# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001029031
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## Filing Summary
**0001193125-26-158404.hdr.sgml**: 20260416

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-26-158404

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 497

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**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260416

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260416

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260416

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Brighthouse Variable Life Account One
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001029031

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 060566090
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 497
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-200254
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26866294

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE CO
- **STREET 2:** 11225 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28277
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 980-365-7100

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE CO
- **STREET 2:** 11225 NORTH COMMUNITY HOUSE ROAD
- **CITY:** CHARLOTTE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28277

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** METLIFE INVESTORS VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT ONE
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20010416

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** COVA VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT ONE
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19961213

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Brighthouse Variable Life Account One (Series ID: S000004234)

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| Class Name                            | Class ID   |
| Modified Single Premium Variable Life | C000151845 |

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## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Brighthouse Variable Life Account One (Series ID: S000004234)

| Class ID   | Class Name                            | Ticker Symbol   |
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| C000151845 | Modified Single Premium Variable Life |  |

**BRIGHTHOUSE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY** <br> **BRIGHTHOUSE VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT ONE**

**SUPPLEMENT DATED APRIL 27, 2026** <br>**TO** <br>**PROSPECTUSES DATED MAY 1, 2000 AND NOVEMBER 9, 2009** <br>**(SPVL)** 

This Supplement revises information contained in the prospectuses dated May 1, 2000 (as supplemented) and November 9, 2009 (as supplemented) for the modified Single Premium Variable Life Insurance Policy (the "Policy") issued by Brighthouse Variable Life Account One of Brighthouse Life Insurance Company ("BLIC" or the "Company"). This Supplement should be read and kept together with your Policy prospectus for future reference. If you would like another copy of your prospectus, write to us at Brighthouse Life Insurance Company, P.O. Box 4261, Clinton, IA 52733-4261, call us at (833) 208-3017, or access the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://sec.gov.

**INVESTMENT OPTIONS** 

The Policy offers the Investment Portfolios which are listed below. Appendix A contains a summary of investment objectives and subadvisers, if any, for each Investment Portfolio. Additional Investment Portfolios may be available in the future.

**Brighthouse Funds Trust I — Class A**

MFS<sup>®</sup> Research International Portfolio

Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio

PIMCO Total Return Portfolio

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio

Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value Portfolio

**Brighthouse Funds Trust II — Class A**

BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond Portfolio

Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

**Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust — Class 1**

Templeton Foreign VIP Fund

You should read the prospectuses for the Investment Portfolios carefully. You can obtain copies of the prospectuses by calling us at (833) 208-3017. You can also obtain information about the Investment Portfolios (including a copy of the Statement of Additional Information) by accessing the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at http://www.sec.gov.

**Annual Operating Expenses**

The following table describes the annual operating expenses for each Investment Portfolio for the period ended December 31, 2025, before and after any applicable fee waivers and expense reimbursements:

**Minimum and Maximum Total Annual Investment Portfolio Operating Expenses** 

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| Total Annual Investment Portfolio Operating Expenses |  |  |
| (expenses that are deducted from Investment Portfolio assets, including <br> management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other <br> expenses)<br>| 0.40% | 0.88% |

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**Investment Portfolio Fees and Expenses as of December 31, 2025**

(as a percentage of average daily net assets) <br>The following table is a summary. For more complete information on Investment Portfolio fees and expenses, please refer to the prospectus for each Investment Portfolio.

