PIMCO Equity Series VIT NCSR Certified annual shareholder report (management investment company)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number: 811-22376

PIMCO Equity Series VIT

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

650 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

(Address of principal executive office)

Bijal Y. Parikh

Treasurer (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)

PIMCO Equity Series VIT

650 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

(Name and address of agent for service)

Copies to:

Adam T. Teufel

Dechert LLP

1900 K Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (888) 877-4626

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2023

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

Item 1.

Reports to Shareholders.

The following is a copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”) (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

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PIMCO StocksPLUS® Global Portfolio

Not applicable to the Registrant.

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PIMCO EQUITY SERIES VIT^®

Annual Report

December 31, 2023

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio

Table of Contents



	Page


Market Insights		2

Important Information About the PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		3

Portfolio Summary		8

Expense Example		10

Financial Highlights		12

Statement of Assets and Liabilities		14

Statement of Operations		15

Statements of Changes in Net Assets		16

Schedule of Investments		17

Notes to Financial Statements		25

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm		44

Glossary		45

Distribution Information		46

Federal Income Tax Information		47

Management of the Trust		48

Privacy Policy		51

Approval of Investment Advisory Contract and Other Agreements		52

This material is authorized for use only when preceded or accompanied by the current PIMCO Equity Series VIT (the “Trust”) prospectus for the Portfolio. The variable product prospectus may be obtained by contacting your Investment Consultant.


Market Insights

Dear Shareholder,

This annual report covers the 12-month reporting period ended December 31, 2023 (the “reporting period”). On the subsequent pages, you will find details regarding investment results and a discussion of certain factors that affected performance during the reporting period.

The global economy continued to grow despite inflation that remains elevated, interest rate increases, tighter credit conditions, and geopolitical concerns affecting many countries. This resilience was particularly evident in the United States (“U.S.”). In contrast, some European economies recently experienced relatively flat growth.

Central banks slowed interest rate hikes

Inflation eased over the reporting period, and several bank officials suggested that central banks may slow aggressive interest-rate hikes. From March 2022 through July 2023, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate a total of 5.25 percentage points. In September, November and December 2023, the Fed did not increase interest rates. In December 2023, Fed communications conveyed a belief that the policy rate may be likely at or near its peak for the tightening cycle. From July 2022 through September 2023, the European Central Bank (“ECB”) raised its deposit facility overnight rate a total of 4.50 percentage points and then held rates steady at its October and December 2023 meetings. Meanwhile, from December 2019 through July 2023, the Bank of England (“BoE”) raised its Bank Rate a total of 5.15 percentage points and then held rates steady in September, November and December 2023. Both the ECB and BoE acknowledged the possibility of rate cuts in 2024.

Mixed financial market returns

The yield on the benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury increased during the reporting period. In many other developed markets, yields on 10-year government bonds fluctuated. Overall, the global bond market rallied toward the end of 2023, bolstered by central bank officials’ policy pronouncements signaling a possible end to monetary tightening. During the reporting period, lower-rated global bonds generally outperformed their higher-rated counterparts. Global equities rallied sharply, while commodities were mixed given economic uncertainties. The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen, but fell relative to the euro and British pound.

We continue to work diligently to navigate dynamic global markets and manage the assets that you have entrusted with us. We encourage you to speak with your financial advisor about your goals and visit global.pimco.com for our latest insights.

Sincerely,

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Peter G. Strelow

Chairman of the Board

PIMCO Equity Series VIT



Total Returns of Certain Asset Classes for the Period Ended December 31, 2023

Asset Class (as measured by, currency)		12-Month

U.S. large cap equities (S&P 500 Index, USD)		26.29%

Global equities (MSCI World Index, USD)		23.79%

European equities (MSCI Europe Index, EUR)		15.83%

Emerging market equities (MSCI Emerging Markets Index, EUR)		9.83%

Japanese equities (Nikkei 225 Index, JPY)		30.90%

Emerging market local bonds (JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets Global Diversified Index, USD Unhedged)		12.70%

Emerging market external debt (JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index (EMBI) Global, USD Hedged)		10.45%

Below investment grade bonds (ICE BofAML Developed Markets High Yield Constrained Index, USD Hedged)		13.78%

Global investment grade credit bonds (Bloomberg Global Aggregate Credit Index, USD Hedged)		8.68%

Fixed-rate, local currency government debt of investment grade countries (Bloomberg Global Treasury Index, USD Hedged)		6.72%

Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Unless otherwise noted, index returns reflect the reinvestment of income distributions and capital gains, if any, but do not reflect fees, brokerage commissions or other expenses of investing. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. There is no guarantee that these investment strategies will work under all market conditions or are appropriate for all investors and each investor should evaluate their ability to invest for the long-term, especially during periods of downturn in the market. Outlook and strategies are subject to change without notice.


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Important Information About the PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio

PIMCO Equity Series VIT (the “Trust”) is an open-end management investment company that includes the PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio (the “Portfolio”). The Portfolio is only available as a funding vehicle under variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts issued by insurance companies (“Variable Contracts”). Individuals may not purchase shares of the Portfolio directly. Shares of the Portfolio also may be sold to qualified pension and retirement plans outside of the separate account context.

The Portfolio may invest in both fixed income instruments and equity securities. We believe that such a portfolio has an important role to play in a well-diversified investment portfolio. Among other things, equity securities may decline in value due to both real and perceived general market, economic, and industry conditions. The values of equity securities, such as common stocks and preferred stocks, have historically risen and fallen in periodic cycles and may decline due to general market conditions, which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. Equity securities may also decline due to factors that affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages, increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. In addition, the value of an equity security may decline for a number of reasons that directly relate to the issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services, as well as the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer and the value of its assets. Different types of equity securities may react differently to these developments and a change in the financial condition of a single issuer may affect securities markets as a whole.

During a general downturn in the securities markets, multiple asset classes, including equity securities, may decline in value simultaneously. The market price of equity securities owned by the Portfolio may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably. Equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities and common stocks generally have the greatest appreciation and depreciation potential of all equity securities.

It is important to note, however, that in an environment where interest rates may trend upward, rising rates would negatively impact the performance of certain funds, and fixed income securities and other instruments held by the Portfolio are likely to decrease in value. A wide variety of factors can cause interest rates or yields of U.S. Treasury securities (or yields of other types of bonds) to rise (e.g., central bank monetary policies, inflation rates, general economic conditions, etc.). In addition, changes in interest rates can be sudden and unpredictable,

and there is no guarantee that management will anticipate such movement accurately. The Portfolio may lose money as a result of movements in interest rates.

As of the date of this report, interest rates in the United States and many parts of the world, including certain European countries, continue to increase. In efforts to combat inflation, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates multiple times in 2022 and 2023. Thus, the Portfolio currently faces a heightened level of risk associated with rising interest rates and/or bond yields. This could be driven by a variety of factors, including but not limited to central bank monetary policies, changing inflation or real growth rates, general economic conditions, increasing bond issuances or reduced market demand for low yielding investments. Further, while bond markets have steadily grown over the past three decades, dealer inventories of corporate bonds are near historic lows in relation to market size. As a result, there has been a significant reduction in the ability of dealers to “make markets.”

Bond funds and individual bonds with a longer duration (a measure used to determine the sensitivity of a security’s price to changes in interest rates) tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities or funds with shorter durations. All of the factors mentioned above, individually or collectively, could lead to increased volatility and/or lower liquidity in the fixed income markets or negatively impact the Portfolio’s performance or cause the Portfolio to incur losses. As a result, the Portfolio may experience increased shareholder redemptions, which, among other things, could further reduce the net assets of the Portfolio.

The Portfolio may be subject to various risks as described in the Portfolio’s prospectus and in the Principal and Other Risks in the Notes to Financial Statements.

Classifications of the Portfolio’s portfolio holdings in this report are made according to financial reporting standards. The classification of a particular portfolio holding as shown in the Allocation Breakdown and Schedule of Investments sections of this report may differ from the classification used for the Portfolio’s compliance calculations, including those used in the Portfolio’s prospectus, investment objectives, regulatory, and other investment limitations and policies, which may be based on different asset class, sector or geographical classifications. The Portfolio is separately monitored for compliance with respect to prospectus and regulatory requirements.

The geographical classification of foreign (non-U.S.) securities in this report, if any, are classified by the country of incorporation of a holding. In certain instances, a security’s country of incorporation may be different from its country of economic exposure.

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Important Information About the PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		(Cont.)

In February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. As a result, Russia and other countries, persons and entities that have provided material aid to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, have been the subject of economic sanctions and import and export controls imposed by countries throughout the world, including the United States. Such measures have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on the Russian, Belarusian and other securities and economies, which may, in turn, negatively impact the Portfolio. The extent, duration and impact of Russia’s military action in Ukraine, related sanctions and retaliatory actions are difficult to ascertain, but could be significant and have severe adverse effects on the region, including significant adverse effects on the regional, European and global economies and the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas, as well as other sectors. Further, the Portfolio may have investments in securities and instruments that are economically tied to the region and may have been negatively impacted by the sanctions and counter-sanctions by Russia, including declines in value and reductions in liquidity. The sanctions may cause the Portfolio to sell portfolio holdings at a disadvantageous time or price or to continue to hold investments that the Portfolio may no longer seek to hold. PIMCO will continue to actively manage these positions in the best interests of the Portfolio and its shareholders.

The United States’ enforcement of restrictions on U.S. investments in certain issuers and tariffs on goods from certain other countries has contributed to and may continue to contribute to international trade tensions and may impact portfolio securities. The United States’ enforcement of sanctions or other similar measures on various Russian entities and persons, and the Russian government’s response, may also negatively impact securities and instruments that are economically tied to Russia.

The Portfolio may invest in certain instruments that rely in some fashion upon the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR was traditionally an average interest rate, determined by the ICE Benchmark Administration, that banks charge one another for the use of short-term money. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has announced plans to ultimately phase out the use of LIBOR. Although the transition process away from LIBOR for many instruments has been completed, some LIBOR use is continuing and there are potential effects related to the transition away from LIBOR or continued use of LIBOR on the Portfolio, or on certain instruments in which the Portfolio invests, which can be difficult to ascertain, and may vary depending on factors that include, but are not limited to: (i) existing fallback or termination provisions in individual contracts and (ii) whether, how and when industry participants adopt new reference rates for affected instruments. The transition of investments from LIBOR to a replacement rate as a result of amendment, application of existing

fallbacks, statutory requirements or otherwise may also result in a reduction in the value of certain instruments held by the Portfolio or a reduction in the effectiveness of related Portfolio transactions such as hedges. In addition, an instrument’s transition to a replacement rate could result in variations in the reported yields of the Portfolio that holds such instrument. Any such effects of the transition away from LIBOR, as well as other unforeseen effects, could result in losses to the Portfolio.

U.S. and global markets recently have experienced increased volatility, including as a result of the recent failures of certain U.S. and non-U.S. banks, which could be harmful to the Portfolio and issuers in which it invests. For example, if a bank at which the Portfolio or issuer has an account fails, any cash or other assets in bank or custody accounts, which may be substantial in size, could be temporarily inaccessible or permanently lost by the Portfolio or issuer. If a bank that provides a subscription line credit facility, asset-based facility, other credit facility and/or other services to an issuer or to a fund fails, the issuer or fund could be unable to draw funds under its credit facilities or obtain replacement credit facilities or other services from other lending institutions with similar terms.

Issuers in which the Portfolio may invest can be affected by volatility in the banking sector. Even if banks used by issuers in which the Portfolio invests remain solvent, continued volatility in the banking sector could contribute to, cause or intensify an economic recession, increase the costs of capital and banking services or result in the issuers being unable to obtain or refinance indebtedness at all or on as favorable terms as could otherwise have been obtained. Conditions in the banking sector are evolving, and the scope of any potential impacts to the Portfolio and issuers, both from market conditions and also potential legislative or regulatory responses, are uncertain. Such conditions and responses, as well as a changing interest rate environment, can contribute to decreased market liquidity and erode the value of certain holdings, including those of U.S. and non-U.S. banks. Continued market volatility and uncertainty and/or a downturn in market and economic and financial conditions, as a result of developments in the banking sector or otherwise (including as a result of delayed access to cash or credit facilities), could have an adverse impact on the Portfolio and issuers in which it invests.

On the Portfolio Summary page in this Shareholder Report, the Average Annual Total Return table and Cumulative Returns chart measure performance assuming that any dividend and capital gain distributions were reinvested. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on (i) Portfolio distributions or (ii) the redemption of Portfolio shares. The Cumulative Returns chart reflects only Institutional Class performance. Performance may vary by share class based on each class’s expense ratios. The Portfolio measures its


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performance against at least one broad-based securities market index (benchmark index). The benchmark indexes do not take into account fees, expenses, or taxes. The Portfolio’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. There is no assurance that the Portfolio, even if the Portfolio has experienced high or unusual performance for one or more periods, will experience similar levels of performance in the future. High performance is defined as a significant increase in either 1) the Portfolio’s total return in excess of that of the Portfolio’s benchmark between reporting periods or 2) the Portfolio’s total return

in excess of the Portfolio’s historical returns between reporting periods. Unusual performance is defined as a significant change in the Portfolio’s performance as compared to one or more previous reporting periods. Historical performance for the Portfolio or a share class thereof may have been positively impacted by fee waivers or expense limitations in place during some or all of the periods shown, if applicable. Future performance (including total return or yield) and distributions may be negatively impacted by the expiration or reduction of any such fee waivers or expense limitations.

The following table discloses the inception dates of the Portfolio and its share classes along with the Portfolio’s diversification status as of period end:

Portfolio Name

Portfolio

Inception

Institutional

Class

Administrative
Class

Advisor

Class

Diversification

Status

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio

04/14/10

—

04/14/10

Diversified

An investment in the Portfolio is not a bank deposit and is not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on investments in the Portfolio.

The Trustees are responsible generally for overseeing the management of the Trust. The Trustees authorize the Trust to enter into service agreements with the Adviser, the Distributor, the Administrator and other service providers in order to provide, and in some cases authorize service providers to procure through other parties, necessary or desirable services on behalf of the Trust and the Portfolio. Shareholders are not parties to or third-party beneficiaries of such service agreements. Neither this Portfolio’s prospectus nor summary prospectus, the Trust’s Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”), any contracts filed as exhibits to the Trust’s registration statement, nor any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings

(including this report) from or on behalf of the Trust or the Portfolio creates a contract between or among any shareholder of the Portfolio, on the one hand, and the Trust, the Portfolio, a service provider to the Trust or the Portfolio, and/or the Trustees or officers of the Trust, on the other hand. The Trustees (or the Trust and its officers, service providers or other delegates acting under authority of the Trustees) may amend the most recent prospectus or use a new prospectus, summary prospectus or SAI with respect to the Portfolio or the Trust, and/or amend, file and/or issue any other communications, disclosure documents or regulatory filings, and may amend or enter into any contracts to which the Trust or the Portfolio is a party, and interpret the investment objectives, policies, restrictions and contractual provisions applicable to the Portfolio, without shareholder input or approval, except in circumstances in which shareholder approval is specifically required by law (such as changes to fundamental investment policies) or where a shareholder approval requirement is specifically disclosed in the Trust’s then-current prospectus or SAI.

PIMCO has adopted written proxy voting policies and procedures (“Proxy Policy”) as required by Rule 206(4)-6 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Proxy Policy has been adopted by the Trust as the policies and procedures that PIMCO will use when voting proxies on behalf of the Portfolio. A description of the policies and procedures that PIMCO uses to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities of the Portfolio, and information about how the Portfolio voted proxies relating to portfolio securities held during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30, are available without charge, upon request, by calling the Trust at (888) 87-PIMCO, on the Portfolio’s website at www.pimco.com/pvit, and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

The Portfolio files portfolio holdings information with the SEC on Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Portfolio’s complete schedule of securities holdings as of the end of each fiscal quarter will be made available to the public on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on PIMCO’s website at www.pimco.com/pvit, and will be made available, upon request, by calling PIMCO at (888) 87-PIMCO.

SEC rules allow the Portfolio to fulfill its obligation to deliver shareholder reports to investors by providing access to such reports online free of charge and by mailing a notice that the report is electronically available. Investors may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge by contacting their insurance company. Any election to receive reports in paper will apply to all portfolio companies available under the investor’s contract at the insurance company.

In May 2022, the SEC proposed a framework that would require certain registered portfolios (such as the Portfolio) to disclose their environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing practices. Among other things, the proposed requirements would mandate that

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Important Information About the PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		(Cont.)

portfolios meeting three pre-defined classifications (i.e., integrated, ESG focused and/or impact funds) provide prospectus and shareholder report disclosure related to the ESG factors, criteria and processes used in managing the portfolio. The proposal’s impact on the Portfolio will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

In October 2022, the SEC adopted changes to the mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will impact the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Portfolio must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of its shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically.

In November 2022, the SEC proposed rule amendments which, among other things, would require funds to adopt swing pricing in order to mitigate dilution of shareholders’ interests in a fund by requiring the adjustment of fund net asset value per share to pass on costs stemming from shareholder purchase or redemption activity. In addition the proposed rule would amend the liquidity rule framework. The proposal’s impact on the Portfolio will not be known unless and until any final rulemaking is adopted.

In November 2022, the SEC adopted amendments to Form N-PX under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, to improve the utility to investors of proxy voting information reported by mutual funds, ETFs and certain other funds. The rule amendments will expand the scope of funds’ Form N-PX reporting obligations, subject managers to Form N-PX reporting obligations for “Say on Pay” votes, enhance Form N-PX disclosures, permit joint reporting by funds, managers and affiliated managers on Form N-PX; and require website availability of fund proxy voting records. The amendments will become effective on July 1, 2024. Funds and managers will be required to file their first reports covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 on amended Form N-PX by August 31, 2024.

the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion).


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PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio

Cumulative Returns Through December 31, 2023

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$10,000 invested at the end of the month when the Portfolio’s Institutional Class commenced operations.

Investment Objective and Strategy Overview

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) seeks total return which exceeds that of its secondary benchmark index, the 50% S&P 500 Index/50% MSCI EAFE Net Dividend Index (USD Unhedged), consistent with prudent investment management by investing under normal circumstances in S&P 500 Index derivatives and MSCI Europe Australasia Far East (“EAFE”) Net Dividend Index (USD Unhedged) derivatives, backed by a portfolio of Fixed Income Instruments. “Fixed Income Instruments” include bonds, debt securities and other similar instruments issued by various U.S. and non-U.S. public- or private-sector entities. The Portfolio may invest in common stocks, options, futures, options on futures and swaps. Portfolio strategies may change from time to time. Please refer to the Portfolio’s current prospectus for more information regarding the Portfolio’s strategy.



Average Annual Total Return for the period ended December 31, 2023

		1 Year		5 Years		10 Years		Portfolio Inception (04/14/2010)
	PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio Institutional Class		23.02%		11.69%		6.69%		6.84%
	PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio Advisor Class		22.84%		11.41%		6.42%		6.58%
	MSCI World Index^±		23.79%		12.80%		8.60%		9.13%
	50% MSCI EAFE Index/50% S&P 500 Index^±±		22.26%		11.95%		8.17%		8.95%

All Portfolio returns are net of fees and expenses and include applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations. Absent any applicable fee waivers and/or expense limitations, performance would have been lower and there can be no assurance that any such waivers or limitations will continue in the future.

^± The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. The MSCI World Index consists of a group of developed market country indices.

^±± The benchmark is a blend of 50% MSCI EAFE Index/50% S&P 500 Index. MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index of issuers in countries of Europe, Australia, and the Far East represented in U.S. Dollars on a unhedged basis. It is not possible to invest directly in the index. S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged market index generally considered representative of the stock market as a whole. The Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the U.S. equities market.

It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index.

Performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee or a reliable indicator of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than performance shown. Investment return and the principal value of an investment will fluctuate. Shares may be worth more or less than original cost when redeemed. The Portfolio’s performance does not reflect the deduction of additional charges and expenses imposed in connection with investing in Variable Contracts, which will reduce returns. Differences in the Portfolio’s performance versus the index and related attribution information with respect to particular categories of securities or individual positions may be attributable, in part, to differences in the prices of individual positions (which may be sourced from different pricing vendors or other sources) used by the Portfolio and the index. For performance current to the most recent month-end, visit www.pimco.com or via (888) 87-PIMCO.

The Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the Portfolio’s currently-effective prospectus (as of the date of this report), were 0.66% for Institutional Class shares and 0.91% for Advisor Class shares. See Financial Highlights for actual expense ratios as of the end of the period covered by this report.


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Geographic Breakdown as of December 31, 2023^†^§


United States							55.5%
Short-Term Instruments							29.9%
Cayman Islands							9.7%
United Kingdom							1.1%
Other							3.8%

^† % of Investments, at value.

^§ Geographic Breakdown and % of Investments exclude securities sold short and financial derivative instruments, if any.

