M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 1.00
Brighthouse Financial shareholders approve $4.1B all-cash merger with Aquarian Capital at $70/share
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.
- Stockholders voted 99.7% in favor of the merger with an Aquarian Capital affiliate.
- Transaction valued at ~$4.1B; common stockholders to receive $70.00 per share in cash.
- Closing expected in 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
- CEO Eric Steigerwalt said approval marks a step toward the company's next chapter.