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| **Investment Portfolio** | **Management**<br> **Fee**<br>| **Distribution**<br> **and/or**<br> **Service**<br> **(12b-1) Fees**<br>| **Other**<br> **Expenses**<br>| **Acquired** <br> **Fund Fees**<br> **and** <br> **Expenses**<br>| **Total**<br> **Annual**<br> **Operating**<br> **Expenses**<br>| **Fee Waiver**<br> **and/or**<br> **Expense**<br> **Reimbursement**<br>| **Net Total**<br> **Annual**<br> **Operating**<br> **Expenses**<br>|
| **Brighthouse Funds Trust I — Class A** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MFS<sup>®</sup> Research International Portfolio | 0.71% | —  | 0.04% | —  | 0.75% | 0.19% | 0.56% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio | 0.64% | —  | 0.03% | —  | 0.67% | 0.02% | 0.65% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PIMCO Total Return Portfolio | 0.48% | —  | 0.12% | —  | 0.60% | 0.02% | 0.58% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio | 0.57% | —  | 0.02% | —  | 0.59% | 0.06% | 0.53% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value <br> Portfolio<br>| 0.65% | —  | 0.05% | —  | 0.70% | 0.10% | 0.60% |
| **Brighthouse Funds Trust II — Class A** |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond <br> Portfolio<br>| 0.35% | —  | 0.05% | —  | 0.40% | 0.03% | 0.37% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity <br> Opportunities Portfolio<br>| 0.72% | —  | 0.02% | —  | 0.74% | 0.12% | 0.62% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio | 0.83% | —  | 0.05% | —  | 0.88% | 0.07% | 0.81% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth <br> Portfolio<br>| 0.60% | —  | 0.02% | —  | 0.62% | 0.06% | 0.56% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Western Asset Management Strategic <br> Bond Opportunities Portfolio<br>| 0.58% | —  | 0.04% | —  | 0.62% | 0.05% | 0.57% |
| **Franklin Templeton Variable** <br> **Insurance Products Trust — Class 1**<br>|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Templeton Foreign VIP Fund | 0.80% | —  | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.84% | 0.01% | 0.83% |

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The information shown in the table above was provided by the Investment Portfolios. Certain Investment Portfolios and their investment adviser have entered into expense reimbursement and/or fee waiver arrangements that will continue at least until April 28, 2027. These arrangements can be terminated with respect to these Investment Portfolios only with the approval of the Investment Portfolio's board of directors or trustees. Please see the Investment Portfolios' prospectuses for additional information regarding these arrangements.

**TRANSFERS**

**Restrictions on Transfers**

We monitor transfer activity in the following "Monitored Portfolios" for purposes of imposing our restrictions on frequent transfers:

MFS<sup>®</sup> Research International Portfolio

Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio

Templeton Foreign VIP Fund

Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio

**OTHER INFORMATION**

**The Company**

We are not a fiduciary and do not give advice or make recommendations regarding insurance or investment

products. Ask your financial representative for guidance regarding any requests or elections and for information about your particular investment needs. Please bear in mind that your financial representative, or any financial firm or financial professional you consult to provide advice, is acting on your behalf. We are not a party to any agreement between you and your financial professional. We do not recommend and are not responsible for any securities transactions or investment strategies involving securities (including Investment Portfolio recommendations).

On November 6, 2025, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. ("BHF") and Aquarian Capital LLC ("Aquarian") announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of Aquarian will acquire BHF. This transaction is subject to the satisfaction

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or waiver of customary closing conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals. Subject to such approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of the other conditions, the transaction is expected to be consummated in 2026.

Upon the consummation of the transaction, Aquarian will become the ultimate parent of BHF and the Company will remain an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of BHF. Although Aquarian will replace BHF as the Company's ultimate parent, the Company will continue in its present role as the issuer of your Policy. All of your rights and benefits under your Policy and the Company's obligations under the Policy will remain unchanged.

Founded in 2017, Aquarian Capital is a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management solutions. Aquarian is headquartered in New York, NY.

**Distributor**

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ("FINRA") provides background information about broker-dealers and their registered representatives through FINRA BrokerCheck. You may contact the FINRA BrokerCheck Hotline at 1-800-289-9999, or log on to www.finra.org. An investor brochure that includes information describing FINRA BrokerCheck is available through the Hotline or on-line.

**FEDERAL TAX STATUS**

**NOTE:** The following description is based upon our understanding of current Federal income tax law applicable to life insurance in general. We cannot predict the probability that any changes in such laws will be made. Purchasers are cautioned to seek competent tax advice regarding the possibility of such changes. Section 7702 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), defines the term "life insurance contract" for purposes of the Code. We do not guarantee the tax status of the Policies. Purchasers bear the complete risk that the Policies may not be treated as a "life insurance contract" under Federal income tax laws. Purchasers should consult their own tax advisers. It should be further understood that the following discussion is not exhaustive and that special rules not described in this prospectus may be applicable in certain situations. In general, however, the insurance proceeds payable on the death of the Insured will never be

less than the minimum amount required for the Policy to be treated as life insurance under section 7702 of the Code, as in effect on the date the Policy was issued.

