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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
 
FORM N-CSR
 
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANANGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
 

 
Investment Company Act file number 811-09293
 

 
 
DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 

 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
Tucson, AZ  85756
(Address of principal executive offices)

Thomas D. Tays
Davis Selected Advisers, L.P.
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
Tucson, AZ  85756
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 520-806-7600
 
Date of fiscal year end: December 31, 2010
 
Date of reporting period: December 31, 2010


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ITEM 1.  REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS

 
 

 

DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Table of Contents



Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance:
 
Davis Value Portfolio                                                                                                                 
2
Davis Financial Portfolio                                                                                                                 
4
Davis Real Estate Portfolio                                                                                                                 
6
   
Fund Overview:
 
Davis Value Portfolio                                                                                                                 
8
Davis Financial Portfolio                                                                                                                 
10
Davis Real Estate Portfolio                                                                                                                 
11
   
Expense Example                                                                                                                      
13
   
Schedule of Investments:
 
Davis Value Portfolio                                                                                                                 
14
Davis Financial Portfolio                                                                                                                 
19
Davis Real Estate Portfolio                                                                                                                 
21
   
Statements of Assets and Liabilities                                                                                                                      
24
   
Statements of Operations                                                                                                                      
25
   
Statements of Changes in Net Assets                                                                                                                      
26
   
Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                                                      
28
   
Financial Highlights:
 
Davis Value Portfolio                                                                                                                 
36
Davis Financial Portfolio                                                                                                                 
37
Davis Real Estate Portfolio                                                                                                                 
38
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                                                                                      
39
   
Fund Information                                                                                                                      
40
   
Matters Submitted to a Vote of Shareholders                                                                                                                      
41
   
Directors and Officers                                                                                                                      
42

This Annual Report is authorized for use by existing shareholders.  Prospective shareholders must receive a current Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc. prospectus, which contains more information about investment strategies, risks, charges, and expenses.  Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

Shares of the Davis Variable Account Funds are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 
 

 


DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO

Performance Overview

Davis Value Portfolio delivered a total return on net asset value of 12.76% for the year ended December 31, 2010. Over the same time period, the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“Index”) returned 15.06%. Every sector1 within the Index registered increases over the year. Consumer discretionary, industrials, and materials were the sectors within Index that increased the most. Health care and utilities were the sectors within the Index that increased the least.
 
Factors Impacting the Portfolio’s Performance

The Portfolio had more invested in financials than any other sector and they were the most important contributor2 to the Portfolio’s performance. The Portfolio’s financial companies out-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 17% versus up 11% for the Index) and had a higher relative average weighting (28% versus 16% for the Index). Berkshire Hathaway3, Wells Fargo, and Julius Baer Group were among the most important contributors to performance. Visa was among the most important detractors from performance.

Consumer staple companies were the second most important contributor to the Portfolio’s performance. The Portfolio’s consumer staple companies out-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 18% versus up 14% for the Index) and had a higher relative average weighting (15% versus 11% for the Index). Costco Wholesale was among the most important contributors to performance.

Energy companies made positive contributions to absolute performance, but were the most important reason that the Portfolio lagged the Index. The Portfolio’s energy companies under-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 8% versus up 20% for the Index), but had a higher relative average weighting (16% versus 11% for the Index) in this stronger performing sector. Occidental Petroleum and Canadian Natural Resources were among the most important contributors to performance. EOG Resources, Transocean, and China Coal Energy were among the most important detractors from performance.

Industrial companies also made positive contributions to absolute performance, but were the second most important reason that the Portfolio’s performance lagged the Index. The Portfolio’s industrial companies under-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 16% versus up 27% for the Index) and had a lower relative average weighting (6% versus 11% for the Index) in this stronger performing sector. China Shipping Development was among the most important detractors from performance.

Other important detractors from the Portfolio’s performance included two information technology companies, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. Both companies turned in negative returns for the year despite generally positive returns in both the information technology sector and in the overall market.

The Portfolio had approximately 21% of its net assets invested in foreign companies at December 31, 2010. As a whole, those companies out-performed the domestic companies held by the Portfolio.


Davis Value Portfolio’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.  There can be no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its objective. Davis Value Portfolio’s principal risks are: market risk, company risk, financial services risk, foreign country risk, small- and medium-capitalization risk, fees and expenses risk, and headline risk. See the prospectus for a full description of each risk.
 
1     The companies included in the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index are divided into ten sectors.  One or more industry groups make up a sector.
 
2     A company’s or sector’s contribution to or detraction from the Portfolio’s performance is a product both of its appreciation or depreciation and its weighting within the Portfolio.  For example, a 5% holding that rises 20% has twice as much impact as a 1% holding that rises 50%.
 
3     This Management Discussion of Fund Performance discusses a number of individual companies.  The information provided in this report does not provide information reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.  The Schedule of Investments lists the Portfolio’s holdings of each company discussed.
 

 

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
 

Comparison of a $10,000 investment in Davis Value Portfolio versus the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index over 10 years for an investment made on December 31, 2000

Graph 1
 
Average Annual Total Return for periods ended December 31, 2010
 
     Fund & Benchmark Index
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Since Fund’s Inception
(07/01/99)
Gross Expense
Ratio
Net Expense
Ratio
 Davis Value Portfolio
12.76%
1.21%
2.43%
3.14%
0.63%
0.63%
 Standard & Poor’s 500® Index
15.06%
2.29%
1.41%
0.99%
   

The Standard & Poor’s 500® Index is an unmanaged index of 500 selected common stocks, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Index is adjusted for dividends, weighted towards stocks with large market capitalizations, and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks.  Investments cannot be made directly in the Index.
 
The performance data for Davis Value Portfolio contained in this report represents past performance and assumes that all distributions were reinvested, and should not be considered as an indication of future performance from an investment in the Portfolio today.  The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed.  Portfolio performance changes over time and current performance may be higher or lower than stated.  The operating expense ratio may vary in future years.  For more current information please call Davis Funds Investor Services at 1-800-279-0279.
 
Portfolio performance numbers are net of all Portfolio operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account.  If performance included the effect of these additional charges, the return would be lower.



 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
 

Performance Overview

Davis Financial Portfolio delivered a total return on net asset value of 11.10% for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Over the same time period, the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“Index”) returned 15.06%. The Portfolio’s financial sector holdings out-performed the corresponding sector1 holdings within the Index, but under-performed the Index as a whole.

Factors Impacting the Portfolio’s Performance

The Portfolio’s diversified financial companies were the most important contributor2 to the Portfolio’s performance. The Portfolio’s diversified financial companies out-performed the corresponding industry group within the Index (up 14% versus up 4% for the Index). Julius Baer Group3, Brookfield Asset Management, Oaktree, and American Express were among the most important contributors to performance. Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and Visa were among the most important detractors from performance.

The Portfolio’s insurance companies under-performed the corresponding industry group within the Index (up 5% versus up 16% for the Index). Loews, Progressive, and Markel were among the top contributors to performance. China Life Insurance was among the most important detractors from performance.

The Portfolio’s banking companies out-performed the corresponding industry group within the Index (up 25% versus up 20% for the Index). Wells Fargo and State Bank of India were among the most important contributors to performance.

The Portfolio had a limited amount of assets invested in other sectors. Overall, those sectors made positive contributions to performance, but detracted relative to the Index. Canadian Natural Resources was among the most important contributors to performance while Sealed Air and D&B Corp. were among the most important detractors from performance. The Portfolio no longer owns Sealed Air.

The Portfolio had approximately 31% of its assets invested in foreign companies at December 31, 2010. As a whole, those companies out-performed the domestic companies held by the Portfolio.


Davis Financial Portfolio’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.  There can be no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its objective.  Davis Financial Portfolio’s principal risks are: market risk, company risk, concentrated financial services portfolio risk, foreign country risk, small- and medium-capitalization risk, fees and expenses risk, focused portfolio risk, and headline risk.  See the prospectus for a full description of each risk.
 
Davis Financial Portfolio concentrates its investments in the financial sector, and it may be subject to greater risks than a portfolio that does not concentrate its investments in a particular sector.  The Portfolio’s investment performance, both good and bad, is expected to reflect the economic performance of the financial sector more than a portfolio that does not concentrate its portfolio.
 
1     The companies included in the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index are divided into ten sectors.  One or more industry groups make up a sector.
 
2     A company’s or sector’s contribution to or detraction from the Portfolio’s performance is a product both of its appreciation or depreciation and its weighting within the Portfolio.  For example, a 5% holding that rises 20% has twice as much impact as a 1% holding that rises 50%.
 
3     This Management Discussion of Fund Performance discusses a number of individual companies.  The information provided in this report does not provide information reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.  The Schedule of Investments lists the Portfolio’s holdings of each company discussed.
 

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
 

Comparison of a $10,000 investment in Davis Financial Portfolio versus the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index over 10 years for an investment made on December 31, 2000

Graph 2
 

Average Annual Total Return for periods ended December 31, 2010
 
     Fund & Benchmark Index
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Since Fund’s Inception
(07/01/99)
Gross Expense
Ratio
Net Expense
Ratio
 Davis Financial Portfolio
11.10%
(1.30)%
0.99%
2.59%
0.69%
0.69%
 Standard & Poor’s 500® Index
15.06%
2.29%
1.41%
0.99%
   

The Standard & Poor’s 500® Index is an unmanaged index of 500 selected common stocks, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Index is adjusted for dividends, weighted towards stocks with large market capitalizations, and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks.  Investments cannot be made directly in the Index.
 
The performance data for Davis Financial Portfolio contained in this report represents past performance and assumes that all distributions were reinvested, and should not be considered as an indication of future performance from an investment in the Portfolio today.  The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed.  Portfolio performance changes over time and current performance may be higher or lower than stated.  The operating expense ratio may vary in future years.  For more current information please call Davis Funds Investor Services at 1-800-279-0279.
 
Portfolio performance numbers are net of all Portfolio operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account.  If performance included the effect of these additional charges, the return would be lower.
 
Davis Financial Portfolio received a favorable class action settlement from a company that it no longer owns.  This settlement had a material impact on the investment performance of the Portfolio in 2009.  This was a one-time event that is unlikely to be repeated.

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
 

Performance Overview

Davis Real Estate Portfolio delivered a total return on net asset value of 19.70% for the year ended December 31, 2010. Over the same time period, the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index (“Index”) returned 29.12%. Every sub-industry1 within the Index delivered positive returns. Real estate operating companies, residential REITs, and retail REITs delivered the strongest performances while office REITs, industrial REITs, and diversified REITs delivered the weakest (but still positive) performances.

Factors Impacting the Portfolio’s Performance

Retail REITs were the most important contributor2 to performance. The Portfolio’s retail REITs under-performed the corresponding sub-industry within the Index (up 32% versus up 33% for the Index) and had a lower relative average weighting (13% versus 24% for the Index). Regency Centers3 and CBL & Associates were among the most important contributors to performance.

The Portfolio had more invested in office REITs than in any other sub-industry and they were an important contributor to the Portfolio’s absolute performance.  However, office REITs were the most important detractor relative to the Index. The Portfolio’s office REITs under-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 12% versus up 17% for the Index) and had a higher relative average weighting (31% versus 17% for the Index) in this weaker performing sub-industry. Boston Properties and Alexandria Real Estate were among the most important contributors to performance. DuPont Fabros Technology, Coresite Realty, and Corporate Office Properties were among the most important detractors from performance.

Residential REITs were also an important contributor to the Portfolio’s absolute performance, but similar to office REITs, were also an important detractor from performance relative to the Index. The Portfolio’s residential REITs under-performed the corresponding sub-industry within the Index (up 32% versus up 46% for the Index) and had a lower relative average weighting (11% versus 17% for the Index) in this stronger performing sub-industry. Essex Property Trust and American Campus were among the most important contributors to performance.

Forest City Enterprises was the single most important contributor to the Portfolio’s performance. The Portfolio benefited from both its large investment in Forest City Enterprises (approximately 8% at December 31, 2010) together with its strong investment performance (up 42%). Cousins Properties and ProLogis were among the most important detractors from performance. The Portfolio no longer owns Cousins Properties or ProLogis.
 

Davis Real Estate Portfolio’s investment objective is total return through a combination of growth and income.  There can be no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its objective.  Davis Real Estate Portfolio’s principal risks are: market risk, company risk, concentrated real estate services portfolio risk, focused portfolio risk, foreign country risk, small- and medium-capitalization risk, fees and expenses risk, and headline risk.  See the prospectus for a full description of each risk.
 
Davis Real Estate Portfolio concentrates its investments in the real estate sector, and it may be subject to greater risks than a portfolio that does not concentrate its investments in a particular sector.  The Portfolio’s investment performance, both good and bad, is expected to reflect the economic performance of the real estate sector much more than a portfolio that does not concentrate its portfolio.
 
Davis Real Estate Portfolio is allowed to focus its investments in fewer companies, and it may be subject to greater risks than a more diversified portfolio that is not allowed to focus its investments in a few companies.  Should the portfolio manager determine that it is prudent to focus the Portfolio’s portfolio in a few companies, the Portfolio’s investment performance, both good and bad, is expected to reflect the economic performance of its more focused portfolio.
 
1   The companies included in the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index are divided into eight sub-industries.
 
2     A company’s or sector’s contribution to or detraction from the Portfolio’s performance is a product both of its appreciation or depreciation and its weighting within the Portfolio.  For example, a 5% holding that rises 20% has twice as much impact as a 1% holding that rises 50%.
 
3     This Management Discussion of Fund Performance discusses a number of individual companies.  The information provided in this report does not provide information reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.  The Schedule of Investments lists the Portfolio’s holdings of each company discussed.
 

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
 

Comparison of a $10,000 investment in Davis Real Estate Portfolio versus the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index and the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index over 10 years for an investment made on December 31, 2000

Graph 3
 
Average Annual Total Return for periods ended December 31, 2010
 
     Fund & Benchmark Indices
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Since Fund’s Inception
(07/01/99)
Gross Expense
Ratio
Net Expense
Ratio
 Davis Real Estate Portfolio
19.70%
(1.01)%
8.16%
7.95%
0.81%
0.81%
 Standard & Poor’s 500® Index
15.06%
2.29%
1.41%
0.99%
   
 Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index
29.12%
2.32%
10.34%
10.55%
   

The Standard & Poor’s 500® Index is an unmanaged index of 500 selected common stocks, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Index is adjusted for dividends, weighted towards stocks with large market capitalizations, and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks.  Investments cannot be made directly in the Index.
 
The Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index is a broad measure of the performance of publicly traded real estate securities. It reflects no deduction for fees or expenses.  Investments cannot be made directly in the Index.
 
The performance data for Davis Real Estate Portfolio contained in this report represents past performance and assumes that all distributions were reinvested, and should not be considered as an indication of future performance from an investment in the Portfolio today.  The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed.  Portfolio performance changes over time and current performance may be higher or lower than stated.  The operating expense ratio may vary in future years.  For more current information please call Davis Funds Investor Services at 1-800-279-0279.
 
Portfolio performance numbers are net of all Portfolio operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account.  If performance included the effect of these additional charges, the return would be lower.


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Fund Overview
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
December 31, 2010

Portfolio Composition
 
Industry Weightings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
 
(% of 12/31/10 Long Term Portfolio)
           
       
Fund
S&P 500®
Common Stock (U.S.)
75.86%
 
Energy
15.61%
12.03%
Common Stock (Foreign)
20.96%
 
Diversified Financials
13.25%
7.53%
Convertible Bonds (Foreign)
0.21%
 
Health Care
13.04%
10.91%
Convertible Bonds (U.S.)
0.10%
 
Insurance
9.07%
3.90%
Short Term Investments
18.49%
 
Materials
9.06%
3.74%
Other Assets & Liabilities
(15.62)%
 
Food & Staples Retailing
9.04%
2.36%
 
100.00%
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
6.72%
5.87%
     
Information Technology
5.07%
18.65%
     
Banks
4.72%
3.10%
     
Retailing
3.18%
3.71%
     
Transportation
2.74%
2.02%
     
Commercial & Professional Services
2.53%
0.60%
     
Other
2.19%
13.97%
     
Automobiles & Components
1.64%
0.87%
     
Household & Personal Products
1.14%
2.41%
     
Capital Goods
1.00%
8.33%
       
100.00%
100.00%



Top 10 Long Term Holdings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
     
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Food & Staples Retailing
5.01%
Wells Fargo & Co.
Commercial Banks
4.58%
American Express Co.
Consumer Finance
4.28%
CVS Caremark Corp.
Food & Staples Retailing
3.77%
EOG Resources, Inc.
Energy
3.38%
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Energy
3.28%
Loews Corp.
Multi-line Insurance
3.05%
Merck & Co., Inc.
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
2.95%
Devon Energy Corp.
Energy
2.95%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Energy
2.94%
     





 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Fund Overview
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2010

New Positions Added (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Highlighted positions are those greater than 0.50% of Fund’s 12/31/10 net assets)
 
Security
Industry
Date of 1st
Purchase
% of Fund’s 
12/31/10   
Net Assets 
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Materials
08/24/10
0.26%
America Movil SAB de C.V., Series L, ADR
Telecommunication Services
04/21/10
0.32%
Aon Corp.
Insurance Brokers
07/12/10
0.13%
Baxter International Inc.
Health Care Equipment & Services
04/22/10
0.61%
Charles Schwab Corp.
Capital Markets
08/31/10
0.06%
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., 144A
Multi-line Insurance
02/23/10
0.22%
Kraft Foods Inc., Class A
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
12/17/10
0.29%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Capital Goods
09/20/10
0.63%
Nestle S.A.
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
03/09/10
0.18%
Praxair, Inc.
Materials
05/21/10
0.22%
Roche Holding AG - Genusschein
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology &
   
 
   Life Sciences
07/16/10
0.93%
Schlumberger Ltd.
Energy
06/07/10
0.23%
Unilever NV, NY Shares
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
02/09/10
0.40%
       
       
       
       

Positions Closed (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Gains and losses greater than $1,000,000 are highlighted)
 
Security
  Industry
Date of   
Final Sale
   
Realized
Gain (Loss)
ABB Ltd., ADR
Capital Goods
12/01/10
 
$
461,458 
AES Corp.
Utilities
02/17/10
   
     (15,445)
Amazon.com, Inc.
Retailing
07/13/10
   
1,639,800 
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B
Property & Casualty Insurance
05/07/10
   
159,903 
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Health Care Equipment & Services
07/09/10
   
382,905 
CareFusion Corp.
Health Care Equipment & Services
08/13/10
   
51,431 
Comcast Corp., Special Class A
Media
02/24/10
   
(440,803)
ConocoPhillips
Energy
07/09/10
   
864,106 
Cosco Pacific Ltd.
Transportation
09/17/10
   
(695,400)
DIRECTV, Class A
Media
01/21/10
   
1,491,847 
Garmin Ltd.
Consumer Durables & Apparel
01/04/10
   
4,522 
H&R Block, Inc.
Consumer Services
09/10/10
   
(140,129)
Harley-Davidson, Inc., Sr. Notes, 15.00%,
 02/01/14
Automobiles & Components
12/08/10
   
564,023 
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Multi-line Insurance
01/13/10
   
1,192,361 
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
Health Care Equipment & Services
05/28/10
   
487,432 
Level 3 Communications, Inc., Conv.
Sr. Notes, 10.00%, 05/01/11
Telecommunication Services
05/27/10
   
26,720 
News Corp., Class A
Media
09/24/10
   
(754,990)
PACCAR Inc.
Capital Goods
06/10/10
   
436,101 
Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Life & Health Insurance
02/01/10
   
(23,370)
UnitedHealth Group Inc.
Health Care Equipment & Services
01/05/10
   
99,533 
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
Transportation
07/23/10
   
320,294 
Walt Disney Co.
Media
10/05/10
   
1,970,493 
           
           

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Fund Overview
DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
December 31, 2010

Portfolio Composition
 
Industry Weightings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
 
(% of  12/31/10 Stock Holdings)
           
       
                        Fund
S&P 500®
Common Stock (U.S.)
67.63%
 
Diversified Financials
41.41%
7.53%
Common Stock (Foreign)
30.70%
 
Insurance
31.71%
3.90%
Short Term Investments
1.21%
 
Banks
17.39%
3.10%
Other Assets & Liabilities
0.46%
 
Energy
6.77%
12.03%
 
100.00%
 
Commercial & Professional Services
       2.72%
0.60%
     
Information Technology
18.65%
     
Health Care
10.91%
     
Capital Goods
8.33%
     
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
5.87%
     
Other
29.08%
       
100.00%
100.00%
           
           



Top 10 Long Term Holdings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
     
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
Reinsurance
8.82%
State Bank of India Ltd., GDR
Commercial Banks
8.01%
American Express Co.
Consumer Finance
7.80%
Loews Corp.
Multi-line Insurance
7.02%
Wells Fargo & Co.
Commercial Banks
6.68%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Energy
6.66%
Oaktree Capital Group LLC, Class A
Diversified Financial Services
5.46%
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
Capital Markets
5.34%
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
Capital Markets
5.21%
Markel Corp.
Property & Casualty Insurance
4.91%



New Positions Added (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Highlighted positions are those greater than 0.30% of Fund’s 12/31/10 net assets)
Security
Industry
Date of 1st
Purchase
% of Fund’s 
12/31/10   
Net Assets 
SKBHC Holdings LLC
Commercial Banks
11/08/10 
0.48%
U.S. Bancorp
Commercial Banks
02/11/10 
0.47%


Positions Closed (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Gains greater than $500,000 are highlighted)
Security
  Industry
Date of      
Final Sale   
   
Realized
Gain   
FPIC Insurance Group, Inc.
Property & Casualty Insurance
05/19/10
 
$
610,195
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Diversified Financial Services
04/08/10
   
395,944
Sealed Air Corp.
Materials
02/01/10
   
250,135
           
           
           

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Fund Overview
DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
December 31, 2010

Portfolio Composition
 
Industry Weightings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
 
(% of 12/31/10 Long Term Portfolio)
           
         
Wilshire U.S. Real
Estate         
Securities Index
Common Stock
85.08%
     
Preferred Stock
7.86%
   
                       Fund
Convertible Bonds
2.68%
 
Office REITs
34.98%
15.55%
Short Term Investments
4.19%
 
Residential REITs
11.74%
17.14%
Other Assets & Liabilities
0.19%
 
Retail REITs
10.42%
24.36%
 
100.00%
 
Real Estate Operating Companies
10.27%
2.24%
     
Specialized REITs
9.96%
25.88%
     
Telecommunication Services
8.71%
     
Other
7.81%
8.83%
     
Industrial REITs
6.11%
6.00%
       
100.00%
100.00%
           



Top 10 Long Term Holdings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
     
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A
Real Estate Operating Companies
7.51%
American Campus Communities, Inc.
Residential REITs
5.73%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Office REITs
5.39%
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
Office REITs
4.44%
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Residential REITs
3.97%
Regency Centers Corp.
Retail REITs
3.94%
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Transportation
3.44%
Ventas, Inc.
Specialized REITs
3.29%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 7.00%, Series D, Conv. Pfd.
Office REITs
3.26%
Crown Castle International Corp.
Telecommunication Services
3.01%


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Fund Overview
DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2010

New Positions Added (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Highlighted positions are those greater than 3.00% Fund’s of 12/31/10 net assets)
 
Security
Industry
Date of 1st
Purchase
% of Fund’s 
12/31/10   
 Net Assets 
American Tower Corp., Class A
Telecommunication Services
01/11/10
2.52%
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Residential REITs
01/20/10
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Real Estate Operating Companies
10/22/10
1.86%
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., Class A
Real Estate Services
10/26/10
1.14%
Coresite Realty Corp.
Office REITs
09/22/10
2.93%
Crown Castle International Corp.
Telecommunication Services
01/11/10
3.01%
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
Office REITs
05/13/10
4.44%
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
Industrial REITs
09/13/10
2.19%
Entertainment Properties Trust
Specialized REITs
01/22/10
2.93%
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Office REITs
04/22/10
2.65%
SBA Communications Corp., Class A
Telecommunication Services
01/11/10
2.80%
Toll Brothers, Inc.
Homebuilding
08/26/10
0.63%
UDR, Inc.
Residential REITs
04/22/10
1.52%
       
       
       
       

Positions Closed (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Gains and losses greater than $200,000 are highlighted)
 
Security
Industry
Date of   
Final Sale
   
Realized   
Gain (Loss)
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Residential REITs
04/21/10
 
$
158,182 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.,
Class A
 
Capital Markets
 
03/03/10
   
 
(44,148)
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Retail REITs
10/29/10
   
303,225 
Cousins Properties, Inc.
Diversified REITs
07/19/10
   
(903,447)
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 8.50%, Series A
Office REITs
08/24/10
   
53,750 
Equity Residential
Residential REITs
12/17/10
   
52,251 
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.
Specialized REITs
04/15/10
   
132,235 
Macerich Co.
Retail REITs
01/07/10
   
16,340 
ProLogis
Industrial REITs
01/28/10
   
107,017 
ProLogis, Conv. Sr. Notes, 2.25%,
04/01/37
 
Industrial REITs
05/26/10
   
213,214 
           
           
           
           


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Expense Example


Example

As a shareholder of each Fund, you incur ongoing costs only, including advisory and administrative fees and other Fund expenses. The Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in each Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.  The Expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period indicated, which for each Fund is for the six-month period ended December 31, 2010. Please note that the Expense Example is general and does not reflect charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account or account specific costs, which may increase your total costs of investing in the Fund. If these charges or account specific costs were included in the Expense Example, the expenses would have been higher.

Actual Expenses

The information represented in the row entitled “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses.  You may use the information in this row, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.  Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then, multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information represented in the row entitled “Hypothetical” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.  The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.  You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds.  To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the information in the row entitled “Hypothetical” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 
Beginning
Account Value
(07/01/10)
 
Ending
Account Value
(12/31/10)
 
Expenses Paid
During Period*
(07/01/10-12/31/10)
 
Davis Value Portfolio
           
 (annualized expense ratio 0.63%**)
           
Actual
$1,000.00
 
$1,214.64
 
$3.52
 
Hypothetical
$1,000.00
 
$1,022.03
 
$3.21
 
             
Davis Financial Portfolio
           
 (annualized expense ratio 0.69%**)
           
Actual
$1,000.00
 
$1,194.81
 
$3.82
 
Hypothetical
$1,000.00
 
$1,021.73
 
$3.52
 
             
Davis Real Estate Portfolio
           
 (annualized expense ratio 0.79%**)
           
Actual
$1,000.00
 
$1,150.65
 
$4.28
 
Hypothetical
$1,000.00
 
$1,021.22
 
$4.02
 
             
Hypothetical assumes 5% annual return before expenses.
 
*Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized operating expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
 
**The expense ratios reflect the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
December 31, 2010

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (96.82%)
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – (5.51%)
 
 
Automobiles & Components – (1.60%)
 
 
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
   
217,500
 
$
7,540,725
 
 
Consumer Durables & Apparel – (0.23%)
 
 
Hunter Douglas NV  (Netherlands)
   
20,299
   
1,073,358
 
 
Media – (0.59%)
 
 
Grupo Televisa S.A., ADR  (Mexico)*
   
86,400
   
2,240,352
 
 
Liberty Media - Starz, Series A  *
   
8,506
   
566,202
 
 
 
2,806,554
 
 
 
Retailing – (3.09%)
 
 
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.  *
   
166,105
   
8,163,230
 
 
CarMax, Inc.  *
   
145,340
   
4,633,439
 
 
Liberty Media Corp. - Interactive, Series A  *
   
115,034
   
1,812,936
 
   
14,609,605
 
 
 
Total Consumer Discretionary
   
26,030,242
 
 
CONSUMER STAPLES – (16.42%)
 
 
Food & Staples Retailing – (8.78%)
 
 
Costco Wholesale Corp.
   
327,640
   
23,663,799
 
 
CVS Caremark Corp.
   
512,678
   
17,825,814
 
 
 
41,489,613
 
 
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – (6.53%)
 
 
Coca-Cola Co.
   
93,710
   
6,163,307
 
 
Diageo PLC, ADR  (United Kingdom)
   
92,433
   
6,870,545
 
 
Heineken Holding NV  (Netherlands)
   
128,621
   
5,590,274
 
 
Hershey Co.
   
11,520
   
543,168
 
 
Kraft Foods Inc., Class A
   
44,000
   
1,386,440
 
 
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
   
36,465
   
2,269,946
 
 
Nestle S.A.  (Switzerland)
   
14,600
   
854,920
 
 
Philip Morris International Inc.
   
90,990
   
5,325,645
 
 
Unilever NV, NY Shares  (Netherlands)
   
59,700
   
1,874,580
 
 
 
30,878,825
 
 
 
Household & Personal Products – (1.11%)
 
 
Natura Cosmeticos S.A.  (Brazil)
   
31,800
   
913,580
 
 
Procter & Gamble Co.
   
67,240
   
4,325,549
 
   
5,239,129
 
 
 
Total Consumer Staples
   
77,607,567
 
 
ENERGY – (15.16%)
 
 
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  (Canada)
   
312,850
   
13,896,797
 
 
China Coal Energy Co. - H  (China)
   
2,607,900
   
4,073,166
 
 
Devon Energy Corp.
   
177,330
   
13,922,178
 
 
EOG Resources, Inc.
   
174,780
   
15,976,640
 
 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
   
158,160
   
15,515,496
 
 
OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes S.A.  (Brazil)*
   
291,600
   
3,513,253
 
 
Schlumberger Ltd.
   
13,200
   
1,102,200
 
 
Transocean Ltd.  *
   
52,604
   
3,656,504
 
 
Total Energy
   
71,656,234
 


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2010 

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (27.15%)
 
 
Banks – (4.58%)
 
 
Commercial Banks – (4.58%)
 
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
   
698,824
 
$
21,656,556
 
 
Diversified Financials – (12.87%)
 
 
Capital Markets – (7.83%)
 
 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
   
82,620
   
4,754,781
 
 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
   
442,400
   
13,360,480
 
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A  (Canada)
   
112,600
   
3,748,454
 
 
Charles Schwab Corp.
   
17,300
   
296,003
 
 
GAM Holding Ltd.  (Switzerland)*
   
100,360
   
1,658,355
 
 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
   
16,660
   
2,801,546
 
 
Julius Baer Group Ltd.  (Switzerland)
   
221,460
   
10,374,276
 
 
36,993,895
 
 
 
Consumer Finance – (4.28%)
 
 
American Express Co.
   
471,019
   
20,216,135
 
 
Diversified Financial Services – (0.76%)
 
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
   
11,368
   
482,231
 
 
Moody's Corp.
   
69,730
   
1,850,634
 
 
Visa Inc., Class A
   
18,200
   
1,280,916
 
 
3,613,781
 
 
 
60,823,811
 
 
 
Insurance – (8.80%)
 
 
Insurance Brokers – (0.13%)
 
 
Aon Corp.
   
13,620
   
626,656
 
 
Multi-line Insurance – (3.71%)
 
 
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.  (Canada)
   
5,130
   
2,096,323
 
 
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., 144A  (Canada)(a)(b)
   
2,490
   
1,024,223
 
 
Loews Corp.
   
370,390
   
14,411,875
 
 
17,532,421
 
 
 
Property & Casualty Insurance – (3.92%)
 
 
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class A  *
   
56
   
6,745,200
 
 
Markel Corp.  *
   
1,390
   
525,601
 
 
Progressive Corp. (Ohio)
   
566,320
   
11,252,778
 
 
18,523,579
 
 
 
Reinsurance – (1.04%)
 
 
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
   
95,807
   
4,945,558
 
 
 
41,628,214
 
 
 
Real Estate – (0.90%)
 
 
Hang Lung Group Ltd.  (Hong Kong)
   
643,000
   
4,235,488
 
 
Total Financials
   
128,344,069
 
 
HEALTH CARE – (12.66%)
 
 
Health Care Equipment & Services – (3.47%)
 
 
Baxter International Inc.
   
57,051
   
2,887,922
 
 
Becton, Dickinson and Co.
   
60,760
   
5,135,435
 
 
Express Scripts, Inc.  *
   
155,660
   
8,411,866
 
 
 
16,435,223
 
 

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2010 

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
 
HEALTH CARE – (CONTINUED)
 
 
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – (9.19%)
 
 
Agilent Technologies, Inc.  *
   
110,280
 
$
4,568,900
 
 
Johnson & Johnson
   
189,780
   
11,737,893
 
 
Merck & Co., Inc.
   
386,585
   
13,932,524
 
 
Pfizer Inc.
   
502,140
   
8,792,472
 
 
Roche Holding AG - Genusschein  (Switzerland)
   
30,100
   
4,410,374
 
   
43,442,163
 
 
 
Total Health Care
   
59,877,386
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – (6.09%)
 
 
Capital Goods – (0.97%)
 
 
Lockheed Martin Corp.
   
42,590
   
2,977,467
 
 
Tyco International Ltd.
   
39,504
   
1,637,046
 
 
 
4,614,513
 
 
 
Commercial & Professional Services – (2.46%)
 
 
D&B Corp.
   
46,900
   
3,850,021
 
 
Iron Mountain Inc.
   
310,867
   
7,774,784
 
 
 
11,624,805
 
 
 
Transportation – (2.66%)
 
 
China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd.  (China)
   
1,561,055
   
6,165,653
 
 
China Shipping Development Co. Ltd. - H  (China)
   
1,129,000
   
1,504,791
 
 
Kuehne & Nagel International AG  (Switzerland)
   
32,464
   
4,513,711
 
 
LLX Logistica S.A.  (Brazil)*
   
76,670
   
218,463
 
 
PortX Operacoes Portuarias S.A.  (Brazil)*
   
76,670
   
171,353
 
   
12,573,971
 
 
 
Total Industrials
   
28,813,289
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – (4.92%)
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – (1.73%)
 
 
Texas Instruments Inc.
   
251,600
   
8,177,000
 
 
Software & Services – (2.43%)
 
 
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
   
215,200
   
2,676,012
 
 
Google Inc., Class A  *
   
8,230
   
4,888,003
 
 
Microsoft Corp.
   
140,410
   
3,918,843
 
 
 
11,482,858
 
 
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment – (0.76%)
 
 
Hewlett-Packard Co.
   
85,831
   
3,613,485
 
 
Total Information Technology
   
23,273,343
 


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2010 

 
Shares/Principal
 
Value
(Note 1)
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
MATERIALS – (8.59%)
 
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
   
13,420
 
$
1,220,549
 
BHP Billiton PLC  (United Kingdom)
   
95,530
   
3,799,479
 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
   
42,380
   
3,909,131
 
Monsanto Co.
   
80,600
   
5,612,984
 
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.  (Canada)
   
10,054
   
1,556,661
 
Praxair, Inc.
   
10,800
   
1,031,076
 
Rio Tinto PLC  (United Kingdom)
   
52,005
   
3,637,697
 
Sealed Air Corp.
   
429,975
   
10,942,864
 
Sino-Forest Corp.  (Canada)*
   
314,550
   
7,367,866
 
Sino-Forest Corp., 144A  (Canada)*(a)(b)
   
8,900
   
208,469
 
Vulcan Materials Co.
   
29,790
   
1,321,484
 
Total Materials
   
40,608,260
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – (0.32%)
 
America Movil SAB de C.V., Series L, ADR  (Mexico)
   
26,280
   
1,506,895
 
Total Telecommunication Services
   
1,506,895
         
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK – (Identified cost $290,238,207)
   
457,717,285
         
CONVERTIBLE BONDS – (0.31%)
 
MATERIALS – (0.21%)
 
Sino-Forest Corp., Conv. Sr. Notes, 5.00%, 08/01/13   (Canada)(b)
 
$
736,000
   
994,980
 
Total Materials
   
994,980
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – (0.10%)
 
Level 3 Communications, Inc., Conv. Sr. Notes, 15.00%, 01/15/13
   
400,000
   
450,000
 
Total Telecommunication Services
   
450,000
         
 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS – (Identified cost $1,136,000)
   
1,444,980
         
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (18.49%)
 
Banc of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.25%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $16,808,350 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 2.104%-6.50%, 06/01/25-12/01/40, total market value $17,144,160)
   
16,808,000
   
16,808,000
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.16%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $20,170,269 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 3.50%-6.50%, 12/01/25-01/01/41, total market value $20,573,400)
   
20,170,000
   
20,170,000
 
Mizuho Securities USA Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.24%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $50,426,009 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency obligations in a pooled cash account, 3.125%-7.50%, 01/31/12-05/15/37, total market value $51,433,500)
   
50,425,000
   
50,425,000
         
 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (Identified cost $87,403,000)
   
87,403,000
         
 
 
Total Investments – (115.62%) – (Identified cost $378,777,207) – (c)
 
 
546,565,265 
 
Liabilities Less Other Assets – (15.62%)
   
(73,831,055)
 
Net Assets – (100.00%)
 
$
472,734,210 
 
 
 
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
   
 
 
 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
   
 
*
 
Non-Income producing security.
 
         
 
(a)
 
These securities are subject to Rule 144A.  The Board of Directors of the Fund has determined that there is sufficient liquidity in these securities to realize current valuations.  These securities amounted to $1,232,692 or 0.26% of the Fund's net assets as of December 31, 2010.
 
         
 
(b)
 
Restricted Security – See Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
         
 
(c)
 
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $381,345,068.  At December 31, 2010 unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities for federal income tax purposes is as follows:
 
         
 
Unrealized appreciation
 
$
166,674,172 
 
 
Unrealized depreciation
   
(1,453,975)
 
 
Net unrealized appreciation
 
$
165,220,197 
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
 



 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
December 31, 2010

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (98.33%)
 
 
ENERGY – (6.66%)
 
 
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  (Canada)
   
123,500
 
$
5,485,870
 
 
Total Energy
   
5,485,870
 
 
FINANCIALS – (89.00%)
 
 
Banks – (17.10%)
 
 
Commercial Banks – (17.10%)
 
 
Banco Santander Brasil S.A., ADS  (Brazil)
   
20,000
   
272,000
 
 
ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR  (India)
   
18,400
   
931,776
 
 
SKBHC Holdings LLC  *(a)
   
122
   
395,726
 
 
State Bank of India Ltd., GDR  (India)
   
50,948
   
6,597,766
 
 
U.S. Bancorp
   
14,500
   
391,065
 
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
   
177,500
   
5,500,725
 
   
14,089,058
 
 
 
Diversified Financials – (40.72%)
 
 
Capital Markets – (21.96%)
 
 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
   
19,340
   
1,113,017
 
 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
   
142,100
   
4,291,420
 
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A  (Canada)
   
96,700
   
3,219,143
 
 
Charles Schwab Corp.
   
20,100
   
343,911
 
 
GAM Holding Ltd.  (Switzerland)  *
   
63,810
   
1,054,401
 
 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
   
19,520
   
3,282,483
 
 
Julius Baer Group Ltd.  (Switzerland)
   
93,910
   
4,399,206
 
 
T. Rowe Price Group Inc.
   
6,060
   
391,052
 
 
18,094,633
 
 
 
Consumer Finance – (8.31%)
 
 
American Express Co. (b)
   
149,800
   
6,429,416
 
 
First Marblehead Corp.  *
   
194,994
   
423,137
 
 
6,852,553
 
 
 
Diversified Financial Services – (10.45%)
 
 
Bank of America Corp.
   
14,486
   
193,243
 
 
Cielo S.A.  (Brazil)
   
69,500
   
563,117
 
 
Moody's Corp.
   
47,100
   
1,250,034
 
 
Oaktree Capital Group LLC, Class A  (a)
   
126,700
   
4,497,850
 
 
RHJ International  (Belgium)  *
   
62,000
   
513,674
 
 
Visa Inc., Class A
   
22,600
   
1,590,588
 
 
8,608,506
 
   
33,555,692
 
 
 
Insurance – (31.18%)
 
 
Life & Health Insurance – (2.74%)
 
 
China Life Insurance Co., Ltd., ADR  (China)
   
36,933
   
2,259,192
 
 
Multi-line Insurance – (7.02%)
 
 
Loews Corp. (b)
   
148,600
   
5,782,026
 
 
Property & Casualty Insurance – (9.80%)
 
 
ACE Ltd.
   
15,500
   
964,875
 
 
Markel Corp.  *
   
10,700
   
4,045,991
 
 
Progressive Corp. (Ohio)
   
154,100
   
3,061,967
 
 
8,072,833
 
 
 


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2010 

 
Shares/Principal
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (CONTINUED)
 
 
Insurance – (Continued)
 
 
Reinsurance – (11.62%)
 
 
Everest Re Group, Ltd.
   
27,300
 
$
2,315,586
 
 
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
   
140,737
   
7,264,844
 
 
9,580,430
 
   
25,694,481
 
 
Total Financials
   
73,339,231
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – (2.67%)
 
 
Commercial & Professional Services – (2.67%)
 
 
D&B Corp.
   
26,800
   
2,200,012
 
 
Total Industrials
   
2,200,012
 
           
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK – (Identified cost $58,783,844)
   
81,025,113
 
           
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (1.21%)
 
 
Banc of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.25%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $191,004 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 2.104%-6.50%, 06/01/25-12/01/40, total market value $194,820)
 
$
191,000
   
191,000
 
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.16%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $230,003 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 3.50%-6.50%, 12/01/25-01/01/41, total market value $234,600)
   
230,000
   
230,000
 
 
Mizuho Securities USA Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.24%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $574,011 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency obligations in a pooled cash account, 3.125%-7.50%, 01/31/12-05/15/37, total market value $585,480)
   
574,000
   
574,000
 
           
 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (Identified cost $995,000)
   
995,000
 
           
           
 
Total Investments – (99.54%) – (Identified cost $59,778,844) – (c)
   
82,020,113
 
 
Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.46%)
   
382,458
 
 
Net Assets – (100.00%)
 
$
82,402,571
 
 
 
 
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
   
       
 
ADS: American Depositary Share
   
       
 
GDR: Global Depositary Receipt
   
       
 
*              Non-Income producing security.
 
         
 
(a)    Restricted Security – See Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
         
  (b)   A portion of these securities is pledged to cover unfunded capital commitments at December 31, 2010.   
         
 
(c)   Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $60,471,943.  At December 31, 2010 unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities for federal income tax purposes is as follows:
 
         
 
Unrealized appreciation
 
$
26,696,204
 
 
Unrealized depreciation
   
(5,148,034)
 
 
Net unrealized appreciation
 
$
21,548,170
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
 

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
December 31, 2010

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (85.08%)
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – (0.63%)
 
 
Consumer Durables & Apparel – (0.63%)
 
 
Homebuilding – (0.63%)
 
 
Toll Brothers, Inc.  *
   
8,400
 
$
159,600
 
 
Total Consumer Discretionary
   
159,600
 
 
FINANCIALS – (72.68%)
 
 
Real Estate – (72.68%)
 
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (62.18%)
 
 
Diversified REITs – (2.27%)
 
 
Vornado Realty Trust
   
6,870
   
572,477
 
 
Industrial REITs – (4.72%)
 
 
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
   
120,000
   
637,200
 
 
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
   
13,100
   
554,392
 
 
1,191,592
 
 
 
Office REITs – (25.26%)
 
 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
   
18,600
   
1,362,636
 
 
Boston Properties, Inc.
   
6,500
   
559,650
 
 
Coresite Realty Corp.
   
54,200
   
739,288
 
 
Corporate Office Properties Trust
   
17,490
   
611,276
 
 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
   
11,800
   
608,172
 
 
Douglas Emmett, Inc.
   
42,800
   
710,480
 
 
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
   
52,800
   
1,123,056
 
 
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
   
21,000
   
668,850
 
 
6,383,408
 
 
 
Residential REITs – (11.22%)
 
 
American Campus Communities, Inc.
   
45,600
   
1,448,256
 
 
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
   
8,790
   
1,003,994
 
 
UDR, Inc.
   
16,300
   
383,376
 
 
2,835,626
 
 
 
Retail REITs – (9.19%)
 
 
Federal Realty Investment Trust
   
4,150
   
323,409
 
 
Regency Centers Corp.
   
23,600
   
996,864
 
 
Simon Property Group, Inc.
   
6,292
   
625,991
 
 
Taubman Centers, Inc.
   
7,460
   
376,581
 
 
2,322,845
 
 
 
Specialized REITs – (9.52%)
 
 
Cogdell Spencer, Inc.
   
69,583
   
403,581
 
 
Entertainment Properties Trust
   
16,000
   
740,000
 
 
LaSalle Hotel Properties
   
16,400
   
432,960
 
 
Ventas, Inc.
   
15,820
   
830,234
 
 
2,406,775
 
 
15,712,723
 
 
 
Real Estate Management & Development – (10.50%)
 
 
Real Estate Operating Companies – (9.36%)
 
 
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.  *
   
21,900
   
468,879
 
 
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A  *
   
113,680
   
1,897,319
 
 
2,366,198
 
 
     


 
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 DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.   Schedule of Investments
 DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)   December 31, 2010
 
 
 
Shares/Principal
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (CONTINUED)
 
 
Real Estate – (Continued)
 
 
Real Estate Management & Development – (Continued)
 
 
Real Estate Services – (1.14%)
 
 
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., Class A  *
   
14,000
 
$
286,720
 
 
2,652,918
 
 
18,365,641
 
 
Total Financials
   
18,365,641
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – (3.44%)
 
 
Transportation – (3.44%)
 
 
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
   
21,700
   
868,651
 
 
Total Industrials
   
868,651
 
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – (8.33%)
 
 
American Tower Corp., Class A  *
   
12,300
   
635,172
 
 
Crown Castle International Corp.  *
   
17,350
   
760,450
 
 
SBA Communications Corp., Class A  *
   
17,300
   
708,435
 
 
Total Telecommunication Services
   
2,104,057
 
           
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK – (Identified cost $17,692,295)
   
21,497,949
 
           
PREFERRED STOCK – (7.86%)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (7.86%)
 
 
Real Estate – (7.86%)
 
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (7.86%)
 
 
Industrial REITs – (1.13%)
 
 
AMB Property Corp., 6.75%, Series M
   
11,900
   
285,243
 
 
Office REITs – (5.95%)
 
 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 7.00%, Series D, Conv. Pfd.
   
33,272
   
823,482
 
 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 5.50%, Series D, Cum. Conv. Pfd.
   
5,700
   
181,510
 
 
SL Green Realty Corp., 7.625%, Series C
   
19,930
   
499,495
 
 
1,504,487
 
 
 
Retail REITs – (0.78%)
 
 
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., 7.375%, Series D
   
8,280
   
195,843
 
 
Total Financials
   
1,985,573
 
           
 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK – (Identified cost $940,569)
   
1,985,573
 
           
CONVERTIBLE BONDS – (2.68%)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (2.68%)
 
 
Real Estate – (2.68%)
 
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (2.23%)
 
 
Office REITs – (2.23%)
 
 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 144A Conv. Sr. Notes, 5.50%, 04/15/29   (a)
 
$
344,000
   
461,820
 
 
SL Green Realty Corp., 144A Conv. Sr. Notes, 3.00%, 03/30/27    (a)
   
104,000
   
102,180
 
 
564,000
 
 
 
Real Estate Management & Development – (0.45%)
 
 
Real Estate Operating Companies – (0.45%)
 
 
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Conv. Sr. Notes, 5.00%, 10/15/16
   
80,000
   
114,100
 
 
Total Financials
   
678,100
 
           
 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS – (Identified cost $526,554)
   
678,100
 
           

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Schedule of Investments
DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO - (CONTINUED)
December 31, 2010 

 
Principal
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (4.19%)
 
 
Banc of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.25%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $203,004 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 2.104%-6.50%, 06/01/25-12/01/40, total market value $207,060)
 
$
203,000
 
$
203,000
 
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.16%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $245,003 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 3.50%-6.50%, 12/01/25-01/01/41, total market value $249,900)
   
245,000
   
245,000
 
 
Mizuho Securities USA Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.24%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $612,012 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency obligations in a pooled cash account, 3.125%-7.50%, 01/31/12-05/15/37, total market value $624,240)
   
612,000
   
612,000
 
           
 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (Identified cost $1,060,000)
   
1,060,000
 
           
           
 
Total Investments – (99.81%) – (Identified cost $20,219,418) – (b)
   
25,221,622
 
 
Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.19%)
   
47,664
 
 
Net Assets – (100.00%)
 
$
25,269,286
 
 
 
 
*    Non-Income producing security.
 
         
 
(a)         These securities are subject to Rule 144A.  The Board of Directors of the Fund has determined that there is sufficient
      liquidity in these securities to realize current valuations.  These securities amounted to $564,000 or 2.23% of the Fund's
      net assets as of December 31, 2010.
 
