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Brighthouse Financial Inc

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 22, 2024.

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FY2023 · Filed Feb 22, 2024

BHF$44.40+0.9%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026

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Schedule II — Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only)

Condensed Financial Information

(In millions, except share and per share data)

20232022
Condensed Balance Sheets
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (amortized cost: $106 and $0, respectively; allowance for credit losses of $0 and $0, respectively)$106$—
Short-term investments, principally at estimated fair value580763
Investment in subsidiary7,7108,297
Total investments8,3969,060
Cash and cash equivalents512224
Premiums and other receivables175200
Current income tax recoverable783
Deferred income tax asset—33
Other assets55
Total assets$9,166$9,525
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Long-term and short-term debt$3,859$3,643
Deferred income tax liability17—
Other liabilities347349
Total liabilities4,2233,992
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 1,753 aggregate liquidation preference——
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 1,000,000,000 shares authorized; 122,818,568 and 122,153,422 shares issued, respectively; 63,503,355 and 68,278,068 shares outstanding, respectively11
Additional paid-in capital14,00414,075
Retained earnings (deficit)(1,507)(395)
Treasury stock, at cost; 59,315,213 and 53,875,354 shares, respectively(2,309)(2,042)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(5,246)(6,106)
Total stockholders’ equity4,9435,533
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$9,166$9,525
202320222021
Condensed Statements of Operations
Revenues
Net investment income$38$14$1
Other revenues—(3)13
Net investment gains (losses)—(2)2
Net derivative gains (losses)10(7)2
Total revenues48218
Expenses
Debt repayment costs——77
Other expenses192168179
Total expenses192168256
Income (loss) before provision for income tax and equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries(144)(166)(238)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)(30)(35)(50)
Income (loss) before equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries(114)(131)(188)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries(998)4,0101,831
Net income (loss)(1,112)3,8791,643
Less: Preferred stock dividends10210489
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$(1,214)$3,775$1,554
Comprehensive income (loss)$(252)$(2,274)$(97)
202320222021
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)$(1,112)$3,879$1,643
Equity in (earnings) losses of subsidiaries998(4,010)(1,831)
Distributions from subsidiary350—310
Other, net(24)2122
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities212(129)244
Cash flows from investing activities
Sales, maturities and repayments of fixed maturity securities——46
Purchases of fixed maturity securities(106)——
Cash received in connection with freestanding derivatives30417
Cash paid in connection with freestanding derivatives(6)(5)(2)
Net change in short-term investments211408162
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities129444213
Cash flows from financing activities
Long-term and short-term debt issued7539611,464
Long-term and short-term debt repaid(439)(811)(1,484)
Debt repayment costs——(71)
Preferred stock issued, net of issuance costs——339
Dividends on preferred stock(102)(104)(89)
Treasury stock acquired in connection with share repurchases(250)(488)(499)
Financing element on certain derivative instruments and other derivative related transactions, net(1)(7)—
Other, net(14)(14)(7)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(53)(463)(347)
Change in cash and cash equivalents288(148)110
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year224372262
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$512$224$372
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Net cash paid (received) for:
Interest$176$155$158
Income tax$(6)$(24)$(86)
  1. Basis of Presentation

The condensed financial information of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Parent Company” or “BHF”) should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries and the notes thereto (the “Consolidated Financial Statements”). These condensed unconsolidated financial statements reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for Brighthouse Financial, Inc. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Certain amounts in the prior years’ condensed financial statements of the Parent Company have changed. See Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the adoption of new guidance on long-duration contracts as of January 1, 2023.

The preparation of these condensed unconsolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to adopt accounting policies and make certain estimates and assumptions. The most important of these estimates and assumptions relate to the fair value measurements, identifiable intangible assets and the provision for potential losses that may arise from litigation and regulatory proceedings and tax audits, which may affect the amounts reported in the condensed unconsolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

  1. Investment in Subsidiary

During the year ended December 31, 2023, BHF received cash distributions of $350 million and non-cash distributions of $100 million from Brighthouse Holdings, LLC (“BH Holdings”) and did not make any capital contributions to BH Holdings. Cash distributions received during the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily related to $266 million of ordinary cash dividends paid by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company to BH Holdings. The non-cash distributions received related to reductions of short-term intercompany loans of $50 million from Brighthouse Services, LLC to BH Holdings (which was then contributed to BHF) and an additional $50 million from BH Holdings to BHF.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, BHF received non-cash distributions of $350 million from BH Holdings and did not make any capital contributions to BH Holdings. The non-cash distributions received related to reductions of short-term intercompany loans of $250 million from Brighthouse Services, LLC to BH Holdings (which was then contributed to BHF) and an additional $100 million from BH Holdings to BHF.

During the year ended December 31, 2021, BHF received cash distributions of $310 million from BH Holdings and did not make any capital contributions to BH Holdings. Distributions received during the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily related to $550 million of ordinary cash dividends paid by Brighthouse Life Insurance Company to BH Holdings.

  1. Long-term and Short-term Debt

Long-term and short-term debt outstanding was as follows at:

December 31,
Stated Interest RateMaturity20232022
(In millions)
Senior notes — unaffiliated3.700%2027$756$755
Senior notes — unaffiliated5.625%2030614614
Senior notes — unaffiliated4.700%20471,0011,001
Senior notes — unaffiliated3.850%2051397396
Junior subordinated debentures — unaffiliated6.250%2058364364
Total long-term debt (1)3,1323,130
Short-term intercompany loans727513
Total long-term and short-term debt (1)$3,859$3,643

(1)Includes unamortized debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums, as applicable, totaling net $30 million and $32 million for the senior notes and junior subordinated debentures on a combined basis at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The aggregate maturities of long-term and short-term debt at December 31, 2023 were $727 million in 2024, $0 in each of 2025 and 2026, $757 million in 2027, $0 in 2028, and $2.4 billion thereafter.

Interest expense related to long-term and short-term debt of $178 million, $155 million and $159 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, is included in other expenses.

Senior Notes and Junior Subordinated Debentures

See Note 12 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the unaffiliated senior notes and junior subordinated debentures.

Credit Facilities

See Note 12 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding BHF’s credit facilities.

Short-term Intercompany Loans

BHF, as borrower, has a short-term intercompany loan agreement with certain of its non-insurance subsidiaries, as lenders, for the purposes of facilitating the management of the available cash of the borrower and the lenders on a short-term and consolidated basis. Such intercompany loan agreement allows management to optimize the efficient use of and maximize the yield on cash between BHF and its subsidiary lenders. Each loan entered into under this intercompany loan agreement has a term not more than 364 days and bears interest on the unpaid principal amount at a variable rate, payable monthly. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, BHF borrowed $753 million, $1.0 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, from certain of its non-insurance subsidiaries and repaid $439 million, $811 million and $805 million of such borrowings during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on short-term intercompany loans outstanding at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 was 4.73%,3.73% and 0.05%, respectively.

Intercompany Liquidity Facilities

BHF has established intercompany liquidity facilities with certain of its insurance and non-insurance subsidiaries to provide short-term liquidity within and across the combined group of companies. Under these facilities, which are comprised of a series of revolving loan agreements among BHF and its participating subsidiaries, each company may lend to or borrow from each other, subject to certain maximum limits for a term of up to 364 days, depending on the agreement. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, there wereno borrowings or repayments by BHF under these facilities.

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