UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                                   FORM 10-Q

              [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998MARCH 31, 1999
                                       OR
         [  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
                        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM              TO

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-9254


                                UNUM CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              DELAWARE                             01-0405657
(State or other jurisdiction
 of incorporation or organization)       (I.R.S. employer identification no.)

2211 CONGRESS STREET, PORTLAND, MAINE                04122
(Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip code)

      REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE:  (207) 770-2211


                                      NONE
  (Former name, former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last
                                    report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant:
(1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
    Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months
    (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
    reports), and
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    
   Yes  X     No
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               APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                  PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.  Yes      No
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                     APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

           CLASS                           OUTSTANDING AT JUNE 30, 1998MARCH 31, 1999
COMMON STOCK, $0.10 PAR VALUE                       138,285,779139,059,749 SHARES



UNUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q

INDEX
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Part I.  Financial Information

      Item 1.  Financial Statements

             Consolidated Statements of Income - Three Months Ended     
               March 31, 1999, and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited)                      3

             Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999,     
               (Unaudited) and December 31, 19971998                         4

             Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - SixThree Months  
               Ended June 30,March 31, 1999, and 1998 and 1997 (Unaudited)                5

             Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) -
               Three Months Ended March 31, 1999, and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998
               and 1997 (Unaudited)   6      

             Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)      7

             Independent Accountant's Review Report                     1014

      Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
                Condition and Results of Operations                     1115

Part II. Other Information

      Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders      17

      Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                         1724

