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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: July 29, 2004
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(Date of earliest event reported)
MetLife, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-15787 13-4075851
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(212) 578-2211
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
As anticipated in MetLife, Inc.'s press release issued on July 28,
2004, the Internal Revenue Service has issued its audit report on Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries for the years 1997-1999. As a result
of the resolution of the issues in this audit, the Company has reduced
liabilities in the amount of $105 million, net of income taxes. Accordingly, the
Company's net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 increased to $947
million or $1.25 per diluted share from its previously reported net income of
$842 million or $1.11 per diluted share. This benefit will be reflected in the
Company's consolidated results of operations in the Corporate and Other portion
of its business as presented in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 2004 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
METLIFE, INC.
By: /s/ Gwenn L. Carr
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Name: Gwenn L. Carr
Title: Vice-President and Secretary
Date: July 30, 2004