**Introduction.** The discussion contained herein addressing Federal income tax considerations relating to the Policy is general in nature and is not intended as tax advice. It does not purport to be complete or to address every situation. Each person concerned should consult a competent tax adviser. No attempt is made to consider any applicable state, local, foreign or other tax laws. Moreover, the discussion herein is based upon our understanding of current Federal income tax laws as they are currently interpreted. No representation is made regarding the likelihood of continuation of those current Federal income tax laws or of the current interpretations by the Internal Revenue Service.

We are taxed as a life insurance company under the Code. For federal income tax purposes, the Separate Account is not a separate entity but is part of our operations.

**Diversification.** Section 817(h) of the Code imposes certain diversification standards on the underlying assets of variable life insurance policies. The Code provides that a variable life insurance policy will not be treated as life insurance for any period (and any subsequent period) for which the investments are not adequately diversified under IRS rules. Disqualification of the Policy as a life insurance contract would result in imposition of federal income tax to the Owner with respect to earnings allocable to the Policy prior to the receipt of payments under the Policy. We intend that each Investment Portfolio underlying the Policies will be managed by the managers in such a manner as to comply with these diversification requirements. If Investment Portfolio shares are sold directly to tax-qualified retirement plans that later lose their tax-qualified status, or to non-qualified plans, the separate accounts investing in the Investment Portfolios may fail the diversification requirements of section 817(h) of the Code, which could have adverse tax consequences, including losing the benefit of tax deferral.

**Investor Control.** In some circumstances, owners of variable contracts who retain excessive control over the investment of the underlying separate account assets may be treated as the owners of those assets. Although published guidance in this area does not address certain aspects of the Policies, we believe that the Owner of a

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Policy should not be treated as the owner of the Separate Account assets. We reserve the right to modify the Policies to bring them into conformity with applicable standards should such modification be necessary to prevent Owners of the Policies from being treated as the owners of the underlying Separate Account assets.

**Tax Treatment of the Policy.** The Policy has been designed to comply with the definition of life insurance contained in section 7702 of the Code. Although some interim guidance has been provided and some proposed and final regulations have been issued, a comprehensive set of final regulations has not been adopted. Section 7702 of the Code requires that the amount of mortality and other expense charges be reasonable. In establishing these charges, we have relied on interim IRS guidance. Moreover, if you elect the Accelerated Death Benefit Rider, the continued tax qualification of the Policy after a distribution is made under the rider is unclear. If your Policy is issued on a substandard basis, there is additional uncertainty. We may take appropriate steps to bring the Policy into compliance with applicable requirements and we reserve the right to restrict Policy transactions in order to do so.

We note that the law relating to section 7702 compliance is complex and unclear in many respects. There is a risk, therefore, that the Internal Revenue Service will not concur with some of our interpretations of section 7702. In the event the Policy is determined not to comply, it would not qualify for the favorable tax treatment usually accorded life insurance policies. You should consult your own tax advisers with respect to the tax consequences of purchasing the Policy. The following discussion assumes that the Policy will satisfy section 7702.

**Policy Proceeds.** Since the Policy is a single premium policy, it will generally be considered to be a modified endowment contract ("MEC"). Therefore, the tax treatment accorded to loan proceeds and/or distributions, including surrender payments, from the policies will be based on the rules that apply to MECs. (See "Tax Treatment of Loans and Distributions.") Otherwise, we believe that the Policy should receive the same Federal income tax treatment as any other type of life insurance. As such, the death benefit thereunder is generally excludable from the gross income of the Beneficiary to the extent provided in section 101(a) of the Code. Also, you are not deemed to be in constructive receipt of the Cash Surrender Value, including increments thereon, under a Policy until

there is a distribution (including a loan taken from or secured by the Policy) of such amounts.

