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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
FORM N-CSR
 
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-4815
 
 
Ultra Series Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
 
Pamela M. Krill
Madison Funds Legal and Compliance Department
550 Science Drive
Madison, WI 53711
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 608-274-0300
 
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
 
Date of reporting period: December 31, 2013
 
 
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Ultra Series Fund | Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance  | December 31, 2013
Table of Contents
 
Page
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
 
Period in Review
Outlook
Conservative Allocation Fund
Moderate Allocation Fund
Aggressive Allocation Fund
Money Market Fund
Core Bond Fund
High Income Fund
Diversified Income Fund
Large Cap Value Fund
Large Cap Growth Fund
Mid Cap Fund
Small Cap Fund
International Stock Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
Portfolios of Investments
 
Conservative Allocation Fund
Moderate Allocation Fund
Aggressive Allocation Fund
Money Market Fund
Core Bond Fund
High Income Fund

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Diversified Income Fund
Large Cap Value Fund
Large Cap Growth Fund
Mid Cap Fund
Small Cap Fund
International Stock Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund
Financial Statements
 
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Statements of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Financial Highlights
Notes to Financial Statements   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   
Other Information   
Trustees and Officers   

Nondeposit investment products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by any financial institution. For more complete information about Ultra Series Fund, including charges and expenses, request a prospectus from your financial advisor or from CMFG Life Insurance Company, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA 50677. Consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of any fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company. For more current Ultra Series Fund performance information, please call 1-800-670-3600. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted within. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Nothing in this report represents a recommendation of a security by the investment adviser. Portfolio holdings may have changed since the date of this report.
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance
PERIOD IN REVIEW
Despite modest economic growth, U.S. equities had one of the best years in history and led the world’s stock markets, as the S&P 500 Index advanced 32.39% in 2013. Domestic mid-cap and small-cap indices showed even stronger returns, with the Russell Midcap® Index up 34.76% and the Russell 2000® Index of small-cap stocks up 38.82%. Developed international markets were also robust, as the broad MSCI EAFE Net Index advanced 22.78%. Emerging markets, on the other hand, lagged the developed world badly, with the Russell Emerging Market Index barely positive with a 0.29% return.
Despite an array of challenges, the resilient U.S. economy grew by nearly 2% in 2013, with the rate of this growth appearing to accelerate through the final quarters. Europe seemed to be working through the worst of its problems, while emerging markets showed signs of slowing growth, putting selling pressure on what had been an investor favorite for much of the past decade.
Returns for bond investors were not as satisfying, as the broad Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index dropped -2.02%. During the final quarter of 2013, fixed income investors continued to focus on the timing of a much awaited shift in monetary policy from the Federal Reserve. Throughout 2013 strengthening economic fundamentals and hints from the Federal Reserve Board created expectations for a tapering in Fed open-market bond purchasing. These expectations for what was widely viewed as the first stage towards monetary tightening put steady pressure on interest rates. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed close to 3% in early September before drifting back to 2.6% at the end of the third quarter. At year’s end the 10-year yield was just over 3%, marking its highest level for 2013.
OUTLOOK
In our view, this encouraging display of economic persistence bodes well for 2014. Our cautiously upbeat outlook is largely based on an improving fiscal backdrop, with 2013’s federal government headwind expected to recede in 2014. We are impressed by the improvement in the U.S. economy. Relative to other countries, the U.S. enjoys favorable demographics, has strong energy and agricultural resources, and a robust consumer base. In addition, the U.S. federal budget deficit has declined from 10% to near 4% of GDP over the past four years. We remain watchful regarding still-high debt levels with governmental entities and consumers, lower labor force participation, unclear long-

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term fiscal and monetary policies, and lower levels of capital investments by businesses. On balance, though, the U.S. looks strong compared to the rest of the world.

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CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Conservative Allocation Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies (the “underlying funds”). The fund will be diversified among a number of asset classes and its allocation among underlying funds will be based on an asset allocation model developed by Madison Asset Management, LLC (“Madison”), the fund’s investment adviser.
The team may use multiple analytical approaches to determine the appropriate asset allocation, including:
Asset allocation optimization analysis – considers the degree to which returns in different asset classes do or do not move together, and the fund’s aim to achieve a favorable overall risk profile for any targeted portfolio return.
Scenario analysis – historical and expected return data is analyzed to model how individual asset classes and combinations of asset classes would affect the fund under different economic and market conditions.
Fundamental analysis – draws upon Madison’s investment teams to judge each asset class against current and forecasted market condi-tions. Economic, industry and security analysis is used to develop return and risk expectations that may influence asset class selection.
In addition, Madison has a flexible mandate which permits the fund, at the sole discretion of Madison, to materially reduce equity risk exposures when and if conditions are deemed to warrant such an action.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131,2
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Since
6/30/06
Inception

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Conservative Allocation, Class I
7.61
%
6.55
%
8.89
%
4.60
%

Ultra Series Conservative Allocation, Class II
7.34

6.28



8.93
%
Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index
8.54

7.32

9.04

6.18

9.71

Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Corp, Govt & Mortg Index
-2.34

3.24

4.27

5.32

4.53

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Bond Funds
56.7
%
Foreign Bond Funds
3.8
%
Stock Funds
34.4
%
Foreign Stock Funds
4.5
%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
0.6
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Conservative Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 7.61% over the 12-month period, underperforming the Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index return of 8.54%, but slightly outperforming the Morningstar Conservative Allocation category average return of 7.23%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000® Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed to just over 3% by year’s end. The fund’s modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within the fixed income portion of the fund. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to small-cap stocks and weak selection among core U.S. equity positions where Madison’s preference for managers holding more proven, high-quality companies was out of favor with a speculative market. These negative factors outweighed the positive factors and resulted in underperformance compared to the benchmark, but not the peer category for the year.

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MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Moderate Allocation Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies (the “underlying funds”). The fund will be diversified among a number of asset classes and its allocation among underlying funds will be based on an asset allocation model developed by Madison Asset Management, LLC (“Madison”), the fund’s investment adviser.
The team may use multiple analytical approaches to determine the appropriate asset allocation, including:
Asset allocation optimization analysis – considers the degree to which returns in different asset classes do or do not move together, and the fund’s aim to achieve a favorable overall risk profile for any targeted portfolio return.
Scenario analysis – historical and expected return data is analyzed to model how individual asset classes and combinations of asset classes would affect the fund under different economic and market conditions.
Fundamental analysis – draws upon Madison’s investment teams to judge each asset class against current and forecasted market conditions. Economic, industry and security analysis is used to develop return and risk expectations that may influence asset class selection.
In addition, Madison has a flexible mandate which permits the fund, at the sole discretion of Madison, to materially reduce equity risk exposures when and if conditions are deemed to warrant such an action.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131,2
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Since
6/30/06
Inception

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Moderate Allocation, Class I
15.66
%
9.27
%
11.64
%
4.62
%

Ultra Series Moderate Allocation, Class II
15.37

8.99



11.91
%
Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index
16.10

9.48

11.75

6.11

12.78

S&P 500 Index
32.39

16.18

17.94

7.41

19.84

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Bond Funds
34.6
%
Stock Funds
54.1
%
Foreign Stock Funds
10.3
%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.0
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Moderate Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 15.66% over the 12-month period, slightly underperforming the Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index return of 16.10% and the Morningstar Moderate Allocation category average return of 16.48%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000® Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed to just over 3% by year’s end. The fund’s modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within the fixed income portion of the fund. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to small-cap stocks and weak selection among core U.S. equity positions where Madison‘s preference for managers holding more proven, high-quality companies was out of favor with a speculative market. These negative factors outweighed the positive factors and resulted in underperformance against the bench-mark and peer category for the year.

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AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies (the “underlying funds”). The fund will be diversified among a number of asset classes and its allocation among underlying funds will be based on an asset allocation model developed by Madison Asset Management, LLC (“Madison”), the fund’s investment adviser. The team may use multiple analytical approaches to determine the appropriate asset allocation, including:
Asset allocation optimization analysis – considers the degree to which returns in different asset classes do or do not move together, and the fund’s aim to achieve a favorable overall risk profile for any targeted portfolio return.
Scenario analysis – historical and expected return data is analyzed to model how individual asset classes and combinations of asset classes would affect the fund under different economic and market conditions.
Fundamental analysis – draws upon Madison’s investment teams to judge each asset class against current and forecasted market conditions. Economic, industry and security analysis is used to develop return and risk expectations that may influence asset class selection.
In addition, Madison has a flexible mandate which permits the fund, at the sole discretion of Madison, to materially reduce equity risk exposures when and if conditions are deemed to warrant such an action.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131,2
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Since
6/30/06
Inception

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation, Class I
22.35
%
11.03
%
14.24
%
4.47
%

Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation, Class II
22.05

10.76



14.53
%
Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index
23.41

10.97

13.84

5.48

15.27

S&P 500 Index
32.39

16.18

17.94

7.41

19.84

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Bond Funds
12.8
%
Stock Funds
70.0
%
Foreign Stock Funds
15.6
%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.6
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Aggressive Allocation Fund (Class I) returned 22.35% over the 12-month period, slightly underperforming the Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index return of 23.41%, but outperforming the Morningstar Aggressive Allocation category average return of 21.31%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000® Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed to just over 3% by year’s end. The fund’s modest duration served to mitigate the losses within the fixed income portion of the fund. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to small-cap stocks and weak selection among core U.S. equity positions where Madison’s preference for managers holding more proven, high-quality companies was out of favor with a speculative market. The negative factors slightly outweighed the positive, resulting in underperformance against the benchmark, but the opposite is true compared to the fund’s peers.

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MONEY MARKET FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Money Market Fund invests exclusively in U.S. dollar-denominated money market securities maturing in thirteen months or less from the date of purchase. These securities will be obligations of the U.S. Government and its agencies and instrumentalities, but may also include securities issued by U.S. and foreign financial institutions, corporations, municipalities, foreign governments, and multi-national organizations, such as the World Bank. The fund may invest in mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, including those representing pools of mortgage, commercial, or consumer loans originated by financial institutions.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Fannie Mae
19.9
%
Federal Home Loan Bank
15.9
%
Freddie Mac
33.6
%
U.S. Treasury Notes
9.6
%
Commercial Paper
16.3
%
Cash and Other Net Assets
4.7
%












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CORE BOND FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
Under normal circumstances, the Ultra Series Core Bond Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds. To keep current income relatively stable and to limit share price volatility, the fund emphasizes investment grade securities and maintains an intermediate (typically 3-7 year) average portfolio duration, with the goal of being between 85-115% of the market benchmark duration. The fund also strives to add incremental return in the portfolio by making strategic decisions relating to credit risk, sector exposure and yield curve positioning. The fund may invest in corporate debt securities, U.S. Government debt securities, foreign government debt securities, non-rated debt securities, and asset-backed, mortgage-backed and commercial mortgage-backed securities.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Core Bond, Class I
-2.24
 %
2.50
%
3.97
%
3.76
%

Ultra Series Core Bond, Class II
-2.49

2.24



3.83
%
Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Corp, Govt & Mortg Index
-2.34

3.24

4.27

4.59

4.53

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

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PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Asset Backed
0.3
%
Corporate Notes and Bonds
28.9
%
Municipal Bonds
0.7
%
Mortgage Backed
18.5
%
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
49.5
%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
2.1
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Core Bond Fund (Class I) outperformed its benchmark, but had a negative return of -2.24% for the 12-month period, in which bonds suffered broadly in the face of rising interest rates. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed to just over 3% by year’s end. Rising rates depress the value of existing, lower-yielding bonds. The fund’s benchmark index, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index produced a loss of -2.34% for the period. The fund had the advantage of a shorter relative duration than its benchmark, with less exposure to the long-end of the yield curve where losses were most pronounced. On the other hand, the short duration stance meant less yield than the index, which has a negative impact on total return. An underexposure to low-quality, high-yield bonds was a detriment as CAA rated junk bonds were the bond market leaders. Overall, the shorter duration resulted in fund outperformance relative to its benchmark for the year.

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HIGH INCOME FUND

INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series High Income Fund invests primarily in lower-rated, higher-yielding income bearing securities, such as “junk” bonds. Because the performance of these securities has historically been strongly influenced by economic conditions, the fund may rotate securities selection by business sector according to the economic outlook. Under normal market conditions, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in bonds rated lower than investment grade (BBB/Baa) and their unrated equivalents or other high-yielding securities.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series High Income, Class I
5.49
%
7.21
%
13.08
%
6.98
%

Ultra Series High Income, Class II
5.23

6.94



10.61
%
Bank of America Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II, Constrained
7.41

9.01

18.70

8.46

15.99

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

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SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Consumer Discretionary†
32.5
%
Consumer Staples
6.2
%
Energy
14.8
%
Financials
2.6
%
Health Care
6.4
%
Industrials
12.4
%
Information Technology
5.5
%
Materials
6.7
%
Telecommunication Services
4.7
%
Utilities
3.3
%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
4.9
%
†Consumer Discretionary includes securities in the following industries: Auto Components; Automobiles; Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, Media; Specialty Retail; and Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series High Income Fund (Class I) had strong absolute returns for the 12-month period, with a gain of 5.49%. This trailed its benchmark, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index, which advanced 7.41%. While most bond sectors showed negative returns in 2013 in the wake of rising interest rates, high yield bonds were the exception. Investors continued to be attracted to their excess yield, while an improving U.S. economy buoyed confidence in corporate prospects. Based on Barclays Capital Bond Indices, intermediate corporate bonds rated in the top AAA to A classes all had small losses in 2013, while BA-rated bonds rose 5.1%, B-rated 7.5%, and CAA-rated led the market with a 13.4% gain. The fund’s returns were somewhat constrained by management’s relative quality bias and preference for bonds from more conservative industry sectors, especially Health Care, resulting in the overall underperformance against the benchmark for the year.

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DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Diversified Income Fund seeks income by investing in a broadly diversified array of securities including bonds, common stocks, real estate securities, foreign market bonds and stocks and money market instruments. Bonds, stock and cash components will vary, reflecting the portfolio managers’ judgments of the relative availability of attractively yielding and priced stocks and bonds. Generally, however, bonds will constitute up to 80% of the fund’s assets, stocks will constitute up to 60% of the fund’s assets, real estate securities will constitute up to 25% of the fund’s assets, foreign stocks and bonds will constitute up to 25% of the fund’s assets and money market instruments will constitute up to 25% of the fund’s assets. Under normal market conditions, the fund intends to limit the investment in lower credit quality bonds to less than 50% of the fund’s assets. The balance between the two strategies of the fund (fixed income and equity investing) is determined after reviewing the risks associated with each type of investment, with the goal of meaningful risk reduction as market conditions demand.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Diversified Income, Class I
16.07
%
10.62
%
10.93
%
6.34
%

Ultra Series Diversified Income, Class II
15.78

10.35



12.29
%
Custom Blended Index (50% Fixed, 50% Equity)
13.90

9.76

11.27

6.29

12.24

Bank of America Merrill Lynch US Corp, Govt & Mortg Index
-2.34

3.24

4.27

4.59

4.53

S&P 500 Index
32.39

16.18

17.94

7.41

19.84

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.
PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Asset Backed
0.1
%
Common Stocks
57.5
%
Corporate Notes and Bonds
14.4
%
Municipal Bonds
0.2
%
Mortgage Backed
7.0
%
U.S. Government and Agency Obligations
16.5
%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
4.3
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Diversified Income Fund (Class I) outperformed its blended benchmark with a return of 16.07% for the 12-month period. This 50% stock, 50% bond benchmark had a return of 13.90%, combining the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate Government and Mortgage Index’s -2.34% return with S&P 500 Index’s 32.39% return. The equity portion of the portfolio was in line with the broader index, as value stocks trailed growth stocks only slightly over the period. The stock portfolio had its best relative returns in the Industrials sector, where an overweighting to an index-beating sector was supported by strong returns by 3M, Boeing, UPS and United Technologies. On the other hand, the rapidly rising market left many of the more defensive positions behind, and this was particularly true in Consumer Staples, where an above-index exposure and holdings in Philip Morris, Sysco and Coca-Cola trailed the market. The bond allocation suffered a negative return in face of broad bond market losses over the year but outperformed its benchmark due to a shorter, more conservative duration stance and a lighter exposure to financial and mortgage-based bonds, which had sharper declines than the overall market.

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LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Large Cap Value Fund will, under normal market conditions, maintain at least 80% of its net assets in large cap stocks. The fund follows a “value” approach, meaning the portfolio managers seek to invest in stocks at prices below their perceived intrinsic value as estimated based on fundamental analysis of the issuing company and its prospects. By investing in value stocks, the fund attempts to limit the downside risk over time but may also produce smaller gains than other stock funds if their intrinsic values are not realized by the market or if growth-oriented investments are favored by investors. The fund will diversify its holdings among various industries and among companies within those industries.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Large Cap Value, Class I
30.07
%
16.02
%
14.58
%
6.17
%

Ultra Series Large Cap Value, Class II
29.74

15.73



17.35
%
Russell 1000 Value Index
32.53

16.06

16.67

7.58

19.91

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.


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SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
 
Fund
Russell 1000® Value Index
Consumer Discretionary
11.8
%
6.7
%
Consumer Staples
8.1
%
5.9
%
Energy
14.3
%
15.0
%
Financials†
25.2
%
29.0
%
Health Care
14.2
%
12.9
%
Industrials
14.3
%
10.4
%
Information Technology
6.3
%
8.9
%
Materials
1.2
%
3.0
%
Telecommunication Services
1.2
%
2.5
%
Utilities

5.7
%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
3.4
%

†Financials includes securities in the following industries: Capital Markets; Commercial Banks; Insurance; and Real Estate Management & Development.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Large Cap Value Fund (Class I) returned 30.07% for the twelve-month period, underperforming the Russell 1000® Value Index, which advanced 32.53%. The largest lag in terms of sector performance was in Materials, where the fund experienced a negative return against the Index’s positive results, as Newmont Mining was punished when the price of gold plummeted, and The Mosaic Company was hit by unexpected price cuts from foreign competitors. Other drags on performance included the fund’s three Materials Sector stocks, which had negative results for the period. The fund‘s holdings in cash, which is necessary for fund operations, was also a detriment in a rapidly rising market. IBM was the largest detractor in Technology. The fund had particularly strong results in the index-beating Industrials Sector, where a higher exposure and excellent results from 3M, Boeing, UPS and United Technologies. The fund also had excellent results in Consumer Discretionary, led by communications stocks Viacom, Time Warner and Omnicom. Overall, the burden on performance outweighed the strongly performing positives, which resulted in underperformance against the benchmark.

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LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Large Cap Growth Fund invests primarily in common stocks of larger companies and will, under normal market conditions, maintain at least 80% of its net assets in large cap stocks. Stocks selected for the fund will represent primarily well-established companies that have a demonstrated pattern of consistent growth. To a lesser extent, the fund may invest in less established companies that may offer more rapid growth potential. The fund has an active trading strategy which will lead to more portfolio turnover than a more passively-managed fund.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Large Cap Growth, Class I
30.51
%
12.77
%
17.28
%
6.54
%

Ultra Series Large Cap Growth, Class II
30.18

12.49



16.11
%
Russell 1000® Growth Index
33.48

16.45

20.39

7.83

20.56

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.



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SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
 
Fund
Russell 1000® Growth Index
Consumer Discretionary
19.8
%
19.9
%
Consumer Staples
8.3
%
12.0
%
Energy
4.3
%
4.3
%
Financials
2.8
%
5.5
%
Health Care
12.1
%
12.2
%
Industrials
15.4
%
12.3
%
Information Technology†
28.5
%
27.0
%
Materials
3.6
%
4.5
%
Telecommunication Services

2.0
%
Utilities

0.3
%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
5.2
%

Information Technology includes securities in the following industries: Communications Equipment; Computers and Peripherals; Internet Software & Services; IT services; Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment; and Software.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Large Cap Growth Fund (Class I) returned 30.51% for the 12-month period, underperforming the Russell 1000® Growth Index, which advanced 33.48%. This was a period in which lower-quality, more financially leveraged companies showed better returns than higher-quality companies with strong balance sheets, which we as fund manager, favor. Another related headwind for the fund was sector allocation, as the fund was underweight one of the S&P 500’s best-performing sectors, Health Care. However, stock picking made up the difference, led by biotechs Biogen Idec and Celgene. The main detriment for the period was not stock picking or sector allocation, but the holding of cash in such a strong market, which contributed more than three-fourths of the fund’s underperformance. While holding some cash is generally part of prudent management of liquidity in a mutual fund, rapidly rising valuations during this period made it increasingly difficult for us to find attractive entry points for investing. In such circumstances we typically are pa-tient, waiting for more opportune times to invest, and cash positions can rise. The fund had its worst relative performance in Con-sumer Discretionary and Technology. Con-sumer stocks which disappointed included Lululemon Athletica and JCPenney. Tech-nology was hampered by an overweight in Apple and disappointing returns from IBM and Nuance Communications. In addition to the stellar returns of the fund’s biotechnology holdings, top contributors included Amazon, Google and Microsoft.

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MID CAP FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Mid Cap Fund generally invests in common stocks of midsize companies and will, under normal market conditions, maintain at least 80% of its net assets in mid cap securities. The fund seeks attractive long-term returns through bottom-up security selection based on fundamental analysis in a diversified portfolio of high-quality growth companies with attractive valuations. These will typically be industry leading companies in niches with strong growth prospects. The fund’s portfolio managers believe in selecting stocks for the fund that show steady, sustainable growth and reasonable valuations. As a result, stocks of issuers that are believed to have a blend of both value and growth potential will be selected for investment.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Mid Cap, Class I
29.28
%
16.22
%
22.67
%
8.19
%

Ultra Series Mid Cap, Class II
28.95

15.94



20.12
%
Russell Midcap Index
34.76

15.88

22.36

10.22

22.79

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.


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SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
 
Fund
Russell Midcap® Index
Consumer Discretionary†
30.3
%
17.7
%
Consumer Staples
0.8
%
5.7
%
Energy
4.2
%
6.3
%
Financials
22.8
%
19.9
%
Health Care
10.9
%
11.0
%
Industrials
17.5
%
13.1
%
Information Technology
4.9
%
13.5
%
Materials
3.3
%
5.7
%
Telecommunication Services

1.1
%
Utilities

6.0
%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
5.3
%

†Consumer Discretionary includes securities in the following industries: Media and Specialty Retail.

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Mid Cap Fund (Class I) rose 29.28%, against the strong returns of the Russell Midcap® Index, which was up 34.76% during the twelve-month period. The fund was focused on high-quality companies with strong fundamentals, but lower quality, riskier assets performed better during the period. Most of the underperformance came from three sources. Holding cash in such a strong market is always a detriment, and over the year it amounted to some 40% of the fund’s performance gap against the Index. While holding some cash is generally part of prudent management of liquidity in a mutual fund, rapidly rising valuations during this period made it increasingly difficult for us to find attractive entry points for investing. In such circumstances we typically are patient, waiting for more opportune times to invest, and cash positions can rise. Most of the remaining lag came from the Heath Care and Industrial Sectors, as both sectors outperformed the overall market. Not holding the hottest biotech stocks made it hard to keep up in Heath Care, as the fund’s largest holding in the sector, Laboratory Corporation of America produced only single-digit gains. In the Industrials Sector the fund held some strong stocks, but results were hampered by holdings in C.H. Robinson and Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers. The fund had strong results in the year’s best performing sector, Consumer Discretionary where we had significant exposure to a number of index-beating stocks including Advance Auto Parts, advertiser Omnicom Group and retailers TJX and Tiffany.

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SMALL CAP FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series Small Cap Fund invests primarily in a diversified mix of common stocks of small cap U.S. companies that are believed to be undervalued by various measures and offer sound prospects for capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the fund will maintain at least 80% of its net assets in small cap securities. The portfolio managers employ a value-oriented investment approach in selecting stocks, using proprietary fundamental research to identify securities of companies they believe have attractive valuations. The portfolio managers focus on companies with a record of above average rates of profitability that sell at a discount relative to the overall small cap market. Through fundamental research, the portfolio managers seek to identify those companies that possess one or more of the following characteristics: sustainable competitive advantages within a market niche; strong profitability and free cash flows; strong market share positions and trends; quality of and share ownership by management; and financial structures that are more conservative than the relevant industry average.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1 

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Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Since
5/1/07
Inception

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series Small Cap Class I Shares
32.77
%
15.63
%
20.86
%
8.62
%

Ultra Series Small Cap Class II Shares
32.44

15.34



22.23
%
Russell 2000® Index
38.82

15.67

20.08

6.94

22.16

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

SECTOR ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
 
Fund
Russell 2000® Index
Consumer Discretionary
13.0
%
13.7
%
Consumer Staples
2.1
%
3.8
%
Energy
5.7
%
5.5
%
Financials
21.4
%
22.8
%
Health Care
10.8
%
13.2
%
Industrials
18.6
%
14.5
%
Information Technology
14.2
%
17.8
%
Materials
6.9
%
4.9
%
Telecommunication Services

0.8
%
Utilities
4.2
%
3.0
%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
3.1
%


PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Small Cap Fund (Class I) returned 32.77% for the 12-month period, underperforming the Russell 2000® Index, which advanced 38.82%. Sector allocation, which is a residual of the bottom-up stock selection process, was a detractor from relative results during the period, as our overweight exposure to the Materials and Utilities Sectors weighed on returns. A cash balance within the fund, which is necessary for fund operations but not a component of the fund’s benchmark index, was also a drag on performance in a rising market. On the positive side, an underweight allocation to the weak-performing Financials Sector and an overweight to the strong-performing Industrials Sector contributed to relative performance. Security selection also detracted from relative returns during the period as weak selection in the Consumer Discretionary, Industrials, and Health Care sectors was only partially offset by strong stock selection within Energy, Financials, and Utilities. The fund’s most significant detractors from

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relative performance during the period included real estate investment trust Campus Crest Communities, industrial products and systems producer ESCO Technologies, and designer and manufacturer of school and office products ACCO Brands. Independent energy company Halcon Resources was also among top detractors from absolute performance. The fund’s top contributors to relative returns during the period included provider of branded uniform and facility services programs, G&K Services, oil and natural gas exploration company, Diamondback Energy, and health care management services and solutions provider, CorVel. Positions in Belden, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of electronic cables and connectivity products for the specialty electronics and data-networking markets, and manufacturer, Albany International, were also among the largest contributors to absolute returns during the period.


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INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Ultra Series International Stock Fund will invest, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in the stock of foreign companies. Typically, a majority of the fund’s assets are invested in relatively large cap stocks of companies located or operating in developed countries. The fund may also invest up to 30% of its assets in securities of companies whose principal business activities are located in emerging market countries. The portfolio managers typically maintain this segment of the fund’s portfolio in such stocks which it believes have a low market price relative to their perceived value based on fundamental analysis of the issuing company and its prospects. The fund may also invest in foreign debt and other income bearing securities at times when it believes that income bearing securities have greater capital appreciation potential than equity securities.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

Since
5/1/09
Inception

Ultra Series International Stock, Class I
20.76
%
10.58
%
13.12
%
8.25
%

Ultra Series International Stock, Class II
20.45

10.31



14.69
%
MSCI EAFE Index (net)
22.78

8.17

12.44

6.91

14.08

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.

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GEOGRAPHICAL ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Europe (excluding United Kingdom)
47.6
%
Japan
19.3
%
Latin America
2.0
%
Pacific Basin
5.5
%
United Kingdom
20.3
%
Other Countries
3.1
%
Short-Term Investments and Other Net Assets and Liabilities
2.2
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series International Equity Fund (Class I) returned 20.76% for the 12-month period, underperforming the MSCI EAFE (net) Index’s 22.78%. Exposure to emerging markets was a detriment, since developed markets were the leaders over the year. The fund also faced headwinds from a slight underweight in Japan, where the Nikkei Index rose 57%, buoyed by economic reforms from Prime Minister Abe and aggressive central bank stimulus. In the consumer discretionary sector, French auto parts supplier Valeo performed well on increased car sales. In financials, British insurer Prudential added to returns amid continued strong growth in its Asian unit. A below-benchmark weight and stock selection in the outperforming telecom services industry hurt the fund, as did the Energy Sector as French seismic surveyors CGG and Petroleum Geo-Services declined on disappointing results.

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MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies according to an asset allocation strategy developed by the fund’s investment adviser for investors planning to retire in or within a few years of 2020. Over time, the fund’s asset allocation will gradually shift from the sector allocation shown below (see sector allocation in the grey box) until it reaches the more conservative allocation target of approximately 15-30% in stock funds and 70-85% in bond funds. The asset allocation strategy is designed to reduce the volatility of investment returns in the later years while still providing the potential for higher total returns over the target period.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131,2
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Since
10/1/07
Inception

Ultra Series Target Retirement 2020, Class I
10.94
%
7.61
%
11.86
%
1.69
%
Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index
9.05

6.71

10.56

3.92

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.


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PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Bond Funds
60.8
%
Stock Funds
33.1
%
Foreign Stock Funds
4.8
%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.3
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund (Class I) returned 10.94% for the 12-month period, outperforming the Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index return of 9.05%, while trailing the Morningstar Target Date 2016-2020 fund category average return of 11.57%. Our prejudice for capital preservation in this shorter-to-target fund was a detriment against more aggressive peers in the sort of rapidly ascending stock market we experienced in 2013. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000® Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed to just over 3% by year’s end. The fund‘s modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within the fixed income portion of the fund. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to smaller cap stocks and the fund’s exposure to emerging markets debt. Emerging markets debt was dually impacted by the sharp rise in interest rates and a strengthening U.S. Dollar.


