What are deferred share rights (DSRs) in the Unum Group (UNM) Form 4 filing?

Deferred share rights, or DSRs, are stock-linked units granted instead of cash. O'Hanley elected to receive DSRs in lieu of cash retainers, with 2,191 DSRs reported. Each DSR may be settled on a one-for-one basis in Unum Group common stock.

Equity awards lift Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) director share-linked holdings

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

O HANLEY RONALD P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Unum Group director Ronald P. O'Hanley reported equity-based awards of common stock on May 26, 2026. He received 1,777 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that vest on the earlier of May 26, 2027, or Unum Group's next annual shareholder meeting, and 2,191 deferred share rights ("DSRs") elected in lieu of cash retainers.

All DSRs and RSUs are settled 1-for-1 in Unum Group common stock. After these awards and recent settlements and dividend reinvestments, his beneficial ownership totals 47,534 equity-related interests, including 16,606 DSRs, 13,383 RSUs, and 17,545 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider O HANLEY RONALD P

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,191	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,777	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 45,757 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

All are restricted stock units ("RSUs") vesting on the earlier of May 26, 2027, or the date of Unum Group's next annual meeting of shareholders. Includes 14,829 deferred share rights ("DSRs"), 13,383 RSUs, and 17,545 shares of common stock. All DSRs and RSUs may be settled, on a 1-for-1 basis, only in shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Beneficial ownership amount accounts for the delivery of shares of common stock upon the settlement of 3,197.00 DSRs and 3,342.000 RSUs, and the exempt acquisitions of an aggregate of 314.394 DSRs and 124.593 RSUs pursuant to the reinvestment of dividends, since the date of the reporting person's prior Form 4. Represents deferred share rights ("DSRs") in lieu of cash for annual retainers pursuant to the election of the reporting person. Includes 16,606 DSRs, 13,383 RSUs, and 17,545 shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,777 RSUs Deferred share rights granted: 2,191 DSRs Total beneficial ownership: 47,534 units and shares +3 more

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RSUs granted 1,777 RSUs Awarded on May 26, 2026; vest by May 26, 2027 or next meeting

Deferred share rights granted 2,191 DSRs Elected in lieu of cash annual retainers on May 26, 2026

Total beneficial ownership 47,534 units and shares Post-award holdings combining DSRs, RSUs, and common stock

Deferred share rights held 16,606 DSRs Part of total beneficial ownership after reported transactions

Restricted stock units held 13,383 RSUs Outstanding RSUs after the latest equity grants

Common shares held 17,545 shares Direct Unum Group common stock holdings

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), deferred share rights ("DSRs"), Beneficial ownership, reinvestment of dividends, +1 more

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"All are restricted stock units ("RSUs") vesting on the earlier of May 26, 2027, or the date of Unum Group's next annual meeting"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

Beneficial ownership financial

"Beneficial ownership amount accounts for the delivery of shares of common stock upon the settlement of 3,197.00 DSRs and 3,342.000 RSUs"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

reinvestment of dividends financial

"exempt acquisitions of an aggregate of 314.394 DSRs and 124.593 RSUs pursuant to the reinvestment of dividends"

in lieu of cash financial

"Represents deferred share rights ("DSRs") in lieu of cash for annual retainers pursuant to the election of the reporting person"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/28/2026 - 05:57 PM

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^*

O HANLEY RONALD P

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1 FOUNTAIN SQUARE

(Street)

CHATTANOOGA

TENNESSEE

37402

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Unum Group [ UNM ]

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)
05/26/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/26/2026		A		2,191⁽¹⁾	A	$0	45,757⁽²⁾⁽³⁾	D
Common Stock	05/26/2026		A		1,777⁽⁴⁾	A	$0	47,534⁽⁵⁾	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. All are restricted stock units ("RSUs") vesting on the earlier of May 26, 2027, or the date of Unum Group's next annual meeting of shareholders.

2. Includes 14,829 deferred share rights ("DSRs"), 13,383 RSUs, and 17,545 shares of common stock. All DSRs and RSUs may be settled, on a 1-for-1 basis, only in shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

3. Beneficial ownership amount accounts for the delivery of shares of common stock upon the settlement of 3,197.00 DSRs and 3,342.000 RSUs, and the exempt acquisitions of an aggregate of 314.394 DSRs and 124.593 RSUs pursuant to the reinvestment of dividends, since the date of the reporting person's prior Form 4.

4. Represents deferred share rights ("DSRs") in lieu of cash for annual retainers pursuant to the election of the reporting person.

5. Includes 16,606 DSRs, 13,383 RSUs, and 17,545 shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jullienne, J. Paul, Attorney-in-Fact	05/28/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Unum Group (UNM) report for Ronald P. O'Hanley?

Unum Group reported that director Ronald P. O'Hanley received equity-based awards. He acquired 1,777 restricted stock units and 2,191 deferred share rights on May 26, 2026, both tied to Unum common stock as part of his director compensation.

How many restricted stock units did the Unum (UNM) director receive and when do they vest?

Ronald P. O'Hanley received 1,777 restricted stock units from Unum Group. These RSUs vest on the earlier of May 26, 2027, or the date of Unum Group's next annual meeting of shareholders, aligning vesting with the company's board service cycle.

What is Ronald P. O'Hanley’s total Unum Group (UNM) beneficial ownership after these awards?

Following the reported awards and recent activity, O'Hanley beneficially owns 47,534 Unum-related equity interests. This comprises 16,606 deferred share rights, 13,383 restricted stock units, and 17,545 shares of Unum Group common stock, reflecting his combined direct equity exposure.

Were the Unum Group (UNM) RSUs and DSRs granted for cash payment or as compensation?

The RSUs and DSRs were granted as compensation, not purchased in the open market. The 1,777 RSUs carry a zero dollar grant price, and the 2,191 DSRs were received in lieu of cash annual retainers, aligning director pay with shareholder outcomes.

How are Unum Group (UNM) RSUs and DSRs settled according to the Form 4 footnotes?

All Unum Group RSUs and DSRs disclosed may be settled only in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis. This means each unit or right converts into a single Unum common share when settlement conditions are met or vesting occurs.