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accession: "0001193125-23-251586"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MET"
cik: "0001099219"
company_name: "METLIFE INC"
filed_at: "2023-10-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T03:46:40.487483+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.1
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.1
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MetLife amends bylaws to comply with universal proxy rules and DGCL changes

## Summary
- Amended bylaws effective Oct 3, 2023, to align with SEC universal proxy rules and recent DGCL amendments.
- Enhanced procedural mechanics for stockholder nominations, including additional disclosures and compliance with Rule 14a-19.
- Permits special board meetings on notice deemed necessary by the person calling the meeting.
- Chairman of the Board is no longer an officer; board may appoint more than one President.
- Also clarifies powers to postpone/reschedule meetings and adopt remote-only meetings.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-251586
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MET
- cik: 0001099219
- company_name: METLIFE INC
- filed_at: 2023-10-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.1
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.1
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1099219/000119312523251586/0001193125-23-251586-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1099219/000119312523251586/d526389d8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Governance Changes
  METLIFE INC: Amended and Restated By-Laws to update procedural mechanics for stockholder meetings, nominations, and proposals; clarify board powers; and make other updates (effective 2023-10-03).
  - Change: bylaw amendment
  - Effective: 2023-10-03
  source text: On October 3, 2023, in connection with the new Securities and Exchange Commission rules regarding universal proxy cards, certain recent changes to the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), and a periodic review of the by-laws of MetLife, Inc. (the “Company”), the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) unanimously adopted Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company (as so amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated By-Laws”), effective immediately.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1099219/000119312523251586/0001193125-23-251586-index.htm

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