Article: Aetna Reports Operating Earnings of $0.20 Per Share for the Fourth Quarter and $1.35 Per Share for Full-Year 2000.

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HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2001

Aetna (NYSE: AET), reporting for the first time as an independent health care and related benefits company, announced today fourth quarter 2000 operating earnings from continuing operations, excluding other items,(1) of $28.7 million, or $0.20 per common share, compared with third quarter 2000 operating earnings of $42.3 million, or $0.30 per common share. Fourth quarter 1999 operating earnings were $81.0 million, or $0.55 per common share. Aetna's business now consists of health care, including dental, group insurance and related benefits, as well as a large case pensions unit.

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