Form D Raw Data - Electronic Filing Depository

EFDID: 5376EFD: Raw Data

Issuer: METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE CO (0000937834) - D/A

Accession: 0001030011-10-000003 () (EDGAR Files) (Form D)

Edgar Posted: Dec. 7, 2010
EFD Posted: Aug. 7, 2014

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