# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000702184
**File Stem:** 0000702184-23-000007
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 9884
**Document Hash:** cf9ae20bf9a8c02152eec502b7a6216b
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000702184-23-000007.hdr.sgml**: 20230327

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000702184-23-000007

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 24F-2NT

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230327

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230327

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20230327

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000702184
- **IRS NUMBER:** 230952300
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 002-77283
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23762346

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENN MUTUALS INDEPENDENCE PL C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER RD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2159568835

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** INDEPENDENCE PLACE C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER ROAD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000702184
- **IRS NUMBER:** 230952300
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-177543
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23762347

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENN MUTUALS INDEPENDENCE PL C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER RD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2159568835

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** INDEPENDENCE PLACE C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER ROAD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000702184
- **IRS NUMBER:** 230952300
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-39804
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23762348

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENN MUTUALS INDEPENDENCE PL C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER RD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2159568835

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** INDEPENDENCE PLACE C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER ROAD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000702184
- **IRS NUMBER:** 230952300
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-88824
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23762353

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENN MUTUALS INDEPENDENCE PL C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER RD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2159568835

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** INDEPENDENCE PLACE C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER ROAD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000702184
- **IRS NUMBER:** 230952300
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-62825
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23762350

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENN MUTUALS INDEPENDENCE PL C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER RD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2159568835

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** INDEPENDENCE PLACE C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER ROAD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000702184
- **IRS NUMBER:** 230952300
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-69386
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23762351

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENN MUTUALS INDEPENDENCE PL C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER RD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2159568835

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** INDEPENDENCE PLACE C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER ROAD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000702184
- **IRS NUMBER:** 230952300
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-88822
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23762352

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENN MUTUALS INDEPENDENCE PL C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER RD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2159568835

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** INDEPENDENCE PLACE C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER ROAD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000702184
- **IRS NUMBER:** 230952300
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-62811
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23762349

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PENN MUTUALS INDEPENDENCE PL C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER RD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 2159568835

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** INDEPENDENCE PLACE C30
- **STREET 2:** 600 DRESHER ROAD
- **CITY:** HORSHAM
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 19044

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III (Series ID: S000010942)

---

|  |  |
|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                 | Class ID   |
| PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III   | C000030288 |
| Optimizer                                  | C000030289 |
| Commander                                  | C000030290 |
| Penn Freedom Advisor                       | C000030291 |
| Olympia XT Advisor                         | C000030292 |
| Diversifier II                             | C000030293 |
| Pennant Select                             | C000030294 |
| Penn Freedom                               | C000030295 |
| Enhanced Credit Variable Annuity           | C000030296 |
| Retirement Planner Variable Annuity        | C000030297 |
| Inflation Protector Variable Annuity       | C000092602 |
| Smart Foundation                           | C000109377 |
| SMART FOUNDATION ADVISORY VARIABLE ANNUITY | C000176641 |

---

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III (Series ID: S000010942)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000030288 | PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III   |  |
| C000030289 | Optimizer                                  |  |
| C000030290 | Commander                                  |  |
| C000030291 | Penn Freedom Advisor                       |  |
| C000030292 | Olympia XT Advisor                         |  |
| C000030293 | Diversifier II                             |  |
| C000030294 | Pennant Select                             |  |
| C000030295 | Penn Freedom                               |  |
| C000030296 | Enhanced Credit Variable Annuity           |  |
| C000030297 | Retirement Planner Variable Annuity        |  |
| C000092602 | Inflation Protector Variable Annuity       |  |
| C000109377 | Smart Foundation                           |  |
| C000176641 | SMART FOUNDATION ADVISORY VARIABLE ANNUITY |  |

## FORM 24F-2NT: Annual Notice of Securities Sold Pursuant to Rule 24f-2

### 24F-2NT: Filer Information

**Filer CIK:** 0000702184

**Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?:** LIVE

**Filer Investment Company Type:** N-4

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PENN MUTUAL VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT III

- **Address:** 600 Dresher Road, Horsham, PA 19044

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-03457

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-88824, 002-77283, 333-62825, 333-39804, 333-88822, 333-69386, 333-177543, 333-62811

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $537599780.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $534986978.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $1504953763.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $2039940741.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $0.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $-1502340961.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $0.00

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $0.00

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Steve Linville - Vice President, Financial Management and Controller

**Date:** 03/24/2023

**Signature:** Steve Linville