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Brighthouse Financial Inc

For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 28, 2025.

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FY2024 · Filed Feb 28, 2025

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)

20242023
Condensed Balance Sheets
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (amortized cost: $190 and $106, respectively; allowance for credit losses of $0 and $0, respectively)$190$106
Short-term investments, principally at estimated fair value622580
Other invested assets, principally at estimated fair value5—
Investment in subsidiary7,7997,710
Total investments8,6168,396
Cash and cash equivalents245512
Premiums and other receivables163175
Current income tax recoverable4278
Other assets45
Total assets$9,070$9,166
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Long-term and short-term debt$3,716$3,859
Deferred income tax liability3117
Other liabilities364347
Total liabilities4,1114,223
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; 123,480,326 and 122,818,568 shares issued, respectively; 58,629,049 and 63,503,355 shares outstanding, respectively11
Additional paid-in capital13,92714,004
Retained earnings (deficit)(1,119)(1,507)
Treasury stock, at cost; 64,851,277 and 59,315,213 shares, respectively(2,572)(2,309)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(5,278)(5,246)
Total stockholders’ equity4,9594,943
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$9,070$9,166

Condensed Financial Information (continued)

202420232022
Condensed Statements of Operations
Revenues
Net investment income$54$38$14
Other revenues9—(3)
Net investment gains (losses)——(2)
Net derivative gains (losses)2010(7)
Total revenues83482
Expenses
Other expenses207192168
Total expenses207192168
Income (loss) before provision for income tax and equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries(124)(144)(166)
Provision for income tax expense (benefit)(26)(30)(35)
Income (loss) before equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries(98)(114)(131)
Equity in earnings (losses) of subsidiaries486(998)4,010
Net income (loss)388(1,112)3,879
Less: Preferred stock dividends102102104
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders$286$(1,214)$3,775
Comprehensive income (loss)$356$(252)$(2,274)

Condensed Financial Information (continued)

202420232022
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)$388$(1,112)$3,879
Equity in (earnings) losses of subsidiaries(486)998(4,010)
Distributions from subsidiary—350—
Other, net50(24)2
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(48)212(129)
Cash flows from investing activities
Sales, maturities and repayments of fixed maturity securities104——
Purchases of fixed maturity securities(180)(106)—
Cash received in connection with freestanding derivatives153041
Cash paid in connection with freestanding derivatives(9)(6)(5)
Net change in short-term investments(30)211408
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(100)129444
Cash flows from financing activities
Net change in payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions6——
Long-term and short-term debt issued570753961
Long-term and short-term debt repaid(339)(439)(811)
Dividends on preferred stock(102)(102)(104)
Treasury stock acquired in connection with share repurchases(250)(250)(488)
Financing element on certain derivative instruments and other derivative related transactions, net8(1)(7)
Other, net(12)(14)(14)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(119)(53)(463)
Change in cash and cash equivalents(267)288(148)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year512224372
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$245$512$224
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Net cash paid (received) for:
Interest$191$176$155
Income tax$(79)$(6)$(24)

Notes to the Condensed Financial Information

  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.

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, 2024, BHF received non-cash distributions of $376 million from Brighthouse Holdings, LLC (“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 $400 million from Brighthouse Services, LLC to BH Holdings (which was then contributed to BHF).

During the year ended December 31, 2023, BHF received cash distributions of $350 million and non-cash distributions of $100 million from 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.

  1. Long-term and Short-term Debt

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

December 31,
Stated Interest RateMaturity20242023
(In millions)
Senior notes — unaffiliated3.700%2027$756$756
Senior notes — unaffiliated5.625%2030615614
Senior notes — unaffiliated4.700%20471,0021,001
Senior notes — unaffiliated3.850%2051397397
Junior subordinated debentures — unaffiliated6.250%2058364364
Total long-term debt (1)3,1343,132
Short-term intercompany loans582727
Total long-term and short-term debt (1)$3,716$3,859

(1)Includes unamortized debt issuance costs, discounts and premiums, as applicable, totaling net $27 million and $30 million for the senior notes and junior subordinated debentures on a combined basis at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Notes to the Condensed Financial Information (continued)

The aggregate maturities of long-term and short-term debt at December 31, 2024 were $582 million in 2025, $0 in 2026, $757 million in 2027, $0 in each of 2028 and 2029, and $2.4 billion thereafter.

Interest expense related to long-term and short-term debt of $192 million, $178 million and $155 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is included in other expenses.

Senior Notes and Junior Subordinated Debentures

See Note 11 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the unaffiliated senior notes and junior subordinated debentures.

Credit Facilities

See Note 11 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, 2024, 2023 and 2022, BHF borrowed $570 million, $753 million and $1.0 billion, respectively, from certain of its non-insurance subsidiaries and repaid $339 million, $439 million and $811 million of such borrowings during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on short-term intercompany loans outstanding at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was 3.73%,4.73% and 3.73%, 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, 2024, 2023 and 2022, there wereno borrowings or repayments by BHF under these facilities.

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