MetLife (MET) Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.1% to $0.375; 3% Yield

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MetLife Increases Second Quarter 2015 Common Stock Dividend by 7 Percent

April 28, 2015 10:30 AM EDT

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The board of directors of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today declared a second quarter common stock dividend of $0.375 per share, an increase of 7 percent from the first quarter common stock dividend of $0.35 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 12, 2015 to shareholders of record as of May 11, 2015.

Were pleased to announce an increase in the common stock dividend for the third year in a row, said Steven A. Kandarian, chairman, president and chief executive officer of MetLife, Inc. Todays announcement demonstrates our continued commitment to maximizing long-term shareholder value.

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MetLife Assists Victims of the Nepal Earthquake

April 27, 2015 9:22 PM EDT

MetLife Foundation Makes a US$250,000 Donation to the Disaster Area

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, MetLife Foundation announced that it is making a contribution of $250,000 (USD) to International Medical Corps Nepal Earthquake Fund, which is already at work on the ground providing vital relief supplies to those in need, lifesaving healthcare services to the survivors of the earthquake and critical training to medical first responders.

President and CEO of MetLife Foundation, Dennis White said, Nepal has suffered a destructive earthquake which has impacted the lives of millions of people. As weve seen countless times,... More