METLIFE DECLARES ANNUAL DIVIDEND ON COMMON STOCK

The board of directors of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today declared an annual common stock dividend for 2012 of $0.74 per common share. The dividend will be payable on December 14, 2012 to shareholders of record as of November 9, 2012.

MetLife, Inc. is a leading global provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, serving 90 million customers in over 50 countries. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com.

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