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Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: BHF) is a U.S. life and annuity company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. This news page aggregates company-specific coverage drawn from official releases and regulatory disclosures, giving readers a focused view of how Brighthouse Financial communicates its performance, strategy, and key corporate actions.
Recent news for Brighthouse Financial has included quarterly earnings announcements that detail net income or loss, adjusted earnings, annuity and life insurance sales, net investment income, and capital metrics such as statutory combined total adjusted capital and the estimated combined risk-based capital (RBC) ratio. These updates often highlight sales of the company’s flagship Shield Level Annuities and life insurance offerings such as Brighthouse SmartCare, as well as disclosures about holding company liquid assets and share repurchase activity.
Another important category of news involves corporate transactions and governance developments. On November 6, 2025, Brighthouse Financial and Aquarian Capital announced a definitive merger agreement under which an Aquarian affiliate will acquire Brighthouse Financial for $70.00 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $4.1 billion. Related communications describe the planned merger structure, the role of Aquarian Capital as a diversified holding company focused on insurance and asset management businesses, and the expectation that Brighthouse Financial will operate as a standalone entity within Aquarian’s portfolio after closing, subject to required approvals.
Investors and observers can also find updates on conference call scheduling or cancellations, preliminary financial metrics, responses to unsolicited mini-tender offers, and commentary from significant shareholders in the public domain. By reviewing this news feed, users can follow how Brighthouse Financial reports its financial results, manages capital, and addresses major events such as the pending acquisition by Aquarian Capital.
Brighthouse Financial (Nasdaq: BHF) has enhanced its flagship life insurance product, Brighthouse SmartCare. The hybrid product now offers a 3% Compound option for long-term care (LTC) benefit growth, expanding client flexibility. Two new riders have been added at no extra charge: the Return of Premium Surrender Benefit Rider and the Return of Premium Death Benefit Rider. These ensure clients receive at least 75% of premiums paid upon surrender and 100% upon death, respectively, subject to reductions. The enhancements aim to strengthen Brighthouse SmartCare's role in comprehensive financial planning, offering both guaranteed death benefits and LTC protection.
Brighthouse Financial (Nasdaq: BHF) has scheduled a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its Q2 2024 financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The earnings release and financial supplement will be issued on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, after market close. Investors can access the webcast and presentation via the company's Investor Relations webpage. Participants interested in joining the call by telephone need to register in advance. A replay of the call will be available until August 23, 2024, on the same webpage.
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (Nasdaq: BHF) reported a net loss available to shareholders of $519 million, or $8.22 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $525 million in the same period of 2023. The company's RBC ratio was estimated between 415% and 435%, with holding company liquid assets of $1.3 billion. An increase in total annuity sales by 3% and life sales by 26% from the first quarter of 2023 was noted. First quarter adjusted earnings were $268 million, or $4.25 per diluted share. The company repurchased approximately $89 million of its common stock year-to-date through May 3, 2024.
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