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MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies according to an asset allocation strategy developed by the fund’s investment adviser for investors planning to retire in or within a few years of 2030. Over time, the fund’s asset allocation will gradually shift from the sector allocation shown below (see sector allocation in the grey box) until it reaches the more conservative allocation target of approximately 15-30% in stock funds and 70-85% in bond funds. The asset allocation strategy is designed to reduce the volatility of investment returns in the later years while still providing the potential for higher total returns over the target period.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131,2
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Since
10/1/07
Inception

Ultra Series Target Retirement 2030, Class I
16.56
%
9.40
%
13.44
%
1.96
%
Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index
16.59

9.04

14.20

4.12

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.



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PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Bond Funds
39.4
%
Stock Funds
50.4
%
Foreign Stock Funds
8.9
%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.3
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund (Class I) returned 16.56% for the 12-month period, almost identical to the Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index return of 16.59%, and just behind the Morningstar Target Date 2026-2030 fund category average return of 16.65%. Our conservative positioning of asset allocation (59% equity compared to the Index’s 65%) was a relative detriment in 2013, with the rapid rise of the U.S. and overseas stock markets. On the other hand, the two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000® Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed to just over 3% by year’s end. The fund’s more modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within the fixed income portion of the fund. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to smaller cap stocks and the fund’s exposure to emerging markets debt. Emerging markets debt was dually impacted by the sharp rise in interest rates and a strengthening U.S. Dollar.

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MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies according to an asset allocation strategy developed by the fund’s investment adviser for investors planning to retire in or within a few years of 2040. Over time, the fund’s asset allocation will gradually shift from the sector allocation shown below (see sector allocation in the grey box) until it reaches the more conservative allocation target of approximately 15-30% in stock funds and 70-85% in bond funds. The asset allocation strategy is designed to reduce the volatility of investment returns in the later years while still providing the potential for higher total returns over the target period.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131,2
 
1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

Since
10/1/07
Inception

Ultra Series Target Retirement 2040, Class I
19.63
%
10.23
%
14.16
%
1.52
%
Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index
22.38

10.67

16.51

4.44

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.


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PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Bond Funds
28.3
%
Stock Funds
58.8
%
Foreign Stock Funds
11.5
%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.4
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund (Class I) returned 19.63% over the 12-month period, underperforming the Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index return of 22.38%, and to a lesser extent, the Morningstar Target Date 2036-2040 fund category average return of 19.97%. With stock markets making major advances both domestically and overseas, the biggest driver of performance was stock allocation, where we tend to be on the conservative side (70% equity to the Index’s 85%). On the other hand, the two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000® Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed to just over 3% by year’s end. The fund’s modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within the fixed income portion of the fund. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to smaller cap stocks and weak selection among core U.S. large cap stock positions.

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MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND
INVESTMENT STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS
The Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund invests primarily in shares of registered investment companies according to an asset allocation strategy developed by the fund’s investment adviser for investors planning to retire in or within a few years of 2050. Over time, the fund’s asset allocation will gradually shift from the sector allocation shown below (see sector allocation in the grey box) until it reaches the more conservative allocation target of approximately 15-30% in stock funds and 70-85% in bond funds. The asset allocation strategy is designed to reduce the volatility of investment returns in the later years while still providing the potential for higher total returns over the target period.

PERFORMANCE HISTORY
Cumulative Performance of $10,000 Investment Since Inception1,2 
Average Annual Total Return through December 31, 20131,2
 
 
1 Year

Since
1/3/11
Inception

Ultra Series Target Retirement 2050, Class I
22.78
%
10.88
%
Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index
23.89

10.82

See accompanying Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance.


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PORTFOLIO ALLOCATION AS A PERCENTAGE OF NET ASSETS
AS OF 12/31/13
Bond Funds
17.1
%
Stock Funds
66.6
%
Foreign Stock Funds
14.8
%
Money Market Funds and Other Net Assets
1.5
%

PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION
The Ultra Series Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund (Class I) returned 22.78% over the 12-month period, underperforming the Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index return of 23.89% while beating the Morningstar Target Date 2046-2050 fund category average return of 21.02%. Our more conservative asset allocation was a detriment in the rampant bull markets of 2013, with an average exposure of 82% against the Index’s target of 90%. The two greatest positive contributors to performance were the fund’s relative overweight to U.S. stocks within the equity allocation, and a below-benchmark duration within the fixed income portion of the portfolio. The broad U.S. stock market (Russell 3000® Index) outperformed the international market (MSCI EAFE Index) by approximately 10% over the period. Bonds were hurt by a significant rise in interest rates since the end of 2012. The yield on the bellwether 10-year Treasury note began the year below 2% and climbed to just over 3% by year’s end. The fund’s more modest duration and floating rate holdings served to mitigate the losses within the fixed income portion of the fund. The two most negative detractors from performance were the fund’s underweighting to smaller cap stocks and weak selection among core U.S. large cap stock positions.

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Notes to Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance

1 
Fund returns are calculated after fund level expenses have been subtracted, but do not include any separate account fees, charges or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and variable life insurance contracts that invest in the fund, as

described in the Prospectus. If these fees, charges, or expenses were included, fund returns would have been lower. Fund returns also assume that dividends and capital gains are reinvested in additional shares of the fund. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than when purchased. Further information relating to the fund’s performance is contained in the Prospectus and elsewhere in this report. The fund’s past performance is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data cited. For Ultra Series Fund performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-800-670-3600 or visit
www.ultraseriesfund.com. Indices are unmanaged and investors cannot invest in them directly. Index returns do not reflect fees or expenses.
2 
The management fee for the Conservative, Moderate, and Aggressive Allocation Funds was reduced from June 30, 2006-April 30, 2008. Effective October 1, 2009, Madison contractually agreed to waive a portion of the management fee of the Target Retirement Date 2020, 2030 and 2040 Funds from 0.40% to 0.20%. Effective February 17, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. On September 1, 2011, shareholders of the Target Retirement Date Funds approved a new fee arrangement which includes an investment advisory fee of 0.25% annualized and a services agreement fee of 0.05% annualized. If the management fees had not been reduced, returns would have been lower.
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BENCHMARK DESCRIPTIONS
Allocation Fund Indexes
The Conservative Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 65% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 30% Russell 3000® Index and 5% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes descriptions below.

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The Moderate Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 40% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 45% Russell 3000® Index and 15% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes descriptions below.
The Aggressive Allocation Fund Custom Index consists of 15% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government and Mortgage Index, 55% Russell 3000® Index and 30% MSCI EAFE Index. See market indexes descriptions below.
Hybrid Fund Indexes
The Custom Blended Index consists of 50% S&P 500 Index and 50% Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index. See market indexes descriptions below.
Market Indexes
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. Corporate, Government & Mortgage Index is a broad-based measure of the total rate of return performance of the U.S. investment-grade bond markets. The index is a capitalization-weighted aggregation of outstanding U.S. treasury, agency and supranational mortgage pass-through, and investment-grade corporate bonds meeting specified selection criteria.
The Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Constrained Index tracks the performance of below investment grade U.S. dollar denominated corporate bonds publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market, but limits any individual issuer to a maximum weighting of 2%.
The Dow Jones Global Target 2020 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2020 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
The Dow Jones Global Target 2030 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2030 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
The Dow Jones Global Target 2040 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2040 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.
The Dow Jones Global Target 2050 Index is a benchmark for multi-asset class portfolios with risk profiles that become more conservative as the year 2050 approaches. The index is a composite of other indexes that represent stocks, bonds and cash.

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The MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia & Far East) Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The MSCI EAFE Index (net) is calculated on a total return basis with dividends reinvested after the deduction of withholding taxes.
The Russell 1000® Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index (see definition below).
The Russell 1000® Growth Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
The Russell 1000® Value Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
The Russell 2000® Index is a small-cap market index which measures the performance of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000® Index (see definition below.)
The Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.
The Russell Midcap® Index is a mid-cap market index which measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe.
The S&P 500 Index is a large-cap market index which measures the performance of a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading industries in the U.S.

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Conservative Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.3%
 
 
Bond Funds - 56.7%
 
 
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
1,883,422
$ 17,346,314

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
77,453
7,686,436

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
23,735
2,204,507

Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y (A)
2,922,623
29,197,006

Madison Corporate Bond Fund Class Y (A)
1,242,125
13,899,373

Madison High Income Fund Class Y (A)
644,273
4,335,960

Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y (A)
1,311,499
14,334,688

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
2,834,614
29,905,177

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
82,998
6,621,580

 
 
125,531,041

Foreign Bond Funds - 3.8%
 
 
Templeton Global Bond Fund Advisor Class
633,364
8,290,734

Foreign Stock Funds - 4.5%
 
 
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
18,138
1,093,903

Madison International Stock Fund Class Y (A)
619,931
8,362,869

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
9,965
585,942

 
 
10,042,714

 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

Money Market Funds - 0.9%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
2,074,901
$  2,074,901

Stock Funds - 34.4%
 
 
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
57,089
3,469,299

iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
85,771
12,863,935

Madison Investors Fund Class Y (A)
482,787
11,171,688

Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A)
529,589
11,470,901

Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A)
1,154,703
20,438,246

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
1,100,919
15,633,045

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
14,684
1,104,824

 
 
76,151,938

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3% ( Cost $202,850,391** )
222,091,328

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.3%)
(595,494)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$221,495,834


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $204,833,994.
(A)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Moderate Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.7%
 
 
Bond Funds - 34.6%
 
 
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
2,177,299
$ 20,052,923

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
80,471
7,985,942

iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
21,451
1,992,369

Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y (A)
3,502,719
34,992,164

Madison High Income Fund Class Y (A)
997,754
6,714,883

Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y (A)
1,410,475
15,416,491

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
4,205,615
44,369,236

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
71,587
5,920,245

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
37,727
3,009,860

 
 
140,454,113

Foreign Stock Funds - 10.3%
 
 
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
100,010
6,031,603

Madison International Stock Fund Class Y (A)
617,093
8,324,585

Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y (A)
1,094,129
13,151,436

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF
162,121
8,224,398

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
106,653
6,271,197

 
 
42,003,219

Money Market Funds - 1.7%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
6,844,603
6,844,603

 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

Stock Funds - 54.1%
 
 
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
155,466
$ 20,807,569

Madison Investors Fund Class Y (A)
1,408,146
32,584,493

Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A)
1,726,206
37,389,622

Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A)
2,603,004
46,073,164

Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y (A)
1,557,029
14,760,632

Madison Small Cap Fund Class Y (A)
339,648
5,043,773

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
4,008,434
56,919,767

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
80,774
6,077,436

 
 
219,656,456

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.7% ( Cost $343,808,804** )
408,958,391

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.7%)
(3,039,183)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$405,919,208


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $347,873,769.
(A)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Aggressive Allocation Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 100.2%
 
 
Bond Funds - 12.8%
 
 
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
15,995
$  1,485,615

Madison High Income Fund Class Y (A)
110,764
745,445

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
1,623,914
17,132,290

 
 
19,363,350

Foreign Stock Funds - 15.6%
 
 
iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
51,050
3,078,826

Madison International Stock Fund Class Y (A)
302,943
4,086,699

Madison NorthRoad International Fund Class Y (A)
406,344
4,884,259

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF
143,116
7,260,275

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
72,709
4,275,289

 
 
23,585,348

Money Market Funds - 1.8%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
2,680,346
2,680,346

 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

Stock Funds - 70.0%
 
 
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
73,528
$  9,840,987

Madison Investors Fund Class Y (A)
658,131
15,229,151

Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y (A)
813,620
17,623,014

Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y (A)
1,197,778
21,200,665

Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y (A)
1,166,027
11,053,937

Madison Small Cap Fund Class Y (A)
146,980
2,182,651

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
1,842,393
26,161,976

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
36,453
2,742,724

 
 
106,035,105

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2% ( Cost $121,421,020** )
151,664,149

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.2%)
(239,244)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%

$151,424,905


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $123,533,526.
(A)
Affiliated Company (see Note 10).
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Money Market Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value
Value (Note 2)
U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 79.0%
 
 
Fannie Mae - 19.9%
 
 
0.304%, 1/21/14 (A)
$  225,000
$    224,963
0.142%, 1/27/14 (A)
630,000
629,936
0.072%, 2/19/14 (A)
2,450,000
2,449,763
0.096%, 2/24/14 (A)
290,000
289,959
1.250%, 2/27/14
500,000
500,892
0.095%, 3/12/14 (A)
1,492,000
1,491,729
1.250%, 3/14/14
2,100,000
2,104,738
 
 
7,691,980
Federal Home Loan Bank - 15.9%
 
 
0.076%, 1/2/14 (A)
415,000
414,999
0.264%, 1/3/14 (A)
600,000
599,991
0.122%, 1/8/14 (A)
415,000
414,990
0.071%, 1/17/14 (A)
250,000
249,992
0.375%, 1/29/14
1,000,000
1,000,223
0.091%, 2/14/14 (A)
100,000
99,989
0.112%, 2/18/14 (A)
200,000
199,971
0.091%, 2/21/14 (A)
600,000
599,924
0.066%, 3/4/14 (A)
500,000
499,944
0.106%, 3/6/14 (A)
400,000
399,925
0.112%, 3/19/14 (A)
1,000,000
999,765
0.112%, 4/2/14 (A)
150,000
149,958
0.125%, 4/11/14
500,000
500,000
 
 
6,129,671
Freddie Mac - 33.6%
 
 
2.500%, 1/7/14
230,000
230,092
0.041%, 1/14/14 (A)
510,000
509,993
0.071%, 1/15/14 (A)
200,000
199,995
4.500%, 1/15/14
1,615,000
1,617,708
0.061%, 1/23/14 (A)
177,000
176,993
0.071%, 2/3/14 (A)
800,000
799,949
0.091%, 2/4/14 (A)
200,000
199,983
0.076%, 2/5/14 (A)
1,300,000
1,299,905
0.084%, 2/10/14 (A)
959,000
958,912
0.066%, 2/11/14 (A)
285,000
284,979
0.081%, 2/19/14 (A)
800,000
799,913
0.096%, 2/24/14 (A)
1,500,000
1,499,786
1.375%, 2/25/14
500,000
500,957
0.100%, 3/3/14 (A)
900,000
899,850

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Par Value

Value (Note 2)
0.101%, 3/10/14 (A)

$2,000,000

$  1,999,622
0.101%, 3/13/14 (A)
600,000

599,882
0.300%, 3/21/14
400,000

400,166
 
 
12,978,685
U.S. Treasury Notes - 9.6%
 
 
1.250%, 2/15/14
1,200,000

1,201,671
1.250%, 3/15/14
2,500,000

2,505,768
 
 
3,707,439
Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations ( Cost $30,507,775 )
 
30,507,775
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 16.3%
 
 
Energy - 4.6%
 
 
ConocoPhillips, 4.75%, 2/1/14
1,772,000

1,778,278
Financials - 7.6%
 
 
Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp., 1.5%, 1/10/14
300,000

300,091
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Series F, MTN, 4.6%, 1/15/14
100,000

100,164
General Electric Capital Corp., 2.1%, 1/7/14
1,000,000

1,000,302
JPMorgan Chase & Co., MTN, 2.05%, 1/24/14
1,539,000

1,540,863
 
 
2,941,420
Health Care - 4.1%
 
 
Eli Lilly & Co., 4.2%, 3/6/14
1,588,000

1,598,936
Total Short-Term Investments
( Cost $6,318,634 )
 
6,318,634
 
Shares
 
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 4.3%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
1,678,512

1,678,512
Total Investment Companies
( Cost $1,678,512 )
 
1,678,512
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6% ( Cost $38,504,921** )
38,504,921
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.4%
146,430
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
$ 38,651,351


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $38,504,921.
(A)
Rate noted represents annualized yield at time of purchase.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value

Value (Note 2)

ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 0.3%
 
 
ABSC Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2000-LB1, Class AF5 (A), 8.55%, 9/21/30
$
652,045

$
659,980

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2003-5, Class AI5 (B), 5.5%, 11/25/33
370,990

370,147

Total Asset Backed Securities ( Cost $1,042,114 )
1,030,127

CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 28.9%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 2.7%
 
 
Advance Auto Parts Inc., 4.5%, 12/1/23
1,000,000

999,512

American Association of Retired Persons (C) (D), 7.5%, 5/1/31
2,500,000

3,186,343

DR Horton Inc., 5.25%, 2/15/15
1,140,000

1,182,750

ERAC USA Finance LLC (C) (D), 6.7%, 6/1/34
2,400,000

2,664,024

Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4%, 12/31/18
500,000

508,750

 
 
8,541,379

Energy - 3.0%
 
 
Energy Transfer Partners L.P., 4.15%, 10/1/20
1,500,000

1,521,872

Hess Corp., 7.875%, 10/1/29
1,960,000

2,497,804

Transocean Inc. (E), 7.5%, 4/15/31
2,310,000

2,640,129

Valero Energy Corp., 7.5%, 4/15/32
2,275,000

2,766,912

 
 
9,426,717

Financials - 4.1%
 
 
American Express Credit Corp., 2.375%, 3/24/17
1,080,000

1,110,108

CBL & Associates L.P., 5.25%, 12/1/23
500,000

499,335

General Electric Capital Corp., 3.35%, 10/17/16
3,200,000

3,399,501

HCP Inc., 6.7%, 1/30/18
2,000,000

2,324,642

Health Care REIT Inc., 4.5%, 1/15/24
1,000,000

987,348

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.* (F), 5.75%, 1/3/17
3,135,000

314

Liberty Mutual Group Inc. (C) (D), 4.25%, 6/15/23
1,000,000

965,531

Simon Property Group L.P., 5.875%, 3/1/17
1,060,000

1,188,840

UBS AG (E), 5.75%, 4/25/18
366,000

420,186

US Bank NA, 6.3%, 2/4/14
2,000,000

2,009,814

 
 
12,905,619

Health Care - 4.3%
 
 
Eli Lilly & Co., 6.57%, 1/1/16
1,000,000

1,115,327

Forest Laboratories Inc. (C) (D), 5%, 12/15/21
250,000

250,938

Genentech Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/35
1,740,000

1,833,562

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., 5.75%, 11/15/36
2,960,000

3,327,730

Quest Diagnostics Inc., 5.45%, 11/1/15
3,500,000

3,772,450

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., 2.4%, 2/1/19
500,000

495,345

Wyeth LLC, 6.5%, 2/1/34
2,370,000

2,901,119

 
 
13,696,471

Industrials - 4.7%
 
 
Boeing Co./The, 8.625%, 11/15/31
760,000

1,050,011


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Par Value

Value (Note 2)

Boeing Co./The, 6.875%, 10/15/43
$
1,380,000

$
1,692,799

Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 8.125%, 4/15/20
2,000,000

2,498,858

Crane Co., 2.75%, 12/15/18
500,000

497,562

Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.65%, 5/1/16
1,450,000

1,672,579

Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.59%, 5/17/25
1,268,000

1,385,676

Norfolk Southern Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/37
1,400,000

1,722,462

Northrop Grumman Corp., 1.75%, 6/1/18
1,500,000

1,463,342

Waste Management Inc., 7.125%, 12/15/17
2,465,000

2,867,396

 
 
14,850,685

Information Technology - 2.3%
 
 
Apple Inc., 2.4%, 5/3/23
3,000,000

2,697,633

Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., 3.95%, 9/1/20
1,000,000

1,006,027

EMC Corp., 2.65%, 6/1/20
3,000,000

2,938,140

Thomson Reuters Corp. (E), 4.3%, 11/23/23
650,000

652,795

 
 
7,294,595

Materials - 1.2%
 
 
Westvaco Corp., 8.2%, 1/15/30
2,250,000

2,666,115

Weyerhaeuser Co., 7.375%, 3/15/32
1,000,000

1,223,655

 
 
3,889,770

Telecommunication Services - 1.7%
 
 
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings Inc., 9.455%, 11/15/22
2,300,000

3,185,675

Rogers Communications Inc. (E), 4.1%, 10/1/23
1,500,000

1,502,824

Verizon Communications Inc., 5.15%, 9/15/23
626,000

672,131

 
 
5,360,630

Utilities - 4.9%
 
 
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (C) (D), 6.05%, 10/1/36
3,445,000

3,835,115

Interstate Power & Light Co., 6.25%, 7/15/39
2,925,000

3,451,377

Sierra Pacific Power Co., Series M, 6%, 5/15/16
3,250,000

3,627,907

Southwestern Electric Power Co., Series E, 5.55%, 1/15/17
1,165,000

1,279,764

Wisconsin Electric Power Co., 6.5%, 6/1/28
3,000,000

3,523,986

 
 
15,718,149

Total Corporate Notes and Bonds
( Cost $88,551,389 )
 
91,684,015

LONG TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.7%
 
 
General - 0.7%
 
 
Jacksonville FL Sales Tax Revenue, 5%, 10/1/29
1,000,000

1,034,990

McHenry & Kane Cntys Community Consolidated School Dist No 158 Huntley, 5.375%, 1/15/30
1,000,000

1,057,740

Total Long Term Municipal Bonds
( Cost $2,072,750 )
 
2,092,730

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value

Value (Note 2)

MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 18.5%
 
 
Fannie Mae - 12.2%
 
 
4%, 4/1/15 Pool # 255719
$
149,408

$
158,215

5.5%, 4/1/16 Pool # 745444
369,738

392,424

6%, 5/1/16 Pool # 582558
22,231

22,957

5.5%, 9/1/17 Pool # 657335
64,444

68,477

5.5%, 2/1/18 Pool # 673194
211,650

224,910

5%, 5/1/20 Pool # 813965
807,307

867,720

4.5%, 9/1/20 Pool # 835465
599,907

639,361

6%, 5/1/21 Pool # 253847
105,340

117,241

7%, 12/1/29 Pool # 762813
93,139

103,355

7%, 11/1/31 Pool # 607515
59,481

67,431

6.5%, 3/1/32 Pool # 631377
122,897

136,646

7%, 5/1/32 Pool # 644591
36,701

41,227

6.5%, 6/1/32 Pool # 545691
761,959

856,869

5.5%, 4/1/33 Pool # 690206
953,417

1,050,440

5%, 10/1/33 Pool # 254903
1,287,943

1,402,239

5.5%, 11/1/33 Pool # 555880
1,057,793

1,166,099

5%, 6/1/34 Pool # 778891
320,996

349,297

7%, 7/1/34 Pool # 792636
41,419

43,538

5.5%, 8/1/34 Pool # 793647
185,481

204,240

5.5%, 3/1/35 Pool # 810075
659,701

725,545

5.5%, 3/1/35 Pool # 815976
810,826

890,847

5%, 8/1/35 Pool # 829670
1,020,755

1,107,906

5.5%, 8/1/35 Pool # 826872
420,968

462,578

5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 820347
1,258,627

1,388,765

5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 835699
1,130,940

1,236,788

5%, 10/1/35 Pool # 797669
1,361,344

1,491,118

5.5%, 10/1/35 Pool # 836912
31,697

34,791

5%, 11/1/35 Pool # 844809
523,447

567,952

5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 850561
596,162

646,948

5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 896340
180,878

198,621

5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 901723
1,224,478

1,344,778

6.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 894118
636,618

707,344

6%, 11/1/36 Pool # 902510
1,361,436

1,530,812

5.5%, 2/1/37 Pool # 905140
1,024,585

1,140,504

5.5%, 5/1/37 Pool # 928292
705,607

785,246

6%, 10/1/37 Pool # 947563
1,220,676

1,371,830

5.5%, 7/1/38 Pool # 986973
670,651

736,471

6.5%, 8/1/38 Pool # 987711
1,921,859

2,194,423

4.5%, 8/1/40 Pool # AD8243
816,436

865,057

4%, 1/1/41 Pool # AB2080
2,869,628

2,957,397

4%, 9/1/41 Pool # AJ1406
3,010,998

3,101,622

3.5%, 6/1/42 Pool # AO4136
3,188,291

3,170,438

3.5%, 9/1/42 Pool # AB6228
2,014,342

2,003,054

 
 
38,573,521


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Par Value

Value (Note 2)

Freddie Mac - 6.2%
 
 
5%, 5/1/18 Pool # E96322
$
449,729

$
476,130

3%, 8/1/27 Pool # J19899
2,848,186

2,906,057

8%, 6/1/30 Pool # C01005
38,342

44,622

7%, 3/1/31 Pool # C48129
118,242

127,956

5%, 7/1/33 Pool # A11325
866,365

950,440

6%, 10/1/34 Pool # A28439
269,554

297,730

6%, 10/1/34 Pool # A28598
98,368

108,758

5.5%, 11/1/34 Pool # A28282
1,921,506

2,147,985

5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32314
248,821

268,175

5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32315
407,597

449,020

5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32316
569,112

626,831

5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32509
193,129

212,857

5%, 1/1/37 Pool # A56371
989,698

1,065,459

4%, 10/1/41 Pool # Q04092
1,448,358

1,490,847

3%, 9/1/42 Pool # C04233
3,283,820

3,114,901

3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80025
2,894,397

2,745,510

3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80026
2,913,028

2,763,183

 
 
19,796,461

Ginnie Mae - 0.1%
 
 
8%, 10/20/15 Pool # 2995
13,041

13,167

6.5%, 2/20/29 Pool # 2714
106,317

121,604

6.5%, 4/20/31 Pool # 3068
79,945

91,339

 
 
226,110

Total Mortgage Backed Securities
( Cost $56,527,700 )
 
58,596,092

U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 49.5%
 
 
Fannie Mae - 1.3%
 
 
4.625%, 10/15/14
3,905,000

4,041,452

Federal Farm Credit Bank - 1.4%
 
 
5.875%, 10/3/16
4,000,000

4,551,800

Freddie Mac - 1.7%
 
 
4.500%, 1/15/14
5,500,000

5,508,635

U.S. Treasury Bonds - 4.2%
 
 
6.625%, 2/15/27
6,600,000

8,918,250

4.500%, 5/15/38
4,000,000

4,435,000

 
 
13,353,250


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


50

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

Core Bond Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value

Value (Note 2)

U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS (continued)
 
 
U.S. Treasury Notes - 40.9%
 
 
4.000%, 2/15/14
$
4,000,000

$
4,018,592

4.250%, 8/15/14
10,200,000

10,459,784

2.375%, 9/30/14
3,600,000

3,659,767

2.625%, 12/31/14
26,000,000

26,631,722

2.500%, 3/31/15
1,750,000

1,799,697

4.250%, 8/15/15
8,900,000

9,468,416

3.250%, 12/31/16
8,000,000

8,580,624

3.125%, 1/31/17
4,000,000

4,276,248

2.375%, 7/31/17
5,250,000

5,485,841

0.750%, 10/31/17
8,000,000

7,855,000

4.250%, 11/15/17
9,100,000

10,132,286

2.750%, 2/15/19
8,250,000

8,644,449

3.375%, 11/15/19
13,000,000

13,983,125

2.625%, 11/15/20
6,500,000

6,605,625

2.000%, 11/15/21
7,500,000

7,158,397

2.750%, 11/15/23
1,000,000

978,281

 
 
129,737,854

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations ( Cost $151,691,366 )
 
157,192,991

 
Shares
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 1.4%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
4,378,761

4,378,761

Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $4,378,761 )
 
4,378,761

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.3% ( Cost $304,264,080** )
314,974,716

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.7%
2,305,260

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
317,279,976


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $304,301,134.
(A)
Stepped rate security. Rate shown is as of December 31, 2013.
(B)
Floating rate or variable rate note. Rate shown is as of December 31, 2013.
(C)
Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other  “qualified institutional investors.”
(D)
Illiquid security (See Note 2).
(E)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars. The aggregate of these securities is 1.6% of total net assets.
(F)
In default. Issuer is bankrupt.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

51

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value

Value (Note 2)

CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 95.1%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 32.5%
 
 
Auto Components - 3.6%
 
 
Allison Transmission Inc. (A), 7.125%, 5/15/19
$
300,000

$
323,250

Dana Holding Corp., 6.5%, 2/15/19
350,000

371,875

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., 7%, 5/15/22
500,000

538,125

Tenneco Inc., 6.875%, 12/15/20
525,000

573,563

 
 
1,806,813

Automobiles - 0.5%
 
 
Cooper Standard Automotive Inc., 8.5%, 5/1/18
250,000

265,000

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure - 4.9%
 
 
Boyd Gaming Corp., 9.125%, 12/1/18
300,000

326,250

Felcor Lodging L.P., 6.75%, 6/1/19
450,000

479,250

GLP Capital L.P./GLP Financing II Inc. (A), 4.875%, 11/1/20
300,000

300,000

Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/21
300,000

294,750

Peninsula Gaming LLC/Peninsula Gaming Corp. (A), 8.375%, 2/15/18
200,000

218,000

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., 8.75%, 5/15/20
300,000

330,750

Pinnacle Entertainment Inc., 7.5%, 4/15/21
200,000

217,000

Scientific Games International Inc., 6.25%, 9/1/20
300,000

307,500

 
 
2,473,500

Media - 17.2%
 
 
AMC Networks Inc., 4.75%, 12/15/22
400,000

381,000

Cablevision Systems Corp., 7.75%, 4/15/18
250,000

279,062

Cablevision Systems Corp., 5.875%, 9/15/22
100,000

95,750

CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.5%, 4/30/21
750,000

770,625

Cequel Communications Holdings I LLC/Cequel Capital Corp. (A), 6.375%, 9/15/20
200,000

205,000

Cumulus Media Holdings Inc., 7.75%, 5/1/19
900,000

949,500

DISH DBS Corp., 5.125%, 5/1/20
500,000

501,250

DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 7/15/22
100,000

100,000

Gray Television Inc., 7.5%, 10/1/20
400,000

425,000

Hughes Satellite Systems Corp., 6.5%, 6/15/19
500,000

541,250

Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A. (B), 7.25%, 10/15/20
525,000

574,219

Intelsat Luxembourg S.A. (A) (B), 6.75%, 6/1/18
250,000

265,625

Lamar Media Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/22
500,000

512,500

Mediacom Broadband LLC/Mediacom Broadband Corp., 6.375%, 4/1/23
800,000

818,000

Sinclair Television Group Inc., 6.125%, 10/1/22
250,000

252,500

Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (A), 5.875%, 10/1/20
250,000

255,000

Telesat Canada/Telesat LLC (A) (B), 6%, 5/15/17
500,000

520,000


52

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Par Value

Value (Note 2)

Univision Communications Inc. (A), 6.75%, 9/15/22
$
500,000

$
547,500

UPCB Finance V Ltd. (A) (B), 6.875%, 1/15/22
350,000

371,875

ViaSat Inc., 6.875%, 6/15/20
300,000

317,250

 
 
8,682,906

Specialty Retail - 4.7%
 
 
Chinos Intermediate Holdings A Inc., PIK (A), 7.75%, 5/1/19
400,000

409,000

Jo-Ann Stores Inc. (A), 8.125%, 3/15/19
600,000

627,750

Michaels FinCo Holdings LLC/Michaels FinCo Inc., PIK (A), 7.5%, 8/1/18
300,000

312,000

Penske Automotive Group Inc., 5.75%, 10/1/22
500,000

511,250

Sally Holdings LLC/Sally Capital Inc., 5.75%, 6/1/22
500,000

520,000

 
 
2,380,000

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods - 1.6%
 
 
Hanesbrands Inc., 6.375%, 12/15/20
250,000

273,125

Levi Strauss & Co., 7.625%, 5/15/20
500,000

548,750

 
 
821,875

 
 
16,430,094

Consumer Staples - 6.2%
 
 
ACCO Brands Corp., 6.75%, 4/30/20
400,000

395,000

Alphabet Holding Co. Inc., PIK, 7.75%, 11/1/17
600,000

618,750

Central Garden and Pet Co., 8.25%, 3/1/18
500,000

486,250

Del Monte Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/19
600,000

623,250

Dole Food Co. Inc. (A), 7.25%, 5/1/19
500,000

498,750

Stater Brothers Holdings Inc., 7.75%, 4/15/15
500,000

501,260

 
 
3,123,260

Energy - 14.8%
 
 
AmeriGas Finance LLC/AmeriGas Finance Corp., 7%, 5/20/22
250,000

271,250

AmeriGas Partners L.P./AmeriGas Finance Corp., 6.25%, 8/20/19
500,000

537,500

Berry Petroleum Co., 6.375%, 9/15/22
250,000

254,375

Cie Generale de Geophysique – Veritas (B), 6.5%, 6/1/21
300,000

307,500

Chaparral Energy Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/21
500,000

542,500

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/20
300,000

339,000

Continental Resources Inc., 8.25%, 10/1/19
250,000

273,125

Exterran Holdings Inc., 7.25%, 12/1/18
500,000

528,125

Ferrellgas L.P./Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (A), 6.75%, 1/15/22
400,000

406,000

Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc., 5.875%, 4/1/20
400,000

413,000

Key Energy Services Inc., 6.75%, 3/1/21
500,000

512,500

Lightstream Resources Ltd. (A) (B), 8.625%, 2/1/20
300,000

303,000


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.