In the case of employer-owned life insurance as defined in section 101(j), the amount of the death benefit excludable from gross income is limited to premiums paid unless the Policy falls within certain specified exceptions and a notice and consent requirement is satisfied before the Policy is issued. Certain specified exceptions are based on the status of an employee as highly compensated, a director or recently employed. There are also exceptions for Policy proceeds paid to an employee's heirs. These exceptions only apply if proper notice is given to the insured employee and consent is received from the insured employee before the issuance of the Policy. These rules apply to Policies issued August 18, 2006 and later and also apply to policies issued before August 18, 2006 after a material increase in the death benefit or other material change. An IRS reporting requirement applies to employer-owned life insurance subject to these rules. Because these rules are complex and will affect the tax treatment of death benefits, it is advisable to consult tax counsel.

The death benefit will also be taxable in the case of a transfer-for-value unless certain exceptions apply.

Federal, state and local estate, inheritance and other tax consequences of ownership, or receipt of Policy proceeds, depend on the circumstances of each owner or Beneficiary. A tax adviser should be consulted on these circumstances.

**Tax Treatment of Loans and Distributions.** Section 7702A of the Code sets forth the rules for determining when a life insurance Policy will be deemed to be a MEC. In general, a Policy that requires fewer than seven level annual premiums to provide paid-up future benefits will be a MEC. Because the Policy is a single premium Policy, in most cases it will be considered a MEC at issue although certain exceptions may apply, such as where the Policy is received in a section 1035 exchange for a Policy which is not a MEC and no further premiums in excess of the remaining MEC limit are paid into the Policy. Consult your tax adviser.

Since the Policy is generally classified as a MEC, then any distribution (including a loan taken from or secured by the Policy) is taxable as ordinary income to the extent of income or gain in the Policy. Distributions are deemed to be on a last-in, first-out basis, which means the taxable

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income is distributed first. Distributions, including those resulting from surrender or lapse of the Policy, may also be subject to an additional 10% federal income tax penalty applied to the income portion of such distribution. The penalty shall not apply, however, to any distributions: (1) made on or after the date on which the taxpayer reaches age 59 1/2; (2) which is attributable to the taxpayer becoming disabled (within the meaning of section 72(m)(7) of the Code); or (3) which is part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments made not less frequently than annually for the life (or life expectancy) of the taxpayer or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of such taxpayer and his beneficiary. The exception to the additional 10% federal income tax penalty does not apply to a taxpayer which is a non-natural person, such as a corporation.

If a Policy is not classified as a MEC, then any distribution shall generally be treated first as a recovery of the investment in the Policy which would not be received as taxable income. Distributions will be taxable as ordinary income once your investment in the Policy is reduced to zero. However, distributions during the first 15 Policy years accompanied by a reduction in Policy benefits, including distributions which must be made in order to enable the Policy to continue to qualify as a life insurance contract for Federal income tax purposes, are subject to different tax rules and may be treated in whole or part as a taxable income.

Loans from a Policy which is not classified as a MEC will generally be treated as Indebtedness of the Owner and not a distribution. If your Policy is surrendered, cancelled, lapses, or is exchanged while any Policy loan is outstanding, the amount of the Policy loan plus accrued interest will be deemed to be distributed to you and could be partly or wholly taxable, depending on your particular circumstances. Cash distributed to you from the Policy in these circumstances may be insufficient to pay the tax attributable to any Policy loan. Interest payable on a loan under a Policy is generally not deductible.

Neither distributions nor loans from or secured by a Policy that is not a MEC are subject to the 10% federal income tax penalty.

Your investment in the Policy is generally your aggregate premiums. When a distribution is taken from the Policy,

your investment in the Policy is reduced by the amount of the distribution that is tax-free.

Policyowners should seek competent tax advice on the tax consequences of taking loans, distributions, exchanging or surrendering any Policy.

**Multiple Policies.** The Code further provides that multiple MECs that are issued within a calendar year period to the same owner by one company or its affiliates are treated as one MEC for purposes of determining the taxable portion of any loans or distributions. Such treatment may result in adverse tax consequences including more rapid taxation of the loans or distributed amounts from such combination of policies. You should consult a tax adviser prior to purchasing more than one MEC in any calendar year period.

