would change due to price changes in an asset held either directly or, in the case of a derivative contract, indirectly. The market value of the holding may differ.
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Important Performance Information

The information contained in this section pertains to the Funds which comprise the MFS® Variable Insurance Trust. Shares of each applicable Fund are offered at NAV and are available solely as an underlying investment option for variable life insurance and variable annuity products issued or administered by life insurance companies. These insurance companies actually own the shares of the applicable Funds. You do not buy, sell or exchange shares of the Funds--you choose investment options through your variable annuity contract or variable life insurance policy. The insurance company then invests in the shares of the Fund according to the investment options you've chosen. Returns do not reflect fees and expenses of any variable annuity contract or variable life insurance policy, and would be lower if they did. Please refer to specific performance reporting from the issuing insurance company for returns that reflect such charges.

Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the portfolios' performance results would be less favorable. All results assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.

Sales Charges
Initial Class shares have no sales charge.

Withdrawals of taxable amounts from variable annuity contracts prior to age 59½ may be subject to an additional 10% federal tax penalty as well as income tax. Amounts withdrawn from a variable insurance contract will reduce the death benefit and withdrawals of earnings will be subject to income tax.

The returns for the portfolio shown do not reflect the deduction of expenses associated with variable products, such as mortality and expense risk charges, separate account charges, and sales charges imposed by insurance company separate accounts. Such expenses would reduce the overall returns shown. Please refer to the variable product's annual report for performance that reflects the deduction of the fees and charges imposed by insurance company separate accounts.

Fund Information

S1

Performance information prior to December 8, 2012, reflects time periods when another adviser or subadvisor was responsible for selecting investments for the fund under a different investment objective and different investment strategies.

S2

Performance information prior to December 8, 2012, reflects time periods when another adviser or subadvisor was responsible for selecting investments for the fund under a different investment objective and using a passive investment strategy. 

No representation is made, and no assurance can be given, that any investment's results will be comparable to the investment results of any other product with similar investment objectives and policies, including products with the same investment professional or manager. Differences in portfolio size, investments held, contract and portfolio expenses, and other factors can be expected to affect performance.

A Word About Variable Products

Issued by insurance companies, variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts allow investors to accumulate money on a tax deferred basis for long-term financial goals. Mortality and expense charges (which compensate the insurance company for insurance risks it assumes under the contract), surrender charges (typically levied if a contract holder cancels it within a certain period following initial purchase), and an annual maintenance charge are among the fees typically associated with these types of variable products.
Also keep in mind that any income guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company, and that contract owners have options when a contract's payout phase begins. Generally, investors may take their money in a lump sum, make discretionary or systematic distributions, or they can annuitize.
Please refer investors to your variable annuity or life insurance contract as well as the underlying fund prospectus(es) for more detailed information and other important considerations, which should be read carefully before investing.

This website is a general communication and is provided for informational and/or educational purposes only. None of the content should be viewed as a suggestion that you take or refrain from taking any action nor as a recommendation for any specific investment product, strategy, plan feature or other such purpose. Your use of this website indicates that you agree with the intended purpose. Prior to making any investment or financial decision, you should seek individualized advice from a personal financial, tax, and other professionals who are able to provide advice in the context of your particular financial situation.

Variable Insurance Portfolios are available solely as underlying investment options issued or administered by life insurance companies. The information provided on this page is to help you consider the objectives, risks, charges, and expenses associated with these underlying investment option(s). Contact your investment or insurance professional for important information about the variable life insurance and variable annuity products that hold these investment options.

MFS registered investment products are offered through MFS® Fund Distributors, Inc., 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02199.

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