Were Steven Zabel’s Unum share transactions open-market sales?

The reported share disposals were not open-market sales. They were coded as F transactions, meaning shares were withheld at $71.73 each solely to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of existing stock-settled RSU awards.

Unum Group (UNM) CFO reports RSU grant and tax-withholding share disposals

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Unum Group EVP and CFO Steven Andrew Zabel reported several equity compensation events involving the company’s common stock. On March 1, 2026, he received 17,840 stock-settled restricted stock units (RSUs) as a grant, which vest in three near-equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.

On the same date, he had three tax-withholding dispositions under transaction code F, where 2,430, 3,090, and 1,857 shares were withheld at $71.73 per share to satisfy withholding obligations tied to the vesting of earlier RSU awards. After these transactions, he held 122,794 shares directly, including 36,631 stock-settled RSUs and 86,163 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Zabel Steven Andrew

Role EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	2,430	$71.73	$174K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	3,090	$71.73	$222K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,857	$71.73	$133K
Grant/Award	Common Stock	17,840	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 109,901 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 6,566 stock-settled RSUs (as defined in footnote (2) below). Includes 32,158 restricted stock units and 77,743 shares of common stock. All restricted stock units ("stock-settled 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. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 8,350 stock-settled RSUs. Includes 23,808 stock-settled RSUs and 83,003 shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 5,017 stock-settled RSUs. Includes 18,791 stock-settled RSUs and 86,163 shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number. All are stock-settled RSUs, which vest in three near-equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. Includes 36,631 stock-settled RSUs and 86,163 shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

03/03/2026 - 05:47 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Zabel Steven Andrew

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1 FOUNTAIN SQUARE

(Street)

CHATTANOOGA

37402

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

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

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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

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

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

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	03/01/2026		F		2,430⁽¹⁾	D	$71.73	109,901⁽²⁾	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		3,090⁽³⁾	D	$71.73	106,811⁽⁴⁾	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F		1,857⁽⁵⁾	D	$71.73	104,954⁽⁶⁾	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		17,840⁽⁷⁾	A	$0	122,794⁽⁸⁾	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. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 6,566 stock-settled RSUs (as defined in footnote (2) below).

2. Includes 32,158 restricted stock units and 77,743 shares of common stock. All restricted stock units ("stock-settled 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. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 8,350 stock-settled RSUs.

4. Includes 23,808 stock-settled RSUs and 83,003 shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

5. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 5,017 stock-settled RSUs.

6. Includes 18,791 stock-settled RSUs and 86,163 shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

7. All are stock-settled RSUs, which vest in three near-equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.

8. Includes 36,631 stock-settled RSUs and 86,163 shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number.

Remarks:

	/s/ Jullienne, J. Paul, Attorney-in-Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Unum Group (UNM) CFO Steven Zabel report on this Form 4?

Unum Group CFO Steven Zabel reported a grant of 17,840 stock-settled RSUs and three tax-withholding dispositions in common stock. These events reflect routine equity compensation activity rather than open-market buying or selling of Unum Group shares.

How many Unum Group RSUs were granted to CFO Steven Zabel?

Steven Zabel received a grant of 17,840 stock-settled restricted stock units. According to the filing, these RSUs are payable in Unum Group common stock on a one-for-one basis and form part of his long-term equity compensation package from the company.

When do Steven Zabel’s newly granted Unum RSUs vest?

The newly granted 17,840 stock-settled RSUs vest in three near-equal annual installments. Vesting begins on March 1, 2027, according to the disclosure, creating a multi-year incentive structure tied to Zabel’s continued service and alignment with Unum Group shareholders.

How many Unum Group shares does Steven Zabel hold after these transactions?

After these transactions, Steven Zabel directly holds 122,794 Unum Group equity interests. This total includes 36,631 stock-settled RSUs and 86,163 shares of common stock, with fractional amounts rounded to the nearest whole number in the reported figures.

What were the sizes of the tax-withholding dispositions for Unum stock?

Three tax-withholding dispositions were reported: 2,430 shares, 3,090 shares, and 1,857 shares of Unum common stock. Each was valued at $71.73 per share and was used to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting of prior RSU awards.