MetLife exec has 4,030 shares withheld for taxes

MetLife’s EVP & Chief Risk Officer had shares withheld to cover taxes on vested RSUs, leaving her with over 150,000 MET shares held directly.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

METLIFE INC (MET) reported an insider transaction by EVP & Chief Risk Officer Marlene Debel on August 31, 2026. Debel had 4,030 shares of Common Stock withheld to pay tax liabilities on shares issued from restricted stock units, at a reference price of $95.17 per share. This was not an open-market sale but a tax-withholding disposition, and Debel held 150,350 shares of MetLife common stock directly after the transaction. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 4,030 shares

Tax Withholding 1 txn

Insider DEBEL MARLENE

Role EVP & Chief Risk Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	4,030	$95.17	$384K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 150,350 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Withheld for taxes on shares issued for restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 4,030 shares Reference price per share: $95.17 per share Shares held after transaction: 150,350 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 4,030 shares Common Stock withheld on August 31, 2026 to pay tax liabilities on RSU shares

Reference price per share $95.17 per share Value used for the 4,030-share tax-withholding disposition on August 31, 2026

Shares held after transaction 150,350 shares Direct holdings of MetLife common stock by Marlene Debel following the transaction

Exercise price or tax liability shares 4,030 shares Shares involved in payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities

Key Terms

restricted stock units, payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities, Common Stock, Rule 10b5-1

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Withheld for taxes on shares issued for restricted stock units."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities financial

"transaction classified as Payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities"

Common Stock financial

"security title listed as Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this filing"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

FAQ

What insider transaction did MET (MetLife Inc.) report for Marlene Debel?

MetLife reported that EVP & Chief Risk Officer Marlene Debel had 4,030 shares of common stock withheld on August 31, 2026 to pay tax liabilities on shares issued from restricted stock units.

Was the MET insider transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No. The filing states the 4,030 shares were withheld for taxes on shares issued for restricted stock units, classified as a payment of tax liability by delivering or withholding securities, not as an open-market sale.

How many MET shares does Marlene Debel hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the August 31, 2026 tax-withholding transaction, Marlene Debel directly held 150,350 shares of MetLife common stock, as reported in the filing.

At what price were the MET shares valued for the tax-withholding transaction?

The 4,030 shares withheld for taxes were valued at a reference price of $95.17 per share, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

Was a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan involved in this MET Form 4 filing?

No. The filing indicates that the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, so no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with this tax-withholding transaction.

What role does the reporting person hold at MetLife (MET)?

The reporting person, Marlene Debel, serves as MetLife’s EVP & Chief Risk Officer, as identified in the Form 4 filing.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DEBEL MARLENE

(Last) (First) (Middle)

METLIFE, INC.

200 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10166

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
METLIFE INC [ MET ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP & Chief Risk Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/31/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/31/2026		F(1)		4,030	D	$95.17	150,350	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Withheld for taxes on shares issued for restricted stock units.

Remarks:

	/s/ Taylor McInerney Jansen, Attorney-in-fact	09/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)