[8-K] MetLife, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MetLife, Inc. filed an 8-K reporting a news release dated September 2, 2025, that it will redeem all outstanding shares of its 3.850% fixed rate reset non‑cumulative preferred stock, Series G, on September 15, 2025. The filing notes the cover page interactive data is provided in Inline XBRL and is signed by Timothy J. Ring, Senior Vice President and Secretary.

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• Company disclosed a definitive redemption date for all outstanding Series G preferred shares (September 15, 2025), providing clarity to holders
• Filing includes Inline XBRL cover page interactive data, indicating compliance with disclosure formatting requirements

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• None.

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Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: MetLife will redeem all Series G preferred shares effective September 15, 2025, as disclosed in an 8-K.

The disclosure is concise and procedural: it announces a specific capital action (redemption of all outstanding Series G 3.850% fixed rate reset non‑cumulative preferred shares) with an effective date. The filing includes Inline XBRL cover page data and is signed by the company secretary, indicating proper disclosure form and format. The item is material in nature because it affects the capital structure and holders of the Series G shares, but the filing provides no details on redemption price, source of funds, tax treatment, or strategic rationale, so investors must rely on the company news release for those specifics.

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: The 8-K confirms a scheduled corporate action redeeming Series G preferred stock on September 15, 2025.

The filing serves as a formal notice of a capital event that will eliminate the outstanding Series G instrument from MetLife's capital structure on the stated date. It properly references the news release and Inline XBRL exhibit for the cover page. The document does not include transaction economics or pro forma effects, so the immediate market impact cannot be assessed from this filing alone.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 2, 2025

METLIFE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-15787		13-4075851
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
200 Park Avenue, New York, NY		10166-0188
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

(212) 578-9500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01		MET		New York Stock Exchange
Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A, par value $0.01		MET PRA		New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 5.625% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E		MET PRE		New York Stock Exchange
Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of 4.75% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F		MET PRF		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On September 2, 2025, MetLife issued a news release announcing that it will redeem all shares outstanding of its 3.850% fixed rate reset non-cumulative preferred stock, Series G, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share (“Series G Preferred Stock”). All outstanding shares of Series G Preferred Stock will be redeemed on September 15, 2025, at a redemption price of $1,000 per share.

The semi-annual dividend of $19.250 per share of Series G Preferred Stock will be payable on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Friday, August 29, 2025, and therefore this dividend will not form part of the redemption price.

The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute a notice of redemption of Series G Preferred Stock. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1		MetLife, Inc. news release dated September 2, 2025, announcing the redemption of all outstanding shares of its 3.850% fixed rate reset non-cumulative preferred stock, Series G, on September 15, 2025.
101		Pursuant to Rule 406 of Regulation S-T, the cover page is formatted in Inline XBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language)
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

METLIFE, INC.
By:		/s/ Timothy J. Ring
		Name:		Timothy J. Ring
		Title:		Senior Vice President and Secretary

Date: September 2, 2025

FAQ

What did MetLife (MET) disclose in the 8-K dated September 2, 2025?

MetLife disclosed a news release announcing the redemption of all outstanding shares of its 3.850% fixed rate reset non‑cumulative preferred stock, Series G, on September 15, 2025.

Which Series of preferred stock is being redeemed by MetLife?

The filing states MetLife is redeeming the Series G 3.850% fixed rate reset non‑cumulative preferred stock.

Does the 8-K provide the redemption price or economic terms?

No. The 8-K references a news release but does not state the redemption price, source of funds, or tax treatment.

When will the redemption of Series G preferred stock take effect?

The redemption is scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2025.

Who signed the 8-K filing for MetLife?

The filing is signed by Timothy J. Ring, Senior Vice President and Secretary.