RSU dividend equivalents lift Hanover (THG) director Bunting’s holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bunting Theodore H JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC. director Theodore H. Bunting Jr. received a grant of 3.767 restricted stock units as a dividend equivalent under the company’s 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan. These units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the original RSU grant or the next annual meeting, bringing his direct holdings to 7,034.767 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Bunting Theodore H JR

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3.767	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 7,034.767 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 3.767 units Shares after grant: 7,034.767 shares Grant price: $0.0000 per share

3 metrics

RSUs granted 3.767 units Dividend equivalent grant on common stock

Shares after grant 7,034.767 shares Direct common stock holdings following transaction

Grant price $0.0000 per share Non-cash RSU grant under 2022 LTIP

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights, 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan, annual meeting

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the Issuer's 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

dividend equivalent rights financial

"in connection with the accrual of dividend equivalent rights associated with RSUs previously granted"

Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.

2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"under the Issuer's 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2022 LTIP")"

annual meeting financial

"Such units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary ... or the date of the next annual meeting"

A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Bunting Theodore H JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.

440 LINCOLN STREET

(Street)

WORCESTER MASSACHUSETTS 01653

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC. [ THG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/26/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/26/2026		A(1)		3.767	A	$0	7,034.767	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the Issuer's 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2022 LTIP") in connection with the accrual of dividend equivalent rights associated with RSUs previously granted under the Issuer's 2022 LTIP. Such units vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the date of grant of the original underlying RSUs or the date of the next annual meeting.

	/s/ Lindsay L. Katz pursuant to Confirming Statement	06/30/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did THG director Theodore H. Bunting Jr. report on this Form 4?

He reported receiving 3.767 restricted stock units as a grant. The RSUs were awarded as dividend equivalents linked to earlier RSU grants under Hanover’s 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

How many Hanover (THG) shares does Theodore H. Bunting Jr. now hold?

After this transaction, he holds 7,034.767 common shares directly. This total includes the newly granted 3.767 restricted stock units reported in the latest Form 4 filing.

What is the nature of the THG RSU grant reported by Bunting?

The grant consists of restricted stock units issued at no cash cost. They were credited as dividend equivalent rights tied to previously granted RSUs under Hanover’s 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan.

When will the newly granted THG restricted stock units vest?

The units vest on the earlier of two dates. They vest on the one-year anniversary of the original underlying RSU grant or on the date of Hanover’s next annual meeting of shareholders.

Was this THG Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

No, it was not a market trade. The filing shows a non-cash acquisition coded as a grant or award of restricted stock units, rather than an open-market buy or sell transaction.