53

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value

Value (Note 2)

CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
Energy (continued)
 
 
MarkWest Energy Partners L.P./MarkWest Energy Finance Corp., 6.75%, 11/1/20
$
400,000

$
434,000

Penn Virginia Resource Partners L.P./Penn Virginia Resource Finance Corp., 8.25%, 4/15/18
400,000
424,000
Precision Drilling Corp. (B), 6.5%, 12/15/21
350,000
372,750
QEP Resources Inc., 5.375%, 10/1/22
150,000
144,375
QEP Resources Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/23
500,000
468,750
Regency Energy Partners L.P./Regency Energy Finance Corp., 6.875%, 12/1/18
400,000
429,000
Suburban Propane Partners L.P./Suburban Energy Finance Corp., 7.375%, 8/1/21
227,000
247,430
Unit Corp., 6.625%, 5/15/21
250,000
263,750
 
 
7,471,930
Financials - 2.6%
 
 
MPT Operating Partnership L.P./MPT Finance Corp., 6.875%, 5/1/21
250,000
267,500
Nationstar Mortgage LLC/Nationstar Capital Corp., 6.5%, 7/1/21
450,000
428,625
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., 5.875%, 3/15/24
250,000
252,500
Springleaf Finance Corp., MTN, 6.9%, 12/15/17
350,000
382,550
 
 
1,331,175
Health Care - 6.4%
 
 
Air Medical Group Holdings Inc., 9.25%, 11/1/18
300,000
324,000
Biomet Inc., 6.5%, 8/1/20
250,000
262,500
Biomet Inc., 6.5%, 10/1/20
400,000
412,000
Endo Health Solutions Inc., 7%, 7/15/19
100,000
107,000
Endo Health Solutions Inc., 7%, 12/15/20
500,000
535,000
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II Inc. (A), 5.625%, 7/31/19
200,000
216,000
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance II Inc. (A), 5.875%, 1/31/22
200,000
211,000
Multiplan Inc. (A), 9.875%, 9/1/18
250,000
275,000
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 8%, 8/1/20
350,000
380,187
Tenet Healthcare Corp. (A), 6%, 10/1/20
100,000
104,375
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. (A) (B), 5.625%, 12/1/21
400,000
402,000
 
 
3,229,062
Industrials - 12.4%
 
 
Ashtead Capital Inc. (A), 6.5%, 7/15/22
500,000
533,125
Avis Budget Car Rental LLC/Avis Budget Finance Inc., 8.25%, 1/15/19
500,000
545,000

54

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Par Value

Value (Note 2)

Belden Inc. (A), 5.5%, 9/1/22
$
500,000

$
490,000

Bombardier Inc. (A) (B), 6.125%, 1/15/23
350,000

347,375

Clean Harbors Inc., 5.125%, 6/1/21
150,000

151,500

FTI Consulting Inc., 6%, 11/15/22
500,000

506,250

Griffon Corp., 7.125%, 4/1/18
500,000

530,000

HD Supply Inc., 7.5%, 7/15/20
550,000

592,625

Iron Mountain Inc., 6%, 8/15/23
200,000

205,000

Iron Mountain Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/24
150,000

139,125

Nortek Inc., 8.5%, 4/15/21
250,000

276,875

RR Donnelley & Sons Co., 7.875%, 3/15/21
200,000

222,000

Tomkins LLC/Tomkins Inc., 9%, 10/1/18
127,000

139,065

TransDigm Inc., 5.5%, 10/15/20
200,000

195,500

United Rentals North America Inc., 8.25%, 2/1/21
175,000

197,312

United Rentals North America Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/22
500,000

555,625

West Corp., 8.625%, 10/1/18
100,000

108,750

West Corp., 7.875%, 1/15/19
500,000

540,000

 
 
6,275,127

Information Technology - 5.5%
 
 
Alliance Data Systems Corp. (A), 5.25%, 12/1/17
50,000

51,875

Alliance Data Systems Corp. (A), 6.375%, 4/1/20
400,000

419,000

CommScope Holding Co. Inc., PIK (A), 6.625%, 6/1/20
250,000

260,000

CommScope Inc. (A), 8.25%, 1/15/19
367,000

402,324

Level 3 Financing Inc., 8.125%, 7/1/19
600,000

657,000

Syniverse Holdings Inc., 9.125%, 1/15/19
400,000

437,000

T-Mobile USA Inc., 6.633%, 4/28/21
500,000

526,250

 
 
2,753,449

Materials - 6.7%
 
 
ArcelorMittal (B), 5.75%, 8/5/20
300,000

318,750

Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh MP Holdings USA Inc. (A) (B), 9.125%, 10/15/20
300,000

327,000

Boise Cascade Co. (C), 6.375%, 11/1/20
600,000

631,500

FMG Resources August 2006 Pty Ltd. (A) (B), 7%, 11/1/15
103,000

106,862

Huntsman International LLC, 4.875%, 11/15/20
400,000

394,000

Polymer Group Inc., 7.75%, 2/1/19
500,000

533,125

Reynolds Group Issuer Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, 8.5%, 5/15/18
250,000

263,750

Reynolds Group Issuer Inc./Reynolds Group Issuer LLC, 9%, 4/15/19
250,000

268,125

Tronox Finance LLC, 6.375%, 8/15/20
500,000

510,000

 
 
3,353,112

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


55

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

High Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value

Value (Note 2)

CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
Telecommunication Services - 4.7%
 
 
CenturyLink Inc., 5.625%, 4/1/20
$
200,000

$
203,500

CenturyLink Inc., 5.8%, 3/15/22
500,000

493,750

SBA Telecommunications Inc., 5.75%, 7/15/20
300,000

312,000

Softbank Corp. (A) (B), 4.5%, 4/15/20
250,000

243,750

Sprint Communications Inc., 7%, 8/15/20
325,000

351,813

Sprint Corp. (A), 7.875%, 9/15/23
500,000

537,500

Windstream Corp., 6.375%, 8/1/23
250,000

233,750

 
 
2,376,063

Utilities - 3.3%
 
 
Calpine Corp. (A), 6%, 1/15/22
500,000

512,500

GenOn Energy Inc., 7.875%, 6/15/17
300,000

330,000

Mirant Americas Generation LLC, 8.5%, 10/1/21
300,000

315,750

NRG Energy Inc., 8.25%, 9/1/20
475,000

526,063

 
 
1,684,313

Total Corporate Notes and Bonds
( Cost $46,381,454 )
 
48,027,585

 
Shares
 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.4%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
1,737,761

1,737,761

Total Short-Term Investments 
( Cost $1,737,761 )
 
1,737,761

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 98.5% ( Cost $48,119,215** )
49,765,346

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.5%
762,425

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
50,527,771


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $48,119,215.
(A)
Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other “qualified institutional investors.”
(B)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars. The aggregate of these securities is 8.8% of total net assets.
(C)
Illiquid security (See Note 2).
PIK
Payment in Kind Security. Pays interest in additional bonds rather than in cash.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


56

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

COMMON STOCKS - 57.5%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 5.7%
 
 
McDonald’s Corp.
63,500
$
6,161,405

Omnicom Group Inc.
59,000
4,387,830

Target Corp.
65,000
4,112,550

Time Warner Inc.
76,000
5,298,720

Viacom Inc., Class B
45,500
3,973,970

 
 
23,934,475

Consumer Staples - 7.3%
 
 
Coca-Cola Co./The
86,000
3,552,660

Diageo PLC, ADR
35,000
4,634,700

Nestle S.A., ADR
59,000
4,341,810

PepsiCo Inc.
64,000
5,308,160

Philip Morris International Inc.
58,500
5,097,105

Procter & Gamble Co./The
64,000
5,210,240

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
34,000
2,675,460

 
 
30,820,135

Energy - 7.5%
 
 
Chevron Corp.
87,000
10,867,170

ConocoPhillips
74,000
5,228,100

Ensco PLC, Class A
44,000
2,515,920

Exxon Mobil Corp.
93,000
9,411,600

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
39,500
3,756,450

 
 
31,779,240

Financials - 10.0%
 
 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The
89,500
3,127,130

BB&T Corp.
110,000
4,105,200

M&T Bank Corp.
30,000
3,492,600

Northern Trust Corp.
49,000
3,032,610

PartnerRe Ltd.
44,500
4,691,635

Travelers Cos. Inc./The
113,000
10,231,020

US Bancorp
167,000
6,746,800

Wells Fargo & Co.
149,000
6,764,600

 
 
42,191,595

Health Care - 9.5%
 
 
Baxter International Inc.
59,000
4,103,450

Becton, Dickinson and Co.
26,000
2,872,740

Johnson & Johnson
90,000
8,243,100

Medtronic Inc.
82,000
4,705,980

Merck & Co. Inc.
161,000
8,058,050

Novartis AG, ADR
34,000
2,732,920

Pfizer Inc.
304,000
9,311,520

 
 
40,027,760

Industrials - 8.4%
 
 
3M Co.
54,500
7,643,625

Boeing Co./The
34,000
4,640,660


57

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

 
Shares

Value (Note 2)

Emerson Electric Co.
38,500

$
2,701,930

General Dynamics Corp.
33,000

3,153,150

United Parcel Service Inc., Class B
69,000

7,250,520

United Technologies Corp.
65,000

7,397,000

Waste Management Inc.
61,000

2,737,070

 
 
35,523,955

Information Technology - 7.9%
 
 
Accenture PLC, Class A
70,000

5,755,400

Automatic Data Processing Inc.
52,000

4,202,120

Intel Corp.
111,000

2,881,560

Linear Technology Corp.
77,000

3,507,350

Microchip Technology Inc.
72,500

3,244,375

Microsoft Corp.
101,500

3,799,145

Oracle Corp.
75,000

2,869,500

QUALCOMM Inc.
97,000

7,202,250

 
 
33,461,700

Telecommunication Service - 1.2%
 
 
AT&T Inc.
144,000

5,063,040

Total Common Stocks ( Cost $159,971,779 )
 
242,801,900

 
Par Value

 
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES - 0.1%
 
 
ABSC Long Beach Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2000-LB1, Class AF5 (A), 8.55%, 9/21/30
$
599,648

606,946
Total Asset Backed Securities
( Cost $617,240 )
 
606,946
CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS - 14.4%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 1.9%
 
 
American Association of Retired Persons (B) (C), 7.5%, 5/1/31
2,000,000
2,549,074
DR Horton Inc., 5.25%, 2/15/15
515,000
534,313
ERAC USA Finance LLC (B) (C), 6.7%, 6/1/34
1,850,000
2,053,518
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (D), 7.25%, 6/15/16
1,600,000
1,796,000
Time Warner Inc., 4.75%, 3/29/21
1,000,000
1,066,372
 
 
7,999,277
Consumer Staples - 0.6%
 
 
Mondelez International Inc., 6.5%, 11/1/31
2,025,000
2,304,157
Energy - 1.4%
 
 
ConocoPhillips, 6.65%, 7/15/18
1,500,000
1,784,622
Energy Transfer Partners L.P., 4.15%, 10/1/20
600,000
608,749
Hess Corp., 7.875%, 10/1/29
1,150,000
1,465,548
Transocean Inc. (D), 6%, 3/15/18
750,000
841,085
Transocean Inc. (D), 7.5%, 4/15/31
1,030,000
1,177,200
 
 
5,877,204
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


58

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value

Value (Note 2)

CORPORATE NOTES AND BONDS (continued)
 
Financials - 1.3%
 
 
American Express Credit Corp., 2.375%, 3/24/17
$
450,000

$
462,545

HCP Inc., 6.7%, 1/30/18
1,450,000
1,685,365
Health Care REIT Inc., 4.5%, 1/15/24
725,000
715,827
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. * (E), 5.75%, 1/3/17
1,735,000
174
Simon Property Group L.P., 5.875%, 3/1/17
530,000
594,420
US Bank NA, 6.3%, 2/4/14
2,000,000
2,009,814
 
 
5,468,145
Health Care - 3.1%
 
 
AbbVie Inc., 2%, 11/6/18
1,200,000
1,187,052
Amgen Inc., 5.85%, 6/1/17
3,950,000
4,481,662
Eli Lilly & Co., 6.57%, 1/1/16
1,200,000
1,338,392
Genentech Inc., 5.25%, 7/15/35
740,000
779,791
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., 5.75%, 11/15/36
1,320,000
1,483,988
Quest Diagnostics Inc., 5.45%, 11/1/15
1,500,000
1,616,764
UnitedHealth Group Inc., 2.875%, 3/15/23
1,000,000
930,506
Wyeth LLC, 6.5%, 2/1/34
1,100,000
1,346,511
 
 
13,164,666
Industrials - 1.8%
 
 
Boeing Co./The, 8.625%, 11/15/31
350,000
483,558
Boeing Co./The, 6.875%, 10/15/43
620,000
760,533
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 8.125%, 4/15/20
1,365,000
1,705,471
Lockheed Martin Corp., 7.65%, 5/1/16
780,000
899,732
Norfolk Southern Corp., 5.59%, 5/17/25
957,000
1,045,813
Norfolk Southern Corp., 7.05%, 5/1/37
1,050,000
1,291,846
Waste Management Inc., 7.125%, 12/15/17
1,150,000
1,337,731
 
 
7,524,684
Information Technology - 0.8%
 
 
Apple Inc., 2.4%, 5/3/23
500,000
449,605
Cisco Systems Inc., 5.5%, 2/22/16
960,000
1,056,129
International Business Machines Corp., 1.875%, 8/1/22
1,600,000
1,398,309
Thomson Reuters Corp. (D), 4.3%, 11/23/23
600,000
602,580
 
 
3,506,623
Materials - 0.4%
 
 
Ball Corp., 4%, 11/15/23
250,000
223,750
Rio Tinto Finance USA PLC (D), 2.25%, 12/14/18
400,000
398,026
Westvaco Corp., 8.2%, 1/15/30
1,025,000
1,214,564
 
 
1,836,340

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Par Value

Value (Note 2)

Telecommunication Services - 0.9%
 
 
Comcast Cable Communications Holdings Inc., 9.455%, 11/15/22
$
1,780,000

$
2,465,435

Verizon Communications Inc., 5.15%, 9/15/23
1,260,000

1,352,852

 
 
3,818,287

Utilities - 2.2%
 
 
Indianapolis Power & Light Co. (B) (C), 6.05%, 10/1/36
1,555,000

1,731,090

Interstate Power & Light Co., 6.25%, 7/15/39
1,365,000

1,610,643

Nevada Power Co., Series R, 6.75%, 7/1/37
1,600,000

1,985,803

Sierra Pacific Power Co., Series M, 6%, 5/15/16
474,000

529,116

Southwestern Electric Power Co., Series E, 5.55%, 1/15/17
835,000

917,256

Westar Energy Inc., 6%, 7/1/14
2,400,000

2,466,017

 
 
9,239,925

Total Corporate Notes and Bonds ( Cost $57,872,668 )
 
60,739,308

LONG TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS - 0.2%
 
 
General - 0.2%
 
 
Jacksonville FL Sales Tax Revenue, 5%, 10/1/29
950,000

983,241

Total Long Term Municipal Bonds ( Cost $981,190 )
 
983,241

MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES - 7.0%
 
 
Fannie Mae - 4.8%
 
 
4%, 4/1/15 Pool # 255719
70,145

74,279

5.5%, 4/1/16 Pool # 745444
142,888

151,655

6%, 5/1/16 Pool # 582558
40,756

42,088

5%, 12/1/17 Pool # 672243
366,664

390,577

4.5%, 9/1/20 Pool # 835465
368,795

393,050

6%, 5/1/21 Pool # 253847
89,617

99,743

3%, 5/1/27 Pool # AL1715
1,064,199

1,087,245

7%, 12/1/29 Pool # 762813
43,618

48,402

7%, 11/1/31 Pool # 607515
59,481

67,431

7%, 5/1/32 Pool # 644591
20,177

22,665

5.5%, 10/1/33 Pool # 254904
367,678

404,833

5.5%, 11/1/33 Pool # 555880
1,057,793

1,166,099

5%, 5/1/34 Pool # 780890
1,414,410

1,537,321

7%, 7/1/34 Pool # 792636
19,825

20,839

5.5%, 8/1/34 Pool # 793647
179,194

197,316

5.5%, 3/1/35 Pool # 815976
786,681

864,320

5.5%, 8/1/35 Pool # 826872
184,728

202,987

5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 820347
514,407

567,595

5%, 9/1/35 Pool # 835699
473,398

517,704

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


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Diversified Income Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Par Value

Value (Note 2)

MORTGAGE BACKED SECURITIES (continued)
 
Fannie Mae (continued)
 
 
5%, 10/1/35 Pool # 797669
$
426,445

$
467,097

5.5%, 10/1/35 Pool # 836912
69,264

76,027

5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 850561
249,390

270,636

5.5%, 12/1/35 Pool # 844583
861,625

950,313

5.5%, 9/1/36 Pool # 831820
964,937

1,079,162

6%, 9/1/36 Pool # 831741
622,782

689,122

5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 896340
81,382

89,366

5.5%, 10/1/36 Pool # 901723
459,179

504,292

5.5%, 12/1/36 Pool # 902853
915,308

1,013,286

5.5%, 12/1/36 Pool # 903059
759,339

836,974

4%, 1/1/41 Pool # AB2080
1,275,390

1,314,399

4%, 9/1/41 Pool # AJ1406
1,338,221

1,378,499

4%, 10/1/41 Pool # AJ4046
1,157,504

1,194,179

3.5%, 6/1/42 Pool # AO4136
1,195,609

1,188,914

3%, 2/1/43 Pool # AB8486
1,441,729

1,370,273

 
 
20,278,688

Freddie Mac - 2.2%
 
 
3%, 8/1/27 Pool # J19899
1,264,358

1,290,048

8%, 6/1/30 Pool # C01005
30,673

35,698

6.5%, 1/1/32 Pool # C62333
110,331

122,875

5%, 7/1/33 Pool # A11325
866,365

950,440

6%, 10/1/34 Pool # A28439
125,011

138,078

6%, 10/1/34 Pool # A28598
45,620

50,438

5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32314
134,554

145,020

5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32315
182,010

200,507

5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32316
195,631

215,472

5%, 4/1/35 Pool # A32509
128,266

141,368

5%, 1/1/37 Pool # A56371
494,849

532,729

4%, 10/1/41 Pool # Q04092
1,448,358

1,490,846

3%, 9/1/42 Pool # C04233
1,688,822

1,601,949

3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80025
1,157,759

1,098,204

3%, 4/1/43 Pool # V80026
1,165,211

1,105,273

 
 
9,118,945

Ginnie Mae - 0.0%
 
 
6.5%, 4/20/31 Pool # 3068
65,837

75,220

Total Mortgage Backed Securities ( Cost $28,649,117 )
 
29,472,853

U.S. GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY OBLIGATIONS - 16.5%
 
 
U.S. Treasury Bond - 1.1%
 
 
6.625%, 2/15/27
3,270,000

4,418,587


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Par Value

Value (Note 2)

U.S. Treasury Notes - 15.4%
 
 
4.000%, 2/15/14
$
4,810,000

$
4,832,357

4.250%, 8/15/14
4,965,000

5,091,454

2.375%, 9/30/14
1,400,000

1,423,243

0.500%, 10/15/14
5,000,000

5,014,060

2.500%, 3/31/15
795,000

817,576

2.500%, 4/30/15
3,750,000

3,863,231

4.500%, 2/15/16
5,550,000

6,029,986

3.250%, 12/31/16
2,500,000

2,681,445

3.125%, 1/31/17
2,000,000

2,138,124

0.500%, 7/31/17
4,000,000

3,915,936

2.375%, 7/31/17
2,000,000

2,089,844

4.250%, 11/15/17
12,100,000

13,472,600

2.750%, 2/15/19
1,300,000

1,362,156

3.125%, 5/15/19
2,000,000

2,131,250

3.375%, 11/15/19
1,000,000

1,075,625

2.625%, 11/15/20
7,400,000

7,520,250

1.750%, 5/15/22
1,750,000

1,618,204

 
 
65,077,341

Total U.S. Government and Agency Obligations ( Cost $67,794,412 )
 
69,495,928

 
Shares

 
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.9%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
16,613,277

16,613,277

Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $16,613,277 )
 
16,613,277

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6% ( Cost $332,499,683** )
420,713,453

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.4%
1,694,836

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
422,408,289

*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $333,349,372.
(A)
Stepped rate security. Rate shown is as of December 31, 2013.
(B)
Security sold within terms of a private placement memorandum exempt from registration under section 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may be sold only to dealers in that program or other “qualified institutional investors.”
(C)
Illiquid security (See Note 2).
(D)
Notes and bonds, issued by foreign entities, denominated in U.S. dollars. The aggregate of these securities is 1.1% of total net assets.
(E)
In default. Issuer is bankrupt.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Large Cap Value Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

COMMON STOCKS - 96.6%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 11.8%
 
 
Advance Auto Parts Inc.
92,000
$
10,182,560

DIRECTV*
318,000
21,970,620

McDonald’s Corp.
86,000
8,344,580

Target Corp.
90,000
5,694,300

Time Warner Inc.
180,000
12,549,600

Viacom Inc., Class B
115,000
10,044,100

 
 
68,785,760

Consumer Staples - 8.1%
 
 
CVS Caremark Corp.
149,000
10,663,930

Diageo PLC, ADR
45,000
5,958,900

Nestle S.A., ADR
96,000
7,064,640

Philip Morris International Inc.
96,000
8,364,480

Procter & Gamble Co./The
72,000
5,861,520

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
117,000
9,206,730

 
 
47,120,200

Energy - 14.3%
 
 
Baker Hughes Inc.
160,000
8,841,600

Chevron Corp.
132,500
16,550,575

ConocoPhillips
122,000
8,619,300

Ensco PLC, Class A
161,000
9,205,980

Exxon Mobil Corp.
87,000
8,804,400

National Oilwell Varco Inc.
132,000
10,497,960

Occidental Petroleum Corp.
93,000
8,844,300

Schlumberger Ltd.
132,500
11,939,575

 
 
83,303,690

Financials - 25.2%
 
 
Capital Markets - 1.8%
 
 
Bank of New York Mellon Corp./The
304,000
10,621,760

Commercial Banks - 7.7%
 
 
BB&T Corp.
254,000
9,479,280

M&T Bank Corp.
52,000
6,053,840

US Bancorp
322,000
13,008,800

Wells Fargo & Co.
357,000
16,207,800

 
 
44,749,720

Insurance - 14.3%
 
 
American International Group Inc.
329,000
16,795,450

Arch Capital Group Ltd.*
170,000
10,147,300

Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Class B*
142,000
16,835,520

Markel Corp.*
32,500
18,861,375

Travelers Cos. Inc./The
157,000
14,214,780

WR Berkley Corp.
151,000
6,551,890

 
 
83,406,315

Real Estate Management & Development - 1.4%
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A
212,000
8,231,960

 
 
147,009,755


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Shares
Value (Note 2)

Health Care - 14.2%
 
 
Johnson & Johnson
158,000
$
14,471,220

Medtronic Inc.
187,000
10,731,930

Merck & Co. Inc.
437,000
21,871,850

Novartis AG, ADR
74,000
5,948,120

Pfizer Inc.
722,000
22,114,860

UnitedHealth Group Inc.
104,000
7,831,200

 
 
82,969,180

Industrials - 14.3%
 
 
3M Co.
82,000
11,500,500

Boeing Co./The
71,500
9,759,035

Danaher Corp.
144,000
11,116,800

FedEx Corp.
124,000
17,827,480

General Dynamics Corp.
76,000
7,261,800

Rockwell Collins Inc.
117,000
8,648,640

United Parcel Service Inc., Class B
61,000
6,409,880

United Technologies Corp.
94,000
10,697,200

 
 
83,221,335

Information Technology - 6.3%
 
 
Accenture PLC, Class A
78,000
6,413,160

Oracle Corp.
270,000
10,330,200

QUALCOMM Inc.
117,000
8,687,250

Seagate Technology PLC
197,000
11,063,520

 
 
36,494,130

Materials - 1.2%
 
 
Mosaic Co./The
154,000
7,279,580

Telecommunication Service - 1.2%
 
 
AT&T Inc.
202,000
7,102,320

Total Common Stocks ( Cost $391,232,820 )
 
563,285,950

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.4%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
20,079,258
20,079,258

Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $20,079,258 )
 
20,079,258

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% ( Cost $411,312,078** )
583,365,208

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.0%
240,540

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
583,605,748


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $411,684,308.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

64

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

Large Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

COMMON STOCKS - 94.8%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 19.8%
 
 
Amazon.com Inc.*
21,497
$
8,572,789

CBS Corp., Class B
86,500
5,513,510

DIRECTV*
90,465
6,250,227

Discovery Communications Inc., Class C*
77,523
6,501,079

Home Depot Inc./The
110,040
9,060,693

Lululemon Athletica Inc.*
86,062
5,080,240

McDonald’s Corp.
58,720
5,697,602

Omnicom Group Inc.
79,720
5,928,776

Panera Bread Co., Class A*
31,966
5,648,072

priceline.com Inc.*
6,235
7,247,564

Starbucks Corp.
56,378
4,419,471

TJX Cos. Inc.
85,975
5,479,187

Walt Disney Co./The
32,840
2,508,976

 
 
77,908,186

Consumer Staples - 8.3%
 
 
Costco Wholesale Corp.
52,804
6,284,204

CVS Caremark Corp.
85,957
6,151,943

Nestle S.A., ADR
108,155
7,959,126

PepsiCo Inc.
39,725
3,294,792

Philip Morris International Inc.
105,955
9,231,859

 
 
32,921,924

Energy - 4.3%
 
 
Apache Corp.
55,000
4,726,700

Schlumberger Ltd.
134,765
12,143,674

 
 
16,870,374

Financials - 2.8%
 
 
Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A
124,706
4,842,334

T. Rowe Price Group Inc.
76,629
6,419,211

 
 
11,261,545

Health Care - 12.1%
 
 
Allergan Inc.
65,428
7,267,742

Baxter International Inc.
81,245
5,650,590

Biogen Idec Inc.*
17,640
4,934,790

Celgene Corp.*
28,065
4,741,862

Cerner Corp.*
86,258
4,808,021

Gilead Sciences Inc.*
73,090
5,492,713

Johnson & Johnson
61,450
5,628,205

UnitedHealth Group Inc.
68,535
5,160,686

Varian Medical Systems Inc.*
51,550
4,004,920

 
 
47,689,529


65

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Shares
Value (Note 2)

Industrials - 15.4%
 
 
3M Co.
40,137
$
5,629,214

Boeing Co./The
47,142
6,434,412

Danaher Corp.
78,166
6,034,415

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.
98,300
4,349,775

FedEx Corp.
33,155
4,766,694

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.*
60,890
3,835,461

Rockwell Collins Inc.
69,615
5,145,941

Roper Industries Inc.
28,093
3,895,937

United Parcel Service Inc., Class B
67,000
7,040,360

United Technologies Corp.
75,928
8,640,607

W.W. Grainger Inc.
18,800
4,801,896

 
 
60,574,712

Information Technology - 28.5%
 
 
Communications Equipment - 3.3%
 
 
QUALCOMM Inc.
175,618
13,039,637

Computers & Peripherals - 5.5%
 
 
Apple Inc.
38,624
21,672,313

Internet Software & Services - 5.6%
 
 
eBay Inc.*
146,342
8,032,712

Google Inc., Class A*
12,378
13,872,149

 
 
21,904,861

IT Services - 4.9%
 
 
Accenture PLC, Class A
101,572
8,351,250

International Business Machines Corp.
31,790
5,962,850

Visa Inc., Class A
22,821
5,081,780

 
 
19,395,880

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.6%
 
 
Linear Technology Corp.
140,000
6,377,000

Software - 7.6%
 
 
MICROS Systems Inc.*
76,753
4,403,320

Microsoft Corp.
316,745
11,855,765

Oracle Corp.
352,632
13,491,700

 
 
29,750,785

 
 
112,140,476

Materials - 3.6%
 
 
Monsanto Co.
79,825
9,303,604

Mosaic Co./The
100,000
4,727,000

 
 
14,030,604

Total Common Stocks ( Cost $252,675,200 )
 
373,397,350


See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.