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UNUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
C O N S O L I D A T E  D   S T A T E M E N T S   O F   I N C O M E
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ------------------ (Unaudited - Dollars in millions, except per common share data) 1998 1997 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVENUES Premiums $ 962.2 $786.7 $1,880.6 $1,569.4 Investment income 165.2 165.7 328.5 331.2 Net realized investment gains (losses) 2.3 (3.0) 5.4 (5.2) Fees and other income 29.9 43.0 66.6 156.1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenues 1,159.6 992.4 2,281.1 2,051.5 BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Benefits to policyholders 710.0 585.0 1,389.1 1,173.5 Interest credited 11.3 18.9 23.4 52.3 Operating expenses 213.5 191.4 434.9 376.8 Commissions 123.8 100.1 266.5 212.0 Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (52.7) (40.0) (132.6) (82.0) Interest expense 12.3 10.6 24.0 20.8 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total benefits and expenses 1,018.2 866.0 2,005.3 1,753.4 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes 141.4 126.4 275.8 298.1 INCOME TAXES Current 15.0 17.0 27.5 35.6 Deferred 27.7 21.8 56.1 59.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total income taxes 42.7 38.8 83.6 95.5 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCOME $ 98.7 $ 87.6 $ 192.2 $ 202.6 =============================================================================== NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: Basic $ 0.71 $ 0.63 $ 1.39 $ 1.44 Diluted $ 0.70 $ 0.62 $ 1.36 $ 1.41 ===============================================================================UNUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T S O F I N C O M E Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Unaudited - Dollars in millions, except per common share data) 1999 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVENUES Premiums $1,085.1 $ 918.4 Investment income 172.8 163.3 Net realized investment gains 3.2 3.1 Fees and other income 42.3 36.7 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenues 1,303.4 1,121.5 BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Benefits to policyholders 881.2 679.1 Interest credited 10.3 12.1 Salaries and related expenses 142.0 134.1 Other operating expenses 138.2 87.3 Commissions 162.0 142.7 Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (95.6) (79.9) Interest expense 16.8 11.7 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total benefits and expenses 1,254.9 987.1 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes 48.5 134.4 INCOME TAXES Current (3.5) 12.5 Deferred 36.5 28.4 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total income taxes 33.0 40.9 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCOME $ 15.5 $ 93.5 ============================================================================ NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: Basic $ 0.11 $ 0.68 Diluted $ 0.11 $ 0.66 ============================================================================ Dividends declared per share $ 0.295 $ 0.290 ============================================================================ See notes to consolidated financial statements.
UNUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q C O N S O L I D A T E D B A L A N C E S H E E T S
June 30, 1998 December 31, (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited) 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Investments Fixed maturities available for sale-at fair value (amortized cost: 1998-$7,129.1; 1997-$6,893.0) $ 7,576.3 $ 7,310.9 Equity securities available for sale-at fair value (cost: 1998-$22.8; 1997-$21.1) 34.8 30.7 Mortgage loans 1,128.4 1,131.0 Real estate, net 221.7 231.5 Policy loans 127.5 128.5 Other long-term investments 1.8 1.8 Short-term investments 158.5 124.5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total investments 9,249.0 8,958.9 Cash 52.8 56.8 Accrued investment income 156.8 160.3 Premiums due 570.2 390.9 Deferred policy acquisition costs 1,163.7 1,031.7 Property and equipment, net 219.6 196.2 Reinsurance receivables 1,640.0 1,441.2 Deposit assets 715.3 688.3 Other assets 509.5 486.2 Separate account assets 33.6 29.6 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $14,310.5 $13,440.1 ================================================================================ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Future policy benefits $ 2,383.6 $ 2,108.4 Unpaid claims and claim expenses 6,283.2 5,944.4 Other policyholder funds 923.7 1,004.9 Income taxes Current 16.7 20.7 Deferred 555.4 496.2 Notes payable 717.8 635.8 Other liabilities 812.2 765.3 Separate account liabilities 33.6 29.6 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 11,726.2 11,005.3 Stockholders' equity Preferred stock (par value $0.10 per share, authorized 10,000,000 shares, none issued) Common stock (par value $0.10 per share, authorized 240,000,000 shares, issued 199,975,916 shares) 20.0 20.0 Additional paid-in capital 1,142.8 1,123.0 Unrealized gains, net 234.3 211.4 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment (16.8) (16.0) Retained earnings 2,314.6 2,162.5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,694.9 3,500.9 Less: Treasury stock, at cost (1998-61,690,137 shares; 1997-61,703,924 shares) 1,092.1 1,050.3 Restricted stock deferred compensation 18.5 15.8 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity 2,584.3 2,434.8 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $14,310.5 $13,440.1 ================================================================================UNUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q C O N S O L I D A T E D B A L A N C E S H E E T S March 31, 1999 December 31, (Dollars in millions) (Unaudited) 1998 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Investments Fixed maturities available for sale-at fair value (amortized cost: 1999-$7,563.6; 1998-$7,350.0) $ 7,972.0 $ 7,896.9 Equity securities available for sale-at fair value (cost: 1999-$18.9; 1998-$21.3) 28.8 31.0 Mortgage loans 1,273.3 1,303.4 Real estate, net 140.0 250.6 Policy loans 137.1 137.6 Other long-term investments 2.1 2.0 Short-term investments 271.6 216.2 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total investments 9,824.9 9,837.7 Cash 77.0 80.5 Accrued investment income 154.4 167.4 Premiums due 636.4 518.1 Deferred policy acquisition costs 1,357.3 1,266.0 Property and equipment, net 238.8 237.9 Reinsurance receivables 1,806.5 1,770.0 Deposit assets 665.7 729.7 Other assets 584.9 540.3 Separate account assets 35.3 35.3 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $15,381.2 $15,182.9 ============================================================================= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities Future policy benefits $ 2,491.9 $ 2,360.2 Unpaid claims and claim expenses 6,958.0 6,841.2 Other policyholder funds 871.6 875.4 Income taxes Current 5.9 47.3 Deferred 612.8 625.8 Notes payable 961.1 881.8 Other liabilities 777.8 778.2 Separate account liabilities 35.3 35.3 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 12,714.4 12,445.2 Stockholders' equity Preferred stock (par value $0.10 per share, authorized 10,000,000 shares, none issued) Common stock (par value $0.10 per share, authorized 240,000,000 shares, issued 199,975,916 shares) 20.0 20.0 Additional paid-in capital 1,153.5 1,151.2 Retained earnings 2,439.9 2,444.9 Accumulated other comprehensive income: Unrealized gains, net 176.3 248.4 Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment (25.7) (19.4) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total accumulated other comprehensive income 150.6 229.0 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3,764.0 3,845.1 Less: Treasury stock, at cost (1999-60,916,167 shares; 1998-61,266,501 shares) 1,080.1 1,085.9 Restricted stock deferred compensation 17.1 21.5 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity 2,666.8 2,737.7 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $15,381.2 $15,182.9 ============================================================================= See notes to consolidated financial statements.
UNUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T S O F C A S H F L O W S
Six Months Ended June 30, ---------------- (Unaudited - Dollars in millions) 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $192.2 $202.6 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Increase in future policy benefits and unpaid claims and claim expenses 558.7 342.4 Increase in amounts receivable under reinsurance agreements (198.1) (97.0) Increase in premiums due (179.1) (70.9) Increase in income tax liability 42.8 45.9 Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (131.4) (82.5) Decrease in deposit assets 0.7 29.8 Recognition of deferred gain on sale of tax-sheltered annuities (1.9) (67.4) Other 65.0 (60.5) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 348.9 242.4 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Maturities of fixed maturities available for sale 222.7 172.7 Sales of fixed maturities available for sale 244.3 426.4 Sales and maturities of other investments 55.0 111.9 Purchases of fixed maturities available for sale (686.3) (599.1) Purchases of other investments (57.1) (89.9) Net increase in short-term investments (33.8) (82.8) Net additions to property and equipment (26.2) (23.2) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (281.4) (84.0) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Deposits and interest credited to investment contracts 102.8 221.3 Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts (172.2) (213.4) Dividends to stockholders (40.1) (39.5) Treasury stock acquired (63.1) (197.1) Proceeds from notes payable 50.0 -- Repayment of notes payable (38.0) (15.0) Net increase in short-term debt 70.4 32.4 Other 19.1 16.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in financing activities (71.1) (194.4) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (0.4) (0.5) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net decrease in cash (4.0) (36.5) Cash at beginning of year 56.8 77.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash at end of period $ 52.8 $ 41.4 ===============================================================================UNUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T S O F C A S H F L O W S Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Unaudited - Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 15.5 $ 93.5 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Increase in future policy benefits and unpaid claims and claim expenses 374.9 263.9 Increase in amounts receivable under reinsurance agreements (38.2) (51.0) Increase in premiums due (118.8) (110.3) Increase (decrease) in income tax liability (10.3) 38.5 Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (92.4) (80.1) Other 52.0 25.9 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by operating activities 182.7 180.4 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Maturities of fixed maturities available for sale 192.5 133.5 Sales of fixed maturities available for sale 355.0 118.8 Sales and maturities of other investments 57.7 28.3 Purchases of fixed maturities available for sale (774.0) (383.8) Purchases of other investments (17.6) (16.8) Net increase in short-term investments (56.0) (12.5) Net additions to property and equipment (6.5) (25.7) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities (248.9) (158.2) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Deposits and interest credited to investment contracts 35.5 39.4 Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts (37.5) (72.1) Dividends to stockholders (20.5) (19.7) Treasury stock acquired -- (36.7) Proceeds from notes payable -- 49.7 Net increase in short-term debt 79.0 5.8 Other 6.8 10.7 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 63.3 (22.9) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (0.6) (0.1) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net decrease in cash (3.5) (0.8) Cash at beginning of year 80.5 56.8 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash at end of period $ 77.0 $ 56.0 ============================================================================ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Income taxes $ 33.4 $ 46.8 Interest $ 30.1 $ 20.9
