METLIFE INC 8-K

What Happened MetLife, Inc. filed an 8-K on May 15, 2026, announcing the declaration of quarterly dividends on three series of its preferred stock. The company declared a dividend on its floating rate non‑cumulative preferred stock, Series A, and on its 5.625% non‑cumulative preferred stock, Series E, and its 4.75% non‑cumulative preferred stock, Series F. A news release announcing the declarations was attached to the filing.

Key Details

• Series A (floating rate, non‑cumulative; $25 liquidation preference per share): dividend of $0.31190376 per share.
• Series E (5.625% non‑cumulative; $25,000 liquidation preference per share): dividend of $351.5625 per share, which equals $0.3515625 per depositary share (each depositary share = 1/1,000th interest in a Series E share).
• Series F (4.75% non‑cumulative; $25,000 liquidation preference per share): dividend of $296.875 per share, which equals $0.296875 per depositary share (each depositary share = 1/1,000th interest in a Series F share).
• The dividends were announced via a May 15, 2026 news release (Exhibit 99.1) and incorporated by reference in the 8‑K.

Why It Matters These declarations confirm MetLife’s ongoing dividend payments on its preferred securities, which is relevant to income-oriented and preferred‑share investors. The filing identifies the exact dividend rates and the depositary share amounts that retail holders typically receive for Series E and F. Note these are non‑cumulative preferreds (per the filing), so unpaid dividends would not accrue; the filing does not specify payment dates.