Am best assigns issue credit rating to metlife, inc.'s new subordinated notes

Oldwick, n.j.--(business wire)--am best has assigned a long-term issue credit rating of “bbb+” (good) to the newly issued $1 billion, 6.35% subordinated notes, due march 15, 2055, issued by metlife, inc. (metlife) (headquartered in new york, ny) [nyse: met]. the outlook assigned to this credit rating (rating) is stable. all other ratings of metlife and its subsidiaries remain unchanged. metlife's proforma adjusted financial leverage and the historical interest coverage are in line with its curr.
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