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accession: "0001099219-24-000264"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MET"
cik: "0001099219"
company_name: "METLIFE INC"
filed_at: "2024-12-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T03:51:23.749439+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MetLife unveils New Frontier strategy targeting double-digit EPS growth, 15-17% ROE

## Summary
- New five-year strategy aims for double-digit adjusted EPS growth (from ~6%) and 15-17% adjusted ROE (from 12-14%).
- Free cash flow target raised to $25B+ from ~$20B; direct expense ratio target reduced by 100 bps from 12.3%.
- Growth priorities: extend Group Benefits leadership, expand retirement platform, accelerate asset management, grow in high-opportunity international markets.
- CEO Michel Khalaf says MetLife is positioned to deliver growth and attractive returns with lower risk.
- Commitments build on Next Horizon strategy that previously beat all targets, including $22B returned to shareholders since 2020.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001099219-24-000264
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MET
- cik: 0001099219
- company_name: METLIFE INC
- filed_at: 2024-12-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1099219/000109921924000264/0001099219-24-000264-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1099219/000109921924000264/met-20241212.htm

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