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSUREDISCLOSURES OF NONCASH ACTIVITIES: DuringCASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid (received) during the six months ended June 30, 1997, in connection with contractholder and participant consents for assumption reinsurance related to the tax-sheltered annuity business UNUM sold in 1996, UNUM reduced its deposit assets by $2,110.4 million, policy loan assets by $99.4 million, other policyholder fund liabilities by $2,266.5 million, and separate account assets and liabilities by $485.1 million. ===============================================================================period for: Income taxes $ (10.5) $(11.2) Interest $ 7.5 $ 7.7 ============================================================================ See notes to consolidated financial statements. UNUM CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FORM 10-Q C O N S O L I D A T E D S T A T E M E N T S O F C O M P R E H E N S I V E I N C O M E (L O S S) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ -----------------March 31, ---------------- (Unaudited - Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 1997 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income $ 98.715.5 $ 87.6 $192.2 $202.693.5 Other comprehensive income:loss: Unrealized holding gains (losses)losses arising during the period, 42.0 43.1 25.8 (7.4)net (69.9) (16.2) Reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) lossesgains included in net income, (1.1) 1.0 (2.9) 0.6net (2.2) (1.8) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes in unrealized gains (losses),losses, net 40.9 44.1 22.9 (6.8)(72.1) (18.0) Foreign currency translation adjustments (4.6) 1.8 (0.8) (8.9)(6.3) 3.8 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total other comprehensive loss (78.4) (14.2) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comprehensive income (loss) 36.3 45.9 22.1 (15.7) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comprehensive$ (62.9) $ 79.3 ============================================================================= Supplemental disclosures of comprehensive income $135.0 $133.5 $214.3 $186.9 ================================================================================ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME INFORMATION:(loss) information: Tax expense (benefit)benefit related to unrealized holding gains (losses)losses $ 20.940.1 $ 21.4 $ 12.5 $ (2.9)8.4 Tax (expense) benefitexpense related to reclassification adjustment for realized (gains) lossesgains $ (0.5)(1.2) $ 0.5 $ (1.5) $ 0.3 ================================================================================(1.0) ============================================================================= See notes to consolidated financial statements. UNUM Corporation and Subsidiaries Form 10-Q Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 1998March 31, 1999 NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION - ------------------------------ The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the requirements of Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the financial statements. Interim results for the three month and six month periodsperiod ended June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1998.1999. This report should be read in conjunction with the 19971998 Form 10-K included in the 1997 Annual Report to stockholders of UNUM Corporation and subsidiaries ("UNUM") and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998.. NOTE 2. ACCOUNTING CHANGE - -------------------------- In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's Accounting Standards Executive Committee issued Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use." SOP 98-1 provides guidance on accounting for the costs of developing or obtaining computer software for internal use. In the second quarter of 1998, UNUM implemented SOP 98-1, effective January 1, 1998; the adoption of SOP 98-1 did not have a material effect on UNUM's first or second quarter results of operations or financial position. NOTE 3. EARNINGS PER SHARE - --------------------------- The approximate number of shares used to calculate earnings per share ("EPS") was as follows: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ---------------- (Shares in thousands) 1998 1997 1998 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS 138,367 139,399 138,240 140,885 Effect of dilutive securities 3,270 2,700 3,282 2,727 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS 141,637 142,099 141,522 143,612 ================================================================================ NOTE 4. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ----------------------------- Dividends UNUM's Board of Directors declared a fourteen and three quarters cents per share cash dividend on January 5, 1999, which was paid February 19, 1999. On July 10, 1998,March 12, 1999, UNUM's Board of Directors declared a fourteen and three quarters cents per share cash dividend. The dividend is payable on AugustMay 21, 1998,1999, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on July 27, 1998. During the first six monthsApril 26, 1999. Earnings Per Share The number of 1998, a fourteen and one quarter centsshares used to calculate earnings per share cash dividend("EPS") was paid on February 20,as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Shares in thousands) 1999 1998 and a fourteen and three quarters cents per- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average shares outstanding for basic EPS 138,900 138,113 Effect of dilutive securities 2,843 3,250 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted average shares outstanding for diluted EPS 141,743 141,363 ============================================================================= The following number of outstanding options to purchase shares were excluded from the diluted weighted average share cash dividend was paid on May 15, 1998. Effective February 13,calculation as the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price. Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Options in thousands) 1999 1998 UNUM's Board of Directors approved an expansion of the Company's stock repurchase program by authorizing an additional 4.6 million shares. At June 30, 1998, approximately 5.3 million shares of common stock remained authorized for repurchase. Through the first six months of 1998, UNUM acquired approximately 1.2 million shares of its common stock in the open market at an aggregate cost of $63.1 million.- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Antidilutive options outstanding 180 1,649 ============================================================================= NOTE 5.3. LITIGATION - ------------------- In the normal course of its business operations, UNUM is involved in litigation from time to time with claimants, beneficiaries and others, and a number of lawsuits were pending at June 30, 1998.March 31, 1999. In some instances, these proceedings include claims for punitive damages and similar types of relief in unspecified or substantial amounts, in addition to amounts for alleged contractual liability or other compensatory damages. In the opinion of management, the ultimate liability, if any, arising from this litigation is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position or the consolidated operating results of UNUM. NOTE 4. NOTES PAYABLE - ---------------------- On December 29, 1993,4, 1997, UNUM filedborrowed [British pound] 100 million ($168.3 million) through a suitprivate placement with an investor in the United States District CourtKingdom. Under the terms of the agreement, the investor exercised its right to redeem the private placement on April 13, 1999, at par value. UNUM issued commercial paper to meet its immediate needs and is currently evaluating various financing alternatives to replace this financing. NOTE 5. REINSURANCE BUSINESSES - ------------------------------- During first quarter 1999, UNUM recognized a pretax charge relating to its reinsurance businesses of $101.1 million. The charge includes $45.5 million related to the Lloyd's of London managed and non-managed syndicates. Included in the $45.5 million is $44.0 million related to UNUM's risk participation in various Lloyd's of London syndicates, which primarily consists of the recognition of estimated losses for all open syndicate years. The remaining $1.5 million represents a reduction of profit commissions related to the reinsurance management company operations. The charge also includes a reserve increase of $28.6 million for expected ultimate losses in certain reinsurance pools in which UNUM participates and a $27.0 million write-down to recognize goodwill impairment on UNUM's reinsurance management company. Based upon the poor results to date and revisions to future expected earnings from these businesses, UNUM determined that the goodwill associated with the reinsurance management company was not recoverable when measured using the estimated future undiscounted cash flows. The impairment represents the difference between the carrying value of the reinsurance management company and the estimated fair value using both an earnings valuation model and a discounted free cash flow valuation model. A portion of these losses does not receive a tax benefit, which unfavorably impacted UNUM's effective tax rate in first quarter 1999. The impact of the charge to UNUM in first quarter 1999 was a $72.6 million increase in benefits to policyholders, of which $56.1 million was reflected in the Special Risk Insurance segment and $16.5 million was reflected in the Disability Insurance segment, a $27.0 million increase in other operating expenses and a $1.5 million reduction in fee income reflected in the Special Risk Insurance segment. On an after-tax basis the charge reduced net income by $88.0 million for first quarter 1999. NOTE 6. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT ADOPTED - ----------------------------------------- Effective January 1, 1999, UNUM adopted Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-3, "Accounting by Insurance and Other Enterprises for Insurance-Related Assessments," which provided guidance on accounting for the Districtrecognition and measurement of Maine, seekingliabilities for guaranty funds and other insurance- related assessments. The adoption of SOP 97-3 did not have a federal income tax refund. The suit was basedmaterial effect on a claim for a deduction in certain prior tax years, for $652 million in cash and stock distributed to policyholders in connection with the 1986 conversion of Union Mutual Life Insurance Company to a stock company. UNUM has fully paid, and provided for in prior years' financial statements, the tax at issue in this litigation. On May 23, 1996, the District Court issued its decision that the distribution in question was not a deductible expenditure. On December 2, 1997, the United States Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the District Court denying UNUM's claim for refund. UNUM has filed a petition requesting that the United States Supreme Court review the decision of the United States Court of Appeals. NOTE 6. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS - -------------------------------------- In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Financial Accounting Standard ("FAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including certain derivatives embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. FAS 133 requires that an entity recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative under FAS 133 depends on the intended use of the derivative and its hedging designation. UNUM is required to adopt FAS 133 effective January 1, 2000. UNUM has not yet determined the impact FAS 133 will have on its results of operations liquidity or financial position. NOTE 7. SEGMENT INFORMATION - ---------------------------- Summarized financial information for the four business segments and Corporate is as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ---------------- (Dollars in millions) 1998 1997 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REVENUES Disability Insurance $ 667.6 $570.4 $1,307.4 $1,134.1 Special Risk Insurance 319.9 236.7 628.1 484.9 Colonial Products 154.3 148.0 309.1 290.6 Retirement Products 17.0 35.7 34.9 138.5 Corporate 0.8 1.6 1.6 3.4 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total revenues $1,159.6 $992.4 $2,281.1 $2,051.5 ============================================================================== INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES Disability Insurance $ 89.8 $ 75.5 $ 177.9 $ 151.1 Special Risk Insurance 40.2 28.4 76.4 55.8 Colonial Products 26.5 24.8 50.9 46.7 Retirement Products 0.3 10.2 0.2 69.9 Corporate (15.4) (12.5) (29.6) (25.4) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total income before income taxes 141.4 126.4 275.8 298.1 Income taxes 42.7 38.8 83.6 95.5 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income $ 98.7 $ 87.6 $ 192.2 $ 202.6 ==============================================================================
June 30, December 31, (Dollars in millions) 1998 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS Disability Insurance $ 8,995.9 $ 8,546.6 Special Risk Insurance 2,232.6 1,821.6 Colonial Products 1,410.3 1,334.7 Retirement Products 1,000.7 1,115.9 Corporate 301.9 254.0 Individual Participating Life and Annuity 369.1 367.3 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total assets $14,310.5 $13,440.1 ==============================================================================
Summarized financial information for the four reportable operating segments and Corporate is as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREMIUMS Disability Insurance $ 603.2 $ 506.7 Special Risk Insurance 340.5 273.2 Colonial Products 140.7 137.5 Retirement Products 0.7 1.0 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total premiums $ 1,085.1 $ 918.4 ============================================================================ PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) Disability Insurance $ 97.8 $ 84.9 Special Risk Insurance 39.5 36.1 Colonial Products 26.2 24.0 Retirement Products 0.3 0.5 Corporate (17.4) (14.2) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total pretax operating income 146.4 131.3 Taxes on pretax operating income 45.0 39.9 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating income $ 101.4 $ 91.4 ============================================================================ The following is provided to reconcile certain financial information for the reportable segment totals to consolidated totals and provide a description of the reconciling items: Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes: Total pretax operating income for reportable segments and Corporate $146.4 $131.3 Realized investment gains (a) 3.2 3.1 Special item: Charge for reinsurance businesses (a) (101.1) -- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total consolidated income before income taxes $ 48.5 $134.4 ============================================================================ (a) Management's evaluation of segment performance excludes realized investment gains (losses) and special items. See Note 5 "Reinsurance Businesses" for a description of the first quarter 1999 special item. NOTE 8. PROPOSED MERGER WITH PROVIDENT AND PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On November 22, 1998, UNUM entered into an agreement with Provident Companies, Inc. ("Provident"), pursuant to which UNUM and Provident will merge under the name UNUMProvident Corporation ("UNUMProvident"). Under the merger agreement, each outstanding share of Provident common stock will be reclassified and converted into 0.73 of a share of UNUMProvident common stock and each outstanding share of UNUM common stock will be converted into one share of UNUMProvident common stock. The merger will be accounted for as a pooling of interests. The merger is subject to regulatory and UNUM stockholder and Provident stockholder approval. The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements and explanatory notes are presented to show the impact on the historical financial positions and results of operations of UNUM and Provident of the planned merger under the pooling of interests method of accounting. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements combine the historical financial information of UNUM and Provident as of March 31, 1999, and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 1999 and March 31, 1998, respectively. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed statements of income give effect to the merger as if it had been completed at the beginning of the earliest period presented. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed balance sheet assumes the merger was completed on March 31, 1999. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements as of March 31, 1999, and for the three-month periods ended March 31, 1999 and March 31, 1998, are based on and derived from, and should be read in conjunction with the UNUM and Provident historical consolidated financial statements and related notes. On the date the merger is completed or on an earlier date if required by generally accepted accounting principles, it is expected that UNUMProvident will record an expense for merger related costs of approximately $139 million ($109 million net of income taxes) and an expense related to the early retirement offer to employees of approximately $94 million ($66 million net of income taxes). The estimated expenses related to the merger include amounts for severance and related costs, exit costs for duplicate facilities and asset abandonments, and investment banking, legal and accounting fees. The estimated expenses related to the merger and to the early retirement offer to employees have not been reflected in the pro forma balance sheet, statements of income, and related per share calculations. The estimated expenses related to the merger and the early retirement offer represent management's best estimates based on available information at this time. Actual charges may differ from these estimates. The unaudited pro forma combined condensed financial statements are presented for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been realized had the merger been completed during the periods or as of the date for which the pro forma financial statements are presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of the results of operations in future periods or the future financial position of UNUMProvident. UNUM/PROVIDENT UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (a) Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Dollars in millions, except per common share data) 1999 1998 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVENUES Premium income $1,704.2 $1,505.6 Net investment income 499.6 525.1 Net realized investment gains 7.2 9.3 Other income 80.8 75.1 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total revenues 2,291.8 2,115.1 BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Policyholder benefits 1,524.8 1,326.8 Commissions 242.5 233.4 Operating expenses 403.7 364.2 Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (118.0) (100.8) Amortization of value of business acquired and goodwill 42.7 16.9 Interest and debt expense 32.9 27.3 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total benefits and expenses 2,128.6 1,867.8 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income before income taxes 163.2 247.3 Income taxes 73.9 82.7 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income 89.3 164.6 Preferred stock dividends -- 1.9 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ 89.3 $ 162.7 ============================================================================= NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: Basic $ 0.38 $ 0.69 Diluted $ 0.37 $ 0.67 ============================================================================= Average shares outstanding - basic (a) 237.8 236.6 Average shares outstanding - diluted (a) 242.3 242.6 ============================================================================= (a) The above unaudited pro forma combined condensed consolidated statements of income reflect the combined results of the operations of UNUM and Provident for the periods presented. No adjustments have been made to arrive at net income available to common shareholders. The pro forma combined basic and diluted earnings per share for the respective periods presented are based on the combined weighted-average number of common and dilutive potential common shares and adjusted weighted-average shares of UNUM and Provident. The number of weighted-average common shares and adjusted weighted-average shares, including all dilutive potential common shares, reflect the reclassification of Provident common stock on a 0.73 to 1.0 basis and the conversion of each outstanding share of UNUM common stock into one share of UNUMProvident common stock in the merger. UNUM CORPORATION AND PROVIDENT COMPANIES, INC. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET AS OF MARCH 31, 1999 UNUM/Provident Historical Pro Forma Pro Forma UNUM Provident Adjustments Combined ---- --------- ----------- -------- (Dollars in millions) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Invested assets $ 9,824.9 $16,901.2 $ -- $26,726.1 Reinsurance receivables 1,806.5 3,057.4 -- 4,863.9 All other assets 3,714.5 2,413.2 -- 6,127.7 Separate account assets 35.3 388.2 -- 423.5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total assets $15,381.2 $22,760.0 $ -- $38,141.2 ================================================================================ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Policy liabilities, accruals and unearned premiums $ 9,449.9 $14,456.7 $ 230.0 (b) $24,136.6 Other policyholders' funds 871.6 2,980.1 -- 3,851.7 All other liabilities 2,357.6 1,411.5 (80.0) (b) 3,689.1 Separate account liabilities 35.3 388.2 -- 423.5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 12,714.4 19,236.5 150.0 32,100.9 Company Obligated Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiary Trust Holding Soley Junior Subordinated Debt Securities of the Company -- 300.0 -- 300.0 Common stock 20.0 135.9 (132.1) (c) 23.8 Additional paid-in capital 1,153.5 764.0 (948.0) (c) 969.5 Accumulated other comprehensive income 150.6 438.2 -- 588.8 Retained earnings 2,439.9 1,894.6 (150.0) (b) 4,184.5 Treasury stock (1,080.1) (9.2) 1,080.1 (c) (9.2) Restricted stock deferred compensation (17.1) -- -- (17.1) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity 2,666.8 3,223.5 (150.0) 5,740.3 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $15,381.2 $22,760.0 $ -- $38,141.2 ================================================================================ (b) UNUM and Provident are in the process of reviewing their accounting policies and financial statement classifications. One aspect of this preliminary review has indicated that UNUM's process and assumptions used to calculate the discount rate for claim reserves of certain disability businesses differs from that used by Provident. It has been determined that Provident's process and assumptions are more appropriate in the context of a combined entity. Upon completion of the merger, UNUM will reduce the rates used to discount unpaid claims reserves for group long term disability, individual disability and the disability businesses of UNUM Limited. The preliminary estimates of discount rate reductions will result in an estimated increase to UNUM's unpaid claims reserves upon consummation of the merger of approximately $230 million ($150 million after tax). This estimated merger related adjustment has not been reflected in the unaudited pro forma combined condensed statements of income and related per share calculations. (c) The pro forma adjustments to common stock, additional paid-in capital and treasury stock reflect the retirement of shares of UNUM common stock held in treasury, the reduction in par value of Provident common stock from one dollar to ten cents, and the reclassification of Provident common stock on a 0.73 to 1.0 basis that results in 98.8 million shares issued to replace the 135.4 million shares of Provident common stock held by Provident stockholders on March 31, 1999, and the issuance to UNUM stockholders of 139.1 million shares of UNUMProvident common stock pursuant to the merger (calculated by multiplying the number of shares of UNUM common stock outstanding at March 31, 1999, of 139.1 million by the exchange ratio of 1.0 to 1.0 representing the number of shares UNUM stockholders will receive for each share of UNUM common stock they own immediately prior to consummation of the merger). The number of shares of UNUMProvident common stock that will be issued after completion of the merger will be based on the actual number of shares of UNUM common stock, and Provident common stock (after reclassification on a 0.73 to 1.0 basis) outstanding at the effective time of the merger. INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REVIEW REPORT -------------------------------------- To the Board of Directors and Stockholders UNUM Corporation We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of UNUM Corporation and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, and the related consolidated statements of income, and comprehensive income for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1998, and 1997, and consolidated statements of cash flows for the six monththree-month periods then ended.ended March 31, 1999 and 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. /s//S/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP Portland, Maine July 22, 1998April 27, 1999 UNUM Corporation and Subsidiaries Form 10-Q June 30, 1998March 31, 1999 ITEM 2.7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Management's DiscussionFORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the Act") provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements which are identified as such and Analysisare accompanied by the identification of Financial Conditionimportant factors which could cause a material difference from the forward-looking statements. UNUM claims the protection afforded by the safe harbor in the Act. Certain information contained in this discussion, or in any other written or oral statements made by UNUM, is or may be considered as forward-looking; for example, disclosures regarding the "Year 2000 Date Conversion" and Resultsreserves discussed in the Disability Insurance segment contain such information. Forward-looking statements are those not based on historical information, but rather, relate to future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments, and contain terms such as "may," "expects," "should," "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "projects," "goals," "objectives" or similar expressions. Although UNUM has used appropriate care in developing forward- looking statements, such statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant risks, business, economic and competitive uncertainties, and other factors, many of Operationswhich are beyond UNUM's control or, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. Certain risks and uncertainties are inherent in UNUM's business. Therefore, UNUM cautions the reader that revenues and income could differ materially from those expected to occur depending on factors which may be global or national in scope, related to the insurance industry generally, or applicable to UNUM specifically. Such factors are general economic conditions including changes in interest rates and the performance of financial markets, changes in domestic and foreign laws, regulations and taxes, competition, industry consolidation, competitor demutualization, credit risks and other factors. Insurance reserve liabilities can fluctuate as a result of changes in numerous factors, and such fluctuations can have material positive or negative effects on earnings. These factors include, but are not limited to, interest rates, incidence rates and recovery rates. Incidence and recovery rates may be influenced by many factors, including but not limited to, the emergence of new diseases, new trends and developments in medical treatments, general economic and societal conditions of the markets where UNUM has operations, and the effectiveness of risk management programs. UNUM disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, was $15.5 million, as compared with net income of $93.5 million for the same quarter in 1998. Diluted earnings per share were $0.11 for first quarter 1999 versus $0.66 in first quarter 1998. Revenues for UNUM were $1,303.4 million for first quarter 1999 and $1,121.5 million for first quarter 1998. A comparison of net income is impacted by the inclusion of realized investment gains (losses) and a special item that occurred in first quarter 1999. This management's discussion and analysis focuses on results on a pretax operating income basis, which is defined as income (loss) before income taxes exclusive of realized investment gains (losses) and special items. Realized investment gains (losses) are excluded from this discussion as management believes the volatility in gains and losses associated with the selling of invested assets in the financial markets is not representative of ongoing operations. Special items are excluded from this discussion as management considers them as being not representative of our ongoing operations and believes a discussion of the results on a pretax operating income basis provides a better understanding of the results of ongoing operations. While management believes that pretax operating income provides relevant and useful information, it does not replace income before income taxes and net income calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as a measure of UNUM's profitability. Therefore, this discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included elsewhere in the Form 10-Q and the 19971998 Form 10-K included in the 1997 Annual Report to stockholders of UNUM Corporation and subsidiaries ("UNUM"). CONSOLIDATED OVERVIEW Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 1998, was $98.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, as compared with net income of $87.6 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the same quarter in 1997. For the six months ended June 30, 1998, net income was $192.2 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, as compared with $202.6 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, for the same period in 1997. Total revenue for second quarter 1998 and 1997 was $1,159.6 million and $992.4 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 1998, total revenue was $2,281.1 million compared with $2,051.5 million for the same period in 1997. A comparison of net income is impacted by the inclusion of realized investment gains or losses and a special item that occurred in both first and second quarter of 1997. This management's discussion and analysis discusses the results of operations on a pretax operating income basis, which is defined as income (loss) before income taxes exclusive of realized investment gains (losses) and special items. Special items are excluded from pretax operating income as management considers them to be unusual, and also believes a discussion of the results on a pretax operating income basis provides a better understanding of the results of operations. The following table summarizes pretax operating income (loss) for the four businessoperating segments and Corporate for the three months ended March 31, 1999, and six months ended June 30, 1998, and 1997, and is followed by a discussion of the 1997first quarter 1999 special item and a reconciliation of income (loss) before income taxes to pretax operating income (loss).