         
 
(b)        Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $21,614,504 At December 31, 2010 unrealized appreciation
             (depreciation) of securities for federal income tax purposes is as follows:
 
         
 
Unrealized appreciation
 
$
4,821,698 
 
 
Unrealized depreciation
   
(1,214,580)
 
 
Net unrealized appreciation
 
$
3,607,118 
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
 


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
 
At December 31, 2010

     
Davis Value
Portfolio
   
Davis Financial
Portfolio
   
Davis Real Estate
Portfolio
 
ASSETS:
                                     
Investments in securities at value* (see accompanying Schedules of Investments)
 
$
546,565,265 
 
$
82,020,113 
   
$
25,221,622 
 
Cash
   
6,081 
     
2,061 
   
3,922 
 
Receivables:
                                     
 
Capital stock sold
   
57,661 
   
4,968 
   
15,397 
 
 
Dividends and interest
   
551,202 
   
27,530 
   
118,423 
 
 
Investment securities sold
   
260,909 
   
455,691 
   
– 
 
Prepaid expenses
   
7,862 
   
1,235 
   
466 
 
 
Total assets
   
547,448,980 
   
82,511,598 
   
25,359,830 
 
LIABILITIES:
                                     
Payables:
                                     
 
Capital stock redeemed
   
74,260,411 
   
43,757 
   
51,460 
 
 
Investment securities purchased
   
132,874 
   
– 
   
– 
 
Accrued audit fees
   
13,900 
   
12,100 
   
12,100 
 
Accrued management fees
   
260,962 
   
39,439 
   
13,924 
 
Other accrued expenses
   
46,623 
   
13,731 
   
13,060 
 
 
Total liabilities
   
74,714,770 
   
109,027 
   
90,544 
 
                     
NET ASSETS
 
$
472,734,210 
 
$
82,402,571 
 
$
25,269,286 
 
                     
SHARES OUTSTANDING
   
39,497,648 
   
7,488,987 
   
2,908,309 
 
                                         
NET ASSET VALUE, offering, and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Shares outstanding)
 
$
11.97 
 
$
11.00 
 
$
8.69 
   
                                       
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
                                     
Par value of shares of capital stock
 
$
39,498 
 
$
7,489 
 
$
2,908 
 
                     
Additional paid-in capital
   
316,660,454 
   
71,670,142 
   
35,769,746 
 
                   
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income
   
(1,425,334)
   
853,377 
   
(1,276)
 
                   
Accumulated net realized losses from investments
   
(10,336,998)
   
(12,370,712)
   
(15,503,918)
 
                   
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
167,796,590 
   
22,242,275 
   
5,001,826 
 
 
Net Assets
 
$
472,734,210 
 
$
82,402,571 
 
$
25,269,286 
 
                                         
*Including:
                                     
 
Cost of investments
 
$
378,777,207 
 
$
59,778,844 
 
$
20,219,418 
 
                   
 
Cost and market value of repurchase agreements (if greater than 10% of net assets)
   
87,403,000 
   
– 
   
– 
 
                                         
                                         
See Notes to Financial Statements
                                         


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Statements of Operations
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010
 
 
     
Davis Value
Portfolio
   
Davis Financial
Portfolio
   
Davis Real Estate
Portfolio
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
 
Income:
                   
Dividends*
 
$
8,019,447 
   
$
1,356,663 
 
$
559,207 
 
Interest
   
482,376 
   
3,219 
   
33,745 
 
 
Total income
   
8,501,823 
   
1,359,882 
   
592,952 
 
                       
Expenses:
                   
Management fees (Note 3)
   
2,827,394 
   
445,386 
   
136,388 
 
Custodian fees
   
104,315 
   
27,465 
   
18,305 
 
Transfer agent fees
   
17,703 
   
8,350 
   
5,651 
 
Audit fees
   
20,400 
     
18,000 
   
18,000 
 
Legal fees
   
15,100 
   
2,384 
   
720 
 
Accounting fees (Note 3)
   
6,750 
   
2,004 
   
2,004 
 
Reports to shareholders
   
95,000 
   
24,150 
   
5,800 
 
Directors’ fees and expenses
   
114,072 
   
20,397 
   
8,410 
 
Registration and filing fees
   
303 
   
49 
   
15 
 
Miscellaneous
   
16,819 
   
7,782 
   
6,761 
 
Total expenses
   
3,217,856 
   
555,967 
   
202,054 
 
Expenses paid indirectly (Note 4)
   
(14)
   
(3)
   
(2)
 
 
Net expenses
   
3,217,842 
   
555,964 
   
202,052 
 
Net investment income
   
5,283,981 
   
803,918 
   
390,900 
 
                       
                       
REALIZED & UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
                   
Net realized gain (loss) from:
                   
 
Investment transactions
   
31,050,561 
   
1,263,561 
   
167,089 
 
 
Foreign currency transactions
   
(62)
   
(12,825)
   
– 
 
Net realized gain
   
31,050,499 
   
1,250,736 
   
167,089 
 
Net increase in unrealized appreciation
   
28,380,743 
   
6,094,685 
   
3,843,814 
 
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
59,431,242 
   
7,345,421 
   
4,010,903 
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
64,715,223 
  
$
8,149,339 
 
$
4,401,803 
 
                       
*Net of foreign taxes withheld as follows
 
$
121,773 
 
$
27,900 
 
$
395 
 
                       
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010

     
Davis Value
Portfolio
   
Davis Financial
Portfolio
   
Davis Real Estate
Portfolio
 
                                         
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
 
$
5,283,981 
 
$
803,918 
 
$
390,900 
 
                   
Net realized gain from investments and foreign currency transactions
   
31,050,499 
   
1,250,736 
   
167,089 
 
                   
Net increase in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
28,380,743 
   
6,094,685 
   
3,843,814 
 
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
64,715,223 
   
8,149,339 
   
4,401,803 
 
                                         
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
                                     
Net investment income
   
(6,868,898)
   
(650,801)
   
(470,072)
 
                                         
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions (Note 5)
   
(104,516,079)
   
(12,933,188)
   
(2,228,798)
 
 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
   
(46,669,754)
   
(5,434,650)
   
1,702,933 
 
                                         
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year
   
519,403,964 
   
87,837,221 
   
23,566,353 
 
End of year*
 
$
472,734,210 
 
$
82,402,571 
 
$
25,269,286 
 
                                         
*Including undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income of
 
$
(1,425,334)
 
$
853,377 
 
$
(1,276)
 
                                         
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
For the year ended December 31, 2009

     
Davis Value
Portfolio
   
Davis Financial
Portfolio
   
Davis Real Estate
Portfolio
 
                                         
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
 
$
3,837,745 
 
$
489,320 
 
$
523,044 
 
                   
Net realized loss from investments and foreign currency transactions
   
(40,978,639)
   
(8,123,742)
   
(12,772,190)
 
                   
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
155,373,588 
   
34,312,747 
   
17,711,950 
 
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
118,232,694 
   
26,678,325 
   
5,462,804 
 
                                         
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
                                     
Net investment income
   
(3,982,003)
   
(629,608)
   
(513,936)
 
                                         
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions (Note 5)
   
72,001,466 
   
4,467,751 
   
(713,924)
 
 
Total increase in net assets
   
186,252,157 
   
30,516,468 
   
4,234,944 
 
                                         
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year
   
333,151,807 
   
57,320,753 
   
19,331,409 
 
End of year*
 
$
519,403,964 
 
$
87,837,221 
 
$
23,566,353 
 
                                         
*Including undistributed net investment income of
 
$
126,666 
 
$
478,082 
 
$
7,288 
 
                                         
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc. (a Maryland corporation), consists of three series of funds, Davis Value Portfolio, Davis Financial Portfolio, and Davis Real Estate Portfolio (collectively “Funds”).  Davis Value Portfolio and Davis Financial Portfolio are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“40 Act”), as amended, as diversified, open-end management investment companies.  Davis Real Estate Portfolio is registered under the 40 Act, as amended, as a non-diversified, open-end management investment company. Only insurance companies, for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, may purchase shares of the Funds.  The Funds account separately for the assets, liabilities, and operations of each series.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of financial statements.

Security Valuation - The Funds calculate the net asset value of their shares as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“Exchange”), normally 4:00 P.M. Eastern time, on each day the Exchange is open for business.  Securities listed on the Exchange (and other national exchanges) are valued at the last reported sales price on the day of valuation.  Securities traded in the over-the-counter market (e.g. NASDAQ) and listed securities for which no sale was reported on that date are stated at the average of closing bid and asked prices.  Securities traded on foreign exchanges are valued based upon the last sales price on the principal exchange on which the security is traded prior to the time when the Funds’ assets are valued.  Securities (including restricted securities) for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value.  Securities whose values have been materially affected by what Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. (“Davis Advisors” or “Adviser”), the Funds’ investment adviser, identifies as a significant event occurring before the Funds’ assets are valued but after the close of their respective exchanges will be fair valued.  Fair value is determined in good faith using consistently applied procedures under the supervision of the Board of Directors.  Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.  These valuation procedures are reviewed and subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Value Measurements - Fair value is defined as the price that the Funds would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used to determine the fair value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
        Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Value Measurements – (Continued)

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2010 in valuing each Fund’s investments carried at value:

 
Investments in Securities at Value
           
 
Davis
 
Davis
 
Davis
 
Value
 
Financial
 
Real Estate
 
Portfolio
 
Portfolio
 
Portfolio
Valuation inputs
               
Level 1 – Quoted prices:
               
Equity securities:
               
Consumer discretionary
$
26,030,242
 
$
 
$
159,600
Consumer staples
 
77,607,567
   
   
Energy
 
71,656,234
   
5,485,870
   
Financials
 
128,344,069
   
68,445,655
   
20,169,704
Health care
 
59,877,386
   
   
Industrials
 
28,813,289
   
2,200,012
   
868,651
Information technology
 
23,273,343
   
   
Materials
 
40,608,260
   
   
Telecommunication services
 
1,506,895
   
   
2,104,057
                  Total Level 1
 
457,717,285
   
76,131,537
   
23,302,012
                 
Level 2 – Other Significant Observable Inputs:
               
Convertible debt securities
 
1,444,980
   
   
678,100
Equity securities:
               
Financials
 
   
4,497,850
   
181,510
Short-term securities
 
87,403,000
   
995,000
   
1,060,000
Total Level 2
 
88,847,980
   
5,492,850
   
1,919,610
                 
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs:
               
Equity securities:
               
Financials
 
   
395,726
   
                  Total
$
546,565,265
 
$
82,020,113
 
$
25,221,622
                 
                 
Level 2 to Level 1 transfers*:
               
Consumer discretionary
$
1,073,358
 
$
 
$
Consumer staples
 
5,590,274
   
   
Energy
 
4,073,166
   
   
Financials
 
5,893,843
   
8,165,841
   
Industrials
 
12,184,155
   
   
Materials
 
7,437,176
   
   
              Total
$
36,251,972
 
$
8,165,841
 
$
                 
                 

*Application of fair value procedures for securities traded on foreign exchanges triggered transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets during the year ended December 31, 2010.


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Value Measurements – (Continued)

The following table reconciles the valuation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value for the year ended December 31, 2010:

   
Davis Financial
Portfolio
Investment Securities:
     
Beginning balance
 
$
         –
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
   
(213,086)
Net purchases (sales)
   
608,812
Ending balance
 
$
395,726
       

The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges.  Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are included in the related amounts on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Master Repurchase Agreements - The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into one or more master repurchase agreement accounts.  These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements, secured by U.S. Government securities.  A custodian bank holds securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements until the agreements mature.  Each agreement requires that the market value of the collateral be sufficient to cover payments of interest and principal; however, in the event of default by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

Currency Translation - The market values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in the financial statements after translation to the U.S. Dollar based upon the mean between the bid and offered quotations of the currencies against U.S. Dollars on the date of valuation.  The cost basis of such assets and liabilities is determined based upon historical exchange rates.  Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect as accrued or incurred.

Foreign Currency - The Funds may enter into forward purchases or sales of foreign currencies to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities against declines in market value relative to the U.S. Dollar.  Forward currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Funds as an unrealized gain or loss.  When the forward currency contract is closed, the Funds record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the forward currency contract at the time it was opened and value at the time it was closed.  Investments in forward currency contracts may expose the Funds to risks resulting from unanticipated movements in foreign currency exchange rates or failure of the counter-party to the agreement to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from the sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books, and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.  Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.  The Funds include foreign currency gains and losses realized on the sale of investments together with market gains and losses on such investments in the Statements of Operations.


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Federal Income Taxes - It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments not offset by loss carryovers, to shareholders.  Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.  The Adviser has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that as of December 31, 2010, no provision for income tax would be required in the Funds’ financial statements.  The Funds’ federal and state (Arizona and Maryland) income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.  The earliest tax year that remains subject to examination by these jurisdictions is 2007.  The Funds have available for federal income tax purposes unused capital loss carryforwards as follows:


 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
 
Davis
 
Davis
 
Davis
 
Value
 
Financial
 
Real Estate
 
Portfolio
 
Portfolio
 
Portfolio
Expiring
               
12/31/2016
$
 
$
3,410,000
 
$
2,447,000
12/31/2017
 
9,111,000
   
8,268,000
   
11,662,000
Total
$
9,111,000
 
$
11,678,000
 
$
14,109,000
                 
                 
Utilized in 2010
$
21,334,000
 
$
1,329,000
 
$
138,000
                 

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010.   The Act makes changes to several tax rules impacting the Funds. In general, the provisions of the Act will be effective for the Funds’ fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Although the Act provides several benefits, including the unlimited carryforward of future capital losses, there may be a greater likelihood that all or a portion of each Fund’s pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may expire without being utilized due to the fact that post-enactment capital losses get utilized before pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards. Relevant information regarding the impact of the Act on the Funds, if any, will be contained within the “Federal Income Taxes” section of the Notes to Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.

Securities Transactions and Related Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) with realized gain or loss on the sale of securities being determined based upon identified cost.  Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Dividend income from REIT securities may include return of capital.  Upon notification from the issuer, the amount of the return of capital is reclassified to adjust dividend income, reduce the cost basis, and/or adjust realized gain/loss.  Interest income, which includes accretion of discount and amortization of premium, is accrued as earned.


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses), and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments may differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company shares, and partnership income. The character of dividends and distributions made during the fiscal year from net investment income and net realized securities gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.  Also, due to the timing of dividends and distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which income or realized gain was recorded by the Funds.  The Funds adjust certain components of capital to reflect permanent differences between financial statement amounts and net income and realized gains/losses determined in accordance with income tax rules.  Accordingly, during the year ended December 31, 2010, for Davis Value Portfolio, amounts have been reclassified to reflect a decrease in overdistributed net investment income of $32,917 and a corresponding increase in accumulated net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions; for Davis Financial Portfolio, amounts have been reclassified to reflect an increase in undistributed net investment income of $222,178, an increase in accumulated net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions of $222,132, and a decrease in paid in capital of $46; for Davis Real Estate Portfolio, amounts have been reclassified to reflect a decrease in overdistributed net investment income of $70,608 and a corresponding decrease in paid in capital.  The Funds’ net assets have not been affected by these reclassifications.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was as follows:

 
Ordinary
Income
 
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
Return of
Capital
 
Total
 
Davis Value Portfolio
                       
2010
$
6,868,898
 
$
 
$
 
$
6,868,898
 
2009
 
3,982,003
   
   
   
3,982,003
 
                         
Davis Financial Portfolio
                       
2010
 
650,801
   
   
   
650,801
 
2009
 
629,608
   
   
   
629,608
 
                         
Davis Real Estate Portfolio
                       
2010
 
470,072
   
   
   
470,072
 
2009
 
513,936
   
   
   
513,936
 

As of December 31, 2010, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

 
Davis
Value
Portfolio
 
Davis
Financial
Portfolio
 
Davis
Real Estate
Portfolio
 
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment
income
$
(57,474)
 
$
857,441
 
$
            –
 
Accumulated net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions
 
(9,111,145)
   
(11,677,614)    
   
(14,108,832)  
 
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
 
165,228,729        
   
21,549,176    
   
3,606,740
 
Total
$
156,060,110        
 
$
10,729,003   
 
$
(10,502,092)  
 
                   
                   
 
 
Indemnification - Under the Funds’ organizational documents, their officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds.  In addition, some of the Funds’ contracts with their service providers contain general indemnification clauses.  The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Funds cannot be determined and the Funds have no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements - In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Directors Fees and Expenses - The Funds set up a Rabbi Trust to provide for the deferred compensation plan for Independent Directors that enables them to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of annual fees they are entitled to receive. The value of an eligible Director’s account is based upon years of service and fees paid to each Director during the years of service. The amount paid to the Director by the Trust under the plan will be determined based upon the performance of the Davis Funds in which the amounts are invested.
 
Unfunded Captial Commitments - Unfunded capital commitments represent agreements which obligate a fund to meet capital calls in the future. Payments would be made when a capital call is requested. Capital calls can only be made if and when certain requirements have been fulfilled; thus, the timing and the amount of such capital calls cannot readily be determined. Unfunded capital commitments are recorded when capital calls are requested. As of December 31, 2010, unfunded capital commitments in Davis Financial Portfolio amounted to $1,291,188.

NOTE 2 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) during the year ended December 31, 2010 were as follows:

 
Davis
 
Davis
 
Davis
 
 
Value
 
Financial
 
Real Estate
 
 
Portfolio
 
Portfolio
 
Portfolio
 
Cost of purchases
$
100,313,108
 
$
1,369,704
 
$
9,875,366
 
Proceeds of sales
 
198,766,570
   
14,702,556
   
10,533,846
 

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Advisory fees are paid monthly to the Adviser.  The annual rate for each Fund is 0.55% of the average net assets.

Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. (“BFDS”) is the Funds’ primary transfer agent.  State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”) is the Funds’ primary accounting provider.  Fees for such services are included in the custodian fee as State Street Bank also serves as the Funds’ custodian.  The Adviser is also paid for certain accounting services.  The fee paid to the Adviser for these services for the year ended December 31, 2010 for Davis Value Portfolio, Davis Financial Portfolio, and Davis Real Estate Portfolio amounted to $6,750, $2,004, and $2,004, respectively.  Certain directors and officers of the Funds are also directors and officers of the general partner of the Adviser.

Davis Selected Advisers-NY, Inc. (“DSA-NY”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, acts as sub-adviser to the Funds.  DSA-NY performs research and portfolio management services for the Funds under a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Adviser.  The Funds pay no fees directly to DSA-NY.

NOTE 4 - EXPENSES PAID INDIRECTLY

Under an agreement with State Street Bank, custodian fees are reduced for earnings on cash balances maintained at the custodian by the Funds. Such reductions amounted to $14, $3, and $2 for Davis Value Portfolio, Davis Financial Portfolio, and Davis Real Estate Portfolio, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2010.

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 5 - CAPITAL STOCK

At December 31, 2010, there were 5 billion shares of capital stock ($0.001 par value per share) authorized. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

   
Year ended December 31, 2010
     
Davis Value
Portfolio
   
Davis Financial
Portfolio
   
Davis Real Estate
Portfolio
Shares sold
   
5,615,497
   
1,402,090
   
352,772
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
   
573,843
   
59,325
   
58,913
     
6,189,340
   
1,461,415
   
411,685
Shares redeemed
   
(14,994,784)
   
(2,770,797)
   
(690,084)
 
Net decrease
   
(8,805,444)
   
(1,309,382)
   
(278,399)
                     
Proceeds from shares sold
 
$
58,765,835
 
$
14,260,345
 
$
2,867,737
Proceeds from shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
   
6,868,898
   
650,801
   
470,072
     
65,634,733
   
14,911,146
   
3,337,809
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(170,150,812)
   
(27,844,334)
   
(5,566,607)
 
Net decrease
 
$
(104,516,079)
 
$
(12,933,188)
 
$
(2,228,798)
                     
   
Year ended December 31, 2009
     
Davis Value
Portfolio
   
Davis Financial
Portfolio
   
Davis Real Estate
Portfolio
Shares sold
   
16,029,614
   
3,303,661
   
708,612
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
   
368,022
   
63,087
   
102,105
     
16,397,636
   
3,366,748
   
810,717
Shares redeemed
   
(8,410,774)
   
(2,616,379)
   
(956,040)
 
Net increase (decrease)
   
7,986,862
   
750,369
   
(145,323)
                     
Proceeds from shares sold
 
$
142,471,775
 
$
26,457,753
 
$
4,050,873
Proceeds from shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
   
3,982,003
   
629,608
   
513,936
     
146,453,778
   
27,087,361
   
4,564,809
Cost of shares redeemed
   
(74,452,312)
   
(22,619,610)
   
(5,278,733)
 
Net increase (decrease)
 
$
72,001,466
 
$
4,467,751
 
$
(713,924)

NOTE 6 - BANK BORROWINGS

Each Fund may borrow up to 5% of its assets from a bank to purchase portfolio securities, or for temporary and emergency purposes.  The purchase of securities with borrowed funds creates leverage in the Fund.  Each Fund has entered into an agreement, which enables it to participate with certain other funds managed by the Adviser in an unsecured line of credit with a bank, which permits borrowings up to $50 million, collectively.  Interest is charged based on its borrowings, at a rate equal to the higher of the Federal Funds Rate or the Overnight Libor Rate, plus 1.25%.  The Funds had no borrowings during the year ended December 31, 2010.


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 7 - RESTRICTED SECURITIES

Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale.  They are valued under methods approved by the Board of Directors as reflecting fair value.  The aggregate value of restricted securities in Davis Value Portfolio amounted to $2,227,672 or 0.47% of the Fund’s net assets as of December 31, 2010.  The aggregate value of restricted securities in Davis Financial Portfolio amounted to $4,893,576 or 5.94% of the Fund’s net assets as of December 31, 2010.

Information regarding restricted securities is as follows:


Fund
 
Security
 
Acquisition
Date
 
Principal
 
    Shares/
      Units
 
Cost per
Share/Unit
 
Valuation per 
Share/Unit as of
December 31, 2010
                             
Davis Value
Portfolio
 
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., 144A
 
02/23/10
 
NA
 
2,490
 
$
355.00
 
$
411.33
                             
Davis Value
Portfolio
 
Sino-Forest Corp., Conv. Sr. Notes, 5.00%, 08/01/13
 
07/17/08
 
$    736,000
 
7,360
 
$
100.00
 
$
135.19
                             
Davis Value
Portfolio
 
Sino-Forest Corp., 144A
 
12/11/09
 
NA
 
8,900
 
$
15.85
 
$
23.42
                             
Davis
Financial
Portfolio
 
Oaktree Capital Group LLC,
Class A
 
05/21/07
 
NA
 
126,700
 
$
23.84
 
$
35.50
                             
Davis
Financial
Portfolio
 
SKBHC Holdings LLC
 
11/08/10
 
NA
 
122
 
$
5,000.01
 
$
3,250.00
 
 

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Financial Highlights
DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO

The following financial information represents selected data for each share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                                         
 
Year ended  December 31,
 
     
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
 
$
10.75 
 
$
8.26 
 
$
14.48 
 
$
14.58 
 
$
12.77 
 
                                                         
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net Investment Income
 
0.11 
 
0.08 
 
0.13 
 
0.17 
 
0.11 
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
1.26 
 
2.49 
 
(6.00)
 
0.51 
 
1.81 
 
 
Total from Investment Operations
 
1.37 
 
2.57 
 
(5.87)
 
0.68 
 
1.92 
 
                                                         
Dividends and Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends from Net Investment Income
 
(0.15)
 
(0.08)
 
(0.12)
 
(0.17)
 
(0.11)
 
Distributions from Realized Gains
 
– 
 
– 
 
(0.23)
 
(0.61)
 
–   
 
 
Total Dividends and Distributions
 
(0.15)
 
(0.08)
 
(0.35)
 
(0.78)
 
(0.11)
 
Net Asset Value, End of Period
 
$
11.97  
 
$
10.75 
 
$
8.26 
 
$
14.48 
 
$
14.58 
 
                                                         
Total Returna
 
12.76
%
 
31.16
%
 
(40.32)
%
 
4.64
%
 
15.00
%
 
                                                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                                   
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
 
$
472,734
   
$
519,404
   
$
333,152
   
$
658,699
   
$
771,828
   
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:
                                                   
 
Gross
 
0.63
%
 
0.71
%
 
0.82
%
 
0.81
%
 
0.81
%
 
 
Netb
 
0.63
%
 
0.71
%
 
0.82
%
 
0.81
%
 
0.81
%
 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets
 
1.03
%
 
0.97
%
 
0.98
%
 
1.11
%
 
0.83
%
 
Portfolio Turnover Ratec
 
21
%
 
20
%
 
17
%
 
9
%
 
19
%
 
                                                         
a
Assumes hypothetical initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company’s separate account.  Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.
   
b
The Net Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.
   
c
The lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for a period, divided by the monthly average of the market value of portfolio securities owned during the period.  Securities with a maturity or expiration date at the time of acquisition of one year or less are excluded from the calculation.
   
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Financial Highlights – (Continued)
DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO

The following financial information represents selected data for each share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                                         
 
Year ended  December 31,
 
     
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
 
$
9.98 
 
$
7.12 
 
$
14.27 
 
$
16.29 
 
$
13.83 
 
                                                         
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net Investment Income
 
0.12 
 
0.05 
 
0.08 
 
0.17 
 
0.09 
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
0.99 
 
2.88 
 
(6.76)
 
(1.12)
 
2.47 
 
 
Total from Investment Operations
 
1.11 
 
2.93 
 
(6.68)
 
(0.95)
 
2.56 
 
                                                         
Dividends and Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends from Net Investment Income
 
(0.09)
 
(0.07)
 
– 
 
(0.17)
 
(0.09)
 
Distributions from Realized Gains
 
– 
 
– 
 
(0.47)
 
(0.90)
 
(0.01)
 
 
Total Dividends and Distributions
 
(0.09)
 
(0.07)
 
(0.47)
 
(1.07)
 
(0.10)
 
Net Asset Value, End of Period
 
$
11.00 
 
$
9.98 
 
$
7.12 
 
$
14.27 
 
$
16.29 
 
                                                         
Total Returna
 
11.10
%
 
41.18
%b
 
(46.36)
%
 
(6.05)
%
 
18.50
%
 
                                                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                                   
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
 
$
82,403
   
$
87,837
   
$
57,321
   
$
116,725
   
$
155,807
   
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:
                                                   
 
Gross
 
0.69
%
 
0.78
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.85
%
 
0.84
%
 
 
Netc
 
0.69
%
 
0.78
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.85
%
 
0.84
%
 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets
 
0.99
%
 
0.67
%
 
0.73
%
 
0.97
%
 
0.66
%
 
Portfolio Turnover Rated
 
2
%
 
10
%
 
16
%
 
17
%
 
9
%
 
                                                         
a
Assumes hypothetical initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company’s separate account.  Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.
   
b
Davis Financial Portfolio received a favorable class action settlement from a company that it no longer owns. This settlement had an approximate impact of 0.4% on the investment performance of the Fund in 2009. This was a one-time event that is unlikely to be repeated.
   
c
The Net Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.
   
d
The lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for a period, divided by the monthly average of the market value of portfolio securities owned during the period.  Securities with a maturity or expiration date at the time of acquisition of one year or less are excluded from the calculation.
   
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Financial Highlights – (Continued)
DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO

The following financial information represents selected data for each share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                                         
 
Year ended  December 31,
 
     
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
 
$
7.40 
 
$
5.80 
 
$
11.45 
 
$
20.43 
 
$
17.33 
 
                                                         
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net Investment Income
 
0.13 
 
0.16 
 
0.19 
 
0.42 
 
0.34 
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
1.31 
 
1.60 
 
(5.50)
 
(3.40)
 
5.58 
 
 
Total from Investment Operations
 
1.44 
 
1.76 
 
(5.31)
 
(2.98)
 
5.92 
 
                                                         
Dividends and Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends from Net Investment Income
 
(0.15)
 
(0.16)
 
(0.22)
 
(0.64)
 
(0.60)
 
Distributions from Realized Gains
 
– 
 
– 
 
(0.11)
 
(5.36)
 
(2.22)
 
Return of Capital
 
– 
 
– 
 
(0.01)
 
– 
 
– 
 
 
Total Dividends and Distributions
 
(0.15)
 
(0.16)
 
(0.34)
 
(6.00)
 
(2.82)
 
Net Asset Value, End of Period
 
$
8.69 
 
$
7.40 
 
$
5.80 
 
$
11.45 
 
$
20.43 
 
                                                         
Total Returna
 
19.70
%
 
31.73
%
 
(46.91)
%
 
(15.48)
%
 
34.37
%
 
                                                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                                   
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
 
$
25,269
   
$
23,566
   
$
19,331
   
$
49,548
   
$
89,738
   
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:
                                                   
 
Gross
 
0.81
%
 
0.98
%
 
0.98
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.86
%
 
 
Netb
 
0.81
%
 
0.98
%
 
0.98
%
 
0.87
%
 
0.86
%
 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets
 
1.58
%
 
2.81
%
 
1.84
%
 
1.92
%
 
1.63
%
 
Portfolio Turnover Ratec
 
43
%
 
70
%
 
41
%
 
49
%
 
38
%
 
                                                         
a
Assumes hypothetical initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company’s separate account.  Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.
   
b
The Net Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.
   
c
The lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for a period, divided by the monthly average of the market value of portfolio securities owned during the period.  Securities with a maturity or expiration date at the time of acquisition of one year or less are excluded from the calculation.
   
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
of Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Davis Value Portfolio, Davis Financial Portfolio, and Davis Real Estate Portfolio (each a series of the Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.), including the schedules of investments, as of December 31, 2010, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended.  These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Davis Value Portfolio, Davis Financial Portfolio, and Davis Real Estate Portfolio as of December 31, 2010, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.



