Summary
MetLife Inc. (MET) filed an 8-K on May 15, 2020, primarily announcing the declaration of several preferred stock dividends. The company declared quarterly dividends for its Series A, Series E, and Series F preferred stocks, along with a semi-annual dividend for its Series C preferred stock. These declarations are standard corporate actions and indicate the company's continued commitment to returning capital to its preferred shareholders. While this filing focuses solely on dividend declarations, it's important for investors to note that these are for preferred stock and not common stock dividends. The specific dividend amounts and frequencies for each series of preferred stock were detailed in the accompanying news release, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should review these details to understand their specific entitlements based on the series of preferred stock they hold.
Key Highlights
- 1MetLife declared quarterly dividends on its Series A, Series E, and Series F preferred stocks.
- 2A semi-annual dividend was declared on MetLife's Series C preferred stock.
- 3The filing primarily concerns the declaration of preferred stock dividends, not common stock dividends.
- 4Dividend amounts vary by preferred stock series, with specific rates provided for each.
- 5The news release detailing the dividends is attached as an exhibit and incorporated by reference.