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, --------------------- ---------------------- (Dollars in millions) 1998 1997 Change 1998 1997 Change - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY OF PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) Disability Insurance Segment $ 88.0 $ 77.8 13.1% $172.9 $154.6 11.8% Special Risk Insurance Segment 39.7 28.5 39.3 75.8 55.5 36.6 Colonial Products Segment 26.5 25.0 6.0 50.5 47.3 6.8 Retirement Products Segment 0.3 1.2 (75.0) 0.8 3.2 (75.0) Corporate (15.4) (12.5) 23.2 (29.6) (24.7) 19.8 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total pretax operating income $139.1 $120.0 15.9% $270.4 $235.9 14.6%Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------------- (Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 Change - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY OF PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) Disability Insurance Segment $ 97.8 $ 84.9 15.2% Special Risk Insurance Segment 39.5 36.1 9.4 Colonial Products Segment 26.2 24.0 9.2 Retirement Products Segment 0.3 0.5 (0.4) Corporate (17.4) (14.2) 22.5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total pretax operating income $146.4 $131.3 11.5% ================================================================================
UNUM reported increased pretax operating income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, as compared with the same periodsperiod in 1997.1998. The increase was primarily attributable to improvedimprovements in pretax operating income for the Disability Insurance and Special Risk Insurance and Disability Insurance segments, largelysegments. Premium growth driven by strong sales, was the result of solid premium growth in each segment's major product lines.primary contributor for both segments' improved first quarter operating results, as compared with one year ago. See the segment discussions that follow for a more detailed analysis of operating results. SPECIAL ITEM IN FIRST AND SECOND QUARTER 19971999 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During first quarter 1999, UNUM Life Insurance Companyrecognized a pretax charge relating to its reinsurance businesses of America$101.1 million. The charge includes $45.5 million related to the Lloyd's of London managed and Firstnon-managed syndicates. Included in the $45.5 million is $44.0 million related to UNUM's risk participation in various Lloyd's of London syndicates, which primarily consists of the recognition of estimated losses for all open syndicate years. The remaining $1.5 million represents a reduction of profit commissions related to the reinsurance management company operations. The charge also includes a reserve increase of $28.6 million for expected ultimate losses in certain reinsurance pools in which UNUM Life Insurance Company closedparticipates and a $27.0 million write-down to recognize goodwill impairment on UNUM's reinsurance management company. Based upon the salepoor results to date and revisions to future expected earnings from these businesses, UNUM determined that the goodwill associated with the reinsurance management company was not recoverable when measured using the estimated future undiscounted cash flows. The impairment represents the difference between the carrying value of their respective tax-sheltered annuity businessesthe reinsurance management company and the estimated fair value using both an earnings valuation model and a discounted free cash flow valuation model. A portion of these losses does not receive a tax benefit, which unfavorably impacted UNUM's effective tax rate in first quarter 1999. The impact of the charge to The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, both subsidiaries of Lincoln National Corporation, on October 1, 1996. The sale resultedUNUM in first quarter 1999 was a deferred pretax gain,$72.6 million increase in benefits to policyholders, of which $9.4$56.1 million and $67.4 million, respectively, were recognized in income during the three months and six months ended June 30, 1997. These gains werewas reflected as fees and other income in the Retirement ProductsSpecial Risk Insurance segment and $16.5 million was reflected in the Disability Insurance segment, a $27.0 million increase in other operating expenses and a $1.5 million reduction in fee income reflected in the Special Risk Insurance segment. RECONCILIATION OF INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES TO PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The following table reconciles income (loss) before income taxes to pretax operating income (loss) for the four businessoperating segments and Corporate for the three months ended March 31, 1999, and six months ended June 30, 1998, and 1997:1998: Disability Special Risk Colonial Retirement Consolidated (Dollars in millions) Insurance Insurance Products Products Corporate UNUM - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended June 30, 1998:March 31, 1999: - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before income taxes $81.2 $(45.0) $26.9 $ 89.8 $40.2 $26.52.8 $(17.4) $ 0.3 $(15.4) $141.448.5 Exclude realized investment gains (1.8) (0.5)(gains) losses 0.1 (0.1) (0.7) (2.5) -- (3.2) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 81.3 (45.1) 26.2 0.3 (17.4) 45.3 Special item: Charge for reinsurance businesses 16.5 84.6 -- -- -- (2.3)101.1 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $97.8 $ 88.0 $39.7 $26.539.5 $26.2 $ 0.3 $(15.4) $139.1 ==================================================================================================$(17.4) $146.4 =================================================================================================== Three Months Ended June 30, 1997:March 31, 1998: - ------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before income taxes $88.1 $ 75.5 $28.4 $24.8 $10.2 $(12.5) $126.4 Exclude realized investment losses 2.3 0.1 0.2 0.4 -- 3.0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77.8 28.5 25.0 10.6 (12.5) 129.4 Special item: TSA deferred gain recognition -- -- -- (9.4) -- (9.4) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $ 77.8 $28.5 $25.0 $ 1.2 $(12.5) $120.0 ================================================================================================== Six Months Ended June 30, 1998: - ------------------------------- Income (loss) before income taxes $177.9 $76.4 $50.9 $ 0.2 $(29.6) $275.836.2 $24.4 $(0.1) $(14.2) $134.4 Exclude realized investment (gains) losses (5.0) (0.6)(3.2) (0.1) (0.4) 0.6 -- (5.4)(3.1) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $172.9 $75.8 $50.5$84.9 $ 0.8 $(29.6) $270.4 ================================================================================================== Six Months Ended June 30, 1997: - ------------------------------- Income (loss) before income taxes $151.1 $55.8 $46.7 $69.9 $(25.4) $298.1 Exclude realized investment (gains) losses 3.5 (0.3) 0.6 0.7 0.7 5.2 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 154.6 55.5 47.3 70.6 (24.7) 303.3 Special item: TSA deferred gain recognition -- -- -- (67.4) -- (67.4) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $154.6 $55.5 $47.336.1 $24.0 $ 3.2 $(24.7) $235.9 ==================================================================================================0.5 $(14.2) $131.3 ===================================================================================================
PREMIUMS: - --------- Premiums for the three months and six months ended June 30, 1998, and 1997, are summarized by segment in the following table.
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------------ ----------------------------- (Dollars in millions) 1998 1997 Change 1998 1997 Change - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disability Insurance Group Long Term Disability $334.5 $295.2 13.3% $ 676.9 $ 586.6 15.4% Group Short Term Disability 66.8 49.4 35.2 129.8 96.8 34.1 UNUM Limited 39.5 36.9 7.1 78.4 73.6 6.5 Individual Products 30.8 23.5 31.1 60.2 45.0 33.8 Other Disability Insurance 62.7 35.3 77.6 95.7 71.6 33.7 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 534.3 440.3 21.3 1,041.0 873.6 19.2 Special Risk Insurance Group Life 159.2 126.4 25.9 313.6 252.1 24.4 Other Special Risk Products 129.7 85.6 51.5 248.5 177.6 39.9 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 288.9 212.0 36.3 562.1 429.7 30.8 Colonial Products 138.0 132.7 4.0 275.5 261.4 5.4 Retirement Products 1.0 1.7 (41.2) 2.0 4.7 (57.4) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total premiums $962.2 $786.7 22.3% $1,880.6 $1,569.4 19.8% ================================================================================
A new product grouping, Individual Products, as shown in the above table, was reported in the Disability Insurance segment effective June 30, 1998, and prior year amounts have been reclassified for comparative purposes. Those products reported as Individual Products include long term care, guaranteed renewable individual disability (Lifelong Disability Protection) and certain other individual disability products. Additionally, the traditional, fixed price, non-cancellable individual disability ("non- cancellable ID") business is now reported in the Other Disability Insurance line. Claim block acquisitions, which generated one-time premium in the Disability Insurance and Special Risk Insurance segments for the periods presented, are summarized in the table below. Management intends to pursue additional claim block acquisitions in the future. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ---------------- (Dollars in millions) 1998 1997 1998 1997 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Disability Insurance Group Long Term Disability $ 0.6 $2.9 $13.4 $3.8 UNUM Limited -- 0.3 0.2 1.2 Disability Reinsurance Operations 29.8 -- 29.8 -- Special Risk Insurance Reinsurance Operations 5.1 -- 5.1 -- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $35.5 $3.2 $48.5 $5.0 ======================================================================= PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT:SEGMENT - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following sections discuss the results of the four businessoperating segments and Corporate for the three months ended March 31, 1999, and six months ended June 30, 1998, and 1997.1998. Within these businessoperating segment discussions, reference is made to pretax operating income (loss), which excludes realized investment gains (losses) and the special item previously defined. The summary financial information provided prior to each segment discussion has been adjusted to exclude the impact of the special item from the related income statement line items, consistent with the discussion of results on a pretax operating income basis. UNUM Corporation and Subsidiaries Form 10-Q March 31, 1999 DISABILITY INSURANCE SEGMENT Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REVENUES Premiums Group LTD $392.7 $342.4 Group STD 82.0 63.0 UNUM Limited 46.7 38.9 Individual Products 41.2 29.4 Other Disability Insurance 40.6 33.0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total premiums (a) 603.2 506.7 Investment income 125.2 117.0 Fees and other income 16.6 12.