Corebridge (NYSE: CRBD) grants COO new stock options and RSUs

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smith Christopher Brian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Corebridge Financial Chief Operating Officer Christopher Brian Smith reported equity awards received on February 19, 2026. He was granted employee stock options for 26,007 shares and 6,470 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment. The stock options also vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2027, contingent on his continued employment, and his direct common stock holdings after the award total 59,353 shares, which include 48,864 RSUs.

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^*

Smith Christopher Brian

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O COREBRIDGE FINANCIAL, INC.

2919 ALLEN PARKWAY, WOODSON TOWER

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77019

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Corebridge Financial, Inc. [ CRBG ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/19/2026		A		6,470(1)	A	$0	59,353(2)	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
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy)	$30.07	02/19/2026		A		26,007		(3)	02/19/2036	Common Stock	26,007	$0	26,007	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. On February 19, 2026, the Reporting Person received 6,470 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the Corebridge Financial, Inc. (Corebridge) 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan (2022 Incentive Plan) exempt under Rule 16b-3 that vest in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of Corebridge upon vesting, contingent upon the Reporting Person's continued employment by the Issuer at the conclusion of the vesting period.

2. Includes 48,864 RSUs.

3. Reflects employee stock option under the 2022 Incentive Plan exempt under Rule 16b-3. The employee stock option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on February 19, 2027, in each case, contingent upon the Reporting Person's continued employment by the Issuer at the conclusion of the vesting period.

Remarks:

	/s/ William Langston as Attorney-in-Fact	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Corebridge Financial (CRBD) report for Christopher Brian Smith?

Corebridge Financial reported that Chief Operating Officer Christopher Brian Smith received 26,007 stock options and 6,470 restricted stock units (RSUs) on February 19, 2026. Both awards were granted under the 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan and are contingent on his continued employment.

How many restricted stock units did the Corebridge (CRBD) COO receive and how do they vest?

The Corebridge COO received 6,470 RSUs on February 19, 2026. These RSUs vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, provided he remains employed by the company through each vesting date.

What are the vesting terms of the 26,007 employee stock options reported by Corebridge (CRBD)?

The 26,007 employee stock options granted on February 19, 2026 vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 19, 2027, and each installment requires Christopher Brian Smith to remain employed through the applicable vesting date.

How many Corebridge (CRBD) shares does Christopher Brian Smith hold after these awards?

After the reported awards, Christopher Brian Smith directly holds 59,353 shares of Corebridge common stock. This total includes 48,864 restricted stock units (RSUs), reflecting both previously granted and newly awarded RSUs subject to future vesting conditions.

Under which plan were the Corebridge (CRBD) COO’s options and RSUs granted?

The options and RSUs were granted under the Corebridge Financial, Inc. 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The footnotes state the grants are exempt under Rule 16b-3 and are contingent on the executive’s continued employment through the respective vesting dates.

Are the Corebridge (CRBD) COO’s new RSUs immediately settled in common stock?

No, the 6,470 RSUs represent contingent rights to receive one share of Corebridge common stock per unit upon vesting. Delivery of shares is conditioned on the executive’s continued employment through each vesting anniversary date.