**Continuation of Policy Beyond Age 100.** The tax consequences of continuing the Policy beyond the Insured's 100th birthday are unclear. You should consult a tax adviser if you intend to keep the Policy in force beyond the Insured's 100th birthday.

**Tax Treatment of Assignments.** An assignment of a Policy or the change of ownership of a Policy may be a taxable event. You should therefore consult a competent tax adviser should you wish to assign or change the owner of your Policy.

**Transfer of Issued Life Insurance Policies to Third Parties.** If you transfer the Policy to a third party, including a sale of the Policy to a life settlement company, such transfer may be taxable. As noted above, the death benefit will also be taxable in the case of a transfer for value unless certain exceptions apply. We may be required to report certain information to the IRS, as required under Code section 6050Y and applicable tax regulations. You should consult with a qualified tax adviser for additional information prior to transferring the Policy.

**Qualified Plans.** The Policies may be used in conjunction with certain Qualified Plans. Because the rules governing such use are complex and the amount of life insurance provided in connection with such plans may be limited, you should not do so until you have consulted a competent Qualified Plans consultant.

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**Income Tax Withholding.** All distributions or the portion thereof which is includible in gross income of the Policy owner are subject to Federal income tax withholding. However, in most cases you may elect not to have taxes withheld. You may be required to pay penalties under the estimated tax rules, if withholding and estimated tax payments are insufficient.

**Life Insurance Purchases by Nonresident Aliens and Foreign Corporations.** Policy Owners that are not U.S. citizens or residents will generally be subject to U.S. Federal withholding tax on taxable distributions from life insurance policies at a 30% rate, unless a lower treaty rate applies. In addition, Policy Owners may be subject to state and/or municipal taxes and taxes that may be imposed by the Policy Owner's country of citizenship or residence. Prospective purchasers are advised to consult with a qualified tax adviser regarding taxation with respect to a purchase of the Policy.

**Acceleration of Death Benefit Rider.** Payments received under the Acceleration of Death Benefit Rider should be excludable from the gross income of the Policy Owner except in certain business contexts. However, you should consult a qualified tax adviser about the consequences of adding this rider to a Policy or requesting payment under this rider.

**Business Uses of Policy.** Businesses can use the Policies in various arrangements, including nonqualified deferred compensation or salary continuance plans, split dollar insurance plans, executive bonus plans, tax exempt and nonexempt welfare benefit plans, retiree medical benefit plans and others. The tax consequences of such plans may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances. If you are contemplating a change to an existing Policy or purchasing the Policy for any arrangement the value of which depends in part on its tax consequences, you should consult a qualified tax adviser. In the case of a business-owned Policy, the provisions of section 101(j) of the Code may limit the amount of the death benefit excludable from gross income unless a specified exception applies and a notice and consent requirement is satisfied, as discussed above.

**Non-Individual Owners and Business Beneficiaries of Policies.** Ownership of the Policy by a corporation, trust or other non-natural person could jeopardize some (or all) of such entity's interest deduction

under Code section 264, even where such entity's indebtedness is in no way connected to the Policy. In addition, under section 264(f)(5), if a business (other than a sole proprietorship) is directly or indirectly a beneficiary of the Policy, the Policy could be treated as held by the business for purposes of the section 264(f) entity-holder rules. Therefore, it would be advisable to consult with a qualified tax adviser before any non-natural person is made an Owner or holder of the Policy, or before a business (other than a sole proprietorship) is made a beneficiary of the Policy.

**Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes.** The transfer of the Policy or the designation of a beneficiary may have Federal, state, and/or local transfer and inheritance tax consequences, including the imposition of gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. When the insured dies, the death proceeds will generally be includable in the Policy Owner's estate for purposes of the Federal estate tax if the Policy Owner was the insured, retained incidents of ownership at death, or made a gift transfer of the Policy within 3 years of death. If the Policy Owner was not the insured, the fair market value of the Policy would be included in the Policy Owner's estate upon the Policy Owner's death.

