Brighthouse Financial, Inc. — fact timeline

Melissa B. Pavlovich departed as Chief Accounting Officer at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“who informed the Company on August 12, 2026 that she has accepted a new opportunity and will be resigning from the Company.”

Richard A. Cook was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“appointed Richard A. Cook, the Company’s Deputy Chief Accounting Officer, as Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”), effective September 3, 2026.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2026-06-02 meeting.

“The Company’s stockholders approved an advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers (the “Say-on-Pay” vote).”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 at the 2026-06-02 meeting.

“The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Election of nine director nominees to serve one-year term at the 2026-06-02 meeting.

“The Company’s stockholders elected the nine director nominees named in the 2026 Proxy Statement to serve a one-year term ending at the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: net income net loss available to shareholders of $792 million, or $13.82 per diluted share.

“The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $792 million in the first quarter of 2026, or $13.82 per diluted share”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.: Amended and restated Bylaws effective January 29, 2025, with changes to stockholder meeting notice and nomination procedures, including revised disclosure requirements, clarification of nominee disregard circumstances, proxy card color rule, and updating obligations (effective 2025-01-29).

“On January 29, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) amended and restated the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (as amended and restated, the “Bylaws”), effective January 29, 2025.”

Richard Cook was appointed as Interim Chief Accounting Officer at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“Richard Cook, the Company’s Investment Controller, has been appointed to serve as the Interim Chief Accounting Officer, effective November 9, 2024.”

Kristine H. Toscano resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“On October 3, 2024, Kristine H. Toscano, the Chief Accounting Officer of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company that she intends to resign from the Company, and her last day at the Company will be November 8, 2024.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: net income net loss available to shareholders of $519 million, or $8.22 per diluted share, EPS $8.22 per diluted share.

“The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $519 million in the first quarter of 2024, or $8.22 per diluted share”

Lizabeth H. Zlatkus was appointed as Director at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“appointed Michael J. (“Mike”) Inserra and Lizabeth H. Zlatkus as members of the Board”

Michael J. Inserra was appointed as Director at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“appointed Michael J. (“Mike”) Inserra and Lizabeth H. Zlatkus as members of the Board”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported the fourth quarter of 2023 results: net income $942 million, EPS $14.70 per diluted share.

“The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $942 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, or $14.70 per diluted share”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: net income $453 million, EPS $6.89 per diluted share.

“• Third quarter 2023 net income available to shareholders of $453 million, or $6.89 per diluted share”

Irene Chang Britt resigned as Director at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“On August 11, 2023, Irene Chang Britt resigned as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), effective that day.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income net loss available to shareholders of $200 million, or $3.01 per diluted share, EPS adjusted earnings of $271 million, or $4.04 per diluted share.

“Second quarter 2023 net loss available to shareholders of $200 million, or $3.01 per diluted share • Second quarter 2023 adjusted earnings* of $271 million, or $4.04 per diluted share”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: net income net loss available to shareholders of $200 million, or $3.01 per diluted share.

“The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $200 million in the second quarter of 2023, or $3.01 per diluted share, compared with net income available to shareholders of $1,719 million in the second quarter of 2022.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.: Bylaws amended to reduce voting requirement for amendments from two-thirds to at least a majority of outstanding shares (effective 2023-06-09).

“The Bylaws were revised to reduce the voting requirement for amendments to the Bylaws to at least a majority of the voting power of all of the outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon, voting together as a single class.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.: Stockholders approved Charter Amendments removing supermajority voting requirements and obsolete provisions related to classes of directors, and limiting liability of certain officers (effective 2023-06-09).

