1. MetLife will redeem all Series G Preferred Stock by September 2025. 2. Redemption price is set at $1,000 per share, excluding accrued dividends. 3. Holders will receive dividends on September 15, 2025, before redemption. 4. This move may indicate financial strengthening by reducing preferred stock liabilities. 5. MetLife's financial strategy continues to evolve in enhancing capital structure.
By redeeming preferred stock, MetLife reduces future obligations, enhancing financial health. Historically, such actions can lead to investor confidence and stock price appreciation.
This announcement reflects a strategic move that may improve investor confidence, leading to potential price benefits. It signals a commitment to optimizing capital, essential for growth-oriented stakeholders.
The redemption supports MetLife's long-term financial strategy, potentially leading to improved investor sentiment over time. Similar historical redemptions positively influenced stock performance in the long run.
Full Redemption of 3.850% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET) today announced that it will redeem all outstanding shares of its 3.850% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G, liquidation preference of $1,000 per share ("Series G Preferred Stock"), at a redemption price of $1,000 per share of Series G Preferred Stock. All outstanding shares of Series G Preferred Stock will be redeemed on the dividend payment date of September 15, 2025.
Regular dividends on the outstanding shares of Series G Preferred Stock of $19.250 per share will be paid separately on September 15, 2025, to holders of record as of the close of business on August 29, 2025, in the customary manner. Accordingly, the redemption price for Series G Preferred Stock will not include any accrued and unpaid dividends. On and after the redemption date, all dividends on the shares of Series G Preferred Stock will cease to accrue.
Series G Preferred Stock is held through The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") and will be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of DTC. Payment to DTC for Series G Preferred Stock will be made by Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as redemption agent. The address for the redemption agent is as follows:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
150 Royall Street
Suite 101
Canton, MA 02021
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE:MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates ("MetLife"), is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit metlife.com.
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