01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 15, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) filed an 8-K on August 15, 2024 to disclose that its board declared third-quarter 2024 dividends on five series of preferred stock.
The filing is a routine capital-markets disclosure. It contains no earnings, guidance, or changes to the company's financial condition, and the attached news release notes only the dividend amounts, payment date, and record dates. The declared dividends cover the floating rate Series A (quarterly, $0.41713578a per $25 share), the 5.875% fixed-to-floating Series D (semi-annual, $29.375 per $1,000 share), the 5.625% Series E (quarterly, $0.3515625 per depositary share), the 4.75% Series F (quarterly, $0.296875 per depositary share), and the 3.850% fixed rate reset Series G (semi-annual, $19.250 per $1,000 share).
The per-share amounts are consistent with each series' stated coupon rates. All dividends are payable September 16, 2024, to holders of record as of August 30, 2024, because the nominal record dates fall on a weekend. For investors, the key points are that the preferred dividends are scheduled and unchanged in structure, and that all five series are non-cumulative, so a skipped payment would not accrue to holders.
The filing does not disclose total dividend dollars or share counts, so aggregate cash cost cannot be derived from it. Investors should look to MetLife's periodic reports for a fuller view of capital and earnings.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- MetLife declared Q3 2024 dividends on five preferred stock series: Series A, D, E, F, and G.
- Series A (floating rate) pays $0.41713578 per $25 share quarterly.
- Series D (5.875% fixed-to-floating) pays $29.375 per $1,000 share semi-annually.
- Series E (5.625%) pays $0.3515625 per depositary share quarterly; Series F (4.75%) pays $0.296875 per depositary share quarterly.
- Series G (3.850% fixed rate reset) pays $19.250 per $1,000 share semi-annually.
- All dividends are payable September 16, 2024, to holders of record as of August 30, 2024.
- The filing is routine and includes no earnings, guidance, or financial results.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the preferred dividends be paid?
The dividends are payable September 16, 2024. Holders of record as of Friday, August 30, 2024 are entitled to receive them, because the nominal record dates of August 31 and September 1 fall on a weekend.
Are these preferred dividends cumulative?
No. All five series are described as non-cumulative. If the board does not declare a dividend for a period, the missed payment does not accrue and is not owed later.
Does this filing reveal anything about MetLife's financial performance?
No. The 8-K only announces dividend declarations. It contains no earnings, revenue, capital, or guidance information, so investors should review MetLife's quarterly and annual reports for performance data.
How do the dividend amounts relate to the stated coupon rates?
The amounts match the coupons. For example, Series D's $29.375 semi-annual payment on a $1,000 share equals 2.9375% per half-year, or 5.875% annually. Series G's $19.250 on $1,000 equals 1.925% per half-year, or 3.850% annually.
Does the filing show the total cash cost of these dividends?
No. The filing gives per-share amounts only and does not disclose the number of shares or depositary shares outstanding for each series, so the aggregate payout cannot be calculated from the document.
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