Unum Addresses Improving Environment and Growth Trajectory at Annual Meeting
Board Authorizes 10 Percent Dividend Increase
Company Expects to Continue Share Repurchases throughout 2022
As announced earlier this morning, Unum's board of directors authorized an increase of 10 percent in the quarterly dividend paid on its common stock. The new rate of
"Our disciplined execution in 2021 delivered ongoing profitability in a difficult environment that allowed us to aggressively invest in growing our business and return greater value to shareholders," McKenney said. "We saw that performance accelerate in the first quarter, as strong sales results and continued premium growth provide a good foundation for a successful 2022."
In 2021, Unum paid
"Our corporate purpose of helping the working world thrive throughout life's moments has never been more relevant, and our team of more than 10,000 employees in the
Based on preliminary voting results, Unum shareholders elected 12 directors for terms expiring in 2023:
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon
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Unum (NYSE: UNM), an international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families for more than 170 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, vision and stop-loss insurance; leave and absence management support and behavioral health services. In 2021, Unum reported revenues of
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