KPMG LLP


Denver, Colorado
February 9, 2011

 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Fund Information


Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)

Each Fund designates the following amounts distributed during the calendar year ended December 31, 2010 as dividends eligible for the corporate dividends-received deduction.

   
Davis Value
Portfolio
 
Davis Financial
Portfolio
 
Davis Real Estate
Portfolio
             
Income dividends
$
6,868,898
$
650,801
$
470,072
Income qualifying for corporate dividends-received deduction
$
6,868,898
$
647,927
$
32,799
 
100%
 
100%
 
7%

Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

The Funds have adopted Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures under which the Funds vote proxies relating to securities held by the Funds.  A description of the Funds’ Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Funds toll-free at 1-800-279-0279, (ii) on the Funds’ website at www.davisfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Funds are required to file Form N-PX, with their complete proxy voting record for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year.  The Funds’ Form N-PX filing is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Funds toll-free at 1-800-279-0279, (ii) on the Funds’ website at www.davisfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Form N-Q

The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.  The Funds’ Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-279-0279 or on the Funds’ website at www.davisfunds.com or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  The Funds’ Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 
40

 


DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Matters Submitted to a Vote of Shareholders (Unaudited)
 
 

A special meeting of shareholders was held on November 18, 2010.  The number of votes necessary to conduct the meeting and approve the proposal was obtained.  The results of the votes of shareholders are listed below.
 

     
Davis Value
Portfolio
   
Davis Financial
Portfolio
   
Davis Real Estate
Portfolio
PROPOSAL
Election of Directors
                 
                   
 
Marc Blum
                 
 
For
   
471,572,527
   
73,449,515
   
23,958,514
 
Withheld
   
17,026,929
   
2,034,846
   
1,628,294
 
Christopher Davis
                 
 
For
   
471,503,824
   
73,367,994
   
24,332,566
 
Withheld
   
17,095,632
   
2,116,367
   
1,254,242
 
Andrew Davis
                 
 
For
   
471,616,486
   
73,365,995
   
24,164,567
 
Withheld
   
16,982,970
   
2,118,366
   
1,422,241
 
John Gates Jr.
                 
 
For
   
471,843,570
   
73,377,445
   
24,319,928
 
Withheld
   
16,755,886
   
2,106,916
   
1,266,880
 
Thomas Gayner
                 
 
For
   
471,757,049
   
73,516,253
   
24,332,566
 
Withheld
   
16,842,407
   
1,968,108
   
1,254,242
 
G. Bernard Hamilton
                 
 
For
   
470,145,131
   
73,295,934
   
24,038,919
 
Withheld
   
18,454,325
   
2,188,427
   
1,547,889
 
Samuel Iapalucci
                 
 
For
   
471,546,968
   
73,323,243
   
24,164,567
 
Withheld
   
17,052,488
   
2,161,118
   
1,422,241
 
Robert Morgenthau
                 
 
For
   
471,485,673
   
73,435,705
   
24,240,888
 
Withheld
   
17,113,783
   
2,048,656
   
1,345,920
 
Christian Sonne
                 
 
For
   
470,436,387
   
73,307,594
   
24,026,281
 
Withheld
   
18,163,069
   
2,176,767
   
1,560,527
 
Marsha Williams
                 
 
For
   
471,821,964
   
73,362,265
   
24,268,899
 
Withheld
   
16,777,492
   
2,122,096
   
1,317,909


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Directors and Officers


For the purposes of their service as directors to the Davis Funds, the business address for each of the directors is 2949 E. Elvira Road, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85756. Each Director serves until their retirement, resignation, death or removal. Subject to exceptions and exemptions, which may be granted by the Independent Directors, Directors must retire at the close of business on the last day of the calendar year in which the Director attains age seventy-four (74).

Name
(birthdate)
Position(s)
Held With
Fund
Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
Other Directorships
Held by Director
           
Independent Directors
           
Marc P. Blum
(09/09/42)
Director
Director since 1986
Chief Executive Officer, World Total Return Fund, LLLP; of Counsel to Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger and Hollander, LLC (law firm).
13
Director, Legg Mason Investment Counsel & Trust Company N.A. (asset management company) and Rodney Trust Company (Delaware).
           
John S. Gates, Jr.
(08/02/53)
Director
Director since 2007
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PortaeCo LLC, a private investment company (beginning in 2006); Co-founder of CenterPoint Properties Trust (REIT); Co-chairman and Chief Executive Officer for 22 years (until 2006).
13
 
Director, DCT Industrial Trust (REIT); Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority.
           
Thomas S.
Gayner
(12/16/61)
Director/
Chairman
Director since 2004
President and Chief Investment Officer, Markel Corporation (insurance company).
13
Director, Washington Post Co. (publishing company); Director, Colfax Corp. (engineering and manufacturer of pumps and fluid handling equipment).
           
G. Bernard
Hamilton
(03/18/37)
Director
Director since 1978
Managing General Partner, Avanti Partners, L.P. (investment partnership), retired 2005.
13
none
           
Samuel H.
Iapalucci
(07/19/52)
Director
Director since 2006
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CH2M-HILL Companies, Ltd. (engineering).
13
Director, Trow Global Holdings Inc. (engineering &
consulting).
           
Robert P.
Morgenthau
(03/22/57)
Director
Director since 2002
Chairman, NorthRoad Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) since June 2002.
13
none
           
Christian R.
Sonne
(05/06/36)
Director
(Retired 12/31/10)
Director since 1990
General Partner, Tuxedo Park Associates (land holding and development firm).
13
none
           
Marsha
Williams
(03/28/51)
Director
Director since 1999
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (travel-services provider) since 2007; former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT).
13
Director, Modine Manufacturing, Inc. (heat transfer technology); Director, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, N.V. (industrial construction and engineering); Director, Fifth Third Bancorp (diversified financial services).


 
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DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
Directors and Officers – (Continued)


Name
(birthdate)
Position(s)
Held With
Fund
Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
Other Directorships
Held by Director
           
Inside Directors*
           
Andrew A. Davis
(06/25/63)
Director
Director since 1997
President or Vice President of each Davis Fund and Selected Fund; President, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.
16
Director, the Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios) since 1998.
           
Christopher C. Davis
(07/13/65)
Director
Director since 1997
President or Vice President of each Davis Fund, Selected Fund, and Clipper Fund; Chairman, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser, including sole member of the Adviser’s general partner, Davis Investments, LLC; Employee of Shelby Cullom Davis & Co. (registered broker/dealer).
16
Director, the Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios) since 1998; Director, Washington Post Co. (publishing company).

*   Andrew A. Davis and Christopher C. Davis own partnership units (directly, indirectly, or both) of the Adviser and are considered to be “interested persons” of the Funds as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. Andrew A. Davis and Christopher C. Davis are brothers.

Officers

Christopher C. Davis (born 07/13/65, Davis Funds officer since 1997). See description in the section on Inside Directors.
 
Andrew A. Davis (born 06/25/63, Davis Funds officer since 1997). See description in the section on Inside Directors.

Kenneth C. Eich (born 08/14/53, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Executive Vice President and Principal Executive Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Chief Operating Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Douglas A. Haines (born 03/04/71, Davis Funds officer since 2004). Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President and Director of Fund Accounting, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P.

Sharra L. Haynes (born 09/25/66, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Thomas D. Tays (born 03/07/57, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Vice President and Secretary of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Arthur Don (born 09/24/53, Davis Funds officer since 1991). Assistant Secretary (for clerical purposes only) of each of the Davis Funds and Selected Funds; Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP (law firm); counsel to the Independent Directors and the Davis Funds.

 
43

 


DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.
 


Investment Adviser
 
Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. (Doing business as “Davis Advisors”)
 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
 
Tucson, Arizona 85756
 
(800) 279-0279
 
   
Distributor
 
Davis Distributors, LLC
 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
 
Tucson, Arizona 85756
 
   
Transfer Agent
 
Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.
 
c/o The Davis Funds
 
P.O. Box 8406
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8406
 
   
Custodian
 
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
 
One Lincoln Street
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
 
   
Counsel
 
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
 
Chicago, Illinois 60601
 
   
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
KPMG LLP
 
707 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700
 
Denver, Colorado 80202
 







 

For more information about Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc., including management fee, charges, and expenses, see the current prospectus, which must precede or accompany this report.  The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Funds’ Directors and is available without charge upon request by calling 1-800-279-0279 and on the Funds’ website at www.davisfunds.com.  Quarterly Fact sheets are available on the Funds’ website at www.davisfunds.com.



 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Table of Contents


Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance                                                                                                                          
2
   
Fund Overview                                                                                                                          
4
   
Expense Example                                                                                                                          
6
   
Schedule of Investments                                                                                                                          
7
   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities                                                                                                                          
12
   
Statement of Operations                                                                                                                          
13
   
Statements of Changes in Net Assets                                                                                                                          
14
   
Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                                                          
15
   
Financial Highlights                                                                                                                          
21
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                                                                                          
22
   
Fund Information                                                                                                                          
23
   
Directors and Officers                                                                                                                          
24


This Annual Report is authorized for use by existing shareholders.  Prospective shareholders must receive a current Davis Value Portfolio prospectus, which contains more information about investment strategies, risks, charges, and expenses.  Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

Shares of the Davis Value Portfolio are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 
 

 


DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance


Performance Overview

Davis Value Portfolio delivered a total return on net asset value of 12.76% for the year ended December 31, 2010. Over the same time period, the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“Index”) returned 15.06%. Every sector1 within the Index registered increases over the year. Consumer discretionary, industrials, and materials were the sectors within Index that increased the most. Health care and utilities were the sectors within the Index that increased the least.
 
Factors Impacting the Portfolio’s Performance

The Portfolio had more invested in financials than any other sector and they were the most important contributor2 to the Portfolio’s performance. The Portfolio’s financial companies out-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 17% versus up 11% for the Index) and had a higher relative average weighting (28% versus 16% for the Index). Berkshire Hathaway3, Wells Fargo, and Julius Baer Group were among the most important contributors to performance. Visa was among the most important detractors from performance.

Consumer staple companies were the second most important contributor to the Portfolio’s performance. The Portfolio’s consumer staple companies out-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 18% versus up 14% for the Index) and had a higher relative average weighting (15% versus 11% for the Index). Costco Wholesale was among the most important contributors to performance.

Energy companies made positive contributions to absolute performance, but were the most important reason that the Portfolio lagged the Index. The Portfolio’s energy companies under-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 8% versus up 20% for the Index), but had a higher relative average weighting (16% versus 11% for the Index) in this stronger performing sector. Occidental Petroleum and Canadian Natural Resources were among the most important contributors to performance. EOG Resources, Transocean, and China Coal Energy were among the most important detractors from performance.

Industrial companies also made positive contributions to absolute performance, but were the second most important reason that the Portfolio’s performance lagged the Index. The Portfolio’s industrial companies under-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 16% versus up 27% for the Index) and had a lower relative average weighting (6% versus 11% for the Index) in this stronger performing sector. China Shipping Development was among the most important detractors from performance.

Other important detractors from the Portfolio’s performance included two information technology companies, Hewlett-Packard and Microsoft. Both companies turned in negative returns for the year despite generally positive returns in both the information technology sector and in the overall market.

The Portfolio had approximately 21% of its net assets invested in foreign companies at December 31, 2010. As a whole, those companies out-performed the domestic companies held by the Portfolio.


Davis Value Portfolio’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.  There can be no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its objective. Davis Value Portfolio’s principal risks are: market risk, company risk, financial services risk, foreign country risk, small- and medium-capitalization risk, fees and expenses risk, and headline risk. See the prospectus for a full description of each risk.
 
1     The companies included in the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index are divided into ten sectors.  One or more industry groups make up a sector.
 
2     A company’s or sector’s contribution to or detraction from the Portfolio’s performance is a product both of its appreciation or depreciation and its weighting within the Portfolio.  For example, a 5% holding that rises 20% has twice as much impact as a 1% holding that rises 50%.
 
3     This Management Discussion of Fund Performance discusses a number of individual companies.  The information provided in this report does not provide information reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.  The Schedule of Investments lists the Portfolio’s holdings of each company discussed.
 

 

 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance – (Continued)
 
 

Comparison of a $10,000 investment in Davis Value Portfolio versus the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index over 10 years for an investment made on December 31, 2000

Graph 1
 
Average Annual Total Return for periods ended December 31, 2010
 
     Fund & Benchmark Index
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Since  Fund’s
Inception
(07/01/99)
Gross Expense
Ratio
Net Expense
Ratio
 Davis Value Portfolio
12.76%
1.21%
2.43%
3.14%
0.63%
0.63%
 Standard & Poor’s 500® Index
15.06%
2.29%
1.41%
0.99%
   

The Standard & Poor’s 500® Index is an unmanaged index of 500 selected common stocks, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Index is adjusted for dividends, weighted towards stocks with large market capitalizations, and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks.  Investments cannot be made directly in the Index.
 
The performance data for Davis Value Portfolio contained in this report represents past performance and assumes that all distributions were reinvested, and should not be considered as an indication of future performance from an investment in the Portfolio today.  The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed.  Portfolio performance changes over time and current performance may be higher or lower than stated.  The operating expense ratio may vary in future years.  For more current information please call Davis Funds Investor Services at 1-800-279-0279.
 
Portfolio performance numbers are net of all Portfolio operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account.  If performance included the effect of these additional charges, the return would be lower.



 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Fund Overview
 
December 31, 2010

Portfolio Composition
 
Industry Weightings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
 
(% of 12/31/10 Long Term Portfolio)
           
       
Fund
S&P 500®
Common Stock (U.S.)
75.86%
 
Energy
15.61%
12.03%
Common Stock (Foreign)
20.96%
 
Diversified Financials
13.25%
7.53%
Convertible Bonds (Foreign)
0.21%
 
Health Care
13.04%
10.91%
Convertible Bonds (U.S.)
0.10%
 
Insurance
9.07%
3.90%
Short Term Investments
18.49%
 
Materials
9.06%
3.74%
Other Assets & Liabilities
(15.62)%
 
Food & Staples Retailing
9.04%
2.36%
 
100.00%
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
6.72%
5.87%
     
Information Technology
5.07%
18.65%
     
Banks
4.72%
3.10%
     
Retailing
3.18%
3.71%
     
Transportation
2.74%
2.02%
     
Commercial & Professional Services
2.53%
0.60%
     
Other
2.19%
13.97%
     
Automobiles & Components
1.64%
0.87%
     
Household & Personal Products
1.14%
2.41%
     
Capital Goods
1.00%
8.33%
       
100.00%
100.00%



Top 10 Long Term Holdings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
     
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Food & Staples Retailing
5.01%
Wells Fargo & Co.
Commercial Banks
4.58%
American Express Co.
Consumer Finance
4.28%
CVS Caremark Corp.
Food & Staples Retailing
3.77%
EOG Resources, Inc.
Energy
3.38%
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
Energy
3.28%
Loews Corp.
Multi-line Insurance
3.05%
Merck & Co., Inc.
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
2.95%
Devon Energy Corp.
Energy
2.95%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Energy
2.94%
     





 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Fund Overview – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

New Positions Added (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Highlighted positions are those greater than 0.50% of Fund’s 12/31/10 net assets)
Security
Industry
Date of 1st
Purchase
% of Fund’s
12/31/10
Net Assets
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Materials
08/24/10
0.26%
America Movil SAB de C.V., Series L, ADR
Telecommunication Services
04/21/10
0.32%
Aon Corp.
Insurance Brokers
07/12/10
0.13%
Baxter International Inc.
Health Care Equipment & Services
04/22/10
0.61%
Charles Schwab Corp.
Capital Markets
08/31/10
0.06%
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., 144A
Multi-line Insurance
02/23/10
0.22%
Kraft Foods Inc., Class A
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
12/17/10
0.29%
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Capital Goods
09/20/10
0.63%
Nestle S.A.
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
03/09/10
0.18%
Praxair, Inc.
Materials
05/21/10
0.22%
Roche Holding AG - Genusschein
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology &
   
 
   Life Sciences
07/16/10
0.93%
Schlumberger Ltd.
Energy
06/07/10
0.23%
Unilever NV, NY Shares
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
02/09/10
0.40%
       
       
       
       

Positions Closed (01/01/10-12/31/10)
 (Gains and losses greater than $1,000,000 are highlighted)
Security
  Industry
Date of
Final Sale
   
Realized
Gain (Loss)
ABB Ltd., ADR
Capital Goods
12/01/10
 
$
461,458
AES Corp.
Utilities
02/17/10
 
$
(15,445)
Amazon.com, Inc.
Retailing
07/13/10
   
1,639,800
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B
Property & Casualty Insurance
05/07/10
   
159,903
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Health Care Equipment & Services
07/09/10
   
382,905
CareFusion Corp.
Health Care Equipment & Services
08/13/10
   
51,431
Comcast Corp., Special Class A
Media
02/24/10
   
(440,803)
ConocoPhillips
Energy
07/09/10
   
864,106
Cosco Pacific Ltd.
Transportation
09/17/10
   
(695,400)
DIRECTV, Class A
Media
01/21/10
   
1,491,847
Garmin Ltd.
Consumer Durables & Apparel
01/04/10
   
4,522
H&R Block, Inc.
Consumer Services
09/10/10
   
(140,129)
Harley-Davidson, Inc., Sr. Notes, 15.00%,
 02/01/14
Automobiles & Components
12/08/10
   
564,023
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
Multi-line Insurance
01/13/10
   
1,192,361
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings
Health Care Equipment & Services
05/28/10
   
487,432
Level 3 Communications, Inc., Conv.
Sr. Notes, 10.00%, 05/01/11
Telecommunication Services
05/27/10
   
26,720
News Corp., Class A
Media
09/24/10
   
(754,990)
PACCAR Inc.
Capital Goods
06/10/10
   
436,101
Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Life & Health Insurance
02/01/10
   
(23,370)
UnitedHealth Group Inc.
Health Care Equipment & Services
01/05/10
   
99,533
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B
Transportation
07/23/10
   
320,294
Walt Disney Co.
Media
10/05/10
   
1,970,493
           
           

 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Expense Example


Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs only, including advisory and administrative fees and other Fund expenses. The Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.  The Expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period indicated, which for the Fund is for the six-month period ended December 31, 2010. Please note that the Expense Example is general and does not reflect charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account or account specific costs, which may increase your total costs of investing in the Fund. If these charges or account specific costs were included in the Expense Example, the expenses would have been higher.

Actual Expenses

The information represented in the row entitled “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses.  You may use the information in this row, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.  Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then, multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information represented in the row entitled “Hypothetical” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.  The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.  You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds.  To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the information in the row entitled “Hypothetical” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 
Beginning
Ending
Expenses Paid
 
Account Value
Account Value
During Period*
 
(07/01/10)
(12/31/10)
(07/01/10-12/31/10)
       
Actual
$1,000.00
    $1,214.64
$3.52
Hypothetical
$1,000.00
    $1,022.03
$3.21

Hypothetical assumes 5% annual return before expenses.

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized operating expense ratio (0.63%)**, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

** The expense ratio reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.  

 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
 
December 31, 2010

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (96.82%)
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – (5.51%)
 
 
Automobiles & Components – (1.60%)
 
 
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
   
217,500
 
$
7,540,725
 
 
Consumer Durables & Apparel – (0.23%)
 
 
Hunter Douglas NV  (Netherlands)
   
20,299
   
1,073,358
 
 
Media – (0.59%)
 
 
Grupo Televisa S.A., ADR  (Mexico)*
   
86,400
   
2,240,352
 
 
Liberty Media - Starz, Series A  *
   
8,506
   
566,202
 
 
 
2,806,554
 
 
 
Retailing – (3.09%)
 
 
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.  *
   
166,105
   
8,163,230
 
 
CarMax, Inc.  *
   
145,340
   
4,633,439
 
 
Liberty Media Corp. - Interactive, Series A  *
   
115,034
   
1,812,936
 
   
14,609,605
 
 
 
Total Consumer Discretionary
   
26,030,242
 
 
CONSUMER STAPLES – (16.42%)
 
 
Food & Staples Retailing – (8.78%)
 
 
Costco Wholesale Corp.
   
327,640
   
23,663,799
 
 
CVS Caremark Corp.
   
512,678
   
17,825,814
 
 
 
41,489,613
 
 
 
Food, Beverage & Tobacco – (6.53%)
 
 
Coca-Cola Co.
   
93,710
   
6,163,307
 
 
Diageo PLC, ADR  (United Kingdom)
   
92,433
   
6,870,545
 
 
Heineken Holding NV  (Netherlands)
   
128,621
   
5,590,274
 
 
Hershey Co.
   
11,520
   
543,168
 
 
Kraft Foods Inc., Class A
   
44,000
   
1,386,440
 
 
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.
   
36,465
   
2,269,946
 
 
Nestle S.A.  (Switzerland)
   
14,600
   
854,920
 
 
Philip Morris International Inc.
   
90,990
   
5,325,645
 
 
Unilever NV, NY Shares  (Netherlands)
   
59,700
   
1,874,580
 
 
 
30,878,825
 
 
 
Household & Personal Products – (1.11%)
 
 
Natura Cosmeticos S.A.  (Brazil)
   
31,800
   
913,580
 
 
Procter & Gamble Co.
   
67,240
   
4,325,549
 
   
5,239,129
 
 
 
Total Consumer Staples
   
77,607,567
 
 
ENERGY – (15.16%)
 
 
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  (Canada)
   
312,850
   
13,896,797
 
 
China Coal Energy Co. - H  (China)
   
2,607,900
   
4,073,166
 
 
Devon Energy Corp.
   
177,330
   
13,922,178
 
 
EOG Resources, Inc.
   
174,780
   
15,976,640
 
 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
   
158,160
   
15,515,496
 
 
OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes S.A.  (Brazil)*
   
291,600
   
3,513,253
 
 
Schlumberger Ltd.
   
13,200
   
1,102,200
 
 
Transocean Ltd.  *
   
52,604
   
3,656,504
 
 
Total Energy
   
71,656,234
 


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (27.15%)
 
 
Banks – (4.58%)
 
 
Commercial Banks – (4.58%)
 
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
   
698,824
 
$
21,656,556
 
 
Diversified Financials – (12.87%)
 
 
Capital Markets – (7.83%)
 
 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
   
82,620
   
4,754,781
 
 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
   
442,400
   
13,360,480
 
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A  (Canada)
   
112,600
   
3,748,454
 
 
Charles Schwab Corp.
   
17,300
   
296,003
 
 
GAM Holding Ltd.  (Switzerland)*
   
100,360
   
1,658,355
 
 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
   
16,660
   
2,801,546
 
 
Julius Baer Group Ltd.  (Switzerland)
   
221,460
   
10,374,276
 
 
36,993,895
 
 
 
Consumer Finance – (4.28%)
 
 
American Express Co.
   
471,019
   
20,216,135
 
 
Diversified Financial Services – (0.76%)
 
 
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
   
11,368
   
482,231
 
 
Moody's Corp.
   
69,730
   
1,850,634
 
 
Visa Inc., Class A
   
18,200
   
1,280,916
 
 
3,613,781
 
 
 
60,823,811
 
 
 
Insurance – (8.80%)
 
 
Insurance Brokers – (0.13%)
 
 
Aon Corp.
   
13,620
   
626,656
 
 
Multi-line Insurance – (3.71%)
 
 
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.  (Canada)
   
5,130
   
2,096,323
 
 
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., 144A  (Canada)(a)(b)
   
2,490
   
1,024,223
 
 
Loews Corp.
   
370,390
   
14,411,875
 
 
17,532,421
 
 
 
Property & Casualty Insurance – (3.92%)
 
 
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class A  *
   
56
   
6,745,200
 
 
Markel Corp.  *
   
1,390
   
525,601
 
 
Progressive Corp. (Ohio)
   
566,320
   
11,252,778
 
 
18,523,579
 
 
 
Reinsurance – (1.04%)
 
 
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
   
95,807
   
4,945,558
 
 
 
41,628,214
 
 
 
Real Estate – (0.90%)
 
 
Hang Lung Group Ltd.  (Hong Kong)
   
643,000
   
4,235,488
 
 
Total Financials
   
128,344,069
 
 
HEALTH CARE – (12.66%)
 
 
Health Care Equipment & Services – (3.47%)
 
 
Baxter International Inc.
   
57,051
   
2,887,922
 
 
Becton, Dickinson and Co.
   
60,760
   
5,135,435
 
 
Express Scripts, Inc.  *
   
155,660
   
8,411,866
 
 
 
16,435,223
 
 

 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
 
HEALTH CARE – (CONTINUED)
 
 
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences – (9.19%)
 
 
Agilent Technologies, Inc.  *
   
110,280
 
$
4,568,900
 
 
Johnson & Johnson
   
189,780
   
11,737,893
 
 
Merck & Co., Inc.
   
386,585
   
13,932,524
 
 
Pfizer Inc.
   
502,140
   
8,792,472
 
 
Roche Holding AG - Genusschein  (Switzerland)
   
30,100
   
4,410,374
 
   
43,442,163
 
 
Total Health Care
   
59,877,386
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – (6.09%)
 
 
Capital Goods – (0.97%)
 
 
Lockheed Martin Corp.
   
42,590
   
2,977,467
 
 
Tyco International Ltd.
   
39,504
   
1,637,046
 
 
 
4,614,513
 
 
 
Commercial & Professional Services – (2.46%)
 
 
D&B Corp.
   
46,900
   
3,850,021
 
 
Iron Mountain Inc.
   
310,867
   
7,774,784
 
 
 
11,624,805
 
 
 
Transportation – (2.66%)
 
 
China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd.  (China)
   
1,561,055
   
6,165,653
 
 
China Shipping Development Co. Ltd. - H  (China)
   
1,129,000
   
1,504,791
 
 
Kuehne & Nagel International AG  (Switzerland)
   
32,464
   
4,513,711
 
 
LLX Logistica S.A.  (Brazil)*
   
76,670
   
218,463
 
 
PortX Operacoes Portuarias S.A.  (Brazil)*
   
76,670
   
171,353
 
   
12,573,971
 
 
Total Industrials
   
28,813,289
 
 
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – (4.92%)
 
 
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – (1.73%)
 
 
Texas Instruments Inc.
   