Portfolio Insights

The following affected performance (on a gross basis) during the reporting period:

The Portfolio’s exposure to equity index derivatives linked to the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index, contributed to absolute returns, as the Portfolio’s benchmark, the MSCI World Net Total Return Index, returned 23.79%.

The Portfolio’s bond alpha strategy contributed to returns. Highlights about the drivers of performance include the following:

Long exposure to investment grade corporate credit contributed to returns, as spreads tightened.

Holdings of collateralized loan obligations contributed to returns, as the value of these bonds increased and spreads posted positive carry.

Long exposure to U.S. interest rates detracted from returns, as interest rates increased while Portfolio exposure was elevated in the first half of the year.

Long exposure to Additional Tier 1 bonds detracted from performance, as the value of these bonds decreased.

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Expense Example		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio

Example

As a shareholder of the Portfolio, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (if applicable), and other Portfolio expenses. The Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Expense Example does not reflect any fees or other expenses imposed by the Variable Contracts. If it did, the expenses reflected in the Expense Example would be higher. The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held from July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 unless noted otherwise in the table and footnotes below.

Actual Expenses

The information in the table under the heading “Actual” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use this information, 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 = 8.60), then multiply the result by the number in the appropriate row for your share class, in the column titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

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

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the information under the heading “Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)” is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different portfolios. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

Expense ratios may vary period to period because of various factors, such as an increase in expenses that are not covered by the investment advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees, such as fees and expenses of the independent trustees and their counsel, extraordinary expenses and interest expense.


	Actual						Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)
	Beginning Account Value (07/01/23)		Ending Account Value (12/31/23)		Expenses Paid During Period*		Beginning Account Value (07/01/23)		Ending Account Value (12/31/23)		Expenses Paid During Period*		Net Annualized Expense Ratio**
Institutional Class	$	1,000.00	$	1,071.20	$	3.37	$	1,000.00	$	1,021.81	$	3.29		0.65	%
Advisor Class		1,000.00		1,069.50		4.67		1,000.00		1,020.56		4.56		0.90

* Expenses Paid During Period are equal to the net annualized expense ratio for the class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). Overall fees and expenses of investing in the Portfolio will be higher because the example does not reflect variable contract fees and expenses.

** Net Annualized Expense Ratio is reflective of any applicable contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements or voluntary fee waivers. Details regarding fee waivers, if any, can be found in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements.


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ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Financial Highlights		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio


			Investment Operations									Less Distributions^(c)

Selected Per Share Data for the Year Ended^:	Net Asset Value Beginning of Year^(a)		Net Investment Income (Loss)^(b)			Net Realized/ Unrealized Gain (Loss)			Total			From Net Investment Income			From Net Realized Capital Gain			Total
Institutional Class

12/31/2023	$	6.00	$	0.26		$	1.11		$	1.37		$	(0.20	)	$	0.00		$	(0.20	)

12/31/2022		9.73		0.09			(1.84	)		(1.75	)		(0.09	)		(1.89	)		(1.98	)

12/31/2021		9.01		0.00			1.70			1.70			(0.02	)		(0.96	)		(0.98	)

12/31/2020		8.95		0.06			0.91			0.97			(0.11	)		(0.80	)		(0.91	)

12/31/2019		7.12		0.17			1.80			1.97			(0.14	)		0.00			(0.14	)
Advisor Class

12/31/2023		5.84		0.23			1.09			1.32			(0.18	)		0.00			(0.18	)

12/31/2022		9.54		0.07			(1.80	)		(1.73	)		(0.08	)		(1.89	)		(1.97	)

12/31/2021		8.85		(0.02	)		1.68			1.66			(0.01	)		(0.96	)		(0.97	)

12/31/2020		8.82		0.04			0.88			0.92			(0.09	)		(0.80	)		(0.89	)

12/31/2019		7.02		0.14			1.78			1.92			(0.12	)		0.00			(0.12	)

^{^}	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than $0.01 or 0.01%.

^(a)	Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Portfolio.

^(b)	Per share amounts based on average number of shares outstanding during the year.

^(c)	The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

^(d)	Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Portfolio. Additionally, excludes initial sales charges, contingent deferred sales charges and Variable Contract fees or expenses.


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					Ratios/Supplemental Data
							Ratios to Average Net Assets
Net Asset Value End of Year^(a)		Total Return^(d)			Net Assets End of Year (000s)		Expenses			Expenses Excluding Waivers			Expenses Excluding Interest Expense			Expenses Excluding Interest Expense and Waivers			Net Investment Income (Loss)			Portfolio Turnover Rate


$	7.17		23.02	%	$	32,119		0.66	%		0.71	%		0.61	%		0.66	%		3.90	%		127	%

	6.00		(18.52	)		28,321		0.62			0.66			0.61			0.65			1.21			30

	9.73		19.51			40,250		0.62			0.65			0.62			0.65			(0.01	)		111

	9.01		13.47			37,519		0.62			0.66			0.62			0.66			0.79			7

	8.95		27.86			36,643		0.62			0.64			0.62			0.64			2.04			26


	6.98		22.84			153,294		0.91			0.96			0.86			0.91			3.64			127

	5.84		(18.79	)		146,952		0.87			0.91			0.86			0.90			0.96			30

	9.54		19.33			208,582		0.87			0.90			0.87			0.90			(0.26	)		111

	8.85		13.03			209,808		0.87			0.91			0.87			0.91			0.55			7

	8.82		27.53			224,521		0.87			0.89			0.87			0.89			1.79			26

See Accompanying Notes

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Statements of Assets and Liabilities		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio				December 31, 2023


(Amounts in thousands^†, except per share amounts)

Assets:

Investments, at value
Investments in securities*	$	181,783
Financial Derivative Instruments
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared		70
Over the counter		15
Cash		1
Deposits with counterparty		8,171
Foreign currency, at value		206
Receivable for investments sold		4
Receivable for TBA investments sold		12,057
Interest and/or dividends receivable		795
Reimbursement receivable from PIMCO		15
Total Assets		203,117

Liabilities:

Financial Derivative Instruments
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared	$	264
Over the counter		901
Payable for TBA investments purchased		16,196
Deposits from counterparty		61
Payable for Portfolio shares redeemed		151
Accrued investment advisory fees		48
Accrued supervisory and administrative fees		50
Accrued distribution fees		33
Total Liabilities		17,704

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities^

Net Assets	$	185,413

Net Assets Consist of:

Paid in capital	$	201,086
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss)		(15,673	)

Net Assets	$	185,413

Net Assets:

Institutional Class	$	32,119
Advisor Class		153,294

Shares Issued and Outstanding:

Institutional Class		4,481
Advisor Class		21,972

Net Asset Value Per Share Outstanding^(a):

Institutional Class	$	7.17
Advisor Class		6.98

Cost of investments in securities	$	182,083
Cost of foreign currency held	$	202
Cost or premiums of financial derivative instruments, net	$	(469	)

* Includes repurchase agreements of:	$	5,955

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

^{^}	See Note 9, Fees and Expenses, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

^(a)	Includes adjustments required by U.S. GAAP and may differ from net asset values and performance reported elsewhere by the Portfolio.


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Statement of Operations		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio


Year Ended December 31, 2023
(Amounts in thousands^†)

Investment Income:

Interest	$	8,167
Miscellaneous income		40
Total Income		8,207

Expenses:

Investment advisory fees		540
Supervisory and administrative fees		558
Distribution and/or servicing fees - Advisor Class		375
Trustee fees		71
Interest expense		92
Miscellaneous expense		13
Total Expenses		1,649
Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO		(71	)
Net Expenses		1,578

Net Investment Income (Loss)		6,629

Net Realized Gain (Loss):

Investments in securities		(962	)
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments		15,802
Over the counter financial derivative instruments		1,210
Foreign currency		(149	)

Net Realized Gain (Loss)		15,901

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation):

Investments in securities		1,705
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments		12,122
Over the counter financial derivative instruments		577
Foreign currency assets and liabilities		11

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)		14,415

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations	$	36,945

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

See Accompanying Notes

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Statements of Changes in Net Assets		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio


(Amounts in thousands^†)	Year Ended December 31, 2023			Year Ended December 31, 2022

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:

Operations:

Net investment income (loss)	$	6,629		$	1,970
Net realized gain (loss)		15,901			(34,630	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)		14,415			(13,017	)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations		36,945			(45,677	)

Distributions to Shareholders:

From net investment income and/or net realized capital gains
Institutional Class		(890	)		(7,626	)
Advisor Class		(4,110	)		(40,824	)

Total Distributions^(a)		(5,000	)		(48,450	)

Portfolio Share Transactions:

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Portfolio share transactions*		(21,805	)		20,566

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets		10,140			(73,561	)

Net Assets:

Beginning of year		175,273			248,834
End of year	$	185,413		$	175,273

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

*	See Note 13, Shares of Beneficial Interest, in the Notes to Financial Statements.

^(a)	The tax characterization of distributions is determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations. See Note 2, Distributions to Shareholders, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.


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Schedule of Investments		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio				December 31, 2023

(Amounts in thousands*, except number of shares, contracts, units and ounces, if any)


		PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S)			MARKET VALUE (000S)
INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES 98.0%

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 28.7%

CANADA 0.3%

Master Credit Card Trust
6.188% due 01/21/2027	$		500	$		502

Total Canada						502


CAYMAN ISLANDS 9.4%

522 Funding CLO Ltd.
6.717% due 10/20/2031 •			1,300			1,297

Apidos CLO
6.557% due 07/18/2029 •			323			323

Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd.
6.446% due 12/15/2035 •			1,023			1,009
6.576% due 05/15/2036 •			100			99

Benefit Street Partners CLO Ltd.
6.694% due 01/17/2032 •			500			500
6.735% due 07/15/2032 ~			1,300			1,295

Brightspire Capital Ltd.
6.620% due 08/19/2038 •			84			82

BSPRT Issuer Ltd.
6.576% due 03/15/2036 ~			1,771			1,746

Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO Ltd.
6.589% due 08/14/2030 •			793			792
6.754% due 04/22/2032 •			1,300			1,300

Crestline Denali CLO Ltd.
6.707% due 04/20/2030 •			149			149
6.814% due 10/23/2031 •			1,180			1,180

LCM Ltd.
6.757% due 04/20/2031 •			600			598

Mountain View CLO LLC
6.695% due 01/16/2031 •			1,992			1,991

Oaktree CLO Ltd.
6.784% due 04/22/2030 •			1,300			1,298

Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd.
6.477% due 07/20/2029 •			215			214

Sound Point CLO Ltd.
7.477% due 07/20/2032 •			600			599

Starwood Commercial Mortgage Trust
6.673% due 04/18/2038 •			998			975

Venture CLO Ltd.
6.667% due 07/20/2030 •			1,048			1,046
6.807% due 04/20/2032 •			250			249

Wellfleet CLO Ltd.
6.567% due 07/20/2029 •			632			631

Total Cayman Islands						17,373


IRELAND 0.4%

Accunia European CLO DAC
4.915% due 07/15/2030 •	EUR		243			268

BlueMountain Fuji EUR CLO DAC
4.685% due 01/15/2031 •			447			488

Toro European CLO DAC
4.885% due 07/15/2030			41			46

Total Ireland						802


JAPAN 0.3%

Oscar U.S. Funding LLC
2.820% due 04/10/2029	$		700			666

Total Japan						666


JERSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS 0.6%

Saranac CLO Ltd.
6.781% due 08/13/2031 •			1,142			1,142

Total Jersey, Channel Islands						1,142


		PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S)			MARKET VALUE (000S)
UNITED STATES 17.7%

American Express Credit Account Master Trust
4.870% due 05/15/2028	$		500	$		504

Avant Loans Funding Trust
1.210% due 07/15/2030			213			211

BA Credit Card Trust
4.790% due 05/15/2028			500			502
4.980% due 11/15/2028			900			911

Bank of America Auto Trust
5.830% due 05/15/2026			600			601

Capital One Multi-Asset Execution Trust
2.800% due 03/15/2027			600			585

Capital One Prime Auto Receivables Trust
5.988% due 09/15/2025 •			244			244

Carmax Auto Owner Trust
6.238% due 12/15/2025 •			264			265

Carvana Auto Receivables Trust
0.860% due 01/11/2027			900			862
5.980% due 08/10/2026			302			302

CIG Auto Receivables Trust
1.490% due 08/12/2026			581			578

Citizens Auto Receivables Trust
5.739% due 09/16/2024			278			278
6.090% due 10/15/2026			200			201
6.130% due 07/15/2026			384			385
6.288% due 07/15/2026			384			384

College Avenue Student Loans LLC
6.270% due 06/25/2052 •			1,036			1,000

Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust
5.750% due 12/25/2046 •			703			657
5.950% due 10/25/2046 ~			445			431

DLLAA LLC
5.631% due 08/20/2024			158			158

DT Auto Owner Trust
6.290% due 08/16/2027			666			669

Enterprise Fleet Financing LLC
3.030% due 01/20/2028			358			353

Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust
6.070% due 12/15/2025			900			900
6.320% due 03/15/2027			500			505

Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust
1.310% due 07/15/2027			400			392

GLS Auto Select Receivables Trust
5.960% due 10/16/2028			300			305
6.270% due 08/16/2027			581			583

GM Financial Automobile Leasing Trust
5.580% due 01/20/2026			700			701

GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust
2.900% due 04/15/2026			700			694

Hertz Vehicle Financing LLC
1.210% due 12/26/2025			1,000			966
3.370% due 03/25/2025			250			249

LL ABS Trust
1.070% due 05/15/2029			57			56
3.760% due 11/15/2029			142			141

Mariner Finance Issuance Trust
1.860% due 03/20/2036			800			729

Marlette Funding Trust
6.070% due 04/15/2033			488			488

MF1 Ltd.
7.176% due 11/15/2035 •			460			460

Morgan Stanley Home Equity Loan Trust
5.980% due 02/25/2036 •			652			593

Navient Private Education Loan Trust
6.926% due 07/16/2040 •			260			261

Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust
0.940% due 07/15/2069			510			444

Navient Student Loan Trust
6.456% due 12/15/2059 •			275			272

Nomura Home Equity Loan, Inc. Home Equity Loan Trust
6.100% due 02/25/2036 •			96			86


		PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S)			MARKET VALUE (000S)

OneMain Financial Issuance Trust
1.750% due 09/14/2035	$		500	$		461
6.099% due 06/16/2036 •			500			491

Oportun Issuance Trust
7.451% due 01/08/2030			190			191

Pagaya AI Debt Selection Trust
1.530% due 08/15/2029			75			74
2.030% due 10/15/2029			259			255
4.970% due 01/15/2030			91			91

Park Place Securities, Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates
6.640% due 03/25/2035 •			106			96
7.195% due 02/25/2035 •			691			604

Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust
5.870% due 03/16/2026			667			667
5.930% due 07/17/2028			500			509
6.080% due 08/17/2026			641			642

SCCU Auto Receivables Trust
5.850% due 05/17/2027			500			501

SLC Student Loan Trust
6.481% due 11/25/2042 •			185			185

SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust
5.976% due 06/15/2039 •			1,022			991

SMB Private Education Loan Trust
1.290% due 07/15/2053			266			240
1.310% due 07/17/2051			383			346
1.340% due 03/17/2053			656			591
6.196% due 01/15/2037 •			444			440
6.276% due 01/15/2053 •			369			363
6.788% due 02/16/2055 •			793			792

SoFi Consumer Loan Program Trust
5.810% due 05/15/2031			337			337

SoFi Professional Loan Program Trust
2.540% due 05/15/2046			470			440

Synchrony Card Funding LLC
3.370% due 04/15/2028			500			489

Theorem Funding Trust
7.600% due 04/15/2029			378			381

Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust
5.600% due 08/17/2026			500			501
5.604% due 08/15/2024			241			241

Upstart Securitization Trust
1.310% due 11/20/2031			66			66
3.120% due 03/20/2032			411			406
6.590% due 02/20/2033			477			478

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust
5.960% due 10/15/2026			500			502
6.008% due 10/15/2026			500			500
6.230% due 01/15/2027			1,000			1,006

Total United States						32,783

Total Asset-Backed Securities (Cost $53,902)						53,268


		SHARES
COMMON STOCKS 1.9%

UNITED STATES 1.9%

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 1.0%

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)			12,200			1,853


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.9%

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)			1,154			170

Apple, Inc.			3,474			669

Intel Corp.			3,991			201

Microsoft Corp.			1,692			636

						1,676

Total Common Stocks (Cost $3,390)						3,529

See Accompanying Notes

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Schedule of Investments		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		(Cont.)

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

MARKET
VALUE
(000S)

CORPORATE BONDS & NOTES 10.8%

CAYMAN ISLANDS 0.1%

INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

Sands China Ltd.

4.300% due 01/08/2026

200

192

Total Cayman Islands

192

GERMANY 0.1%

BANKING & FINANCE 0.1%

Deutsche Bank AG

2.129% due 11/24/2026 •(f)

200

188

Total Germany

188

IRELAND 0.1%

BANKING & FINANCE 0.1%

AerCap Ireland Capital DAC

2.450% due 10/29/2026

200

185

Total Ireland

185

JAPAN 0.1%

INDUSTRIALS 0.1%

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

4.345% due 09/17/2027

200

191

Total Japan

191

NETHERLANDS 0.5%

BANKING & FINANCE 0.5%

ING Groep NV

3.869% due 03/28/2026 •

1,000

981

Total Netherlands

981

SWITZERLAND 0.7%

BANKING & FINANCE 0.7%

Credit Suisse AG

6.663% (SOFRINDX + 1.260%) due 02/21/2025 ~

400

401

UBS Group AG

1.364% due 01/30/2027 •

400

367

3.091% due 05/14/2032 •

250

213

6.976% (SOFRRATE + 1.580%) due 05/12/2026 ~

400

402

1,383

Total Switzerland

1,383

UNITED KINGDOM 1.0%

BANKING & FINANCE 1.0%

Barclays PLC

5.829% due 05/09/2027

500

505

6.496% due 09/13/2027

500

514

HSBC Holdings PLC

2.357% due 08/18/2031 •

300

249

1.750% due 07/24/2027 •

GBP

300

351

Santander U.K. Group Holdings PLC

6.833% due 11/21/2026 •

200

204

1,823

Total United Kingdom

1,823

UNITED STATES 8.2%

BANKING & FINANCE 5.8%

Ally Financial, Inc.

