Brighthouse director exercises RSUs, gets new award

Brighthouse Financial director C. Edward Chaplin reported equity compensation changes.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brighthouse Financial director C. Edward Chaplin reported equity compensation changes. On June 2, 2026, he acquired 4,556 shares of common stock through the exercise of previously granted Restricted Stock Units, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 54,454 shares.

On the same date, he received a new grant of 4,257 Restricted Stock Units for service as a Board member and independent Chairman, each RSU representing one share of common stock. These RSUs will vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.

Insider Trade Summary

4,556 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 3 txns

Insider CHAPLIN C EDWARD

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	4,556	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	4,257	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	4,556	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,257 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 54,454 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (5)

1. F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("BHF") common stock.
2. F2. Award for service as a Board member pursuant to the Brighthouse Financial, Inc. 2017 Non-Management Director Stock Compensation Plan (the "2017 Plan"). 2,837 RSUs were awarded for service as a Board member, and 1,719 RSUs were awarded for service as independent Chairman.
3. F3. The RSUs vested on the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders of BHF.
4. F4. Award for service as a Board member pursuant to the 2017 Plan. 2,651 RSUs were awarded for service as a Board member, and 1,606 RSUs were awarded for service as independent Chairman.
5. F5. The RSUs will vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders of BHF.

Key Figures

Common shares acquired via RSU exercise: 4,556 shares New RSU grant: 4,257 RSUs Shares held after transactions: 54,454 shares

3 metrics

Common shares acquired via RSU exercise 4,556 shares Exercise of Restricted Stock Units on June 2, 2026

New RSU grant 4,257 RSUs Award for Board and Chairman service

Shares held after transactions 54,454 shares Direct Brighthouse Financial common stock holdings post-transaction

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Unit, 2017 Non-Management Director Stock Compensation Plan, vest

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Restricted Stock Unit financial

"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share"

A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.

2017 Non-Management Director Stock Compensation Plan financial

"Award for service as a Board member pursuant to the Brighthouse Financial, Inc. 2017 Non-Management Director Stock Compensation Plan"

vest financial

"The RSUs will vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date"

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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What did Brighthouse Financial (BHF) director C. Edward Chaplin report on this Form 4?

He reported routine equity compensation activity: the exercise of previously granted Restricted Stock Units into common shares and the receipt of a new RSU grant for Board and Chairman service, with no open-market stock purchases or sales disclosed.

How many Brighthouse Financial shares did Chaplin acquire through RSU exercise?

Chaplin acquired 4,556 shares of Brighthouse Financial common stock through the exercise of Restricted Stock Units. This exercise reflects RSUs that vested in connection with his Board service and increased his directly held common stock position reported in the filing.

What new Restricted Stock Units did Chaplin receive from Brighthouse Financial (BHF)?

He received a grant of 4,257 Restricted Stock Units, with each RSU representing one share of Brighthouse Financial common stock. The award compensates his service as a Board member and independent Chairman under the company’s 2017 Non-Management Director Stock Compensation Plan.

When will Chaplin’s newly granted Brighthouse Financial RSUs vest?

The 4,257 newly granted RSUs will vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of Brighthouse Financial’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, tying vesting to either a one-year period or the next scheduled shareholder meeting.

How many Brighthouse Financial common shares does Chaplin hold after these transactions?

After exercising RSUs, Chaplin directly holds 54,454 shares of Brighthouse Financial common stock. This reported total reflects his direct ownership position following the June 2, 2026 equity compensation transactions described in the Form 4 filing.

Do these Brighthouse Financial Form 4 transactions involve open-market buying or selling?

No, the transactions reflect equity compensation events only: RSUs vesting into common stock and a new RSU grant. The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales of Brighthouse Financial common stock by Chaplin on the reported date.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/04/2026 - 04:29 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CHAPLIN C EDWARD

(Last) (First) (Middle)

11225 N COMMUNITY HOUSE RD

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28277

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. [ BHF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/02/2026		M		4,556	A	$0(1)	54,454	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	06/02/2026		M			4,556(2)	(3)	(3)	Common Stock	4,556	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	06/02/2026		A		4,257(4)		(5)	(5)	Common Stock	4,257	$0	4,257	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("BHF") common stock.

2. Award for service as a Board member pursuant to the Brighthouse Financial, Inc. 2017 Non-Management Director Stock Compensation Plan (the "2017 Plan"). 2,837 RSUs were awarded for service as a Board member, and 1,719 RSUs were awarded for service as independent Chairman.

3. The RSUs vested on the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders of BHF.

4. Award for service as a Board member pursuant to the 2017 Plan. 2,651 RSUs were awarded for service as a Board member, and 1,606 RSUs were awarded for service as independent Chairman.

5. The RSUs will vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the date of the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders of BHF.

Remarks:

	/s/ Alexander V. Ulianov, Attorney-in-Fact, on behalf of C. Edward Chaplin	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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