66

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

Large Cap Growth Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.2%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
20,536,155
$
20,536,155

Total Short-Term Investments
( Cost $20,536,155 )
 
20,536,155

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% ( Cost $273,211,355** )
393,933,505

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.0%
8,053

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
 
$
393,941,558


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $274,792,813.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

67

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

Mid Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

COMMON STOCKS - 94.7%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 30.3%
 
 
Media - 11.3%
 
 
DIRECTV*
150,475
$
10,396,318

Discovery Communications Inc., Class C*
105,081
8,812,093

Liberty Global PLC*
136,980
11,550,154

Omnicom Group Inc.
189,488
14,092,222

 
 
44,850,787

Specialty Retail - 19.0%
 
 
Advance Auto Parts Inc.
170,339
18,853,120

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.*
114,689
9,209,527

CarMax Inc.*
203,482
9,567,724

Ross Stores Inc.
137,725
10,319,734

Sally Beauty Holdings Inc.*
287,890
8,702,915

Tiffany & Co.
101,662
9,432,200

TJX Cos. Inc.
149,852
9,550,068

 
 
75,635,288

 
 
120,486,075

Consumer Staples - 0.8%
 
 
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B
44,273
3,345,710

Energy - 4.2%
 
 
Ensco PLC, Class A
130,107
7,439,518

World Fuel Services Corp.
212,809
9,184,837

 
 
16,624,355

Financials - 22.8%
 
 
Arch Capital Group Ltd.*
185,914
11,097,207

Brookfield Asset Management Inc., Class A
340,118
13,206,782

Brown & Brown Inc.
318,438
9,995,769

Glacier Bancorp Inc.
203,637
6,066,346

Leucadia National Corp.
302,128
8,562,307

M&T Bank Corp.
82,480
9,602,322

Markel Corp.*
34,354
19,937,344

WR Berkley Corp.
280,737
12,181,178

 
 
90,649,255

Health Care - 10.9%
 
 
DENTSPLY International Inc.
279,027
13,527,229

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings*
113,352
10,356,972

Perrigo Co. PLC
73,122
11,221,302

Techne Corp.
85,044
8,051,116

 
 
43,156,619


68

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Shares
Value (Note 2)

Industrials - 17.5%
 
 
C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.
172,235
$
10,048,190

Colfax Corp.*
133,375
8,494,654

Copart Inc.*
408,981
14,989,154

Expeditors International of Washington Inc.
240,165
10,627,301

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.*
111,049
6,994,976

TransDigm Group Inc.
60,909
9,807,567

Wabtec Corp.
113,165
8,404,765

 
 
69,366,607

Information Technology - 4.9%
 
 
Amphenol Corp., Class A
89,537
7,984,910

MICROS Systems Inc.*
199,907
11,468,664

 
 
19,453,574

Materials - 3.3%
 
 
Crown Holdings Inc.*
297,994
13,281,592

Total Common Stocks ( Cost $249,591,424 )
 
376,363,787

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 5.4%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
21,317,843
21,317,843

Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $21,317,843 )
 
21,317,843

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% ( Cost $270,909,267** )
397,681,630

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.1%)
(216,972)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
397,464,658



*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $271,142,147.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

69

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

Small Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

COMMON STOCKS - 96.9%
 
 
Consumer Discretionary - 13.0%
 
 
Ascena Retail Group Inc.*
7,320
$
154,891

Cato Corp./The, Class A
5,080
161,544

CEC Entertainment Inc.
3,420
151,438

Choice Hotels International Inc.
470
23,082

Fred’s Inc., Class A
7,000
129,640

Helen of Troy Ltd.*
3,510
173,780

Matthews International Corp., Class A
2,940
125,273

Stage Stores Inc.
4,610
102,434

 
 
1,022,082

Consumer Staples - 2.1%
 
 
Casey’s General Stores Inc.
1,480
103,970

Post Holdings Inc.*
1,300
64,051

 
 
168,021

Energy - 5.7%
 
 
Diamondback Energy Inc.*
1,700
89,862

Era Group Inc.*
2,590
79,927

Scorpio Tankers Inc.
15,400
181,566

SEACOR Holdings Inc.*
1,090
99,408

 
 
450,763

Financials - 21.4%
 
 
AMERISAFE Inc.
1,710
72,230

Assured Guaranty Ltd.
3,600
84,924

Campus Crest Communities Inc., REIT
8,000
75,280

DiamondRock Hospitality Co., REIT
6,229
71,945

Education Realty Trust Inc., REIT
7,500
66,150

First Busey Corp.
10,107
58,621

First Midwest Bancorp Inc.
7,830
137,260

First Niagara Financial Group Inc.
7,507
79,724

Flushing Financial Corp.
3,881
80,337

Hancock Holding Co.
2,100
77,028

International Bancshares Corp.
5,450
143,826

MB Financial Inc.
3,030
97,233

Northwest Bancshares Inc.
8,380
123,856

Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd.
1,260
77,213

Primerica Inc.
3,000
128,730

Solar Capital Ltd.
2,200
49,610

Summit Hotel Properties Inc., REIT
7,100
63,900

Webster Financial Corp.
5,480
170,866

Westamerica Bancorporation
570
32,182

 
 
1,690,915

Health Care - 10.8%
 
 
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.*
5,200
80,392

Amsurg Corp.*
3,490
160,261

Charles River Laboratories International Inc.*
4,100
217,464

Corvel Corp.*
1,460
68,182

Haemonetics Corp.*
400
16,852


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Shares
Value (Note 2)

ICON PLC*
2,530
$
102,237

ICU Medical Inc.*
1,770
112,767

STERIS Corp.
2,000
96,100

 
 
854,255

Industrials - 18.6%
 
 
ACCO Brands Corp.*
12,940
86,957

Albany International Corp., Class A
4,250
152,702

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc.*
2,400
98,760

Cubic Corp.
2,100
110,586

ESCO Technologies Inc.
2,790
95,585

G&K Services Inc., Class A
2,800
174,244

GATX Corp.
2,570
134,077

Luxfer Holdings PLC, ADR
1,300
27,118

Mueller Industries Inc.
3,000
189,030

SP Plus Corp.*
5,190
135,148

United Stationers Inc.
3,900
178,971

UTi Worldwide Inc.
4,600
80,776

 
 
1,463,954

Information Technology - 14.2%
 
 
Belden Inc.
4,070
286,732

Coherent Inc.*
1,070
79,597

Diebold Inc.
3,670
121,147

Forrester Research Inc.
3,200
122,432

MAXIMUS Inc.
1,760
77,422

Micrel Inc.
6,200
61,194

MTS Systems Corp.
1,030
73,388

ScanSource Inc.*
2,600
110,318

Verint Systems Inc.*
1,900
81,586

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A*
2,000
108,160

 
 
1,121,976

Materials - 6.9%
 
 
Deltic Timber Corp.
1,520
103,269

Greif Inc., Class A
1,300
68,120

Innospec Inc.
2,200
101,684

Koppers Holdings Inc.
1,800
82,350

Sensient Technologies Corp.
1,700
82,484

Zep Inc.
5,840
106,054

 
 
543,961

Utilities - 4.2%
 
 
Atmos Energy Corp.
2,050
93,111

Laclede Group Inc./The
1,200
54,648

New Jersey Resources Corp.
670
30,981

UNS Energy Corp.
1,540
92,169

WGL Holdings Inc.
1,460
58,487

 
 
329,396

Total Common Stocks ( Cost $4,205,004 )
 
7,645,323

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Small Cap Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.3%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
263,581
$
263,581

Total Short-Term Investments
( Cost $263,581 )
 
263,581

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2% ( Cost $4,468,585** )
7,908,904

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (0.2%)
(13,005)

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
 
$
7,895,899


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $4,516,289.
ADR
American Depository Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.
REIT
Real Estate Investment Trust.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

72

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International Stock Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

COMMON STOCKS - 97.8%
 
 
Australia - 2.0%
 
 
Ansell Ltd.
44,785
$
826,563

James Hardie Industries Plc
88,531
1,022,899

 
 
1,849,462

Austria - 0.9%
 
 
UNIQA Insurance Group AG
69,995
893,494

Belgium - 2.5%
 
 
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V.
22,655
2,407,921

Bermuda - 0.9%
 
 
Signet Jewelers Ltd.
10,717
846,434

Brazil - 1.1%
 
 
Estacio Participacoes S.A.
115,500
999,197

Canada - 2.7%
 
 
MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd.
14,500
1,123,417

Rogers Communications Inc.
32,600
1,475,248

 
 
2,598,665

Denmark - 1.0%
 
 
Carlsberg AS
8,639
955,862

Finland - 1.9%
 
 
Sampo
36,121
1,774,985

France - 9.0%
 
 
BNP Paribas S.A.
34,264
2,670,309

Cap Gemini S.A.
17,155
1,159,474

Sanofi
24,249
2,572,672

Valeo S.A.
19,768
2,187,280

 
 
8,589,735

Germany - 6.6%
 
 
Bayer AG
19,377
2,717,674

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
15,052
1,764,653

Merck KGaA
9,912
1,776,080

 
 
6,258,407

Greece - 0.7%
 
 
Piraeus Bank S.A. *
296,397
623,862

Ireland - 0.9%
 
 
Ryanair Holdings PLC, ADR *
18,600
872,898

Italy - 2.7%
 
 
Atlantia SpA
57,039
1,279,822

Eni SpA
54,639
1,314,668

 
 
2,594,490

Japan - 19.3%
 
 
AEON Financial Service Co. Ltd.
26,000
696,230

Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.
66,800
1,880,118


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Shares
Value (Note 2)

Asics Corp.
73,990
$
1,261,153

Daikin Industries Ltd.
18,600
1,156,870
Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd.
67,000
1,294,701
Don Quijote Co. Ltd.
28,700
1,736,008
Japan Tobacco Inc.
42,400
1,376,963
KDDI Corp.
20,800
1,277,903
LIXIL Group Corp.
56,200
1,538,549
Makita Corp.
14,600
765,284
Seven & I Holdings Co. Ltd.
37,100
1,472,586
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.
51,900
2,671,142
Yahoo Japan Corp.
214,300
1,190,443
 
 
18,317,950
Luxembourg - 1.4%
 
 
RTL Group *
10,519
1,359,259
Netherlands - 1.7%
 
 
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. N.V.
21,133
1,622,545
Norway - 0.7%
 
 
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA
55,981
659,463
Philippines - 1.8%
 
 
Alliance Global Group Inc.
2,622,100
1,524,253
LT Group Inc.
428,100
148,930
 
 
1,673,183
South Korea - 1.1%
 
 
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., GDR
1,658
1,082,674
Spain - 4.4%
 
 
International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. *
200,317
1,331,504
Mediaset Espana Comunicacion S.A. *
81,215
937,281
Red Electrica Corp. S.A.
27,963
1,865,731
 
 
4,134,516
Sweden - 2.9%
 
 
Assa Abloy AB
24,846
1,312,635
Swedbank AB
50,788
1,429,235
 
 
2,741,870
Switzerland - 10.3%
 
 
GAM Holding AG *
66,996
1,303,044
Glencore Xstrata PLC *
286,850
1,485,354
Informa PLC
226,026
2,146,540
Novartis AG
44,550
3,555,810
Swatch Group AG/The
2,001
1,322,336
 
 
9,813,084
Thailand - 0.6%
 
 
Krung Thai Bank PCL
1,064,100
534,317

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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International Stock Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

COMMON STOCKS (continued)
 
 
Turkey - 0.4%
 
 
KOC Holding AS
97,133
$
397,753

United Kingdom - 20.3%
 
 
BG Group PLC
40,225
864,272

British American Tobacco PLC
31,472
1,687,518

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC
324,948
1,343,092

Ladbrokes PLC
162,379
481,047

Lloyds Banking Group PLC *
1,712,160
2,236,446

Prudential PLC
113,071
2,509,015

Reed Elsevier PLC
103,140
1,535,444

Rexam PLC
240,616
2,113,767

Royal Dutch Shell PLC
72,903
2,611,254

Standard Chartered PLC
55,075
1,240,339

Taylor Wimpey PLC
588,338
1,086,298

Unilever PLC
37,741
1,551,181

 
 
19,259,673

Total Common Stocks ( Cost $64,632,485 )
 
92,861,699

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 2.1%
 
 
United States - 2.1%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
2,012,515
2,012,515

Total Short-Term Investments ( Cost $2,012,515 )
 
2,012,515

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9% ( Cost $66,645,000** )
94,874,214

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.1%
67,721

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
 
$
94,941,935


*
Non-income producing.
**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $67,017,978.
ADR
American Depositary Receipt.
GDR
Global Depositary Receipt.
PLC
Public Limited Company.


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OTHER INFORMATION:
Sector Concentration
% of Net Assets

Consumer Discretionary
19
%
Consumer Staples
12
%
Energy
7
%
Financials
22
%
Health Care
12
%
Industrials
14
%
Information Technology
4
%
Materials
3
%
Money Market Funds
2
%
Telecommunication Services
3
%
Utilities
2
%
Net Other Assets and Liabilities
–*

 
100
%
*Amount represents less than 0.5% of net assets.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

76

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Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.9%
 
 
Bond Funds - 60.8%
 
 
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares
674,247
$
7,018,908

Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
953,577
8,782,447

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund ETF
2,756
280,726

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
14,850
1,473,714

iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund ETF
9,597
1,054,710

Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund Class I
136,963
1,405,241

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
532,761
5,620,633

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
273,678
2,802,462

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
67,925
5,617,397

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
43,950
3,512,924

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
17,619
1,405,644

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
48,294
3,863,037

 
 
42,837,843

Foreign Stock Funds - 4.8%
 
 
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
20,905
1,401,889

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
26,836
560,336

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
13,849
702,560

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
13,876
705,456

 
 
3,370,241

Money Market Funds - 1.2%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
814,355
814,355


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Shares

Value (Note 2)

Stock Funds - 33.1%
 
 
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
7,863

$
1,052,384

iShares S&P 100 ETF
34,142

2,811,594

iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
4,827

561,042

PowerShares Buyback Achievers Portfolio ETF
26,102

1,124,474

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
347,577

4,935,589

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
53,311

9,844,942

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
18,655

1,403,602

Vanguard Information Technology ETF
12,563

1,124,640

Vanguard Value ETF
6,441

492,028

 
 
23,350,295

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9% ( Cost $64,626,146** )
70,372,734

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.1%
99,287

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
70,472,021


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $65,286,212.
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


78

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013

Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.7%
 
 
Bond Funds - 39.4%
 
 
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares
445,706
$
4,639,797

Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
806,820
7,430,809

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund ETF
3,643
371,076

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
19,632
1,948,280

iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund ETF
10,150
1,115,485

Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund Class I
181,087
1,857,952

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
440,202
4,644,131

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
180,853
1,851,935

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
56,124
4,641,455

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
34,862
2,786,520

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
17,469
1,393,677

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
51,076
4,085,569

 
 
36,766,686

Foreign Stock Funds - 8.9%
 
 
iShares Global Energy ETF
4,311
186,321

iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
6,183
372,897

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
41,454
2,779,905

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
70,955
1,481,540

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF
27,463
1,393,198

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
6,310
371,028

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF
6,613
371,056

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
25,682
1,305,673

 
 
8,261,618



79

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Shares
Value (Note 2)

Money Market Funds - 1.0%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
940,700
$
940,700

Stock Funds - 50.4%
 
 
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
20,789
2,782,400

iShares S&P 100 ETF
56,421
4,646,269

iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
9,573
1,112,670

Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF
3,420
186,356

PowerShares Buyback Achievers Portfolio ETF
86,270
3,716,512

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
656,371
9,320,464

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
100,683
18,593,130

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
36,994
2,783,428

Vanguard Information Technology ETF
24,912
2,230,122

Vanguard Value ETF
20,678
1,579,592

 
 
46,950,943

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7% ( Cost $81,654,556** )
92,919,947

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.3%
267,550

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
93,187,497


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $82,399,225.
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 99.8%
 
 
Bond Funds - 28.3%
 
 
Baird Aggregate Bond Fund Institutional Shares
197,483
$
2,055,795

Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
521,349
4,801,626

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund ETF
4,036
411,107

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
16,572
1,644,605

iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund ETF
7,496
823,810

Metropolitan West High Yield Bond Fund Class I
66,851
685,893

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
195,044
2,057,714

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
66,791
683,941

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
24,871
2,056,832

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
8,583
686,039

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
8,602
686,268

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
36,009
2,880,360

 
 
19,473,990

Foreign Stock Funds - 11.5%
 
 
iShares Global Energy ETF
6,366
275,139

iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
6,847
412,943

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
35,721
2,395,450

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
65,507
1,367,786

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF
33,806
1,714,978

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
6,988
410,894

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF
4,884
274,041

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
21,678
1,102,110

 
 
7,953,341



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Shares
Value (Note 2)

Money Market Funds - 1.2%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
846,589
$
846,589

Stock Funds - 58.8%
 
 
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
20,472
2,739,973

iShares S&P 100 ETF
41,671
3,431,607

iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
9,427
1,095,700

Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF
5,051
275,229

PowerShares Buyback Achievers Portfolio ETF
79,646
3,431,150

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
581,750
8,260,845

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
81,799
15,105,821

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
36,431
2,741,069

Vanguard Information Technology ETF
21,466
1,921,636

Vanguard Value ETF
19,765
1,509,848

 
 
40,512,878

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% ( Cost $58,751,203** )
68,786,798

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 0.2%
130,413

TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
68,917,211


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $59,421,886.
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

82

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Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund Portfolio of Investments
 
Shares
Value (Note 2)

INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 101.5%
 
 
Bond Funds - 17.1%
 
 
Franklin Floating Rate Daily Access Fund Advisor Class
117,442
$
1,081,638

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund ETF
2,121
216,045

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
4,899
486,177

iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund ETF
1,970
216,503

Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund Class I
17,089
180,284

PIMCO Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund Institutional Class
17,550
179,713

Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
2,179
180,203

Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
2,255
180,242

Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
2,260
180,303

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF
2,478
198,215

 
 
3,099,323

Foreign Stock Funds - 14.8%
 
 
iShares Global Energy ETF
1,674
72,350

iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan ETF
3,599
217,056

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
10,728
719,420

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
20,657
431,318

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. ETF
12,437
630,929

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
3,670
215,796

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund ETF
1,282
71,933

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund ETF
6,409
325,834

 
 
2,684,636

Money Market Funds - 3.0%
 
 
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund
538,842
538,842


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Shares

Value (Note 2)

Stock Funds - 66.6%
 
 
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
6,725

$
900,074

iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
989

108,009

iShares S&P 100 ETF
10,950

901,733

iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF
3,096

359,848

Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF
1,327

72,308

PowerShares Buyback Achievers Portfolio ETF
20,930

901,664

Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index Fund Institutional Shares
178,354

2,532,624

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
23,449

4,330,327

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
11,967

900,397

Vanguard Information Technology ETF
6,447

577,135

Vanguard Value ETF
6,374

486,910

 
 
12,071,029

TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 101.5% ( Cost $16,018,541** )
18,393,830

NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - (1.5%)
(271,257
)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0%
$
18,122,573


**
Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes was $16,131,197.
ETF
Exchange Traded Fund.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

84

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2013
 
Conservative Allocation
Fund
Moderate Allocation
Fund
Aggressive Allocation
Fund
Money
Market
Fund
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Investments in securities, at cost
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers

$104,891,443


$179,120,412

$ 67,300,756

$ 38,504,921

Affiliated issuers1   
97,958,948

164,688,392

54,120,264


Net unrealized appreciation
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
3,989,154

15,386,736

7,357,572


Affiliated issuers1   
15,251,783

49,762,851

22,885,557


Total investments at value
222,091,328

408,958,391

151,664,149

38,504,921

Receivables:
 
 
 
 
Investments sold
2,130,414


290,432


Fund shares sold
39,352

202,944

104,206

3,261

Dividends and interest
225,134

1,026,622

361,868

150,240

Due from Adviser



11,667

Total assets
224,486,228

410,187,957

152,420,655

38,670,089

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Payables:
 
 
 
 
Investments purchased
2,713,508

4,061,205

812,023


Fund shares repurchased
201,242

80,277

138,625

1,459

Management fees
56,455

102,039

37,959

14,930

Distribution fees - Class II
8,618

7,355

407

375

Audit and trustee fees
10,571

17,873

6,736

1,974

Total liabilities
2,990,394

4,268,749

995,750

18,738

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   

$221,495,834


$405,919,208


$151,424,905

$ 38,651,351

Net assets consist of:
 
 
 
 
Paid-in capital

$204,208,399


$360,037,608


$123,215,206

$ 38,651,750

Accumulated undistributed net investment income
118,861

163,666

38,320


Accumulated net realized loss on investments sold and foreign currency related transactions
(2,072,363)

(19,431,653)

(2,071,750)

(399)

Net unrealized appreciation of investments (including appreciation of foreign currency related transactions)
19,240,937

65,149,587

30,243,129


Net Assets

$221,495,834


$405,919,208


$151,424,905


$38,651,351

Class I Shares:
 
 
 
 
Net Assets

$181,426,577


$370,954,299


$149,513,618

$ 36,921,834

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
16,955,414

32,316,526

12,828,245

36,922,217

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share

$10.70


$11.48


$11.66


$1.00

Class II Shares:
 
 
 
 

85

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Net Assets
$ 40,069,257

$ 34,964,909

$  1,911,287

$  1,729,517

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
3,752,742

3,053,803

164,513

1,729,533

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share

$10.68


$11.45


$11.62


$1.00


1 
See Note 10 for information on affiliated issuers.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

86

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2013
 
Core
Bond
Fund
High
Income
Fund
Diversified
Income
Fund
Large Cap
Value
Fund
Assets:
 
 
 
 
Investments in securities, at cost
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers

$304,264,080

$ 48,119,215


$332,499,683


$411,312,078

Net unrealized appreciation
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
10,710,636

1,646,131

88,213,770

172,053,130

Total investments at value
314,974,716

49,765,346

420,713,453

583,365,208

Foreign currency (cost of $21,456) (Note 2)




Receivables:
 
 
 
 
Investments sold




Fund shares sold
127,270

17,539

225,120

55,479

Dividends and interest
2,488,118

783,867

1,851,236

595,293

Other assets
4,548




Total assets
317,594,652

50,566,752

422,789,809

584,015,980

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Payables:
 
 
 
 
Investments purchased




Fund shares repurchased
138,700

2,691

106,254

93,018

Management fees
149,915

32,163

248,163

291,766

Distribution fees - Class II
9,994

1,455

9,136

1,427

Audit and trustee fees
16,067

2,672

17,967

24,021

Service agreement fees




Total liabilities
314,676

38,981

381,520

410,232

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   

$317,279,976

$ 50,527,771


$422,408,289


$583,605,748

Net assets consist of:
 
 
 
 
Paid-in capital

$315,336,264

$ 56,104,599


$341,276,765


$440,555,472

Accumulated undistributed net investment income
173,004

71,584

187,487

128,277

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments sold and foreign currency related transactions
(8,939,928)

(7,294,543)

(7,269,733)

(29,131,131)

Net unrealized appreciation of investments (including appreciation of foreign currency related transactions)
10,710,636

1,646,131

88,213,770

172,053,130

Net Assets

$317,279,976

$ 50,527,771


$422,408,289


$583,605,748


87

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Class I Shares:
 
 
 
 
Net Assets

$270,288,813

$ 43,622,257


$378,806,892


$576,730,982

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
27,113,255

4,731,888

18,248,210

16,590,835

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share

$9.97


$9.22


$20.76


$34.76

Class II Shares:
 
 
 
 
Net Assets
$ 46,991,163

$  6,905,514

$ 43,601,397

$  6,874,766

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding
4,721,074

748,483

2,105,119

198,451

Net Asset Value and redemption price per share

$9.95


$9.23


$20.71


$34.64

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

88

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2013
Large Cap
Growth
Fund
Mid Cap
Fund
Small Cap
Fund
International
Stock Fund
Madison
Target
Retirement
2020 Fund
Madison
Target
Retirement
2030 Fund
Madison
Target
Retirement
2040 Fund
Madison
Target
Retirement
2050 Fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

$273,211,355


$270,909,267

$  4,468,585

$ 66,645,000

$ 64,626,146

$ 81,654,556

$ 58,751,203

$ 16,018,541

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
120,722,150

126,772,363

3,440,319

28,229,214

5,746,588

11,265,391

10,035,595

2,375,289

393,933,505

397,681,630

7,908,904

94,874,214

70,372,734

92,919,947

68,786,798

18,393,830




21,528





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



3,287

2,789,275

1,818,070

1,788,342

777,257

77,576

61,142

272

8,019

123,573

176,285

225,948

64,628

284,341

163,908

7,347

52,286

168,150

194,511

105,632

28,394


84


156,149





394,295,422

397,906,764

7,916,523

95,115,483

73,453,732

95,108,813

70,906,720

19,264,109

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



22,635

2,963,987

1,892,554

1,950,506

1,135,864

68,172

122,110

12,448

48,529

50

5,500

21,908

1,275

262,496

299,417

7,160

94,263

14,728

19,385

14,246

3,664

7,080

3,287

365

3,951





16,116

17,292

651

4,170









2,946

3,877

2,849

733

353,864

442,106

20,624

173,548

2,981,711

1,921,316

1,989,509

1,141,536


$393,941,558


$397,464,658

$  7,895,899

$ 94,941,935

$ 70,472,021

$ 93,187,497

$ 68,917,211

$ 18,122,573

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

$271,353,359


$282,779,335

$  5,032,435

$ 92,050,090

$ 65,306,061

$ 82,436,304

$ 59,397,406

$ 15,840,233

46,176



1,067,539


840

27,574

5,681


1,819,873

(12,087,040)

(576,855)

(26,419,124)

(580,628)

(515,038)

(543,364)

(98,630)


120,722,150

126,772,363

3,440,319

28,243,430

5,746,588

11,265,391

10,035,595

2,375,289


$393,941,558


$397,464,658

$  7,895,899

$ 94,941,935

$ 70,472,021

$ 93,187,497

$ 68,917,211

$ 18,122,573

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

89

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$359,958,731


$381,703,019

$  6,120,680

$ 75,807,873

$ 70,472,021

$ 93,187,497

$ 68,917,211

$ 18,122,573

12,517,028

17,542,401

672,600

5,835,498

8,049,082

10,444,358

7,936,963

1,417,949


$28.76


$21.76


$9.10


$12.99


$8.76


$8.92


$8.68


$12.78

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 33,982,827

$ 15,761,639

$  1,775,219

$ 19,134,062

 
 
