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- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on June 25, 2026, holders of record as of June 10, 2026 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN)),
- Brighthouse Financial Announces First Quarter 2026 ResultsEstimated combined risk-based capital ("RBC") ratio between 430% and 450%; holding company liquid assets of $0.9 billion Annuity sales of $2.2 billion, primarily driven by $1.9 billion in sales of Shield Level Annuities Life sales of $32 million, primarily driven by sales of Brighthouse SmartCare Net loss available to shareholders of $792 million, or $13.82 per diluted share Adjusted earnings, less notable items*, of $251 million, or $4.35 per diluted share Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. First Quarter 2026 Results The company reported a n
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 ResultsPreliminary combined risk-based capital ("RBC") ratio of 456%; holding company liquid assets of $0.9 billion Annuity sales for full year 2025 of $10.3 billion, primarily driven by record sales of Shield Level Annuities Record life sales for full year 2025 of $143 million, primarily driven by sales of Brighthouse SmartCare Fourth quarter 2025 net income available to shareholders of $112 million, or $1.93 per diluted share Fourth quarter 2025 adjusted earnings, less notable items*, of $227 million, or $3.93 per diluted share Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on March 25, 2026, holders of record as of March 10, 2026 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN))
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on December 26, 2025, holders of record as of December 10, 2025 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: B
- Aquarian Capital to Acquire Brighthouse FinancialBrighthouse Financial Stockholders to Receive $70.00 per share in $4.1 Billion Transaction; Positions Brighthouse Financial for Strategic Long-Term Growth Aquarian Capital LLC ("Aquarian Capital"), a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management businesses, and Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:BHF), announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which an affiliate of Aquarian Capital will acquire Brighthouse Financial for $70.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion. "The acquisition of Brighthouse Financial aligns perfectly with our strat
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on September 25, 2025, holders of record as of September 10, 2025 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq:
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on June 25, 2025, holders of record as of June 10, 2025 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN)),
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on March 25, 2025, holders of record as of March 10, 2025 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN))
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on December 26, 2024, holders of record as of December 10, 2024 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: B
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on September 25, 2024, holders of record as of September 10, 2024 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq:
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on June 25, 2024, holders of record as of June 10, 2024 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN)),
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on March 25, 2024, holders of record as of March 10, 2024 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN))
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on December 26, 2023, holders of record as of December 10, 2023 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: B
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on September 25, 2023, holders of record as of September 10, 2023 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq:
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on June 26, 2023, holders of record as of June 10, 2023 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN)),
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on March 27, 2023, holders of record as of March 10, 2023 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN))
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on December 27, 2022, holders of record as of December 10, 2022 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: B
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on September 26, 2022, holders of record as of September 10, 2022 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq:
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on June 27, 2022, holders of record as of June 10, 2022 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN)),
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on March 25, 2022, holders of record as of March 10, 2022 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock"), (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN))
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Pricing Terms of Cash Tender Offer for 3.700% and 4.700% Senior NotesBrighthouse Financial, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today the pricing terms for its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Offer") for an aggregate purchase price of up to $750 million (the "Tender Cap") of its 3.700% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") and its 4.700% Senior Notes due 2047 (the "2047 Notes" and, together with the 2027 Notes, the "Notes" and each a "series" of Notes) from registered holders of the Notes (individually, a "Holder" or "you," and collectively, the "Holders"). The terms and conditions of the Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase, dated November 9, 2021 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the related Letter of Transmittal, dated Novembe
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Early Tender Results for 3.700% and 4.700% Senior NotesBrighthouse Financial, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today the early tender results for its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Offer") for an aggregate purchase price of up to $750 million (the "Tender Cap") of its 3.700% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") and its 4.700% Senior Notes due 2047 (the "2047 Notes" and, together with the 2027 Notes, the "Notes" and each a "series" of Notes) from registered holders of the Notes (individually, a "Holder" or "you," and collectively, the "Holders"). The terms and conditions of the Offer are described in the Offer to Purchase, dated November 9, 2021 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the related Letter of Transmittal, dated
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on December 27, 2021, holders of record as of December 10, 2021 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock") and (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Upsize of Previously Announced Cash Tender OfferBrighthouse Financial, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today, in connection with its previously announced cash tender offer (the "Offer"), that the Company has increased the aggregate purchase price of Notes that the Company intends to purchase in the Offer from the previously announced amount to an aggregate purchase price of up to $750 million (the "Tender Cap") of its 3.700% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") and its 4.700% Senior Notes due 2047 (the "2047 Notes" and, together with the 2027 Notes, the "Notes," and each a "series" of Notes) from registered holders of the Notes (individually, a "Holder" or "you," and collectively, the "Holders") in accordance with, and in
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Cash Tender Offer for 3.700% and 4.700% Senior NotesBrighthouse Financial, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today the commencement of a cash tender offer (the "Offer") for an aggregate purchase price of up to $500 million (the "Tender Cap") of its 3.700% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") and its 4.700% Senior Notes due 2047 (the "2047 Notes" and, together with the 2027 Notes, the "Notes," and each a "series" of Notes) from registered holders of the Notes (individually, a "Holder" or "you," and collectively, the "Holders") in accordance with, and in the order of, the corresponding Acceptance Priority Levels. The Offer is being made pursuant to and is subject to the terms and conditions, including a financing condition, set f
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on September 27, 2021, holders of record as of September 10, 2021 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock") and (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasd
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsBrighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today that on June 25, 2021, holders of record as of June 10, 2021 (the "Record Date") of (i) its depositary shares (the "Series A Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the "Series A Preferred Stock"), (ii) its depositary shares (the "Series B Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the "Series B Preferred Stock") and (iii) its depositary shares (the "Series C Depositary Shares" (Nasdaq: BHFAN)
- Brighthouse Financial Announces First Quarter 2021 ResultsEstimated combined risk-based capital ("RBC") ratio between 500% and 520%; holding company liquid assets of $1.6 billion The company repurchased $123 million of its common stock year-to-date through May 7, 2021 Annuity sales increased 8% over the first quarter of 2020 Life sales increased 44% over the first quarter of 2020 First quarter 2021 net loss available to shareholders of $610 million, or $6.96 per diluted share First quarter 2021 adjusted earnings, less notable items*, of $428 million, or $4.86 per diluted share Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (NASDAQ:BHF) announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Preferred Stock Dividends and Related Depositary Share DistributionsCHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial” or the “company”) (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today that on March 25, 2021, holders of record as of March 10, 2021 (the “Record Date”) of (i) its depositary shares (the “Series A Depositary Shares” (Nasdaq: BHFAP)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), (ii) its depositary shares (the “Series B Depositary Shares” (Nasdaq: BHFAO)), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of its 6.750% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) and (iii) its depositary shares (the
- Brighthouse Financial Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 ResultsCHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("Brighthouse Financial" or the "company") (Nasdaq: BHF) announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results The company reported a net loss available to shareholders of $1,045 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, or $11.69 per diluted share, compared with a net loss available to shareholders of $1,077 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. During the quarter, as a result of strong equity markets, the value of our hedges, which the company uses to protect its balance sheet against adverse market conditions, decreased, as expected