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LINCOLN NATIONAL CORP

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 19, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 19, 2026

LNC$42.98+7.3%Stored close · as of Nov 9, 2026

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Contents

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 42)112
Consolidated Balance Sheets116
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)117
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity118
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows119
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements:120
Note 1 – Nature of Operations, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies120
Note 2 – New Accounting Standards136
Note 3 – Investments137
Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities147
Note 5 – Derivative Instruments149
Note 6 – DAC, VOBA, DSI and DFEL159
Note 7 – Reinsurance162
Note 8 – Goodwill and Specifically Identifiable Intangible Assets165
Note 9 – MRBs167
Note 10 – Separate Accounts168
Note 11 – Policyholder Account Balances169
Note 12 – Future Contract Benefits173
Note 13 – Short-Term and Long-Term Debt180
Note 14 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments184
Note 15 – Retirement and Deferred Compensation Plans198
Note 16 – Stock-Based Incentive Compensation Plans198
Note 17 – Contingencies and Commitments202
Note 18 – Shares and Stockholders’ Equity208
Note 19 – Segment Information212
Note 20 – Realized Gain (Loss)219
Note 21 – Commissions and Other Expenses220
Note 22 – Federal Income Taxes220
Note 23 – Statutory Information and Restrictions222
Note 24 – Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information224
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