 
 
1,186,963

728,109

196,206

1,476,391

 
 
 
 

$28.63


$21.65


$9.05


$12.96

 
 
 
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

90

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013


Statements of Operations for the Period Ended December 31, 2013
 
Conservative Allocation
Fund
Moderate Allocation
Fund
Aggressive Allocation
Fund
Money
Market
Fund
Investment Income:
 
 
 
 
Interest
$
125

$
235

$
125

$
53,380

Dividends
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
3,907,610

5,588,567

1,535,883


Affiliated issuers1   
2,182,667

2,764,358

578,276


Less: Foreign taxes withheld




Total investment income
6,090,402

8,353,160

2,114,284

53,380

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
Management fees
706,785

1,213,697

458,998

204,783

Audit and trustee fees
31,727

54,498

20,673

5,992

Distribution fees - Class II
105,288

86,284

4,698

3,975

Other expenses
169

335

2


Total expenses before reimbursement/waiver
843,969

1,354,814

484,371

214,750

Less reimbursement/waiver2   



(161,370
)
Total expenses net of reimbursement/waiver
843,969

1,354,814

484,371

53,380

Net Investment Income
5,246,433

6,998,346

1,629,913


Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
 
 
 
 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (including net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions)3
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
723,012

7,636,227

5,645,813

(399
)
Affiliated issuers1   
3,788,418

8,164,223

5,060,640


Capital gain distributions received from underlying funds
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
219,904

286,969

89,990


Affiliated issuers1   
3,178,413

8,901,976

4,175,243


Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (including net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency related transactions)3
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
1,225,845

9,515,091

5,006,320


Affiliated issuers1   
2,425,003

16,663,898

8,496,360


Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments
11,560,595

51,168,384

28,474,366

(399
)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
$
16,807,028

$
58,166,730

$
30,104,279

$
(399
)


91

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1 
See Note 10 for information on affiliated issuers.
2 
Waiver includes management fees of $157,395, and distribution fees of $3,975, for the Money Market Fund.
3 
Includes foreign capital gains taxes paid of $9,624 for the International Stock Fund.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

92

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013


Statements of Operations for the Period Ended December 31, 2013
Core
Bond
Fund
High
Income
Fund
Diversified
Income
Fund
Large Cap
Value
Fund
Large Cap
Growth
Fund
Mid Cap
Fund
Small Cap
Fund
Inter-national Stock Fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
12,799,677

$
3,763,843

$
5,785,070

$
1,063

$
573

$
1,386

$
27

$
720

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


6,550,172

11,866,202

5,299,740

3,662,420

177,238

2,701,897











(41,749
)
(139,441
)
(29,345
)
(130,806
)

(249,950
)
12,799,677

3,763,843

12,293,493

11,727,824

5,270,968

3,533,000

177,265

2,452,667

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,967,690

456,562

2,848,294

3,280,922

2,934,134

3,516,475

150,669

1,140,621

48,215

8,120

54,608

73,524

49,258

52,678

1,993

12,703

120,062

16,942

95,615

16,308

79,382

37,625

4,219

46,225


38

46


2,050



45

2,135,967

481,662

2,998,563

3,370,754

3,064,824

3,606,778

156,881

1,199,594









2,135,967

481,662

2,998,563

3,370,754

3,064,824

3,606,778

156,881

1,199,594

10,663,710

3,282,181

9,294,930

8,357,070

2,206,144

(73,778
)
20,384

1,253,073

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,400,369

1,218,435

18,482,747

44,008,819

46,315,578

55,507,561

3,932,916

6,547,704









 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


















 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(22,572,865
)
(1,457,653
)
32,667,224

90,180,559

49,418,057

44,349,667

152,394

9,957,513









(19,172,496
)
(239,218
)
51,149,971

134,189,378

95,733,635

99,857,228

4,085,310

16,505,217

$
(8,508,786
)
$
3,042,963

$
60,444,901

$
142,546,448

$
97,939,779

$
99,783,450

$
4,105,694

$
17,758,290

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

93

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013


Statements of Operations for the Period Ended December 31, 2013
 
Madison
Target
Retirement
2020 Fund
Madison
Target
Retirement
2030 Fund
Madison
Target
Retirement
2040 Fund
Madison
Target
Retirement
2050 Fund
Investment Income:
 
 
 
 
Interest
$
36

$
44

$
30

$
8

Dividends
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
1,729,296

2,021,267

1,384,611

282,827

Total investment income
1,729,332

2,021,311

1,384,641

282,835

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
Management fees
161,522

205,449

149,250

30,946

Service agreement fees
32,304

41,090

29,850

6,189

Other expenses
153


155

2

Total expenses
193,979

246,539

179,255

37,137

Net Investment Income
1,535,353

1,774,772

1,205,386

245,698

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments
 
 
 
 
Net realized gain on investments (including net realized gain on foreign currency related transactions)
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
1,589,635

2,522,257

1,794,582

167,871

Capital gain distributions received from underlying funds
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
218,267

192,459

100,408

20,375

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments (including net unrealized appreciation on foreign currency related transactions)
 
 
 
 
Unaffiliated issuers
3,247,598

7,898,230

7,472,509

2,058,896

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments
5,055,500

10,612,946

9,367,499

2,247,142

Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations
$  6,590,853

$ 12,387,718

$ 10,572,885

$  2,492,840

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

94


Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Conservative Allocation Fund
Moderate Allocation Fund
Year Ended December 31,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net Assets at beginning of period

$238,216,607


$227,634,129


$393,058,473


$382,606,027

Increase in net assets from operations:
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
5,246,433

6,404,623

6,998,346

9,024,664

Net realized gain on investment transactions
7,909,747

5,954,390

24,989,395

10,957,642

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments transactions
3,650,848

7,620,015

26,178,989

19,170,279

Net increase in net assets from operations
16,807,028

19,979,028

58,166,730

39,152,585

Distributions to shareholders from:
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
 
 
 
 
Class I
(4,298,542)

(7,226,155)

(6,612,939)

(10,646,775)

Class II
(857,521)

(1,526,152)

(539,130)

(985,020)

Net realized gains
 
 
 
 
Class I
(4,535,392)




Class II
(1,011,220)




Total distributions
(10,702,675)

(8,752,307)

(7,152,069)

(11,631,795)

Capital Stock transactions:
 
 
 
 
Class I Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
32,461,650

36,406,472

62,076,217

45,709,365

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
8,833,950

7,226,139

6,612,941

10,646,773

Shares redeemed
(60,422,702)

(41,688,374)

(102,805,402)

(69,665,565)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions
(19,127,102)

1,944,237

(34,116,244)

(13,309,427)

Class II Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
2,216,880

1,950,081

1,773,730

1,099,583

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
1,868,741

1,526,152

539,130

985,020

Shares redeemed
(7,783,645)

(6,064,713)

(6,350,542)

(5,843,520)

Net decrease in net assets from capital stock transactions
(3,698,024)

(2,588,480)

(4,037,682)

(3,758,917)

Total decrease from capital stock transactions
(22,825,126)

(644,243)

(38,153,926)

(17,068,344)

Total increase (decrease) in net assets
(16,720,773)

10,582,478

12,860,735

10,452,446

Net Assets at end of period

$221,495,834


$238,216,607


$405,919,208


$393,058,473

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets
$    118,861

$      –

$    163,666

$      –


95


Capital Share transactions:
 
 
 
 
Class I Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
3,012,062

3,483,197

5,699,276

4,586,565

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
825,610

691,344

576,115

1,053,646

Shares redeemed
(5,587,565)

(3,985,882)

(9,434,643)

(6,964,923)

Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
(1,749,893)

188,659

(3,159,252)

(1,324,712)

Class II Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
206,264

187,427

163,298

112,305

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
175,025

146,308

47,088

97,726

Shares redeemed
(720,986)

(582,367)

(586,492)

(592,373)

Net decrease from capital share transactions
(339,697)

(248,632)

(376,106)

(382,342)

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

96


Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Aggressive Allocation Fund
Money Market Fund
Year Ended December 31,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net Assets at beginning of period

$144,675,419


$134,360,528

$ 50,323,677

$ 62,660,366

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
1,629,913

2,537,833



Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
14,971,686

5,179,817

(399)


Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments transactions
13,502,680

7,348,417



Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
30,104,279

15,066,067

(399)


Distributions to shareholders from:
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
 
 
 
 
Class I
(1,688,840)

(3,193,957)



Class II
(16,918)

(39,884)



Net realized gains
 
 
 
 
Class I
(1,820,249)




Class II
(23,396)




Total distributions
(3,549,403)

(3,233,841)



Capital Stock transactions:
 
 
 
 
Class I Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
39,997,814

30,425,398

22,429,011

15,456,536

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
3,509,089

3,193,957



Shares redeemed
(62,966,271)

(35,113,393)

(34,154,734)

(28,490,349)

Net decrease in net assets from capital stock transactions
(19,459,368)

(1,494,038)

(11,725,723)

(13,033,813)

Class II Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
153,811

103,181

1,372,932

2,213,981

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
40,313

39,884



Shares redeemed
(540,146)

(166,362)

(1,319,136)

(1,516,857)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions
(346,022)

(23,297)

53,796

697,124

Total decrease from capital stock transactions
(19,805,390)

(1,517,335)

(11,671,927)

(12,336,689)

Total increase (decrease) in net assets
6,749,486

10,314,891

(11,672,326)

(12,336,689)

Net Assets at end of period

$151,424,905


$144,675,419

$ 38,651,351

$ 50,323,677


97


Undistributed net investment income included in net assets
$
38,320

$

$

$

Capital Share transactions:
 
 
 
 
Class I Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
3,695,513

3,188,342

22,429,011

15,456,536

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
301,083

327,438



Shares redeemed
(5,802,894
)
(3,674,003
)
(34,154,735
)
(28,490,349
)
Net decrease from capital share transactions
(1,806,298
)
(158,223
)
(11,725,724
)
(13,033,813
)
Class II Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
14,545

10,752

1,372,932

2,213,981

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
3,470

4,102



Shares redeemed
(51,023
)
(16,989
)
(1,319,136
)
(1,516,857
)
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
(33,008
)
(2,135
)
53,796

697,124

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

98


Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Core Bond Fund
High Income Fund
Diversified Income Fund
Large Cap Value Fund
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
2013
2012
389,790,924

425,099,202

67,099,601

92,675,282

393,930,489

403,211,434

500,469,127

491,674,493

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10,663,710

12,849,590

3,282,181

5,479,561

9,294,930

10,757,484

8,357,070

10,488,964

3,400,369

255,801

1,218,435

3,222,281

18,482,747

6,819,611

44,008,819

22,534,576

(22,572,865
)
(41,918
)
(1,457,653
)
860,384

32,667,224

14,057,412

90,180,559

24,248,240

(8,508,786
)
13,063,473

3,042,963

9,562,226

60,444,901

31,634,507

142,546,448

57,271,780

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(9,139,256
)
(11,250,243
)
(2,970,731
)
(5,116,320
)
(8,436,925
)
(9,820,039
)
(8,350,987
)
(10,356,142
)
(1,485,806
)
(1,526,409
)
(445,909
)
(542,703
)
(890,524
)
(889,234
)
(88,154
)
(112,931
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
















(10,625,062
)
(12,776,652
)
(3,416,640
)
(5,659,023
)
(9,327,449
)
(10,709,273
)
(8,439,141
)
(10,469,073
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
42,430,910

80,281,951

6,738,454

6,340,313

40,709,576

33,291,125

67,449,447

69,507,711

9,139,256

11,250,243

2,970,732

5,116,320

8,436,925

9,820,039

8,350,987

10,356,143

(105,194,348
)
(126,901,735
)
(26,176,976
)
(41,331,439
)
(75,771,244
)
(76,259,090
)
(126,175,216
)
(117,526,447
)
(53,624,182
)
(35,369,541
)
(16,467,790
)
(29,874,806
)
(26,624,743
)
(33,147,926
)
(50,374,782
)
(37,662,593
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,747,459

3,009,622

500,612

356,009

6,938,994

5,148,640

386,693

224,114

1,485,805

1,526,409

445,909

542,703

890,524

889,234

88,154

112,931

(3,986,182
)
(4,761,589
)
(676,884
)
(502,790
)
(3,844,427
)
(3,096,127
)
(1,070,751
)
(682,525
)
247,082

(225,558
)
269,637

395,922

3,985,091

2,941,747

(595,904
)
(345,480
)
(53,377,100
)
(35,595,099
)
(16,198,153
)
(29,478,884
)
(22,639,652
)
(30,206,179
)
(50,970,686
)
(38,008,073
)
(72,510,948
)
(35,308,278
)
(16,571,830
)
(25,575,681
)
28,477,800

(9,280,945
)
83,136,621

8,794,634

317,279,976

389,790,924

$ 50,527,771

$ 67,099,601

422,408,289

393,930,489

583,605,748

500,469,127

$
173,004

$
215,795

$
71,584

$
206,043

$
187,487

$
215,755

$
128,277

$
210,348

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,072,473

7,495,349

708,112

651,888

2,022,975

1,813,514

2,132,804

2,587,667

914,607

1,064,171

321,930

545,827

407,420

539,704

241,843

386,381

(10,125,461
)
(11,809,745
)
(2,742,911
)
(4,170,438
)
(3,808,727
)
(4,167,601
)
(4,019,796
)
(4,353,429
)

99


(5,138,381
)
(3,250,225
)
(1,712,869
)
(2,972,723
)
(1,378,332
)
(1,814,383
)
(1,645,149
)
(1,379,381
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
264,053

279,678

52,231

36,572

344,108

284,063

12,441

8,317

149,108

144,622

48,322

57,879

43,055

48,943

2,555

4,222

(384,042
)
(444,157
)
(70,876
)
(51,896
)
(193,496
)
(169,225
)
(33,991
)
(25,462
)
29,119

(19,857
)
29,677

42,555

193,667

163,781

(18,995
)
(12,923
)
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

100


Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Large Cap Growth Fund
Mid Cap Fund
Year Ended December 31,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net Assets at beginning of period
$
347,125,853

$
358,620,849

$
370,461,007

$
365,102,889

Increase (decrease) in net assets from operations:
 
 
 
 
Net investment income (loss)
2,206,144

2,733,613

(73,778
)
1,096,782

Net realized gain on investments transactions
46,315,578

5,568,234

55,507,561

12,645,399

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments transactions
49,418,057

31,642,311

44,349,667

42,480,016

Net increase in net assets from operations
97,939,779

39,944,158

99,783,450

56,222,197

Distributions to shareholders from:
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
 
 
 
 
Class I
(2,066,477
)
(2,515,455
)
(22,765
)
(1,067,719
)
Class II
(145,243
)
(189,383
)

(22,229
)
Net realized gains
 
 
 
 
Class I
(28,523,067
)

(5,736,762
)

Class II
(2,713,918
)

(238,428
)

Total distributions
(33,448,705
)
(2,704,838
)
(5,997,955
)
(1,089,948
)
Capital Stock transactions:
 
 
 
 
Class I Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
39,961,700

51,759,146

61,138,417

46,160,581

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
30,589,544

2,515,455

5,759,527

1,067,719

Shares redeemed
(87,579,290
)
(101,706,126
)
(131,946,552
)
(95,640,480
)
Net decrease in net assets from capital stock transactions
(17,028,046
)
(47,431,525
)
(65,048,608
)
(48,412,180
)
Class II Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
671,676

1,039,287

234,178

205,290

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
2,859,161

189,383

238,428

22,229

Shares redeemed
(4,178,160
)
(2,531,461
)
(2,205,842
)
(1,589,470
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock transactions
(647,323
)
(1,302,791
)
(1,733,236
)
(1,361,951
)
Total net decrease from capital stock transactions
(17,675,369
)
(48,734,316
)
(66,781,844
)
(49,774,131
)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
46,815,705

(11,494,996
)
27,003,651

5,358,118

Net Assets at end of period
$
393,941,558

$
347,125,853

$
397,464,658

$
370,461,007

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets
$
46,176

$
51,752

$

$
22,758

Capital Share transactions:
 
 
 
 
Class I Shares
 
 
 
 

101


Shares sold
1,449,675

2,172,455

3,070,158

2,819,510

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
1,068,979

106,135

266,189

63,373

Shares redeemed
(3,201,630
)
(4,235,335
)
(6,655,480
)
(5,878,665
)
Net decrease from capital share transactions
(682,976
)
(1,956,745
)
(3,319,133
)
(2,995,782
)
Class II Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
25,934

44,301

12,289

12,749

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
100,350

8,013

11,071

1,321

Shares redeemed
(150,958
)
(106,446
)
(112,274
)
(98,269
)
Net increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
(24,674
)
(54,132
)
(88,914
)
(84,199
)
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

102


Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Small Cap Fund
International Stock Fund
2013
2012
2013
2012
$
13,422,398

$
12,661,690

$
95,182,105

$
88,163,466

 
 
 
 
20,384

157,422

1,253,073

1,552,102

3,932,916

585,925

6,547,704

2,784,165

152,394

1,117,532

9,957,513

13,554,327

4,105,694

1,860,879

17,758,290

17,890,594

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(18,220
)
(139,045
)
(148,073
)
(1,223,367
)
(839
)
(15,378
)
(757
)
(263,629
)
 
 
 
 
(2,705,545
)



(787,820
)



(3,512,424
)
(154,423
)
(148,830
)
(1,486,996
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,521,960

567,964

10,556,562

6,139,330

2,723,766

139,045

148,073

1,223,367

(10,973,144
)
(1,550,153
)
(25,973,317
)
(16,609,228
)
(6,727,418
)
(843,144
)
(15,268,682
)
(9,246,531
)
 
 
 
 
146,352

28,404

216,807

867,658

788,658

15,378

758

263,629

(327,361
)
(146,386
)
(2,798,513
)
(1,269,715
)
607,649

(102,604
)
(2,580,948
)
(138,428
)
(6,119,769
)
(945,748
)
(17,849,630
)
(9,384,959
)
(5,526,499
)
760,708

(240,170
)
7,018,639

$
7,895,899

$
13,422,398

$
94,941,935

$
95,182,105



1,067,539

14,030

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
103,824

49,083

902,307

624,736

299,177

11,463

11,881

114,510

(698,899
)
(133,951
)
(2,214,685
)
(1,660,974
)
(295,898
)
(73,405
)
(1,300,497
)
(921,728
)
 
 
 
 
10,715

2,393

19,055

91,269

87,126

1,272

58

24,683

(22,588
)
(12,565
)
(240,076
)
(126,337
)
75,253

(8,900
)
(220,963
)
(10,385
)
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

103


Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
Madison Target
Retirement 2020 Fund
Madison Target
Retirement 2030 Fund
Year Ended December 31,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net Assets at beginning of period
$ 56,607,290

$ 39,580,036

$ 68,009,467

$ 45,404,453

Increase in net assets from operations:
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
1,535,353

1,434,560

1,774,772

1,619,329

Net realized gain on investments
1,807,902

165,174

2,714,716

202,955

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments
3,247,598

2,879,364

7,898,230

3,982,918

Net increase in net assets from operations
6,590,853

4,479,098

12,387,718

5,805,202

Distributions to shareholders from:
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
 
 
 
 
Class I
(1,662,495
)
(1,667,275
)
(1,824,367
)
(1,812,454
)
Net realized gains
 
 
 
 
Class I
(1,885,461
)
(178,482
)
(2,582,083
)
(440,797
)
Total distributions
(3,547,956
)
(1,845,757
)
(4,406,450
)
(2,253,251
)
Capital Stock transactions:
 
 
 
 
Class I Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
32,237,785

26,778,150

40,496,358

29,952,292

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
3,547,957

1,845,756

4,406,452

2,253,248

Shares redeemed
(24,963,908
)
(14,229,993
)
(27,706,048
)
(13,152,477
)
Net increase from capital stock transactions
10,821,834

14,393,913

17,196,762

19,053,063

Total net increase from capital stock transactions
10,821,834

14,393,913

17,196,762

19,053,063

Total increase in net assets
13,864,731

17,027,254

25,178,030

22,605,014

Net Assets at end of period
$ 70,472,021

$ 56,607,290

$ 93,187,497

$ 68,009,467

Undistributed net investment income included in net assets
$

$

$
840

$

Capital Share transactions:
 
 
 
 
Class I Shares
 
 
 
 
Shares sold
3,671,120

3,249,949

4,643,938

3,774,920

Issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions
405,309

222,629

494,188

281,135

Shares redeemed
(2,838,209
)
(1,725,495
)
(3,156,563
)
(1,656,361
)
Net increase from capital share transactions
1,238,220

1,747,083

1,981,563

2,399,694

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


104


Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Madison Target
Retirement 2040 Fund
Madison Target
Retirement 2050 Fund
2013
2012
2013
2012
$
49,268,630

$
35,182,268

$
7,160,082

$
2,236,241

 
 
 
 
1,205,386

1,111,481

245,698

128,525

1,894,990

140,879

188,246

1,533

7,472,509

3,160,888

2,058,896

333,215

10,572,885

4,413,248

2,492,840

463,273

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,211,502
)
(1,199,277
)
(249,891
)
(134,118
)
 
 
 
 
(1,929,708
)
(401,247
)
(211,851
)
(27,128
)
(3,141,210
)
(1,600,524
)
(461,742
)
(161,246
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31,957,596

21,643,373

12,784,911

5,538,045

3,141,212

1,600,523

461,742

161,246

(22,881,902
)
(11,970,258
)
(4,315,260
)
(1,077,477
)
12,216,906

11,273,638

8,931,393

4,621,814

12,216,906

11,273,638

8,931,393

4,621,814

19,648,581

14,086,362

10,962,491

4,923,841

$
68,917,211

$
49,268,630

$
18,122,573

$
7,160,082

$
27,574

$

$
5,681

$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,820,959

2,875,883

1,071,415

528,566

362,172

210,569

36,179

15,091

(2,722,907
)
(1,594,072
)
(359,726
)
(102,883
)
1,460,224

1,492,380

747,868

440,774

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

105

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CONSERVATIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$
10.45

$
9.96

$
10.01

$
9.61

$
8.48

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.25

0.29

0.28

0.29

0.29

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
0.55

0.60

0.03

0.52

1.12

Total from investment operations
0.80

0.89

0.31

0.81

1.41

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.27
)
(0.40
)
(0.35
)
(0.41
)
(0.28
)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.28
)




Distributions from return of capital


(0.01
)


Total distributions
(0.55
)
(0.40
)
(0.36
)
(0.41
)
(0.28
)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.25

0.49

(0.05
)
0.40

1.13

Net Asset Value at end of period
$
10.70

$
10.45

$
9.96

$
10.01

$
9.61

Total Return (%)3
7.61

8.98

3.14

8.37

16.76

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$
181,427

$
195,526

$
184,431

$
195,657

$
176,322

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.31

0.31

0.31

0.31

0.31

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.27

2.79

2.76

2.90

3.23

Portfolio turnover (%)6
70

44

36

36

47



106

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013

2012

2011

2010

Inception to
12/31/09
1

Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$
10.43

$
9.95

$
10.00

$
9.61

$
8.51

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.22

0.26

0.27

0.35

0.28

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
0.55

0.61

0.02

0.43

0.99

Total from investment operations
0.77

0.87

0.29

0.78

1.27

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.24
)
(0.39
)
(0.33
)
(0.39
)
(0.17
)
Distributions from capital gains
(0.28
)




Distributions from return of capital


(0.01
)


Total distributions
(0.52
)
(0.39
)
(0.34
)
(0.39
)
(0.17
)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.25

0.48

(0.05
)
0.39

1.10

Net Asset Value at end of period
$
10.68

$
10.43

$
9.95

$
10.00

$
9.61

Total Return (%)3
7.34

8.71

2.89

8.10

14.91 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
$
40,069

$
42,691

$
43,203

$
35,425

$
12,829

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.56

0.56

0.56

0.55

0.56 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.04

2.49

2.67

3.47

4.38 5

Portfolio turnover (%)6
70

44

36

36

47 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

107

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

MODERATE ALLOCATION FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$
10.11

$
9.42

$
9.49

$
8.87

$
7.51

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.19

0.23

0.20

0.20

0.18

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.39

0.77

(0.01
)
0.71

1.37

Total from investment operations
1.58

1.00

0.19

0.91

1.55

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.21
)
(0.31
)
(0.26
)
(0.29
)
(0.19
)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.37

0.69

(0.07
)
0.62

1.36

Net Asset Value at end of period
11.48

10.11

$ 9.42

$ 9.49

$ 8.87

Total Return (%)3
15.66

10.54

2.03

10.22

20.61

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)
370,954

358,486

346,733

352,545

332,428

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.31

0.31

0.31

0.31

0.31

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.75

2.32

2.07

2.24

2.29

Portfolio turnover (%)6
66

49

25

34

52



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Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
2010
Inception to
12/31/09
1
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$10.08

$ 9.41

$ 9.48

$ 8.87

$ 7.56

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.16

0.20

0.18

0.25

0.19

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.39

0.77

(0.01)

0.63

1.24

Total from investment operations
1.55

0.97

0.17

0.88

1.43

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.18)

(0.30)

(0.24)

(0.27)

(0.12)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.37

0.67

(0.07)

0.61

1.31

Net Asset Value at end of period

$11.45


$10.08

$ 9.41

$ 9.48

$ 8.87

Total Return (%)3
15.37

10.26

1.78

9.94

18.82 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$34,965


$34,573


$35,873


$31,715


$12,162

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.49

2.01

1.86

2.76

3.33 5

Portfolio turnover (%)6
66

49

25

34

52 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


109

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

AGGRESSIVE ALLOCATION FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 9.75

$ 8.96

$ 9.08

$ 8.30

$ 6.57

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.12

0.17

0.12

0.11

0.10

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.07

0.84

(0.08)

0.81

1.74

Total from investment operations
2.19

1.01

0.04

0.92

1.84

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.13)

(0.22)

(0.16)

(0.14)

(0.11)

Distributions from capital gains
(0.15)





Total distributions
(0.28)

(0.22)

(0.16)

(0.14)

(0.11)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.91

0.79

(0.12)

0.78

1.73

Net Asset Value at end of period

$11.66

$ 9.75

$ 8.96

$ 9.08

$ 8.30

Total Return (%)3
22.35

11.34

0.48

11.15

27.91

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$149,514


$142,755


$132,575


$126,270


$114,492

Ratios of expenses to average net assets: (%)
0.31

0.31

0.31

0.31

0.31

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.07

1.80

1.26

1.27

1.44

Portfolio turnover (%)6
70

69

32

33

58

CLASS II
2013

2012

2011

2010

Inception to
12/31/091

Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 9.72

$ 8.95

$ 9.07

$ 8.30

$ 6.69

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.09

0.15

0.10

0.17

0.15

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.06

0.83

(0.08)

0.73

1.54

Total from investment operations
2.15

0.98

0.02

0.90

1.69

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.10)

(0.21)

(0.14)

(0.13)

(0.08)

Distributions from capital gains
(0.15)





Total distributions
(0.25)

(0.21)

(0.14)

(0.13)

(0.08)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.90

0.77

(0.12)

0.77

1.61

Net Asset Value at end of period

$11.62

$ 9.72

$ 8.95

$ 9.07

$ 8.30

Total Return (%)3
22.05

11.06

0.23

10.87

25.09 4


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Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$1,911


$1,921


$1,786


$1,424


$514

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56

0.56 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.81

1.55

1.05

1.99

2.86 5

Portfolio turnover (%)6
70

69

32

33

58 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


111

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

MONEY MARKET FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$1.00


$1.00


$1.00


$1.00


$1.00

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2




0.00 4

Total from investment operations





Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income




(0.00)4

Net increase in net asset value





Net Asset Value at end of period

$1.00


$1.00


$1.00


$1.00


$1.00

Total Return (%)3
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$36,922


$48,648


$61,682


$69,634


$92,463

Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.46

0.46

0.47

0.47

0.47

After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.12 7

0.11 7

0.08 7

0.14 7

0.28 7

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00



112

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/09
1
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$1.00


$1.00


$1.00


$1.00


$1.00

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2





Total from investment operations





Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income





Net increase in net asset value





Net Asset Value at end of period

$1.00


$1.00


$1.00


$1.00


$1.00

Total Return (%)3
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00 5

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$1,730


$1,676


$979


$577


$185

Ratios of expenses to average net assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Before waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.71

0.71

0.72

0.73

0.73 6

After waiver of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.12 7

0.12 7

0.07 7

0.16 7

0.20 6,7

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00 6


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Amounts represent less than $0.005 per share.
5 
Not annualized.
6 
Annualized.
7 
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser (see Note 3).
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.



