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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000005513-26-000082"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "UNM"
cik: "0000005513"
company_name: "Unum Group"
filed_at: "2026-08-26T20:54:25+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-26T20:55:18.184362+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Unum board authorizes $1B share repurchase program starting Sept 1, 2026

## Summary
- Board approved up to $1 billion of common stock repurchases, effective September 1, 2026.
- Existing program terminates August 31, 2026; all subsequent repurchases under new authorization.
- Repurchases may occur via open market, private deals, ASRs, or Rule 10b5-1 plans.
- Management sets timing/amount based on market conditions; board may suspend or modify.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000005513-26-000082
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: UNM
- cik: 0000005513
- company_name: Unum Group
- filed_at: 2026-08-26T20:54:25+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/5513/000000551326000082/0000005513-26-000082-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/5513/000000551326000082/unm-20260826.htm

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