What dividends did MetLife declare in this filing?

MetLife declared quarterly dividends on three preferred stock series: $0.35141735 per share on the floating rate Series A, $0.3515625 per depositary share on the 5.625% Series E, and $0.296875 per depositary share on the 4.75% Series F.

When will the dividends be paid and who receives them?

The dividends are payable June 16, 2025, to holders of record as of Friday, May 30, 2025. The record dates would have fallen on a weekend, so they were moved to the prior business day.

Are these dividends cumulative?

No. All three series are non-cumulative, meaning that if the board skips a dividend, the company does not owe the missed amount later. Investors should weigh this when assessing the reliability of preferred income.

Does this filing affect MetLife's common stock or financial outlook?

The filing does not contain earnings, guidance, or balance sheet updates. It is a routine preferred dividend announcement, so investors should rely on MetLife's quarterly earnings releases and periodic SEC filings for performance information.

What is the relationship between depositary shares and the preferred stock for Series E and F?

Each depositary share represents a 1/1,000th interest in one share of the underlying preferred stock, which carries a $25,000 liquidation preference. Holders of depositary shares receive the per-depositary-share amount, such as $0.3515625 for Series E and $0.296875 for Series F.

METLIFE INC 8-K SEC Disclosure

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed May 15, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) filed an 8-K on May 15, 2025, under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to disclose that its board declared quarterly dividends on three series of non-cumulative preferred stock for the second quarter of 2025.

The filing is routine in nature and contains no financial results, guidance, or material operational changes. The dividends cover the floating rate Series A (NYSE: MET PRA, $0.35141735^a per share), the 5.625% Series E (NYSE: MET PRE, $0.3515625 per depositary share), and the 4.75% Series F (NYSE: MET PRF, $0.296875 per depositary share). Each Series E and Series F depositary share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a $25,000 liquidation preference preferred share.

The dividends are payable June 16, 2025, to holders of record as of May 30, 2025. Because the scheduled record dates fell on a Saturday and Sunday, the company set the record date to the preceding business day. Investors who hold these preferred securities should note the May 30 record date to be entitled to the payment.

Because the preferred stock is non-cumulative, a skipped dividend would not accumulate and be owed later, so the board's declaration is a meaningful signal of continued capital-return commitment. For common shareholders and bondholders, this filing has limited direct impact.

It reflects ongoing capital management and maintenance of MetLife's preferred stock program, which helps support the company's capital position. The filing does not provide information on earnings, balance sheet changes, or strategic initiatives, so investors seeking performance insight should consult MetLife's quarterly earnings releases and periodic SEC reports.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

MetLife declared a Q2 2025 dividend of $0.35141735 per share on its floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A (NYSE: MET PRA).
Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3515625 per depositary share on the 5.625% non-cumulative preferred stock, Series E (NYSE: MET PRE), equal to $351.5625 per $25,000 preferred share.
Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.296875 per depositary share on the 4.75% non-cumulative preferred stock, Series F (NYSE: MET PRF), equal to $296.875 per $25,000 preferred share.
Dividends are payable June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of May 30, 2025, with the record dates adjusted from the weekend of May 31 and June 1.
The filing is routine and includes no earnings results, financial guidance, or material operating developments.
Non-cumulative preferred structure means any skipped dividend would not accrue, so declaration signals ongoing capital-return discipline.
Exhibit 99.1 contains the full news release, incorporated by reference, along with forward-looking statement disclaimers.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What dividends did MetLife declare in this filing?
MetLife declared quarterly dividends on three preferred stock series: $0.35141735 per share on the floating rate Series A, $0.3515625 per depositary share on the 5.625% Series E, and $0.296875 per depositary share on the 4.75% Series F.
When will the dividends be paid and who receives them?
The dividends are payable June 16, 2025, to holders of record as of Friday, May 30, 2025. The record dates would have fallen on a weekend, so they were moved to the prior business day.
Are these dividends cumulative?
No. All three series are non-cumulative, meaning that if the board skips a dividend, the company does not owe the missed amount later. Investors should weigh this when assessing the reliability of preferred income.
Does this filing affect MetLife's common stock or financial outlook?
The filing does not contain earnings, guidance, or balance sheet updates. It is a routine preferred dividend announcement, so investors should rely on MetLife's quarterly earnings releases and periodic SEC filings for performance information.
What is the relationship between depositary shares and the preferred stock for Series E and F?
Each depositary share represents a 1/1,000th interest in one share of the underlying preferred stock, which carries a $25,000 liquidation preference. Holders of depositary shares receive the per-depositary-share amount, such as $0.3515625 for Series E and $0.296875 for Series F.

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