113

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CORE BOND FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$10.55


$10.57


$10.29


$10.14

$ 9.94

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.31

0.34

0.38

0.40

0.43

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(0.54)

0.00

0.31

0.20

0.21

Total from investment operations
(0.23)

0.34

0.69

0.60

0.64

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.35)

(0.36)

(0.41)

(0.45)

(0.44)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
(0.58)

(0.02)

0.28

0.15

0.20

Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 9.97


$10.55


$10.57


$10.29


$10.14

Total Return (%)3
(2.24)

3.21

6.73

5.92

6.50

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$270,289


$340,335


$375,325


$429,499


$541,789

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.56

0.56

0.57

0.56

0.57

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
3.02

3.13

3.62

3.76

4.28

Portfolio turnover (%)6
14

11

6

2

25



114

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/09
1
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$10.54


$10.56


$10.28


$10.14

$ 9.85

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.29

0.31

0.36

0.37

0.27

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(0.56)

0.01

0.31

0.20

0.28

Total from investment operations
(0.27)

0.32

0.67

0.57

0.55

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.32)

(0.34)

(0.39)

(0.43)

(0.26)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
(0.59)

(0.02)

0.28

0.14

0.29

Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 9.95


$10.54


$10.56


$10.28


$10.14

Total Return (%)3
(2.49)

2.96

6.47

5.66

5.55 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$46,991


$49,456


$49,774


$35,750


$9,719

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.81

0.81

0.82

0.81

0.82 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.77

2.88

3.36

3.49

3.86 5

Portfolio turnover (%)6
14

11

6

2

25 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


115

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

HIGH INCOME FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 9.37

$ 9.18

$ 9.42

$ 9.11

$ 7.34

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.52

0.61

0.65

0.72

0.68

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(0.01)

0.42

(0.18)

0.35

1.80

Total from investment operations
0.51

1.03

0.47

1.07

2.48

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.66)

(0.84)

(0.71)

(0.76)

(0.71)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
(0.15)

0.19

(0.24)

0.31

1.77

Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 9.22

$ 9.37

$ 9.18

$ 9.42

$ 9.11

Total Return (%)3
5.49

11.23

5.01

11.73

34.29

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$43,622


$60,362


$86,462


$95,552


$107,722

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.76

0.77

0.77

0.77

0.77

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
5.42

6.31

6.76

7.54

7.94

Portfolio turnover (%)6
32

55

54

53

73



116

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/09
1
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$9.37

$ 9.19
$ 9.42

$ 9.11

$ 8.14

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.50

0.58
0.63

0.70

0.47

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

0.42
(0.18)

0.34

0.96

Total from investment operations
0.50

1.00
0.45

1.04

1.43

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.64)

(0.82)
(0.68)

(0.73)

(0.46)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
(0.14)

0.18
(0.23)

0.31

0.97

Net Asset Value at end of period

$9.23

$ 9.37
$ 9.19

$ 9.42

$ 9.11

Total Return (%)3
5.23

10.95
4.75

11.45

17.49 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$6,906

$ 6,737

$6,213


$4,286


$1,148

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.01

1.02
1.02

1.01

1.01 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
5.17

6.02
6.52

7.20

7.65 5

Portfolio turnover (%)6
32

55
54

53

73 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


117

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

DIVERSIFIED INCOME FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$18.29


$17.39


$16.62


$15.37


$14.46

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.46

0.49

0.51

0.56

0.60

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
2.48

0.92

0.79

1.29

0.92

Total from investment operations
2.94

1.41

1.30

1.85

1.52

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.47)

(0.51)

(0.53)

(0.60)

(0.61)

Net increase in net asset value
2.47

0.90

0.77

1.25

0.91

Net Asset Value at end of period

$20.76


$18.29


$17.39


$16.62


$15.37

Total Return (%)3
16.07

8.16

7.84

12.04

10.74

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$378,807


$359,022


$372,852


$384,709


$418,381

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.71

0.71

0.72

0.72

0.72

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.31

2.69

2.94

3.50

4.12

Portfolio turnover (%)6
17

17

19

23

26



118

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/09
1
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$18.26


$17.37


$16.61


$15.37


$13.74

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.41

0.44

0.46

0.52

0.35

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
2.47

0.93

0.79

1.29

1.64

Total from investment operations
2.88

1.37

1.25

1.81

1.99

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.43)

(0.48)

(0.49)

(0.57)

(0.36)

Net increase in net asset value
2.45

0.89

0.76

1.24

1.63

Net Asset Value at end of period

$20.71


$18.26


$17.37


$16.61


$15.37

Total Return (%)3
15.78

7.89

7.57

11.77

14.43 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$43,601


$34,908


$30,360


$22,309


$6,261

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.96

0.96

0.97

0.97

0.97 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.05

2.43

2.69

3.20

3.44 5

Portfolio turnover (%)6
17

17

19

23

26 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
82


119

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

LARGE CAP VALUE FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$27.12


$24.78


$23.56


$22.17


$19.42

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.48

0.55

0.50

0.38

0.43

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
7.67

2.37

1.24

1.46

2.76

Total from investment operations
8.15

2.92

1.74

1.84

3.19

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.51)

(0.58)

(0.52)

(0.45)

(0.44)

Net increase in net asset value
7.64

2.34

1.22

1.39

2.75

Net Asset Value at end of period

$34.76


$27.12


$24.78

$
23.56


$22.17

Total Return (%)3
30.07

11.82

7.38

8.29

16.79

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$576,731


$494,587


$485,978


$524,894


$630,764

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.61

0.61

0.62

0.62

0.62

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.53

2.05

2.03

1.72

2.23

Portfolio turnover (%)6
32

27

29

63

81



120

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/09
1
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$27.05


$24.73


$23.54


$22.17


$17.74

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.40
0.48
0.43
0.34
0.18
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
7.64
2.37
1.25
1.44
4.45
Total from investment operations
8.04
2.85
1.68
1.78
4.63
Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.45)
(0.53)
(0.49)
(0.41)
(0.20)
Net increase in net asset value
7.59
2.32
1.19
1.37
4.43
Net Asset Value at end of period

$34.64


$27.05


$24.73


$23.54


$22.17

Total Return (%)3
29.74
11.55
7.11
8.02
26.09 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$6,875


$5,882


$5,697


$5,354


$2,552

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.86

0.86

0.87

0.87

0.87 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.28

1.80

1.78

1.51

1.28 5

Portfolio turnover (%)6
32
27
29
63
81 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


121

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$24.09


$21.84


$22.16


$19.87


$14.50

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.17
0.18
0.05
0.10
0.12
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
7.17
2.26
(0.31)
2.31
5.37
Total from investment operations
7.34
2.44
(0.26)
2.41
5.49
Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.18)
(0.19)
(0.06)
(0.12)
(0.12)
Distributions from capital gains
(2.49)
Total distributions
(2.67)
(0.19)
(0.06)
(0.12)
(0.12)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
4.67
2.25
(0.32)
2.29
5.37
Net Asset Value at end of period

$28.76


$24.09


$21.84


$22.16


$19.87

Total Return (%)3
30.51
11.20
(1.19)
12.13
37.98
Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$359,959


$318,024


$331,032


$374,644


$433,483

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.81
0.82
0.82
0.82
0.82
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.62
0.76
0.24
0.51
0.72
Portfolio turnover (%)8
50
64
85
78
89


122

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/09
1
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$24.02


$21.80


$22.14


$19.87


$15.78

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.10

0.12

(0.00)7

0.06

0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
7.13

2.26

(0.32)

2.30

4.09

Total from investment operations
7.23

2.38

(0.32)

2.36

4.14

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.13)

(0.16)

(0.02)

(0.09)

(0.05)

Distributions from capital gains
(2.49)





Total distributions
(2.62)

(0.16)

(0.02)

(0.09)

(0.05)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
4.61

2.22

(0.34)

2.27

4.09

Net Asset Value at end of period

$28.63


$24.02


$21.80


$22.14


$19.87

Total Return (%)3
30.18

10.93

(1.43)

11.85

26.21 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$33,983


$29,101


$27,589


$20,802


$6,003

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.06

1.07

1.07

1.07

1.07 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.37

0.51

0.01

0.29

0.36 5

Portfolio turnover (%)8
50

64

85

78

89 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Amount represents less than 0.01%.
7 
Amount represents less than $(0.005) per share.
8 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


123

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

MID CAP FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
20,103
20,093
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$17.09


$14.75


$14.14


$11.82

$ 8.01

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.00 5

0.05

0.02

0.04

0.00 5

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
5.00

2.34

0.62

2.33

3.81

Total from investment operations
5.00

2.39

0.64

2.37

3.81

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.00)5

(0.05)

(0.03)

(0.05)

(0.00)5

Distributions from capital gains
(0.33)





Total distributions
(0.33)

(0.05)

(0.03)

(0.05)


Net increase in net asset value
4.67

2.34

0.61

2.32

3.81

Net Asset Value at end of period

$21.76


$17.09


$14.75


$14.14


$11.82

Total Return (%)4
29.28

16.24

4.47

20.12

47.28

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$381,703


$356,534


$351,833


$385,219


$229,395

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
0.91

0.91

0.91

0.90

0.87

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
(0.01)

0.30

0.16

0.42

(0.05)

Portfolio turnover (%)8
28

25

52

46

186



124

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
20,103
Inception
to
12/31/09
1,3
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$17.05


$14.72


$14.13


$11.82

$ 9.36

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income (loss)2
(0.05)

0.01

(0.01)

0.04

(0.00)5

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
4.98

2.35

0.60

2.30

2.45

Total from investment operations
4.93

2.36

0.59

2.34

2.45

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income

(0.03)


(0.03)


Distributions from capital gains
(0.33)





Total distributions
(0.33)

(0.03)


(0.03)


Net increase in net asset value
4.60

2.33

0.59

2.31

2.45

Net Asset Value at end of period

$21.65


$17.05


$14.72


$14.13


$11.82

Total Return (%)4
28.95

15.95

4.22

19.82

26.13 6

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$15,762


$13,927


$13,270


$11,951


$1,745

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.16

1.16

1.17

1.16

1.12 7

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
(0.26)

0.05

(0.07)

0.38

(0.14)7

Portfolio turnover (%)8
28

25

52

46

186 6


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
The financial highlights prior to May 1, 2010 are those of the Mid Cap Growth Fund, the accounting survivor of the reorganization of the Mid Cap Value and Mid Cap Growth Funds. The net asset values and other per share information of the Mid Cap Growth Fund have been restated by the conversion ration of 2.6623 for Class I shares and 2.6678 for Class II shares to reflect those of the legal survivor of the reorganization the Mid Cap Value Fund, which was renamed the Mid Cap Fund after the reorganization.
4 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
5 
Amounts represents less than $0.005 per share.
6 
Not annualized.
7 
Annualized.
8 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


125

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding


SMALL CAP FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$12.32


$10.81


$10.75

$ 8.54

$ 6.53

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.02

0.14

0.04

0.08

0.05

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
4.03

1.52

0.06

2.20

2.00

Total from investment operations
4.05

1.66

0.10

2.28

2.05

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.05)

(0.15)

(0.04)

(0.07)

(0.04)

Distributions from capital gains
(7.22)





Total distributions
(7.27)

(0.15)

(0.04)

(0.07)

(0.04)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
(3.22)

1.51

0.06

2.21

2.01

Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 9.10


$12.32


$10.81


$10.75

$ 8.54

Total Return (%)3
32.77

15.39

0.91

26.80

31.56

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$6,121


$11,936


$11,261


$11,710


$7,989

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.11

1.11

1.11

1.11

1.11

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
0.17

1.24

0.41

0.85

0.77

Portfolio turnover (%)6
19

15

22

33

21

 
 
 
 
 
 
CLASS II
2013

2012

2011

2010

Inception to
12/31/091

Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$12.29


$10.79


$10.74

$ 8.54

$ 6.50

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2

0.11

0.02

0.06

0.02

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
3.99

1.52

0.06

2.20

2.03

Total from investment operations
3.99

1.63

0.08

2.26

2.05

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.01)

(0.13)

(0.03)

(0.06)

(0.01)

Distributions from capital gains
(7.22)





Total distributions
(7.23)

(0.13)

(0.03)

(0.06)

(0.01)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
(3.24)

1.50

0.05

2.20

2.04

Net Asset Value at end of period

$9.05


$12.29


$10.79


$10.74

$ 8.54

Total Return (%)3
32.44

15.10

0.66

26.48

31.57 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 

126

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$1,775


$1,486


$1,401


$1,387


$616

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.37

1.36

1.36

1.36

1.36 5

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
(0.02)

0.99

0.16

0.67

0.44 5

Portfolio turnover (%)6
19

15

22

33

21 4


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


127

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

INTERNATIONAL STOCK FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$10.78

$ 9.03

$ 9.99

$ 9.53

$ 7.59

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.16

0.17

0.19

0.14

0.17

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.07

1.75

(0.96)

0.53

1.95

Total from investment operations
2.23

1.92

(0.77)

0.67

2.12

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.02)

(0.17)

(0.19)

(0.21)

(0.18)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
2.21

1.75

(0.96)

0.46

1.94

Net Asset Value at end of period

$12.99


$10.78

$ 9.03

$ 9.99

$ 9.53

Total Return (%)4
20.76

21.31

(7.70)

7.09

27.90

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$75,808


$76,919


$72,756


$92,063


$77,997

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.21

1.21

1.22

1.22

1.22

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.37

1.74

1.90

1.48

2.08

Portfolio turnover (%)7
39

42

38

79

87



128

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

CLASS II
2013
2012
2011
2010
Inception
to
12/31/09
1
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$10.76


$9.02

$ 9.99

$ 9.53

$ 7.32

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.13

0.14

0.16

0.09

0.04

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.07

1.76

(0.96)

0.56

2.33

Total from investment operations
2.20

1.90

(0.80)

0.65

2.37

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.00)3

(0.16)

(0.17)

(0.19)

(0.16)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
2.20

1.74

(0.97)

0.46

2.21

Net Asset Value at end of period

$12.96


$10.76

$ 9.02

$ 9.99

$ 9.53

Total Return (%)4
20.45

21.01

(7.91)

6.83

32.30 5

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$19,134


$18,263


$15,407


$13,241


$3,962

Ratios of expenses to average net assets (%)
1.46

1.46

1.47

1.47

1.48 6

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.10

1.45

1.58

1.00

0.57 6

Portfolio turnover (%)7
39

42

38

79

87 5


1 
Commenced investment operations May 1, 2009.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
Amounts represents less than $0.005 per share.
4 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
5 
Not annualized.
6 
Annualized.
7 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.



129

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2020 FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011

2010

2009

CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 8.31

$ 7.82

$ 8.06

$ 7.64

$ 6.04

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income1
0.21

0.24

0.22

0.20

0.15

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
0.70

0.53

(0.04)

0.49

1.59

Total from investment operations
0.91

0.77

0.18

0.69

1.74

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.22)

(0.25)

(0.23)

(0.27)

(0.14)

Distributions from capital gains
(0.24)

(0.03)

(0.19)



Total distributions
(0.46)

(0.28)

(0.42)

(0.27)

(0.14)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.45

0.49

(0.24)

0.42

1.60

Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 8.76

$ 8.31

$ 7.82

$ 8.06

$ 7.64

Total Return (%)2
10.94

9.98

2.11

9.01

28.93

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$70,472


$56,607


$39,580


$27,648


$19,300

Ratios of expenses to average net assets
 
 
 
 
 
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.30

0.30

0.26

0.40

0.41

After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.30

0.30

0.24 3

0.20 3

0.34 3

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.37

2.96

2.70

2.61

2.24

Portfolio turnover (%)4
167

90

114

51

78


1 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
3 
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser through a contractual management fee reduction from 0.40% to 0.20% effective October 1, 2009 to February 16, 2011. Effective February 17, 2011 to August 31, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. Effective September 1, 2011, shareholders approved a new fee arrangement which includes an advisory fee of 0.25% and services agreement fee of 0.05%.
4 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


130

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding


MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2030 FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 8.04

$ 7.49

$ 7.90

$ 7.41

$ 5.75

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income1
0.19

0.23

0.19

0.18

0.12

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.13

0.60

(0.09)

0.52

1.65

Total from investment operations
1.32

0.83

0.10

0.70

1.77

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.18)

(0.22)

(0.20)

(0.21)

(0.11)

Distributions from capital gains
(0.26)

(0.06)

(0.31)



Total distributions
(0.44)

(0.28)

(0.51)

(0.21)

(0.11)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
0.88

0.55

(0.41)

0.49

1.66

Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 8.92

$ 8.04

$ 7.49

$ 7.90

$ 7.41

Total Return (%)2
16.56

11.05

1.16

9.56

30.94

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$93,187


$68,009


$45,404


$31,279


$19,330

Ratios of expenses to average net assets
 
 
 
 
 
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.30

0.30

0.26

0.40

0.41

After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.30

0.30

0.24 3

0.20 3

0.34 3

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.16

2.84

2.43

2.42

1.87

Portfolio turnover (%)4
136

86

108

43

78


1 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
3 
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser through a contractual management fee reduction from 0.40% to 0.20% effective October 1, 2009 to February 16, 2011. Effective February 17, 2011 to August 31, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. Effective September 1, 2011, shareholders approved a new fee arrangement which includes an advisory fee of 0.25% and services agreement fee of 0.05%.
4 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

131

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2040 FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
CLASS I
 
 
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period
$ 7.61

$ 7.06

$ 7.60

$ 7.07

$ 5.43

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income1
0.17

0.20

0.16

0.15

0.08

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
1.32

0.61

(0.12)

0.55

1.63

Total from investment operations
1.49

0.81

0.04

0.70

1.71

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.16)

(0.19)

(0.17)

(0.17)

(0.07)

Distributions from capital gains
(0.26)

(0.07)

(0.41)



Total distributions
(0.42)

(0.26)

(0.58)

(0.17)

(0.07)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
1.07

0.55

(0.54)

0.53

1.64

Net Asset Value at end of period
$ 8.68

$ 7.61

$ 7.06

$ 7.60

$ 7.07

Total Return (%)2
19.63

11.42

0.47

9.97

31.64

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$68,917


$49,269


$35,182


$26,147


$16,656

Ratios of expenses to average net assets
 
 
 
 
 
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.30

0.30

0.26

0.40

0.41

After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.30

0.30

0.24 3

0.20

0.34 3

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
2.01

2.65

2.11

2.14

1.22

Portfolio turnover (%)4
151

101

115

40

86


1 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
2 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
3 
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser through a contractual management fee reduction from 0.40% to 0.20% effective October 1, 2009 to February 16, 2011. Effective February 17, 2011 to August 31, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. Effective September 1, 2011, shareholders approved a new fee arrangement which includes an advisory fee of 0.25% and services agreement fee of 0.05%.
4 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.


132

Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Financial Highlights for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding

MADISON TARGET RETIREMENT 2050 FUND
 
Year Ended December 31,
Inception to
12/31/11
1
 
2013
2012
CLASS I
 
 
 
Net Asset Value at beginning of period

$10.69

$ 9.75


$10.00

Income from Investment Operations:
 
 
 
Net investment income2
0.24

0.30

0.26

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
2.19

0.89

(0.36)

Total from investment operations
2.43

1.19

(0.10)

Less Distributions:
 
 
 
Distributions from net investment income
(0.18)

(0.21)

(0.14)

Distributions from capital gains
(0.16)

(0.04)


Distributions from return of capital


(0.01)

Total distributions
(0.34)

(0.25)

(0.15)

Net increase (decrease) in net asset value
2.09

0.94

(0.25)

Net Asset Value at end of period

$12.78


$10.69

$ 9.75

Total Return (%)3
22.78

12.12

(1.03) 4

Ratios/Supplemental Data:
 
 
 
Net Assets at end of period (in 000’s)

$18,123


$7,160


$2,236

Ratios of expenses to average net assets
 
 
 
Before reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.30

0.30

0.26 5

After reimbursement of expenses by Adviser (%)
0.30

0.30

0.26 5,6

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)
1.98

2.90

2.61 5

Portfolio turnover (%)7
215

86

75 4


1 
Commenced investment operations on January 3, 2011.
2 
Based on average shares outstanding during the year.
3 
These returns are after all charges at the mutual fund level have been subtracted. These returns are higher than the returns at the separate account level because charges made at the separate account level have not been subtracted. Total returns are not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 
Not annualized.
5 
Annualized.
6 
Amount includes fees waived by the adviser through a contractual management fee reduction from 0.40% to 0.20% effective October 1, 2009 to February 16, 2011. Effective February 17, 2011 to August 31, 2011, the fee was permanently reduced to 0.20%. Effective September 1, 2011, shareholders approved a new fee arrangement which includes an advisory fee of 0.25% and services agreement fee of 0.05%.
7 
Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level and represents the entire fiscal year or period.
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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1. ORGANIZATION
The Ultra Series Fund (the “Trust’’), a Massachusetts business trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act’’), as amended, as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Trust is a series fund with, at the end of the period covered by this report, 16 investment portfolios (individually, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds’’), each with different investment objectives and policies. The Funds currently available at the end of the period were the Money Market Fund, Core Bond Fund (formerly Bond Fund), High Income Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Mid Cap Fund, Small Cap Fund and International Stock Fund (collectively, the “Core Funds’’), the Conservative Allocation Fund, Moderate Allocation Fund and Aggressive Allocation Fund (collectively, the “Target Allocation Funds’’), and the Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund, Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund, Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund, and Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund, (collectively, the “Target Date Funds”).
The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of the Trust without par value. All Funds, except for the Target Date Funds, offer Class I and II shares. The Target Date Funds only offer a single class of shares, Class I shares. Each class of shares represents an interest in the assets of the respective Fund and has identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, except that each class of shares bears its own distribution fees, if any, and its proportional share of Fund level expenses, and has exclusive voting rights on matters pertaining to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act as it relates to that class and other class specific matters. Shares are offered to separate accounts (the “Accounts’’) of CMFG Life Insurance Company and to qualified pension and retirement plans of CMFG Life Insurance Company or its affiliates (“CUNA Mutual Group’’). The Trust may, in the future, offer other share classes to separate accounts of insurance companies and to qualified pension and retirement plans that are not affiliated with CUNA Mutual Group. The Trust does not offer shares directly to the general public.
The Trust has entered into a Management Agreement with Madison Asset Management, LLC. (the “Investment Adviser” or “Madison”). The Investment Adviser, in turn, has entered into subadvisory agreements with certain subadvisers (“Subadvisers”) for the management of the investments of the High Income, Small Cap and International Stock Funds.

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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.
Portfolio Valuation: Securities and other investments are valued as follows: Equity securities, including American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”) and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) listed on any U.S. or foreign stock exchange or quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ’’) are valued at the last quoted sale price or official closing price on that exchange or NASDAQ on the valuation day (provided that, for securities traded on NASDAQ, the Funds utilize the NASDAQ Official Closing Price). If no sale occurs, equities traded on a U.S. exchange, foreign exchange or on NASDAQ are valued at the bid price. Debt securities purchased with a remaining maturity of 61 days or more are valued on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers or pricing services approved by the Trust. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments, various relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures based on valuation technology commonly employed in the market for such for such investments. Municipal debt securities are traded via a network among dealers and brokers that connect buyers and sellers. Liquidity in the tax-exempt market has been reduced as a result of overall economic conditions and credit tightening. There may be little trading in the secondary market for the particular bonds and other debt securities, making them more difficult to value or sell. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by independent pricing services using models that consider estimated cash flows of each tranche of the security, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche.
Investments in shares of open-end mutual funds, including money market funds, are valued at their daily net asset value (“NAV”) which is calculated as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) on each day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. NAV per share is determined by dividing each Fund’s total net assets by the number of shares of such Fund outstanding at the time of calculation. Because the assets of each Target Allocation and each Target Date Fund consist primarily of

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shares of underlying funds, the NAV of each Fund is determined based on the NAV’s of the underlying funds. Total net assets are determined by adding the total current value of portfolio securities, cash, receivables, and other assets and subtracting liabilities. Short-term instruments having maturities of 60 days or less and all securities in the Money Market Fund are valued on an amortized cost basis, which approximates market value.
Over-the-counter securities not listed or traded on NASDAQ are valued at the last sale price on the valuation day. If no sale occurs on the valuation day, an over-the-counter security is valued at the last bid price. Exchange traded options are valued at the mean of the best bid and ask prices across all option exchanges. Financial futures contracts generally are valued at the settlement price established by the exchange(s) on which the contracts are primarily traded. The Trust’s Pricing Committee (the “Committee”) shall estimate the fair value of futures positions affected by the daily limit by using its valuation procedures for determining fair value, when necessary. Spot and forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued based on quotations supplied by dealers in such contracts. Overnight repurchase agreements are valued at cost, and term repurchase agreements (i.e., those whose maturity exceeds seven days), swaps, caps, collars and floors, if any, are valued at the average of the closing bids obtained daily from at least one dealer.
Through the end of this reporting period, the value of all assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies was converted into U.S. dollar values using the then-current exchange rate at the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).
All other securities for which either quotations are not readily available, no other sales have occurred, or in the Investment Adviser’s opinion, do not reflect the current market value, are appraised at their fair values as determined in good faith by the Trust’s Pricing Committee (the “Committee’’) and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. When fair value pricing of securities is employed, the prices of securities used by the Funds to calculate NAV may differ from market quotations or official closing prices. Because the Target Allocation and Target Date Funds primarily invest in underlying funds, government securities and short-term paper, it is not anticipated that the Investment Adviser will need to “fair value” any of the investments of these Funds. However, an underlying fund may need to “fair value” one or more of its investments, which may, in turn, require a Target Allocation or

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Target Date Fund to do the same because of delays in obtaining the underlying fund’s NAV.
A Fund’s investments (or underlying fund) will be valued at fair value if, in the judgment of the Committee, an event impacting the value of an investment occurred between the closing time of a security’s primary market or exchange (for example, a foreign exchange or market) and the time the Fund’s share price is calculated as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (usually 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). Significant events may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) significant fluctuations in domestic markets, foreign markets or foreign currencies; (2) occurrences not directly tied to the securities markets such as natural disasters, armed conflicts or significant government actions; and (3) major announcements affecting a single issuer or an entire market or market sector. In responding to a significant event, the Committee would determine the fair value of affected securities considering factors including, but not limited to: fundamental analytical data relating to the investment; the nature and duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investment; and the forces influencing the market(s) in which the investment is purchased or sold. The Committee may engage an independent fair valuation service to adjust the valuations of foreign equity securities based on specific market-movement parameters established by the Committee and approved by the Trust.
Security Transactions and Investment Income: Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Net realized gains or losses on sales are determined by the identified cost method. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded after the ex-dividend date based on when the Fund is informed of the dividend. Amortization and accretion are recorded on the effective yield method.
Expenses: Expenses that are directly related to one Fund are charged directly to that Fund. Other operating expenses are prorated to the Funds on the basis of relative net assets. Class-specific expenses are borne by that class.
Classes: Income and realized and unrealized gains/losses are allocated to the respective classes on the basis of relative net assets. Repurchase Agreements: Each Fund may engage in repurchase agreements. In a repurchase agreement, a security is purchased for a relatively short period (usually not more than 7 days) subject to the

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obligation to sell it back to the issuer at a fixed time and price plus accrued interest. The Funds will enter into repurchase agreements only with member banks of the Federal Reserve System and with “primary dealers’’ in U.S. Government securities. As of December 31, 2013, none of the Funds held open repurchase agreements.
The Trust has established a procedure providing that the securities serving as collateral for each repurchase agreement must be delivered to the Trust’s custodian either physically or in book-entry form and that the collateral must be marked to market daily to ensure that the repurchase agreement is fully collateralized at all times. In the event of bankruptcy or other default by a seller of a repurchase agreement, a Fund could experience one of the following: delays in liquidating the underlying securities during the period in which the Fund seeks to enforce its rights thereto, possible subnormal levels of income, declines in value of the underlying securities, or lack of access to income during this period and the expense of enforcing its rights.
Foreign Currency Transactions: The Trust’s books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency denominated transactions (i.e., market value of investment securities, assets and liabilities, purchases and sales of investment securities, and income and expenses) are translated into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange. The Funds enter into contracts on the trade date to settle any securities transactions denominated in foreign currencies on behalf of the Funds at the spot rate at settlement.
Each Fund, except the Money Market Fund, which can only invest in U.S. dollar-denominated foreign money market securities, reports certain foreign currency-related transactions as components of realized gains or losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes. Only the International Stock Fund had net realized gains from foreign currency transactions, and that amount is included in the Statements of Operations under the heading “Net realized gain (loss) on investments” for that Fund.
The Funds do not isolate the portion of gains and losses on investments in securities that is due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of securities. Such amounts are categorized as gain or loss on investments for financial reporting purposes.

