Annual Report Confirms $70/Share Acquisition by Aquarian Holdings Amid Strong 2025 Financial Performance

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Brighthouse Financial's annual report confirms its acquisition by Aquarian Holdings for $70.00 per share, following shareholder approval, alongside reporting strong 2025 financial results and a robust capital position.

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• Definitive Merger Agreement Confirmed

  The company's acquisition by Aquarian Holdings VI L.P. for $70.00 per share in cash is confirmed, following stockholder approval on February 12, 2026. The merger is expected to close in 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

• Strong 2025 Financial Performance

  Brighthouse Financial reported net income available to shareholders of $331 million and adjusted earnings of $1.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase from the prior year.

• Robust Capital Position

  The company's preliminary Combined Risk-Based Capital (RBC) Ratio for its insurance subsidiaries was 456% at December 31, 2025, well above its target range of 400% to 450%.

• Share Repurchase Program Suspended

  Due to the pending merger agreement, the company has agreed to suspend its common stock repurchase program, with $441 million remaining under the previously authorized $750 million program.

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This annual report (10-K) confirms the definitive merger agreement with Aquarian Holdings VI L.P., under which Brighthouse Financial, Inc. will be acquired for $70.00 per share in cash. This represents a significant premium to the current stock price and is a thesis-altering event for shareholders. The filing also details the company's strong financial performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with increased net income and adjusted earnings. Furthermore, the company reported a robust preliminary Combined Risk-Based Capital (RBC) Ratio of 456%, exceeding its target range. A key consequence of the pending merger is the suspension of the company's common stock repurchase program, with $441 million remaining under the authorization.