What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce MetLife, Inc.'s declaration of its third-quarter 2007 dividends on its Series A and Series B preferred stocks.

What are the specific dividend amounts for each preferred stock series?

The dividend for the floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, is $0.4063333 per share, and the dividend for the 6.50% non-cumulative preferred stock, Series B, is $0.4062500 per share.

Does this filing provide any new financial performance information?

No, this 8-K filing does not provide new financial performance information. It solely serves to announce the declaration of preferred stock dividends.

When are these dividends expected to be paid?

This filing announces the declaration of the dividends, but it does not specify the payment date. Investors would typically refer to the company's investor relations section or subsequent filings for payment details.

METLIFE INC 8-K SEC Disclosure

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MetLife, Inc. (MET) filed an 8-K on August 15, 2007, to report the declaration of its third-quarter 2007 dividends for its preferred stock. Specifically, the company announced a dividend of $0.4063333 per share for its floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, and $0.4062500 per share for its 6.50% non-cumulative preferred stock, Series B. This filing primarily serves as a formal notification to investors and the market regarding these dividend payments, demonstrating the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to its shareholders.

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1MetLife declared third-quarter 2007 dividends on its preferred stock.
2Series A floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock dividend: $0.4063333 per share.
3Series B 6.50% non-cumulative preferred stock dividend: $0.4062500 per share.
4The event date for the dividend declaration was August 14, 2007.
5The filing was made on August 15, 2007.
6The press release announcing the dividends is included as an exhibit.
7This is a routine disclosure regarding dividend payments.

METLIFE INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 15, 2007)

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