Brighthouse Financial PFDs: Delisting Is Possible

Brighthouse Financial, Inc. shareholders approved Aquarian Capital's $70/share cash acquisition, with the merger expected to close in 2026 pending regulatory approvals. Post-merger, BHF's Series A, B, C, and D preferred shares are expected to remain listed on Nasdaq, though Aquarian may later delist or deregister them. All BHF preferreds are rated Sell due to delisting risk, non-cumulative dividends, weak balance sheet coverage, and yields that may not compensate for uncertainty.