What is the primary reason for this 8-K/A filing?

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report. It was filed to include the unaudited pro forma financial information required by the SEC for MetLife's acquisition of certain insurance subsidiaries from Citigroup, which was originally reported on July 8, 2005.

What businesses did MetLife acquire from Citigroup?

MetLife acquired all outstanding shares of capital stock of certain indirect subsidiaries held by Citigroup, including The Travelers Insurance Company, certain other domestic insurance companies, and substantially all of Citigroup's international insurance business.

Where can I find the financial statements of the acquired businesses themselves?

The financial statements of the businesses acquired were previously filed as Exhibit 99.2 to MetLife, Inc.'s Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on May 13, 2005, and May 27, 2005.

METLIFE INC 8-K SEC Disclosure

Q: What specific financial information is being provided in this amendment?

The amendment provides unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. This includes a balance sheet as of March 31, 2005, and statements of income for the three months ended March 31, 2005, and for the year ended December 31, 2004. These statements show the combined financial impact of MetLife and the acquired Citigroup businesses.

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing by MetLife, Inc. (MET) on August 2, 2005, serves as an amendment to a previous filing from July 8, 2005. The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide previously omitted financial information related to MetLife's acquisition of certain insurance subsidiaries from Citigroup Inc. This includes "The Travelers Insurance Company" and a significant portion of Citigroup's international insurance business. Investors should note that this filing primarily supplements the original report by including the necessary pro forma financial statements. Specifically, it provides an Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2005, and Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2005, and the full year ended December 31, 2004. These statements offer a combined financial picture of MetLife and the acquired businesses, allowing investors to better assess the financial impact of this significant strategic acquisition on MetLife's overall financial position and performance.

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1Amendment to a prior Form 8-K filing dated July 8, 2005.
2Purpose of amendment is to include required financial information (Item 9.01(b)) for the acquisition of Citigroup's insurance subsidiaries.
3Acquired businesses include The Travelers Insurance Company and Citigroup's international insurance operations.
4Key financial information provided includes an Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2005.
5Also includes Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for Q1 2005 and FY 2004.
6Financial statements of acquired businesses were previously filed as Exhibit 99.2 on May 13 and May 27, 2005.

METLIFE INC 8-K/A Report, Exhibit Filing (Aug 2, 2005)

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