-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 -------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: June 29, 2004 --------------------------------- (Date of earliest event reported) MetLife, Inc. ------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-15787 13-4075851 ---------------------------- ---------------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Number) Identification No.) 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 ------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 578-2211 -------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure. On June 29, 2004, MetLife, Inc., a Delaware corporation, issued a press release announcing that John C. Danforth, former U.S. senator from Missouri, resigned from the boards of directors of MetLife, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not Applicable. (b) Not Applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press release of MetLife, Inc., dated June 29, 2004, announcing the resignation of John C. Danforth. 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 ------------------------------------- Name: Gwenn L. Carr Title: Vice-President and Secretary Date: June 29, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Exhibit ------- -------- 99.1 Press Release of Metlife, Inc., dated June 29, 2004, announcing the resignation of John C. Danforth.