Equitable Holdings, Inc.

Equitable Holdings reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results, with net income significantly increasing to $621 million. The company also highlighted its recently announced all-stock merger with Corebridge Financial, aiming to create a leading diversified financial institution. This transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to EPS and cash generation, with over 10% accretion by year-end 2028.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. filed its Form 10-K/A, an amendment to its annual report, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The company confirmed its status as a well-known seasoned issuer and a large accelerated filer, indicating compliance with SEC reporting requirements. This administrative filing provides an update on the company's regulatory standing.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. is considering undertaking repurchases of its common stock prior to the closing of its pending merger with Corebridge Financial, Inc. This action would require a waiver from Corebridge under the existing merger agreement. The company stated there is no assurance that these share repurchases will be made, and if undertaken, the volume, pricing, timing, and method would be at the company's discretion.

Equitable Holdings, Inc. announced it has entered into a Voting and Support Agreement with Nippon Life Insurance Company and Corebridge Financial, Inc. on April 8, 2026. This agreement mandates Nippon Life to vote its shares of Corebridge common stock in favor of the previously announced merger between Equitable and Corebridge. The commitment from a significant shareholder like Nippon Life is a crucial step in securing the necessary approvals and advancing the strategic acquisition, signaling strong alignment among key parties for the transaction's successful completion.