251,600
   
8,177,000
 
 
Software & Services – (2.43%)
 
 
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
   
215,200
   
2,676,012
 
 
Google Inc., Class A  *
   
8,230
   
4,888,003
 
 
Microsoft Corp.
   
140,410
   
3,918,843
 
 
 
11,482,858
 
 
 
Technology Hardware & Equipment – (0.76%)
 
 
Hewlett-Packard Co.
   
85,831
   
3,613,485
 
 
Total Information Technology
   
23,273,343
 


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

 
Shares/Principal
 
Value
(Note 1)
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
MATERIALS – (8.59%)
 
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
   
13,420
 
$
1,220,549
 
BHP Billiton PLC  (United Kingdom)
   
95,530
   
3,799,479
 
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
   
42,380
   
3,909,131
 
Monsanto Co.
   
80,600
   
5,612,984
 
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc.  (Canada)
   
10,054
   
1,556,661
 
Praxair, Inc.
   
10,800
   
1,031,076
 
Rio Tinto PLC  (United Kingdom)
   
52,005
   
3,637,697
 
Sealed Air Corp.
   
429,975
   
10,942,864
 
Sino-Forest Corp.  (Canada)*
   
314,550
   
7,367,866
 
Sino-Forest Corp., 144A  (Canada)*(a)(b)
   
8,900
   
208,469
 
Vulcan Materials Co.
   
29,790
   
1,321,484
 
Total Materials
   
40,608,260
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – (0.32%)
 
America Movil SAB de C.V., Series L, ADR  (Mexico)
   
26,280
   
1,506,895
 
Total Telecommunication Services
   
1,506,895
         
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK – (Identified cost $290,238,207)
   
457,717,285
         
CONVERTIBLE BONDS – (0.31%)
 
MATERIALS – (0.21%)
 
Sino-Forest Corp., Conv. Sr. Notes, 5.00%, 08/01/13   (Canada)(b)
 
$
736,000
   
994,980
 
Total Materials
   
994,980
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – (0.10%)
 
Level 3 Communications, Inc., Conv. Sr. Notes, 15.00%, 01/15/13
   
400,000
   
450,000
 
Total Telecommunication Services
   
450,000
         
 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS – (Identified cost $1,136,000)
   
1,444,980
         
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (18.49%)
 
Banc of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.25%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $16,808,350 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 2.104%-6.50%, 06/01/25-12/01/40, total market value $17,144,160)
   
16,808,000
   
16,808,000
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.16%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $20,170,269 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 3.50%-6.50%, 12/01/25-01/01/41, total market value $20,573,400)
   
20,170,000
   
20,170,000
 
Mizuho Securities USA Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.24%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $50,426,009 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency obligations in a pooled cash account, 3.125%-7.50%, 01/31/12-05/15/37, total market value $51,433,500)
   
50,425,000
   
50,425,000
         
 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (Identified cost $87,403,000)
   
87,403,000
         
 
 
Total Investments – (115.62%) – (Identified cost $378,777,207) – (c)
 
 
546,565,265 
 
 
Liabilities Less Other Assets – (15.62%)
   
(73,831,055)
 
 
Net Assets – (100.00%)
 
$
472,734,210 
 
 
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
 
 
 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
*
 
Non-Income producing security.
 
         
 
(a)
 
These securities are subject to Rule 144A.  The Board of Directors of the Fund has determined that there is sufficient liquidity in these securities to realize current valuations.  These securities amounted to $1,232,692 or 0.26% of the Fund's net assets as of December 31, 2010.
 
         
 
(b)
 
Restricted Security – See Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
         
 
(c)
 
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $381,345,068.  At December 31, 2010 unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities for federal income tax purposes is as follows:
 
         
 
Unrealized appreciation
 
$
166,674,172 
 
 
Unrealized depreciation
   
(1,453,975)
 
 
Net unrealized appreciation
 
$
165,220,197 
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
 



 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
At December 31, 2010

ASSETS:
       
Investments in securities at value* (see accompanying Schedule of Investments)
 
$
546,565,265 
 
Cash
   
6,081 
 
Receivables:
       
 
Capital stock sold
   
57,661 
 
 
Dividends and interest
   
551,202 
 
 
Investment securities sold
   
260,909 
 
Prepaid expenses
   
7,862 
 
 
Total assets
   
547,448,980 
 
           
LIABILITIES:
       
Payables:
       
 
Capital stock redeemed
   
74,260,411 
 
 
Investment securities purchased
   
132,874 
 
Accrued management fee
   
260,962 
 
Other accrued expenses
   
60,523 
 
 
Total liabilities
   
74,714,770 
 
         
NET ASSETS
 
$
472,734,210 
 
         
SHARES OUTSTANDING
   
39,497,648 
 
           
NET ASSET VALUE, offering, and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Shares outstanding)
 
$
11.97 
 
           
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
       
Par value of shares of capital stock
 
$
39,498 
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
316,660,454 
 
Overdistributed net investment income
   
(1,425,334)
 
Accumulated net realized losses from investments
   
(10,336,998)
 
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
167,796,590 
 
 
Net Assets
 
$
472,734,210 
 
           
*Including:
       
 
Cost of Investments
 
$
378,777,207 
 
 
Cost and market value of repurchase agreements (if greater than 10% of net assets)
   
87,403,000 
 
           
See Notes to Financial Statements
           
           
           
           
           


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Statement of Operations
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010
 
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
 
Income:
       
Dividends*
 
$
8,019,447 
 
Interest
   
482,376 
 
 
Total income
   
8,501,823 
 
                 
Expenses:
       
Management fees (Note 3)
 
 
                $                         2,827,394 
 
Custodian fees
   
104,315 
 
Transfer agent fees
   
17,703 
 
Audit fees
   
20,400 
   
Legal fees
   
15,100 
 
Accounting fees (Note 3)
   
6,750 
 
Reports to shareholders
   
95,000 
 
Directors’ fees and expenses
   
114,072 
 
Registration and filing fees
   
303 
 
Miscellaneous
   
16,819 
 
Total expenses
   
3,217,856 
 
Expenses paid indirectly (Note 4)
   
(14)
 
 
Net expenses
   
3,217,842 
 
Net investment income
   
5,283,981 
 
                 
REALIZED & UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND                                                            
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
 
Net realized gain (loss) from:
       
  Investment transactions
   
31,050,561 
 
  Foreign currency transactions
   
(62)
 
Net realized gain
   
31,050,499 
 
Net increase in unrealized appreciation
   
28,380,743 
   
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and                                                       
foreign currency transactions
   
59,431,242 
   
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
64,715,223 
 
                 
*Net of foreign taxes withheld as follows
 
$
121,773 
 
                 
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Statements of Changes in Net Assets


   
Year ended December 31,
   
2010
 
2009
               
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
 
$
5,283,981 
 
$
3,837,745 
             
Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions
   
31,050,499 
   
(40,978,639)
             
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
28,380,743 
   
155,373,588 
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
64,715,223 
   
118,232,694 
               
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
Net investment income
   
(6,868,898)
   
(3,982,003)
               
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions (Note 5)
   
(104,516,079)
   
72,001,466 
 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
   
(46,669,754)
   
186,252,157 
               
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year
   
519,403,964 
   
333,151,807 
End of year*
 
$
472,734,210 
 
$
519,403,964 
               
*Including undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income of
 
$
(1,425,334)
 
$
126,666 
               
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Fund is a separate series of Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc. (a Maryland corporation), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified, open-end management investment company.  Only insurance companies, for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, may purchase shares of the Fund.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of financial statements.

Security Valuation - The Fund calculates the net asset value of its shares as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“Exchange”), normally 4:00 P.M. Eastern time, on each day the Exchange is open for business.  Securities listed on the Exchange (and other national exchanges) are valued at the last reported sales price on the day of valuation.  Securities traded in the over-the-counter market (e.g. NASDAQ) and listed securities for which no sale was reported on that date are stated at the average of closing bid and asked prices.  Securities traded on foreign exchanges are valued based upon the last sales price on the principal exchange on which the security is traded prior to the time when the Fund’s assets are valued.  Securities (including restricted securities) for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value.  Securities whose values have been materially affected by what Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. (“Davis Advisors” or “Adviser”), the Fund’s investment adviser, identifies as a significant event occurring before the Fund’s assets are valued but after the close of their respective exchanges will be fair valued.  Fair value is determined in good faith using consistently applied procedures under the supervision of the Board of Directors.  Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.  These valuation procedures are reviewed and subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Value Measurements - Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used to determine the fair value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
        Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Value Measurements – (Continued)

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2010 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 
Investments in Securities at Value
 
Valuation Inputs
     
Level 2:
 
Level 3:
   
     
Other Significant
 
Significant
   
 
Level 1:
 
Observable
 
Unobservable
   
 
Quoted Prices
 
Inputs
 
Inputs
 
Total
Equity securities:
                     
Consumer discretionary
$
26,030,242
 
$
 
$
 
$
26,030,242
Consumer staples
 
77,607,567
   
   
   
77,607,567
Energy
 
71,656,234
   
   
   
71,656,234
Financials
 
128,344,069
   
   
   
128,344,069
Health care
 
59,877,386
   
   
   
59,877,386
Industrials
 
28,813,289
   
   
   
28,813,289
Information technology
 
23,273,343
   
   
   
23,273,343
Materials
 
40,608,260
   
   
   
40,608,260
Telecommunication services
 
1,506,895
   
   
   
1,506,895
Convertible debt securities
 
   
1,444,980
   
   
1,444,980
Short-term securities
 
   
87,403,000
   
   
87,403,000
Total
$
457,717,285
 
$
88,847,980
 
$
 
$
546,565,265
                       
                       

Level 2 to Level 1 transfers*:
   
Consumer discretionary
$
1,073,358
Consumer staples
 
5,590,274
Energy
 
4,073,166
Financials
 
5,893,843
Industrials
 
12,184,155
Materials
 
7,437,176
Total
$
36,251,972
     
     

*Application of fair value procedures for securities traded on foreign exchanges triggered transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets during the year ended December 31, 2010.

Master Repurchase Agreements - The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into one or more master repurchase agreement accounts.  These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements, secured by U.S. Government securities.  A custodian bank holds securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements until the agreements mature.  Each agreement requires that the market value of the collateral be sufficient to cover payments of interest and principal; however, in the event of default by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

Currency Translation - The market values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in the financial statements after translation to the U.S. Dollar based upon the mean between the bid and offered quotations of the currencies against U.S. Dollars on the date of valuation.  The cost basis of such assets and liabilities is determined based upon historical exchange rates.  Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect as accrued or incurred.


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Foreign Currency - The Fund may enter into forward purchases or sales of foreign currencies to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities against declines in market value relative to the U.S. Dollar.  Forward currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss.  When the forward currency contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the forward currency contract at the time it was opened and value at the time it was closed.  Investments in forward currency contracts may expose the Fund to risks resulting from unanticipated movements in foreign currency exchange rates or failure of the counter-party to the agreement to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from the sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.  Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.  The Fund includes foreign currency gains and losses realized on the sale of investments together with market gains and losses on such investments in the Statement of Operations.

Federal Income Taxes - It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments not offset by loss carryovers, to shareholders.  Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.  The Adviser has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that as of December 31, 2010, no provision for income tax would be required in the Fund’s financial statements.  The Fund’s federal and state (Arizona and Maryland) income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.  The earliest tax year that remains subject to examination by these jurisdictions is 2007. The Fund has available for federal income tax purposes unused capital loss carryforwards as follows:

 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
Expiring
   
12/31/2017
$
  9,111,000
     
Utilized in 2010
$
 21,334,000
     

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010.   The Act makes changes to several tax rules impacting the Fund. In general, the provisions of the Act will be effective for the Fund’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Although the Act provides several benefits, including the unlimited carryforward of future capital losses, there may be a greater likelihood that all or a portion of the Fund’s pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may expire without being utilized due to the fact that post-enactment capital losses get utilized before pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards. Relevant information regarding the impact of the Act on the Fund, if any, will be contained within the “Federal Income Taxes” section of the Notes to Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.

Securities Transactions and Related Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) with realized gain or loss on the sale of securities being determined based upon identified cost.  Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Interest income, which includes accretion of discount and amortization of premium, is accrued as earned.


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses), and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments may differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, passive foreign investment company shares, and foreign currency transactions.  The character of dividends and distributions made during the fiscal year from net investment income and net realized securities gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.  Also, due to the timing of dividends and distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which income or realized gain was recorded by the Fund.  The Fund adjusts certain components of capital to reflect permanent differences between financial statement amounts and net income and realized gains/losses determined in accordance with income tax rules.  Accordingly, during the year ended December 31, 2010, amounts have been reclassified to reflect a decrease in overdistributed net investment income of $32,917 and a corresponding increase in accumulated net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions. The Fund’s net assets have not been affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was as follows:

 
2010
 
2009
Ordinary income
$
6,868,898              
 
$
3,982,003            

As of December 31, 2010, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

    Overdistributed net investment income
$
 (57,474)  
 
    Accumulated net realized losses from investments and
     
foreign currency transactions
 
(9,111,145)  
 
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
 
    165,228,729
 
Total
$
156,060,110
 
       
       

Indemnification - Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund.  In addition, some of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses.  The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements - In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Directors Fees and Expenses - The Fund set up a Rabbi Trust to provide for the deferred compensation plan for Independent Directors that enables them to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of annual fees they are entitled to receive. The value of an eligible Director’s account is based upon years of service and fees paid to each Director during the years of service. The amount paid to the Director by the Trust under the plan will be determined based upon the performance of the Davis Funds in which the amounts are invested.

NOTE 2 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) during the year ended December 31, 2010 were $100,313,108 and $198,766,570, respectively.



 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Advisory fees are paid monthly to the Adviser at an annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund’s average net assets.

Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. (“BFDS”) is the Fund’s primary transfer agent.  State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”) is the Fund’s primary accounting provider.  Fees for such services are included in the custodian fee as State Street Bank also serves as the Fund’s custodian.  The Adviser is also paid for certain accounting services.  The fee paid to the Adviser for these services for the year ended December 31, 2010 amounted to $6,750.  Certain directors and officers of the Fund are also directors and officers of the general partner of the Adviser.

Davis Selected Advisers-NY, Inc. (“DSA-NY”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, acts as sub-adviser to the Fund.  DSA-NY performs research and portfolio management services for the Fund under a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Adviser.  The Fund pays no fees directly to DSA-NY.

NOTE 4 - EXPENSES PAID INDIRECTLY

Under an agreement with State Street Bank, custodian fees are reduced for earnings on cash balances maintained at the custodian by the Fund.  Such reductions amounted to $14 during the year ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE 5 - CAPITAL STOCK

At December 31, 2010, there were 500 million shares of capital stock ($0.001 par value per share) authorized. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
 
   
Year ended
 
Year ended
   
December 31, 2010
 
December 31, 2009
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
Shares sold
 
5,615,497 
   
$
58,765,835 
 
16,029,614 
 
$
142,471,775 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
 
573,843 
   
6,868,898 
 
368,022 
   
3,982,003 
   
6,189,340 
   
65,634,733 
 
16,397,636 
   
146,453,778 
Shares redeemed
 
(14,994,784)
   
(170,150,812)
 
(8,410,774)
   
(74,452,312)
Net increase (decrease)
 
(8,805,444)
 
$
(104,516,079)
 
7,986,862 
 
$
72,001,466 
                   

NOTE 6 - BANK BORROWINGS

The Fund may borrow up to 5% of its assets from a bank to purchase portfolio securities, or for temporary and emergency purposes.  The purchase of securities with borrowed funds creates leverage in the Fund.  The Fund has entered into an agreement, which enables it to participate with certain other funds managed by the Adviser in an unsecured line of credit with a bank, which permits borrowings up to $50 million, collectively.  Interest is charged based on its borrowings, at a rate equal to the higher of the Federal Funds Rate or the Overnight Libor Rate, plus 1.25%.  The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended December 31, 2010.


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 7 - RESTRICTED SECURITIES

Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale.  They are valued under methods approved by the Board of Directors as reflecting fair value.  The aggregate value of restricted securities amounted to $2,227,672 or 0.47% of the Fund’s net assets as of December 31, 2010.

Information regarding restricted securities is as follows:

Security
 
Acquisition
Date
 
Principal
 
 
Shares/
Units
 
Cost per
Share/Unit
 
Valuation per  Share/Unit as of
December 31, 2010
                         
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., 144A
 
02/23/10
 
NA
 
2,490
 
$
355.00
 
$
411.33
                         
Sino-Forest Corp., Conv. Sr. Notes, 5.00%, 08/01/13
 
07/17/08
 
$    736,000
 
7,360
 
$
100.00
 
$
135.19
                         
Sino-Forest Corp., 144A
 
12/11/09
 
NA
 
8,900
 
$
15.85
 
$
23.42
                         


 
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 DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Financial Highlights


The following financial information represents selected data for each share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                                         
 
Year ended  December 31,
 
     
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
 
$
10.75
 
$
8.26
 
$
14.48
 
$
14.58
 
$
12.77
 
                                                         
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net Investment Income
 
      0.11
 
    0.08
 
       0.13
 
       0.17
 
      0.11
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
      1.26
 
    2.49
 
       (6.00)
 
       0.51
 
      1.81
 
 
Total from Investment Operations
 
      1.37
 
    2.57
 
       (5.87)
 
       0.68
 
      1.92
 
                                                         
Dividends and Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends from Net Investment Income
 
      (0.15)
 
    (0.08)
 
       (0.12)
 
       (0.17)
 
      (0.11)
 
Distributions from Realized Gains
 
      –
 
    –
 
       (0.23)
 
       (0.61)
 
      –
 
 
Total Dividends and Distributions
 
      (0.15)
 
    (0.08)
 
       (0.35)
 
       (0.78)
 
      (0.11)
 
Net Asset Value, End of Period
 
$
11.97
 
$
10.75
 
$
  8.26
 
$
 14.48
 
$
14.58
 
                                                         
Total Returna
 
12.76
%
 
31.16
%
 
(40.32)
%
 
4.64
%
 
15.00
%
 
                                                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                                   
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
 
$
472,734
   
$
519,404
   
$
333,152
   
$
658,699
   
$
771,828
   
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:
                                                   
 
Gross
 
0.63
%
 
0.71
%
 
0.82
%
 
0.81
%
 
0.81
%
 
 
Netb
 
0.63
%
 
0.71
%
 
0.82
%
 
0.81
%
 
0.81
%
 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets
 
1.03
%
 
0.97
%
 
0.98
%
 
1.11
%
 
0.83
%
 
Portfolio Turnover Ratec
 
21
%
 
20
%
 
17
%
 
9
%
 
19
%
 
                                                         
a
Assumes hypothetical initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company’s separate account.  Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.
   
b
The Net Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.
   
c
The lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for a period, divided by the monthly average of the market value of portfolio securities owned during the period.  Securities with a maturity or expiration date at the time of acquisition of one year or less are excluded from the calculation.
   
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
of Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Davis Value Portfolio (a separate series of the Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.), including the schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2010, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended.  These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Davis Value Portfolio as of December 31, 2010, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.



KPMG LLP


Denver, Colorado
February 9, 2011


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Fund Information


Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)

During the calendar year ended December 31, 2010, $6,868,898 or 100% of dividends paid by the Fund constituted income qualifying for the corporate dividends-received deduction.

Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

The Fund has adopted Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures under which the Fund votes proxies relating to securities held by the Fund.  A description of the Fund’s Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-279-0279, (ii) on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Fund is required to file Form N-PX, with its complete proxy voting record for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year.  The Fund’s Form N-PX filing is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-279-0279, (ii) on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Form N-Q

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.  The Fund’s Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-279-0279 or on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  The Fund’s Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Matters Submitted to a Vote of Shareholders (Unaudited)

A special meeting of shareholders was held on November 18, 2010.  The number of votes necessary to conduct the meeting and approve the proposal was obtained.  The results of the votes of shareholders are listed below.
 
PROPOSAL
Election of Directors
 
For
 
Withheld
         
 
Marc Blum
 
471,572,527
 
17,026,929
           
 
Christopher Davis
 
471,503,824
 
17,095,632
           
 
Andrew Davis
 
471,616,486
 
16,982,970
           
 
John Gates Jr.
 
471,843,570
 
16,755,886
           
 
Thomas Gayner
 
471,757,049
 
16,842,407
           
 
G. Bernard Hamilton
 
470,145,131
 
18,454,325
           
 
Samuel Iapalucci
 
471,546,968
 
17,052,488
           
 
Robert Morgenthau
 
471,485,673
 
17,113,783
           
 
Christian Sonne
 
470,436,387
 
18,163,069
           
 
Marsha Williams
 
471,821,964
 
16,777,492
           

 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Directors and Officers


For the purposes of their service as directors to the Davis Funds, the business address for each of the directors is 2949 E. Elvira Road, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85756. Each Director serves until their retirement, resignation, death or removal. Subject to exceptions and exemptions, which may be granted by the Independent Directors, Directors must retire at the close of business on the last day of the calendar year in which the Director attains age seventy-four (74).

Name
(birthdate)
Position(s) Held
With Fund
Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
Other Directorships
Held by Director
           
Independent Directors
           
Marc P. Blum
(09/09/42)
Director
Director since 1986
Chief Executive Officer, World Total Return Fund, LLLP; of Counsel to Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger and Hollander, LLC (law firm).
13
Director, Legg Mason Investment Counsel & Trust Company N.A. (asset management company) and Rodney Trust Company (Delaware).
           
John S. Gates, Jr.
(08/02/53)
Director
Director since 2007
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PortaeCo LLC, a private investment company (beginning in 2006); Co-founder of CenterPoint Properties Trust (REIT); Co-chairman and Chief Executive Officer for 22 years (until 2006).
13
 
Director, DCT Industrial Trust (REIT); Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority.
           
Thomas S. Gayner
(12/16/61)
Director/
Chairman
Director since 2004
President and Chief Investment Officer, Markel Corporation (insurance company).
13
Director, Washington Post Co. (publishing company); Director, Colfax Corp. (engineering and manufacturer of pumps and fluid handling equipment).
           
G. Bernard Hamilton
(03/18/37)
Director
Director since 1978
Managing General Partner, Avanti Partners, L.P. (investment partnership), retired 2005.
13
none
           
Samuel H. Iapalucci
(07/19/52)
Director
Director since 2006
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CH2M-HILL Companies, Ltd. (engineering).
13
Director, Trow Global Holdings Inc. (engineering &
consulting).
           
Robert P. Morgenthau
(03/22/57)
Director
Director since 2002
Chairman, NorthRoad Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) since June 2002.
13
none
           
Christian R. Sonne
(05/06/36)
Director
(Retired 12/31/10)
Director since 1990
General Partner, Tuxedo Park Associates (land holding and development firm).
13
none
           
Marsha Williams
(03/28/51)
Director
Director since 1999
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (travel-services provider) since 2007; former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT).
13
Director, Modine Manufacturing, Inc. (heat transfer technology); Director, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, N.V. (industrial construction and engineering); Director, Fifth Third Bancorp (diversified financial services).


 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Directors and Officers – (Continued)


Name
(birthdate)
Position(s) Held
With Fund
Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
Other Directorships
Held by Director
           
Inside Directors*
           
Andrew A. Davis
(06/25/63)
Director
Director since 1997
President or Vice President of each Davis Fund and Selected Fund; President, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.
16
Director, the Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios) since 1998.
           
Christopher C. Davis
(07/13/65)
Director
Director since 1997
President or Vice President of each Davis Fund, Selected Fund, and Clipper Fund; Chairman, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser, including sole member of the Adviser’s general partner, Davis Investments, LLC; Employee of Shelby Cullom Davis & Co. (registered broker/dealer).
16
Director, the Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios) since 1998; Director, Washington Post Co. (publishing company).

*   Andrew A. Davis and Christopher C. Davis own partnership units (directly, indirectly, or both) of the Adviser and are considered to be “interested persons” of the Funds as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. Andrew A. Davis and Christopher C. Davis are brothers.

Officers

Christopher C. Davis (born 07/13/65, Davis Funds officer since 1997). See description in the section on Inside Directors.
 
Andrew A. Davis (born 06/25/63, Davis Funds officer since 1997). See description in the section on Inside Directors.

Kenneth C. Eich (born 08/14/53, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Executive Vice President and Principal Executive Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Chief Operating Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Douglas A. Haines (born 03/04/71, Davis Funds officer since 2004). Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President and Director of Fund Accounting, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P.

Sharra L. Haynes (born 09/25/66, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Thomas D. Tays (born 03/07/57, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Vice President and Secretary of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Arthur Don (born 09/24/53, Davis Funds officer since 1991). Assistant Secretary (for clerical purposes only) of each of the Davis Funds and Selected Funds; Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP (law firm); counsel to the Independent Directors and the Davis Funds.

 
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DAVIS VALUE PORTFOLIO
 


Investment Adviser
 
Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. (Doing business as “Davis Advisors”)
 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
 
Tucson, Arizona 85756
 
(800) 279-0279
 
   
Distributor
 
Davis Distributors, LLC
 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
 
Tucson, Arizona 85756
 
   
Transfer Agent
 
Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.
 
c/o The Davis Funds
 
P.O. Box 8406
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8406
 
   
Custodian
 
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
 
One Lincoln Street
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
 
   
Counsel
 
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
 
Chicago, Illinois 60601
 
   
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
KPMG LLP
 
707 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700
 
Denver, Colorado 80202
 









For more information about Davis Value Portfolio, including management fee, charges, and expenses, see the current prospectus, which must precede or accompany this report.  The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Fund’s Directors and is available without charge upon request by calling 1-800-279-0279 and on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com.  Quarterly Fact sheets are available on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com.






