BRIGHTHOUSE FIN(BHFAM) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Results

Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION VERSION AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among AQUARIAN HOLDINGS VI L.P., AQUARIAN BEACON MERGER SUB INC., AQUARIAN HOLDINGS LLC (solely for purposes of Section 5.7, Section 6.18, Section 6.19 and Section 9.13) and BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL, INC. Dated as of November 6, 2025 Article I DEFINITIONS 2 Article II THE MERGER 21 Section 2.1 The Merger 21 Section 2.2 Closing 21 Section 2.3 Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation 21 Section 2.4 Directors and Officer ...