# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001527469
**File Stem:** 0001527469-26-000037
**Filing Date:** 2026-6
**Character Count:** 10695
**Document Hash:** b83a20b0a9b4fa36c6474eea0277d5ba
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001527469-26-000037.hdr.sgml**: 20260623

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001527469-26-000037

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260623

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260623

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260623

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Athene Holding Ltd.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001527469
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** LIFE INSURANCE [6311]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 980630022
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-37963
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261108923

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7700 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY
- **CITY:** WEST DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50266
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-342-4678

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 7700 MILLS CIVIC PARKWAY
- **CITY:** WEST DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50266

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Athene Holding Ltd
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20110804

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| **UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** | **UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** |
| | **Washington, D.C. 20549** |

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**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 23, 2026** 

![Athene-Logo_rgb.jpg](ahl-20260623_g1.jpg)

**ATHENE HOLDING LTD.**

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| | (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | |
| **Delaware** | **001-37963** | **98-0630022** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) |  | Identification Number) |

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**7700 Mills Civic Pkwy**

**West Des Moines, Iowa 50266**

**1 (515) 342-4678**

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| | (Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant's principal executive offices) |
| Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: | Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ☐ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ☐ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |

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| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: |
| Title of each class | Trading Symbols | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a 6.35% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A | ATHPrA | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a 5.625% Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B | ATHPrB | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a 4.875% Fixed-Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D | ATHPrD | New York Stock Exchange |
| Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000<sup>th</sup> interest in a 7.75% Fixed-Rate Reset Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E | ATHPrE | New York Stock Exchange |
| 7.250% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2064 | ATHS | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 5.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

On June 23, 2026, Robert Brackenbury was appointed to the Board of Directors ("Board") of Athene Holding Ltd. (the "Company").

Mr. Brackenbury is expected to enter into a standard indemnification agreement with the Company, as more fully described under the caption "Other Related Party Transactions and Relationships" on page 217 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2026 (the "Annual Report"). Mr. Brackenbury will also be eligible to receive director compensation from the Company as more fully described under the caption "Director Compensation" on pages 207 and 208 of the Annual Report.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Brackenbury and any person pursuant to which Mr. Brackenbury was selected as a director.

**Item 7.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On June 23, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Brackenbury to the Board. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The foregoing information, including the Exhibit referenced in Item 7.01, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing or document, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing or document.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |
| **(d)** | **Exhibits** |
| **99.1** | <u>[Press release dated June 23, 2026 (furnished and not filed).](robertbrackenburyappoint.htm)</u> |
| **104** | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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| | | **ATHENE HOLDING LTD.** |
| Date: | June 23, 2026 | /s/ Joseph B. Cohen |
| | | Joseph B. Cohen |
| | | Executive Vice President and General Counsel |

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## Exhibit 99.1

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Robert Brackenbury Appointed to Athene Board of Directors Former Deputy CIO of State of Michigan Retirement System brings decades of experience overseeing retirement assets and institutional investment portfolios WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - June 23, 2026 – Athene Holding Ltd. ("Athene"), a leading retirement services company, today announced that it appointed veteran pensions leader Robert Brackenbury to the Athene Board of Directors as an independent director, effective June 23, 2026. Mr. Brackenbury most recently served as Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the State of Michigan Retirement System. During his tenure, he helped safeguard the retirement benefits of hundreds of thousands of Michigan public employees and retirees and oversaw the investment management of more than $170 billion in pension and state trust fund assets. Jim Belardi, Co-Founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Athene said, "Robert's distinguished career managing one of the largest public pension systems in the United States has given him exceptional insight into the elements that make guaranteed income possible. His experience managing retirement assets, navigating complex investment environments and serving the long-term interests of retirees will be a valuable addition to Athene's Board as we continue developing innovative retirement solutions for individuals and institutions globally." Mr. Brackenbury said, "Athene has established itself as a leader in retirement services through its commitment to innovation, disciplined risk management and operational excellence. I am honored to join the Board and look forward to supporting the company's continued growth and mission of helping individuals achieve financial security in retirement." Prior to serving as Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Mr. Brackenbury held several senior leadership positions with the State of Michigan Retirement System. Earlier in his career, he served as a Michigan State Tax Tribunal judge and Assistant Attorney General. Mr. Brackenbury also served as a U.S. Army officer, both on active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserve. He currently serves on investment committees for community foundations in Michigan. Mr. Brackenbury holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and economics and a Master of Arts degree in economics from Eastern Michigan University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and a Juris Doctor degree from Wayne State University Law School. He also completed the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at Harvard Kennedy School.

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About Athene Athene is a leading retirement solutions company with $448 billion of total assets as of March 31, 2026, and operations in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is focused on providing financial security to individuals by offering an attractive suite of retirement income and savings products and also serves as a solutions provider to corporations. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.

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