Corebridge Financial, Inc. files 425

— Corebridge Financial, Inc. is merging with Equitable Holdings, Inc. in a stock-for-stock transaction. The combined company will be a leading retirement, life, wealth, and asset management firm with over 12 million customers and $1.5 trillion in assets under management and administration. The transaction is expected to close by year-end 2026. (2) DEAL TERMS —