MetLife (MET) director reports 639-share stock award on Form 4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MetLife, Inc. director Carlos M. Gutierrez reported receiving additional common stock as part of non-management director compensation. On 01/02/2026, he acquired 639 shares of MetLife common stock at a price of $0 per share, reflecting payment of a portion of his retainer fees in stock rather than cash. Following this transaction, he beneficially owns 25,024 shares directly and 18,807 shares indirectly through the Carlos M. Gutierrez Trust.

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^*

GUTIERREZ CARLOS M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

METLIFE, INC.

200 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10166

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/02/2026

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

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

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

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	01/02/2026		A(1)		639	A	$0	25,024	D
Common Stock								18,807	I	by Carlos M. Gutierrez Trust

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. MetLife, Inc.'s non-management director compensation arrangements pay a portion of non-management director retainer fees in MetLife, Inc. common stock.

Remarks:

	/s/ Taylor McInerney Jansen, Attorney-in-fact	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did MetLife (MET) report for Carlos M. Gutierrez?

MetLife reported that director Carlos M. Gutierrez acquired 639 shares of MetLife common stock on 01/02/2026 as part of his non-management director compensation.

What was the price paid for the 639 MetLife (MET) shares acquired by the director?

The 639 shares of MetLife common stock acquired by director Carlos M. Gutierrez were reported at a price of $0 per share, reflecting stock paid as compensation rather than a cash purchase.

How many MetLife (MET) shares does Carlos M. Gutierrez own after this transaction?

After the transaction, Carlos M. Gutierrez beneficially owns 25,024 shares of MetLife common stock directly and 18,807 shares indirectly through the Carlos M. Gutierrez Trust.

Why did the MetLife (MET) director receive stock instead of cash?

The explanation states that MetLife’s non-management director compensation arrangements pay a portion of non-management director retainer fees in MetLife common stock, which is why shares were issued at no cash cost.

What is the relationship of the reporting person to MetLife (MET)?

The reporting person, Carlos M. Gutierrez, is listed as a Director of MetLife, Inc. on the form.

Is the MetLife (MET) Form 4 filed by one or multiple reporting persons?

The document indicates that it is a Form filed by one reporting person, covering the holdings and transaction of Carlos M. Gutierrez.