Moreover, under certain circumstances, the Code may impose a "generation-skipping transfer tax" when all or part of a life insurance policy is transferred to, or a death benefit is paid to, an individual two or more generations younger than the Policy Owner. Regulations issued under the Code may require us to deduct the tax from your Policy, or from any applicable payment, and pay it directly to the IRS.

Qualified tax advisers should be consulted concerning the estate and gift tax consequences of Policy ownership and distributions under Federal, state and local law. The individual situation of each Policy Owner or beneficiary will determine the extent, if any, to which Federal, state, and local transfer and inheritance taxes may be imposed and how ownership or receipt of Policy proceeds will be treated for purposes of Federal, state and local estate, inheritance, generation-skipping and other taxes.

In 2026, federal tax law provides for a $15,000,000 gift, estate and generation-skipping transfer tax exemption, which will be indexed for inflation in subsequent years.

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The complexity of the tax law, along with uncertainty as to how it might be modified in coming years, underscores the importance of seeking guidance from a qualified adviser to help ensure that your estate plan adequately addresses your needs and those of your beneficiaries under all possible scenarios.

**Tax Credits and Deductions.** The Company may be entitled to certain tax benefits related to the assets of the Separate Account. These tax benefits, which may include foreign tax credits and corporate dividends received deductions, are not passed back to the Separate Account or to Policy Owners since the Company is the owner of the assets from which the tax benefits are derived.

**Possible Tax Law Changes.** Although the likelihood of legislative changes is uncertain, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of the Policy could change by legislation or otherwise. Consult a tax adviser with respect to legislative developments and their effect on the Policy.

**The Company's Income Taxes.** Under current Federal income tax law we are not taxed on the Separate Account's operations. Thus, currently we do not deduct a charge from the Separate Account for company Federal income taxes. (We do deduct a charge for Federal taxes from premiums.) We reserve the right to charge the Separate Account for any future Federal income taxes we may incur. Under current laws we may incur state and local taxes (in addition to premium taxes). These taxes are not now significant, and we are not currently charging for them. If they increase, we may deduct charges for such taxes.

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**APPENDIX A** <br>**PARTICIPATING INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS** <br>**INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES**

Below is a listing of the investment advisers and subadvisers, if any, and the investment objectives of each Investment Portfolio available under the Policy. The Investment Portfolio prospectuses contain more complete information, including a description of the investment objectives, policies, restrictions and risks. THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT THE INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES WILL BE ACHIEVED.

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| **Investment Portfolio** | **Investment Objective** | **Investment Adviser/Subadviser** |
| **Brighthouse Funds Trust I** <br> **— Class A**<br>|  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MFS<sup>®</sup> Research International Portfolio | Seeks capital appreciation. | Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: Massachusetts Financial Services <br> Company<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Morgan Stanley Discovery Portfolio | Seeks capital appreciation. | Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: Morgan Stanley Investment <br> Management Inc.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; PIMCO Total Return Portfolio | Seeks maximum total return, consistent with <br> the preservation of capital and prudent <br> investment management.<br>| Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: Pacific Investment Management <br> Company LLC<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; T. Rowe Price Large Cap Value Portfolio | Seeks long-term capital appreciation by <br> investing in common stocks believed to be <br> undervalued. Income is a secondary <br> objective.<br>| Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Victory Sycamore Mid Cap Value <br> Portfolio<br>| Seeks high total return by investing in equity <br> securities of mid-sized companies.<br>| Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: Victory Capital Management <br> Inc.<br>|
| **Brighthouse Funds Trust** <br> **II — Class A**<br>|  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BlackRock Ultra-Short Term Bond <br> Portfolio<br>| Seeks a high level of current income <br> consistent with prudent investment risk and <br> preservation of capital.<br>| Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: BlackRock Advisors, LLC<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Brighthouse/Wellington Core Equity <br> Opportunities Portfolio<br>| Seeks to provide a growing stream of income <br> over time and, secondarily, long-term capital <br> appreciation and current income.<br>| Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: Wellington Management <br> Company LLP<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio | Seeks high total return, consisting principally <br> of capital appreciation.<br>| Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: Neuberger Berman Investment <br> Advisers LLC<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; T. Rowe Price Large Cap Growth Portfolio | Seeks long-term growth of capital. | Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Western Asset Management Strategic Bond <br> Opportunities Portfolio<br>| Seeks to maximize total return consistent <br> with preservation of capital.<br>| Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC<br> Subadviser: Western Asset Management <br> Company LLC<br>|
| **Franklin Templeton Variable** <br> **Insurance Products Trust — Class 1**<br>|  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Templeton Foreign VIP Fund | Seeks long-term capital growth. | Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC |

