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positions in Japan, Mexico and South Korea. As MetLife seeks opportunities for growth in the future, we will continue to tap a shifting
and diverse marketplace beyond the borders of the U.S., in countries where we see the potential to grow and expand.
MetLife demonstrated again in 2005 that it has the ability to create shareholder value. During the year, book value increased 19%
over 2004 to $35.83 per diluted common share. MetLife also increased its common stock dividend 13% over 2004 to $0.52 per
common share.
HMoving Ahead
In 2005, MetLife celebrated its fifth anniversary as a public company and its 137th year of providing financial solutions for generations
of individuals and their families. It was also a very special year for me, as it marked my last full year as the head of this outstanding
organization. And while 2006 will be another evolutionary year for MetLife, filled with new beginnings, one thing that will remain a
constant is MetLife’s commitment to offering the best products and services that our customers can rely on for their lifetimes. This
company is extremely well positioned to continue to achieve great things and I can’t think of anyone more experienced than Rob
Henrikson to take MetLife to the next level among the giant league of financial services companies.
I wish all of you and all of my colleagues at MetLife the very best.
Sincerely,
Robert H. Benmosche
Chairman of the Board
MetLife, Inc.
February 28, 2006