5.800% due 05/01/2025

100


		PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S)			MARKET VALUE (000S)

American Honda Finance Corp.
5.000% due 05/23/2025	$		500	$		502

Bank of America Corp.
6.766% (SOFRRATE + 1.330%) due 04/02/2026 ~			200			200
5.080% due 01/20/2027 •			1,300			1,298

Bank of America NA
5.650% due 08/18/2025			200			203
6.182% due 08/18/2025			100			100

Citibank NA
5.864% due 09/29/2025			1,000			1,017
5.488% due 12/04/2026			300			305

Credit Suisse AG AT1 Claim			200			24

GA Global Funding Trust
6.727% (SOFRRATE + 1.360%) due 04/11/2025 ~			600			599

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
3.500% due 04/01/2025			100			98
1.431% due 03/09/2027 •			400			369
3.615% due 03/15/2028 •			100			96
3.500% due 11/16/2026			200			193
5.798% due 08/10/2026			600			606
6.460% due 08/10/2026			100			100

Jackson National Life Global Funding
6.586% (SOFRRATE + 1.150%) due 06/28/2024 ~			250			250

JPMorgan Chase & Co.
6.702% (SOFRRATE + 1.320%) due 04/26/2026 ~			1,000			1,005

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA
5.110% due 12/08/2026			300			303

Morgan Stanley
5.050% due 01/28/2027 •			700			701

Morgan Stanley Bank NA
5.882% due 10/30/2026			300			309

Nissan Motor Acceptance Co. LLC
2.750% due 03/09/2028			200			177

Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
5.920% due 08/22/2024			500			500

VICI Properties LP
4.375% due 05/15/2025			300			295

Wells Fargo & Co.
3.196% due 06/17/2027 •			400			383

Wells Fargo Bank NA
5.550% due 08/01/2025			600			606
6.188% due 08/01/2025			300			301

						10,640


INDUSTRIALS 2.0%

Broadcom, Inc.
3.419% due 04/15/2033			400			351
4.000% due 04/15/2029			500			483

Carrier Global Corp.
4.375% due 05/29/2025	EUR		100			111

DAE Funding LLC
1.550% due 08/01/2024	$		500			487

Daimler Truck Finance North America LLC
5.200% due 01/17/2025			200			200

Hyatt Hotels Corp.
1.800% due 10/01/2024			400			388

Hyundai Capital America
6.539% due 08/04/2025			500			500

Microchip Technology, Inc.
0.983% due 09/01/2024			300			291

Volkswagen Group of America Finance LLC
5.800% due 09/12/2025			250			252
6.349% due 09/12/2025			250			251

Warnermedia Holdings, Inc.
3.638% due 03/15/2025			200			196
3.755% due 03/15/2027			200			192

						3,702


		PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S)			MARKET VALUE (000S)
UTILITIES 0.4%

Georgia Power Co.
6.144% due 05/08/2025	$		600	$		602

NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc.
6.051% due 03/01/2025			200			202

						804

Total United States						15,146

Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $20,353)						20,089


NON-AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 2.8%

UNITED KINGDOM 0.1%

Uropa Securities PLC
5.540% due 10/10/2040 •	GBP		181			224

Total United Kingdom						224


UNITED STATES 2.7%

Colony Mortgage Capital Ltd.
6.604% due 11/15/2038 •	$		600			590

Commercial Mortgage Trust
7.226% due 12/15/2038 •			740			656

Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust
5.830% due 04/25/2046 •			210			188

Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust
5.900% due 09/25/2067 þ			358			358

Independence Plaza Trust
3.911% due 07/10/2035			300			283

JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust
6.826% due 02/15/2035 •			498			492
6.859% due 12/15/2031 •			167			136

MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust
5.386% due 11/21/2034 ~			65			61

Morgan Stanley Capital Trust
6.909% due 11/15/2034 •			226			223

OBX Trust
6.520% due 07/25/2063 þ			844			852

SFO Commercial Mortgage Trust
6.976% due 05/15/2038 •			400			364

Towd Point Mortgage Trust
2.250% due 12/25/2061 ~			425			401

TTAN
6.326% due 03/15/2038 •			343			340

Total United States						4,944

Total Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (Cost $5,393)						5,168


SOVEREIGN ISSUES 0.5%

BRAZIL 0.5%

Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional
0.000% due 01/01/2024 (c)	BRL		1,100			227
0.000% due 07/01/2024 (c)			4,100			803

Total Sovereign Issues (Cost $1,016)						1,030


U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 2.9%

UNITED STATES 2.9%

Fannie Mae
5.752% due 12/25/2045 •	$		188			182

Freddie Mac
3.000% due 09/01/2032			465			446
5.261% due 07/15/2040 •			85			86
5.750% due 09/01/2037 •			140			143
5.903% due 07/15/2037 •			11			11
5.983% due 10/15/2033 •			91			90

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security
3.000% due 01/01/2027			98			95

Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA
5.500% due 02/01/2054			1,500			1,507


18		PIMCO EQUITY SERIES VIT			See Accompanying Notes


						December 31, 2023


		PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S)			MARKET VALUE (000S)
6.500% due 02/01/2054	$		2,700	$		2,767

Total U.S. Government Agencies (Cost $5,292)						5,327


U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS 21.1%

UNITED STATES 21.1%

U.S. Treasury Bonds
4.125% due 08/15/2053			300			303

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes
5.531% due 01/31/2025 (i)			18,000			18,001

U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (e)
0.125% due 07/15/2024			2,073			2,038
0.125% due 10/15/2024			4,317			4,223
0.125% due 04/15/2025			357			345
0.125% due 01/15/2031			355			317
0.250% due 01/15/2025			2,858			2,774
0.625% due 07/15/2032			318			290
0.750% due 02/15/2045			131			102
1.000% due 02/15/2048			125			101

U.S. Treasury Notes
3.875% due 05/15/2043			400			381
0.375% due 09/30/2027			1,100			965
0.500% due 10/31/2027			600			528
0.625% due 11/30/2027			2,100			1,851
0.750% due 01/31/2028			7,810			6,887

Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $39,264)						39,106


SHORT-TERM INSTRUMENTS 29.3%

COMMERCIAL PAPER 4.8%

Bank Of Nova Scotia
5.272% due 02/01/2024	CAD		900			676
5.298% due 01/16/2024			900			677

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
5.229% due 01/02/2024			200			151
5.271% due 02/07/2024			300			225

Cigna Corp.
5.650% due 01/16/2024	$		500			499


		PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (000S)			MARKET VALUE (000S)
5.680% due 01/17/2024	$		250	$		249

Constellation Brands, Inc.
5.790% due 01/08/2024			250			250

Constellation Energy Generation LLC
5.750% due 02/12/2024			350			347

Energy Transfer Partners LP
5.850% due 01/04/2024			250			250

ERAC USA Finance LLC
5.600% due 01/03/2024			250			250
5.600% due 01/08/2024			550			549

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
5.650% due 01/05/2024			350			350
5.700% due 01/08/2024			400			399

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.
5.600% due 01/02/2024			250			250

Kinder Morgan, Inc.
5.700% due 01/22/2024			850			847

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
5.770% due 02/20/2024			300			298
5.800% due 01/16/2024			550			548

Royal Bank of Canada
5.250% due 02/06/2024	CAD		600			450
5.250% due 02/07/2024			100			75
5.250% due 02/09/2024			400			300
5.318% due 02/02/2024			100			75

Southern California Edison Co.
5.730% due 01/17/2024	$		500			498
5.800% due 01/02/2024			250			250

Toronto-Dominion Bank
5.190% due 01/08/2024	CAD		200			151
5.250% due 02/05/2024			100			75
5.259% due 02/02/2024			200			150

Total Commercial Paper (Cost $8,739)						8,839


REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (g) 3.2%
						5,955

PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
(000S)

MARKET
VALUE
(000S)

SHORT-TERM NOTES 0.3%

Foursight Capital Automobile Receivables Trust

5.624% due 07/15/2024

101

Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust

5.781% due 08/15/2024

477

Total Short-Term Notes (Cost $578)

578

HUNGARY TREASURY BILLS 0.1%

10.900% due 01/04/2024 (c)(d)

HUF

84,000

242

JAPAN TREASURY BILLS 6.4%

(0.226)% due 01/09/2024 - 03/04/2024 (b)(c)

JPY

1,670,000

11,846

U.S. TREASURY BILLS 14.5%

5.382% due 01/02/2024 - 04/23/2024 (b)(c)

27,000

26,806

Total Short-Term Instruments
(Cost $53,473)

54,266

Total Investments in Securities
(Cost $182,083)

181,783

Total Investments 98.0%
(Cost $182,083)

181,783

Financial Derivative
Instruments (h)(j) (0.6)%

(Cost or Premiums, net $(469))

(1,080

)

Other Assets and Liabilities, net 2.6%

4,710

Net Assets 100.0%

185,413

NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS:

*	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

Variable or Floating rate security. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, rather are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. Reference rate is as of reset date, which may vary by security. These securities may not indicate a reference rate and/or spread in their description.

•	Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end. The rate may be based on a fixed rate, a capped rate or a floor rate and may convert to a variable or floating rate in the future. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description.

þ	Coupon represents a rate which changes periodically based on a predetermined schedule or event. Rate shown is the rate in effect as of period end.

(a)

Security did not produce income within the last twelve months.

(b)

Coupon represents a weighted average yield to maturity.

(c)

Zero coupon security.

(d)

Coupon represents a yield to maturity.

(e)

Principal amount of security is adjusted for inflation.

(f) RESTRICTED SECURITIES:

Issuer Description

Coupon

Maturity
Date

Acquisition
Date

Cost

Market
Value

Market Value
as Percentage
of Net Assets

Deutsche Bank AG

2.129%

11/24/2026

01/25/2023

$ 185

188

0.10%

See Accompanying Notes

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Schedule of Investments		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		(Cont.)

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

(g) REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:


Counterparty	Lending Rate			Settlement Date		Maturity Date		Principal Amount		Collateralized By	Collateral (Received)			Repurchase Agreements, at Value		Repurchase Agreement Proceeds to be Received⁽¹⁾
FICC		2.600	%		12/29/2023		01/02/2024	$	5,955	U.S. Treasury Notes 0.375% due 11/30/2025	$	(6,074	)	$	5,955	$	5,956

Total Repurchase Agreements											$	(6,074	)	$	5,955	$	5,956

BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS SUMMARY

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:


Counterparty	Repurchase Agreement Proceeds to be Received⁽¹⁾		Payable for Reverse Repurchase Agreements		Payable for Sale-Buyback Transactions		Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions		Collateral Pledged/(Received)			Net Exposure⁽²⁾
Global/Master Repurchase Agreement
FICC	$	5,956	$	0	$	0	$	5,956	$	(6,074	)	$	(118	)

Total Borrowings and Other Financing Transactions	$	5,956	$	0	$	0

⁽¹⁾	Includes accrued interest.

⁽²⁾

Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing transactions can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

(h) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED

FUTURES CONTRACTS:


LONG FUTURES CONTRACTS

Description	Expiration Month		# of Contracts		Notional Amount			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Variation Margin
Description	Expiration Month		# of Contracts		Notional Amount			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Asset		Liability
E-Mini S&P 500 Index March Futures		03/2024		386	$	93,026		$	3,208		$	0	$	(236	)
Euro-Bund March Futures		03/2024		1		151			5			0		(2	)
MSCI EAFE March Futures		03/2024		829		93,362			3,371			50		0
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note March Futures		03/2024		37		7,619			25			4		0
U.S. Treasury Long-Term Bond March Futures		03/2024		12		1,499			111			0		(2	)
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long-Term Bond March Futures		03/2024		5		668			61			0		(3	)

								$	6,781		$	54	$	(243	)

SHORT FUTURES CONTRACTS

Description	Expiration Month		# of Contracts		Notional Amount			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Variation Margin
Description	Expiration Month		# of Contracts		Notional Amount			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Asset		Liability
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note March Futures		03/2024		27	$	(2,937	)	$	(34	)	$	0	$	(2	)
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note March Futures		03/2024		129		(14,563	)		(456	)		0		0
United Kingdom Long Gilt March Futures		03/2024		1		(131	)		(9	)		2		0

								$	(499	)	$	2	$	(2	)

Total Futures Contracts								$	6,282		$	56	$	(245	)

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS ON CORPORATE ISSUES - SELL PROTECTION⁽¹⁾


Reference Entity	Fixed Receive Rate			Payment Frequency		Maturity Date		Implied Credit Spread at December 31, 2023⁽²⁾			Notional Amount⁽³⁾		Premiums Paid/(Received)		Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Market Value⁽⁴⁾		Variation Margin
Reference Entity	Fixed Receive Rate			Payment Frequency		Maturity Date		Implied Credit Spread at December 31, 2023⁽²⁾			Notional Amount⁽³⁾		Premiums Paid/(Received)		Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Market Value⁽⁴⁾		Asset		Liability
AT&T, Inc.		1.000	%		Quarterly		12/20/2026		0.636	%		$ 100	$	2	$	(1	)	$	1	$	0	$	0
General Motors Co.		5.000			Quarterly		12/20/2026		0.919			240		42		(14	)		28		0		0
General Motors Co.		5.000			Quarterly		06/20/2028		1.345			350		42		10			52		0		0
Southwest Airlines Co.		1.000			Quarterly		12/20/2026		0.623			100		0		1			1		0		0
Tesco PLC		1.000			Quarterly		12/20/2027		0.476			EUR 400		0		9			9		0		0

													$	86	$	5		$	91	$	0	$	0


20		PIMCO EQUITY SERIES VIT			See Accompanying Notes


						December 31, 2023

CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS ON CREDIT INDICES - SELL PROTECTION⁽¹⁾


Index/Tranches	Fixed Receive Rate			Payment Frequency		Maturity Date		Notional Amount⁽³⁾		Premiums Paid/ (Received)			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)		Market Value⁽⁴⁾			Variation Margin
Index/Tranches	Fixed Receive Rate			Payment Frequency		Maturity Date		Notional Amount⁽³⁾		Premiums Paid/ (Received)			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)		Market Value⁽⁴⁾			Asset		Liability
CDX.EM-34 5-Year Index		1.000	%		Quarterly		12/20/2025		$ 368	$	(11	)	$	4	$	(7	)	$	0	$	0
CDX.EM-36 5-Year Index		1.000			Quarterly		12/20/2026		368		(14	)		12		(2	)		0		0
CDX.EM-40 5-Year Index		1.000			Quarterly		12/20/2028		300		(15	)		6		(9	)		0		0
CDX.HY-41 5-Year Index		5.000			Quarterly		12/20/2028		1,980		20			98		118			0		(1	)
CDX.IG-40 5-Year Index		1.000			Quarterly		06/20/2028		400		6			2		8			0		0
CDX.IG-41 5-Year Index		1.000			Quarterly		12/20/2028		22,900		290			163		453			0		(6	)

										$	276		$	285	$	561		$	0	$	(7	)

INTEREST RATE SWAPS


Pay/Receive Floating Rate	Floating Rate Index	Fixed Rate			Payment Frequency	Maturity Date		Notional Amount		Premiums Paid/(Received)			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Market Value			Variation Margin
Pay/Receive Floating Rate	Floating Rate Index	Fixed Rate			Payment Frequency	Maturity Date		Notional Amount		Premiums Paid/(Received)			Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Market Value			Asset		Liability
Pay	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		1.750	%	Annual		06/15/2024	$	13,100	$	(534	)	$	59		$	(475	)	$	0	$	(6	)
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		0.500		Semi-Annual		06/16/2026		13,000		110			1,027			1,137			4		0
Pay	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		0.500		Semi-Annual		06/16/2028		3,800		(153	)		(372	)		(525	)		0		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		3.250		Annual		06/21/2028		1,300		4			27			31			0		(1	)
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		3.750		Annual		12/20/2028		700		3			(10	)		(7	)		0		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		3.000		Annual		06/21/2030		900		13			23			36			0		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		3.500		Annual		12/20/2030		500		6			(7	)		(1	)		0		0
Pay	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		0.750		Semi-Annual		06/16/2031		6,900		(384	)		(972	)		(1,356	)		0		(4	)
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		1.750		Annual		06/15/2032		300		40			3			43			0		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		3.000		Annual		06/21/2033		1,400		5			65			70			1		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		2.000		Semi-Annual		01/15/2050		100		(18	)		47			29			1		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		1.625		Semi-Annual		01/16/2050		200		(19	)		89			70			1		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		1.750		Semi-Annual		01/22/2050		700		(86	)		315			229			2		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		1.625		Semi-Annual		02/03/2050		400		(37	)		176			139			1		0
Receive	1-Day USD-SOFR Compounded-OIS		1.250		Semi-Annual		06/16/2051		1,200		219			285			504			4		0

										$	(831	)	$	755		$	(76	)	$	14	$	(11	)

Total Swap Agreements										$	(469	)	$	1,045		$	576		$	14	$	(18	)

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: EXCHANGE-TRADED OR CENTRALLY CLEARED SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the market value and variation margin of Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared Financial Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2023:


	Financial Derivative Assets								Financial Derivative Liabilities
	Market Value		Variation Margin Asset				Total		Market Value		Variation Margin Liability⁽⁵⁾				Total
	Purchased Options		Futures		Swap Agreements		Total		Written Options		Futures		Swap Agreements		Total
Total Exchange-Traded or Centrally Cleared	$	0	$	56	$	14	$	70	$	0	$	(246)	$	(18)	$	(264	)

(i)

Securities with an aggregate market value of $1,585 and cash of $8,171 have been pledged as collateral for exchange-traded and centrally cleared financial derivative instruments as of December 31, 2023. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.

⁽¹⁾

If the Portfolio is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash, securities or other deliverable obligations equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.

⁽²⁾

Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on issues as of period end serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

⁽³⁾	The maximum potential amount the Portfolio could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.

⁽⁴⁾

The prices and resulting values for credit default swap agreements serve as indicators of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/sold as of the period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the underlying referenced instrument’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

⁽⁵⁾	Unsettled variation margin liability of $(1) for closed futures is outstanding at period end.

See Accompanying Notes

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Schedule of Investments		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		(Cont.)

(j) FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER

FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS:


Counterparty	Settlement Month		Currency to be Delivered		Currency to be Received		Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)
Counterparty	Settlement Month		Currency to be Delivered		Currency to be Received		Asset		Liability
BOA		02/2024	CAD	300	$	218	$	0	$	(8	)

BPS		01/2024	EUR	879		959		0		(12	)
		01/2024	HUF	13,684		39		0		0
		01/2024	JPY	2,700		18		0		(1	)
		01/2024	$	2	HUF	569		0		0
		03/2024	JPY	143,300	$	973		0		(52	)

BRC		01/2024		260,000		1,770		0		(75	)
		02/2024		130,000		877		0		(53	)
		03/2024		166,700		1,132		0		(61	)

BSH		01/2024	BRL	3,000		602		0		(15	)
		01/2024	$	465	BRL	2,300		8		0
		02/2024	CAD	400	$	290		0		(12	)
		07/2024	BRL	2,400		476		0		(10	)

CBK		01/2024	CAD	1,100		796		0		(34	)
		01/2024	HUF	2,138		6		0		0
		01/2024	$	554	BRL	2,699		1		0
		04/2024	BRL	2,726	$	554		0		(2	)

GLM		01/2024		1,000		197		0		(9	)
		01/2024	MXN	306		18		0		(1	)
		01/2024	$	227	BRL	1,100		0		0
		07/2024	BRL	1,200	$	242		0		0

JPM		01/2024		2,593		530		2		(6	)
		01/2024	CAD	200		146		0		(5	)
		01/2024	HUF	51,943		148		0		(2	)
		01/2024	$	103	BRL	500		0		0
		02/2024	CAD	1,200	$	879		0		(27	)
		04/2024	$	330	BRL	1,609		0		(2	)
		07/2024	BRL	500	$	101		0		(1	)

MBC		01/2024	HUF	14,043		40		0		(1	)
		01/2024	$	95	EUR	87		2		0
		02/2024	JPY	500,000	$	3,380		0		(188	)

MYI		01/2024	HUF	2,463		7		0		0
		02/2024	CAD	100		73		0		(2	)

SSB		02/2024		100		73		0		(3	)

TOR		02/2024		600		439		0		(14	)
		02/2024	JPY	470,000		3,176		0		(173	)

UAG		01/2024	GBP	488		618		0		(4	)

Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts							$	13	$	(773	)

SWAP AGREEMENTS:

TOTAL RETURN SWAPS ON SECURITIES


Counterparty	Pay/ Receive⁽¹⁾	Underlying Reference	# of Shares		Financing Rate	Payment Frequency		Maturity Date	Notional Amount		Premiums Paid/(Received)		Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Swap Agreements, at Value
Counterparty	Pay/ Receive⁽¹⁾	Underlying Reference	# of Shares		Financing Rate	Payment Frequency		Maturity Date	Notional Amount		Premiums Paid/(Received)		Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)			Asset		Liability
BOA	Pay	Amazon.com, Inc.		12,200	6.130% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)		Maturity	01/08/2024	$	1,798	$	0	$	(49	)	$	0	$	(49	)

FAR	Pay	Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.		1,154	6.060% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)		Monthly	01/08/2024		135		0		(35	)		0		(35	)
	Pay	Apple, Inc.		3,474	6.060% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)		Monthly	01/08/2024		668		0		2			2		0
	Pay	Intel Corp.		3,991	6.060% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)		Monthly	01/08/2024		165		0		(35	)		0		(35	)
	Pay	Microsoft Corp.		1,692	6.060% (1-Month USD-LIBOR plus a specified spread)		Monthly	01/08/2024		624		0		(9	)		0		(9	)

Total Swap Agreements											$	0	$	(126	)	$	2	$	(128	)


22		PIMCO EQUITY SERIES VIT			See Accompanying Notes


						December 31, 2023

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: OVER THE COUNTER SUMMARY

The following is a summary by counterparty of the market value of OTC financial derivative instruments and collateral pledged/(received) as of December 31, 2023:


	Financial Derivative Assets								Financial Derivative Liabilities
Counterparty	Forward Foreign Currency Contracts		Purchased Options		Swap Agreements		Total Over the Counter		Forward Foreign Currency Contracts			Written Options		Swap Agreements			Total Over the Counter			Net Market Value of OTC Derivatives			Collateral Pledged/ (Received)		Net Exposure⁽²⁾
BOA	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	(8	)	$	0	$	(49	)	$	(57	)	$	(57	)	$	0	$	(57	)
BPS		0		0		0		0		(65	)		0		0			(65	)		(65	)		0		(65	)
BRC		0		0		0		0		(189	)		0		0			(189	)		(189	)		0		(189	)
BSH		8		0		0		8		(37	)		0		0			(37	)		(29	)		0		(29	)
CBK		1		0		0		1		(36	)		0		0			(36	)		(35	)		0		(35	)
FAR		0		0		2		2		0			0		(79	)		(79	)		(77	)		0		(77	)
GLM		0		0		0		0		(10	)		0		0			(10	)		(10	)		0		(10	)
JPM		2		0		0		2		(43	)		0		0			(43	)		(41	)		0		(41	)
MBC		2		0		0		2		(189	)		0		0			(189	)		(187	)		0		(187	)
MYI		0		0		0		0		(2	)		0		0			(2	)		(2	)		0		(2	)
SSB		0		0		0		0		(3	)		0		0			(3	)		(3	)		0		(3	)
TOR		0		0		0		0		(187	)		0		0			(187	)		(187	)		0		(187	)
UAG		0		0		0		0		(4	)		0		0			(4	)		(4	)		0		(4	)

Total Over the Counter	$	13	$	0	$	2	$	15	$	(773	)	$	0	$	(128	)	$	(901	)

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^{Receive represents that the Portfolio receives payments for any positive net return on the underlying reference. The Portfolio makes payments for any negative net return on such underlying reference. Pay represents that the Portfolio receives payments for any negative net return on the underlying reference. The Portfolio makes payments for any positive net return on such underlying reference.}

⁽²⁾

^{Net Exposure represents the net receivable/(payable) that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same legal entity. See Note 8, Master Netting Arrangements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information.}

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The following is a summary of the fair valuation of the Portfolio’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure. See Note 7, Principal and Other Risks, in the Notes to Financial Statements on risks of the Portfolio.

