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EQUITY
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
EQUITY EQUITY
Preferred Stock
Preferred stock authorized, issued and outstanding was as follows:
December 31,
20242023
SeriesShares AuthorizedShares
 Issued		Shares OutstandingShares AuthorizedShares
 Issued		Shares Outstanding
Series A 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 32,000 
Series B 20,000 17,773 17,773 20,000 20,000 20,000 
Series C12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 
Total64,000 61,773 61,773 64,000 64,000 64,000 
Series A Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
In November and December 2019, Holdings’ issued a total of 32 million depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in share of Series A Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share, with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, for aggregate net cash proceeds of $775 million ($800 million gross). The preferred stock ranks senior to Holdings’ common stock with respect to the payment of dividends and liquidation. Holdings’ will pay dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock on a noncumulative basis only when, as and if declared by the Company’s Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee of the Board) and will be payable quarterly in arrears, at an annual rate of 5.25% on the stated amount per share. In connection with the issuance of the depositary shares and the underlying Series A Preferred Stock, Holdings’ incurred $25 million of issuance costs, which has been recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. The Series A Preferred Stock is redeemable at Holdings’ option, in whole or in part, at a redemption price of $25,000 per share of preferred stock, plus declared and unpaid dividends.
Series B Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
On August 11, 2020, Holdings issued 500,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/25th interest in a share of Series B Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value per share and liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, for aggregate net cash proceeds of $494 million ($500 million gross). The Series B Preferred Stock ranks senior to Holdings’ common stock and on parity with Holdings’ Series A Preferred Stock with respect to the payment of dividends and liquidation. Holdings will pay dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock on a noncumulative basis only when, as and if declared by the Company’s Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee of the Board) and will be payable semi-annually in arrears, at an annual rate equal to the fixed rate of 4.950%, which is reset every 5 years starting on December 15, 2025 (“Reset Date”), at a rate per annum equal to the five-year U.S. Treasury Rate plus 4.736%.
In connection with the issuance of the depositary shares and the underlying Series B Preferred Stock, Holdings incurred $6 million of issuance costs, which have been recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. The Series B Preferred Stock is redeemable at Holdings’ option in whole or in part, from time to time, during the three-month period prior to, and including, each Reset Date, at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share of preferred stock,
plus any declared and unpaid dividends. Furthermore, the preferred stock is redeemable at Holdings’ option, in whole but not in part at any time, within 90 days after the occurrence of certain rating agency events at a redemption price equal to $25,500 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends or after the occurrence of certain regulatory capital events at a redemption price equal to $25,000 per share, plus any declared and unpaid dividends.
On December 19, 2024, Holdings redeemed and retired $55 million of Series B Preferred Stock.
Series C Fixed Rate Reset Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
On January 8, 2021, Holdings issued 12,000,000 depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the Company’s Series C Fixed Rate Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”), $1.00 par value per share and liquidation preference of $25,000 per share, for aggregate net cash proceeds of $293 million ($300 million gross). The Series C Preferred Stock ranks senior to Holdings’ common stock and on parity with Holdings’ Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock with respect to the payment of dividends and liquidation. Holdings will pay dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock on a noncumulative basis only when, as and if declared by the Company’s Board of Directors (or a duly authorized committee of the Board) and will be payable quarterly in arrears, at an annual rate equal to the fixed rate of 4.3%.
Dividends to Shareholders
Dividends declared per share were as follows for the periods indicated:
Year ended December 31,
202420232022
Series A dividends declared $1,313 $1,313 $1,313 
Series B dividends declared$1,238 $1,238 $1,238 
Series C dividends declared$1,075 $1,075 $1,075 
Common Stock
Dividends declared per share of common stock were as follows for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
Dividends declared$0.94 $0.86 $0.78 
Share Repurchase
On February 5, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new $1.3 billion share repurchase program. Under these programs, the Company may, from time to time purchase shares of its common stock through various means. The Company may choose to suspend or discontinue the repurchase program at any time. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares. As of December 31, 2024 Holdings had $445 million of authorized capacity remaining.
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 25.7 million, 32.8 million and 28.2 million shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately $1.0 billion, $0.9 billion and $0.8 billion, respectively through open market repurchases, ASRs and privately negotiated transactions. The repurchased common stock was recorded as treasury stock in the consolidated balance sheets. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company reissued approximately 1.8 million, 1.5 million and 2.0 million shares of its treasury stock, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company retired approximately 13.2 million, 17.4 million, and 12.5 million shares of its treasury stock, respectively.
The timing and amount of share repurchases are determined by management based upon market conditions and other considerations. Numerous factors could affect the timing and amount of any future repurchases under the share repurchase authorization, including increased capital needs of the Company due to changes in regulatory capital requirements, opportunities for growth and acquisitions, and the effect of adverse market conditions on the segments.
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement
In December 2024 Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $32 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment in December of $32 million and received initial delivery of 550,301 Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in January 2025, at which time an additional 105,468 shares of common stock were received.
In September 2024, Holdings established an obligation to enter into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $105 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, on October 2nd, 2024, Holdings made a pre-payment of $105 million and received initial delivery of 2 million shares. The ASR terminated in November 2024, at which time an additional 369,316 shares of common stock were received.
In September 2024, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $30 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment of $30 million and received initial delivery of 567,644 Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in October 2024, at which time an additional 133,927 shares of common stock were received.
In June 2024, Holdings established an obligation to enter into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $85 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, on July 2, 2024, Holdings made a pre-payment of $85 million and received initial delivery of 1.6 million of Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in August 2024, at which time an additional 366,947 shares of common stock were received.
In June 2024, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $35 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment of $35 million and received initial delivery of 0.7 million of Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in July 2024, at which time an additional 166,723 shares of common stock were received.
