Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) grants director 2,191 RSUs vesting by 2027
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KING GALE V. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Unum Group director Gale V. King received a grant of 2,191 restricted stock units (RSUs) as equity compensation. The RSUs vest on the earlier of May 26, 2027, or the date of Unum Group's next annual meeting of shareholders. Following this grant, King holds 23,462 equity-based interests in total, including 6,078 deferred share rights (DSRs), 12,676 RSUs, and 4,708 shares of common stock, all of which can be settled on a one-for-one basis in Unum common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
KING GALE V.
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,191 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 23,462 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 6,078 deferred share rights ("DSRs"), 12,676 RSUs, and 4,708 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 3,342.000 RSUs since the date of the reporting person's prior Form 4.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 2,191 RSUs
Vesting date: May 26, 2027
Total holdings after grant: 23,462 units/shares
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RSUs granted
2,191 RSUs
Equity award to director Gale V. King
Vesting date
May 26, 2027
Or earlier at next annual meeting of shareholders
Total holdings after grant
23,462 units/shares
Combined DSRs, RSUs, and common stock after transaction
Deferred share rights
6,078 DSRs
Portion of King’s total Unum equity-based interests
RSUs outstanding
12,676 RSUs
Unvested restricted stock units held after the grant
Common shares held
4,708 shares
Unum Group common stock held by Gale V. King
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), deferred share rights ("DSRs"), beneficial ownership, annual meeting of shareholders
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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 of shareholders."
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 3,342.000 RSUs since the date of the reporting person's prior Form 4."
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Unum Group (UNM) disclose for Gale V. King?
Unum Group disclosed that director Gale V. King received a grant of 2,191 restricted stock units. These equity awards are part of director compensation and increase her total holdings to 23,462 equity-based interests in the company, aligning her more closely with shareholder outcomes.
When do Gale V. King’s new Unum Group RSUs vest?
The 2,191 restricted stock units granted to Gale V. King vest on the earlier of May 26, 2027, or Unum Group's next annual meeting of shareholders. This time-based vesting schedule encourages continued board service and ties compensation to the company’s long-term performance.
Is Gale V. King’s Unum Group RSU grant an open-market purchase or a compensation award?
The 2,191 units reported are a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market share purchase. The Form 4 classifies the transaction under code “A” for grant or award acquisition at zero price, reflecting standard non-cash director compensation practices at public companies.
What does the zero transaction price on Gale V. King’s Unum RSU grant mean?
A zero transaction price indicates that Gale V. King did not pay cash for the 2,191 RSUs. Instead, they were granted as part of her director compensation package, delivering potential future share ownership subject to vesting, rather than representing a market purchase of stock.