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total operating revenues 745.0 636.6 BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Benefits to policyholders 494.4 413.0 Operating expenses 137.3 119.2 Commissions 58.6 49.2 Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (43.1) (29.7) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total operating benefits and expenses 647.2 551.7 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (b) $ 97.8 $ 84.9 ============================================================================== SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (c): Sales (annualized new premiums) Group LTD $ 65.2 $ 57.6 Group STD $ 27.6 $ 23.7 UNUM Limited $ 11.5 $ 3.8 Long Term Care $ 11.5 $ 4.7 Lifelong Disability Protection $ 3.7 $ 2.3 Benefit ratio (% of premiums) 82.0% 81.5% Operating expense ratio (% of premiums) 22.8% 23.5% ============================================================================== (a) One-time premiums, which are generated by claim block acquisitions, for the three months ended March 31, 1999, and 1998, were $21.0 million and $12.8 million, respectively, for group long term disability ("group LTD"). Management intends to pursue additional claim block acquisitions in the future. (b) For the definition of pretax operating income see the Consolidated Overview. (c) Information relating to sales is presented as an indicator of premium growth in the segment. Benefit ratios and operating expense ratios show the relative relationships among data to earned premiums in the segment's income statement. The Disability Insurance segment reported increased pretax operating income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, as compared with the same periodsperiod in 1997.1998. The increase was primarily attributable to solid premium growth in group long term disability ("group LTD")LTD and group short term disability ("group STD"), favorable expense growth for the segment and a lower benefit ratio for the non-cancellable ID business. Partially offsetting the increase were higher benefit ratios in several other product lines and reduced fees and otherincreased investment income for the segment. Pretax operating income for group LTD increased forHigher benefit ratios in most lines of business partially offset these favorable factors. As discussed in the three monthssection titled Forward-Looking Information, certain risks and six months ended June 30, 1998, as compared with the same periodsuncertainties are inherent in 1997, primarily driven by solid premium growth and favorable expense growth. The premium growth improvement was primarily the result of favorable persistency trends, reflecting positive results from customer service actions, and the impact from strong sales in recent quarters, as compared with the same periods in 1997. Partially offsetting the increase was a higher benefit ratio, largely the result of increased levelsUNUM's business. Components of claims experience, including but not limited to, incidence levels and an increaseclaims duration, may continue for some period of time at or above the higher levels experienced in the average size of claims, compared with the same periods in 1997. Management1998. Therefore, management continues to monitor claim trends in group LTDclaims experience and responds to changes by periodically adjusting prices, refining underwriting guidelines, changing product features and strengthening risk management policies and procedures. In addition, management will continue to evaluate the impacts of the proposed merger with Provident on disability claims experience and the assumptions around expected disability claims duration. The $59.4 million reserve increase in fourth quarter 1998 assumed that claim durations would increase for a relatively short period of time due to the planning for and implementation of the integration of the UNUM and Provident claims operations. The reserve increase assumed, and management expects, that the increase in claims duration due to the integration activities will cease at the end of 1999. During the first quarter of 1999 the claims integration planning activities progressed as anticipated, and management expects that second quarter progress will be consistent with the assumptions made in connection with the reserve increase. If these integration activities take longer than expected to implement or if they result in unforeseen difficulties, claims durations could continue to increase and income could be adversely affected. During 1998, market interest rates fell to historically low levels negatively affecting investment returns. Management expects the reserve discount rate for certain disability lines will continue to decline due primarily to the impact of the declining interest rate environment resulting in higher claim liabilities. Management expects to price new business and reprice existing business, at contract renewal dates, in an attempt to mitigate the effect on new claim liabilities from declining interest rates. However, given the competitive market conditions for UNUM's disability products, it is uncertain whether pricing actions can mitigate the entire effect of interest rate declines. In addition, as previously disclosed in Note 8 "Proposed Merger with Provident and Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements," management expects to lower the discount rate used to calculate certain disability claim reserves, to conform with Provident's process and assumptions, which are considered more appropriate in the context of the combined entity resulting from the proposed merger with Provident. Pretax operating income for group LTD increased for the three months ended March 31, 1999, as compared with the same period in 1998, primarily resulting from improved premium growth driven by strong sales, and increased investment income. Partially offsetting the increase was a higher benefit ratio as compared with first quarter 1998, largely due to increased levels of claims incidence and a longer duration of claims. If the impact of merger related claim operations integration activities on claim durations had not been anticipated at December 31, 1998, first quarter 1999 pretax operating earnings would have been negatively impacted by approximately $14 million. Actual claim resolutions in first quarter 1999 were generally as expected when the fourth quarter 1998 disability claims reserve increase was determined. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, group STD's pretax operating income for group STD increased as compared with the same periodsperiod in 1997. Additional1998. The increase was primarily attributable to significant premium growth resultingof 30.2% and a favorable operating expense ratio. Premium growth resulted largely from record sales and improved persistency continues to be the major contributorimpact of the improved pretax operating income, as compared with the same periods in 1997. These strong sales levelsresults, which reflect management's continuing efforts to cross-sell group STD products with other group products sold by UNUM. An unfavorable change in the benefit ratio, primarily from larger size cases, higher claims incidence levels and slightly longer duration of claims, partially offset the increase. UNUM as well as an increase in large case sales during second quarter 1998. UNUM Limited'sLimited experienced increased pretax operating income remained flat for the three months ended June 30, 1998, and declined for the six months ended June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, as compared with the same periods in 1997. The decline was primarily due to unfavorable claims experiencefirst quarter 1998. A favorable benefit ratio, largely resulting from a longer durationhigher claim recoveries, was the primary driver of claims. Favorable expense growth partially offset this decline. The non-cancellable ID business contributed favorably to the Disability Insurance segment'sincrease in pretax operating earnings for the three monthsincome. UNUM Corporation and six months ended June 30, 1998. The improvement was primarily due to favorable claims experience when compared with the same periods in 1997, during which the non-cancellable block of business incurred higher levels of claims incidence and increased severity. This favorable factor was partially offset by a decline in the operating results of the reinsured block of the non-cancellable ID business reported in fees and other income.Subsidiaries Form 10-Q March 31, 1999 SPECIAL RISK INSURANCE SEGMENT Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REVENUES Premiums Group life $189.6 $154.4 Other special risk products 150.9 118.8 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total premiums 340.5 273.2 Investment income 21.3 19.0 Fees and other income 20.1 15.9 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total operating revenues 381.9 308.1 BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Benefits to policyholders 239.5 191.9 Operating expenses 74.3 59.5 Commissions 74.9 61.3 Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (46.3) (40.7) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total operating benefits and expenses 342.4 272.0 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (a) $ 39.5 $ 36.1 ============================================================================== SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (b): Group life sales (annualized new premiums) $ 43.9 $ 31.3 Benefit ratio (% of premiums) 70.3% 70.2% Operating expense ratio (% of premiums) 21.8% 21.8% ============================================================================== (a) For the definition of pretax operating income see the Consolidated Overview. (b) Information relating to sales is presented as an indicator of premium growth in the segment. Benefit ratios and operating expense ratios show the relative relationships among data to earned premiums in the segment's income statement. The Special Risk Insurance segment reported increased pretax operating income for the second quarter 1998,ended March 31, 1999, as compared with the same quarterperiod in 1997. Continuing1998. The increase was primarily due to premium growth across most major product lines, resulting fromdriven by strong sales and favorable persistency, and a lower