Are these preferred dividends cumulative?

No. All three series (A, E, and F) are non-cumulative, so any dividend not declared for a period is not carried forward as arrears. Holders have no right to unpaid past dividends, which makes these securities riskier than cumulative preferreds, though the company has consistently declared them.

When will shareholders receive the dividend payments?

The dividends are payable December 15, 2025, to holders of record as of Friday, November 28, 2025. The stated record date of November 30 fell on a Sunday, so the company used the preceding business day.

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

Not directly. The filing only announces preferred dividend declarations and contains no updated financial results, guidance, or strategic changes. Investors should look to MetLife's quarterly earnings releases and capital disclosures for information affecting the common stock.

What is the difference between the Series E/F dividend per share and per depositary share?

Series E and Series F are issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a $25,000 liquidation preference preferred share. Series E pays $351.5625 per preferred share, or $0.3515625 per depositary share; Series F pays $296.875 per preferred share, or $0.296875 per depositary share. Retail holders typically receive the depositary share amount.

Why is the Series A dividend a different amount than the fixed-rate series?

Series A is a floating rate preferred stock, so its quarterly dividend resets periodically based on a benchmark rate rather than a fixed coupon. Its $0.33489390 per-share payment therefore varies over time, while Series E (5.625%) and Series F (4.75%) pay fixed amounts.

METLIFE INC 8-K SEC Disclosure

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed November 17, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) filed a routine Form 8-K on November 17, 2025 under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to announce its fourth quarter 2025 preferred stock dividend declarations across three series: the floating rate non-cumulative Series A (MET PRA), the 5.625%^a non-cumulative Series E (MET PRE), and the 4.75% non-cumulative Series F (MET PRF).

The filing contains no new financial results, guidance, or material operational developments, and the dividends are payable December 15, 2025 to holders of record as of November 28, 2025. For investors, the key takeaway is that MetLife is maintaining its preferred dividend obligations on schedule, which signals continued capital management discipline and confidence in its liquidity position. Because these preferred shares are non-cumulative, a missed dividend would not accrue as arrears, so consistent declarations are a meaningful, though incremental, indicator of financial health rather than a catalyst for the common stock.

The per-share amounts are standard for these issues: Series A pays approximately $0.335^b per $25 share, while Series E and F pay $0.3515625 and $0.296875 per depositary share respectively, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a $25,000 preferred share. Overall, the filing is a routine administrative disclosure with limited immediate market impact, and investors should focus on MetLife's quarterly earnings and capital metrics for a fuller picture.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

MetLife declared Q4 2025 quarterly dividends on three preferred stock series: Series A (floating rate, $0.33489390/share), Series E (5.625%, $0.3515625 per depositary share), and Series F (4.75%, $0.296875 per depositary share).
All dividends are payable December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of November 28, 2025 (record date of Nov. 30 falls on a Sunday).
The preferred securities are non-cumulative, meaning unpaid dividends do not accumulate as arrears and the company has no obligation to make up missed payments.
The filing is a routine disclosure under Item 8.01 with no new financial results, guidance, or material operational updates.
Series E and F depositary shares each represent a 1/1,000th interest in a $25,000 liquidation preference preferred share, equating to $25 per depositary share.
The announcement reflects continued preferred stock dividend payments, supporting MetLife's capital management and balance sheet flexibility narrative.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these preferred dividends cumulative?
No. All three series (A, E, and F) are non-cumulative, so any dividend not declared for a period is not carried forward as arrears. Holders have no right to unpaid past dividends, which makes these securities riskier than cumulative preferreds, though the company has consistently declared them.
When will shareholders receive the dividend payments?
The dividends are payable December 15, 2025, to holders of record as of Friday, November 28, 2025. The stated record date of November 30 fell on a Sunday, so the company used the preceding business day.
Does this filing affect MetLife's common stock or earnings outlook?
Not directly. The filing only announces preferred dividend declarations and contains no updated financial results, guidance, or strategic changes. Investors should look to MetLife's quarterly earnings releases and capital disclosures for information affecting the common stock.
What is the difference between the Series E/F dividend per share and per depositary share?
Series E and Series F are issued as depositary shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a $25,000 liquidation preference preferred share. Series E pays $351.5625 per preferred share, or $0.3515625 per depositary share; Series F pays $296.875 per preferred share, or $0.296875 per depositary share. Retail holders typically receive the depositary share amount.
Why is the Series A dividend a different amount than the fixed-rate series?
Series A is a floating rate preferred stock, so its quarterly dividend resets periodically based on a benchmark rate rather than a fixed coupon. Its $0.33489390 per-share payment therefore varies over time, while Series E (5.625%) and Series F (4.75%) pay fixed amounts.

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