Life Insurance Companies Announce New Products, Loans, Exchange Offers, Divestitures and Contributions - Research Report on MetLife, American Equity, Lincoln Financial, Prudential, and ING Groep

NEW YORK, August 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. (NYSE: AEL), Lincoln National Corp. (NYSE: LNC), Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), and ING Groep NV (NYSE: ING). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

MetLife, Inc. Research Report

On August 22, 2013, MetLife, Inc. (MetLife) announced that, through its real estate investments department, it has closed a $235 million loan secured by BG Group Place, for a partnership advised by Invesco Real Estate. Robert Merck, Senior Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Investments for MetLife commented, "The BG Group Place investment aligns well with our overall commercial real estate strategy and allows MetLife to grow in a key market for us. We are confident that BG Group Place will prove to be a beneficial component of our Texas portfolio." MetLife stated that the transaction was led by Chad McKenney and John Hall from MetLife's Dallas regional office. The Full Research Report on MetLife, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-27/MET]

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American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. Research Report

On August 23, 2013, American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. (American Equity) announced that it intends to commence exchange offers to purchase for cash and, in certain circumstances, newly issued shares of its common stock, any and all of its $200 million principal amount of outstanding 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2015 and any and all of its $115.8 million principal amount of outstanding 5.25% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2029. According to American Equity, the exchange unless extended or earlier terminated by the Company will expire at 12:00 a.m.New York time at the end of October 21, 2013. The Full Research Report on American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-27/AEL]

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Lincoln National Corp. Research Report

On August 13, 2013, Lincoln National Corp. (Lincoln Financial Group) announced the release of its next generation Lincoln SVUL(2013). According to the company, the Lincoln SVUL(2013) is a survivorship variable universal life insurance product which combines a guaranteed lifetime death benefit with the freedom to pursue market-driven growth potential that can help meet future liquidity needs. The Company further stated that the product also provides a new competitive pricing structure making it potentially suitable for various premium scenarios including those in which premiums are paid in three years or less. Michael Burns, Senior Vice President, Life Solutions, said, "Lincoln focuses on continually providing a diverse mix of solutions to help advisors meet their clients' specific needs, and keep financial plans on track in any market environment. Our enhanced SVUL helps strengthen the position of advisors working with clients insuring two lives in the process of building a financial legacy, providing financial flexibility, and meeting a variety of financial planning needs ranging from estate tax funding to wealth transfer." The Full Research Report on Lincoln National Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-27/LNC]

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Prudential Financial, Inc. Research Report

On August 22, 2013, Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential) announced that in order to support the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Community Services at Easter Seals (Dixon Center at Easter Seals) for its critical work in bringing communities together for veterans, especially during their reintegration and transition home post-deployments, the Company has made a $250,000 contribution to the Dixon Center at Easter Seals. Barbara Koster, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Prudential said, "This founding contribution to the Dixon Center at Easter Seals will help foster better community collaboration and coordinated services to support veteran employment, education and health - three areas of particular need for military families. We are delighted to be a partner in the work of the Dixon Center." The Full Research Report on Prudential Financial, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-27/PRU]

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ING Groep NV Research Report

On August 26, 2013, ING Groep NV (ING) announced that it has reached an agreement to sell ING Life Korea, its wholly owned life insurance business in South Korea, to MBK Partners for a total purchase price of approximately KRW1.8 trillion or €1.2 billion at the current exchange rates. ING stated that under the terms of the agreement, the Company will hold an indirect stake of approximately 10% in ING Life Korea for an amount of KRW120 billion or €80 million at current exchange rates. Jan Hommen, CEO of ING Group said, "This transaction is a major step in the divestment of our Asian insurance and investment management activities. Together with the scheduled payment of the next tranche of the core Tier 1 securities to the Dutch State in November 2013, this will bring us further into the end phase of the restructuring of our company." The Full Research Report on ING Groep NV - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-08-27/ING]

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