Fair Values of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2023:


	Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments
	Commodity Contracts		Credit Contracts		Equity Contracts		Foreign Exchange Contracts		Interest Rate Contracts		Total
Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared
Futures	$	0	$	0	$	50	$	0	$	6	$	56
Swap Agreements		0		0		0		0		14		14

	$	0	$	0	$	50	$	0	$	20	$	70

Over the counter
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	13	$	0	$	13
Swap Agreements		0		0		2		0		0		2

	$	0	$	0	$	2	$	13	$	0	$	15

	$	0	$	0	$	52	$	13	$	20	$	85


Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared
Futures	$	0	$	0	$	237	$	0	$	9	$	246
Swap Agreements		0		7		0		0		11		18

	$	0	$	7	$	237	$	0	$	20	$	264

Over the counter
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	773	$	0	$	773
Swap Agreements		0		0		128		0		0		128

	$	0	$	0	$	128	$	773	$	0	$	901

	$	0	$	7	$	365	$	773	$	20	$	1,165

See Accompanying Notes

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Schedule of Investments		PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		(Cont.)		December 31, 2023

The effect of Financial Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the period ended December 31, 2023:


	Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments
	Commodity Contracts		Credit Contracts		Equity Contracts			Foreign Exchange Contracts		Interest Rate Contracts			Total
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Financial Derivative Instruments
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared
Futures	$	0	$	0	$	15,086		$	0	$	99		$	15,185
Swap Agreements		0		547		0			0		70			617

	$	0	$	547	$	15,086		$	0	$	169		$	15,802

Over the counter
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts	$	0	$	0	$	0		$	1,210	$	0		$	1,210

	$	0	$	547	$	15,086		$	1,210	$	169		$	17,012


Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Financial Derivative Instruments
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared
Futures	$	0	$	0	$	12,017		$	0	$	(295	)	$	11,722
Swap Agreements		0		309		0			0		91			400

	$	0	$	309	$	12,017		$	0	$	(204	)	$	12,122

Over the counter
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts	$	0	$	0	$	0		$	703	$	0		$	703
Swap Agreements		0		0		(126	)		0		0			(126	)

	$	0	$	0	$	(126	)	$	703	$	0		$	577

	$	0	$	309	$	11,891		$	703	$	(204	)	$	12,699

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of December 31, 2023 in valuing the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities:


Category and Subcategory	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value at 12/31/2023
Investments in Securities, at Value
Asset-Backed Securities
Canada	$	0	$	502	$	0	$	502
Cayman Islands		0		17,373		0		17,373
Ireland		0		802		0		802
Japan		0		666		0		666
Jersey, Channel Islands		0		1,142		0		1,142
United States		0		32,783		0		32,783
Common Stocks
United States
Consumer Discretionary		1,853		0		0		1,853
Information Technology		1,676		0		0		1,676
Corporate Bonds & Notes
Cayman Islands
Industrials		0		192		0		192
Germany
Banking & Finance		0		188		0		188
Ireland
Banking & Finance		0		185		0		185
Japan
Industrials		0		191		0		191
Netherlands
Banking & Finance		0		981		0		981
Switzerland
Banking & Finance		0		1,383		0		1,383
United Kingdom
Banking & Finance		0		1,823		0		1,823
United States
Banking & Finance		0		10,640		0		10,640
Industrials		0		3,702		0		3,702
Utilities		0		804		0		804
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
United Kingdom		0		224		0		224
United States		0		4,944		0		4,944


Category and Subcategory	Level 1			Level 2			Level 3		Fair Value at 12/31/2023
Sovereign Issues
Brazil	$	0		$	1,030		$	0	$	1,030
U.S. Government Agencies
United States		0			5,327			0		5,327
U.S. Treasury Obligations
United States		0			39,106			0		39,106
Short-Term Instruments
Commercial Paper		0			8,839			0		8,839
Repurchase Agreements		0			5,955			0		5,955
Short-Term Notes		0			578			0		578
Hungary Treasury Bills		0			242			0		242
Japan Treasury Bills		0			11,846			0		11,846
U.S. Treasury Bills		0			26,806			0		26,806


Total Investments	$	3,529		$	178,254		$	0	$	181,783


Financial Derivative Instruments - Assets
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared		52			18			0		70
Over the counter		0			15			0		15

	$	52		$	33		$	0	$	85


Financial Derivative Instruments - Liabilities
Exchange-traded or centrally cleared		(238	)		(25	)		0		(263	)
Over the counter		0			(901	)		0		(901	)

	$	(238	)	$	(926	)	$	0	$	(1,164	)


Total Financial Derivative Instruments	$	(186	)	$	(893	)	$	0	$	(1,079	)


Totals	$	3,343		$	177,361		$	0	$	180,704

There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 3 during the period ended December 31, 2023.


24		PIMCO EQUITY SERIES VIT			See Accompanying Notes


Notes to Financial Statements				December 31, 2023

1. ORGANIZATION

PIMCO Equity Series VIT^® (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust established under a trust instrument dated March 30, 2010. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is designed to be used as an investment vehicle by separate accounts of insurance companies that fund variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies and by qualified pension and retirement plans. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to the Institutional Class and Advisor Class shares of the PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) offered by the Trust. Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”) serves as the investment adviser (the “Adviser”) for the Portfolio.

Hereinafter, the Board of Trustees of the Portfolio shall be collectively referred to as the “Board.”

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolio in the preparation of its financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Portfolio is treated as an investment company under the reporting requirements of U.S. GAAP. The functional and reporting currency for the Portfolio is the U.S. dollar. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(a) Securities Transactions and Investment Income Securities transactions are recorded as of the trade date for financial reporting purposes. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled beyond a standard settlement period for the security after the trade date. Realized gains (losses) from securities sold are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except certain dividends from foreign securities where the ex-dividend date may have passed, which are recorded as soon as the Portfolio is informed of the ex-dividend date. Interest income, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, is recorded on the accrual basis from settlement date, with the exception of securities with a forward starting effective date, where interest income is recorded on the accrual basis from effective date. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized. Estimated tax liabilities on certain foreign securities are recorded on an accrual basis and are

reflected as components of interest income or net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the Statement of Operations, as appropriate. Tax liabilities realized as a result of such security sales are reflected as a component of net realized gain (loss) on investments on the Statement of Operations. Paydown gains (losses) on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, if any, are recorded as components of interest income on the Statement of Operations. Income or short-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as dividend income. Long-term capital gain distributions received from registered investment companies, if any, are recorded as realized gains.

Distributions received from investments such as real estate investment trust securities, may include a return of capital invested. Such distributions reduce the cost basis of the respective securities. Return of capital distributions, if any, in excess of the cost basis of the security are recognized as capital gain.

Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status and related interest income may be reduced by ceasing current accruals and writing off interest receivable when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful based on consistently applied procedures. A debt obligation is removed from non-accrual status when the issuer resumes interest payments or when collectability of interest is probable. A debt obligation may be granted, in certain situations, a contractual or non-contractual forbearance for interest payments that are expected to be paid after agreed upon pay dates.

(b) Foreign Currency Translation The market values of foreign securities, currency holdings and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the current exchange rates each business day. Purchases and sales of securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, if any, are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date. The Portfolio does not separately report the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments on the Statement of Operations. The Portfolio may invest in foreign currency-denominated securities and may engage in foreign currency transactions either on a spot (cash) basis at the rate prevailing in the currency exchange market at the time or through a forward foreign currency contract. Realized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising from sales of spot foreign currencies, currency gains (losses) realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions on

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DECEMBER 31, 2023


Notes to Financial Statements		(Cont.)

the Statement of Operations. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) arising from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period are included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency assets and liabilities on the Statement of Operations.

(c) Multi-Class Operations Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges (except that shareholders of a class have exclusive voting rights regarding any matter relating solely to that class of shares). Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class on the basis of the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) are allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the Portfolio. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include supervisory and administrative and distribution and servicing fees. Under certain circumstances, the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of a class of the Portfolio’s shares may be different from the per share NAV of another class of shares as a result of the different daily expense accruals applicable to each class of shares.

(d) Distributions to Shareholders Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and distributed to shareholders quarterly. In addition, the Portfolio distributes any net capital gains it earns from the sale of portfolio securities to shareholders no less frequently than annually. The Portfolio may revise its distribution policy or postpone the payment of distributions at any time.

Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Differences between tax regulations and U.S. GAAP may cause timing differences between income and capital gain recognition. Further, the character of investment income and capital gains may be different for certain transactions under the two methods of accounting. As a result, income distributions and capital gain distributions declared during a fiscal period may differ significantly from the net investment income (loss) and realized gains (losses) reported on the Portfolio’s annual financial statements presented under U.S. GAAP.

Separately, if the Portfolio determines or estimates, as applicable, that a portion of a distribution may be comprised of amounts from sources other than net investment income in accordance with its policies, accounting records (if applicable), and accounting practices, the Portfolio will notify shareholders of the estimated composition of such distribution through a Section 19 Notice. For these purposes, the Portfolio determines or estimates, as applicable, the source or sources from which a distribution is paid, to the close of the period as of which it is paid, in reference to its internal accounting records and related accounting practices. If, based on such accounting records and

practices, it is determined or estimated, as applicable, that a particular distribution does not include capital gains or paid-in surplus or other capital sources, a Section 19 Notice generally would not be issued. It is important to note that differences exist between the Portfolio’s daily internal accounting records and practices, the Portfolio’s financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and recordkeeping practices under income tax regulations. For instance, the Portfolio’s internal accounting records and practices may take into account, among other factors, tax-related characteristics of certain sources of distributions that differ from treatment under U.S. GAAP. Examples of such differences may include but are not limited to, for certain Portfolios, the treatment of periodic payments under interest rate swap contracts. Accordingly, among other consequences, it is possible that the Portfolio may not issue a Section 19 Notice in situations where the Portfolio’s financial statements prepared later and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and/or the final tax character of those distributions might later report that the sources of those distributions included capital gains and/or a return of capital. Please visit www.pimco.com for the most recent Section 19 Notice, if applicable, for additional information regarding the estimated composition of distributions. Final determination of a distribution’s tax character will be provided to shareholders when such information is available.

Distributions classified as a tax basis return of capital at the Portfolio’s fiscal year end, if any, are reflected on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets and have been recorded to paid in capital on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, other amounts have been reclassified between distributable earnings (accumulated loss) and paid in capital on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities to more appropriately conform U.S. GAAP to tax characterizations of distributions.

(e) New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”), ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from the London Interbank Offered Rate and other reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur or will occur during the period March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2024. In January 2021 and December 2022, FASB issued ASU 2021-01 and ASU 2022-06, which include additional amendments to Topic 848. Management is continuously evaluating the potential effect a discontinuation of LIBOR could have on the Portfolio’s investments and has determined that it is unlikely the ASU’s adoption will have a material impact on the Portfolio’s financial statements.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which affects all entities that have investments in equity


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				December 31, 2023

securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring the fair value. The amendments also require additional disclosures for equity securities subject to contractual sale restrictions that are measured at fair value in accordance with Topic 820. The effective date for the amendments in ASU 2022-03 is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

In October 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted changes to the mutual fund and ETF shareholder report and registration statement disclosure requirements and the registered fund advertising rules, which will change the disclosures provided to shareholders. The rule amendments were effective as of January 2023, but the SEC is providing an 18-month compliance period following the effective date for such amendments other than those addressing fee and expense information in advertisements that might be materially misleading. As such, beginning in July 2024, the Portfolio must comply with certain new requirements which include, but are not limited to, making significant updates to the content of its shareholder reports and mailing paper copies of the new tailored shareholder reports to shareholders who have not opted to receive shareholder report documents electronically. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

The SEC made a final ruling on February 15, 2023 to adopt proposed amendments to the Settlement Cycle Rule (Rule 15c6-1) and other related rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to shorten the standard settlement cycle for most broker-dealer transactions from two business days after the trade date (T+2) to one business day after the trade date (T+1). The effective date was May 5, 2023, and the compliance date for the amendments is May 28, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

In September 2023, the SEC adopted amendments to a current rule governing fund naming conventions. In general, the current rule requires funds with certain types of names to adopt a policy to invest at least 80% of their assets in the type of investment suggested by the name. The amendments expand the scope of the current rule in a number of ways that are expected to result in an increase in the types of fund names that would require the fund to adopt an 80% investment policy under the rule. Additionally, the amendments address deviations from a fund’s 80% investment policy and the use and valuation of derivatives instruments for purposes of the rule. The amendments are effective as of December 11, 2023, but the SEC is providing a 24-month compliance period following the effective date

for fund groups with net assets of $1 billion or more (and a 30-month compliance period for fund groups with net assets of less than $1 billion). At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.

3. INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

(a) Investment Valuation Policies The NAV of the Portfolio’s shares, or each of its share classes as applicable, is determined by dividing the total value of portfolio investments and other assets attributable to the Portfolio or class, less any liabilities, as applicable, by the total number of shares outstanding.

On each day that the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open, the Portfolio’s shares are ordinarily valued as of the close of regular trading (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time) (“NYSE Close”). Information that becomes known to the Portfolio or its agents after the time as of which NAV has been calculated on a particular day will not generally be used to retroactively adjust the price of a security or the NAV determined earlier that day. If regular trading on the NYSE closes earlier than scheduled, the Portfolio may calculate its NAV as of the earlier closing time or calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for that day. The Portfolio generally does not calculate its NAV on days on which the NYSE is not open for business. If the NYSE is closed on a day it would normally be open for business, the Portfolio may calculate its NAV as of the NYSE Close for such day or such other time that the Portfolio may determine.

For purposes of calculating NAV, portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value. A market quotation is readily available only when that quotation is a quoted price (unadjusted) in active markets for identical investments that the Portfolio can access at the measurement date, provided that a quotation will not be readily available if it is not reliable. Market value is generally determined on the basis of official closing prices or the last reported sales prices. The Portfolio will normally use pricing data for domestic equity securities received shortly after the NYSE Close and does not normally take into account trading, clearances or settlements that take place after the NYSE Close. A foreign (non-U.S.) equity security traded on a foreign exchange or on more than one exchange is typically valued using pricing information from the exchange considered by PIMCO to be the primary exchange. If market value pricing is used, a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security will be valued as of the close of trading on the foreign exchange, or the NYSE Close, if the NYSE Close occurs before the end of trading on the foreign exchange.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act. As a general principle, the fair value of a security or

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Notes to Financial Statements		(Cont.)

other asset is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board has designated PIMCO as the valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”) for the Portfolio to perform the fair value determination relating to all Portfolio investments. PIMCO may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through various teams and committees. The Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures govern the Valuation Designee’s selection and application of methodologies for determining and calculating the fair value of portfolio investments. The Valuation Designee may value Portfolio securities for which market quotations are not readily available and other Portfolio assets utilizing inputs from pricing services, quotation reporting systems, valuation agents and other third-party sources (together, “Pricing Sources”).

Domestic and foreign (non-U.S.) fixed income securities, non-exchange traded derivatives, and equity options are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or Pricing Sources using data reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities. Prices obtained from Pricing Sources may be based on, among other things, information provided by market makers or estimates of market values obtained from yield data relating to investments or securities with similar characteristics. Certain fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date. Exchange-traded options, except equity options, futures and options on futures are valued at the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. Swap agreements are valued on the basis of bid quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or market-based prices supplied by Pricing Sources. With respect to any portion of the Portfolio’s assets that are invested in one or more open-end management investment companies (other than ETFs), the Portfolio’s NAV will be calculated based on the NAVs of such investments. Open-end management investment companies may include affiliated funds.

If a foreign (non-U.S.) equity security’s value has materially changed after the close of the security’s primary exchange or principal market but before the NYSE Close, the security may be valued at fair value. Foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities that do not trade when the NYSE is open are also valued at fair value. With respect to foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities, the Portfolio may determine the fair value of investments based on information provided by Pricing Sources, which may recommend fair value or adjustments with reference to other securities, indexes or assets. In considering whether fair valuation is required and in determining fair values, the Valuation Designee may, among other things, consider significant events (which may be considered to include changes in the value of U.S. securities or securities indexes) that occur after the close of the relevant market and before the NYSE Close. The Portfolio may utilize modeling tools

provided by third-party vendors to determine fair values of foreign (non-U.S.) securities. For these purposes, unless otherwise determined by the Valuation Designee, any movement in the applicable reference index or instrument (“zero trigger”) between the earlier close of the applicable foreign market and the NYSE Close may be deemed to be a significant event, prompting the application of the pricing model (effectively resulting in daily fair valuations). Foreign exchanges may permit trading in foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities on days when the Trust is not open for business, which may result in the Portfolio’s portfolio investments being affected when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares.

Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to the U.S. dollar using exchange rates obtained from Pricing Sources. As a result, the value of such investments and, in turn, the NAV of the Portfolio’s shares may be affected by changes in the value of currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar. The value of investments traded in markets outside the United States or denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar may be affected significantly on a day that the Trust is not open for business. As a result, to the extent that the Portfolio holds foreign (non-U.S.) investments, the value of those investments may change at times when shareholders are unable to buy or sell shares and the value of such investments will be reflected in the Portfolio’s next calculated NAV.

Fair valuation may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust’s and Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures are intended to result in a calculation of the Portfolio’s NAV that fairly reflects security values as of the time of pricing, the Trust cannot ensure that fair values accurately reflect the price that the Portfolio could obtain for a security if it were to dispose of that security as of the time of pricing (for instance, in a forced or distressed sale). The prices used by the Portfolio may differ from the value that would be realized if the securities were sold. The Portfolio’s use of fair valuation may also help to deter “stale price arbitrage” as discussed under the “Frequent or Excessive Purchases, Exchanges and Redemptions” section in the Portfolio’s prospectus.

Under certain circumstances, the per share NAV of a class of the Portfolio’s shares may be different from the per share NAV of another class of shares as a result of the different daily expense accruals applicable to each class of shares.

(b) Fair Value Hierarchy U.S. GAAP describes fair value as the price that the Portfolio would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods and requires disclosure of the fair value hierarchy, separately for each major category of assets and liabilities, that segregates fair value measurements into levels (Level 1, 2 or 3). The


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inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:

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Level 1 — Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets or exchanges for identical assets and liabilities.

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Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs, which may include, but are not limited to, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market corroborated inputs.

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Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs based on the best information available in the circumstances, to the extent observable inputs are not available, which may include assumptions made by the Valuation Designee that are used in determining the fair value of investments.

In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, the amounts of transfers into and out of Level 3, if material, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for the Portfolio.

For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. GAAP requires a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported fair values that presents changes attributable to realized gain (loss), unrealized appreciation (depreciation), purchases and sales, accrued discounts (premiums), and transfers into and out of the Level 3 category during the period. The end of period value is used for the transfers between Levels of the Portfolio’s assets and liabilities. Additionally, U.S. GAAP requires quantitative information regarding the significant unobservable inputs used in the determination of fair value of assets or liabilities categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, a fair value hierarchy and, if material, a Level 3 reconciliation and details of significant unobservable inputs, have been included in the Notes to Schedule of Investments for the Portfolio.

Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value The valuation methods (or “techniques”) and significant inputs used in determining the fair values of portfolio securities or other assets and liabilities categorized as Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Common stocks, ETFs, exchange-traded notes and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts, rights and warrants, or options on futures that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in registered open-end investment companies (other than ETFs) will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments in unregistered open-end investment companies will be calculated based upon the NAVs of such investments and are considered Level 1 provided that the NAVs are observable, calculated daily and are the value at which both purchases and sales will be conducted.

Fixed income securities including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities, non-U.S. bonds, and short-term debt instruments (such as commercial paper, time deposits, and certificates of deposit) are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from brokers and dealers or Pricing Sources that use broker-dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The Pricing Sources’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. These securities are also normally valued by Pricing Sources that use broker-dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, and incorporate deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain securities that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the NYSE Close. These securities are valued using Pricing Sources that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are also categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain exchange traded futures and options to account for market movement between the exchange settlement and the NYSE Close. These securities are valued using quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or Pricing Sources. Financial derivatives using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

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DECEMBER 31, 2023


Notes to Financial Statements		(Cont.)

