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1.
2. Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation and other oral or written statements that we make from time to time may contain information that includes or is based upon forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties.
We have tried, wherever possible, to identify such statements using words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “intend,” “goal,”
“target,” "guidance," “forecast,” “preliminary,” “objective,” “continue,” “aim,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning, or that are tied to
future periods, in connection with a discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include, without limitation, statements relating to
future actions, prospective services or products, future performance or results of current and anticipated services or products, sales efforts, expenses, the outcome
of contingencies such as legal proceedings, trends in operating and financial results, as well as statements regarding the expected benefits of the separation (the
"Separation") from MetLife, Inc.
Any or all forward-looking statements may turn out to be wrong. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties.
Many such factors will be important in determining the actual future results of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. and its subsidiaries. These statements are based on
current expectations and the current economic environment and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These statements are not
guarantees of future performance. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of
known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that might cause such differences include the risks, uncertainties
and other factors identified in Brighthouse Financial, Inc.’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the
“SEC”) subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including in the sections thereof captioned “Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 1A. Risk
Factors,” and in other filings Brighthouse Financial, Inc. makes with the SEC. Brighthouse Financial, Inc. does not undertake any obligation to publicly correct or
update any forward-looking statement if Brighthouse Financial, Inc. later becomes aware that such statement is not likely to be achieved. Please consult any further
disclosures Brighthouse Financial, Inc. makes on related subjects in reports to the SEC.
4. Brighthouse Financial: A Focused US Retail Franchise
• One of the largest
providers of annuity and
life insurance products in
the United States.
• Formerly a part of MetLife,
Inc., Brighthouse Financial
became an independent
public company in August
2017.
$206.3B
Total assets
$7.4B
Combined TAC
$134.5B
AUM
$414.1B1
Life insurance in-force
2.5M
Policies and contracts
in-force
A+ / A3 / A / A
FSR Ratings (S&P / Moody’s / Fitch / AM Best)
$14.4B
Stockholders’ equity
Data as of December 31, 2018
1Net of reinsurance
5. Brighthouse Financial Strategy
Simpler products focused on
generating statutory capital
Focused on target market
segments
Independent and diverse
distribution network
Seek to be a financially
disciplined and, over time,
cost-competitive product
manufacturer
6. • BHF concludes market scan and
system selection project
6
Brighthouse Financial Timeline
• BHF begins technology scan
June
2016
August
2016
December
2016
May 2017 June
2018
Kyriba “Go Live”
• September 2016: 1st
Assistant Treasurer hired
• January 2017: BHF
selects Kyriba as
preferred TMS vendor
and hires 3 directors
• Kyriba project kick-off
• June 2017: Solution
architecture and approval
from ARB
• January 2016: MetLife,
Inc. announces plans to
pursue separation of its
U.S. Retail business
• August 2017:
Brighthouse Financial
completes separation
from MetLife, Inc.
8. 8
Brighthouse Financial Guiding Principles
Client-centric solution
design
Laser-focused understanding of client needs
Simple product designs that deliver those needs and nothing else
Rapid innovation and deployment
Advisor loyalty and
advocacy
Advisor segmentation / preferred partner tiers
Ease of doing business
Responsiveness and feedback system
Support to grow their businesses
Operating cost leadership
Relentless elimination of waste
Promotion of digital and outsourcing
Lowest distribution cost per $ of VNB
Risk and capital
management
Individual and portfolio level risk insights to enable price leadership with the most attractive customers
Innovative funding model to drive down our cost of capital
9. 9
Brighthouse Financial Approach to Technology Enablement
A successful Business
Architecture design will:
• Articulate comprehensive view of business
structure
• Enable strategic investment decision
making
• Enable business and technology alignment
• Enhance business optimization
• Support alignment and communication of
various aspects of the organization
including data objects, risk and controls,
metrics etc.
11. 11
Brighthouse Financial Market Scan Maturity Assessment
Treasury
Treasury is targeting a leading solution
design in the areas of cash, payments, and
capital management. Treasury accounting
being limited in scope is targeted as Strong.
The solutions identified as ‘leading’ are all
still classified as best-in-cost.
Primary Capability Areas Lagging
Develop-
ing
Basic Strong Leading
1 Cash Management
2
Payment Processing
and Sanction
Screening
3 Capital Management
4 Treasury Accounting
Envisioned Brighthouse Capability Maturity
Cash Management LEADING
Payment Processing and Sanction
Screening
LEADING
Collection of all cash balances is fully automated, and data collection is standard and
available to use immediately without any further manipulation.
Treasury has near real-time visibility into at least 95% of the company’s daily cash
balances.
Cash positioning process is effective at least 95% of the time with minimal variances.
Cash is concentrated automatically through a Treasury Management System, where
automated sweeps are not available or cost effective
Short, medium and long term forecasts are coordinated and fully automated between
treasury and other functional areas.
Treasury centralizes execution of funding and investments through a single platform
and deals are tracked within a central repository for reporting and settlement.
95% of all treasury payments are executed from a treasury management system.
Standard payment practices are established across all functional areas.
All settlement of intercompany funding is standardized and automated to the extent
possible.
95% of all non-treasury payments are automated into the cash position for forecasting
purposes
Transaction lifecycle is automated to capture confirmations for all payments
Sanction screening is automated through a single source for 100% of all payments sent
across all functions.
Capital Management LEADING Treasury Accounting STRONG
Detailed funding plan is aligned with the Company's capital agenda (target capital
structure, share buy-backs, target leverage ratios, dividend policy) is communicated to
the financial community, including investors, credit ratings agencies, and analysts.
Material changes to the funding plan and financing strategy are reviewed with, and
approved by the Board of Directors
Treasury is responsible for proactive management of the relationship with rating
agencies.
LTD covenants are consistent and focus on optimizing the Company's value.
LTD covenant compliance process includes proactive corrective actions across the
organization, should the Company's performance result in a breach of any (or all) LTD
covenants.
The LTD portfolio structure reflects the Company's risk appetite (including balance
sheet leverage level and refinancing risk) and funding requirements, with optimal
maturity profile and source of funds.
Treasury tracks 100% of the LTD instruments and associated interest payments in a
treasury management system.
Treasury system produces journal entries that are posted directly into the GL system(s)
based on appropriate approvals and validation process
Month end treasury entries are manually generated using treasury management
system and manually imported into ERP.
All cash journal entries are manually reconciled to bank statements using a treasury
management system prior to passing entries to ERP.
Control and workflow for passing balanced entries is controlled through a treasury
management system which requires manual review.
Summarized Maturity Levels View