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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: December 19, 2000
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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.)
One Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10010-3690
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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 Information.
On December 19, 2000, MetLife, Inc., a Delaware corporation, issued a press
release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of MetLife, Inc., dated December 19, 2000.
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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: December 19, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated December 19, 2000.