Equity exchange-traded options and over the counter financial derivative instruments, such as forward foreign currency contracts and options contracts derive their value from underlying asset prices, indexes, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These contracts are normally valued on the basis of quotes obtained from a quotation reporting system, established market makers or Pricing Sources (normally determined as of the NYSE Close). Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, financial derivative instruments can be valued by Pricing Sources using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as quoted prices, issuer details, indexes, bid/ask spreads, interest rates, implied volatilities, yield curves, dividends and exchange rates. Financial derivative instruments that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Centrally cleared swaps and over the counter swaps derive their value from underlying asset prices, indexes, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. They are valued using a broker-dealer bid quotation or on market-based prices provided by Pricing Sources (normally determined as of the NYSE Close). Centrally cleared swaps and over the counter swaps can be valued by Pricing Sources using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models may use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as the overnight index swap rate, LIBOR forward rate, interest rates, yield curves and credit spreads. These securities are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Short-term debt instruments (such as commercial paper, time deposits, and certificates of deposit) having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, so long as the amortized cost value of such short-term debt instruments is approximately the same as the fair value of the instrument as determined without the use of amortized cost valuation. These securities are categorized as Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the source of the base price.

When a fair valuation method is applied by PIMCO that uses significant unobservable inputs, investments will be priced by a method that the Valuation Designee believes reflects fair value and are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

4. SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS

Investments in Securities

The Portfolio may utilize the investments and strategies described below to the extent permitted by the Portfolio’s investment policies.

Inflation-Indexed Bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted by the rate of inflation. The interest rate

on these bonds is generally fixed at issuance at a rate lower than typical bonds. Over the life of an inflation-indexed bond, however, interest will be paid based on a principal value which is adjusted for inflation. Any increase or decrease in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income on the Statement of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity. Repayment of the original bond principal upon maturity (as adjusted for inflation) is guaranteed in the case of U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. For bonds that do not provide a similar guarantee, the adjusted principal value of the bond repaid at maturity may be less than the original principal.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by and payable from, loans on real property. Mortgage-related securities are created from pools of residential or commercial mortgage loans, including mortgage loans made by savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, commercial banks and others. These securities provide a monthly payment which consists of both interest and principal. Interest may be determined by fixed or adjustable rates. The rate of prepayments on underlying mortgages will affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security, and may have the effect of shortening or extending the effective duration of the security relative to what was anticipated at the time of purchase. The timely payment of principal and interest of certain mortgage-related securities is guaranteed with the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Pools created and guaranteed by non-governmental issuers, including government-sponsored corporations, may be supported by various forms of insurance or guarantees, but there can be no assurance that private insurers or guarantors can meet their obligations under the insurance policies or guarantee arrangements. Many of the risks of investing in mortgage-related securities secured by commercial mortgage loans reflect the effects of local and other economic conditions on real estate markets, the ability of tenants to make lease payments, and the ability of a property to attract and retain tenants. These securities may be less liquid and may exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage-related or other asset-backed securities. Other asset-backed securities are created from many types of assets, including, but not limited to, auto loans, accounts receivable, such as credit card receivables and hospital account receivables, home equity loans, student loans, boat loans, mobile home loans, recreational vehicle loans, manufactured housing loans, aircraft leases, computer leases and syndicated bank loans.

Collateralized Debt Obligations (“CDOs”) include Collateralized Bond Obligations (“CBOs”), Collateralized Loan Obligations (“CLOs”) and other similarly structured securities. CBOs and CLOs are types of asset-backed securities. A CBO is a trust which is backed by a


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diversified pool of high risk, below investment grade fixed income securities. A CLO is a trust typically collateralized by a pool of loans, which may include, among others, domestic and foreign senior secured loans, senior unsecured loans, and subordinate corporate loans, including loans that may be rated below investment grade or equivalent unrated loans. The risks of an investment in a CDO depend largely on the type of the collateral securities and the class of the CDO in which the Portfolio invests. In addition to the normal risks associated with fixed income securities discussed elsewhere in this report and the Portfolio’s prospectus and statement of additional information (e.g., prepayment risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, structural risk, legal risk and interest rate risk (which may be exacerbated if the interest rate payable on a structured financing changes based on multiples of changes in interest rates or inversely to changes in interest rates)), CBOs, CLOs and other CDOs carry additional risks including, but not limited to, (i) the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other payments, (ii) the quality of the collateral may decline in value or default, (iii) the risk that the Portfolio may invest in CBOs, CLOs, or other CDOs that are subordinate to other classes, and (iv) the complex structure of the security may not be fully understood at the time of investment and may produce disputes with the issuer or unexpected investment results.

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (“CMOs”) are debt obligations of a legal entity that are collateralized by whole mortgage loans or private mortgage bonds and divided into classes. CMOs are structured into multiple classes, often referred to as “tranches,” with each class bearing a different stated maturity and entitled to a different schedule for payments of principal and interest, including prepayments. CMOs may be less liquid and may exhibit greater price volatility than other types of mortgage-related or asset-backed securities.

Restricted Investments are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale and may generally be sold privately, but may be required to be registered or exempted from such registration before being sold to the public. Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Disposal of restricted investments may involve time-consuming negotiations and expenses, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult to achieve. Restricted investments held by the Portfolio as of December 31, 2023, as applicable, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedules of Investments.

Securities Issued by U.S. Government Agencies or Government-Sponsored Enterprises are obligations of and, in certain cases, guaranteed by, the U.S. Government, its agencies or instrumentalities. Some U.S. Government securities, such as Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and securities guaranteed by the Government National

Mortgage Association, are supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government; others, such as those of the Federal Home Loan Banks, are supported by the right of the issuer to borrow from the U.S. Department of the Treasury (the “U.S. Treasury”); and others, such as those of the Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA” or “Fannie Mae”), are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. Government to purchase the agency’s obligations. U.S. Government securities may include zero coupon securities which do not distribute interest on a current basis and tend to be subject to a greater risk than interest-paying securities of similar maturities.

Government-related guarantors (i.e., not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government) include FNMA and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“FHLMC” or “Freddie Mac”). FNMA is a government-sponsored corporation. FNMA purchases conventional (i.e., not insured or guaranteed by any government agency) residential mortgages from a list of approved seller/servicers which include state and federally chartered savings and loan associations, mutual savings banks, commercial banks and credit unions and mortgage bankers. Pass-through securities issued by FNMA are guaranteed as to timely payment of principal and interest by FNMA, but are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. FHLMC issues Participation Certificates (“PCs”), which are pass-through securities, each representing an undivided interest in a pool of residential mortgages. FHLMC guarantees the timely payment of interest and ultimate collection of principal, but PCs are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government.

In June 2019, FNMA and FHLMC started issuing Uniform Mortgage Backed Securities in place of their current offerings of TBA-eligible securities (the “Single Security Initiative”). The Single Security Initiative seeks to support the overall liquidity of the TBA market and aligns the characteristics of FNMA and FHLMC certificates. The long-term effects that the Single Security Initiative may have on the market for TBA and other mortgage-backed securities are uncertain.

Roll-timing strategies can be used where the Portfolio seeks to extend the expiration or maturity of a position, such as a TBA security on an underlying asset, by closing out the position before expiration and opening a new position with respect to substantially the same underlying asset with a later expiration date. TBA securities purchased or sold are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an asset or liability, respectively. Recently finalized FINRA rules include mandatory margin requirements for the TBA market that requires the Portfolio to post collateral in connection with its TBA transactions. There is no similar requirement applicable to the Portfolio’s TBA counterparties. The required collateralization of TBA trades could increase the cost of TBA transactions to the Portfolio and impose added operational complexity.

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Notes to Financial Statements		(Cont.)

When-Issued Transactions are purchases or sales made on a when-issued basis. These transactions are made conditionally because a security, although authorized, has not yet been issued in the market. Transactions to purchase or sell securities on a when-issued basis involve a commitment by the Portfolio to purchase or sell these securities for a predetermined price or yield, with payment and delivery taking place beyond the customary settlement period. The Portfolio may sell when-issued securities before they are delivered, which may result in a realized gain (loss).

5. BORROWINGS AND OTHER FINANCING TRANSACTIONS

The Portfolio may enter into the borrowings and other financing transactions described below to the extent permitted by the Portfolio’s investment policies.

The following disclosures contain information on the Portfolio’s ability to lend or borrow cash or securities to the extent permitted under the Act, which may be viewed as borrowing or financing transactions by the Portfolio. The location of these instruments in the Portfolio’s financial statements is described below.

(a) Repurchase Agreements Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, the Portfolio purchases an underlying debt obligation (collateral) subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and the Portfolio to resell, the obligation at an agreed-upon price and time. In an open maturity repurchase agreement, there is no pre-determined repurchase date and the agreement can be terminated by the Portfolio or counterparty at any time. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held by the Portfolio’s custodian or designated subcustodians (in the case of tri-party repurchase agreements) and in certain instances will remain in custody with the counterparty. Traditionally, the Portfolio has used bilateral repurchase agreements wherein the underlying securities will be held by the Portfolio’s custodian. The market value of the collateral must be equal to or exceed the total amount of the repurchase obligations, including interest. Repurchase agreements, if any, including accrued interest, are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Interest earned is recorded as a component of interest income on the Statement of Operations. In periods of increased demand for collateral, the Portfolio may pay a fee for the receipt of collateral, which may result in interest expense to the Portfolio.

(b) Interfund Lending In accordance with an exemptive order (the “Order”) from the SEC, each Portfolio of the Trust may participate in a joint lending and borrowing facility for temporary purposes (the “Interfund Lending Program”), subject to compliance with the terms and conditions of the Order, and to the extent permitted by each Portfolio’s investment policies and restrictions. Each Portfolio is

currently permitted to borrow under the Interfund Lending Program. A lending portfolio may lend in aggregate up to 15% of its current net assets at the time of the interfund loan, but may not lend more than 5% of its net assets to any one borrowing portfolio through the Interfund Lending Program. A borrowing portfolio may not borrow through the Interfund Lending Program or from any other source if its total outstanding borrowings immediately after the borrowing would be more than 33 1/3% of its total assets (or any lower threshold provided for by the portfolio’s investment restrictions). If a borrowing portfolio’s total outstanding borrowings exceed 10% of its total assets, each of its outstanding interfund loans will be subject to collateralization of at least 102% of the outstanding principal value of the loan. All interfund loans are for temporary or emergency purposes and the interfund loan rate to be charged will be the average of the highest current overnight repurchase agreement rate available to a lending portfolio and the bank loan rate, as calculated according to a formula established by the Board.

During the period ended December 31, 2023, the Portfolio did not participate in the Interfund Lending Program.

6. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Portfolio may enter into the financial derivative instruments described below to the extent permitted by the Portfolio’s investment policies.

The following disclosures contain information on how and why the Portfolio uses financial derivative instruments, and how financial derivative instruments affect the Portfolio’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The location and fair value amounts of these instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and the net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statement of Operations, each categorized by type of financial derivative contract and related risk exposure, are included in a table in the Notes to Schedule of Investments. The financial derivative instruments outstanding as of period end and the amounts of net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on financial derivative instruments during the period, as disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments, serve as indicators of the volume of financial derivative activity for the Portfolio.

(a) Forward Foreign Currency Contracts may be engaged, in connection with settling planned purchases or sales of securities, to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Portfolio’s securities or as part of an investment strategy. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of a forward foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Forward foreign currency contracts are marked to market daily, and the change in value is recorded by the


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Portfolio as an unrealized gain (loss). Realized gains (losses) are equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed and are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain (loss) reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Portfolio could be exposed to risk if the counterparties are unable to meet the terms of the contracts or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably to the U.S. dollar. To mitigate such risk, cash or securities may be exchanged as collateral pursuant to the terms of the underlying contracts.

(b) Futures Contracts are agreements to buy or sell a security or other asset for a set price on a future date and are traded on an exchange. The Portfolio may use futures contracts to manage its exposure to the securities markets or to movements in interest rates and currency values. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are the imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the securities held by the Portfolio and the prices of futures contracts and the possibility of an illiquid market. Futures contracts are valued based upon their quoted daily settlement prices. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Portfolio is required to deposit with its futures broker an amount of cash, U.S. Government and Agency Obligations, or select sovereign debt, in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are marked to market daily and based on such movements in the price of the contracts, an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value may be posted or collected by the Portfolio (“Futures Variation Margin”). Futures Variation Margins, if any, are disclosed within centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Gains (losses) are recognized but not considered realized until the contracts expire or close. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the Futures Variation Margin included within exchange traded or centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(c) Swap Agreements are bilaterally negotiated agreements between the Portfolio and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows, assets, foreign currencies or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. Swap agreements may be privately negotiated in the over the counter market (“OTC swaps”) or may be cleared through a third party, known as a central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization (“Centrally Cleared Swaps”). The Portfolio may enter into asset, credit default, cross-currency, interest rate, total return, variance and other forms of swap agreements to manage its exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, commodity, equity and inflation risk. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral or margin in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency.

Centrally Cleared Swaps are marked to market daily based upon valuations as determined from the underlying contract or in accordance with the requirements of the central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization. Changes in market value, if any, are reflected as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the Statement of Operations. Daily changes in valuation of centrally cleared swaps (“Swap Variation Margin”), if any, are disclosed within centrally cleared financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Centrally Cleared and OTC swap payments received or paid at the beginning of the measurement period are included on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent premiums paid or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). Upfront premiums received (paid) are initially recorded as liabilities (assets) and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the swap. These upfront premiums are recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations. Net periodic payments received or paid by the Portfolio are included as part of realized gain (loss) on the Statement of Operations.

For purposes of applying certain of the Portfolio’s investment policies and restrictions, swap agreements, like other derivative instruments, may be valued by the Portfolio at market value, notional value or full exposure value. In the case of a credit default swap, in applying certain of the Portfolio’s investment policies and restrictions, the Portfolio will value the credit default swap at its notional value or its full exposure value (i.e., the sum of the notional amount for the contract plus the market value), but may value the credit default swap at market value for purposes of applying certain of the Portfolio’s other investment policies and restrictions. For example, the Portfolio may value credit default swaps at full exposure value for purposes of the Portfolio’s credit quality guidelines (if any) because such value in general better reflects the Portfolio’s actual economic exposure during the term of the credit default swap agreement. As a result, the Portfolio may, at times, have notional exposure to an asset class (before netting) that is greater or lesser than the stated limit or restriction noted in the Portfolio’s prospectus. In this context, both the notional amount and the market value may be positive or negative depending on whether the Portfolio is selling or buying protection through the credit default swap. The manner in which certain securities or other instruments are valued by the Portfolio for purposes of applying investment policies and restrictions may differ from the manner in which those investments are valued by other types of investors.

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Notes to Financial Statements		(Cont.)

Entering into swap agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of interest, credit, market and documentation risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may fail to perform or meet an obligation or disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreements and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates or the values of the asset upon which the swap is based.

The Portfolio’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive. The risk may be mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Portfolio and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral to the Portfolio to cover the Portfolio’s exposure to the counterparty.

To the extent the Portfolio has a policy to limit the net amount owed to or to be received from a single counterparty under existing swap agreements, such limitation only applies to counterparties to OTC swaps and does not apply to centrally cleared swaps where the counterparty is a central counterparty or derivatives clearing organization.

Credit Default Swap Agreements on corporate, loan, sovereign, U.S. municipal or U.S. Treasury issues are entered into to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where the Portfolio owns or has exposure to the referenced obligation) or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default. Credit default swap agreements involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event that the referenced entity, obligation or index, as specified in the swap agreement, undergoes a certain credit event. As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Portfolio will generally receive from the buyer of protection a fixed rate of income throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, the Portfolio would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Portfolio would be subject to investment exposure on the notional amount of the swap.

the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. If the Portfolio is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Portfolio will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation, other deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. Recovery values are estimated by market makers considering either industry standard recovery rates or entity specific factors and considerations until a credit event occurs. If a credit event has occurred, the recovery value is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the settlement value. The ability to deliver other obligations may result in a cheapest-to-deliver option (the buyer of protection’s right to choose the deliverable obligation with the lowest value following a credit event).

Credit default swap agreements on credit indexes involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising the credit index. A credit index is a basket of credit instruments or exposures designed to be representative of some part of the credit market as a whole. These indexes are made up of reference credits that are judged by a poll of dealers to be the most liquid entities in the credit default swap market based on the sector of the index. Components of the indexes may include, but are not limited to, investment grade securities, high yield securities, asset-backed securities, emerging markets, and/or various credit ratings within each sector. Credit indexes are traded using credit default swaps with standardized terms including a fixed spread and standard maturity dates. An index credit default swap references all the names in the index, and if there is a default, the credit event is settled based on that name’s weight in the index. The composition of the indexes changes periodically, usually every six months, and for most indexes, each name has an equal weight in the index. Credit default swaps on credit indexes may be used to hedge a portfolio of credit default swaps or bonds, which is less expensive than it would be to buy many credit default swaps to achieve a similar effect. Credit default swaps on indexes are instruments for protecting investors owning bonds against default, and traders use them to speculate on changes in credit quality.

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period end, if any, are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments. They serve as an indicator of the current status of payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the reference entity. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. For credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities and credit indexes, the quoted market prices and resulting values serve as the indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.

The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Portfolio as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement equals the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of each individual credit default swap agreement outstanding as of period end for which the Portfolio is the seller of protection are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Portfolio for the same referenced entity or entities.

Interest Rate Swap Agreements may be entered into to help hedge against interest rate risk exposure and to maintain the Portfolio’s ability to generate income at prevailing market rates. The value of the fixed rate bonds that the Portfolio holds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk and to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing market rates, the Portfolio may enter into interest rate swap agreements. Interest rate swap agreements involve the exchange by the Portfolio with another party for their respective commitment to pay or receive interest on the notional amount of principal. Certain forms of interest rate swap agreements may include: (i) interest rate caps, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates exceed a specified rate, or “cap,” (ii) interest rate floors, under which, in return for a premium, one party agrees to make payments to the other to the extent that interest rates fall below a specified rate, or “floor,” (iii) interest rate collars, under which a party sells a cap and purchases a floor or vice versa in an attempt to protect itself against

interest rate movements exceeding given minimum or maximum levels, (iv) callable interest rate swaps, under which the buyer pays an upfront fee in consideration for the right to early terminate the swap transaction in whole, at zero cost and at a predetermined date and time prior to the maturity date, (v) spreadlocks, which allow the interest rate swap users to lock in the forward differential (or spread) between the interest rate swap rate and a specified benchmark, or (vi) basis swaps, under which two parties can exchange variable interest rates based on different segments of money markets.

Total Return Swap Agreements are entered into to gain or mitigate exposure to the underlying reference asset. Total return swap agreements involve commitments where single or multiple cash flows are exchanged based on the price of an underlying reference asset and on a fixed or variable interest rate. Total return swap agreements may involve commitments to pay interest in exchange for a market-linked return. One counterparty pays out the total return of a specific underlying reference asset, which may include a single security, a basket of securities or an index, and in return receives a fixed or variable rate. At the maturity date, a net cash flow is exchanged where the total return is equivalent to the return of the underlying reference asset less a financing rate, if any. As a receiver, the Portfolio would receive payments based on any net positive total return and would owe payments in the event of a net negative total return. As the payer, the Portfolio would owe payments on any net positive total return, and would receive payments in the event of a net negative total return.

7. PRINCIPAL AND OTHER RISKS

(a) Principal Risks

The principal risks of investing in the Portfolio, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return, are listed below. Please see “Description of Principal Risks” in the Portfolio’s prospectus for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Portfolio.

Equity Risk is the risk that the value of equity or equity-related securities, including preferred securities, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company or to factors affecting a particular industry or industries. Equity securities or equity-related generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. In addition, preferred securities may be subject to greater credit risk or other risks, such as risks related to deferred and omitted distributions, limited voting rights, liquidity, interest rates, regulatory changes and special redemption rights.

Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities Risk is the risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including interest rate risk, extension risk, prepayment risk and credit risk. The Portfolio may invest in any tranche of mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, including junior and/or equity tranches

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(to the extent consistent with the other of the Portfolio’s guidelines), which generally carry higher levels of the foregoing risks.

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk is the risk that investing in foreign (non-U.S.) securities may result in the Portfolio experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a portfolio that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, increased risk of delayed settlement of portfolio transactions or loss of certificates of portfolio securities, and the risk of unfavorable foreign government actions, including nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockage, political changes, diplomatic developments or the imposition of sanctions and other similar measures. Foreign securities may also be less liquid and more difficult to value than securities of U.S. issuers.

Emerging Markets Risk is the risk of investing in emerging market securities, primarily increased foreign (non-U.S.) investment risk.

Sovereign Debt Risk is the risk that investments in fixed income instruments issued by sovereign entities may decline in value as a result of default or other adverse credit event resulting from an issuer’s inability or unwillingness to make principal or interest payments in a timely fashion.

Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Portfolio may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.

