Brighthouse Financial reported a net loss of $1,998 million, or $21.10 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020. Adjusted earnings, less notable items, were $39 million, or $0.41 per diluted share. Annuity sales decreased 3 percent, while life sales increased 200 percent compared to the second quarter of 2019.
Net loss available to shareholders was $1,998 million, or $21.10 per diluted share, driven by net derivative mark-to-market losses.
Adjusted earnings, less notable items, totaled $39 million, or $0.41 per diluted share.
Annuity sales decreased 3 percent, while life sales increased 200 percent compared to Q2 2019.
The company repurchased $180 million of common stock in the second quarter of 2020, but repurchases are temporarily suspended.
Brighthouse Financial remains confident in its focused strategy, which they believe will generate long-term shareholder value, even as they navigate the unprecedented market environment.
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