 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Table of Contents



Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance                                                                                                                          
2
   
Fund Overview                                                                                                                          
4
   
Expense Example                                                                                                                          
5
   
Schedule of Investments                                                                                                                          
6
   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities                                                                                                                          
8
   
Statement of Operations                                                                                                                          
9
   
Statements of Changes in Net Assets                                                                                                                          
10
   
Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                                                          
11
   
Financial Highlights                                                                                                                          
17
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                                                                                          
18
   
Fund Information                                                                                                                          
19
   
Directors and Officers                                                                                                                          
20


This Annual Report is authorized for use by existing shareholders.  Prospective shareholders must receive a current Davis Financial Portfolio prospectus, which contains more information about investment strategies, risks, charges, and expenses.  Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

Shares of the Davis Financial Portfolio are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 
 

 


DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
 


Performance Overview

Davis Financial Portfolio delivered a total return on net asset value of 11.10% for the year ended December 31, 2010.  Over the same time period, the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“Index”) returned 15.06%. The Portfolio’s financial sector holdings out-performed the corresponding sector1 holdings within the Index, but under-performed the Index as a whole.

Factors Impacting the Portfolio’s Performance

The Portfolio’s diversified financial companies were the most important contributor2 to the Portfolio’s performance. The Portfolio’s diversified financial companies out-performed the corresponding industry group within the Index (up 14% versus up 4% for the Index). Julius Baer Group3, Brookfield Asset Management, Oaktree, and American Express were among the most important contributors to performance. Bank of America, Charles Schwab, and Visa were among the most important detractors from performance.

The Portfolio’s insurance companies under-performed the corresponding industry group within the Index (up 5% versus up 16% for the Index). Loews, Progressive, and Markel were among the top contributors to performance. China Life Insurance was among the most important detractors from performance.

The Portfolio’s banking companies out-performed the corresponding industry group within the Index (up 25% versus up 20% for the Index). Wells Fargo and State Bank of India were among the most important contributors to performance.

The Portfolio had a limited amount of assets invested in other sectors. Overall, those sectors made positive contributions to performance, but detracted relative to the Index. Canadian Natural Resources was among the most important contributors to performance while Sealed Air and D&B Corp. were among the most important detractors from performance. The Portfolio no longer owns Sealed Air.

The Portfolio had approximately 31% of its assets invested in foreign companies at December 31, 2010. As a whole, those companies out-performed the domestic companies held by the Portfolio.

 

Davis Financial Portfolio’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.  There can be no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its objective.  Davis Financial Portfolio’s principal risks are: market risk, company risk, concentrated financial services portfolio risk, foreign country risk, small- and medium-capitalization risk, fees and expenses risk, focused portfolio risk, and headline risk.  See the prospectus for a full description of each risk.
 
Davis Financial Portfolio concentrates its investments in the financial sector, and it may be subject to greater risks than a portfolio that does not concentrate its investments in a particular sector.  The Portfolio’s investment performance, both good and bad, is expected to reflect the economic performance of the financial sector more than a portfolio that does not concentrate its portfolio.
 
1     The companies included in the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index are divided into ten sectors.  One or more industry groups make up a sector.
 
2     A company’s or sector’s contribution to or detraction from the Portfolio’s performance is a product both of its appreciation or depreciation and its weighting within the Portfolio.  For example, a 5% holding that rises 20% has twice as much impact as a 1% holding that rises 50%.
 
3     This Management Discussion of Fund Performance discusses a number of individual companies.  The information provided in this report does not provide information reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.  The Schedule of Investments lists the Portfolio’s holdings of each company discussed.
 

 

 


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
       Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance – (Continued)


Comparison of a $10,000 investment in Davis Financial Portfolio versus the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index over 10 years for an investment made on December 31, 2000

Graph 2
 

Average Annual Total Return for periods ended December 31, 2010
 
     Fund & Benchmark Index
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Since Fund’s Inception
(07/01/99)
Gross Expense
Ratio
Net Expense
Ratio
 Davis Financial Portfolio
11.10%
(1.30)%
0.99%
2.59%
0.69%
0.69%
 Standard & Poor’s 500® Index
15.06%
2.29%
1.41%
0.99%
   

The Standard & Poor’s 500® Index is an unmanaged index of 500 selected common stocks, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Index is adjusted for dividends, weighted towards stocks with large market capitalizations, and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks.  Investments cannot be made directly in the Index.
 
The performance data for Davis Financial Portfolio contained in this report represents past performance and assumes that all distributions were reinvested, and should not be considered as an indication of future performance from an investment in the Portfolio today.  The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed.  Portfolio performance changes over time and current performance may be higher or lower than stated.  The operating expense ratio may vary in future years.  For more current information please call Davis Funds Investor Services at 1-800-279-0279.
 
Portfolio performance numbers are net of all Portfolio operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account.  If performance included the effect of these additional charges, the return would be lower.
 
Davis Financial Portfolio received a favorable class action settlement from a company that it no longer owns.  This settlement had a material impact on the investment performance of the Portfolio in 2009.  This was a one-time event that is unlikely to be repeated.

 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Fund Overview
 
December 31, 2010

Portfolio Composition
 
Industry Weightings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
 
(% of  12/31/10 Stock Holdings)
           
       
Fund
S&P 500®
Common Stock (U.S.)
67.63%
 
Diversified Financials
41.41%
7.53%
Common Stock (Foreign)
30.70%
 
Insurance
31.71%
3.90%
Short Term Investments
1.21%
 
Banks
17.39%
3.10%
Other Assets & Liabilities
0.46%
 
Energy
6.77%
12.03%
 
100.00%
 
Commercial & Professional Services
       2.72%
0.60%
     
Information Technology
18.65%
     
Health Care
10.91%
     
Capital Goods
8.33%
     
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
5.87%
     
Other
29.08%
       
100.00%
100.00%
           
           



Top 10 Long Term Holdings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
     
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
Reinsurance
8.82%
State Bank of India Ltd., GDR
Commercial Banks
8.01%
American Express Co.
Consumer Finance
7.80%
Loews Corp.
Multi-line Insurance
7.02%
Wells Fargo & Co.
Commercial Banks
6.68%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
Energy
6.66%
Oaktree Capital Group LLC, Class A
Diversified Financial Services
5.46%
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
Capital Markets
5.34%
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
Capital Markets
5.21%
Markel Corp.
Property & Casualty Insurance
4.91%



New Positions Added (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Highlighted positions are those greater than 0.30% of Fund’s 12/31/10 net assets)
Security
Industry
Date of 1st
Purchase
% of Fund’s
12/31/10
Net Assets
SKBHC Holdings LLC
Commercial Banks
11/08/10
    0.48%
U.S. Bancorp
Commercial Banks
02/11/10
    0.47%

Positions Closed (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Gains greater than $500,000 are highlighted)
Security
  Industry
Date of
Final Sale
   
        Realized
           Gain
FPIC Insurance Group, Inc.
Property & Casualty Insurance
05/19/10
 
$
610,195
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Diversified Financial Services
04/08/10
   
395,944
Sealed Air Corp.
Materials
02/01/10
   
250,135
           
           
           

 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Expense Example


Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs only, including advisory and administrative fees and other Fund expenses. The Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.  The Expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period indicated which for the Fund is for the six-month period ended December 31, 2010. Please note that the Expense Example is general and does not reflect charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account or account specific costs, which may increase your total costs of investing in the Fund. If these charges or account specific costs were included in the Expense Example, the expenses would have been higher.

Actual Expenses

The information represented in the row entitled “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses.  You may use the information in this row, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.  Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then, multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information represented in the row entitled “Hypothetical” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.  The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.  You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds.  To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the information in the row entitled “Hypothetical” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 
Beginning
                                    Ending
Expenses Paid
 
Account Value
                              Account Value
During Period*
 
(07/01/2010)
                               (12/31/2010)
(07/01/2010-12/31/2010)
       
Actual
$1,000.00
$1,194.81
$3.82
Hypothetical
$1,000.00
$1,021.73
$3.52

Hypothetical assumes 5% annual return before expenses.

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized operating expense ratio (0.69%)**, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

** The expense ratio reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.  


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
 December 31, 2010
 

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (98.33%)
 
 
ENERGY – (6.66%)
 
 
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  (Canada)
   
123,500
 
$
5,485,870
 
 
Total Energy
   
5,485,870
 
 
FINANCIALS – (89.00%)
 
 
Banks – (17.10%)
 
 
Commercial Banks – (17.10%)
 
 
Banco Santander Brasil S.A., ADS  (Brazil)
   
20,000
   
272,000
 
 
ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR  (India)
   
18,400
   
931,776
 
 
SKBHC Holdings LLC  * (a)
   
122
   
395,726
 
 
State Bank of India Ltd., GDR  (India)
   
50,948
   
6,597,766
 
 
U.S. Bancorp
   
14,500
   
391,065
 
 
Wells Fargo & Co.
   
177,500
   
5,500,725
 
   
14,089,058
 
 
 
Diversified Financials – (40.72%)
 
 
Capital Markets – (21.96%)
 
 
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
   
19,340
   
1,113,017
 
 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp.
   
142,100
   
4,291,420
 
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A  (Canada)
   
96,700
   
3,219,143
 
 
Charles Schwab Corp.
   
20,100
   
343,911
 
 
GAM Holding Ltd.  (Switzerland)*
   
63,810
   
1,054,401
 
 
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
   
19,520
   
3,282,483
 
 
Julius Baer Group Ltd.  (Switzerland)
   
93,910
   
4,399,206
 
 
T. Rowe Price Group Inc.
   
6,060
   
391,052
 
 
18,094,633
 
 
 
Consumer Finance – (8.31%)
 
 
American Express Co. (b)
   
149,800
   
6,429,416
 
 
First Marblehead Corp.  *
   
194,994
   
423,137
 
 
6,852,553
 
 
 
Diversified Financial Services – (10.45%)
 
 
Bank of America Corp.
   
14,486
   
193,243
 
 
Cielo S.A.  (Brazil)
   
69,500
   
563,117
 
 
Moody's Corp.
   
47,100
   
1,250,034
 
 
Oaktree Capital Group LLC, Class A  (a)
   
126,700
   
4,497,850
 
 
RHJ International  (Belgium)*
   
62,000
   
513,674
 
 
Visa Inc., Class A
   
22,600
   
1,590,588
 
 
8,608,506
 
   
33,555,692
 
 
 
Insurance – (31.18%)
 
 
Life & Health Insurance – (2.74%)
 
 
China Life Insurance Co., Ltd., ADR  (China)
   
36,933
   
2,259,192
 
 
Multi-line Insurance – (7.02%)
 
 
Loews Corp. (b)
   
148,600
   
5,782,026
 
 
Property & Casualty Insurance – (9.80%)
 
 
ACE Ltd.
   
15,500
   
964,875
 
 
Markel Corp.  *
   
10,700
   
4,045,991
 
 
Progressive Corp. (Ohio)
   
154,100
   
3,061,967
 
 
8,072,833
 
 


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments - (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010 

 
Shares/Principal
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (CONTINUED)
 
 
Insurance – (Continued)
 
 
Reinsurance – (11.62%)
 
 
Everest Re Group, Ltd.
   
27,300
 
$
2,315,586
 
 
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.
   
140,737
   
7,264,844
 
 
9,580,430
 
   
25,694,481
 
 
Total Financials
   
73,339,231
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – (2.67%)
 
 
Commercial & Professional Services – (2.67%)
 
 
D&B Corp.
   
26,800
   
2,200,012
 
 
Total Industrials
   
2,200,012
 
           
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK – (Identified cost $58,783,844)
   
81,025,113
 
           
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (1.21%)
 
 
Banc of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.25%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $191,004 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 2.104%-6.50%, 06/01/25-12/01/40, total market value $194,820)
 
$
191,000
   
191,000
 
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.16%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $230,003 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 3.50%-6.50%, 12/01/25-01/01/41, total market value $234,600)
   
230,000
   
230,000
 
 
Mizuho Securities USA Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.24%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $574,011 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency obligations in a pooled cash account, 3.125%-7.50%, 01/31/12-05/15/37, total market value $585,480)
   
574,000
   
574,000
 
           
 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (Identified cost $995,000)
   
995,000
 
           
           
 
Total Investments – (99.54%) – (Identified cost $59,778,844) – (c)
   
82,020,113
 
 
Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.46%)
   
382,458
 
 
Net Assets – (100.00%)
 
$
82,402,571
 
 
 
ADR: American Depositary Receipt
   
       
 
ADS: American Depositary Share
   
       
 
GDR: Global Depositary Receipt
   
       
 
*
 
Non-Income producing security.
 
         
 
(a)
 
Restricted Security – See Note 7 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
 
         
  (b)   A portion of these securities is pledged to cover unfunded capital commitments at December 31, 2010.  
         
 
(c)
 
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $60,471,943.  At December 31, 2010 unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities for federal income tax purposes is as follows:
 
         
 
Unrealized appreciation
 
$
26,696,204 
 
 
Unrealized depreciation
   
(5,148,034)
 
 
Net unrealized appreciation
 
$
21,548,170 
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
 

 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
At December 31, 2010

ASSETS:
       
Investments in securities at value* (see accompanying Schedule of Investments)
 
$
82,020,113 
   
Cash
   
2,061 
 
Receivables:
       
 
Capital stock sold
   
4,968 
 
 
Dividends and interest
   
27,530 
 
 
Investment securities sold
   
455,691 
 
Prepaid expenses
   
1,235 
 
 
Total assets
   
82,511,598 
 
LIABILITIES:
       
Payables:
       
 
Capital stock redeemed
   
43,757 
 
Accrued audit fees
   
12,100 
 
Accrued management fee
   
39,439 
 
Other accrued expenses
   
13,731 
 
 
Total liabilities
   
109,027 
 
         
NET ASSETS
 
$
82,402,571 
 
         
SHARES OUTSTANDING
   
7,488,987 
 
           
NET ASSET VALUE, offering, and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Shares outstanding)
 
$
11.00 
 
         
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
       
Par value of shares of capital stock
 
$
7,489 
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
71,670,142 
 
Undistributed net investment income
   
853,377 
 
Accumulated net realized losses from investments
   
(12,370,712)
 
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
22,242,275 
 
 
Net Assets
 
$
82,402,571 
 
           
*Including:
       
 
Cost of Investments
 
$
59,778,844 
 
           
See Notes to Financial Statements
           
           


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Statement of Operations
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010

INVESTMENT INCOME:
 
Income:
       
Dividends*
 
$
1,356,663 
 
Interest
   
3,219 
 
 
Total income
   
1,359,882 
 
                 
Expenses:
       
Management fees (Note 3)
 
 
     $                                                           445,386 
 
Custodian fees
   
27,465 
 
Transfer agent fees
   
8,350 
  
Audit fees
   
18,000 
 
Legal fees
   
2,384 
 
Accounting fees (Note 3)
   
2,004 
 
Reports to shareholders
   
24,150 
 
Directors’ fees and expenses
   
20,397 
 
Registration and filing fees
   
49 
 
Miscellaneous
   
 
    7,782   
Total expenses
   
555,967 
 
Expenses paid indirectly (Note 4)
   
(3)
 
 
Net expenses
   
555,964 
 
Net investment income
   
803,918 
 
                 
REALIZED & UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND                                       
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
 
Net realized gain (loss) from:
       
  Investment transactions
   
1,263,561 
 
  Foreign currency transactions
   
(12,825)
 
Net realized gain
   
1,250,736 
 
Net increase in unrealized appreciation
   
6,094,685 
 
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and
foreign currency transactions
   
7,345,421 
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
8,149,339 
 
                 
*Net of foreign taxes withheld as follows
 
$
27,900 
 
                 
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Statements of Changes in Net Assets


   
Year ended December 31,
   
2010
 
2009
               
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
 
$
803,918 
 
$
489,320 
Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions
   
1,250,736 
   
(8,123,742)
Net change in  unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
6,094,685 
   
34,312,747 
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
8,149,339 
   
26,678,325 
               
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
Net investment income
   
(650,801)
   
(629,608)
               
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions (Note 5)
   
(12,933,188)
   
4,467,751 
 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
   
(5,434,650)
   
30,516,468 
               
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year
   
87,837,221 
   
57,320,753 
End of year*
 
$
82,402,571 
 
$
87,837,221 
               
*Including undistributed net investment income of
 
$
853,377 
 
$
478,082 
               
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Fund is a separate series of Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc. (a Maryland corporation), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified, open-end management investment company.  Only insurance companies, for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, may purchase shares of the Fund.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of financial statements.

Security Valuation - The Fund calculates the net asset value of its shares as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“Exchange”), normally 4:00 P.M. Eastern time, on each day the Exchange is open for business.  Securities listed on the Exchange (and other national exchanges) are valued at the last reported sales price on the day of valuation.  Securities traded in the over-the-counter market (e.g. NASDAQ) and listed securities for which no sale was reported on that date are stated at the average of closing bid and asked prices.  Securities traded on foreign exchanges are valued based upon the last sales price on the principal exchange on which the security is traded prior to the time when the Fund’s assets are valued.  Securities (including restricted securities) for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value.  Securities whose values have been materially affected by what Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. (“Davis Advisors” or “Adviser”), the Fund’s investment adviser, identifies as a significant event occurring before the Fund’s assets are valued but after the close of their respective exchanges will be fair valued.  Fair value is determined in good faith using consistently applied procedures under the supervision of the Board of Directors.  Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.  These valuation procedures are reviewed and subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Value Measurements - Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used to determine the fair value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
        Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Value Measurements – (Continued)

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2010 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 
Investments in Securities at Value
 
Valuation Inputs
     
Level 2:
 
Level 3:
   
     
Other Significant
 
Significant
   
 
Level 1:
 
Observable
 
Unobservable
   
 
Quoted Prices
 
Inputs
 
Inputs
 
Total
Equity securities:
                     
Energy
$
5,485,870
 
$
 
$
 
$
5,485,870   
Financials
 
68,445,655  
   
4,497,850   
   
395,726
   
73,339,231     
Industrials
 
2,200,012
   
   
   
2,200,012   
Short-term securities
 
   
995,000
   
   
995,000
  Total
$
76,131,537  
 
$
5,492,850   
 
$
395,726
 
$
82,020,113     
                       
                       

Level 2 to Level 1 transfers*:
   
Financials
$
8,165,841
     
     

*Application of fair value procedures for securities traded on foreign exchanges triggered transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 assets during the year ended December 31, 2010.

The following table reconciles the valuation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value for the year ended December 31, 2010:

Investment Securities:
     
Beginning balance
 
$
– 
Unrealized depreciation
   
(213,086)   
Net purchases (sales)
   
608,812  
Ending balance
 
$
395,726   
       

The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales may include securities received or delivered through corporate actions or exchanges.  Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are included in the related amounts on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Master Repurchase Agreements - The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into one or more master repurchase agreement accounts.  These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements, secured by U.S. Government securities.  A custodian bank holds securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements until the agreements mature.  Each agreement requires that the market value of the collateral be sufficient to cover payments of interest and principal; however, in the event of default by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

Currency Translation - The market values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in the financial statements after translation to the U.S. Dollar based upon the mean between the bid and offered quotations of the currencies against U.S. Dollars on the date of valuation.  The cost basis of such assets and liabilities is determined based upon historical exchange rates.  Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect as accrued or incurred.


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Foreign Currency - The Fund may enter into forward purchases or sales of foreign currencies to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities against declines in market value relative to the U.S. Dollar.  Forward currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss.  When the forward currency contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the forward currency contract at the time it was opened and value at the time it was closed.  Investments in forward currency contracts may expose the Fund to risks resulting from unanticipated movements in foreign currency exchange rates or failure of the counter-party to the agreement to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from the sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.  Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.  The Fund includes foreign currency gains and losses realized on the sale of investments together with market gains and losses on such investments in the Statement of Operations.

Federal Income Taxes - It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments not offset by loss carryovers, to shareholders.  Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.  The Adviser has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that as of December 31, 2010, no provision for income tax would be required in the Fund’s financial statements.  The Fund’s federal and state (Arizona and Maryland) income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.  The earliest tax year that remains subject to examination by these jurisdictions is 2007. The Fund has available for federal income tax purposes unused capital loss carryforwards as follows:

 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
Expiring
   
12/31/2016
$
3,410,000
12/31/2017
 
8,268,000
Total
$
11,678,000
     
Utilized in 2010
$
1,329,000
     

The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010.   The Act makes changes to several tax rules impacting the Fund. In general, the provisions of the Act will be effective for the Fund’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Although the Act provides several benefits, including the unlimited carryforward of future capital losses, there may be a greater likelihood that all or a portion of the Fund’s pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may expire without being utilized due to the fact that post-enactment capital losses get utilized before pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards. Relevant information regarding the impact of the Act on the Fund, if any, will be contained within the “Federal Income Taxes” section of the Notes to Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.

Securities Transactions and Related Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) with realized gain or loss on the sale of securities being determined based upon identified cost.  Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Interest income, which includes accretion of discount and amortization of premium, is accrued as earned.

 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses), and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments may differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales, passive foreign investment company shares, partnership income, and foreign currency transactions.  The character of dividends and distributions made during the fiscal year from net investment income and net realized securities gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.  Also, due to the timing of dividends and distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which income or realized gain was recorded by the Fund.  The Fund adjusts certain components of capital to reflect permanent differences between financial statement amounts and net income and realized gains/losses determined in accordance with income tax rules.  Accordingly, during the year ended December 31, 2010, amounts have been reclassified to reflect an increase in undistributed net investment income of $222,178, an increase in accumulated net realized losses from investments and foreign currency transactions of 222,132, and a decrease in paid in capital of $46. The Fund’s net assets have not been affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was as follows:

 
           2010
 
            2009
Ordinary income
$
650,801
 
$
629,608

As of December 31, 2010, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed net investment income
$
857,441   
 
Accumulated net realized losses from investments and
     
foreign currency transactions
 
(11,677,614)  
 
Net unrealized appreciation on investments
 
21,549,176
 
Total
$
10,729,003
 
       
       

Indemnification - Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund.  In addition, some of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses.  The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements - In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Directors Fees and Expenses - The Fund set up a Rabbi Trust to provide for the deferred compensation plan for Independent Directors that enables them to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of annual fees they are entitled to receive. The value of an eligible Director’s account is based upon years of service and fees paid to each Director during the years of service. The amount paid to the Director by the Trust under the plan will be determined based upon the performance of the Davis Funds in which the amounts are invested.
 
Unfunded Capital Commitments - Undfunded capital commitments represent agreements which obligate the Fund to meet captial calls in the future. Payment would be made when a capital call is requested. Capital calls can only be made if and when certain requirements have been fulfilled; thus, the timing and the amount of such capital calls cannot readily be determined. Unfunded capital commitments are recorded when capital calls are requested. As of December 31, 2010, unfunded capital commitments amounted to $1,291,188.


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010
 
NOTE 2 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) during the year ended December 31, 2010 were $1,369,704 and $14,702,556, respectively.
 
NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Advisory fees are paid monthly to the Adviser at an annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund’s average net assets.

Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. (“BFDS”) is the Fund’s primary transfer agent.  State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”) is the Fund’s primary accounting provider.  Fees for such services are included in the custodian fee as State Street Bank also serves as the Fund’s custodian.  The Adviser is also paid for certain accounting services.  The fee paid to the Adviser for these services for the year ended December 31, 2010 amounted to $2,004.  Certain directors and officers of the Fund are also directors and officers of the general partner of the Adviser.

Davis Selected Advisers-NY, Inc. (“DSA-NY”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, acts as sub-adviser to the Fund.  DSA-NY performs research and portfolio management services for the Fund under a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Adviser.  The Fund pays no fees directly to DSA-NY.

NOTE 4 - EXPENSES PAID INDIRECTLY

Under an agreement with State Street Bank, custodian fees are reduced for earnings on cash balances maintained at the custodian by the Fund.  Such reductions amounted to $3 during the year ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE 5 - CAPITAL STOCK

At December 31, 2010, there were 500 million shares of capital stock ($0.001 par value per share) authorized. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:
 
   
Year ended
 
Year ended
   
December 31, 2010
 
December 31, 2009
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
Shares sold
 
1,402,090
 
$
14,260,345
 
3,303,661
 
$
26,457,753
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
 
59,325
   
650,801
 
63,087
   
629,608
   
1,461,415
   
14,911,146
 
3,366,748
   
27,087,361
Shares redeemed
 
(2,770,797)
   
(27,844,334)
 
(2,616,379)
   
(22,619,610)
Net increase (decrease)
 
(1,309,382)
 
$
(12,933,188)
 
750,369
 
$
4,467,751
                   


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
  Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 6 - BANK BORROWINGS

The Fund may borrow up to 5% of its assets from a bank to purchase portfolio securities, or for temporary and emergency purposes.  The purchase of securities with borrowed funds creates leverage in the Fund.  The Fund has entered into an agreement, which enables it to participate with certain other funds managed by the Adviser in an unsecured line of credit with a bank, which permits borrowings up to $50 million, collectively.  Interest is charged based on its borrowings, at a rate equal to the higher of the Federal Funds Rate or the Overnight Libor Rate, plus 1.25%.  The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE 7 - RESTRICTED SECURITIES

Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may have contractual restrictions on resale.  They are valued under methods approved by the Board of Directors as reflecting fair value.  The aggregate value of restricted securities amounted to $4,893,576 or 5.94% of the Fund’s net assets as of December 31, 2010.

