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

This 8-K/A filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report filed on February 7, 2008. Its primary purpose is to correct a minor error in the Quarterly Financial Supplement related to the 'allocated equity' by segment for the period ended December 31, 2007. The overall consolidated financial results remain unchanged.

Does this filing contain new financial results for MetLife?

No, this filing does not present new financial results. It amends a prior filing that contained the press release announcing MetLife's results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007, and the associated Quarterly Financial Supplement. The amendment is a correction to that supplement.

What specific financial information was corrected?

The correction specifically relates to the 'allocated equity' attribution across MetLife's business segments. The total consolidated equity for the company was not affected by this change.

Where can I find the corrected financial supplement?

The corrected Quarterly Financial Supplement for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K/A filing.

METLIFE INC 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

MetLife Inc. filed an amendment to its February 7, 2008 8-K filing, primarily to correct a minor error within its Quarterly Financial Supplement (QFS) for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. The amendment clarifies that the correction pertains to the 'allocated equity' attribution by segment, with no impact on the company's consolidated total financial results. Investors should note that this is an amendment to a previous earnings release and financial supplement, not a new announcement of financial performance.

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1Amendment to a previously filed 8-K report concerning MetLife's Q4 and full-year 2007 results.
2The amendment corrects the Quarterly Financial Supplement (QFS) for the period ending December 31, 2007.
3The specific correction involves 'allocated equity' attribution by business segment.
4There is no change to MetLife's consolidated total financial results as a result of this correction.
5The corrected QFS is provided as Exhibit 99.2 to the 8-K/A filing.

METLIFE INC 8-K/A Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2008)

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