What changed
Unum Group’s board of directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing up to $1 billion of common stock repurchases beginning September 1, 2026. The current repurchase program continues through August 31, 2026, then terminates. Repurchases may occur through open market transactions, privately negotiated deals, accelerated share repurchase programs, or Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The program may be suspended, modified, or terminated by the board at any time.
Why it matters
Unum Group’s board of directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing up to $1 billion of common stock repurchases beginning September 1, 2026. The current repurchase program continues through August 31, 2026, then terminates. Repurchases may occur through open market transactions, privately negotiated deals, accelerated share repurchase programs, or Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The program may be suspended, modified, or terminated by the board at any time.