Information regarding restricted securities is as follows:

Security
 
Acquisition
Date
 
 
Shares/ Units
 
Cost per
Share/Unit
 
Valuation per  Share/ Unit as of December 31, 2010
                     
                     
Oaktree Capital Group LLC, Class A
 
05/21/07
 
126,700
 
$
23.84
 
$
35.50
                     
SKBHC Holdings LLC
 
11/08/10
 
122
 
$
5,000.01
 
$
3,250.00


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Financial Highlights


The following financial information represents selected data for each share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                                         
 
Year ended  December 31,
 
     
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
 
$
9.98
 
$
7.12
 
$
14.27
 
$
16.29
 
$
13.83
 
                                                         
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net Investment Income
 
     0.12
 
    0.05
 
      0.08
 
      0.17
 
      0.09
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
     0.99
 
    2.88
 
      (6.76)
 
      (1.12)
 
      2.47
 
 
Total from Investment Operations
 
     1.11
 
    2.93
 
     (6.68)
 
     (0.95)
 
     2.56
 
                                                         
Dividends and Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends from Net Investment Income
 
     (0.09)
 
    (0.07)
 
      –
 
      (0.17)
 
      (0.09)
 
Distributions from Realized Gains
 
     –
 
    –
 
      (0.47)
 
      (0.90)
 
     (0.01)
 
 
Total Dividends and Distributions
 
    (0.09)
 
    (0.07)
 
     (0.47)
 
     (1.07)
 
     (0.10)
 
Net Asset Value, End of Period
 
$
      11.00
 
$
      9.98
 
$
      7.12
 
$
       14.27
 
$
       16.29
 
                                                         
Total Returna
 
11.10
%
 
41.18
%b
 
(46.36)
%
 
(6.05)
%
 
18.50
%
 
                                                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                                   
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
 
$
82,403
   
$
87,837
   
$
57,321
   
$
116,725
   
$
155,807
   
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:
                                                   
 
Gross
 
0.69
%
 
0.78
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.85
%
 
0.84
%
 
 
Netc
 
0.69
%
 
0.78
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.85
%
 
0.84
%
 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets
 
0.99
%
 
0.67
%
 
0.73
%
 
0.97
%
 
0.66
%
 
Portfolio Turnover Rated
 
2
%
 
10
%
 
16
%
 
17
%
 
9
%
 
                                                         
a
Assumes hypothetical initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company’s separate account.  Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.
   
b
Davis Financial Portfolio received a favorable class action settlement from a company that it no longer owns. This settlement had an approximate impact of 0.4% on the investment performance of the Fund in 2009. This was a one-time event that is unlikely to be repeated.
   
c
The Net Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.
   
d
The lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for a period, divided by the monthly average of the market value of portfolio securities owned during the period.  Securities with a maturity or expiration date at the time of acquisition of one year or less are excluded from the calculation.
   
See Notes to Financial Statements
 


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
of Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Davis Financial Portfolio (a separate series of the Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.), including the schedule of investments as of December 31, 2010, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended.  These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Davis Financial Portfolio as of December 31, 2010, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.



KPMG LLP


Denver, Colorado
February 9, 2011

 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Fund Information


Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)

During the calendar year ended December 31, 2010, $647,927 or 100% of dividends paid by the Fund constituted income qualifying for the corporate dividends-received deduction.

Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

The Fund has adopted Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures under which the Fund votes proxies relating to securities held by the Fund.  A description of the Fund’s Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-279-0279, (ii) on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Fund is required to file Form N-PX, with its complete proxy voting record for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year.  The Fund’s Form N-PX filing is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-279-0279, (ii) on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Form N-Q

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.  The Fund’s Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-279-0279 or on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  The Fund’s Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Matters Submitted to a Vote of Shareholders (Unaudited)

A special meeting of shareholders was held on November 18, 2010.  The number of votes necessary to conduct the meeting and approve the proposal was obtained.  The results of the votes of shareholders are listed below.
 
PROPOSAL
Election of Directors
 
For
 
Withheld
         
 
Marc Blum
 
73,449,515
 
2,034,846
           
 
Christopher Davis
 
73,367,994
 
2,116,367
           
 
Andrew Davis
 
73,365,995
 
2,118,366
           
 
John Gates Jr.
 
73,377,445
 
2,106,916
           
 
Thomas Gayner
 
73,516,253
 
1,968,108
           
 
G. Bernard Hamilton
 
73,295,934
 
2,188,427
           
 
Samuel Iapalucci
 
73,323,243
 
2,161,118
           
 
Robert Morgenthau
 
73,435,705
 
2,048,656
           
 
Christian Sonne
 
73,307,594
 
2,176,767
           
 
Marsha Williams
 
73,362,265
 
2,122,096
           


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Directors and Officers


For the purposes of their service as directors to the Davis Funds, the business address for each of the directors is 2949 E. Elvira Road, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85756. Each Director serves until their retirement, resignation, death or removal. Subject to exceptions and exemptions, which may be granted by the Independent Directors, Directors must retire at the close of business on the last day of the calendar year in which the Director attains age seventy-four (74).

Name
(birthdate)
Position(s) Held
With Fund
Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
Other Directorships
Held by Director
           
Independent Directors
           
Marc P. Blum
(09/09/42)
Director
Director since 1986
Chief Executive Officer, World Total Return Fund, LLLP; of Counsel to Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger and Hollander, LLC (law firm).
13
Director, Legg Mason Investment Counsel & Trust Company N.A. (asset management company) and Rodney Trust Company (Delaware).
           
John S. Gates, Jr.
(08/02/53)
Director
Director since 2007
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PortaeCo LLC, a private investment company (beginning in 2006); Co-founder of CenterPoint Properties Trust (REIT); Co-chairman and Chief Executive Officer for 22 years (until 2006).
13
 
Director, DCT Industrial Trust (REIT); Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority.
           
Thomas S. Gayner
(12/16/61)
Director/
Chairman
Director since 2004
President and Chief Investment Officer, Markel Corporation (insurance company).
13
Director, Washington Post Co. (publishing company); Director, Colfax Corp. (engineering and manufacturer of pumps and fluid handling equipment).
           
G. Bernard Hamilton
(03/18/37)
Director
Director since 1978
Managing General Partner, Avanti Partners, L.P. (investment partnership), retired 2005.
13
none
           
Samuel H. Iapalucci
(07/19/52)
Director
Director since 2006
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CH2M-HILL Companies, Ltd. (engineering).
13
Director, Trow Global Holdings Inc. (engineering &
consulting).
           
Robert P. Morgenthau
(03/22/57)
Director
Director since 2002
Chairman, NorthRoad Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) since June 2002.
13
none
           
Christian R. Sonne
(05/06/36)
Director
(retired 12/31/10)
Director since 1990
General Partner, Tuxedo Park Associates (land holding and development firm).
13
none
           
Marsha Williams
(03/28/51)
Director
Director since 1999
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (travel-services provider) since 2007; former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT).
13
Director, Modine Manufacturing, Inc. (heat transfer technology); Director, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, N.V. (industrial construction and engineering); Director, Fifth Third Bancorp (diversified financial services).


 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO
Directors and Officers – (Continued)

Name
(birthdate)
Position(s) Held
With Fund
Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
Other Directorships
Held by Director
           
Inside Directors*
           
Andrew A. Davis
(06/25/63)
Director
Director since 1997
President or Vice President of each Davis Fund and Selected Fund; President, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.
16
Director, the Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios) since 1998.
           
Christopher C. Davis
(07/13/65)
Director
Director since 1997
President or Vice President of each Davis Fund, Selected Fund, and Clipper Fund; Chairman, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser, including sole member of the Adviser’s general partner, Davis Investments, LLC; Employee of Shelby Cullom Davis & Co. (registered broker/dealer).
16
Director, the Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios) since 1998; Director, Washington Post Co. (publishing company).

*   Andrew A. Davis and Christopher C. Davis own partnership units (directly, indirectly, or both) of the Adviser and are considered to be “interested persons” of the Funds as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. Andrew A. Davis and Christopher C. Davis are brothers.

Officers

Christopher C. Davis (born 07/13/65, Davis Funds officer since 1997). See description in the section on Inside Directors.

Andrew A. Davis (born 06/25/63, Davis Funds officer since 1997). See description in the section on Inside Directors.

Kenneth C. Eich (born 08/14/53, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Executive Vice President and Principal Executive Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Chief Operating Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Douglas A. Haines (born 03/04/71, Davis Funds officer since 2004). Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President and Director of Fund Accounting, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P.

Sharra L. Haynes (born 09/25/66, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Thomas D. Tays (born 03/07/57, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Vice President and Secretary of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Arthur Don (born 09/24/53, Davis Funds officer since 1991). Assistant Secretary (for clerical purposes only) of each of the Davis Funds and Selected Funds; Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP (law firm); counsel to the Independent Directors and the Davis Funds.

 
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DAVIS FINANCIAL PORTFOLIO


Investment Adviser
 
Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. (Doing business as “Davis Advisors”)
 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
 
Tucson, Arizona 85756
 
(800) 279-0279
 
   
Distributor
 
Davis Distributors, LLC
 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
 
Tucson, Arizona 85756
 
   
Transfer Agent
 
Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.
 
c/o The Davis Funds
 
P.O. Box 8406
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8406
 
   
Custodian
 
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
 
One Lincoln Street
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
 
   
Counsel
 
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
 
Chicago, Illinois 60601
 
   
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
KPMG LLP
 
707 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700
 
Denver, Colorado 80202
 








For more information about Davis Financial Portfolio, including management fee, charges, and expenses, see the current prospectus, which must precede or accompany this report.  The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Fund’s Directors and is available without charge upon request by calling 1-800-279-0279 and on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com.  Quarterly Fact sheets are available on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com.






 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Table of Contents



Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance                                                                                                                          
2
   
Fund Overview                                                                                                                          
4
   
Expense Example                                                                                                                          
6
   
Schedule of Investments                                                                                                                          
7
   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities                                                                                                                          
10
   
Statement of Operations                                                                                                                          
11
   
Statements of Changes in Net Assets                                                                                                                          
12
   
Notes to Financial Statements                                                                                                                          
13
   
Financial Highlights                                                                                                                          
17
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm                                                                                                                          
18
   
Fund Information                                                                                                                          
19
   
Directors and Officers                                                                                                                          
20


This Annual Report is authorized for use by existing shareholders.  Prospective shareholders must receive a current Davis Real Estate Portfolio prospectus, which contains more information about investment strategies, risks, charges, and expenses.  Please read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money.

Shares of the Davis Real Estate Portfolio are not deposits or obligations of any bank, are not guaranteed by any bank, are not insured by the FDIC or any other agency, and involve investment risks, including possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 
 

 


DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

 
Performance Overview

Davis Real Estate Portfolio delivered a total return on net asset value of 19.70% for the year ended December 31, 2010. Over the same time period, the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index (“Index”) returned 29.12%. Every sub-industry1 within the Index delivered positive returns. Real estate operating companies, residential REITs, and retail REITs delivered the strongest performances while office REITs, industrial REITs, and diversified REITs delivered the weakest (but still positive) performances.

Factors Impacting the Portfolio’s Performance

Retail REITs were the most important contributor2 to performance. The Portfolio’s retail REITs under-performed the corresponding sub-industry within the Index (up 32% versus up 33% for the Index) and had a lower relative average weighting (13% versus 24% for the Index). Regency Centers3 and CBL & Associates were among the most important contributors to performance.

The Portfolio had more invested in office REITs than in any other sub-industry and they were an important contributor to the Portfolio’s absolute performance.  However, office REITs were the most important detractor relative to the Index. The Portfolio’s office REITs under-performed the corresponding sector within the Index (up 12% versus up 17% for the Index) and had a higher relative average weighting (31% versus 17% for the Index) in this weaker performing sub-industry. Boston Properties and Alexandria Real Estate were among the most important contributors to performance. DuPont Fabros Technology, Coresite Realty, and Corporate Office Properties were among the most important detractors from performance.

Residential REITs were also an important contributor to the Portfolio’s absolute performance, but similar to office REITs, were also an important detractor from performance relative to the Index. The Portfolio’s residential REITs under-performed the corresponding sub-industry within the Index (up 32% versus up 46% for the Index) and had a lower relative average weighting (11% versus 17% for the Index) in this stronger performing sub-industry. Essex Property Trust and American Campus were among the most important contributors to performance.

Forest City Enterprises was the single most important contributor to the Portfolio’s performance. The Portfolio benefited from both its large investment in Forest City Enterprises (approximately 8% at December 31, 2010) together with its strong investment performance (up 42%). Cousins Properties and ProLogis were among the most important detractors from performance. The Portfolio no longer owns Cousins Properties or ProLogis.
 

Davis Real Estate Portfolio’s investment objective is total return through a combination of growth and income.  There can be no assurance that the Portfolio will achieve its objective.  Davis Real Estate Portfolio’s principal risks are: market risk, company risk, concentrated real estate services portfolio risk, focused portfolio risk, foreign country risk, small- and medium-capitalization risk, fees and expenses risk, and headline risk.  See the prospectus for a full description of each risk.
 
Davis Real Estate Portfolio concentrates its investments in the real estate sector, and it may be subject to greater risks than a portfolio that does not concentrate its investments in a particular sector.  The Portfolio’s investment performance, both good and bad, is expected to reflect the economic performance of the real estate sector much more than a portfolio that does not concentrate its portfolio.
 
Davis Real Estate Portfolio is allowed to focus its investments in fewer companies, and it may be subject to greater risks than a more diversified portfolio that is not allowed to focus its investments in a few companies.  Should the portfolio manager determine that it is prudent to focus the Portfolio’s portfolio in a few companies, the Portfolio’s investment performance, both good and bad, is expected to reflect the economic performance of its more focused portfolio.
 
1   The companies included in the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index are divided into eight sub-industries.
 
2     A company’s or sector’s contribution to or detraction from the Portfolio’s performance is a product both of its appreciation or depreciation and its weighting within the Portfolio.  For example, a 5% holding that rises 20% has twice as much impact as a 1% holding that rises 50%.
 
3     This Management Discussion of Fund Performance discusses a number of individual companies.  The information provided in this report does not provide information reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security.  The Schedule of Investments lists the Portfolio’s holdings of each company discussed.
 

 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance – (Continued)
 
 

Comparison of a $10,000 investment in Davis Real Estate Portfolio versus the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index and the Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index over 10 years for an investment made on December 31, 2000

Graph 3
 
Average Annual Total Return for periods ended December 31, 2010
 
     Fund & Benchmark Indices
1-Year
5-Year
10-Year
Since Fund’s Inception
(07/01/99)
Gross Expense
Ratio
Net Expense
Ratio
 Davis Real Estate Portfolio
19.70%
(1.01)%
8.16%
7.95%
0.81%
0.81%
 Standard & Poor’s 500® Index
15.06%
2.29%
1.41%
0.99%
   
 Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index
29.12%
2.32%
10.34%
10.55%
   

The Standard & Poor’s 500® Index is an unmanaged index of 500 selected common stocks, most of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.  The Index is adjusted for dividends, weighted towards stocks with large market capitalizations, and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks.  Investments cannot be made directly in the Index.
 
The Wilshire U.S. Real Estate Securities Index is a broad measure of the performance of publicly traded real estate securities. It reflects no deduction for fees or expenses.  Investments cannot be made directly in the Index.
 
The performance data for Davis Real Estate Portfolio contained in this report represents past performance and assumes that all distributions were reinvested, and should not be considered as an indication of future performance from an investment in the Portfolio today.  The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares may be worth more or less than their original cost when redeemed.  Portfolio performance changes over time and current performance may be higher or lower than stated.  The operating expense ratio may vary in future years.  For more current information please call Davis Funds Investor Services at 1-800-279-0279.
 
Portfolio performance numbers are net of all Portfolio operating expenses, but do not include any insurance charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account.  If performance included the effect of these additional charges, the return would be lower.

 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Fund Overview
 
December 31, 2010

Portfolio Composition
 
Industry Weightings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
 
(% of 12/31/10 Long Term Portfolio)
           
         
Wilshire U.S. Real
Estate         
Securities Index
Common Stock
85.08%
     
Preferred Stock
7.86%
   
Fund  
Convertible Bonds
2.68%
 
Office REITs
34.98%
15.55%
Short Term Investments
4.19%
 
Residential REITs
11.74%
17.14%
Other Assets & Liabilities
0.19%
 
Retail REITs
10.42%
24.36%
 
100.00%
 
Real Estate Operating Companies
10.27%
2.24%
     
Specialized REITs
9.96%
25.88%
     
Telecommunication Services
8.71%
     
Other
7.81%
8.83%
     
Industrial REITs
6.11%
6.00%
       
100.00%
100.00%
           



Top 10 Long Term Holdings
(% of Fund’s 12/31/10 Net Assets)
     
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A
Real Estate Operating Companies
7.51%
American Campus Communities, Inc.
Residential REITs
5.73%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
Office REITs
5.39%
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
Office REITs
4.44%
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
Residential REITs
3.97%
Regency Centers Corp.
Retail REITs
3.94%
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
Transportation
3.44%
Ventas, Inc.
Specialized REITs
3.29%
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 7.00%, Series D, Conv. Pfd.
Office REITs
3.26%
Crown Castle International Corp.
Telecommunication Services
3.01%


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Fund Overview – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

New Positions Added (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Highlighted positions are those greater than 3.00% Fund’s of 12/31/10 net assets)
 
Security
Industry
Date of 1st
Purchase
% of Fund’s 
12/31/10   
 Net Assets 
American Tower Corp., Class A
Telecommunication Services
01/11/10
2.52%
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Residential REITs
01/20/10
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.
Real Estate Operating Companies
10/22/10
1.86%
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., Class A
Real Estate Services
10/26/10
1.14%
Coresite Realty Corp.
Office REITs
09/22/10
2.93%
Crown Castle International Corp.
Telecommunication Services
01/11/10
3.01%
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
Office REITs
05/13/10
4.44%
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
Industrial REITs
09/13/10
2.19%
Entertainment Properties Trust
Specialized REITs
01/22/10
2.93%
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Office REITs
04/22/10
2.65%
SBA Communications Corp., Class A
Telecommunication Services
01/11/10
2.80%
Toll Brothers, Inc.
Homebuilding
08/26/10
0.63%
UDR, Inc.
Residential REITs
04/22/10
1.52%
       
       
       
       

Positions Closed (01/01/10-12/31/10)
(Gains and losses greater than $200,000 are highlighted)
 
Security
Industry
Date of   
Final Sale
   
Realized   
Gain (Loss)
AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
Residential REITs
04/21/10
 
$
158,182 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc.,
Class A
 
Capital Markets
 
03/03/10
   
 
(44,148)
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
Retail REITs
10/29/10
   
303,225 
Cousins Properties, Inc.
Diversified REITs
07/19/10
   
     (903,447)
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 8.50%, Series A
Office REITs
08/24/10
   
53,750 
Equity Residential
Residential REITs
12/17/10
   
52,251 
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.
Specialized REITs
04/15/10
   
132,235 
Macerich Co.
Retail REITs
01/07/10
   
16,340 
ProLogis
Industrial REITs
01/28/10
   
107,017 
ProLogis, Conv. Sr. Notes, 2.25%,
04/01/37
 
Industrial REITs
05/26/10
   
213,214 
           
           
           
           


 
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Expense Example


Example

As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs only, including advisory and administrative fees and other Fund expenses. The Expense Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.  The Expense Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period indicated, which for the Fund is for the six-month period ended December 31, 2010. Please note that the Expense Example is general and does not reflect charges imposed by your insurance company’s separate account or account specific costs, which may increase your total costs of investing in the Fund. If these charges or account specific costs were included in the Expense Example, the expenses would have been higher.

Actual Expenses

The information represented in the row entitled “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses.  You may use the information in this row, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.  Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then, multiply the result by the number under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The information represented in the row entitled “Hypothetical” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.  The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.  You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds.  To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. Therefore, the information in the row entitled “Hypothetical” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds.

 
Beginning
Ending
Expenses Paid
 
Account Value
Account Value
During Period*
 
(07/01/10)
(12/31/10)
(07/01/10-12/31/10)
       
Actual
$1,000.00
        $1,150.65
$4.28
Hypothetical
$1,000.00
        $1,021.22
$4.02

Hypothetical assumes 5% annual return before expenses.

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized operating expense ratio (0.79%)**, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

** The expense ratio reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.  

 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments
 
December 31, 2010

 
Shares
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (85.08%)
 
 
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY – (0.63%)
 
 
Consumer Durables & Apparel – (0.63%)
 
 
Homebuilding – (0.63%)
 
 
Toll Brothers, Inc.  *
   
8,400
 
$
159,600
 
 
Total Consumer Discretionary
   
159,600
 
 
FINANCIALS – (72.68%)
 
 
Real Estate – (72.68%)
 
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (62.18%)
 
 
Diversified REITs – (2.27%)
 
 
Vornado Realty Trust
   
6,870
   
572,477
 
 
Industrial REITs – (4.72%)
 
 
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
   
120,000
   
637,200
 
 
EastGroup Properties, Inc.
   
13,100
   
554,392
 
 
1,191,592
 
 
 
Office REITs – (25.26%)
 
 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
   
18,600
   
1,362,636
 
 
Boston Properties, Inc.
   
6,500
   
559,650
 
 
Coresite Realty Corp.
   
54,200
   
739,288
 
 
Corporate Office Properties Trust
   
17,490
   
611,276
 
 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc.
   
11,800
   
608,172
 
 
Douglas Emmett, Inc.
   
42,800
   
710,480
 
 
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
   
52,800
   
1,123,056
 
 
Highwoods Properties, Inc.
   
21,000
   
668,850
 
 
6,383,408
 
 
 
Residential REITs – (11.22%)
 
 
American Campus Communities, Inc.
   
45,600
   
1,448,256
 
 
Essex Property Trust, Inc.
   
8,790
   
1,003,994
 
 
UDR, Inc.
   
16,300
   
383,376
 
 
2,835,626
 
 
 
Retail REITs – (9.19%)
 
 
Federal Realty Investment Trust
   
4,150
   
323,409
 
 
Regency Centers Corp.
   
23,600
   
996,864
 
 
Simon Property Group, Inc.
   
6,292
   
625,991
 
 
Taubman Centers, Inc.
   
7,460
   
376,581
 
 
2,322,845
 
 
 
Specialized REITs – (9.52%)
 
 
Cogdell Spencer, Inc.
   
69,583
   
403,581
 
 
Entertainment Properties Trust
   
16,000
   
740,000
 
 
LaSalle Hotel Properties
   
16,400
   
432,960
 
 
Ventas, Inc.
   
15,820
   
830,234
 
 
2,406,775
 
 
15,712,723
 
 
 
Real Estate Management & Development – (10.50%)
 
 
Real Estate Operating Companies – (9.36%)
 
 
Brookdale Senior Living Inc.  *
   
21,900
   
468,879
 
 
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Class A  *
   
113,680
   
1,897,319
 
 
2,366,198
 
 
     


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010 

 
Shares/Principal
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
COMMON STOCK – (CONTINUED)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (CONTINUED)
 
 
Real Estate – (Continued)
 
 
Real Estate Management & Development – (Continued)
 
 
Real Estate Services – (1.14%)
 
 
CB Richard Ellis Group, Inc., Class A  *
   
14,000
 
$
286,720
 
 
2,652,918
 
 
18,365,641
 
 
Total Financials
   
18,365,641
 
 
INDUSTRIALS – (3.44%)
 
 
Transportation – (3.44%)
 
 
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
   
21,700
   
868,651
 
 
Total Industrials
   
868,651
 
 
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES – (8.33%)
 
 
American Tower Corp., Class A  *
   
12,300
   
635,172
 
 
Crown Castle International Corp.  *
   
17,350
   
760,450
 
 
SBA Communications Corp., Class A  *
   
17,300
   
708,435
 
 
Total Telecommunication Services
   
2,104,057
 
           
 
TOTAL COMMON STOCK – (Identified cost $17,692,295)
   
21,497,949
 
           
PREFERRED STOCK – (7.86%)
 
 
FINANCIALS – (7.86%)
 
 
Real Estate – (7.86%)
 
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (7.86%)
 
 
Industrial REITs – (1.13%)
 
 
AMB Property Corp., 6.75%, Series M
   
11,900
   
285,243
 
 
Office REITs – (5.95%)
 
 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 7.00%, Series D, Conv. Pfd.
   
33,272
   
823,482
 
 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 5.50%, Series D, Cum. Conv. Pfd.
   
5,700
   
181,510
 
 
SL Green Realty Corp., 7.625%, Series C
   
19,930
   
499,495
 
 
1,504,487
 
 
 
Retail REITs – (0.78%)
 
 
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc., 7.375%, Series D
   
8,280
   
195,843
 
 
Total Financials
   
1,985,573
 
           
 
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK – (Identified cost $940,569)
   
1,985,573
 
 
CONVERTIBLE BONDS – (2.68%)
   
 
FINANCIALS – (2.68%)
   
 
Real Estate – (2.68%)
   
 
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) – (2.23%)
   
 
Office REITs – (2.23%)
   
 
Digital Realty Trust, Inc., 144A Conv. Sr. Notes, 5.50%, 04/15/29   (a)
 
$
344,000         
$
461,820
   
 
SL Green Realty Corp., 144A Conv. Sr. Notes, 3.00%, 03/30/27    (a)
   
104,000
   
102,180
   
 
564,000
   
 
 
Real Estate Management & Development – (0.45%)
   
 
Real Estate Operating Companies – (0.45%)
   
 
Forest City Enterprises, Inc., Conv. Sr. Notes, 5.00%, 10/15/16
   
80,000
   
114,100
   
 
Total Financials
   
678,100
   
             
 
TOTAL CONVERTIBLE BONDS – (Identified cost $526,554)
   
678,100
   


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Schedule of Investments – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010 

 
Principal
 
Value
(Note 1)
 
SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (4.19%)
 
 
Banc of America Securities LLC Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.25%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $203,004 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 2.104%-6.50%, 06/01/25-12/01/40, total market value $207,060)
 
$
203,000
 
$
203,000
 
 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.16%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $245,003 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency mortgages in a pooled cash account, 3.50%-6.50%, 12/01/25-01/01/41, total market value $249,900)
   
245,000
   
245,000
 
 
Mizuho Securities USA Inc. Joint Repurchase Agreement, 0.24%, 01/03/11, dated 12/31/10, repurchase value of $612,012 (collateralized by: U.S. Government agency obligations in a pooled cash account, 3.125%-7.50%, 01/31/12-05/15/37, total market value $624,240)
   
612,000
   
612,000
 
           
 
TOTAL SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS – (Identified cost $1,060,000)
   
1,060,000
 
           
           
 
Total Investments – (99.81%) – (Identified cost $20,219,418) – (b)
   
25,221,622
 
 
Other Assets Less Liabilities – (0.19%)
   
47,664
 
 
Net Assets – (100.00%)
 
$
25,269,286
 
 
 
 
*
 
Non-Income producing security.
 
         
 
(a)
 
These securities are subject to Rule 144A.  The Board of Directors of the Fund has determined that there is sufficient liquidity in these securities to realize current valuations.  These securities amounted to $564,000 or 2.23% of the Fund's net assets as of December 31, 2010.
 
