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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: February 19, 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.)
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 Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 19, 2004, State Street Research & Management Company, a
subsidiary of MetLife, Inc., a Delaware corporation, issued a press release
announcing the settlement of an investigation by the NASD, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of State Street Research & Management Company,
dated February 19, 2004, announcing the settlement of an
investigation by the NASD.
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: February 19, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release of State Street Research & Management
Company, dated February 19, 2004, announcing the
settlement of an investigation by the NASD.