Issuer Risk is the risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the issuer, such as management performance, changes in financial condition or credit rating, financial leverage, reputation or reduced demand for the issuer’s goods or services.

Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities and dividend-paying equity securities will fluctuate in value because of a change in interest rates; a portfolio with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a portfolio with a shorter average portfolio duration.

Call Risk is the risk that an issuer may exercise its right to redeem a fixed income security earlier than expected (a call). Issuers may call outstanding securities prior to their maturity for a number of reasons (e.g., declining interest rates, changes in credit spreads and improvements in the issuer’s credit quality). If an issuer calls a security that the Portfolio has invested in, the Portfolio may not recoup the full amount of its initial investment or may not realize the full anticipated earnings from the investment and may be forced to reinvest in lower-yielding securities, securities with greater credit risks or securities with other, less favorable features.

Credit Risk is the risk that the Portfolio could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a derivative contract, or the issuer or guarantor of collateral, is unable or unwilling, or is perceived (whether by market participants, rating agencies, pricing services or otherwise) as unable or unwilling, to meet its financial obligations.

High Yield Risk is the risk that high yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as “junk bonds”) are subject to greater levels of credit, call and liquidity risks. High yield securities are considered primarily speculative with respect to the issuer’s continuing ability to make principal and interest payments, and may be more volatile than higher-rated securities of similar maturity.

Currency Risk is the risk that foreign (non-U.S.) currencies will change in value relative to the U.S. dollar and affect the Portfolio’s investments in foreign (non-U.S.) currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, or in derivatives that provide exposure to, foreign (non-U.S.) currencies.

Liquidity Risk is the risk that a particular investment may be difficult to purchase or sell and that the Portfolio may be unable to sell illiquid investments at an advantageous time or price or achieve its desired level of exposure to a certain sector. Liquidity risk may result from the lack of an active market, reduced number and capacity of traditional market participants to make a market in fixed income securities, and may be magnified in a rising interest rate environment or other circumstances where investor redemptions from fixed income funds may be higher than normal, causing increased supply in the market due to selling activity.

Leveraging Risk is the risk that certain transactions of the Portfolio, such as reverse repurchase agreements, loans of portfolio securities, and the use of when-issued, delayed delivery or forward commitment transactions, or derivative instruments, may give rise to leverage, magnifying gains and losses and causing the Portfolio to be more volatile than if it had not been leveraged. This means that leverage entails a heightened risk of loss.

Management Risk is the risk that the investment techniques and risk analyses applied by PIMCO will not produce the desired results and that actual or potential conflicts of interest, legislative, regulatory, or tax restrictions, policies or developments may affect the investment techniques available to PIMCO and the individual portfolio managers in connection with managing the Portfolio and may cause PIMCO to restrict or prohibit participation in certain investments. There is no guarantee that the investment objective of the Portfolio will be achieved.

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investments exposes the Portfolio to heightened credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, market risk and prepayment and extension risk, as well as the risk of default on the underlying asset. In addition, investments in CLOs carry additional risks including, but not limited to: (i) the possibility that distributions from collateral securities will not be adequate to make interest or other payments; (ii) the quality of the collateral may decline in value or default; (iii) risks related to the capability of the servicer of the securitized assets; (iv) the risk that the Portfolio may invest in tranches of CLOs that are subordinate to other tranches; (v) the structure and complexity of the transaction and the legal documents may not be fully understood at the time of investment and could lead to disputes with the issuer or among investors regarding the characterization of proceeds or unexpected investment results; and (vi) the CLO’s manager may perform poorly.

Derivatives Risk is the risk of investing in derivative instruments (such as forwards, futures, swaps and structured securities) and other similar investments, including leverage, liquidity, interest rate, market, counterparty (including credit), operational, legal and management risks and valuation complexity. Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar investment may not correlate perfectly with, and may be more sensitive to market events than, the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Portfolio could lose more than the initial amount invested. Changes in the value of a derivative or other similar instrument may also create margin delivery or settlement payment obligations for the Portfolio. The Portfolio’s use of derivatives or other similar investments may result in losses to the Portfolio, a reduction in the Portfolio’s returns and/or increased volatility. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives or other similar investments are also subject to the risk that a counterparty to the transaction will not fulfill its contractual obligations to the other party, as many of the protections afforded to centrally-cleared derivative transactions might not be available for OTC derivatives or other similar investments. The primary credit risk on derivatives or other similar investments that are exchange-traded or traded through a central clearing counterparty resides with the Portfolio’s clearing broker or the clearinghouse. Changes in regulation relating to a registered fund’s use of derivatives and related instruments could potentially limit or impact the Portfolio’s ability to invest in derivatives, limit the Portfolio’s ability to employ certain strategies that use derivatives or other similar investments and/or adversely affect the value of derivatives or other similar investments and the Portfolio’s performance.

Futures Contract Risk is the risk that, while the value of a futures contract tends to correlate with the value of the underlying asset that it represents, differences between the futures market and the market for the underlying asset may result in an imperfect correlation. Futures contracts may involve risks different from, and possibly greater than,

the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets. The purchase or sale of a futures contract may result in losses in excess of the amount invested in the futures contract.

Short Exposure Risk is the risk of entering into short sales or other short positions, including the potential loss of more money than the actual cost of the investment, and the risk that the third party to the short sale or other short position will not fulfill its contractual obligations, causing a loss to the Portfolio.

Exchange-Traded Fund Risk is the risk that an exchange-traded fund may not track the performance of the index it is designed to track, among other reasons, because of exchange rules, market prices of shares of an exchange-traded fund may fluctuate rapidly and materially, or shares of an exchange-traded fund may trade significantly above or below net asset value, any of which may cause losses to the Portfolio invested in the exchange-traded fund.

(b) Other Risks

In general, the Portfolio may be subject to additional risks, including, but not limited to, risks related to government regulation and intervention in financial markets, operational risks, risks associated with financial, economic and global market disruptions, and cyber security risks. Please see the Portfolio’s prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for a more detailed description of the risks of investing in the Portfolio. Please see the Important Information section of this report for additional discussion of certain regulatory and market developments that may impact the Portfolio’s performance.

Market Disruption Risk The Portfolio is subject to investment and operational risks associated with financial, economic and other global market developments and disruptions, including those arising from war, terrorism, market manipulation, government interventions, defaults and shutdowns, political changes or diplomatic developments, public health emergencies (such as the spread of infectious diseases, pandemics and epidemics) and natural/environmental disasters, which can all negatively impact the securities markets and cause the Portfolio to lose value. These events can also impair the technology and other operational systems upon which the Portfolio’s service providers, including PIMCO as the Portfolio’s investment adviser, rely, and could otherwise disrupt the Portfolio’s service providers’ ability to fulfill their obligations to the Portfolio.

Government Intervention in Financial Markets Federal, state, and other governments, their regulatory agencies, or self-regulatory organizations may take actions that affect the regulation of the instruments in which the Portfolio invests, or the issuers of such instruments, in ways that are unforeseeable. Legislation or regulation may also change the way in which the Portfolio itself is regulated. Such

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legislation or regulation could limit or preclude the Portfolio’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Furthermore, volatile financial markets can expose the Portfolio to greater market and liquidity risk and potential difficulty in valuing portfolio instruments held by the Portfolio. The value of the Portfolio’s holdings is also generally subject to the risk of future local, national, or global economic disturbances based on unknown weaknesses in the markets in which the Portfolio invests. In addition, it is not certain that the U.S. Government will intervene in response to a future market disturbance and the effect of any such future intervention cannot be predicted. It is difficult for issuers to prepare for the impact of future financial downturns, although companies can seek to identify and manage future uncertainties through risk management programs.

Regulatory Risk Financial entities, such as investment companies and investment advisers, are generally subject to extensive government regulation and intervention. Government regulation and/or intervention may change the way the Portfolio is regulated, affect the expenses incurred directly by the Portfolio and the value of its investments, and limit and/or preclude the Portfolio’s ability to achieve its investment objective. Government regulation may change frequently and may have significant adverse consequences. Moreover, government regulation may have unpredictable and unintended effects.

Operational Risk An investment in the Portfolio, like any fund, can involve operational risks arising from factors such as processing errors, human errors, inadequate or failed internal or external processes, failures in systems and technology, changes in personnel and errors caused by third-party service providers. The occurrence of any of these failures, errors or breaches could result in a loss of information, regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage or other events, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Portfolio. While the Portfolio seeks to minimize such events through controls and oversight, there may still be failures that could cause losses to the Portfolio.

Cyber Security Risk As the use of technology has become more prevalent in the course of business, the Portfolio has become potentially more susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from breaches in cyber security. A breach in cyber security refers to both intentional and unintentional cyber events that may, among other things, cause the Portfolio to lose proprietary information, suffer data corruption and/or destruction or lose operational capacity, result in the unauthorized release or other misuse of confidential information, or otherwise disrupt normal business operations. Cyber security failures or breaches may result in financial losses to the Portfolio and its shareholders. These failures or breaches may also result in disruptions to business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses; interference with the Portfolio’s ability to calculate its net asset value, process shareholder transactions or

otherwise transact business with shareholders; impediments to trading; violations of applicable privacy and other laws; regulatory fines; penalties; third party claims in litigation; reputational damage; reimbursement or other compensation costs; additional compliance and cyber security risk management costs and other adverse consequences. In addition, substantial costs may be incurred in order to prevent any cyber incidents in the future. There is also a risk that cyber security breaches may not be detected. The Portfolio and its shareholders may suffer losses as a result of a cyber security breach related to the Portfolio, its service providers, trading counterparties or the issuers in which the Portfolio invests.

8. MASTER NETTING ARRANGEMENTS

The Portfolio may be subject to various netting arrangements (“Master Agreements”) with select counterparties. Master Agreements govern the terms of certain transactions, and are intended to reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that is intended to improve legal certainty. Each type of Master Agreement governs certain types of transactions. Different types of transactions may be traded out of different legal entities or affiliates of a particular organization, resulting in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. As the Master Agreements are specific to unique operations of different asset types, they allow the Portfolio to close out and net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single Master Agreement with a counterparty. For financial reporting purposes the Statement of Assets and Liabilities generally presents derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis, which reflects the full risks and exposures prior to netting.

Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under most Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant Master Agreement with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specified threshold, which typically ranges from zero to $250,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. United States Treasury Bills and U.S. dollar cash are generally the preferred forms of collateral, although other securities may be used depending on the terms outlined in the applicable Master Agreement. Securities and cash pledged as collateral are reflected as assets on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as either a component of Investments at value (securities) or Deposits with counterparty. Cash collateral received is not typically held in a segregated account and as such is reflected as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as Deposits from counterparty. The market value of any securities received as collateral is not reflected as a


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component of NAV. The Portfolio’s overall exposure to counterparty risk can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the relevant Master Agreement.

Master Repurchase Agreements and Global Master Repurchase Agreements (individually and collectively “Master Repo Agreements”) govern repurchase, reverse repurchase, and certain sale-buyback transactions between the Portfolio and select counterparties. Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of transactions under the Master Repo Agreement, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities, delayed-delivery or certain sale-buyback transactions by and between the Portfolio and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, transaction initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral. The market value of forward settling transactions, collateral pledged or received, and the net exposure by counterparty as of period end is disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

Customer Account Agreements and related addenda govern cleared derivatives transactions such as futures, options on futures, and cleared OTC derivatives. Such transactions require posting of initial margin as determined by each relevant clearing agency which is segregated in an account at a futures commission merchant (“FCM”) registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. In the United States, counterparty risk may be reduced as creditors of an FCM cannot have a claim to Portfolio assets in the segregated account. Portability of exposure reduces risk to the Portfolio. Variation margin, which reflects changes in market value, is generally exchanged daily, but may not be netted between futures and cleared OTC derivatives unless the parties have agreed to a separate arrangement in respect of portfolio margining. The market value or accumulated unrealized appreciation (depreciation), initial margin posted, and any unsettled variation margin as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

Prime Broker Arrangements may be entered into to facilitate execution and/or clearing of listed equity option transactions or short sales of equity securities between the Portfolio and selected counterparties. The arrangements provide guidelines surrounding the rights, obligations, and other events, including, but not limited to, margin, execution, and settlement. These agreements maintain provisions for, among other

things, payments, maintenance of collateral, events of default, and termination. Margin and other assets delivered as collateral are typically in the possession of the prime broker and would offset any obligations due to the prime broker. The market values of listed options and securities sold short and related collateral are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern bilateral OTC derivative transactions entered into by the Portfolio with select counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral posting and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements. The ISDA Master Agreement may contain additional provisions that add counterparty protection beyond coverage of existing daily exposure if the counterparty has a decline in credit quality below a predefined level or as required by regulation. Similarly, if required by regulation, the Portfolio may be required to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure. These amounts, if any, may (or if required by law, will) be segregated with a third-party custodian. To the extent the Portfolio is required by regulation to post additional collateral beyond coverage of daily exposure, it could potentially incur costs, including in procuring eligible assets to meet collateral requirements, associated with such posting. The market value of OTC financial derivative instruments, collateral received or pledged, and net exposure by counterparty as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to Schedule of Investments.

9. FEES AND EXPENSES

(a) Investment Advisory Fee PIMCO is a majority-owned subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LLC (“Allianz Asset Management”) and serves as the Adviser to the Trust, pursuant to an investment advisory contract. The Adviser receives a monthly fee from the Portfolio at an annual rate based on average daily net assets (the “Investment Advisory Fee”). The Investment Advisory Fee for all classes is charged at an annual rate as noted in the table in note (b) below.

(b) Supervisory and Administrative Fee PIMCO serves as administrator (the “Administrator”) and provides supervisory and administrative services to the Trust for which it receives a monthly supervisory and administrative fee based on each share class’s average daily net assets (the “Supervisory and Administrative Fee”). As the Administrator, PIMCO bears the costs of various third-party services, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs.

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The Investment Advisory Fee and Supervisory and Administrative Fees for all classes, as applicable, are charged at the annual rate as noted in the following table (calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets attributable to each class):

Investment Advisory Fee

Supervisory and Administrative Fee

All Classes

Institutional
Class

Administrative
Class

Advisor
Class

0.30%

0.31%

*	This particular share class has been registered with the SEC, but was not operational during the period ended December 31, 2023.

(c) Distribution and Servicing Fees PIMCO Investments LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PIMCO, serves as the distributor (“Distributor”) of the Trust’s shares.

The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Servicing Plan with respect to the Advisor Class shares of the Portfolio pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act (the “Distribution and Servicing Plan”). The Distribution and Servicing Plan allows the Portfolio to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring through financial intermediaries, distribution, administrative, recordkeeping, shareholder and/or related services with respect to Advisor Class and Administrative Class shares. The Distribution and Servicing Plan permits the Portfolio to make total payments at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets attributable to its Advisor Class shares. The Distribution and Servicing Plan for Administrative Class shares also permits the Portfolio to compensate the Distributor for providing or procuring administrative, recordkeeping, and other investor services at an annual rate of up to 0.15% of its average daily net assets attributable to its Administrative Class shares.


	Distribution Fee		Servicing Fee

Administrative Class*		—		0.15%

Advisor Class		0.25%		—

*	This particular share class has been registered with the SEC, but was not operational during the period ended December 31, 2023.

(d) Portfolio Expenses PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services for shareholders and also bears the costs of various third-party services required by the Portfolio, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, legal, transfer agency and printing costs. The Trust is responsible for the following expenses: (i) salaries and other compensation of any of the Trust’s executive officers and employees who are not officers, directors, stockholders, or employees of PIMCO or its subsidiaries or affiliates; (ii) taxes and governmental fees; (iii) brokerage fees and commissions and other portfolio transaction expenses; (iv) costs of borrowing money, including interest expenses; (v) fees and expenses of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of PIMCO or the Trust, and any counsel retained exclusively for their benefit; (vi) extraordinary expenses, including costs of litigation and indemnification expenses; (vii) organizational and

offering expenses of the Trust and the Portfolio, and any other expenses which are capitalized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; and (viii) any expenses allocated or allocable to a specific class of shares (“class-specific expenses”). The ratio of expenses to average net assets per share class, as disclosed on the Financial Highlights, may differ from the annual portfolio operating expenses per share class.

The Trust pays no compensation directly to any Trustee or any other officer who is affiliated with the Administrator, all of whom receive remuneration for their services to the Trust from the Administrator or its affiliates.

(e) Expense Limitation Pursuant to the Expense Limitation Agreement, PIMCO has agreed, through May 1, 2024, to waive a portion of the Portfolio’s Supervisory and Administrative Fee, or reimburse the Portfolio, to the extent that the Portfolio’s organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata share of Trustee Fees exceed 0.0049%, (the “Expense Limit”) (calculated as a percentage of the Portfolio’s average daily net assets attributable to each class). The Expense Limitation Agreement will automatically renew for one-year terms unless PIMCO provides written notice to the Trust at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term. The waiver, if any, is reflected on the Statement of Operations as a component of Waiver and/or Reimbursement by PIMCO. As of December 31, 2023, the amount was $71,323.

In any month in which the investment advisory contract or supervision and administration agreement is in effect, PIMCO is entitled to reimbursement by the Portfolio of any portion of the supervisory and administrative fee waived or reimbursed as set forth above (the “Reimbursement Amount”) within thirty-six months of the time of the waiver, provided that such amount paid to PIMCO will not: i) together with any organizational expenses, pro rata share of expenses related to obtaining or maintaining a Legal Entity Identifier and pro rata Trustee fees, exceed, for such month, the Expense Limit (or the amount of the expense limit in place at the time the amount being recouped was originally waived if lower than the Expense Limit); ii) exceed the total Reimbursement Amount; or iii) include any amounts previously reimbursed to PIMCO. The total recoverable amounts to PIMCO (from the Fee Limitation Agreement and Expense Limitation Agreement combined) as of December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands^†):


Expiring Within

12 months		13-24 months		25-36 months		Total

$	73	$	70	$	71	$	214

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.


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10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Adviser, Administrator, and Distributor are related parties. Fees paid to these parties are disclosed in Note 9, Fees and Expenses, and the accrued related party fee amounts are disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

11. GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATIONS

Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each Trustee, officer, employee or other agent of the Trust (including the Trust’s investment manager) is indemnified, to the extent permitted by the Act, against certain liabilities that may arise out of performance of their duties to the Portfolio. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Portfolio enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnification clauses. The Portfolio’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Portfolio that have not yet occurred. However, the Portfolio has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts.

12. PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES

The length of time the Portfolio has held a particular security is not generally a consideration in investment decisions. A change in the securities held by the Portfolio is known as “portfolio turnover.” The Portfolio may engage in frequent and active trading of portfolio securities to achieve its investment objective(s), particularly during periods of volatile market movements. High portfolio turnover may involve correspondingly greater transaction costs, including brokerage commissions or dealer mark-ups and other transaction costs on the sale of securities and reinvestments in other securities, which are borne by the Portfolio. Such sales may also result in realization of taxable capital gains, including short-term capital gains (which are generally taxed at ordinary income tax rates when distributed to shareholders). The transaction costs associated with portfolio turnover may adversely affect the Portfolio’s performance. The portfolio turnover rates are reported in the Financial Highlights.

Purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended December 31, 2023, were as follows (amounts in thousands^†):


U.S. Government/Agency				All Other
Purchases		Sales		Purchases		Sales

$	163,209	$	126,583	$	47,441	$	10,495

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

13. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest with a $0.001 par value. Changes in shares of beneficial interest were as follows (shares and amounts in thousands^†):


	Year Ended 12/31/2023						Year Ended 12/31/2022

	Shares			Amount			Shares			Amount

Receipts for shares sold

Institutional Class		75		$	504			35		$	229

Advisor Class		271			1,755			578			3,668
Issued as reinvestment of distributions

Institutional Class		131			890			1,221			7,626

Advisor Class		624			4,110			6,709			40,824
Cost of shares redeemed

Institutional Class		(447	)		(2,964	)		(671	)		(4,958	)

Advisor Class		(4,073	)		(26,100	)		(4,000	)		(26,823	)

Net increase (decrease) resulting from Portfolio share transactions		(3,419	)	$	(21,805	)		3,872		$	20,566

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

As of December 31, 2023, one shareholder owned 10% or more of the Portfolio’s total outstanding shares comprising 93% of the Portfolio. The shareholder is a related party of the Portfolio. Related parties may include, but are not limited to, the investment adviser and its affiliates, affiliated broker dealers, fund of funds and directors or employees of the Trust or Adviser.

14. REGULATORY AND LITIGATION MATTERS

The Portfolio is not named as a defendant in any material litigation or arbitration proceedings and is not aware of any material litigation or claim pending or threatened against it.

The foregoing speaks only as of the date of this report.

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Notes to Financial Statements		(Cont.)

15. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS

The Portfolio intends to qualify as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and distribute all of its taxable income and net realized gains, if applicable, to shareholders. Accordingly, no provision for Federal income taxes has been made.