         
 
(b)
 
Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $21,614,504 At December 31, 2010 unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities for federal income tax purposes is as follows:
 
         
 
Unrealized appreciation
 
$
4,821,698 
 
 
Unrealized depreciation
   
(1,214,580)
 
 
Net unrealized appreciation
 
$
3,607,118 
 
 
 
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 
At December 31, 2010

ASSETS:
       
Investments in securities at value* (see accompanying Schedule of Investments)
 
$
25,221,622 
 
Cash
   
3,922 
 
Receivables:
       
 
Capital stock sold
   
15,397 
 
 
Dividends and interest
   
118,423 
 
Prepaid expenses
   
466 
 
 
Total assets
   
25,359,830 
 
         
LIABILITIES:
       
Payables:
       
 
Capital stock redeemed
   
51,460 
 
Accrued audit fees
   
12,100 
 
Accrued management fee
   
13,924 
 
Other accrued expenses
   
13,060 
 
 
Total liabilities
   
90,544 
 
         
NET ASSETS
 
$
25,269,286 
 
         
SHARES OUTSTANDING
   
2,908,309 
 
           
NET ASSET VALUE, offering, and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Shares outstanding)
 
$
8.69 
   
         
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF:
       
Par value of shares of capital stock
 
$
2,908 
 
         
Additional paid-in capital
   
35,769,746 
 
         
Overdistributed net investment income
   
(1,276)
 
         
Accumulated net realized losses from investments
   
(15,503,918)
 
         
Net unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
5,001,826 
 
 
Net Assets
 
$
25,269,286 
 
           
*Including:
       
 
Cost of Investments
 
$
20,219,418 
 
           
See Notes to Financial Statements
           
           
           
           
           


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Statement of Operations
 
For the year ended December 31, 2010
 
 
INVESTMENT INCOME:
 
Income:
       
Dividends*
 
$
559,207 
 
Interest
   
33,745 
 
 
Total income
   
592,952 
 
                 
Expenses:
       
Management fees (Note 3)
 
 
 $                 136,388 
 
Custodian fees
   
18,305 
 
Transfer agent fees
   
5,651 
 
Audit fees
   
18,000 
 
Legal fees
   
720 
 
Accounting fees (Note 3)
   
2,004 
 
Reports to shareholders
   
5,800 
 
Directors’ fees and expenses
   
8,410 
 
Registration and filing fees
   
15 
 
Miscellaneous
   
6,761 
 
Total expenses
   
202,054 
 
Expenses paid indirectly (Note 4)
   
(2)
 
 
Net expenses
   
202,052 
 
Net investment income
   
390,900 
 
                 
REALIZED & UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND                                                                          
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
 
Net realized gain from investment transactions
   
167,089 
 
Net increase in unrealized appreciation
   
3,843,814 
 
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and                                                           
foreign currency transactions
   
4,010,903 
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
4,401,803 
 
                 
*Net of foreign taxes withheld as follows
 
$
395 
 
                 
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Statements of Changes in Net Assets


   
Year ended December 31,
   
2010
 
2009
               
OPERATIONS:
Net investment income
 
$
390,900 
 
$
523,044 
             
Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions
   
167,089 
   
(12,772,190)
             
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and
foreign currency transactions
   
3,843,814 
   
17,711,950 
 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
4,401,803 
   
5,462,804 
               
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM:
Net investment income
   
(470,072)
   
(513,936)
               
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions (Note 5)
   
(2,228,798)
   
(713,924)
 
Total increase in net assets
   
1,702,933 
   
4,234,944 
               
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year
   
23,566,353 
   
19,331,409 
End of year*
 
$
25,269,286 
 
$
23,566,353 
               
*Including undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income of
 
$
(1,276)
 
$
7,288 
               
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Fund is a separate series of Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc. (a Maryland corporation), which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a non-diversified, open-end management investment company.  Only insurance companies, for the purpose of funding variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, may purchase shares of the Fund.  The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of financial statements.

Security Valuation - The Fund calculates the net asset value of its shares as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“Exchange”), normally 4:00 P.M. Eastern time, on each day the Exchange is open for business.  Securities listed on the Exchange (and other national exchanges) are valued at the last reported sales price on the day of valuation.  Securities traded in the over-the-counter market (e.g. NASDAQ) and listed securities for which no sale was reported on that date are stated at the average of closing bid and asked prices.  Securities traded on foreign exchanges are valued based upon the last sales price on the principal exchange on which the security is traded prior to the time when the Fund’s assets are valued.  Securities (including restricted securities) for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at their fair value.  Securities whose values have been materially affected by what Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. (“Davis Advisors” or “Adviser”), the Fund’s investment adviser, identifies as a significant event occurring before the Fund’s assets are valued but after the close of their respective exchanges will be fair valued.  Fair value is determined in good faith using consistently applied procedures under the supervision of the Board of Directors.  Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.  These valuation procedures are reviewed and subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Value Measurements - Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment. Various inputs are used to determine the fair value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
        Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2010 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at value:

 
Investments in Securities at Value
 
Valuation Inputs
     
Level 2:
 
Level 3:
   
     
Other Significant
 
Significant
   
 
Level 1:
 
Observable
 
Unobservable
   
 
Quoted Prices
 
Inputs
 
Inputs
 
Total
Equity securities:
                     
Consumer discretionary
$
159,600
 
$
 
$
 
$
159,600
Financials
 
20,169,704
   
181,510
   
   
20,351,214
Industrials
 
868,651
   
   
   
868,651
Telecommunication services
 
2,104,057
   
   
   
2,104,057
Convertible debt securities
 
   
678,100
   
   
678,100
Short-term securities
 
   
1,060,000
   
   
1,060,000
Total
$
23,302,012
 
$
1,919,610
 
$
 
$
25,221,622
                       
                       


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Master Repurchase Agreements - The Fund, along with other affiliated funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into one or more master repurchase agreement accounts.  These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements, secured by U.S. Government securities.  A custodian bank holds securities pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements until the agreements mature.  Each agreement requires that the market value of the collateral be sufficient to cover payments of interest and principal; however, in the event of default by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

Currency Translation - The market values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in the financial statements after translation to the U.S. Dollar based upon the mean between the bid and offered quotations of the currencies against U.S. Dollars on the date of valuation.  The cost basis of such assets and liabilities is determined based upon historical exchange rates.  Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect as accrued or incurred.

Foreign Currency - The Fund may enter into forward purchases or sales of foreign currencies to hedge certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities against declines in market value relative to the U.S. Dollar.  Forward currency contracts are marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss.  When the forward currency contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the forward currency contract at the time it was opened and value at the time it was closed.  Investments in forward currency contracts may expose the Fund to risks resulting from unanticipated movements in foreign currency exchange rates or failure of the counter-party to the agreement to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from the sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books, and the U.S. Dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.  Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments in securities at fiscal year end, resulting from changes in the exchange rate.  The Fund includes foreign currency gains and losses realized on the sale of investments together with market gains and losses on such investments in the Statement of Operations.

Federal Income Taxes - It is the Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income, including any net realized gains on investments not offset by loss carryovers, to shareholders.  Therefore, no provision for federal income or excise tax is required.  The Adviser has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that as of December 31, 2010, no provision for income tax would be required in the Fund’s financial statements.  The Fund’s federal and state (Arizona and Maryland) income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.  The earliest tax year that remains subject to examination by these jurisdictions is 2007. The Fund has available for federal income tax purposes unused capital loss carryforwards as follows:

 
Capital Loss Carryforwards
Expiring
   
12/31/2016
$
2,447,000
12/31/2017
 
11,662,000
Total
$
14,109,000
     
Utilized in 2010
$
138,000
     
 
The Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2010.   The Act makes changes to several tax rules impacting the Fund. In general, the provisions of the Act will be effective for the Fund’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2011. Although the Act provides several benefits, including the unlimited carryforward of future capital losses, there may be a greater likelihood that all or a portion of the Fund’s pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may expire without being utilized due to the fact that post-enactment capital losses get utilized before pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards. Relevant information regarding the impact of the Act on the Fund, if any, will be contained within the “Federal Income Taxes” section of the Notes to Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011.

 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES – (CONTINUED)

Securities Transactions and Related Investment Income - Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) with realized gain or loss on the sale of securities being determined based upon identified cost.  Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Dividend income from REIT securities may include return of capital.  Upon notification from the issuer, the amount of the return of capital is reclassified to adjust dividend income, reduce the cost basis, and/or adjust realized gain/loss.  Interest income, which includes accretion of discount and amortization of premium, is accrued as earned.

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders - Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Net investment income (loss), net realized gains (losses), and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments may differ for financial statement and tax purposes primarily due to differing treatments of wash sales and foreign currency transactions.  The character of dividends and distributions made during the fiscal year from net investment income and net realized securities gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.  Also, due to the timing of dividends and distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the fiscal year in which income or realized gain was recorded by the Fund.  The Fund adjusts certain components of capital to reflect permanent differences between financial statement amounts and net income and realized gains/losses determined in accordance with income tax rules. Accordingly, during the year ended December 31, 2010, amounts have been reclassified to reflect a decrease in overdistributed net investment income of $70,608 and a corresponding decrease in paid in capital. The Fund’s net assets have not been affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was as follows:

 
          2010
 
          2009
Ordinary income
$
470,072
 
$
513,936

As of December 31, 2010, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:

    Undistributed net investment income
$
–     
 
    Accumulated net realized losses from investments and
     
foreign currency transactions
 
(14,108,832)   
 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
 
3,606,740 
 
Total
$
(10,502,092)   
 
       
       
 
Indemnification - Under the Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Fund.  In addition, some of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses.  The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements - In preparing financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Directors Fees and Expenses - The Fund set up a Rabbi Trust to provide for the deferred compensation plan for Independent Directors that enables them to elect to defer receipt of all or a portion of annual fees they are entitled to receive. The value of an eligible Director’s account is based upon years of service and fees paid to each Director during the years of service. The amount paid to the Director by the Trust under the plan will be determined based upon the performance of the Davis Funds in which the amounts are invested.


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Notes to Financial Statements – (Continued)
 
December 31, 2010

NOTE 2 - PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investment securities (excluding short-term securities) during the year ended December 31, 2010 were $9,875,366 and $10,533,846, respectively.

NOTE 3 - INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES

Advisory fees are paid monthly to the Adviser at an annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund’s average net assets.

Boston Financial Data Services, Inc. (“BFDS”) is the Fund’s primary transfer agent.  State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”) is the Fund’s primary accounting provider.  Fees for such services are included in the custodian fee as State Street Bank also serves as the Fund’s custodian.  The Adviser is also paid for certain accounting services.  The fee paid to the Adviser for these services for the year ended December 31, 2010 amounted to $2,004.  Certain directors and officers of the Fund are also directors and officers of the general partner of the Adviser.

Davis Selected Advisers-NY, Inc. (“DSA-NY”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, acts as sub-adviser to the Fund.  DSA-NY performs research and portfolio management services for the Fund under a Sub-Advisory Agreement with the Adviser.  The Fund pays no fees directly to DSA-NY.

NOTE 4 - EXPENSES PAID INDIRECTLY

Under an agreement with State Street Bank, custodian fees are reduced for earnings on cash balances maintained at the custodian by the Fund.  Such reductions amounted to $2 during the year ended December 31, 2010.

NOTE 5 - CAPITAL STOCK

At December 31, 2010, there were 500 million shares of capital stock ($0.001 par value per share) authorized. Transactions in capital stock were as follows:

   
Year ended
 
Year ended
   
December 31, 2010
 
December 31, 2009
   
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
Shares sold
 
352,772 
 
$
2,867,737 
 
708,612 
 
$
4,050,873 
Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions
 
58,913 
   
470,072 
 
102,105 
   
513,936 
   
411,685 
   
3,337,809 
 
810,717 
   
4,564,809 
Shares redeemed
 
(690,084)
   
(5,566,607)
 
(956,040)
   
(5,278,733)
Net decrease
 
(278,399)
 
$
(2,228,798)
 
(145,323)
 
$
(713,924)
                   

NOTE 6 - BANK BORROWINGS

The Fund may borrow up to 5% of its assets from a bank to purchase portfolio securities, or for temporary and emergency purposes.  The purchase of securities with borrowed funds creates leverage in the Fund.  The Fund has entered into an agreement, which enables it to participate with certain other funds managed by the Adviser in an unsecured line of credit with a bank, which permits borrowings up to $50 million, collectively.  Interest is charged based on its borrowings, at a rate equal to the higher of the Federal Funds Rate or the Overnight Libor Rate, plus 1.25%.  The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended December 31, 2010.

 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Financial Highlights


The following financial information represents selected data for each share of capital stock outstanding throughout each period:
                                                         
 
Year ended  December 31,
 
     
2010
 
2009
 
2008
 
2007
 
2006
 
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period
 
$
7.40
 
$
5.80
 
$
11.45
 
$
20.43
 
$
17.33
 
                                                         
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations:
                                                   
Net Investment Income
 
     0.13
 
    0.16
 
     0.19
 
      0.42
 
     0.34
 
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
 
     1.31
 
    1.60
 
     (5.50)
 
      (3.40)
 
     5.58
 
 
Total from Investment Operations
 
    1.44
 
   1.76
 
     (5.31)
 
     (2.98)
 
     5.92
 
                                                         
Dividends and Distributions:
                                                   
Dividends from Net Investment Income
 
     (0.15)
 
    (0.16)
 
     (0.22)
 
      (0.64)
 
     (0.60)
 
Distributions from Realized Gains
 
     –
 
    –
 
     (0.11)
 
      (5.36)
 
     (2.22)
 
Return of Capital
 
     –
 
    –
 
     (0.01)
 
      –
 
     –
 
 
Total Dividends and Distributions
 
    (0.15)
 
   (0.16)
 
    (0.34)
 
     (6.00)
 
     (2.82)
 
Net Asset Value, End of Period
 
$
     8.69
 
$
     7.40
 
$
      5.80
 
$
       11.45
 
$
       20.43
 
                                                         
Total Returna
 
19.70
%
 
31.73
%
 
(46.91)
%
 
(15.48)
%
 
34.37
%
 
                                                         
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
                                                   
Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands)
 
$
25,269
   
$
23,566
   
$
19,331
   
$
49,548
   
$
89,738
   
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets:
                                                   
 
Gross
 
0.81
%
 
0.98
%
 
0.98
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.86
%
 
 
Netb
 
0.81
%
 
0.98
%
 
0.98
%
 
0.87
%
 
0.86
%
 
Ratio of Net Investment Income to Average Net Assets
 
1.58
%
 
2.81
%
 
1.84
%
 
1.92
%
 
1.63
%
 
Portfolio Turnover Ratec
 
43
%
 
70
%
 
41
%
 
49
%
 
38
%
 
                                                         
a
Assumes hypothetical initial investment on the business day before the first day of the fiscal period, with all dividends and distributions reinvested in additional shares on the reinvestment date, and redemption at the net asset value calculated on the last business day of the fiscal period. Total returns do not reflect charges attributable to your insurance company’s separate account.  Inclusion of these charges would reduce the total returns shown.
   
b
The Net Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets reflects the impact, if any, of the reduction of expenses paid indirectly and of certain reimbursements from the Adviser.
   
c
The lesser of purchases or sales of portfolio securities for a period, divided by the monthly average of the market value of portfolio securities owned during the period.  Securities with a maturity or expiration date at the time of acquisition of one year or less are excluded from the calculation.
   
See Notes to Financial Statements


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
of Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Davis Real Estate Portfolio (a separate series of the Davis Variable Account Fund, Inc.), including the schedule of investments as of December 31, 2010, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended.  These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2010, by correspondence with the custodian.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Davis Real Estate Portfolio as of December 31, 2010, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.



KPMG LLP


Denver, Colorado
February 9, 2011

 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Fund Information


Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)

During the calendar year ended December 31, 2010, $32,799 or 7% of dividends paid by the Fund constituted income qualifying for the corporate dividends-received deduction.

Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures

The Fund has adopted Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures under which the Fund votes proxies relating to securities held by the Fund.  A description of the Fund’s Portfolio Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-279-0279, (ii) on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

In addition, the Fund is required to file Form N-PX, with its complete proxy voting record for the 12 months ended June 30th, no later than August 31st of each year.  The Fund’s Form N-PX filing is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund toll-free at 1-800-279-0279, (ii) on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com, and (iii) on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Form N-Q

The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.  The Fund’s Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-279-0279 or on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  The Fund’s Form N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, and information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Matters Submitted to a Vote of Shareholders (Unaudited)

 
A special meeting of shareholders was held on November 18, 2010.  The number of votes necessary to conduct the meeting and approve the proposal was obtained.  The results of the votes of shareholders are listed below.
 

PROPOSAL
Election of Directors
 
For
 
Withheld
         
 
Marc Blum
 
23,958,514
 
1,628,294
           
 
Christopher Davis
 
24,332,566
 
1,254,242
           
 
Andrew Davis
 
24,164,567
 
1,422,241
           
 
John Gates Jr.
 
24,319,928
 
1,266,880
           
 
Thomas Gayner
 
24,332,566
 
1,254,242
           
 
G. Bernard Hamilton
 
24,038,919
 
1,547,889
           
 
Samuel Iapalucci
 
24,164,567
 
1,422,241
           
 
Robert Morgenthau
 
24,240,888
 
1,345,920
           
 
Christian Sonne
 
24,026,281
 
1,560,527
           
 
Marsha Williams
 
24,268,899
 
1,317,909
           

 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Directors and Officers


For the purposes of their service as directors to the Davis Funds, the business address for each of the directors is 2949 E. Elvira Road, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85756. Each Director serves until their retirement, resignation, death or removal. Subject to exceptions and exemptions, which may be granted by the Independent Directors, Directors must retire at the close of business on the last day of the calendar year in which the Director attains age seventy-four (74).

Name
(birthdate)
Position(s) Held
With Fund
Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
Other Directorships
Held by Director
           
Independent Directors
           
Marc P. Blum
(09/09/42)
Director
Director since 1986
Chief Executive Officer, World Total Return Fund, LLLP; of Counsel to Gordon, Feinblatt, Rothman, Hoffberger and Hollander, LLC (law firm).
13
Director, Legg Mason Investment Counsel & Trust Company N.A. (asset management company) and Rodney Trust Company (Delaware).
           
John S. Gates, Jr.
(08/02/53)
Director
Director since 2007
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PortaeCo LLC, a private investment company (beginning in 2006); Co-founder of CenterPoint Properties Trust (REIT); Co-chairman and Chief Executive Officer for 22 years (until 2006).
13
 
Director, DCT Industrial Trust (REIT); Chairman, Regional Transportation Authority.
           
Thomas S. Gayner
(12/16/61)
Director/
Chairman
Director since 2004
President and Chief Investment Officer, Markel Corporation (insurance company).
13
Director, Washington Post Co. (publishing company); Director, Colfax Corp. (engineering and manufacturer of pumps and fluid handling equipment).
           
G. Bernard Hamilton
(03/18/37)
Director
Director since 1978
Managing General Partner, Avanti Partners, L.P. (investment partnership), retired 2005.
13
none
           
Samuel H. Iapalucci
(07/19/52)
Director
Director since 2006
Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CH2M-HILL Companies, Ltd. (engineering).
13
Director, Trow Global Holdings Inc. (engineering &
consulting).
           
Robert P. Morgenthau
(03/22/57)
Director
Director since 2002
Chairman, NorthRoad Capital Management, LLC (investment management firm) since June 2002.
13
none
           
Christian R. Sonne
(05/06/36)
Director
(Retired 12/31/10)
Director since 1990
General Partner, Tuxedo Park Associates (land holding and development firm).
13
none
           
Marsha Williams
(03/28/51)
Director
Director since 1999
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Orbitz Worldwide, Inc. (travel-services provider) since 2007; former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT).
13
Director, Modine Manufacturing, Inc. (heat transfer technology); Director, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company, N.V. (industrial construction and engineering); Director, Fifth Third Bancorp (diversified financial services).


 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
Directors and Officers – (Continued)


Name
(birthdate)
Position(s) Held
With Fund
Term of
Office and
Length of
Time
Served
Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Director
Other Directorships
Held by Director
           
Inside Directors*
           
Andrew A. Davis
(06/25/63)
Director
Director since 1997
President or Vice President of each Davis Fund and Selected Fund; President, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.
16
Director, the Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios) since 1998.
           
Christopher C. Davis
(07/13/65)
Director
Director since 1997
President or Vice President of each Davis Fund, Selected Fund, and Clipper Fund; Chairman, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser, including sole member of the Adviser’s general partner, Davis Investments, LLC; Employee of Shelby Cullom Davis & Co. (registered broker/dealer).
16
Director, the Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios) since 1998; Director, Washington Post Co. (publishing company).

*   Andrew A. Davis and Christopher C. Davis own partnership units (directly, indirectly, or both) of the Adviser and are considered to be “interested persons” of the Funds as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940. Andrew A. Davis and Christopher C. Davis are brothers.

Officers

Christopher C. Davis (born 07/13/65, Davis Funds officer since 1997). See description in the section on Inside Directors.

Andrew A. Davis (born 06/25/63, Davis Funds officer since 1997). See description in the section on Inside Directors.

Kenneth C. Eich (born 08/14/53, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Executive Vice President and Principal Executive Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Chief Operating Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Douglas A. Haines (born 03/04/71, Davis Funds officer since 2004). Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Principal Accounting Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President and Director of Fund Accounting, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P.

Sharra L. Haynes (born 09/25/66, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Thomas D. Tays (born 03/07/57, Davis Funds officer since 1997). Vice President and Secretary of each of the Davis Funds (consisting of 13 portfolios), Selected Funds (consisting of three portfolios), and Clipper Fund, Inc. (consisting of one portfolio); Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Davis Selected Advisers, L.P., and also serves as an executive officer in certain companies affiliated with the Adviser.

Arthur Don (born 09/24/53, Davis Funds officer since 1991). Assistant Secretary (for clerical purposes only) of each of the Davis Funds and Selected Funds; Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP (law firm); counsel to the Independent Directors and the Davis Funds.

 
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DAVIS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIO
 


Investment Adviser
 
Davis Selected Advisers, L.P. (Doing business as “Davis Advisors”)
 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
 
Tucson, Arizona 85756
 
(800) 279-0279
 
   
Distributor
 
Davis Distributors, LLC
 
2949 East Elvira Road, Suite 101
 
Tucson, Arizona 85756
 
   
Transfer Agent
 
Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.
 
c/o The Davis Funds
 
P.O. Box 8406
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8406
 
   
Custodian
 
State Street Bank and Trust Co.
 
One Lincoln Street
 
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
 
   
Counsel
 
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
 
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
 
Chicago, Illinois 60601
 
   
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
KPMG LLP
 
707 Seventeenth Street, Suite 2700
 
Denver, Colorado 80202
 








For more information about Davis Real Estate Portfolio, including management fee, charges, and expenses, see the current prospectus, which must precede or accompany this report.  The Fund’s Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Fund’s Directors and is available without charge upon request by calling 1-800-279-0279 and on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com.  Quarterly Fact sheets are available on the Fund’s website at www.davisfunds.com.






 
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ITEM 2.  CODE OF ETHICS

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions.

A copy of the code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this form N-CSR.

No waivers were granted to this code of ethics during the period covered by this report.

ITEM 3.  AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT

The registrant’s board of directors has determined that independent trustee Marsha Williams qualifies as the “audit committee financial expert”, as defined in Item 3 of form N-CSR.

ITEM 4.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

(a)  
Audit Fees.  The aggregate Audit Fees billed by KPMP LLP (“KPMG”) for professional    services rendered for the audits of the audits of the financial statements, or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the fiscal year ends December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were $56,400 and $56,400, respectively.

(b)  
Audit-Related Fees.  The aggregate Audit-Related Fees billed by KPMG for services rendered for assurance and related services that are not reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the fund financial statements, but not reported as Audit Fees fore fiscal year ends December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were $0 and $0, respectively.

(c)  
Tax Fees.  The aggregate Tax Fees billed by KPMG for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advise and tax planning for the fiscal year ends December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were $18,426 and $19,650, respectively.

Fees included in the Tax Fee category comprise all services performed by professional staff in the independent accountant’s tax division except those services related to the audit.  These services include preparation of tax returns, tax advice related to mergers and a review of the fund income and capital gain distributions.

(d)  
All Other Fees.  The aggregate Other Fees billed by KPMG for all other non-audit services rendered to the fund for the fiscal year ends December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 were $0 and $0, respectively.

  (e)(1)  Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures.

The fund Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent accountant relating to the operations or financial reporting of the funds.  Prior to the commencement of any audit or non-audit services to a fund, the Audit Committee reviews the services to determine whether they are appropriate and permissible under applicable law.

The fund Audit Committee has adopted a policy whereby audit and non-audit services performed by the fund independent accountant require pre-approval in advance at regularly scheduled Audit Committee meetings.  If such a service is required between regularly scheduled Audit Committee meetings, pre-approval may be authorized by the Audit Committee Chairperson with ratification at the next scheduled audit committee meeting.

     (2)  
No services included in (b) – (d) above were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of
Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

  (f)   Not applicable

(g)  
The Funds’ independent accountant did not provide any services to the investment advisor or any affiliate for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.  The fund has not paid any fees for non-audit not previously disclosed in items 4 (b) – (d).

(h)  
The registrant’s audit committee of the board of trustees has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.  No such services were rendered.

ITEM 5.  AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS

Not Applicable

ITEM 6.  SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

Not Applicable.  The complete Schedule of Investments is included in Item 1 of this for N-CSR

ITEM 7.  DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not Applicable

ITEM 8.  PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Not Applicable

ITEM 9.  PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

Not Applicable

ITEM 10.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

There have been no changes to the procedure by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees.

ITEM 11.  CONTROLS AND PROCUDURES

(a)  
The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3 (c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.

(b)  
There have been no significant changes in the registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls.

ITEM 12.  EXHIBITS

 
(a)(1)  The registrant’s code of ethics pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed as an exhibit to this form N-CSR.

 
(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached.

 
(a)(3)  Not applicable

 
(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached.


 
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.

DAVIS VARIABLE ACCOUNT FUND, INC.

By           /s/ Kenneth C. Eich
Kenneth C. Eich
Principal Executive Officer

Date:  February 25, 2011

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/ Kenneth C. Eich
Kenneth C. Eich
Principal Executive Officer

Date:  February 25, 2011

By           /s/ Douglas A. Haines
Douglas A. Haines
Principal Financial Officer

Date:  February 25, 2011