MetLife Completes $1 Billion Subordinated Debenture Offering

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MetLife, Inc. announced the completion of its $1 billion offering of 5.850% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Subordinated Debentures due 2056, finalizing a significant capital raise.

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• $1 Billion Debenture Issuance

  MetLife, Inc. issued $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.850% Fixed-to-Fixed Reset Rate Subordinated Debentures due 2056 on February 26, 2026.

• Underwriting Agreements Executed

  The company entered into underwriting and pricing agreements on February 24, 2026, with a syndicate of underwriters for the sale of the debentures.

• Subordinated Debt Structure

  The debentures are subordinated unsecured, ranking junior to senior indebtedness, on parity with other subordinated debentures, and senior to equity securities.

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This 8-K filing confirms the successful issuance of $1 billion in subordinated debentures, following the finalized terms announced in a Free Writing Prospectus on February 24, 2026. The debentures carry a 5.850% fixed-to-fixed reset rate and mature in 2056. This transaction represents a substantial capital raise for MetLife, increasing its long-term debt obligations. For a large financial institution, such debt offerings are a routine part of capital management, aimed at optimizing the capital structure and providing liquidity for general corporate purposes. The issuance at par indicates a solid market reception for the debt.