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BlackRock (NYSE: UNM) holds 10.5% of UNUM Group — 17.16M shares

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. files Amendment No. 4 reporting beneficial ownership of 17,158,408 shares of UNUM Group common stock, representing 10.5% of the class. The filing attributes these holdings to certain "Reporting Business Units" of BlackRock and shows sole voting power of 16,656,103 and sole dispositive power of 17,158,408. The schedule is signed by Spencer Fleming on 04/07/2026.

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Insights

Filing documents a >5% institutional stake with voting and dispositive power detailed.

The amendment clarifies beneficial ownership held by BlackRock's designated business units and quantifies voting and dispositive powers. The statement follows schedule 13G/A conventions for passive/institutional reporting and lists subsidiary/exhibit references for Item 7.

Key dependences: the classification of holdings by business units and any exhibit for the subsidiary identification; further filings would show any material change.

BlackRock now publicly shows a 10.5% position in UNUM Group; shareholders can see precise share counts and voting power.

The filing provides concrete numbers: 17,158,408 shares beneficially owned and 16,656,103 shares with sole voting power. This gives market participants clarity on institutional ownership scale and governance exposure.

Monitor future amendments for changes in percent ownership or voting power; the filing's exhibit references may clarify which subsidiary units hold the shares.

Beneficial ownership 17,158,408 shares Amount beneficially owned (Item 4)
Percent of class 10.5% Percent of common stock beneficially owned (Item 4)
Sole voting power 16,656,103 shares Sole power to vote (Item 4(i))
Sole dispositive power 17,158,408 shares Sole power to dispose (Item 4(iii))
Filing amendment Amendment No. 4 Cover page identifier
Signature date 04/07/2026 Signed by Spencer Fleming
Reporting Business Units regulatory
""beneficially owned...by certain business units (collectively, the 'Reporting Business Units')""
Schedule 13G/A regulatory
""SCHEDULE 13G/A" on the cover indicating passive/institutional reporting"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
Beneficially owned financial
""Amount beneficially owned: 17158408" in Item 4"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
Sole dispositive power regulatory
""Sole power to dispose...17158408" in Item 4(iii)"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.





91529Y106

(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)




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SCHEDULE 13G





SCHEDULE 13G



BlackRock, Inc.
Signature:Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:Managing Director
Date:04/07/2026
Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock report in UNM?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 17,158,408 shares, equal to 10.5% of UNUM Group's common stock, as stated on the cover page and Item 4 of the schedule.

How much voting power does BlackRock hold in UNUM Group?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 16,656,103 shares and no shared voting power, per Item 4(v)(i) and (ii) in the filing signed 04/07/2026.

Are BlackRock's holdings held by specific business units?

Yes. The filing attributes holdings to certain "Reporting Business Units" of BlackRock, noting these units' ownership is disaggregated under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

When was this Schedule 13G/A signed and filed?

The schedule shows a signature by Spencer Fleming with a signing date of 04/07/2026 and lists an amendment identifier of Amendment No. 4 on the cover.