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METLIFE INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 2, 2016)

Filed November 2, 2016For Securities:METMET-PEMET-PFMET-PA

Summary

MetLife, Inc. filed an 8-K on November 2, 2016, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. The filing primarily references accompanying documents, including a news release detailing the earnings, a quarterly financial supplement with detailed financial data, and a video update from the CFO. These documents collectively provide investors with the company's performance and financial condition for the period. Key information for investors would be found within the referenced exhibits, which outline the company's revenue, earnings per share, net income, and other key financial metrics for the third quarter of 2016. Investors should review the Earnings Release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Quarterly Financial Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) for a comprehensive understanding of MetLife's operational and financial performance during this reporting period.

Key Highlights

  • 1MetLife reported its third quarter 2016 financial results on November 2, 2016, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference three key documents: an earnings release, a quarterly financial supplement, and a CFO video update.
  • 3Investors can find detailed financial performance information for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, within the referenced exhibits.
  • 4The filing serves as notification and provides access to MetLife's operational and financial condition as of Q3 2016.
  • 5The referenced exhibits are furnished and not officially filed, meaning they are for informational purposes and do not alter the legal status of the 8-K filing itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing by MetLife, Inc. is to announce and provide access to the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. It directs investors to accompanying documents that contain the detailed financial information.

The actual financial results for Q3 2016 are detailed in the exhibits referenced in the 8-K filing. Specifically, Exhibit 99.1 is the news release announcing the results, and Exhibit 99.2 is the Quarterly Financial Supplement which provides more in-depth financial data.

The referenced exhibits (Earnings Release, Quarterly Financial Supplement, and Video Description) are furnished to the SEC, not filed. This means they are provided for informational purposes and do not carry the same legal implications as formally filed documents under SEC regulations.

The video update for the third quarter 2016 financial results was provided by MetLife's Chief Financial Officer, John Hele.