Brighthouse Financial Cancels Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2025 Results and Provides Select Preliminary Financial Results
Following the issuance of a news release earlier today announcing that Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BHF) has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Aquarian Capital ("Aquarian") will acquire Brighthouse Financial for $70.00 per common share in cash, the Company announced today that it will not be hosting a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, which was previously scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 7, 2025.
The Company still expects to issue its third quarter 2025 earnings release and financial supplement today after market. The Company is providing the following preliminary performance metrics:
- Statutory combined total adjusted capital1 of $5.4 billion
- Estimated combined risk-based capital ratio1 between 435% and 455%
- Holding company liquid assets of $1.0 billion
About Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (Brighthouse Financial) (NASDAQ:BHF) is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. As one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,2 we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they've earned and ensure it lasts. Learn more at brighthousefinancial.com.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, and any related oral statements, contain various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Words such as "estimate," "expect," "project," "may," "will," "could," "intend," "goal," "target," "guidance," "forecast," "preliminary," "objective," "continue," "aim," "plan," "believe" and similar expressions or the negative of those expressions or verbs, identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only Brighthouse Financial's beliefs regarding future events, which may by their nature be inherently uncertain, and some of which may be outside Brighthouse Financial's control.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors include, among others, differences between actual experience and actuarial assumptions and the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's actuarial models; higher risk management costs and exposure to increased market risk due to guarantees within certain of Brighthouse Financial's products; the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's risk management strategy and the impacts of such strategy on volatility in Brighthouse Financial's profitability measures and the negative effects on Brighthouse Financial's statutory capital; material differences between actual outcomes and the sensitivities calculated under certain scenarios that Brighthouse Financial may utilize in connection with its risk management strategies; the impact of interest rates on Brighthouse Financial's future ULSG policyholder obligations and net income volatility; the potential material adverse effect of changes in accounting standards, practices or policies applicable to Brighthouse Financial, including changes in the accounting for long-duration contracts; loss of business and other negative impacts resulting from a downgrade or a potential downgrade in Brighthouse Financial's financial strength or credit ratings; the availability of reinsurance and the ability of the counterparties to Brighthouse Financial's reinsurance or indemnification arrangements to perform their obligations thereunder; heightened competition, including with respect to service, product features, product mix, scale, price, actual or perceived financial strength, claims-paying ratings, credit ratings, e-business capabilities and name recognition; Brighthouse Financial's ability to market and distribute its products through distribution channels and maintain relationships with key distribution partners; any failure of third parties to provide services Brighthouse Financial needs, any failure of the practices and procedures of such third parties and any inability to obtain information or assistance it needs from third parties; the ability of Brighthouse Financial's subsidiaries to pay dividends to it, and its ability to pay dividends to its shareholders and repurchase its common stock; the risks associated with climate change; the adverse impact of public health crises, extreme mortality events or similar occurrences on Brighthouse Financial's business and the economy in general; the impact of adverse capital and credit market conditions, including with respect to Brighthouse Financial's ability to meet liquidity needs and access capital; the impact of economic conditions in the capital markets and the U.S. and global economy, as well as geopolitical events, tariffs imposed or threatened by the U.S. or foreign governments, military actions or catastrophic events, on Brighthouse Financial's profitability measures as well as its investment portfolio, including on realized and unrealized losses and impairments, net investment spread and net investment income; the financial risks that Brighthouse Financial's investment portfolio is subject to, including credit risk, interest rate risk, inflation risk, market valuation risk, liquidity risk, real estate risk, derivatives risk, and other factors outside Brighthouse Financial's control; the impact of changes in regulation and in supervisory and enforcement policies or interpretations thereof on Brighthouse Financial's insurance business or other operations; the potential material negative tax impact of potential future tax legislation that could make some of Brighthouse Financial's products less attractive to consumers or increase our tax liability; the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial's policies, procedures and processes in managing risk; the loss or disclosure of confidential information, damage to Brighthouse Financial's reputation and impairment of its ability to conduct business effectively as a result of any failure in cyber- or other information security systems; whether all or any portion of the tax consequences of Brighthouse Financial's separation from MetLife, Inc. are not as expected, leading to material additional taxes or material adverse consequences to tax attributes that impact Brighthouse Financial; Brighthouse Financial's ability to complete the merger on the timeframe or in the manner currently anticipated or at all, including due to a failure to obtain the regulatory approvals required for the closing of the merger or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or both of the parties to terminate the merger agreement; the effect of the pendency of the merger on Brighthouse Financial's ongoing business and operations, including disruption to Brighthouse Financial's business relationships, the diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities, or the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Aquarian or Brighthouse Financial following announcement of the merger; restrictions on the conduct of Brighthouse Financial's business prior to the closing of the merger and on Brighthouse Financial's ability to pursue alternatives to the merger; the possibility that the merger may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events; other factors that may affect future results of Brighthouse Financial; and management's response to any of the aforementioned factors.
Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, the parties undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Risks or uncertainties (i) that are not currently known to the parties, (ii) that the parties currently deem to be immaterial or (iii) that could apply to any company could also materially adversely affect the future results of Brighthouse Financial. Additional information concerning certain factors is contained in Brighthouse Financial's SEC filings, including but not limited to its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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Where to Find Additional Information
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This press release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed transaction. In connection with the proposed transaction, Brighthouse Financial will file a proxy statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). When completed, a definitive proxy statement and a form of proxy will be mailed to the common stockholders of Brighthouse Financial. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, INCLUDING THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the proxy statement (when available) and other documents filed by Brighthouse Financial with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Free copies of the proxy statement, once available, and Brighthouse Financial's other filings with the SEC may also be obtained from Brighthouse Financial. Copies of documents filed with the SEC by Brighthouse Financial will be made available free of charge on Brighthouse Financial's investor relations website at https://investor.brighthousefinancial.com/.
Participants in Solicitation
Brighthouse Financial and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of Brighthouse Financial is set forth in its definitive proxy statement which was filed with the SEC on April 29, 2025, under the captions "Proxy Summary—Our Board of Directors: Composition and Qualifications," "Proxy Summary—Executive Compensation Program Overview," "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" and "Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management." Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interests of such participants by reading the proxy statement and other relevant materials regarding the proposed transaction when they become available.
Other Financial Disclosures
Our definitions of the financial measures listed below may differ from those used by other companies.
Holding Company
Holding company means, collectively, Brighthouse Financial, Inc., Brighthouse Holdings, LLC, and Brighthouse Services, LLC.
Holding Company Liquid Assets
Holding company liquid assets include liquid assets in Brighthouse Financial, Inc., Brighthouse Holdings, LLC, and Brighthouse Services, LLC. Liquid assets are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and publicly-traded securities, excluding assets that are pledged or otherwise committed. Assets pledged or otherwise committed include assets held in trust.
Risk-Based Capital Ratio
The risk-based capital ratio is a method of measuring an insurance company's capital, taking into consideration its relative size and risk profile, in order to ensure compliance with minimum regulatory capital requirements set by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. When referred to as "combined," represents that of our insurance subsidiaries as a whole. The reporting of our combined risk-based capital ratio is not intended for the purpose of ranking any insurance company or for use in connection with any marketing, advertising or promotional activities.
Total Adjusted Capital
Total adjusted capital primarily consists of statutory capital and surplus, as well as the statutory asset valuation reserve. When referred to as "combined," represents that of our insurance subsidiaries as a whole.
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1 Reflects preliminary statutory results as of September 30, 2025.
2 Ranked by 2024 admitted assets. Best's Review: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2025.
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