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METLIFE INC 8-K/A Report (Feb 12, 2003)

Filed February 12, 2003For Securities:METMET-PEMET-PFMET-PA

Summary

This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a previous Current Report filed by MetLife Inc. on February 10, 2003. The primary purpose of this amendment is to correct an error where a draft press release was inadvertently filed instead of the final version. The amendment clarifies that the press release dated February 10, 2003, attached as Exhibit 99.1, is the correct and final version, with only five immaterial word changes from the previously filed draft. For investors, this filing signifies a procedural correction rather than a change in material financial or operational information. The focus is on rectifying a filing error, ensuring the accurate dissemination of information. Investors should refer to the content of the press release itself (Exhibit 99.1) for any substantive news that was intended to be communicated on February 10, 2003.

Key Highlights

  • 1MetLife Inc. filed an amendment (8-K/A) to its previous Form 8-K filing.
  • 2The amendment corrects a filing error concerning Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated February 10, 2003.
  • 3A draft version of the press release was inadvertently attached to the original filing on February 10, 2003.
  • 4The amendment provides the correct, final version of the press release.
  • 5The changes between the draft and final press release are described as five immaterial word changes.
  • 6The filing indicates the original error was due to the financial printer/filing agent.
  • 7The press release content itself is furnished under Regulation FD and not filed.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to amend a previous Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 10, 2003. MetLife is correcting an error where a draft press release was inadvertently filed instead of the final version. This amendment provides the correct, final press release.

No, this amendment does not introduce new material financial or operational information. It is solely a procedural correction to replace a draft press release with the accurate final version, noting only five immaterial word changes.

The error occurred when a draft copy of MetLife's press release dated February 10, 2003, was mistakenly attached as an exhibit to the original Form 8-K filing. This was reportedly due to an error by MetLife's financial printer/filing agent.

The correct and final press release, dated February 10, 2003, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this amended filing. Investors should review this press release for the substantive information MetLife intended to communicate at that time.