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For our shareholders, we recognize the importance of Aetna’s
accomplishments in terms of fi nancial results. But we also believe our
shareholders care about how we achieve those results — how we make
a diff erence for the people we serve.
For millions of members, doing business with Aetna means helping
them achieve better health, return to good health after an illness or
gain peace of mind, knowing they are protected fi nancially from health-
related risks. For employers, physicians and public policy leaders,
working with Aetna means having a partner that is committed to
making the whole system work better for everyone. For our fellow
citizens in the communities where we work, it means the presence of
a socially responsible corporate citizen.
At Aetna, we live by a set of core values that puts the people who use
our services at the center of everything we do. Running our business
in a manner that is consistent with our values has solidifi ed our position
as a respected leader and brand in our industry. In fact, we recently
topped Fortune magazine’s 2008 Most Admired Companies list among
health care insurance and managed care companies. I believe this ranking
is a tribute to the quality and hard work of our employees.
The difference we made for our shareholders
2007 was another strong year for Aetna in terms of delivering results for
our shareholders.  e fi nancial highlights included:
■ Our revenues increased 10 percent over 2006, to $27.6 billion.
■ Operating earnings per share increased 20 percent over 2006,
to $3.49 per share.
■ Organic net medical membership increased by 730,000 members.
■ Our total medical membership grew to nearly 17 million members,
including members from the strategic acquisitions of Schaller Anderson
and Goodhealth Worldwide.
■ Aetna’s market capitalization increased by $6.4 billion, or 29 percent,
from Dec. 31, 2006, to Dec. 31, 2007.
Running our business in a manner that is consistent with our
values has solidifi ed our position as a respected leader and brand
in our industry.
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People
who use our
services
The values we believe
in at Aetna