In March 2024, Holdings established an obligation to enter into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $80 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, on April 3, 2024, Holdings made a pre-payment of $80 million and received initial delivery of 1.7 million of Holdings’shares. The ASR terminated in May 2024, at which time an additional 466,923 shares of common stock were received.
In March 2024, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $50 million of Holdings’ common stock, Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment of $50 million and received initial delivery of 1.0 million of Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in April 2024, at which time an additional 235,302 shares of common stock were received.
In December 2023, Holdings established an obligation to enter into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $95 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, on January 4, 2024, Holdings made a pre-payment of $95 million and received initial delivery of 2.3 million shares. The ASR terminated in January 2024, at which time an additional 625,040 shares of common stock were received.
In December 2023 Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $39 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment of $39 million and received initial delivery of 0.9 million Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in January 2024, at which time an additional 256,197 shares of common stock were received.
In September 2023, Holdings established an obligation to enter into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $80 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, on October 4, 2023, Holdings made a pre-payment of $80 million and received initial delivery of 2.3 million shares. The ASR terminated in October 2023, at which time an additional 596,000 shares of common stock were received.
In September 2023, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $70 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment of $70 million and received initial delivery of 2.0 million Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in October 2023, at which time an additional 555,000 shares of common stock were received.
In June 2023, Holdings established an obligation to enter into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $70 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, on July 6, 2023, Holdings made a pre-payment of $70 million and received initial delivery of 2.0 million shares. The ASR terminated in August 2023, at which time an additional 464,000 shares of common stock were received.
In June 2023, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $75 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment of $75 million and received initial delivery of 2.4 million Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in July 2023, at which time an additional 369,000 shares of common stock were received.
In April 2023, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $75 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment of $75 million and received initial delivery of 2.4 million Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in May 2023, at which time an additional 598,000 shares of common stock were received.
In January 2023, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $75 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a pre-payment of $75 million and received initial delivery of 2 million Holdings’ shares. The ASR terminated in February 2023, at which time an additional 424,000 shares of common stock were received.
In April 2022, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $100 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a prepayment of $100 million and initially received 2.6 million shares. The ASR terminated during April 2022, at which time 684,700 additional shares of common stock were received.
In May 2022, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $150 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a prepayment of $150 million and initially received 4.3 million shares. The ASR terminated during July 2022, at which time 1.2 million additional shares of common stock were received.
In September 2022, Holdings entered into an ASR contract with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $37.5 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a prepayment of $37.5 million and received initial delivery of 1.1 million shares. The ASR terminated during November 2022, at which time 0.2 million additional shares of common stock were received.
In December 2022, Holdings entered into an ASR with a third-party financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $61 million of Holdings’ common stock. Pursuant to the ASR, Holdings made a prepayment of $61 million and initially received 1.7 million shares. The ASR terminated during February 2023, at which time an additional 0.3 million shares of common stock were received.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI represents cumulative gains (losses) on items that are not reflected in net income (loss). The balances were as follows:
 
December 31,
20242023
 
(in millions)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments$(7,334)$(6,638)
Market risk benefits - instrument-specific credit risk component(1,125)(633)
Liability for future policy benefits - current discount rate component372 182 
Defined benefit pension plans(579)(652)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(88)(76)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(8,754)(7,817)
Less: Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(42)(40)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings$(8,712)$(7,777)
The components of OCI, net of taxes were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202420232022
(in millions)
Change in net unrealized gains (losses) on investments:
Net unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period (1)
$(874)$1,954 $(13,637)
(Gains) losses reclassified into net income (loss) during the period (2)
47 445 685 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments(827)2,399 (12,952)
Adjustments for policyholders’ liabilities, insurance liability loss recognition and other
67 (22)346 
Change in unrealized gains (losses), net of adjustments (net of
deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $(224), $206 and $(1,364))
(760)2,377 (12,606)
Change in LFPB discount rate and MRB credit risk, net of tax
Changes in market risk benefits - instrument-specific credit risk (net of
deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $(103), $(273)and $332)
(389)(1,027)1,249 
Changes in liability for future policy benefits - current discount rate (net of
deferred income tax expense (benefit) of $40, $(36) and $285)
150 (137)1,074 
Change in defined benefit plans:
Reclassification to Net income (loss) of amortization of net prior service credit included in net periodic cost (3)73 (3)18 
Change in defined benefit plans (net of deferred income tax expense
(benefit) of $18, $3 and $(1) )
73 (3)18 
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation gains (losses) arising during the period(11)15 (46)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(11)15 (46)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes(937)1,225 (10,311)
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(2)10 (16)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Holdings$(935)$1,215 $(10,295)
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(1)For 2022, unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period is presented net of a valuation allowance of $1.6 billion established during the fourth quarter of 2022. The Company established the valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets related to unrealized capital losses in the available for sale securities portfolio. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, a valuation allowance of $217 million and $234 million, respectively, remains against the portion of the deferred tax asset that is still not more-likely-than-not to be realized. See Note 18 of the Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements for details on the valuation allowance.
(2)See “Reclassification adjustment” in Note 3 of the Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements. Reclassification amounts presented net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(12) million, $(118) million, and $(182) million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
(3)These AOCI components are included in the computation of net periodic costs. See Note 16 of the Notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
Investment gains and losses reclassified from AOCI to net income (loss) primarily consist of realized gains (losses) on sales and credit losses of AFS securities and are included in total investment gains (losses), net on the consolidated statements of income (loss). Amounts reclassified from AOCI to net income (loss) as related to defined benefit plans primarily consist of amortization of net (gains) losses and net prior service cost (credit) recognized as a component of net periodic cost and reported in compensation and benefits in the consolidated statements of income (loss). Amounts presented in the table above are net of tax.