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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: Each Fund, except the Money Market Fund, may purchase and sell forward foreign currency exchange contracts for defensive or hedging purposes. When entering into forward foreign currency exchange contracts, the Funds agree to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of foreign currency for an agreed-upon price on an agreed future date. These contracts are valued daily. The Funds’ net assets reflect unrealized gains or losses on the contracts as measured by the difference between the forward foreign currency exchange rates at the dates of entry into the contracts and the forward rates at the reporting date. The Funds realize a gain or a loss at the time the forward foreign currency exchange contracts are settled or closed out with an offsetting contract. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in the Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2013, none of the Funds had open forward foreign currency exchange contracts.
If a Fund enters into a forward foreign currency exchange contract to buy foreign currency for any purpose, the Fund will be required to place cash or other liquid assets in a segregated account with the Fund’s custodian in an amount equal to the value of the Fund’s total assets committed to the consummation of the forward contract. If the value of the securities in the segregated account declines, additional cash or securities will be placed in the segregated account so that the value of the account will equal the amount of the Fund’s commitment with respect to the contract.
Cash Concentration: At times, the Funds maintain cash balances at financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits. The Funds monitor this credit risk and have not experienced any losses related to this risk.
Illiquid Securities: Each Fund currently limits investments in illiquid securities to 15% of net assets at the time of purchase, except for Money Market which limits the investment in illiquid securities to 5% of net assets. An illiquid security is generally defined as any investment that may be difficult to sell within seven days for the price at which the Fund values it. At December 31, 2013, investments in securities of the Core Bond, High Income and Diversified Income Funds include issues that are illiquid. As of that date, the aggregate values of illiquid securities held by Core Bond, High Income and Diversified Income Funds were $10,901,951, $631,500, and $6,333,682, respectively, which represent 3.4%, 1.2% and 1.5% of net assets, respectively. Pursuant to guidelines adopted by the Board of Trustees, certain

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unregistered securities are determined to be liquid and are not included within the percent limitations specified above. Information concerning the illiquid securities held at December 31, 2013, which includes cost and acquisition date, is as follows:
Security
Acquisition Date
Acquisition Cost
Core Bond Fund
 
 
American Association of Retired Persons
5/16/02
$ 2,616,788
ERAC USA Finance LLC
12/16/04
2,592,874
Forest Laboratories Inc
12/5/13
250,000
Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
10/2/06
3,425,267
Liberty Mutual Group Inc.
6/13/13
993,928
 
 
$ 9,878,857
High Income Fund
 
 
Boise Cascade Co.
10/17/12
$ 600,000



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Security
Acquisition Date
Acquisition Cost
Diversified Income Fund
 
 
American Association of Retired Persons
5/16/02
$
2,093,431

ERAC USA Finance LLC
12/16/04
1,998,674

Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
10/2/06
1,546,093

 
 
$
5,638,198

Delayed Delivery Securities: Each Fund may purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis. “When-issued’’ refers to securities whose terms are available and for which a market exists, but that have not been issued. For when-issued or delayed delivery transactions, no payment is made until delivery date, which is typically longer than the normal course of settlement, and often a month or more after the purchase. When a Fund enters into an agreement to purchase securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, the Fund segregates cash or other liquid securities, of any type or maturity, equal in value to the Fund’s commitment. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the underlying securities, if the counterparty does not perform under the contract, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic or other factors. As of December 31, 2013, none of the Funds had entered into such transactions.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions. Such estimates affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Indemnifications: Under the Funds’ organizational documents, the Funds’ officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum liability exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as future claims that have not yet occurred may be made against the Funds. However, based on experience, management expects the risk of loss to be remote.
Fair Value Measurements: Each Fund has adopted the FASB guidance on fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that each Fund would receive upon

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selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data “inputs” and minimize the use of unobservable “inputs” and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk (for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value including such a pricing model and/or the risk inherent in the inputs used in the valuation technique). Inputs may be observable or unobservable.
Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
• Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rate volatilities, prepayment speeds, credit risk, benchmark yields, transactions, bids, offers, new issues, spreads and other relationships observed in the markets among comparable securities, underlying equity of the issuer; and proprietary pricing models such as yield measures calculated using factors such as cash flows, financial or collateral performance and other reference data, etc.)
• Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The valuation techniques used by the Funds to measure fair value for the year ended December 31, 2013 maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs. The Funds utilized the following fair value techniques: multi-dimensional relational pricing model and option adjusted spread pricing; the Funds estimated the price that would have prevailed in a liquid market for an international equity security given information available at the time of evaluation. Through the year ended December 31, 2013, none of the Funds held securities

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deemed as a Level 3 and there were no transfers between classification levels during the year.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of December 31, 2013 in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value (please see the Portfolio of Investments for each Fund for a listing of all securities within each category):
Fund
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Investments (Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Value at
12/31/13
Conservative Allocation
$
222,091,328

$

$

$
222,091,328

Moderate Allocation
408,958,391



408,958,391

Aggressive Allocation
151,664,149



151,664,149

Money Market1
1,678,512

36,826,409


38,504,921

Core Bond
 
 
 
 
Asset Backed

1,030,127


1,030,127

Corporate Notes and Bonds

91,684,015


91,684,015

Long Term Municipal Bonds

2,092,730


2,092,730

Mortgage Backed

58,596,092


58,596,092

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

157,192,991


157,192,991

Short-Term Investments
4,378,761



4,378,761

 
4,378,761

310,595,955


314,974,716

High Income
 
 

 
Corporate Notes and Bonds

48,027,585


48,027,585

Short-Term Investments
1,737,761



1,737,761

 
1,737,761

48,027,585


49,765,346

Diversified Income
 
 
 
 
Common Stocks
242,801,900



242,801,900

Asset Backed

606,946


606,946

Corporate Notes and Bonds

60,739,308


60,739,308

Long Term Municipal Bonds

983,241


983,241

Mortgage Backed

29,472,853


29,472,853

U.S. Government and Agency Obligations

69,495,928


69,495,928

Short-Term Investments
16,613,277



16,613,277

 
259,415,177

161,298,276


420,713,453



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Fund
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Investments (Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Value at
12/31/13
Large Cap Value
 
 
 
 
Common Stocks
563,285,950



563,285,950

Short-Term Investments
20,079,258



20,079,258

 
583,365,208



583,365,208

Large Cap Growth
 
 
 
 
Common Stocks
373,397,350



373,397,350

Short-Term Investments
20,536,155



20,536,155

 
393,933,505



393,933,505

Mid Cap
 
 
 
 
Common Stocks
376,363,787



376,363,787

Short-Term Investments
21,317,843



21,317,843

 
397,681,630



397,681,630

Small Cap
 
 
 
 
Common Stocks
7,645,323



7,645,323

Short-Term Investments
263,581



263,581

 
7,908,904

 
 
7,908,904

International Stock
 
 
 
 
Common Stocks
 
 
 
 
Australia

1,849,462


1,849,462

Austria

893,494


893,494

Belgium

2,407,921


2,407,921

Bermuda

846,434


846,434

Brazil

999,197


999,197

Canada

2,598,665


2,598,665

Denmark

955,862


955,862

Finland

1,774,985


1,774,985

France

8,589,735


8,589,735

Germany

6,258,407


6,258,407

Greece

623,862


623,862

Ireland
872,898



872,898

Italy

2,594,490


2,594,490

Japan

18,317,950


18,317,950

Luxembourg

1,359,259


1,359,259

Netherlands

1,622,545


1,622,545

Norway

659,463


659,463

Philippines

1,673,183


1,673,183

South Korea

1,082,674


1,082,674

Spain

4,134,516


4,134,516

Sweden

2,741,870


2,741,870

Switzerland

9,813,084


9,813,084

Thailand

534,317


534,317

Turkey

397,753


397,753


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United Kingdom

19,259,673


19,259,673

Short-Term Investments
2,012,515



2,012,515

 
2,885,413

91,988,801


94,874,214


Fund
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for Identical Investments (Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Value at
12/31/13
Madison Target Retirement 2020
$
70,372,734

$

$

$
70,372,734

Madison Target Retirement 2030
92,919,947



92,919,947

Madison Target Retirement 2040
68,786,798



68,786,798

Madison Target Retirement 2050
18,393,830



18,393,830

3. MANAGEMENT, SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENTS
Management Agreement: For services under the Management Agreement, the Investment Adviser is entitled to receive a management fee, which is calculated daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate based upon the following percentages of average daily net assets:
Fund
Management Fee
 
Fund
Management Fee
Conservative Allocation
0.30%
 
Large Cap Growth
0.80%
Moderate Allocation
0.30%
 
Mid Cap
0.90%
Aggressive Allocation
0.30%
 
Small Cap
1.10%
Money Market
0.45%
 
International Stock*
1.15%
Core Bond
0.55%
 
Madison Target Retirement 2020
0.25%
High Income
0.75%
 
Madison Target Retirement 2030
0.25%
Diversified Income
0.70%
 
Madison Target Retirement 2040
0.25%
Large Cap Value
0.60%
 
Madison Target Retirement 2050
0.25%
*Effective December 31, 2013, the management fee for the International Stock Fund was reduced from 1.20% to 1.15%.
For all but the Target Date Funds, the Management Agreement requires the Investment Adviser to provide or arrange to provide overall management of the Funds, including but not limited to, investment advisory services, custody, transfer

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agency, dividend disbursing, legal, accounting and administrative services. Neither Management Agreement includes Trustee compensation or the fees paid to the Trust’s independent Registered Public Accountant. For the Target Date Funds, the Management Agreement requires the Investment Adviser to provide investment management services to the Funds. Other services performed by the Investment Adviser for these Funds are covered under a separate Services Agreement (discussed below).
The Investment Adviser is solely responsible for the payment of all fees to the Subadvisers. The Subadvisers for the Funds are Shenkman Capital Management, Inc. for the High Income Fund, Wellington Management Company, LLP for the Small Cap Fund and effective December 31, 2013, NorthRoad Capital Management LLC, an affiliate of Madison, replaced Lazard Asset Management, LLC as the subadviser for the International Stock Fund. The Investment Adviser manages the Money Market Fund, Core Bond Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Mid Cap Fund, Target Allocation Funds and the Target Date Funds.
The Investment Adviser may from time to time voluntarily agree to waive a portion of its fees or expenses related to the Funds. In that regard, the Investment Adviser waived a portion of management fees on the Money Market Class I Shares and Class II Shares. The amount of the daily waiver is equal to the amount required to maintain a minimum daily distribution rate of zero. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the waivers totaled $151,868 for Class I Shares and $5,527 for Class II Shares and are reflected as fees waived by the Investment Adviser in the accompanying Statements of Operations. The Investment Adviser does not have the right to recoup these waived fees.

Services Agreement: Effective September 1, 2011, the Investment Adviser entered into a services agreement (“Services Agreement”) for the Target Date Funds. Under the Services Agreement, Madison provides either directly or through outsourced arrangements all operational and support services of the Target Date Funds not provided under the Management Agreement discussed above. Under this Services Agreement, Madison receives a fee of 0.05% (annualized) of the average daily net assets of each Target Date Fund. In exchange for the aforementioned fee, Madison is responsible for paying all of the Funds’  fees and expenses, other than (i) the

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Notes to Financial Statements

management fee (described above), (ii) fees related to the Funds’ portfolio holdings (such as brokerage commissions, interest on loans, etc.), (iii) acquired Fund fees, and (iv) extraordinary or non-recurring fees (such as fees and costs relating to any temporary line of credit the Funds may maintain for emergency or extraordinary purposes). The direct expenses of the Funds’ independent trustees and independent auditors are paid out of this fee by the Target Date Funds. Pursuant to the Services Agreement, Madison has also agreed, until April 30, 2014, to waive and/or reimburse investment advisory fees and/or its services fee to the extent necessary to limit each Target Date Fund’s total operating expenses and underlying fees and expenses to 0.65% of average daily net assets. In applying this waiver, Madison must utilize good faith estimates of the fees and expenses of the underlying funds. For the year ended December 31, 2013, no fees were waived. The Investment Adviser does not have the right to recoup these waived fees, if any.
Distribution Agreement: MFD Distributor, LLC (“MFD”) serves as distributor of the Funds. The Trust adopted a distribution and service plan with respect to the Trust’s Class II shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the plan, the Trust will pay a service fee with regard to Class II shares at an annual rate of 0.25% of each Fund’s daily net assets. MFD arranges to provide compensation to others that provide distribution and shareholder servicing services to the Funds and their shareholders. Fees incurred by the Funds under the plan are detailed in the Statements of Operations.
MFD may from time to time voluntarily agree to waive a portion of its fees or expenses related to the Funds. In this regard, the distributor waived all of the 12b-1 fees on the Money Market Class II shares for the purpose of maintaining a one-day yield of zero. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the waivers totaled $3,975 and are reflected as fees waived in the Statements of Operations. Neither MFD nor the Investment Adviser has the right to recoup these waived fees.
MFD changed its name from Mosaic Funds Distributor, LLC on February 1, 2013.
Other Expenses: Except as provided below, in addition to the management fee, the Trust is responsible for fees of the independent trustees, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition or disposition of investments, costs of borrowing money, expenses for independent audits, any potential taxes owed and extraordinary expenses as approved by a majority of independent trustees. Effective September 1, 2011, the fees for the independent

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trustees and independent audits are paid out of the Services Agreement fee (noted above) for the Target Date Funds.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of the Investment Adviser. The Funds do not compensate their officers or affiliated trustees. Unaffiliated trustees receive from the Trust an attendance fee for each Committee meeting attended. The nominating and Governance Committee of the Board may change these fees at any time.
4. DIVIDENDS FROM NET INCOME AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF CAPITAL GAINS
The Money Market Fund declares dividends from net investment income and net realized gains from investment transactions, if any, daily, and net realized gains from investment transactions, if any, annually, which are reinvested in additional full and fractional shares of the Fund. The Funds declare dividends from net investment income and net realized gains from investment transactions, if any, annually, which are reinvested in additional full and fractional shares of the respective Funds.

Income and capital gain distributions, if any, are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Taxable distributions from income and realized capital gains of the Funds may differ from book amounts earned during the period due to differences in the timing of capital gains recognition, and due to the reclassification of certain gains or losses from capital to income.
5. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended December 31, 2013, aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, other than short-term investments, were as follows:

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U.S. Government Securities
Other Investment Securities
Fund
Purchases
Sales
Purchases
Sales
Conservative Allocation
$

$

$
162,504,606

$
184,865,100

Moderate Allocation


262,862,743

288,602,543

Aggressive Allocation


104,902,005

122,173,836

Core Bond
26,714,786

60,606,484

22,798,516

31,505,118

High Income


18,308,179

34,350,908

Diversified Income
22,138,926

17,064,716

44,988,591

74,959,624

Large Cap Value


167,098,795

219,364,344

Large Cap Growth


171,637,683

224,878,409

Mid Cap


99,635,319

168,896,790

Small Cap


2,358,685

11,813,239

International Stock


35,774,965

52,889,071

Madison Target Retirement 2020


116,401,852

106,636,649

Madison Target Retirement 2030


124,839,715

110,327,788

Madison Target Retirement 2040


98,876,690

88,705,873

Madison Target Retirement 2050


34,831,826

26,219,844

6. FOREIGN SECURITIES
Each Fund may invest in foreign securities; however, the Money Market Fund is limited to U.S. dollar-denominated foreign money market securities. Foreign securities include American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs’’), European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs’’), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs’’), Swedish Depositary Receipts (“SDRs’’) and foreign money market securities. U.S. dollar-denominated securities that are part of the Merrill Lynch U.S.Domestic Master Index are not considered a foreign security.
Certain Funds have reclaim receivable balances, in which the Funds are due a reclaim on the taxes that have been paid to some foreign jurisdictions. The values of all reclaims are not significant for any of the Funds and are reflected in Other Assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. These receivables are reviewed to ensure the current receivable balance is reflective of the amount deemed to be collectable.
7. SECURITIES LENDING

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Each Fund, except the Target Allocation, Money Market, Small Cap and Target Retirement Funds, entered into a Securities Lending Agreement (the “Agreement”) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”). Under the terms of the Agreement, the Funds may lend portfolio securities to qualified borrowers in order to earn additional income. The Agreement requires that loans are collateralized at all times by cash or other liquid assets at least equal to 102% of the value of the securities, which is determined on a daily basis. Amounts earned as interest on investments of cash collateral, net of rebates and fees, if any, are included in the Statements of Operations. The primary risk associated with securities lending is if the borrower defaults on its obligation to return the securities loaned because of insolvency or other reasons, the Funds could experience delays and costs in recovering securities loaned or in gaining access to the collateral.
At December 31, 2013, none of the Funds had securities out on loan.
8. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all its taxable income to its shareholders. Accordingly, no provisions for federal income taxes are recorded in the accompanying statements.
The Funds have not recorded any liabilities for material unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2013. It is each Fund’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income taxes, as appropriate. Tax years that remain open to examination by major tax jurisdictions include tax years ended December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2013.
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 was as follows:

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Fund
Ordinary Income
 
Long-Term Capital Gain
2013
2012
 
2013
2012
Conservative Allocation
$ 5,156,063

$ 8,752,307

 
$ 5,546,612

$

Moderate Allocation
7,152,069

11,631,795

 


Aggressive Allocation
1,705,758

3,233,841

 
1,843,645


Money Market


 


Core Bond
10,625,062

12,776,652

 


High Income
3,416,640

5,659,023

 


Diversified Income
9,327,449

10,709,273

 


Large Cap Value
8,439,141

10,469,073

 


Large Cap Growth
5,389,701

2,704,838

 
28,059,003


Mid Cap
22,758

1,089,948

 
5,975,197


Small Cap
58,672

154,423

 
3,453,752


International Stock
148,830

1,486,996

 


Madison Target Retirement 2020
2,180,470

1,701,151

 
1,367,486

144,606

Madison Target Retirement 2030
2,700,413

2,082,265

 
1,706,037

170,986

Madison Target Retirement 2040
1,992,163

1,497,374

 
1,149,047

103,150

Madison Target Retirement 2050
367,015

146,274

 
94,727

14,972

As of December 31, 2013, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows.
Fund
Ordinary Income
Long-Term
Capital Gain
 
Fund
Ordinary Income
Long-Term
Capital Gain
Conservative Allocation
$
118,861

$

 
Large Cap Growth
$
481,328

$
2,966,180

Moderate Allocation
163,666


 
Mid Cap

3,338,338

Aggressive Allocation
38,320

40,756

 
Small Cap

78,393

Money Market


 
International Stock
1,067,517


Core Bond
210,058


 
Madison Target Retirement 2020

79,438

High Income
71,584


 
Madison Target Retirement 2030
840

229,631

Diversified Income
187,487


 
Madison Target Retirement 2040
69,512

85,381

Large Cap Value
128,277


 
Madison Target Retirement 2050
19,475

232



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For federal income tax purposes, the Funds listed below have capital loss carryovers as of December 31, 2013, which are available to offset future capital gains, if any, realized through the fiscal year listed:
Fund
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
No Expiration- Short Term
Conservative Allocation
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Moderate Allocation



5,429,580

9,937,108



Aggressive Allocation







Money Market






399

Core Bond



8,593,619

346,309



High Income


2,652,908

4,641,635




Diversified Income



6,420,044




Large Cap Value



28,758,901




Large Cap Growth







Mid Cap


15,192,498





Small Cap


607,545





International Stock


3,937,695

20,286,292

1,822,160



Madison Target Retirement 2020







Madison Target Retirement 2030







Madison Target Retirement 2040







Madison Target Retirement 2050







Included in the net capital loss carryforwards for Mid Cap Fund, Small Cap Fund and International Stock Fund is $15,192,498, $607,545 and $6,562,825, respectively, of capital loss carryforwards subject to certain limitations upon availability, to offset future gains, if any, as the successor of a merger. These acquired losses are included in the total losses available noted above.
Certain specified losses incurred after October 31 and within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first day of the Funds’ next taxable year, if the Funds so elect. For the year ended December 31, 2013, none of the Funds elected to defer late-year ordinary losses.

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For the year ended December 31, 2013, capital losses utilized for each Fund were as follows:
Fund
Amount Utilized
 
Fund
Amount Utilized
Conservative Allocation
$
2,386,143

 
Large Cap Growth
$
11,561,675

Moderate Allocation
24,584,406

 
Mid Cap
46,183,745

Aggressive Allocation
13,048,340

 
Small Cap
308,677

Money Market

 
International Stock
6,535,625

Core Bond
3,481,808

 
Madison Target Retirement 2020

High Income
1,218,435

 
Madison Target Retirement 2030

Diversified Income
18,478,496

 
Madison Target Retirement 2040

Large Cap Value
43,993,519

 
Madison Target Retirement 2050

After October 31, 2013, only the Conservative Allocation Fund had Short-Term post-October capital losses of $88,760, which is being deferred for tax purposes.


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At December 31, 2013, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation/depreciation and net unrealized appreciation for all securities as computed on a federal income tax basis for each Fund were as follows:
Fund
Appreciation
Depreciation
Net
Conservative Allocation
$
17,393,973

$
136,639

$
17,257,334

Moderate Allocation
61,253,563

168,941

61,084,622

Aggressive Allocation
28,346,418

215,795

28,130,623

Core Bond
16,195,997

5,522,415

10,673,582

High Income
1,861,648

215,517

1,646,131

Diversified Income
90,378,473

3,014,392

87,364,081

Large Cap Value
173,283,192

1,602,292

171,680,900

Large Cap Growth
122,006,775

2,866,083

119,140,692

Mid Cap
126,692,308

152,825

126,539,483

Small Cap
3,403,892

11,277

3,392,615

International Stock
28,535,717

679,481

27,856,236

Madison Target Retirement 2020
5,368,187

281,665

5,086,522

Madison Target Retirement 2030
10,800,254

279,532

10,520,722

Madison Target Retirement 2040
9,495,732

130,820

9,364,912

Madison Target Retirement 2050
2,283,992

21,359

2,262,633

The differences between the book unrealized amounts reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and tax unrealized amounts (shown above) are due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
Reclassification Adjustments: Paid-in capital, undistributed net investment income, and accumulated net realized gain (loss) have been adjusted in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for permanent book-tax differences for all funds.
Differences primarily relate to the tax treatment of net operating losses, paydown gains and losses, foreign currency gains and losses, and distributions from real estate investment trusts and passive foreign investment companies.
To the extent these book and tax differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified at the end of the fiscal year among paid-in capital in excess of par value, undistributed net investment income (loss) and undistributed net realized gain

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(loss) on investments and foreign currency translations. Accordingly, at December 31, 2013 reclassifications were recorded as follows:
Fund
Paid-in Capital
Undistributed Net
Investment Income (Loss)
Accumulated Net
Realized Gain (Loss)
Conservative Allocation
$

$
28,491

$
(28,491
)
Moderate Allocation

317,389

(317,389
)
Aggressive Allocation

114,165

(114,165
)
Money Market



Core Bond

(81,439
)
81,439

High Income



Diversified Income

4,251

(4,251
)
Large Cap Value



Large Cap Growth



Mid Cap
(73,778
)
73,785

(7
)
Small Cap

(1,325
)
1,325

International Stock
(1,926,937
)
(50,734
)
1,977,671

Madison Target Retirement 2020

127,142

(127,142
)
Madison Target Retirement 2030

50,435

(50,435
)
Madison Target Retirement 2040

33,690

(33,690
)
Madison Target Retirement 2050

9,874

(9,874
)

9. INVESTMENT RISKS
Investing in certain financial instruments, including forward foreign currency contracts, involves certain risks. Risks associated with these instruments include potential for an illiquid secondary market for the instruments or inability of counterparties to perform under the terms of the contracts, changes in the value of foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar and financial statement volatility resulting from an imperfect correlation between the movements in the prices of the instruments and the prices of the underlying securities and interest rates being

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hedged. The International Stock Fund may enter into these contracts primarily to protect these Funds from adverse currency movements.
Investing in foreign securities involves certain risks not necessarily found in U.S. markets. These include, but are not limited to, risks associated with adverse changes in economic, political, regulatory and other conditions, changes in currency exchange rates, exchange control regulations, expropriation of assets or nationalization, imposition of withholding taxes on dividend or interest payments or capital gains, and possible difficulty in obtaining and enforcing judgments against foreign entities. Further, issuers of foreign securities are subject to different, and often less comprehensive, accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements than domestic issuers.
The High Income Fund invests in securities offering high current income which generally will include bonds in the below investment grade categories of recognized ratings agencies (so-called “junk bonds’’). These securities generally involve more credit risk than securities in the higher rating categories. In addition, the trading market for high yield securities may be relatively less liquid than the market for higher-rated securities. The High Income Fund generally invests at least 80% of its net assets in high yield securities.
The Target Allocation Funds and Target Date Funds are fund of funds, meaning that they invest primarily in the shares of other registered investment companies (the “underlying funds’’), including exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). Thus, each Fund’s investment performance and its ability to achieve its investment goal are directly related to the performance of the underlying funds in which it invests; and the underlying fund’s performance, in turn, depends on the particular securities in which that underlying fund invests and the expenses of that fund. Accordingly, these Funds are subject to the risks of the underlying funds in direct proportion to the allocation of their respective assets among the underlying funds.
Additionally, the Target Allocation Funds and Target Date Funds are subject to asset allocation risk and manager risk. Manager risk (i.e., fund selection risk) is the risk that the fund(s) selected to fulfill a particular asset class underperforms its peers. Asset allocation risk is the risk that the allocation of the Fund’s assets among the various asset classes and market segments will cause the Fund to underperform other funds with a similar investment objective.

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Please see the most current version of a Fund’s prospectus(es) for a more detailed discussion of risks associated with investing in the Funds.
10. CAPITAL SHARES AND AFFILIATED OWNERSHIP
All capital shares outstanding at December 31, 2013, are owned by separate investment accounts and/or pension plans of CMFG Life Insurance Company.
The Target Allocation Funds invest in underlying funds, of which certain underlying funds (the “affiliated underlying funds’’), may be deemed to be under common control because of the same Board of Trustees. Madison Funds’ historical financial information is available to you at no cost on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, by calling 1-800-877-6089 or by visiting the Madison Funds’ website at www.madisonfunds.com. A summary of the transactions with each affiliated underlying fund as of December 31, 2013 follows:

Fund/Underlying Fund
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/12
Gross
Additions
Gross
Sales
Balance of
Shares
Held at
12/31/13
Value at
12/31/13
Realized
Gain (Loss)
Distributions
Received
1
Conservative Allocation Fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y
1,641,621

120,189

450,311

1,311,499

$
14,334,688

$
95,331

$
262,628

Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y
1,904,243

1,257,235

238,855

2,922,623

29,197,006

(45,072
)
754,793

Madison Corporate Bond Fund Class Y
1,277,935


35,810

1,242,125

13,899,373

(15,007
)
310,807

Madison High Income Fund Class Y
1,737,052

34,532

1,127,311

644,273

4,335,960

961,670

675,537

Madison Equity Income Fund Class Y
958,772


958,772



250,163

251,552

Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
1,076,398

196,041

117,736

1,154,703

20,438,246

363,817

214,137

Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y
980,883

444,254

1,425,137



1,239,774

2,059,431

Madison Investors Fund Class Y

674,905

192,118

482,787

11,171,688

392,547

330,544

Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
407,511

182,691

60,613

529,589

11,470,901

383,863

419,464

Madison International Stock Fund Class Y
592,560

122,826

95,455

619,931

8,362,869

161,332

82,187

Totals
 
 
 
 
$
113,210,731

$
3,788,418

$
5,361,080

Moderate Allocation Fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Madison High Quality Bond Fund Class Y
1,393,750

188,556

171,831

1,410,475

$
15,416,491

$
28,137

$
242,746

Madison Core Bond Fund Class Y
2,405,616

1,390,971

293,868

3,502,719

34,992,164

169,252

876,925

Madison High Income Fund Class Y
2,455,877

23,545

1,481,668

997,754

6,714,883

1,828,475

901,871

Madison Equity Income Fund Class Y
1,319,334

-

1,319,334

-

-

(17,339
)
255,191

Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
2,356,806

411,103

164,905

2,603,004

46,073,164

500,245

482,722

Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y
2,220,189

425,799

2,645,988

-

-

562,119

4,778,185

Madison Investors Fund Class Y
-

1,600,051

191,905

1,408,146

32,584,493

789,034

964,099

Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
1,513,868

396,129

183,791

1,726,206

37,389,622

653,396

1,367,251

Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y
2,263,279

121,281

827,531

1,557,029

14,760,632

1,409,849

971,290

Madison Small Cap Fund Class Y
619,710

30,628

310,690

339,648

5,043,773

1,396,855

205,511

Madison Northroad International Fund Class Y
1,378,003

-

283,874

1,094,129

13,151,436

440,259

538,733

Madison International Stock Fund Class Y
708,463

-

91,370

617,093

8,324,585

403,941

81,810

Totals
 
 
 
 
$
214,451,243

$
8,164,223

$
11,666,334

Aggressive Allocation Fund
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Madison High Income Fund Class Y
429,563

256,511

575,310

110,764

745,445

607,184

114,180

Madison Equity Income Fund Class Y
333,863

-
333,863

-
-
(50,114
)
15,115

Madison Large Cap Value Fund Class Y
1,180,844

173,589

156,655

1,197,778

21,200,665

406,519

222,126

Madison Disciplined Equity Fund Class Y
1,236,305

235,664

1,471,969



1,155,007

2,250,519

Madison Investors Fund Class Y
 
744,156

86,025

658,131

15,229,151

251,476

450,595

Madison Large Cap Growth Fund Class Y
618,663

306,129

111,172

813,620

17,623,014

248,315

644,432

Madison Mid Cap Fund Class Y
1,544,805

193,332

572,110

1,166,027

11,053,937

991,633

727,379

Madison Small Cap Fund Class Y
255,585

38,285

146,890

146,980

2,182,651

945,133

88,933


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Madison Northroad International Fund Class Y
492,632

35,779

122,067

406,344

4,884,259

196,567

200,078

Madison International Stock Fund Class Y
321,305

61,823

80,185

302,943

4,086,699

308,920

40,162

Totals
 
 
 
 
$
77,005,821

$
5,060,640

$
4,753,519

1 Distributions received include distributions from net investment income and from capital gains from the underlying funds.

