Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Event

16. Subsequent Events

Senior Notes Redemption

On July 16, 2018, MetLife, Inc. issued a notice of redemption to the holders of the remaining $566 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.717% senior notes due February 2019, pursuant to which the Company will redeem these senior notes on August 15, 2018.

Common Stock Repurchases

In the third quarter of 2018 through July 31, 2018, MetLife, Inc. repurchased 5,332,323 shares of its common stock in the open market for $236 million.

Common Stock Dividend

On July 6, 2018, the MetLife, Inc. Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2018 common stock dividend of $0.42 per share payable on September 13, 2018 to shareholders of record as of August 6, 2018. The Company estimates that the aggregate dividend payment will be $419 million.