10-Q/APeriod: Q2 FY2001

METLIFE INC Quarterly Report (Amendment) for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2001

Filed August 16, 2001For Securities:METMET-PEMET-PFMET-PA

Summary

MetLife, Inc. filed an amended 10-Q report for the quarterly period ending June 30, 2001. The primary purpose of this amendment was to include Item 4, which details the submission of matters to a vote of security holders. Specifically, the report outlines the results of the company's annual stockholders' meeting held on April 24, 2001, where directors were elected and the appointment of independent auditors was ratified. For investors, the key takeaway is the overwhelming support shown by shareholders for the elected Class II directors and the ratification of Deloitte and Touche LLP as the independent auditors for 2001. This indicates strong shareholder confidence in the company's governance and oversight. While specific financial performance metrics are not the focus of this particular amendment, the governance information provided suggests a stable and well-supported leadership structure at MetLife during this period.

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing is an amendment (10-Q/A) to provide additional information regarding matters voted on by security holders.
  • 2The report details the results of the annual stockholders' meeting held on April 24, 2001.
  • 3Shareholders overwhelmingly elected five Class II directors, with voting results showing substantial 'Votes For' for each nominee.
  • 4The appointment of Deloitte and Touche LLP as the company's independent auditors for 2001 was ratified by stockholders with significant 'For' votes.
  • 5The report lists the directors whose terms continued and the years their terms expire, providing insight into the board's structure.
  • 6Notable changes in directorship include the reappointment of Allen E. Murray and the retirement of Joan Ganz Cooney.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this amended 10-Q filing is to include Item 4, which provides details on matters submitted to a vote of MetLife, Inc.'s security holders. This includes the results from the company's annual stockholders' meeting.

The key outcomes were the election of five Class II directors and the ratification of Deloitte and Touche LLP as the independent auditors for 2001. Both outcomes were supported by a substantial majority of the votes cast by shareholders.

Yes, the filing notes that Allen E. Murray was reappointed as a Class III director effective July 26, 2001. Additionally, Joan Ganz Cooney retired from the Board of Directors effective August 1, 2001.

No, this specific amendment (10-Q/A) primarily focuses on governance matters and the results of shareholder votes. It does not provide detailed financial performance metrics for the quarter ended June 30, 2001.