CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Unum Group (NYSE: UNM)
announced today its board of directors has authorized an increase
of 15 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common
stock. The new rate of 42 cents
per common share, or $1.68 per share
on an annual basis, will be effective with the dividend expected to
be paid in the third quarter of 2024.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made
based on management's current expectations and beliefs
concerning future developments and their potential effects
upon Unum Group and its subsidiaries. Unum Group's actual results
may differ, possibly materially, from expectations or
estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements.
Certain important factors that could cause actual results to
differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates
reflected in such forward-looking statements can be found in Part
1, Item 1A (Risk Factors) of Unum Group's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2023. The forward-looking statements in this release
speak only as of the date of this release, and Unum Group does not
undertake to update any particular forward-looking statement
included in this release.
About Unum Group
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM), a leading international provider of
workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their
families thrive for more than 175 years. Through its Unum and
Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life,
accident, critical illness, dental, vision and stop-loss insurance;
leave and absence management support; and behavioral health
services. In 2023, Unum Group reported revenues of more than
$12 billion and paid approximately
$8 billion in benefits. The
Fortune 500 company is recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies by Ethisphere®.
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