The Portfolio may be subject to local withholding taxes, including those imposed on realized capital gains. Any applicable foreign capital gains tax is accrued daily based upon net unrealized gains, and may be payable following the sale of any applicable investments.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Adviser has reviewed the Portfolio’s tax positions for all open tax years. As of December 31, 2023, the Portfolio has recorded no liability for net unrecognized tax benefits relating to uncertain income tax positions it has taken or expects to take in future tax returns.

The Portfolio files U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Portfolio’s tax returns are subject to examination by relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return but which can be extended to six years in certain circumstances. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

Shares of the Portfolio currently are sold to segregated asset accounts (“Separate Accounts”) of insurance companies that fund variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies (“Variable Contracts”). Please refer to the prospectus for the Separate Account and Variable Contract for information regarding Federal income tax treatment of distributions to the Separate Account.

As of December 31, 2023, the components of distributable taxable earnings are as follows (amounts in thousands^†):


	Undistributed Ordinary Income⁽¹⁾		Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains		Net Tax Basis Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)⁽²⁾			Other Book-to-Tax Accounting Differences⁽³⁾		Accumulated Capital Losses⁽⁴⁾			Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferral - Capital⁽⁵⁾		Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferral - Ordinary⁽⁶⁾		Total Components of Distributable Earnings

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio	$	2,985	$	0	$	(63	)	$	0	$	(18,595	)	$	0	$	0	$	(15,673	)

†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

⁽¹⁾	Includes undistributed short-term capital gains, if any.

⁽²⁾	Adjusted for and the accelerated recognition of unrealized gain or loss on certain futures, options, and/or forward contracts for federal income tax purposes. Also adjusted for differences between book and tax realized and unrealized gain (loss) on swap contracts and straddle loss deferrals.

⁽³⁾	Represents differences in income tax regulations and financial accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

⁽⁴⁾	Capital losses available to offset future net capital gains as shown below.

⁽⁵⁾	Capital losses realized during the period November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 which the Portfolio elected to defer to the following taxable year pursuant to income tax regulations.

⁽⁶⁾	Specified losses realized during the period November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 which the Portfolio elected to defer to the following taxable year pursuant to income tax regulations.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Portfolio is permitted to carry forward any new capital losses for an unlimited period. Additionally, such capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term under previous law.

As of December 31, 2023, the Portfolio had the following post-effective capital losses with no expiration (amounts in thousands^†):


	Short-Term		Long-Term

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio	$	7,544	$	11,051

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate cost and the net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes are as follows (amounts in thousands^†):


	Federal Tax Cost		Unrealized Appreciation		Unrealized (Depreciation)			Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)⁽⁷⁾

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio	$	187,822	$	4,300	$	(4,366	)	$	(66	)

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

⁽⁷⁾	Adjusted for and the accelerated recognition of unrealized gain or loss on certain futures, options, and/or forward contracts for federal income tax purposes. Also adjusted for differences between book and tax realized and unrealized gain (loss) on swap contracts and straddle loss deferrals.


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				December 31, 2023

For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, the Portfolio made the following tax basis distributions (amounts in thousands^†):


	December 31, 2023						December 31, 2022

	Ordinary Income Distributions⁽⁸⁾		Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions		Return of Capital⁽⁹⁾		Ordinary Income Distributions⁽⁸⁾		Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions		Return of Capital⁽⁹⁾

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio	$	5,000	$	0	$	0	$	19,881	$	28,569	$	0

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

⁽⁸⁾	Includes short-term capital gains distributed, if any.

⁽⁹⁾	A portion of the distributions made represents a tax return of capital. Return of capital distributions have been reclassified from undistributed net investment income to paid-in capital to more appropriately conform financial accounting to tax accounting.

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of PIMCO Equity Series VIT^® and Shareholders of PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio (constituting PIMCO Equity Series VIT^®, hereafter referred to as the “Portfolio”) as of December 31, 2023, the related statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2023 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Portfolio as of December 31, 2023, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2023 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended December 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Portfolio’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Portfolio’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Portfolio in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2023 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Kansas City, Missouri

February 16, 2024

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in PIMCO Equity Series VIT^® since 2010.


44		PIMCO EQUITY SERIES VIT


Glossary:		(abbreviations that may be used in the preceding statements)				(Unaudited)



Counterparty Abbreviations:

BOA	Bank of America N.A.	FAR	Wells Fargo Bank National Association	MYI	Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC

BPS	BNP Paribas S.A.	FICC	Fixed Income Clearing Corporation	SSB	State Street Bank and Trust Co.

BRC	Barclays Bank PLC	GLM	Goldman Sachs Bank USA	TOR	The Toronto-Dominion Bank

BSH	Banco Santander S.A. - New York Branch	JPM	JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.	UAG	UBS AG Stamford

CBK	Citibank N.A.	MBC	HSBC Bank Plc

Currency Abbreviations:

BRL	Brazilian Real	GBP	British Pound	MXN	Mexican Peso

CAD	Canadian Dollar	HUF	Hungarian Forint	USD (or $)	United States Dollar

EUR	Euro	JPY	Japanese Yen

Exchange Abbreviations:

OTC	Over the Counter

Index/Spread Abbreviations:

CDX.EM	Credit Derivatives Index - Emerging Markets	EAFE	Europe, Australasia, and Far East Stock Index	SOFR	Secured Overnight Financing Rate

CDX.HY	Credit Derivatives Index - High Yield	S&P 500	Standard & Poor’s 500 Index	SOFRINDX	Secured Overnight Financing Rate Index

CDX.IG	Credit Derivatives Index - Investment Grade

Other Abbreviations:

ABS	Asset-Backed Security	LIBOR	London Interbank Offered Rate	OIS	Overnight Index Swap

CLO	Collateralized Loan Obligation	MSCI	Morgan Stanley Capital International	TBA	To-Be-Announced

DAC	Designated Activity Company

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Distribution Information				(Unaudited)

For purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”), the Portfolio estimated the periodic sources of any dividends paid during the period covered by this report in accordance with good accounting practice. Pursuant to Rule 19a-1(e) under the Act, the table below sets forth the actual source information for dividends paid during the six month period ended December 31, 2023 calculated as of each distribution period pursuant to Section 19 of the Act. The information below is not provided for U.S. federal income tax reporting purposes. The tax character of all dividends and distributions is reported on Form 1099-DIV (for shareholders who receive U.S. federal tax reporting) at the end of each calendar year. See the Financial Highlights section of this report for the tax characterization of distributions determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations for the fiscal year.


PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio
Institutional Class	Net Investment Income*		Net Realized Capital Gains*		Paid-in Surplus or Other Capital Sources**		Total (per common share)

September 2023	$	0.0807	$	0.0000	$	0.0000	$	0.0807

December 2023	$	0.0804	$	0.0000	$	0.0000	$	0.0804

Advisor Class	Net Investment Income*		Net Realized Capital Gains*		Paid-in Surplus or Other Capital Sources**		Total (per common share)

September 2023	$	0.0723	$	0.0000	$	0.0000	$	0.0723

December 2023	$	0.0753	$	0.0000	$	0.0000	$	0.0753

The source of dividends provided in the table differs, in some respects, from information presented in this report prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. For example, net earnings from certain interest rate swap contracts are included as a source of net investment income for purposes of Section 19(a). Accordingly, the information in the table may differ from information in the accompanying financial statements that are presented on the basis of U.S. GAAP and may differ from tax information presented in the footnotes. Amounts shown may include accumulated, as well as fiscal period net income and net profits.

**	Occurs when a portfolio distributes an amount greater than its accumulated net income and net profits. Amounts are not reflective of a portfolio's net income, yield, earnings or investment performance.


46		PIMCO EQUITY SERIES VIT


Federal Income Tax Information				(Unaudited)

As required by the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) and Treasury Regulations, if applicable, shareholders must be notified within 60 days of the Portfolio’s fiscal year end regarding the status of qualified dividend income and the dividend received deduction.

Dividend Received Deduction. Corporate shareholders are generally entitled to take the dividend received deduction on the portion of a portfolio’s dividend distribution that qualifies under tax law. The percentage of the following Portfolio’s fiscal 2023 ordinary income dividend that qualifies for the corporate dividend corporate dividend received deduction is set forth below.

Qualified Dividend Income. Under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, the following percentage of ordinary dividends paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 was designated as ‘‘qualified dividend income’’ as defined in the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 subject to reduced tax rates in 2023.

Qualified Interest Income and Qualified Short-Term Capital Gain (for non-U.S. resident shareholders only). Under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, the following amounts of ordinary dividends paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 are considered to be derived from “qualified interest income,” as defined in Section 871(k)(1)(E) of the Code, and therefore are designated as interest-related dividends, as defined in Section 871(k)(1)(C) of the Code. Further, the following amounts of ordinary dividends paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 are considered to be derived from “qualified short-term capital gain,” as defined in Section 871(k)(2)(D) of the Code, and therefore are designated as qualified short-term gain dividends, as defined by Section 871(k)(2)(C) of the Code.

Section 163(j) Interest Dividends. The Portfolio intends to pass through the maximum amount allowable as Section 163(j) Interest defined in Proposed Treasury Section 1.163(j)-1(b). The 163(j) percentage of ordinary income distributions are as follows:


	Dividend Received Deduction %		Qualified Dividend Income %		Qualified Interest Income (000s^†)		Qualified Short-Term Capital Gains (000s^†)		163(j) Interest Dividends (000s^†)

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		0%		0%	$	3,839	$	0	$	0

^†	A zero balance may reflect actual amounts rounding to less than one thousand.

Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisor with respect to the tax consequences of their investment in the Trust. In January 2024, you will be advised on IRS Form 1099-DIV as to the federal tax status of the dividends and distributions received by you in calendar year 2023.

Section 199A Dividends. Non-corporate shareholders meeting certain holding period requirements may be able to deduct up to 20 percent of qualified REIT dividends passed through and reported to the shareholders as IRC section 199A dividends. The IRC section 199A percentage of ordinary dividends are as follows:


	199A Dividends

PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio		0%

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Management of the Trust

The charts below identify the Trustees and executive officers of the Trust. Unless otherwise indicated, the address of all persons below is 650 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660.

The Portfolio’s Statement of Additional Information includes more information about the Trustees and Officers. To request a free copy, call PIMCO at (888) 87-PIMCO or visit the Portfolio’s website at www.pimco.com/pvit.


Name, Year of Birth and Position Held with Trust*	Term of Office and Length of Time Served^†	Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years	Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee	Other Public Company and Investment Company Directorships Held by Trustee During the Past 5 Years

Interested Trustees¹

Peter G. Strelow (1970) Chairman of the Board and Trustee	02/2019 to present	Managing Director and Co-Chief Operating Officer, PIMCO. Senior Vice President of the Trust, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds. Formerly, Chief Administrative Officer, PIMCO.	161	Chairman and Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust.

Kimberley G. Stafford (1978) Trustee	02/2021 to present	Managing Director, Global Head of Product Strategy, PIMCO; and Member of Executive Committee, PIMCO. Formerly, Head of Asia-Pacific, Global Head of Consultant Relations and Head of US Institutional and Alternatives Sales, PIMCO.	161	Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust.

Independent Trustees

George E. Borst (1948) Trustee	05/2019 to present	Executive Advisor, McKinsey & Company (since 10/14). Formerly, Executive Advisor, Toyota Financial Services (10/13-12/14); and CEO, Toyota Financial Services (01/01-9/13).	161	Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust; Director, MarineMax Inc.

Jennifer Holden Dunbar (1963) Trustee	02/2016 to present	Formerly, Managing Director, Dunbar Partners, LLC (business consulting and investments) (05/05-05/21); and Partner, Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.	161	Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust. Director, PS Business Parks; Director, Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation.

Kym M. Hubbard (1957) Trustee	05/2019 to present	Formerly, Global Head of Investments, Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer, Ernst & Young.	161	Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust; Director, State Auto Financial Corporation.

Gary F. Kennedy (1955) Trustee	05/2019 to present	Formerly, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, American Airlines and AMR Corporation (now American Airlines Group) (01/03-01/14).	161	Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust.

Peter B. McCarthy (1950) Trustee	09/2011 to present	Formerly, Assistant Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, United States Department of Treasury; Deputy Managing Director, Institute of International Finance.	161	Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust.

Ronald C. Parker (1951) Lead Independent Trustee	02/2016 to present Lead Independent Trustee 05/2019 to present	Director of Roseburg Forest Products Company. Formerly, Chairman of the Board, The Ford Family Foundation; and President, Chief Executive Officer, Hampton Affiliates (forestry products).	161	Lead Independent Trustee, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO ETF Trust.

*	Unless otherwise noted, the information for the individuals listed is as of December 31, 2023.

¹	Ms. Stafford and Mr. Strelow are “interested persons” of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) because of their affiliations with PIMCO.

^†	Trustees serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified.


48		PIMCO EQUITY SERIES VIT


				(Unaudited)

Executive Officers


Name, Year of Birth and Position Held with Trust*	Term of Office and Length of Time Served	Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years^†

Joshua D. Ratner (1976)** President	01/2024 to present	Executive Vice President and Head of Fund and Client Operations; Deputy General Counsel, PIMCO. President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Ryan G. Leshaw (1980) Chief Legal Officer and Secretary	08/2021 to present	Executive Vice President and Senior Counsel, PIMCO. Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. Chief Legal Officer, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund, PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds and PIMCO Capital Solutions BDC Corp. Formerly, Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

Keisha Audain-Pressley (1975)** Chief Compliance Officer	01/2020 to present	Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, PIMCO. Chief Compliance Officer, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund, PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds and PIMCO Capital Solutions BDC Corp.

Peter G. Strelow (1970) Senior Vice President	06/2019 to present	Managing Director and Co-Chief Operating Officer, PIMCO. Senior Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds. Formerly, Chief Administrative Officer, PIMCO.

Wu-Kwan Kit (1981) Assistant Secretary	08/2017 to present	Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel, PIMCO. Assistant Secretary, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust and PIMCO Equity Series. Vice President, Senior Counsel and Secretary, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund, PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds and PIMCO Capital Solutions BDC Corp. Formerly, Assistant General Counsel, VanEck Associates Corp.

Douglas B. Burrill (1980)** Vice President	08/2022 to present	Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund, PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds and PIMCO Capital Solutions BDC Corp.

Carol K. Chan (1982) Vice President	01/2024 to present	Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Alyssa M. Creighton (1974) Vice President	01/2024 to present	Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund, PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds and PIMCO Capital Solutions BDC Corp.

Jason R. Duran (1977) Vice President	02/2023 to present	Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Kenneth W. Lee (1972) Vice President	08/2022 to present	Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund, PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds and PIMCO Capital Solutions BDC Corp.

Greg J. Mason (1980)*** Vice President	05/2023 to present	Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Colleen P. McLaughlin (1983)*** Vice President	01/2024 to present	Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Shiv Narain (1981) Vice President	01/2024 to present	Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Keith A. Werber (1973) Vice President	05/2022 to present	Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund, PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds and PIMCO Capital Solutions BDC Corp.

Paul T. Wildermuth (1979) Vice President	01/2024 to present	Vice President, PIMCO. Vice President, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Bijal Y. Parikh (1978) Treasurer	01/2021 to present	Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Treasurer, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Management of the Trust		(Cont.)		(Unaudited)


Name, Year of Birth and Position Held with Trust*	Term of Office and Length of Time Served	Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years^†

Brandon T. Evans (1982) Deputy Treasurer	01/2024 to present	Senior Vice President, PIMCO. Deputy Treasurer, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Erik C. Brown (1967)*** Assistant Treasurer	03/2010 to present	Executive Vice President, PIMCO. Assistant Treasurer, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund, PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds and PIMCO Capital Solutions BDC Corp.

Matthew L. Goodman (1977)** Assistant Treasurer	01/2024 to present	Vice President, PIMCO. Assistant Treasurer, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Laine E. Pacetti (1989) Assistant Treasurer	01/2024 to present	Vice President, PIMCO. Assistant Treasurer, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Jason R. Stern (1979)** Assistant Treasurer	01/2024 to present	Vice President, PIMCO. Assistant Treasurer, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

Chi H. Vu (1983) Assistant Treasurer	01/2024 to present	Vice President, PIMCO. Assistant Treasurer, PIMCO Funds, PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, PIMCO ETF Trust, PIMCO Equity Series, PIMCO Managed Accounts Trust, PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds, PIMCO Flexible Real Estate Income Fund and PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds.

*	Unless otherwise noted, the information for the individuals listed is as of January 8, 2024.

^†

The term “PIMCO-Sponsored Closed-End Funds” as used herein includes: PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund, PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund II, PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund III, PIMCO Municipal Income Fund, PIMCO Municipal Income Fund II, PIMCO Municipal Income Fund III, PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund, PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund II, PIMCO New York Municipal Income Fund III, PCM Fund Inc., PIMCO Access Income Fund, PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund, PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund, PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund, PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund, PIMCO Dynamic Income Strategy Fund, PIMCO Global StocksPLUS^® & Income Fund, PIMCO High Income Fund, PIMCO Income Strategy Fund, PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II and PIMCO Strategic Income Fund, Inc.; the term “PIMCO-Sponsored Interval Funds” as used herein includes: PIMCO Flexible Credit Income Fund, PIMCO Flexible Municipal Income Fund, PIMCO California Flexible Municipal Income Fund and PIMCO Flexible Emerging Markets Income Fund.

**	The address of these officers is Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, 1633 Broadway, New York, New York 10019.

***	The address of these officers is Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, 401 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78701.


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Privacy Policy¹				(Unaudited)

The Trust^2,3 consider customer privacy to be a fundamental aspect of their relationships with shareholders and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and security of their current, prospective and former shareholders’ non-public personal information. The Trust has developed policies that are designed to protect this confidentiality, while allowing shareholder needs to be served.

OBTAINING NON-PUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION

In the course of providing shareholders with products and services, the Trust and certain service providers to the Trust, such as the Trust’s investment advisers or sub-advisers (“Advisers”), may obtain non-public personal information about shareholders, which may come from sources such as account applications and other forms, from other written, electronic or verbal correspondence, from shareholder transactions, from a shareholder’s brokerage or financial advisory firm, financial professional or consultant, and/or from information captured on applicable websites.

RESPECTING YOUR PRIVACY

As a matter of policy, the Trust does not disclose any non-public personal information provided by shareholders or gathered by the Trust to non-affiliated third parties, except as required or permitted by law or as necessary for such third parties to perform their agreements with respect to the Trust. As is common in the industry, non-affiliated companies may from time to time be used to provide certain services, such as preparing and mailing prospectuses, reports, account statements and other information, conducting research on shareholder satisfaction and gathering shareholder proxies. The Trust or its affiliates may also retain non-affiliated companies to market Trust’s shares or products which use Trust’s shares and enter into joint marketing arrangements with them and other companies. These companies may have access to a shareholder’s personal and account information, but are permitted to use this information solely to provide the specific service or as otherwise permitted by law. In most cases, the shareholders will be clients of a third party, but the Trust may also provide a shareholder’s personal and account information to the shareholder’s respective brokerage or financial advisory firm and/or financial professional or consultant.

SHARING INFORMATION WITH THIRD PARTIES

The Trust reserves the right to disclose or report personal or account information to non-affiliated third parties in limited circumstances where the Trust believes in good faith that disclosure is required under law, to cooperate with regulators or law enforcement authorities, to protect their rights or property, or upon reasonable request by any fund in which a shareholder has invested. In addition, the Trust may disclose information about a shareholder or a shareholder’s accounts to a non-affiliated third party at the shareholder’s request or with the consent of the shareholder.

SHARING INFORMATION WITH AFFILIATES

The Trust may share shareholder information with their affiliates in connection with servicing shareholders’ accounts, and subject to applicable law may provide shareholders with information about products and services that the Trust or its Advisers, distributors or their affiliates (“Service Affiliates”) believe may be of interest to such shareholders. The information that the Trust may share may include, for example, a shareholder’s participation in the Trust or in other investment programs sponsored by a Service Affiliate, a shareholder’s ownership of certain types of accounts (such as IRAs), information about the Trust’s experiences or transactions with a shareholder, information captured on applicable websites, or other data about a shareholder’s accounts, subject to applicable law. The Trust’s Service Affiliates, in turn, are not permitted to share shareholder information with non-affiliated entities, except as required or permitted by law.

PROCEDURES TO SAFEGUARD PRIVATE INFORMATION

The Trust takes seriously the obligation to safeguard shareholder non-public personal information. In addition to this policy, the Trust has implemented procedures that are designed to restrict access to a shareholder’s non-public personal information to internal personnel who need to know that information to perform their jobs, such as servicing shareholder accounts or notifying shareholders of new products or services. Physical, electronic and procedural safeguards are in place to guard a shareholder’s non-public personal information.

INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM WEBSITES

The Trust or their service providers and partners may collect information from shareholders via websites they maintain. The information collected via websites maintained by the Trust or their service providers includes client non-public personal information.

CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

From time to time, the Trust may update or revise this privacy policy. If there are changes to the terms of this privacy policy, documents containing the revised policy on the relevant website will be updated.

¹ When distributing this Policy, the Trust may combine the distribution with any similar distribution of its investment adviser’s privacy policy. The distributed, combined, policy may be written in the first person (i.e. by using “we” instead of “the Trust”).

² The listed entities which are open-end investment companies are known as the “Trusts,” the listed entities which are publicly-traded closed-end investment companies are known as the “Closed-End Funds,” the listed entities which are closed-end investment companies operating as “interval” funds pursuant to Rule 23c-3 under the 1940 Act are known as the “Interval Funds”, and the listed entities which are business development companies are known as the “BDCs.” The Trusts’ respective series, the Closed-End Funds, the Interval Funds and the BDC are referred to herein as the “Funds.” References to “Trustees” include Directors, as applicable.

³ PIMCO Investments LLC (“PI”) serves as the Funds’ distributor and does not provide brokerage services or any financial advice to investors in the Funds solely because it distributes the Funds. This Privacy Policy applies to the activities of PI to the extent that PI regularly effects or engages in transactions with or for a shareholder of a series of a Trust who is the record owner of such shares. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, references to “the Funds” shall include PI when acting in this capacity.

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023


Approval of Investment Advisory Contract and Other Agreements

At a meeting held on August 22-23, 2023, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of PIMCO Equity Series VIT (the “Trust”), including the Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Trustees”), considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Investment Advisory Contract (the “Investment Advisory Contract”) between the Trust, on behalf of the PIMCO StocksPLUS^® Global Portfolio (the “Portfolio”), and Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”), for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024. The Board also considered and unanimously approved the renewal of the Supervision and Administration Agreement (together with the Investment Advisory Contract, the “Agreements”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Portfolio, and PIMCO for an additional one-year term through August 31, 2024.

The information, material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Board’s approvals are summarized below.

1. INFORMATION RECEIVED

(a) Materials Reviewed: During the course of the past year, the Trustees received a wide variety of materials relating to the services provided by PIMCO to the Trust. At each of its quarterly meetings, the Board reviewed the Portfolio’s investment performance and a significant amount of information relating to Portfolio operations, including shareholder services, valuation and custody, the Portfolio’s compliance program and other information relating to the nature, extent and quality of services provided by PIMCO to the Trust and the Portfolio. In considering whether to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board reviewed additional information, including, but not limited to: comparative industry data with regard to investment performance; advisory and supervisory and administrative fees and expenses; financial information for PIMCO; information regarding the profitability to PIMCO of its relationship with the Portfolio; information about the personnel providing investment management services, other advisory services and supervisory and administrative services to the Portfolio; and information about the fees charged and services provided to other clients with similar investment mandates as the Portfolio, where applicable. In addition, the Board reviewed materials provided by counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees (“Counsel”), which included, among other things, a memorandum outlining legal duties of the Board in considering the renewal of the Agreements.

(b) Review Process: In connection with considering the renewal of the Agreements, the Board reviewed written materials prepared by PIMCO in response to requests from Counsel encompassing a wide variety of topics. The Board requested and received assistance and advice regarding, among other things, applicable legal standards from Counsel, and reviewed comparative fee and performance data prepared at the Board’s request by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

(“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company performance information and fee and expense data. The Board received presentations on matters related to the Agreements and met both as a full Board and in a separate session of the Independent Trustees, without management present, at the August 22-23, 2023 meeting. The Independent Trustees also met via video conference with Counsel on July 25, 2023 and conducted a video conference meeting on August 11, 2023 with management and Counsel to discuss the materials presented and other matters deemed relevant to their consideration of the renewal of the Agreements. In connection with its review of the Agreements, the Board received comparative information on the performance, the risk-adjusted performance and the fees and expenses of peer group funds and share classes. The Independent Trustees also requested and received supplemental information, including information regarding Portfolio performance and profitability.

The approval determinations were made on the basis of each Trustee’s business judgment after consideration and evaluation of all the information presented. Individual Trustees may have given different weights to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the approval process. In deciding to approve the renewal of the Agreements, the Board did not identify any single factor or particular information that, in isolation, was controlling. The discussion below is intended to summarize the broad factors and information that figured prominently in the Board’s consideration of the renewal of the Agreements, but is not intended to summarize all of the factors considered by the Board.

2. NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

(a) PIMCO, its Personnel and Resources: The Board considered the depth and quality of PIMCO’s investment management process, including, but not limited to: the experience, capability and integrity of its senior management and other personnel; the overall financial strength and stability of its organization; and the ability of its organizational structure to address changes in the Portfolio’s asset level. The Board also considered the various services in addition to portfolio management that PIMCO provides under the Investment Advisory Contract. The Board noted that PIMCO makes available to its investment professionals a variety of resources and systems relating to investment management, compliance, trading, performance and portfolio accounting. The Board also noted PIMCO’s commitment to enhancing and investing in its global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and the specialized talent needed for the competitive investment management industry and to strengthen its ability to deliver advisory services Investment Advisory Contract. The Board considered PIMCO’s policies, procedures and systems reasonably designed to assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including new regulations impacting the Portfolio, and its commitment to further


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developing and strengthening these programs; its oversight of matters that may involve conflicts of interest between the Portfolio’s investments and those of other accounts managed by PIMCO; and its efforts to keep the Trustees informed about matters relevant to the Portfolio and its shareholders. The Board also considered PIMCO’s continuous investment in its disciplines and personnel, which has enhanced PIMCO’s services to the Portfolios and has allowed PIMCO to introduce innovative new portfolios over time and other investment options that have the potential to benefit shareholders.

In addition, the Trustees considered new services and service enhancements that PIMCO has implemented, including the ongoing development of its own proprietary software and applications to support the Funds. Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of services provided or procured by PIMCO under the Agreements are likely to continue to benefit the Portfolio and its shareholders.

(b) Other Services: The Board also considered the nature, extent and quality of supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO to the Portfolio under the Supervision and Administration Agreement.

The Board considered the terms of the Supervision and Administration Agreement, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services provided pursuant to that agreement under what is essentially an all-in fee structure (the “unified fee”). In return, PIMCO provides or procures certain supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Portfolio, including, but not limited to, audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency, sub-accounting and printing costs. The Board also noted that the scope and complexity, as well as the costs, of the supervisory and administrative services provided by PIMCO under the Supervision and Administration Agreement is expected to continue to increase. The Board considered PIMCO’s provision of supervisory and administrative services and its supervision of the Trust’s third party service providers.

Ultimately, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided or procured by PIMCO have benefited, and will likely continue to benefit, the Portfolio and its shareholders.

3. INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE

The Board reviewed information from PIMCO concerning the Portfolio’s performance, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended March 31, 2023 and other performance data, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended June 30, 2023 (the “PIMCO Report”) and from Broadridge concerning the Portfolio’s performance, as available, over short- and long-term periods ended March 31, 2023 (the “Broadridge Report”). The Board also noted that while historically the Broadridge Report included peer classifications from only Lipper, as part of this approval process the Broadridge Report incorporated peer

classifications from Morningstar for the Portfolio because it was believed that Morningstar provided a materially improved comparison.

The Board considered information regarding both the short- and long-term investment performance of the Portfolio relative to its benchmark index as provided to the Board in advance of each of its quarterly meetings throughout the year, including the PIMCO Report and Broadridge Report. PIMCO reported to the Board that, according to the Broadridge Report, the Portfolio (based on Institutional Class performance) underperformed the median for its performance universe for the one-year period ended March 31, 2023, and overperformed the median for its performance universe for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023, but that it overperformed its benchmark index for the one-year period ended March 31, 2023, and overperformed the median for its performance universe for the three- and five-year periods ended March 31, 2023. PIMCO reported to the Board on the reasons for the Portfolio’s underperformance and actions that have been taken by PIMCO to attempt to improve performance. Depending on the circumstances, the Independent Trustees may be satisfied with the Portfolio’s performance notwithstanding that it lags its benchmark index or peer group for certain periods.

The Board ultimately concluded, within the context of all of its considerations in connection with the Agreements, that PIMCO’s performance record and process in managing the Portfolio indicates that its continued management is likely to benefit the Portfolio and its shareholders, and merits the approval of the renewal of the Agreements.

4. ADVISORY FEES, SUPERVISORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES AND TOTAL EXPENSES

The Board considered that PIMCO seeks to price new funds to scale at the outset with reference to the total expense ratio of the respective Broadridge median, if available, while providing a premium for innovative investment offerings. PIMCO reported to the Board that, in proposing fees for the Portfolio or class of shares, it considers a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the type and complexity of the services provided, the cost of providing services, the risk assumed by PIMCO in the development of products and the provision of services and the competitive marketplace for financial products. The Board also considered that PIMCO reviews the Portfolio’s fee levels and considers changes where appropriate.

The Board reviewed the advisory fees, supervisory and administrative fees and total expense ratios of the Portfolio (each as a percentage of average net assets) and compared such amounts with the average and median fee and expense levels of other similar funds. With respect to advisory fees, the Board reviewed data from the Broadridge Report that compared the average and median advisory fees of other funds in a

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“Peer Group” of comparable funds, where appropriate, as well as universe of other similar funds. The Board also reviewed data comparing the Portfolio’s advisory fees to the fee rates PIMCO charged to separate accounts with similar investment strategies.

The Board considered the Portfolio’s supervisory and administrative fees, comparing them to similar funds managed by other investment advisers in the Broadridge Report. The Board also considered that, as the Portfolio’s business has become increasingly complex, PIMCO has provided an increasingly broad array of fund supervisory and administrative functions. In addition, the Board considered the Trust’s unified fee structure, under which the Trust pays for the supervisory and administrative services it requires for one set fee. In return for this unified fee, PIMCO provides or procures supervisory and administrative services and bears the costs of various third party services required by the Portfolio, including audit, custodial, portfolio accounting, ordinary legal, transfer agency, sub-accounting and printing costs. The Board further considered that many other funds pay for comparable services separately, and thus it is difficult to directly compare the Trust’s unified supervisory and administrative fees with the fees paid by other funds for administrative services alone. The Board also considered that the unified supervisory and administrative fee leads to Portfolio fees that are fixed over the contract period, rather than variable. The Board noted that, although the unified fee structure does not have breakpoints, it inherently reflects certain economies of scale by fixing the absolute level of Portfolio fees at competitive levels over the contract period even if the Portfolio’s operating costs rise when assets remain flat or decrease. Other factors the Board considered in assessing the unified fee include PIMCO’s approach of pricing the Portfolio to scale at inception and reinvesting in other important areas of the business that support the Portfolio. The Board considered historical advisory fee reductions implemented for the Portfolio, noting that the unified fee can be increased or decreased in subsequent contractual periods with Board approval and is subject to the periodic reviews discussed above. The Board concluded that the Portfolio’s supervisory and administrative fees were reasonable in relation to the value of the services provided, including the services provided to different classes of shareholders, and that the expenses assumed contractually by PIMCO under the Supervision and Administration Agreement represent, in effect, a cap on overall Portfolio fees during the contractual period, which is beneficial to the Portfolio and its shareholders.

The Board noted that the Portfolio’s total expense ratios were lower than those of the competitor funds and discussed the Portfolio’s expenses with PIMCO. Upon comparing the Portfolio’s total expense ratios to other funds in the expense group in the Broadridge Report, the Board found total expense ratios of the Portfolio to be reasonable.

Based on the information presented by PIMCO, members of the Board determined, in the exercise of their business judgment, that the level of the advisory fees and supervisory and administrative fees charged by PIMCO under the Agreements, as well as the total expense ratios of the Portfolio, are reasonable.

5. ADVISER COSTS, LEVEL OF PROFITS AND ECONOMIES OF SCALE

The Board reviewed information regarding PIMCO’s costs of providing services to, as well as the resulting level of profits from, the Portfolio. Additionally, the Board discussed PIMCO’s pre- and post-distribution profit margin ranges with respect to the Trust, as compared to the prior year. The Board also noted that it had received information regarding the structure and manner in which PIMCO’s investment professionals were compensated, and PIMCO’s view of the relationship of such compensation to the recruitment and retention of quality personnel. The Board considered PIMCO’s investment in global infrastructure, technology capabilities, risk management processes and qualified personnel to reinforce existing services, offer new services, and accommodate changing regulatory requirements.

The Board considered the existence of any economies of scale and noted that, to the extent that PIMCO achieves economies of scale in managing the Portfolio, PIMCO shares the benefits of such economies of scale with the Portfolio, if any, and its shareholders in a number of ways, including investing in portfolio and trade operations management, firm technology, middle and back office support, legal and compliance, and fund administration logistics; senior management supervision, governance and oversight of those services; and through the pricing of the Portfolio to scale from inception and the enhancement of services provided to the Portfolio in return for fees paid. The Board considered that the Portfolio’s unified fee rate had been set competitively and/or priced to scale from inception and continued to be competitive compared with peers.The Board also considered that the unified fee is a transparent means of informing Portfolio shareholders of the fees associated with the Portfolio, and that the Portfolio bears certain expenses that are not covered by the advisory fee or the unified fee. The Board further considered the challenges that arise when managing large funds, which can result in certain “diseconomies” of scale and noted that PIMCO has continued to reinvest in many areas of the business to support the Portfolio.

The Trustees considered that the unified fee has provided inherent economies of scale because the Portfolio maintains competitive fixed fees over the annual contract period even if the Portfolio’s assets decline and/or operating costs rise. The Trustees further considered that, in contrast, breakpoints may be a proxy for charging higher fees on lower asset levels and that when a fund’s assets decline,


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breakpoints may reverse, which causes expense ratios to increase. The Trustees also considered that, unlike the Portfolio’s unified fee structure, funds with “pass through” administrative fee structures may experience increased expense ratios when fixed dollar fees are charged against declining fund assets. In addition, the Trustees considered that the unified fee protects shareholders from a rise in administrative and operating costs that may result from, among other things, PIMCO’s investments in various business enhancements and infrastructure, including those referenced above. The Trustees noted that PIMCO’s investments in these areas are extensive.

The Board concluded that the Portfolio’s cost structure was reasonable and that PIMCO is appropriately sharing economies of scale, if any, through the Portfolio’s unified fee structure, generally pricing the Portfolio to scale at inception and reinvesting in its business to provide enhanced and expanded services to the Portfolio and its shareholders.

6. ANCILLARY BENEFITS

The Board considered other benefits realized by PIMCO and its affiliates as a result of PIMCO’s relationship with the Trust. Such benefits may include possible ancillary benefits to PIMCO’s institutional investment management business due to the reputation and market penetration of the Trust or third party service providers’ relationship-level fee concessions, which decrease fees paid by PIMCO. The Board also considered that affiliates of PIMCO provide distribution and/or shareholder services to the Portfolio and its shareholders, for which they may be compensated through distribution and servicing fees paid pursuant to the Portfolio’s Rule 12b-1 plans or otherwise. In addition, the Board considered that PIMCO may benefit indirectly from its use of the HUB technology platform, a joint venture between PIMCO, Man Group, S&P Global, Microsoft and State Street. The Board noted that, while PIMCO has the authority to receive the benefit of research provided by broker-dealers executing portfolio transactions on behalf of the Portfolio, it has adopted a policy not to enter into contractual soft dollar arrangements.

7. CONCLUSIONS

Based on their review, including their comprehensive consideration and evaluation of each of the broad factors and information summarized above, the Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services rendered to the Portfolio by PIMCO supported the renewal of the Agreements. The Independent Trustees and the Board as a whole concluded that the Agreements continued to be fair and reasonable to the Portfolio and its shareholders, that the fees charged under the Agreements were fair and reasonable, and that the renewal of the Agreements was in the best interests of the Portfolio and its shareholders.

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2023

General Information

Investment Adviser and Administrator

Pacific Investment Management Company LLC

650 Newport Center Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Distributor

PIMCO Investments LLC

1633 Broadway

New York, NY 10019

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

1100 Main Street, Suite 400

Kansas City, MO 64105

Transfer Agent

SS&C Global Investor & Distribution Solutions, Inc.

430 W 7th Street STE 219024

Kansas City, MO 64105-1407

Legal Counsel

Dechert LLP

1900 K Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300

Kansas City, MO 64106

This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the PIMCO Equity Series VIT.

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Item 2.

Code of Ethics.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Registrant has adopted a code of ethics (the “Code”) that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer. The Registrant did not grant any waivers, including implicit waivers, from any provisions of the Code to the principal executive officer or principal financial officer during the period covered by this report.

A copy of the Code is included as an exhibit to this report.

Item 3.

Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The Board of Trustees has determined that Peter B. McCarthy, who serves on the Board’s Audit Committee, qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as such term is defined in the instructions to this Item 3. The Board has also determined that Mr. McCarthy is “independent” as such term is interpreted under this Item 3.

Item 4.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services.


(a)	Fiscal Year Ended	Audit Fees
	December 31, 2023	$ 37,201
	December 31, 2022	$ 37,096

(b)	Fiscal Year Ended	Audit-Related Fees⁽¹⁾
	December 31, 2023	$ —
	December 31, 2022	$ —

(c)	Fiscal Year Ended	Tax Fees
	December 31, 2023	$ —
	December 31, 2022	$ 1,500

(d)	Fiscal Year Ended	All Other Fees⁽²⁾
	December 31, 2023	$ —
	December 31, 2022	$ —

“Audit Fees” represents aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered for the audit of the PIMCO Equity Series VIT (the “Trust” or “Registrant”) annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory or regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.

“Audit-Related Fees” represents aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Trust’s annual financial statements for those years.

“Tax Fees” represents aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services related to tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning, including review of federal and state income tax returns, review of excise tax distribution requirements and preparation of excise tax returns.

“All Other Fees” represents aggregate fees, if any, billed for other products and services rendered by the principal accountant to the Trust for the last two fiscal years.

⁽¹⁾

There were no “Audit-Related Fees” for the last two fiscal years.

⁽²⁾

There were no “All Other Fees” for the last two fiscal years.

(e)

Pre-approval policies and procedures

(1) The Registrant’s Audit Committee has adopted pre-approval policies and procedures (the “Procedures”) to govern the Audit Committee’s pre-approval of (i) all audit services and permissible non-audit services to be provided to the Registrant by its independent accountant, and (ii) all permissible non-audit services to be provided by such independent accountant to the Registrant’s investment adviser and to any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant (collectively, the “Service Affiliates”) if the services provided directly relate to the Registrant’s operations and financial reporting. In accordance with the Procedures, the Audit Committee is responsible for the engagement of the independent accountant to certify the Registrant’s financial statements for each fiscal year. With respect to the pre-approval of non-audit services provided to the Registrant and its Service Affiliates, the Procedures provide that the Audit Committee may annually pre-approve a list of types or categories of non-audit services that may be provided to the Registrant or its Service Affiliates, or the Audit Committee may pre-approve such services on a project-by-project basis as they arise. Unless a type of service has received general pre-approval, it will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee if it is to be provided by the independent accountant. The Procedures also permit the Audit Committee to delegate authority to one or more of its members to pre-approve any proposed non-audit services that have not been previously pre-approved by the Audit Committee, subject to the ratification by the full Audit Committee no later than its next scheduled meeting.

(2) With respect to the services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item 4, no amount was approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

(f)

Not applicable.

(g)


	Aggregate Non-Audit Fees Billed to Entity
Entity	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
PIMCO Equity Series VIT	$	—	$	3,000
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (“PIMCO”)		28,843,819		16,740,682

Totals	$	28,843,819	$	16,743,682

(h)

The Registrant’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the Registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant which were not pre-approved (not requiring pre-approval) is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

Item 5.

Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

The Registrant has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Audit Committee is comprised of:

George E. Borst

Jennifer Holden Dunbar

Kym M. Hubbard

Gary F. Kennedy

Peter B. McCarthy

Ronald C. Parker

Item 6.

Schedule of Investments.

The information required by this Item 6 is included as part of the annual report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

Item 7.

Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8.

Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9.

Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 10.

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees since the Trust last provided disclosure in response to this item.

Item 11.

Controls and Procedures.

(a)

The principal executive officer and principal financial & accounting officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the Registrant is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report.

(b)

There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12.

Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 13.

Exhibits.


(a)(1)		Exhibit 99.CODE—Code of Ethics pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(a)(2)		Exhibit 99.CERT—Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(a)(3)		Not applicable for open-end investment companies.

(a)(4)		There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by the report.

(b)		Exhibit 99.906CERT—Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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.


PIMCO Equity Series VIT

By:		/s/ Joshua D. Ratner
		Joshua D. Ratner
		President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: February 26, 2024

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


By:		/s/ Joshua D. Ratner
		Joshua D. Ratner
		President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: February 26, 2024

By:		/s/ Bijal Y. Parikh
		Bijal Y. Parikh
		Treasurer (Principal Financial & Accounting Officer)

Date: February 26, 2024

PIMCO Equity Series VIT N-CSRCertified annual shareholder report (management investment company)