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METLIFE INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 6, 2017)

Filed July 6, 2017For Securities:METMET-PEMET-PFMET-PA

Summary

MetLife, Inc. (MET) has filed an 8-K report on July 6, 2017, announcing a significant corporate event: the effectiveness of Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form 10 by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This declaration is a crucial step towards the previously announced spin-off of Brighthouse Financial from MetLife. The filing confirms the established record and distribution dates for this separation. This development is important for MetLife shareholders as it signals the imminent completion of the spin-off, which will result in Brighthouse Financial operating as an independent, publicly traded entity. Investors should pay close attention to the details of this separation, as it will impact the structure of MetLife and introduce a new investment opportunity in Brighthouse Financial.

Key Highlights

  • 1SEC declares Brighthouse Financial's Registration Statement on Form 10 effective.
  • 2Confirms previously announced record date for the spin-off of Brighthouse Financial.
  • 3Confirms previously announced distribution date for the spin-off of Brighthouse Financial.
  • 4This filing signals a key step toward the completion of Brighthouse Financial's separation from MetLife.
  • 5The news release detailing these events is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared Brighthouse Financial, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form 10 effective, a critical milestone for its spin-off from MetLife.

The filing confirms the previously announced record and distribution dates for the spin-off of Brighthouse Financial. Specific dates are detailed in the attached news release (Exhibit 99.1).

Brighthouse Financial is a planned independent, publicly traded company that will be spun off from MetLife. It will house MetLife's U.S. retail life insurance and annuity business.

For MetLife shareholders, this filing indicates that the spin-off of Brighthouse Financial is progressing and nearing completion. Shareholders will likely receive shares in the newly independent Brighthouse Financial as part of the distribution, and they should review the terms of the separation.