UNITED STATES

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 (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2015

 

 

METLIFE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-15787   13-4075851

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

200 Park Avenue, New York, New York   10166-0188
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

212-578-2211

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

Item. 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 14, 2015, MetLife, Inc. announced that William J. (“Bill”) Wheeler, President of its Americas region, will retire effective August of 2015. A copy of MetLife, Inc.’s news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements And Exhibits.

 

  (a) Not applicable

 

  (b) Not applicable

 

  (c) Not applicable

 

  (d) Exhibits.

99.1 News release of MetLife, Inc., dated April 14, 2015, announcing Bill Wheeler’s retirement effective August of 2015.

 

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SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

METLIFE, INC.
By:

/s/ Timothy J. Ring

Name: Timothy J. Ring
Title: Senior Vice President and Secretary

Date: April 16, 2015

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT

NUMBER

  

EXHIBIT

99.1  

News release of MetLife, Inc., dated April 14, 2015, announcing Bill Wheeler’s retirement effective August of 2015.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

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MetLife Announces Bill Wheeler’s Retirement

President of the Americas will stay on until August of 2015

NEW YORK, April 14, 2015 – MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced today that Bill Wheeler, President of the Americas since 2011, will retire effective August of 2015.

MetLife Chairman, President and CEO Steve Kandarian said: “During his 17-year tenure at MetLife, Bill made a significant contribution to MetLife’s success. Most recently, as our first President of the Americas, Bill took on some of our biggest challenges, and he has done an excellent job delivering on them. Bill has driven solid financial and operational performance. He has completed the successful restructuring and transformation of our U.S. Retail business, which we identified as one of our strategic pillars. Additionally, Bill led our acquisition of ProVida, which was immediately accretive to earnings and strengthened MetLife’s leadership position in Latin America.”

“MetLife has made significant progress against our 2012 strategy, and today we have strong momentum in many areas. We remain focused on our goals of generating more cash in our businesses and delivering superior value for customers, which are key to improving shareholder returns. In short, MetLife is very well positioned for the future. While Bill stays on to ensure a seamless transition, we will be reassessing the right structure and leadership for the Americas region.”

Kandarian continued, “I want to express my deep gratitude to Bill. When I joined MetLife, Bill contributed greatly to my education in the insurance business and our company’s role in it. I also want to thank him for his partnership during my time as CEO. I am confident that I speak for everyone who knows him when I say we will miss Bill’s humor, his intellect, and his passion for MetLife.”

Bill Wheeler said, “After serving in a variety of senior roles here – all of which were challenging and fulfilling – I believe the timing is right for me to retire and pursue other interests. I am so proud of the accomplishments the team has made in the transformation and successful repositioning of the U.S businesses. I am confident that the people of MetLife will continue to deliver for customers and shareholders for many years to come. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have been a part of MetLife’s successful history.”

About MetLife

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

 

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