Brighthouse (BHF) director gains RSUs and defers vested stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Brighthouse Financial director Stephen C. Hooley reported stock-based compensation and deferral activity. He received a grant of 2,651 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for service on the board, each representing one share of Brighthouse Financial common stock.
These new RSUs will vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders and will then be deferred under the company’s deferred compensation plan. Separately, RSUs that vested on the date of the 2026 annual meeting were converted into 2,837 deferred RSUs, which will be settled in shares or cash after his board service ends or according to his deferral election. All transactions are compensation-related grants and conversions, with no open-market purchases or sales.
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Insider Trade Summary
5,674 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Hooley Stephen C
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,837 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Deferred Restricted Stock Units | 2,837 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 2,651 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Deferred Restricted Stock Units — 20,716 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("BHF") common stock. Award for service as a Board member pursuant to the Brighthouse Financial, Inc. 2017 Non-Management Director Stock Compensation Plan. The RSUs vested on the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders of BHF. The Reporting Person has elected to defer these shares pursuant to the Brighthouse Services, LLC Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Management Directors (the "Deferred Compensation Plan"). Payment of the shares will be made (i) in accordance with the Reporting Person's deferral election; or, if earlier, (ii) starting upon termination of the Reporting Person's service as a Director. Each deferred RSU represents the deferred right to receive one share of BHF common stock, or a cash payment equal to the value of one share of BHF common stock. 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. Vested shares will be deferred in accordance with the Reporting Person's deferral election pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan.
Key Figures
New RSU grant: 2,651 RSUs
RSUs converted to deferred RSUs: 2,837 units
Total derivative exercises: 5,674 units
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New RSU grant
2,651 RSUs
Award for service as a Board member
RSUs converted to deferred RSUs
2,837 units
RSUs vested at 2026 annual meeting then deferred
Total derivative exercises
5,674 units
Exercise or conversion of derivative securities in this filing
Deferred RSUs after transactions
20,716 units
Deferred Restricted Stock Units held following conversion
RSUs held after new grant
2,651 units
Restricted Stock Units position following award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan, annual meeting of stockholders
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") represents the contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Deferred Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each deferred RSU represents the deferred right to receive one share of BHF common stock"
Deferred restricted stock units are promises by a company to give employees or executives company shares at a future date, subject to conditions like continued employment or performance targets; the delivery and tax event are intentionally delayed. They matter to investors because they affect when new shares may be issued and how executives are motivated—like a paycheck held in escrow that vests over time, influencing potential share dilution and management behavior.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Management Directors (the "Deferred Compensation Plan")"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
annual meeting of stockholders financial
"The RSUs vested on the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders of BHF"
FAQ
What did Brighthouse Financial (BHF) director Stephen C. Hooley receive in this Form 4 filing?
Stephen C. Hooley received 2,651 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as board compensation. Each RSU represents the right to one share of Brighthouse Financial common stock, subject to vesting and deferral terms under the company’s non-management director stock compensation and deferred compensation plans.
How many Brighthouse Financial (BHF) deferred RSUs does Stephen C. Hooley hold after these transactions?
After these transactions, Stephen C. Hooley holds 20,716 Deferred Restricted Stock Units. These deferred RSUs represent a right to receive either shares of Brighthouse Financial common stock or an equivalent cash amount, generally delivered after his service as a director or per his deferral election.
Were there any open-market stock purchases or sales by Stephen C. Hooley in Brighthouse Financial (BHF)?
No open-market purchases or sales occurred in this filing. The reported transactions involve stock-based compensation awards and conversions of RSUs into deferred RSUs, which are routine equity compensation and deferral actions rather than discretionary buying or selling of Brighthouse Financial common stock in the market.
When do Stephen C. Hooley’s new Brighthouse Financial (BHF) RSUs vest?
The new RSUs granted to Stephen C. Hooley will vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date or the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Once vested, the shares will be deferred according to his election under the Brighthouse Services, LLC Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Management Directors.
What happened to the Brighthouse Financial (BHF) RSUs that vested at the 2026 annual meeting?
RSUs that vested on the date of the 2026 annual meeting were deferred under the director deferred compensation plan. They were converted into 2,837 Deferred Restricted Stock Units, which represent a future right to receive Brighthouse Financial common stock or cash, typically payable after Stephen C. Hooley’s board service ends.