“The Charter Amendments became effective upon the filing of a Certificate of Amendment of the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate of Amendment") with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on June 9, 2023.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of Charter Amendments limiting the liability of certain officers as permitted by recent amendments to Delaware law at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 5 : The Company’s stockholders approved the Charter Amendments limiting the liability of certain officers of the Company, as permitted by recent amendments to Delaware law. The voting results are set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 42,757,896 4,256,533 84,282 5,670,806”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of Charter Amendments removing supermajority voting requirements and obsolete provisions related to classes of directors at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 4 : The Company’s stockholders approved the Charter Amendments removing (i) supermajority voting requirements previously required to amend certain provisions of the Charter and the Bylaws and (ii) obsolete provisions related to classes of directors. The voting results are set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 46,918,207 138,500 42,004 5,670,806”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 3 : The Company’s stockholders approved an advisory resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The voting results are set forth below: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 44,587,665 2,425,759 85,287 5,670,806”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023 at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 2 : The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2023. The voting results are set forth below: 1 For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 52,630,171 99,538 39,808 N/A”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Election of nine director nominees at the 2023-06-08 meeting.

“Proposal 1 : The Company’s stockholders elected nine director nominees named in the 2023 Proxy Statement to serve a one-year term ending at the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The voting results are set forth below: Director Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote Philip V. (“Phil”) Bancroft 45,501,064 1,556,810 40,837 5,670,806 Irene Chang Britt 44,947,164 2,112,962 38,585 5,670,806 C. Edward (“Chuck”) Chaplin 44,954,835 2,103,256 40,620 5,670,806 Stephen C. (“Steve”) Hooley 45,489,147 1,568,383 41,181 5,670,806 Carol D. Juel 45,490,322 1,568,921 39,468 5,670,806 Eileen A. Mallesch 45,144,951 1,914,543 39,217 5,670,806 Diane E. Offereins 44,851,710 2,207,761 39,240 5,670,806 Eric T. Steigerwalt 45,484,169 1,574,031 40,511 5,670,806 Paul M. Wetzel 45,166,667 1,890,638 41,406 5,670,806”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: net income $525 million, EPS $7.72 per diluted share.

“The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $525 million in the first quarter of 2023, or $7.72 per diluted share, compared with net income available to shareholders of $1,558 million in the first quarter of 2022.”

Patrick J. Shouvlin departed as Director at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“In accordance with the Company’s Corporate Governance Principles, which state that, absent exception, members of the Board may not stand for reelection or be appointed to the Board after reaching the age of 72, current member of the Board, Patrick J. (“Pat”) Shouvlin, will not stand for reelection at the 2023 Annual Meeting.”

Philip V. Bancroft was appointed as Director at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“On March 27, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the number of directors serving on the Board from nine to ten and appointed Philip V. (“Phil”) Bancroft as a member of the Board to fill the resulting vacancy and serve until the Company’s 2023 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”).”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: net income net loss available to shareholders of $967 million, EPS $14.01 per diluted share.

“On February 9, 2023, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “Company”) issued (i) a news release announcing its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc.: Adopted amended and restated bylaws, effective January 26, 2023, updating provisions related to stockholder meetings, notice, stockholder list, adjourned meetings, stockholder nominations, and director election voting (changed from plurality to majority in uncontested elections) (effective 2023-01-26).

“On January 26, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. adopted the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (as amended and restated, the “Bylaws”), effective on such date.”

Christine DeBiase resigned as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“On November 14, 2022, Christine DeBiase, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her intention to resign from the Company, effective December 2, 2022, to pursue another opportunity.”

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: net income net loss available to shareholders of $702 million, or $9.82 per diluted share.

“On November 7, 2022, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “Company”) issued (i) a news release announcing its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022”

Conor E. Murphy departed as Chief Operating Officer at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“On March 4, 2022, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Conor E. Murphy will be stepping down from the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective March 18, 2022.”

Carol D. Juel was appointed as director at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“On November 1, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the number of directors serving on the Board from eight to nine effective November 17, 2021 and appointed Carol D. Juel as a member of the Board, also effective November 17, 2021, to fill the resulting vacancy”

Lynn A. Dumais changed role as Chief Accounting Officer at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“Ms. Toscano will succeed Lynn A. Dumais, who will step down from the position of CAO effective as of Ms. Toscano’s appointment.”

Kristine H. Toscano was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Brighthouse Financial, Inc..

“On September 2, 2021, the Board of Directors of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Kristine H. Toscano as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”), effective September 10, 2021.”