M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.90
Brighthouse Financial to be acquired by Aquarian Capital for $70 per share, expects closing in 2026
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
- All-cash transaction valued at $70.00 per Brighthouse common unit.
- Brighthouse will operate as a standalone entity within Aquarian; CEO Eric Steigerwalt remains.
- Headquarters in Charlotte, NC, and the Brighthouse brand name will continue.
- Transaction expected to close in 2026, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals.
- Aquarian Capital has ~$25.6B in assets under management as of June 30, 2025.