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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Metropolitan Life Separate Account UL
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000858997
		IRS NUMBER:				135581829
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		200 PARK AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10166
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2125788717

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		STREET 1:		200 PARK AVENUE
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10166

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		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	METROPOLITAN LIFE SEPARATE ACCOUNT UL
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