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Clawback Litigation
The Trust is aware of litigation relating to attempts by certain fixed income security-holders of Lyondell Chemical company (LYO) to retrieve proceeds from the sale by equity security-holders of LYO shares occurring pursuant to its acquisition by merger in December 2007. The Mid Cap Fund received proceeds of approximately $1,574,400 from the sale of its LYO equity securities in December 2007. The Trust has not been named as a defendant in this litigation as of the date of this report.
All Other Matters
Other than what is noted above, management has evaluated the impact of all other subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were available for issue. No other events have taken place that meet the definition of subsequent event that require adjustment to, or disclosure in the financial statements.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees of Ultra Series Fund:
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, of Ultra Series Fund, comprising the Conservative Allocation Fund, Moderate Allocation Fund, Aggressive Allocation Fund, Money Market Fund, Core Bond Fund (formerly Bond Fund), High Income Fund, Diversified Income Fund, Large Cap Value Fund, Large Cap Growth Fund, Mid Cap Fund, Small Cap Fund, International Stock Fund, Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund, Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund, Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund, and Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund (collectively, the “Funds”) as of December 31, 2013, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented. 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. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2013, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; where replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. 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 each of the Funds as of December 31, 2013, the results of their operations for the year then ended, and the

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changes in their net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Deloitte & Touche, LLP
(signature)
Milwaukee, WI
February 21, 2014

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Other Information (unaudited)


BOARD APPROVAL OF ADVISORY AND SUBADVISORY CONTRACTS
The Board of Trustees reviewed a variety of matters in connection with the Trust’s investment advisory contract with the Investment Adviser and the subadvisory contracts with the applicable Subadvisers at an in-person meeting of the Board held in July 2013. The following summarizes the Board’s process and considerations during that meeting.
With regard to the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Investment Adviser and each Subadviser, the Board reviewed the biographies and tenure of the personnel involved in Trust management and the experience of the Investment Adviser (and applicable Subadviser) and its affiliates as investment manager to other investment companies with similar investment strategies or to individual clients or institutions with similar investment strategies. They recognized the wide array of investment professionals employed by the respective firm or firms. Representatives of the Investment Adviser and each Subadviser discussed their firms’ ongoing investment philosophies and strategies intended to provide performance consistent with each Fund’s investment objectives under various market scenarios. The Trustees also noted their familiarity with the Investment Adviser and its affiliates due to the Investment Advisers’ history of providing advisory services to its proprietary investment company clients.
The Board also discussed the quality of services provided to the Trust by its applicable transfer agent, fund administrator and custodian as well as the various administrative services provided directly by the Investment Adviser. Such services included arranging for third party service providers to provide all necessary administration as well as supervising any Subadvisers to Fund portfolios.
With regard to the investment performance of the Trust and the Investment Adviser, the Board reviewed current performance information provided in the written Board materials. They discussed the reasons for both outperformance and underperformance compared with peer groups and applicable indices and benchmarks. They reviewed both long-term and short-term performance and considered the effect on long-term performance that may have been attributable to any previous investment advisers to any Fund. They also considered whether any relative underperformance was appropriate in view of the Investment Adviser’s conservative investment philosophy. The Board performed this review in connection with the Investment Adviser and each Subadviser that manages a subadvised Fund portfolio. In connection with the review of performance, the Board engaged in a

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comprehensive discussion of market conditions and discussed the reasons for Fund performance under such conditions. With regard to fixed-income Funds, the Board considered the relatively conservative investment philosophy followed by the Funds during a period of historically low interest rates and the relative risks to fixed-income Funds in the current environment. Representatives of the Investment Adviser and each Subadviser discussed with the Board the methodology for arriving at peer groups and indices used for performance comparisons.
With regard to the costs of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from the relationship with the Trusts, the Board reviewed the expense ratios for a variety of other funds in each Fund portfolio’s peer group with similar investment objectives. Again, the Board reviewed these matters in connection with the Investment Adviser and each Subadviser that manages a subadvised Fund portfolio.
The Board noted that the Investment Adviser or its affiliates, and, as applicable, each Subadviser, provided investment management services to other investment company and/or non-investment company clients and considered the fees charged by the Investment Adviser (and respective Subadviser) to such Funds and clients for purposes of determining whether the given advisory fee was disproportionately large under the so-called Gartenberg standard traditionally used by investment company boards in connection with contract renewal considerations. The Board took those fees into account and considered the differences in services and time required by the various types of funds and clients to which the Investment Adviser (or Subadviser, if applicable) provided services. The Board recognized that significant differences may exist between the services provided to one type of fund or client and those provided to others, such as those resulting from a greater frequency of shareholder redemptions in a mutual fund and the higher turnover of mutual fund assets. The Board gave such comparisons the weight that they merit in light of the similarities and differences between the services that the various Funds require and were wary of “inapt comparisons.” They considered that, if the services rendered by the Investment Adviser (or Subadviser, if applicable) to one type of fund or client differed significantly from others, then the comparison should not be used. In the case of non-investment company clients for which the Investment Adviser (or Subadviser, if applicable) may act as either investment adviser or subadviser, the Board noted that the fee may be lower than the fee charged to the Trust. The Board noted too the various administrative, operational, compliance, legal and corporate

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communication services required to be handled by the Investment Adviser (or Subadviser, if applicable) which are performed for investment company clients but are not performed for other institutional clients.
TThe Trustees reviewed each Fund’s fee structure based on total Fund expense ratio as well as by comparing advisory fees to other advisory fees. The Board noted the simple expense structure maintained by the Trust: (1) an advisory fee and a capped administrative “services” expense for its Target Retirement Date Funds; and (2) for the remaining series, a unitary fee with limited independent expenses for Trustee compensation and audit fees not covered by the unitary fee. The Board reviewed total expense ratios paid by other funds with similar investment objectives, recognizing that such a comparison, while not dispositive, was an important consideration.
The Trustees sought to ensure that fees paid by the Trusts were appropriate. The Board reviewed materials demonstrating that although the Investment Adviser is compensated for a variety of the administrative services it provides or arranges to provide to the Target Retirement Date Funds of the Trust pursuant to its administrative services agreements with those series, such compensation does not always cover all costs due to the cap on administrative expenses. Administrative, operational, regulatory and compliance fees and costs in excess of the Services Agreement fees, in the case of the Target Retirement Date series, or in excess of the unitary fee, in the case of the remaining series of the Trust, are paid by the Investment Adviser from the investment advisory fees earned. In this regard, the Trustees noted that examination of each Fund portfolio’s total expense ratio compared to those of other investment companies was more meaningful than a simple comparison of basic “investment management only” fee schedules.
The Board recognized that to the extent a Fund portfolio invests in other mutual funds also managed by the Investment Adviser (or its affiliates), the Investment Adviser (or an affiliate) receives investment advisory fees from both the Fund portfolio and the underlying mutual fund. The Board was satisfied in this regard that the Investment Adviser (or an affiliate) provides separate services to each “Fund of funds” portfolios and the underlying mutual funds in which each such Fund invests in exchange for the fees received from them.
In reviewing costs and profits, the Board noted that for some smaller Fund portfolios, the salaries of all portfolio management personnel, trading desk personnel, corporate

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accounting personnel and employees of the Investment Adviser who serve as Trust officers, as well as facility costs (rent), could not be supported by fees received from such portfolios alone. However, the Board recognized that the Trust is profitable to the Investment Adviser because such salaries and fixed costs are already paid in whole or in part from revenue generated by management of other client assets managed by the Investment Adviser including the Trust as a consolidated Fund family. The Trustees noted that total assets managed by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates were in excess of $15 billion at the time of the meeting. As a result, although the fees paid by each Fund portfolio at its present size might not be sufficient to profitably support a stand-alone fund, the Trust is reasonably profitable to the Investment Adviser as part of its larger, diversified organization. In sum, the Trustees recognized that the Trust is important to the Investment Adviser and is managed with the attention given to the Investment Adviser’s other clients.
With regard to the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as each Fund portfolio grows, the Trustees recognized that at their current sizes, it was premature to discuss any economies of scale not already factored into existing advisory and services agreements. In addition, the Trustees recognized that the Investment Adviser was currently waiving fees with with regard to the Money Market Fund.
Counsel to the Trust’s Independent Trustees confirmed that the Trust’s Independent Trustees met previously and reviewed the written contract renewal materials provided by the Investment Adviser. He noted that the Independent Trustees had considered such materials in light of the aforementioned Gartenberg standards as well as criteria either set forth or discussed in the more recent Supreme Court decision in Jones v. Harris regarding the investment company contract renewal process under Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Independent Trustees made a variety of additional inquiries regarding such written materials to the Investment Adviser and the Subadvisers and representatives of the Investment Adviser and Subadvisers, respectively, discussed each matter raised.
After further discussion, analysis and review of the totality of the information presented, including the information set forth above and the other information considered by the Board of Trustees, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the Trust’s advisory fees (including applicable subadvisory fees) are fair and reasonable for each respective Fund portfolio and that renewal of

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its respective Advisory, Subadvisory and Services Agreements are in the best interests of each respective Fund portfolio and its shareholders.
In the course of their review of the contract renewal materials, the Board also reviewed and discussed with counsel the “Rule 12b-1” plans adopted by some of the Funds. Representatives of the Investment Adviser directed the Board to the written materials regarding these matters during the course of the Board’s consideration of the Rule 12b-1 plans. Finally, the Board also reviewed the Trust’s distribution agreements and the information provided in the written materials regarding the distributor as well as applicable Codes of Ethics.
FUND EXPENSES PAID BY SHAREHOLDERS
As a shareholder of the Funds, you pay no transaction costs, but do incur ongoing costs which include management fees; disinterested trustee fees; brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in connection with the acquisition or disposition of investments; costs of borrowing money; expenses for independent audits, taxes, and extraordinary expenses as approved by a majority of the disinterested trustees. The examples in the table that follows are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 invested for the six-month period ended December 31, 2013. Expenses paid during the period in the table below are equal to each Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half fiscal year period).

Actual Expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values using actual expenses and actual returns for the Funds. You may use the information in this table, 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 in the table for the Fund you own under the heading entitled “Actual” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

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CLASS I
 
CLASS II
Fund
Beginning
Account
Value
Ending
Account
Value
Annual
Expense
Ratio
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
 
Ending
Account
Value
Annual
Expense
Ratio
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
Conservative Allocation

$1,000


$1,059.40

0.31
%

$1.61

 

$1,058.00

0.56
%

$2.90

Moderate Allocation
1,000
1,097.00
0.31
%
1.64
 
1,095.60
0.56
%
2.96
Aggressive Allocation
1,000
1,131.10
0.31
%
1.67
 
1,129.70
0.56
%
3.01
Money Market
1,000
1,000.00
0.11
%
0.55
 
1,000.00
0.11
%
0.55
Core Bond
1,000
1000.30
0.56
%
2.82
 
999.00
0.81
%
4.08
High Income
1,000
1,054.70
0.76
%
3.94
 
1053.40
1.01
%
5.23
Diversified Income
1,000
1,077.20
0.71
%
3.72
 
1,075.80
0.96
%
5.02
Large Cap Value
1,000
1,144.10
0.61
%
3.30
 
1,142.60
0.86
%
4.64
Large Cap Growth
1,000
1,186.70
0.81
%
4.46
 
1,183.90
1.06
%
5.83
Mid Cap
1,000
1,149.90
0.91
%
4.93
 
1,148.40
1.16
%
6.28
Small Cap
1,000
1,165.40
1.12
%
6.11
 
1,163.90
1.37
%
7.47
International Stock
1,000
1,175.80
1.21
%
6.64
 
1,174.40
1.46
%
8.00
Madison Target Retirement 2020
1,000
1,070.20
0.30
%
1.57
 
 
 
 
Madison Target Retirement 2030
1,000
1,099.10
0.30
%
1.59
 
 
 
 
Madison Target Retirement 2040
1,000
1,114.70
0.30
%
1.60
 
 
 
 
Madison Target Retirement 2050
1,000
1,129.40
0.30
%
1.61
 
 
 
 
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. 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 Funds and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example of the Funds you own with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other similar funds.


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CLASS I
 
CLASS II
Fund
Beginning
Account
Value
Ending
Account
Value
Annual
Expense
Ratio
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
 
Ending
Account
Value
Annual
Expense
Ratio
Expenses
Paid
During
Period
Conservative Allocation

$1,000


$1,023.64

0.31
%

$1.58

 

$1,022.38

0.56
%

$2.85

Moderate Allocation
1,000
1,023.64
0.31
%
1.58
 
1,022.38
0.56
%
2.85
Aggressive Allocation
1,000
1,023.64
0.31
%
1.58
 
1,022.38
0.56
%
2.85
Money Market
1,000
1,024.65
0.11
%
0.56
 
1,024.65
0.11
%
0.56
Core Bond
1,000
1,022.38
0.56
%
2.85
 
1,021.12
0.81
%
4.13
High Income
1,000
1,021.37
0.76
%
3.87
 
1,020.11
1.01
%
5.14
Diversified Income
1,000
1,021.63
0.71
%
3.62
 
1,020.37
0.96
%
4.89
Large Cap Value
1,000
1,022.13
0.61
%
3.11
 
1,020.87
0.86
%
4.38
Large Cap Growth
1,000
1,021.12
0.81
%
4.13
 
1,019.86
1.06
%
5.40
Mid Cap
1,000
1,020.62
0.91
%
4.63
 
1,019.36
1.16
%
5.90
Small Cap
1,000
1,019.56
1.12
%
5.70
 
1,018.30
1.37
%
6.97
International Stock
1,000
1,019.11
1.21
%
6.16
 
1,017.85
1.46
%
7.43
Madison Target Retirement 2020
1,000
1,023.69
0.30
%
1.53
 
 
 
 
Madison Target Retirement 2030
1,000
1,023.69
0.30
%
1.53
 
 
 
 
Madison Target Retirement 2040
1,000
1,023.69
0.30
%
1.53
 
 
 
 
Madison Target Retirement 2050
1,000
1,023.69
0.30
%
1.53
 
 
 
 
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any separate account fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity or variable life insurance contracts, or retirement and pension plans that use the Funds. The information provided in the hypothetical example table is useful in comparing ongoing Fund costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these fees, charges or expenses were included, your costs would have been higher.
AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Form N-Q is available to shareholders at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Form N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington,

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DC. More information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090. Form N-Q and other information about the Trust are available on the EDGAR database on the SEC’s Internet site at www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may also be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following email address: publicinfo@sec.gov, or by writing the SEC’s Public Reference Section, Washington, DC 20549-0102.
PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RECORDS
A description of the policies and procedures used by the Trust to vote proxies related to portfolio securities is available to shareholders at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and is also located in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information. The proxy voting records for the Trust for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available to shareholders at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
PROXY VOTING RESULTS
A special meeting of the Ultra Series International Stock Fund shareholders was held on December 27, 2013, at which time, shareholders approved changing the Fund’s subadviser.  Accordingly, NorthRoad Capital Management LLC became subadviser for the International Stock Fund effective December 31, 2013, replacing Lazard Asset Management, LLC.  The voting results are described below:
FOR: 91.426%
AGAINST: 3.292%
ABSTAIN: 5.282%
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
While investments in securities have been keystones in wealth building and management, at times these investments have produced surprises. Those who enjoyed growth and income of their investments generally were rewarded for the risks they took by investing in the markets. Although the Investment Adviser seeks to appropriately address and manage the risks identified and disclosed to you in connection with the management of the securities in the Funds, you should understand that the very nature of the securities markets includes the possibility that there may be additional risks of which we are not aware. We certainly seek to identify all applicable risks and then appropriately address the, take appropriate action to reasonably manage them and, of course, to make you aware of them so you can determine if they exceed your risk tolerance. Nevertheless, the often volatile

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nature of the securities markets and the global economy in which we work suggests that the risk of the unknown is something to consider in connection with an investment in securities. Unforeseen events could under certain circumstances produce a material loss of the value of some or all of the securities we manage for you in the Funds.
One of our most important responsibilities as investment company managers is to communicate with shareholders in an open and direct manner. Some of our comments in our letters to shareholders are based on current management expectations and are considered “forward-looking statements.” Actual future results, however, may prove to be different from our expectations. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “estimate,” ”may,” ”will,” ”expect,””believe,” ”plan” and other similar terms. We cannot promise future returns. Our opinions are a reflection of our best judgment at the time this report is compiled, and we disclaim any obligation to update or after forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
TAX INFORMATION
Foreign Tax Credit: The International Stock Fund expects to make an election under Internal Revenue Code Section 853 to pass through foreign taxes paid by the Fund to its shareholders. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the total amount of foreign taxes that is expected to pass through to shareholders and foreign source income for information reporting purposes will be $225,957 (all of which represents taxes withheld) and $2,701,897, respectively.
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction: For the taxable year ended December 31, 2013, the following percentage of income dividends paid by the Fund qualify for the dividends received deduction available to corporations:
Fund
Percentage
 
Fund
Percentage
Large Cap Value Fund
100.00%
 
Aggressive Allocation Fund
28.22%
Diversified Income Fund
63.30%
 
Small Cap Fund
100.00%
Large Cap Growth Fund
81.75%
 
Madison Target Retirement 2020 Fund
3.77%
Mid Cap Fund
100.00%
 
Madison Target Retirement 2030 Fund
6.43%
Conservative Allocation Fund
9.51%
 
Madison Target Retirement 2040 Fund
7.25%
Moderate Allocation Fund
14.72%
 
Madison Target Retirement 2050 Fund
8.90%

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The address of each Trustee and officer is 550 Science Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53711, except for Mr. Mason for which it is 8777 N. Gainey Center Drive, #220, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. The Statement of Additional Information, which includes additional information about the trustees and officers, is available at no cost on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by calling CMFG Life Insurance Company at 1-800-798-5500.
Interested Trustees and Officers
Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s) and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Portfolios
Overseen in
Fund Complex by Director/Trustee
1
Other Directorships Held by Director/Trustee During Past Five Years
Katherine L. Frank2  
1960
Trustee and President,
2009 - Present
Madison Investment Holdings, Inc. (“MIH”) (affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison), Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, 2010 - Present; Managing Director and Vice President, 1986 - 2010
Madison Asset Management, LLC (“Madison”), Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, 2010 - Present; Vice President, 2004 - 2010
Madison Investment Advisors, LLC (“MIA”) (affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison), Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, 2010 - Present; President, 1996 - 2010
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund (closed end fund), President, 2005 - Present; Madison Funds (21) (mutual funds), President, 2009 - Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (closed end fund), President, December 2012 - Present
38
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, 2005 - Present;
Madison Funds (21), 2009 - Present

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Jay R. Sekelsky
1959
Vice President, 2009 - Present
MIH, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, 2010 - Present; Managing Director and Vice President, 1990 - 2010
Madison, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, 2010 - Present
MIA, Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer, 2010 - Present; Vice President, 1996 - 2010
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, Vice President, 2005 - Present; Madison Funds (21), Vice President, 2009 - Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, Vice President, December 2012 - Present
N/A
N/A

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Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s) and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Portfolios
Overseen in
Fund Complex by Director/Trustee
1
Other Directorships Held by Director/Trustee During Past Five Years
Paul Lefurgey
1964
Vice President, 2009 - Present
MIH, Executive Director and Head of Fixed Income Investments, 2013 - Present; Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Investments,
2005 - 2013; Madison and MIA, Executive Director and Head of Fixed Income Investments, 2013 - Present; Managing Director and Head of Fixed Income Investments, 2010 - 2013
MEMBERS Capital Advisors, Inc. (“MCA”) (investment advisory firm), Madison, WI, Vice President, 2003 - 2005
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, Vice President, 2010 - Present; Madison Funds (21), Vice President, 2009 - Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, Vice President, December 2012 - Present
N/A
N/A
Greg D. Hoppe
1969
Treasurer,
2009 - Present
MIH and MIA, Vice President, 1999 - Present; Madison, Vice President, 2009 - Present
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, Treasurer, 2009 - Present; Chief Financial Officer, 2005 - 2009; Madison Funds (21), Treasurer,
2009 - Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, Treasurer, December 2012 - Present
N/A
N/A

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Holly S. Baggot
1960
Secretary,
1999 - Present
Assistant Treasurer,
1999 - 2007; 2009 - Present

MIH and MIA, Vice President, 2010 - Present; Madison, Vice President, 2009 - Present; MFD Distributor, LLC (“MFD”) (an affiliated brokerage firm of Madison), Vice President, 2012 - Present
MCA, Director-Mutual Funds, 2008-2009; Director-Mutual Fund Operations, 2006-2008; Operations Officer-Mutual Funds, 2005-2006; Senior Manager-Product & Fund Operations, 2001-2005
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, 2010 - Present; Madison Funds (21), Secretary, 1999-Present and Treasurer, 2008-2009 and Assistant Treasurer, 1997-2007 and 2009-Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, December 2012 - Present
N/A
N/A











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Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s) and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Portfolios
Overseen in
Fund Complex by Director/Trustee
1
Other Directorships Held by Director/Trustee During Past Five Years
W. Richard Mason
1960
Chief
Compliance Officer,
Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary,
2009 - Present
MIH, MIA, Madison and Madison Scottsdale, LC (an affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison), Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Counsel, 2009 - Present; General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, 1996 - 2009
MFD, Principal, 1998 - Present; Concord Asset Management, LLC (“Concord”) (an affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison), General Counsel, 1996 - 2009; NorthRoad Capital Management LLC (“NorthRoad”) (an affiliated investment advisory firm of Madison), Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Counsel,
2011 - Present
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present; Secretary, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, 2005 - 2009; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary, December
2012 - Present
Madison Funds (21), Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary,
2009 - Present
N/A
N/A

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Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s) and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Portfolios
Overseen in
Fund Complex by Director/Trustee
1
Other Directorships Held by Director/Trustee During Past Five Years
Pamela M. Krill
1966
General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary,
2009 - Present
MIH, MIA, Madison, Madison Scottsdale, LC, MFD, and Concord, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, 2009 - Present
NorthRoad, General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer, 2011 - Present
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, 2010 - Present; Madison Funds (21), General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, 2009 - Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, December 2012 - Present
CUNA Mutual Insurance Society (insurance company with affiliated investment advisory, brokerage and mutual fund operations), Madison, WI, Managing Associate General Counsel-Securities & Investments, 2007 - 2009
Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. (law firm), Madison and Milwaukee, WI, Partner/Shareholder, Securities Practice Group, 1994-2007
N/A
N/A


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1
As of the date of this report, the fund complex consists of Madison Funds with 21 portfolios, the Ultra Series Fund with 16 portfolios, the Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund (a closed-end fund) and the Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (closed end fund) (“MCN”), for a grand total of 39 separate portfolios in the fund complex. Not every Trustee is a member of the Board of Trustees of every fund in the fund complex, as noted above.
2
“Interested person” as defined in the 1940 Act. Considered an interested Trustee because of the position held with the investment adviser of Madison Funds.

Independent Trustees
Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s) and Length of Time Served1
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Portfolios
Overseen in
Fund Complex by Director/ Trustee
2
Other Directorships Held by Director/Trustee During Past Five Years
Philip E. Blake
1944
Trustee,
2009 - Present
Retired Investor
Lee Enterprises, Inc (news and advertising publisher), Madison, WI, Vice President, 1998 - 2001
Madison Newspapers, Inc., Madison, WI, President and Chief Executive Officer,
1993 - 2000
39
Edgewood College, 2003 - Present; Chairman of the Board, 2010 - 2012
Nerites Corporation (technology company), 2004 - 2013
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, 2005 - Present; Madison Funds (21), 2009 - Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, 2005-Aug 2009, and December 2012 - Present
James R.
Imhoff, Jr.
1944
Trustee,
2009 - Present
First Weber Group (real estate brokers), Madison, WI, Chief Executive Officer, 1996 - Present
39
Park Bank, 1978 - Present
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, 2005 - Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, 2005 - Present; Madison Funds (21), 2009 - Present

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Steven P. Riege
1954
Trustee,
2005 - Present
Ovation Leadership (management consulting), Milwaukee, WI, Owner/President, 2001 - Present
Robert W. Baird & Company (financial services), Milwaukee, WI, Senior Vice President-Marketing and Vice President-Human Resources, 1986 - 2001
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Forward Service Corporation (employment training non-profit),
2010 - Present
Stanek Tool Corp., 1990 - Present
Madison Funds (21), 2005 - Present
Richard E.
Struthers
1952
Trustee, 2004 - Present
Clearwater Capital Management (investment advisory firm), Minneapolis, MN, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, 1998 - Present
Park Nicollet Health Services, Minneapolis, MN, Chairman, Finance and Investment Committee, 2006 - 2012
IAI Mutual Funds, Minneapolis, MN, President and Director, 1992-1997
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Park Nicolet Health Services, 2001 - 2012
HealthPartners, 2013 - Present
Madison Funds (21), 2004 - Present

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Ultra Series Fund | December 31, 2013
Ultra Series Fund’s Trustees and Officers

Name and
Year of Birth
Position(s) and Length of Time Served1
Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Portfolios
Overseen in
Fund Complex by Director/ Trustee
2
Other Directorships Held by Director/Trustee During Past Five Years
Lorence D. Wheeler
1938
Trustee, 2009 - Present
Retired investor
Credit Union Benefits Services, Inc. (a provider of retirement plans and related services for credit union employees nationwide), Madison, WI, President, 1986 - 1997
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Grand Mountain Bank FSB and Grand Mountain Bancshares, Inc. 2003 - Present
Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund, 2005 - Present; Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, 2005 - Present; Madison Funds (21), 2009 - Present

1
Independent Trustees serve in such capacity until reaching the age of 76, unless retirement is waived by unanimous vote of the remaining Trustees on an annual basis.
2
As of the date of this report, the fund complex consists of Madison Funds with 21 portfolios, the Ultra Series Fund with 16 portfolios, the Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund (a closed-end fund) and the Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund (closed end fund) (“MCN”), for a grand total of 39 separate portfolios in the fund complex. Not every Trustee is a member of the Board of Trustees of every fund in the fund complex, as noted above.


SEC File Number: 811-04815

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
 
 
(a) The Trust has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Trust’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Trust or a third party.
 
(c) The code was not amended during the year covered by this report. 
 
(d) The Trust granted no waivers from the code during the period covered by this report.
 
(f) Any person may obtain a complete copy of the code without charge by calling the Adviser at 800-767-0300 and requesting a copy of "the Ultra Series Fund Sarbanes Oxley Code of Ethics."
 
 
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
 
Philip Blake, an “independent” Trustee and a member of the Trust’s audit committee, serves as the Trust’s audit committee financial expert among the five independent Trustees who so qualify to serve in that capacity was elected to serve in such capacity at the Trust’s July 24, 2013 meeting, replacing James Imhoff who had previously serviced in such capacity.  
 
 
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
 
(a) Audit Fees. Total audit fees paid (or to be paid) to the registrant's principal accountant for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively were $275,500 ($468,500 including the Madison Funds (formerly known as MEMBERS Mutual Funds, an affiliated registered investment company ("MMF")), the Madison Strategic Sector Premium Fund and the Madison Covered Call & Equity Strategy Fund, all affiliated investment companies “together, the “Affiliated Funds”) and $298,000 ($405,500 including the Madison Funds). 
 
(b) Audit-Related Fees.  Not applicable.
 
(c) Tax-Fees.  The Audit Committee has pre-approved, as required by Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X, 100% of the services described in this Item 4(b) through (d).

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For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the aggregate fees for professional services rendered by Deloitte & Touche for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning for such fiscal years totaled $30,800 (budgeted) and $38,460 (budgeted), respectively.
 
In the scope of services comprising the fees disclosed under this Item 4(c) were the following services:
 
-Review and sign as signature preparer for U.S. Income Tax Return for Regulated Investment Companies, Form 1120-RIC and the Return of Excise Tax on Undistributed Income of Regulated Investment Companies, Form 8613.
 
(d) All Other Fees. Not applicable.
 
(e) (1) Before any accountant is engaged by the registrant to render audit or non-audit services, the engagement must be approved by the audit committee as contemplated by paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01of Regulation S-X.
 
     (2) The Audit Committee has pre-approved, as required by Rule 2-01(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X, 100% of the services described in this Item 4(b) through (d), which such services are described above.
 
(f) Not applicable.
 
(g) Not applicable.
 
(h) Not applicable.
 
 
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
 
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 6. Schedule of Investments
 
Schedule included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
 
 
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
 

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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 Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
 
Not applicable.
 
 
Item 10.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
 
The Trust does not normally hold shareholder meetings.  There have been no changes to the Trust's procedures during the period covered by this report.
 
 
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
 
(a) The Trust’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer determined that the Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act")) are effective, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within 90 days of the date of this report. There were no significant changes in the Trust’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. The officers identified no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses.
 
(b) There were no changes in the Trust's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Trust's internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
Item 12. Exhibits.
 
(a)(1) Code of ethics referred to in Item 2.
 

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(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act.
 
(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act.
 

 
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.
 
Ultra Series Fund
 
 
By: (signature)
W. Richard Mason, Chief Compliance Officer
Date: February 26, 2014
 
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: (signature)
Katherine L. Frank, President and Principal Executive Officer
Date: February 26, 2014
 
 
By: (signature)
Greg Hoppe, Principal Financial Officer
Date: February 26, 2014

 
 

 

 


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