Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (“Brighthouse Financial”) is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the United States through multiple independent distribution channels and marketing arrangements with a diverse network of distribution partners. Until August 4, 2017, Brighthouse Financial was a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. Additional details regarding the separation from MetLife, Inc., including the tax treatment of separation can be found in Brighthouse Financial's final Information Statement or on MetLife’s Investor Relations website.