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Brighthouse Financial (Nasdaq: BHF) reported third-quarter 2025 results and announced an all-cash merger agreement with an affiliate of Aquarian Capital to be acquired for $70.00 per share, valuing the deal at approximately $4.1 billion. The company reported net income available to shareholders of $453 million ($7.89 per diluted share) and adjusted earnings of $970 million ($16.87 per diluted share). Annuity sales were $2.7 billion, led by record Shield Level Annuity sales, and life sales were $38 million. Estimated combined RBC ratio was 435%–455% and holding company liquid assets were $1.0 billion. The company canceled its earnings conference call due to the announced transaction.
Brighthouse Financial (Nasdaq: BHF) said it will not host the conference call and webcast scheduled for Nov 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM ET to discuss third quarter 2025 results after announcing a definitive merger agreement under which Aquarian Capital will acquire the company for $70.00 per share in cash.
The company still expects to issue its Q3 2025 earnings release and financial supplement today after market and provided preliminary metrics:
- Statutory combined total adjusted capital: $5.4 billion
- Estimated combined risk-based capital ratio: 435%–455%
- Holding company liquid assets: $1.0 billion
Aquarian Capital agreed to acquire Brighthouse Financial (Nasdaq: BHF) for $70.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. The price represents a 37.0% premium to the unaffected share price on January 27, 2025 and a 37.7% premium to the 90‑day VWAP as of November 5, 2025. Closing is expected in 2026 and is subject to stockholder approval, antitrust clearance and insurance regulatory approvals. Brighthouse will remain headquartered in Charlotte, keep its name and management (Eric Steigerwalt to continue as CEO), and operate as a standalone company within Aquarian Capital.
Brighthouse Financial (Nasdaq: BHF) will hold a conference call and audio webcast to discuss third quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. ET. The call follows the issuance of the company's third quarter 2025 earnings release and financial supplement, which will be published after market close on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Investors can listen to the live audio webcast and access the presentation on the Brighthouse Financial Investor Relations webpage. Telephone participants must register in advance to join the call. A replay of the conference call will be available on the investor website through Friday, November 28, 2025.
Greenlight Capital, owning 4.9% of Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ: BHF), has sent a letter to BHF's Board urging them to accept a reported $70 per share cash offer from Aquarian Holdings, representing a 55% premium to the September 18 closing price.
David Einhorn's firm criticizes BHF's public market performance since its 2017 MetLife spin-off, noting the stock trades at just 32% of book value and 2.1x 2026 consensus EPS, with shares down 30% since the spin-out despite repurchasing 52% of shares. Greenlight threatens potential board replacement if directors don't act on the takeover offer.
Brighthouse Financial (Nasdaq: BHF) reported its Q2 2025 financial results with net income of $60 million ($1.02 per diluted share), up from $9 million in Q2 2024. The company achieved adjusted earnings of $198 million ($3.43 per diluted share), compared to $346 million in Q2 2024.
Key highlights include annuity sales of $2.6 billion (up 8% quarter-over-quarter), with $1.9 billion in Shield Level Annuities. The company maintained strong capitalization with an estimated RBC ratio of 405-425% and holding company liquid assets of $0.9 billion. BHF continued its share repurchase program, buying back $102 million of common stock year-to-date through June 30, 2025.
Brighthouse Financial (Nasdaq: BHF) has scheduled a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its second quarter 2025 financial results. The earnings release and financial supplement will be issued on Thursday, August 7, 2025 after market close, followed by the conference call on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors can access the webcast and presentation materials through the company's investor relations website. A replay will be available until August 22, 2025.
Brighthouse Financial (BHF) has issued a warning to shareholders regarding an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from Potemkin Limited. The offer seeks to purchase up to 100,000 shares at $36.00 per share, representing a significant 41.12% discount to the current market price of $61.14 (as of May 19, 2025). The company strongly recommends shareholders reject this offer, which expires on September 16, 2025.
The mini-tender offer, targeting less than 5% of shares, is not subject to standard SEC disclosure and procedural requirements, offering fewer investor protections than larger tender offers. Brighthouse Financial emphasizes it has no affiliation with Potemkin Limited or this offer.
Brighthouse Financial (BHF) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, posting a net loss of $294 million ($5.04 per share), an improvement from a $519 million loss in Q1 2024. The company's adjusted earnings, excluding notable items, were $245 million ($4.17 per share). Annuity sales reached $2.3 billion, with $2.0 billion from Shield Level Annuities, though overall annuity sales decreased 21% quarter-over-quarter. Life insurance sales grew to $36 million, up 24% year-over-year. The company maintained strong capital positions with an estimated RBC ratio between 420-440% and holding company liquid assets of $1.0 billion. BHF continued its share repurchase program, buying back $85 million of common stock year-to-date through May 6, 2025.
Brighthouse Financial (BHF) has scheduled a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its first quarter 2025 financial results. The event will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The company will release its Q1 2025 earnings report and financial supplement after market close on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Investors can access the webcast and related presentation materials through the Brighthouse Financial Investor Relations webpage. A replay of the conference call will be available until Friday, May 23, 2025.
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