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**Discontinued Investment Portfolios.** The following investment portfolios are no longer available for allocation of premiums or transfers of cash value (excluding rebalancing and dollar cost averaging programs in existence at the time of closing): (a) AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) ("Invesco V.I."): Invesco V.I. EQV International Equity Fund (formerly Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund) (Series I) (closed effective May 1, 2002); and (b) Brighthouse Funds Trust II (formerly Metropolitan Series Fund): T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) (closed effective May 1, 2004); and BlackRock Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Class A) (formerly BlackRock Legacy Large Cap Growth Portfolio) (added and closed effective May 1, 2009).

Effective April 28, 2003, General American Money Market Fund was merged into the State Street Research Money Market Portfolio of Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc. and the following investment portfolios of the Met Investors Series Trust were

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merged: J.P. Morgan Enhanced Index Portfolio merged into the Lord Abbett Growth and Income Portfolio; J.P. Morgan International Equity Portfolio merged into the MFS<sup>®</sup> Research International Portfolio; and Lord Abbett Developing Growth Portfolio merged into the Lord Abbett Growth Opportunities Portfolio.

Effective May 1, 2004, the following investment portfolios were replaced: (a) Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust: Franklin Small Cap Fund (Class 1) (closed effective May 1, 2002) was replaced with the T. Rowe Price Small Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) of the Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc.; Templeton Global Income Securities Fund (Class 1) (closed effective May 1, 2002) was replaced with the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Class A) of Met Investors Series Trust; Franklin Large Cap Growth Securities Fund (Series I) was replaced with the T. Rowe Price Large Cap Portfolio (Class A) of the Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc.; and (b) AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds): Invesco V.I. Premier Equity Fund (Series I) was replaced with the Lord Abbett Growth and Income Portfolio (Class A).

Effective November 22, 2004, the J.P. Morgan Quality Bond Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust was merged into the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust and the J.P. Morgan Select Equity Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust was merged into the Capital Guardian U.S. Equity Portfolio (Class A) of the Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc.

Effective April 30, 2007, the Met/Putnam Capital Opportunities Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust was merged into the Lazard Mid Cap Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust and the Invesco V.I. Capital Appreciation Fund (Series I) of AIM Variable Insurance Funds (Invesco Variable Insurance Funds) was replaced with the Met/AIM Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust.

Effective May 1, 2009, the Capital Guardian U.S. Equity Portfolio (Class A) of the Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc. merged into the Pioneer Fund Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust and the Met/AIM Capital Appreciation Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust merged into the BlackRock Legacy Large Cap Growth Portfolio (Class A) of the Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc.

Effective May 2, 2011, the Templeton Growth Securities Fund (Class 1) of the Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust (closed effective May 1, 2002) was replaced with the Met/Templeton Growth Portfolio (Class A) of the Met Investors Series Trust.

Effective April 29, 2013, the MLA Mid Cap Portfolio (Class A) (which was formerly the Lazard Mid Cap Portfolio (Class A)) of the Met Investors Series Trust was merged into the Neuberger Berman Genesis Portfolio (Class A) of the Metropolitan Series Fund.

Effective May 1, 2016, the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Portfolio of the Met Investors Series Trust was merged into the Western Asset Management Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio of the Metropolitan Series Fund.

Effective May 1, 2016, the Pioneer Fund Portfolio of the Met Investors Series Trust was merged into the Met/Wellington Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio (formerly the WMC Core Equity Opportunities Portfolio) of the Metropolitan Series Fund.

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