Summary
This 8-K filing from MetLife Inc. (MET), filed on August 15, 2008, primarily serves to announce the declaration of third-quarter 2008 dividends for its preferred stock series. Specifically, investors holding the floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, will receive a dividend of $0.2555555 per share. Holders of the 6.50% non-cumulative preferred stock, Series B, will receive a dividend of $0.4062500 per share. While this filing does not contain extensive financial performance data, it provides important information regarding the company's commitment to returning capital to its shareholders through dividend payments on its preferred stock. Investors in these specific preferred stock series should note these declared amounts for their third-quarter income.
Key Highlights
- 1MetLife Inc. announced the declaration of third-quarter 2008 dividends.
- 2Series A floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock dividend declared at $0.2555555 per share.
- 3Series B 6.50% non-cumulative preferred stock dividend declared at $0.4062500 per share.
- 4The announcement was made via a press release dated August 15, 2008.
- 5The filing is an 8-K Current Report, indicating a material event.
- 6No other financial statements or significant operational updates were provided in this specific filing.