How were Brighthouse Financial (BHF) performance share units reflected in this Form 4?

The Form 4 notes that shares were earned under a 2023 performance share unit award, based on performance goals over the 2023–2025 period. These earned PSUs vested into common shares, with a portion of those shares withheld to satisfy related tax obligations.

Brighthouse EVP receives stock awards, tax withholdings

Brighthouse Financial EVP and Chief HR Officer Vonda Huss reported multiple equity compensation transactions.

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Brighthouse Financial EVP and Chief HR Officer Vonda Huss reported multiple equity compensation transactions. She received common stock awards of 8,879 shares on February 27, 2026 and new grants of 14,383 restricted stock units on March 2, 2026, both at no cash cost to her.

Several tranches of earlier restricted stock unit and performance share unit awards vested, converting into common shares. On both February 27 and March 2, shares were automatically withheld at prices of $59.98 per share to cover tax obligations upon these vestings, rather than through open-market sales.

Insider Trade Summary

6,103 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 8 txns

Insider Huss Vonda

Role EVP & Chief HR Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,879	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	2,375	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	1,849	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	14,383	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Common Stock	6,103	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,735	$59.98	$164K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,879	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	3,858	$59.98	$231K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 20,457 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 26,830 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (9)

F1. Shares earned under the 2023 Performance Share Unit ("PSUs") award based on the achievement of performance goals over the 2023-2025 performance period.
F2. Shares withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of PSUs.
F3. Payout of shares upon vesting of tranches of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted in March 2023, March 2024 and March 2025.
F4. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. common stock.
F5. Shares withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs.
F6. Represents the vesting of the final tranche of the 2023 RSU award.
F7. Represents the vesting of the second of three tranches of the 2024 RSU award. The remaining tranche will vest on the first day in March 2027.
F8. Represents the vesting of the first of three tranches of the 2025 RSU award. The remaining tranches will vest in substantially equal installments on the first day in March 2027 and March 2028.
F9. RSUs awarded in 2026 will vest in three substantially equal installments on the first day in March 2027, March 2028 and March 2029.

FAQ

What insider transactions did Brighthouse Financial (BHF) report for Vonda Huss?

Brighthouse Financial reported that EVP and Chief HR Officer Vonda Huss received common stock and restricted stock unit awards, and had shares withheld to cover taxes when prior performance and restricted stock awards vested in late February and early March 2026.

Did Vonda Huss buy or sell Brighthouse Financial (BHF) shares on the open market?

The filing shows no open-market buys or sells. Shares were acquired through vesting and awards, while dispositions with transaction code F reflect shares withheld by the company to pay tax obligations tied to those equity awards, not discretionary market sales.

What new equity awards did Vonda Huss receive from Brighthouse Financial (BHF)?

Vonda Huss received 8,879 shares of common stock on February 27, 2026, and 14,383 restricted stock units on March 2, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Brighthouse Financial common stock in future vesting periods.

What vesting schedule applies to Vonda Huss’s 2026 RSU award from Brighthouse Financial (BHF)?

Restricted stock units awarded in 2026 will vest in three substantially equal installments. These installments are scheduled to vest on the first day in March 2027, March 2028 and March 2029, subject to the terms of the company’s equity compensation program.

How does Brighthouse Financial (BHF) handle taxes on vested RSUs and PSUs for Vonda Huss?

When RSUs and PSUs vest, Brighthouse Financial withholds a portion of the resulting common shares to cover tax obligations. These dispositions use transaction code F and are recorded as delivery of shares for tax payments rather than open-market stock sales.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/02/2026 - 06:21 PM

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^*

Huss Vonda

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

11225 N COMMUNITY HOUSE RD

(Street)

CHARLOTTE

28277

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

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

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief HR Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A		8,879⁽¹⁾	A	$0	27,320	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		F		3,858⁽²⁾	D	$59.98	23,462	D
Common Stock	03/02/2026		M		6,103⁽³⁾	A	⁽⁴⁾	29,565	D
Common Stock	03/02/2026		F		2,735⁽⁵⁾	D	$59.98	26,830	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽⁴⁾	03/02/2026		M			1,879	⁽⁶⁾	⁽⁶⁾	Common Stock	1,879	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽⁴⁾	03/02/2026		M			2,375	⁽⁷⁾	⁽⁷⁾	Common Stock	2,375	$0	2,376	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽⁴⁾	03/02/2026		M			1,849	⁽⁸⁾	⁽⁸⁾	Common Stock	1,849	$0	3,698	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽⁴⁾	03/02/2026		A		14,383		⁽⁹⁾	⁽⁹⁾	Common Stock	14,383	$0	14,383	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares earned under the 2023 Performance Share Unit ("PSUs") award based on the achievement of performance goals over the 2023-2025 performance period.

2. Shares withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of PSUs.

3. Payout of shares upon vesting of tranches of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted in March 2023, March 2024 and March 2025.

4. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. common stock.

5. Shares withheld to cover tax obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs.

6. Represents the vesting of the final tranche of the 2023 RSU award.

7. Represents the vesting of the second of three tranches of the 2024 RSU award. The remaining tranche will vest on the first day in March 2027.

8. Represents the vesting of the first of three tranches of the 2025 RSU award. The remaining tranches will vest in substantially equal installments on the first day in March 2027 and March 2028.

9. RSUs awarded in 2026 will vest in three substantially equal installments on the first day in March 2027, March 2028 and March 2029.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jacob M. Jenkelowitz, Attorney-in-Fact, on behalf of Vonda R. Huss	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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