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Unum Group (UNM) investors approve directors, say-on-pay and EY at 2026 meeting

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Unum Group reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on May 21, 2026. Shareholders elected eleven directors to one-year terms expiring in 2027, with each nominee receiving over 122 million votes in favor and relatively few votes against or abstentions.

Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with about 119.7 million votes for, 4.9 million against and 0.2 million abstaining. In addition, they ratified Ernst & Young LLP as Unum’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 with approximately 137.2 million votes for and minimal opposition.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Votes for say-on-pay 119,731,115 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Votes against say-on-pay 4,904,980 votes Advisory approval of executive compensation at 2026 annual meeting
Votes for auditor ratification 137,247,622 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Votes against auditor ratification 3,579,402 votes Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for 2026
Broker non-votes on director elections 16,159,357 votes Director election items at 2026 annual meeting
Annual Meeting of Shareholders financial
"Unum Group held its most recent Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 21, 2026"
A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.
Broker Non-Vote financial
"For Against Abstain Broker Non-Vote 119,731,115 4,904,980 229,547 16,159,357"
advisory basis financial
"Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers"
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 21, 2026


UNUM GROUP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-11294
62-1598430
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1 Fountain Square
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(423) 294-1011
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.10 par value UNM New York Stock Exchange
6.250% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058UNMANew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
☐Emerging growth company
☐If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.


Item 5.07    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Unum Group (the “Company”) held its most recent Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 21, 2026 (the “Annual Meeting”). Matters submitted to shareholders at the Annual Meeting and voting results were as follows:
Item 1 - Election of Directors. Shareholders elected the eleven director nominees listed below for one-year terms expiring in 2027, based upon the following voting results:
NomineeForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Vote
Susan L. Cross124,604,542169,49991,60116,159,357
Susan D. DeVore124,174,159570,933120,55016,159,357
Joseph J. Echevarria123,987,839753,990123,81316,159,357
Cynthia L. Egan123,270,5991,499,16695,87716,159,357
Kevin T. Kabat122,310,0662,458,37997,19716,159,357
Timothy F. Keaney123,467,4021,298,34799,89316,159,357
Gale V. King124,444,117322,92498,60116,159,357
Mojgan M. Lefebvre124,554,145209,182102,31516,159,357
Kristi A. Matus124,582,562187,54495,53616,159,357
Richard P. McKenney124,177,480588,71999,44316,159,357
Ronald P. O'Hanley123,289,9661,474,779100,89716,159,357
Item 2 - Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation. Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, based upon the following voting results:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Vote
119,731,1154,904,980229,54716,159,357
Item 3 - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, based upon the following voting results:
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Vote
137,247,6223,579,402197,9750




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Unum Group
(Registrant)
Date: May 22, 2026By:/s/ J. Paul Jullienne
Name:J. Paul Jullienne
Title:Vice President, Managing Counsel, and
Corporate Secretary

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FAQ

What did Unum Group (UNM) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Unum Group shareholders elected eleven directors for one-year terms expiring in 2027 and approved executive pay on an advisory basis. They also ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2026 with strong support across all proposals.

Were all Unum Group director nominees elected at the May 21, 2026 meeting?

Yes, all eleven Unum Group director nominees were elected to one-year terms expiring in 2027. Each received more than 122 million votes in favor, with comparatively small numbers of against and abstain votes plus broker non-votes recorded.

How did Unum Group (UNM) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved Unum Group’s named executive officers’ compensation on an advisory basis, with 119,731,115 votes for, 4,904,980 against and 229,547 abstaining. There were also 16,159,357 broker non-votes recorded on this say-on-pay proposal at the annual meeting.

Did Unum Group shareholders ratify Ernst & Young as auditor for 2026?

Yes, Unum Group shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. The vote totaled 137,247,622 for, 3,579,402 against and 197,975 abstentions, with no broker non-votes reported on this ratification item.

When was Unum Group’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held?

Unum Group held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 21, 2026. At this meeting, investors voted on director elections, an advisory resolution on executive compensation, and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

What were broker non-votes in Unum Group’s 2026 shareholder meeting results?

Broker non-votes reflect shares held in street name where brokers lacked voting instructions. For Unum Group’s 2026 meeting, there were 16,159,357 broker non-votes on the director elections and say-on-pay proposal, but none on the auditor ratification item, which typically permits discretionary broker voting.

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