benefit ratio in the group life product were the primary forces behind the improvement. In addition, the increase was attributable to lower expense ratios in most product lines additional fee income from the reinsurance underwriting management operations, and increased investment income for the segment. Favorable factors wereThe increase was partially offset by increased benefit ratiosunfavorable results in the reinsurance businesses. Due to the nature of the risks underwritten and the relative size of the blocks of businesses, several of the products in the Special Risk Insurance segment can exhibit claims variability. During first quarter 1999, UNUM conducted a comprehensive strategic review of its reinsurance businesses to determine the appropriateness of their fit within the context of the UNUMProvident merged entity. These businesses include the reinsurance management operations and the risk assumption (reinsurance pool participation, direct reinsurance and Lloyd's of London syndicate participation). In April 1999, UNUM completed the comprehensive strategic review of its reinsurance businesses. UNUM concluded that these businesses are not solidly aligned with UNUM's strength in the disability insurance market and decided to exit these businesses. The exit from these businesses may be accomplished through a combination of a sale, reinsurance and placing certain components of the business in run-off. UNUM Corporation and Subsidiaries Form 10-Q March 31, 1999 COLONIAL PRODUCTS SEGMENT Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ (Dollars in millions) 1999 1998 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ REVENUES Premiums $ 140.7 $ 137.5 Investment income 17.3 15.3 Fees and other product lines. Duringincome 0.2 1.6 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total operating revenues 158.2 154.4 BENEFITS AND EXPENSES Benefits to policyholders 68.9 68.7 Interest credited 4.3 3.6 Operating expenses 36.5 35.4 Commissions 28.5 32.2 Increase in deferred policy acquisition costs (6.2) (9.5) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total operating benefits and expenses 132.0 130.4 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRETAX OPERATING INCOME (a) $ 26.2 $ 24.0 ============================================================================== SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (b): Sales (annualized first month's premiums) $ 48.1 $ 41.2 Benefit ratio (% of premiums) 49.0% 50.0% Operating expense ratio (% of premiums) 25.9% 25.7% ============================================================================== (a) For the six months ended June 30, 1998,definition of pretax operating income forsee the segment was favorably affected byConsolidated Overview. (b) Information relating to sales is presented as an indicator of premium growth forin the segment, increased income from the reinsurance underwriting management operationssegment. Benefit ratios and additional investment income across most product lines, as compared with the same period in 1997. Also contributing to the favorable results were lower benefit andoperating expense ratios show the relative relationships among data to earned premiums in group life, partially offset by increased benefit ratios in certain other product lines. COLONIAL PRODUCTS SEGMENT During second quarter 1998, pretaxthe segment's income statement. Pretax operating income increased in the Colonial Products segment in first quarter 1999, as compared with secondfirst quarter of 1997.1998. The primary contributorsincrease was due primarily to the increase were a lower benefit ratioratios in the accident, sickness and disabilitycertain product lines and increasedan increase in investment income across all products. These favorable factors werefor the segment, partially offset by slightly higher operating expense ratios for the segment, a higher benefit ratio in the canceracross most product linelines and an increase in interest credited. ForIn the six months ended June 30, 1998, the Colonial Products segment's pretax operating income was favorably affected by lower benefit ratios across most product lines andfirst quarter 1999, sales increased investment income, as comparedin comparison with the same period in 1997. A higher benefit ratio1998, however, these sales are not necessarily indicative of the levels that may be attained in the cancer product line and increased interest credited partially offset these favorable items. During the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 1998, sales in this segment declined in comparison with 1997, which may negatively affect future premium growth. Infuture. Therefore, management continues its efforts to improveincrease sales and premium Colonial's management continues to focus on rebuildingthrough the distribution system through recruiting, trainingrealignment of the sales organization and strengtheningthe enhancement of collaborative sales management.across UNUM. UNUM Corporation and Subsidiaries Form 10-Q March 31, 1999 RETIREMENT PRODUCTS SEGMENT The Retirement Products segment includes products no longer actively marketed by UNUM. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, pretax operating income for the Retirement Products segment reported decreased pretax operating incomeslightly as compared with the same periodsperiod in 1997.1998. UNUM expects these blocks of business to continue to decline in size over several years and experience earnings volatility, reflecting their run-off nature. CORPORATE For the three month and six month periodsmonths ended June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, as compared with the same periodsperiod in 1997,1998, the increased pretax operating loss in Corporate was due primarily to higherincreased interest expense and decreased investment income.due to a higher average debt balance, partially offset by lower operating expenses. LITIGATION Refer to Note 3 "Litigation" for information. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES UNUM's businesses produce positive cash flows which are invested primarily in intermediate term, fixed maturity investments intended to reflect the anticipated cash obligations of insurance benefit payments and insurance contract maturities and to optimize investment returns at appropriate risk levels. Unexpected cash requirements and liquidity needs can be met through UNUM's investment portfolio of fixed maturities classified as available for sale, equity securities, cash and short-term investments. At June 30, 1998,March 31, 1999, UNUM had $174.0 million and $543.8 million of short-term and long-term debt totaling $362.6 million and $598.5 million, respectively. Approximately $378At March 31, 1999, approximately $334 million was available for additional financing under the existing revolving credit facility and $450$200 million of investment grade debt instruments was available for issuance under the shelf registration. Contingent upon market conditions and corporate needs, management may issue additional debt or refinance short-term notes payable for longer term securities. In the normal course of business, UNUM enters into letters of credit, primarily to satisfy capital requirements related to certain subsidiary transactions. At June 30, 1998, UNUM had outstanding letters of credit of $150.2 million.$160.6 million at March 31, 1999. Effective February 13,November 23, 1998, UNUM's Board of Directors approved an expansion ofrescinded the Company'scompany's stock repurchase program by authorizing an additional 4.6 million shares. At June 30, 1998, approximately 5.3 millionas a result of the pending merger agreement with Provident Companies Inc. As a result, no shares of UNUM common stock remained authorized for repurchase. Throughwere repurchased during the first sixthree months of 1999. During the first quarter of 1998, UNUM acquired approximately 1.20.7 million shares of its common stock in the open market at an aggregate cost of $63.1$36.7 million. On December 4, 1997, UNUM borrowed [British pound] 100 million ($168.3 million) through a private placement with an investor in the United Kingdom. Under the terms of the agreement, the investor exercised its right to redeem the private placement on April 13, 1999, at par value. UNUM issued commercial paper to meet its immediate needs and is currently evaluating various financing alternatives to replace this financing. YEAR 2000 ISSUEDATE CONVERSION The following discussion regarding the Year 2000 Date Conversion contains forward-looking statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Forward- Looking Information disclosure made at the beginning of the Management's Discussion and Analysis. As of March 31, 1999, UNUM has completed the assessment phase and essentially completed the code remediation phase for all its critical and non-critical systems with approximately 95% completing the testing phase. Deployment is underway for most critical and non-critical systems as of March 31, 1999. As previously discussed in UNUM's 1998 Form 10-K, management has substantially completed all phases for its critical and non- critical systems, and as of March 31, 1999, continues to expect completion of all phases by the end of 1999. UNUM estimates that total internal (opportunity costs) and external (out-of- pocket) costs for addressing the year 2000 issue relatesconversion will range from $70 million to whether computer systems will properly recognize date-sensitive information when the year changes to 2000.$80 million, which are expensed as incurred. As of March 31, 1999, UNUM has determined that it is required to modify or replace significant portions ofincurred approximately $62 million in connection with its software so its computer systems will properly function using dates beyond December 31, 1999. Management is utilizing both internal and external resources to reprogram, or replace, and test the software for year 2000 modifications and believes it will have its computer systems compliant by year 2000. The financial impact of rectifying UNUM's internal computer systems has not had, and is not anticipated to have, a material adverse impact on UNUM's results of operations, liquidity or capital resources.program. The costs of the project and the date on which UNUM plans to complete year 2000 modifications are based on management's best estimates, derived using numerous assumptions about future events. In addition, UNUM is assessing its critical external dependencies, including suppliers, business partners and customers to determine the extent to which it is vulnerable to the possibility of third parties' failing to remediate their own year 2000 issues. ThereHowever, there can be no guarantee that the computer systems of third partiesthese estimates will be year 2000 compliant. Risk avoidanceachieved and contingency plans are therefore being developed in order to attempt to mitigate the extent of this potential impact. Failure by third parties to successfully address year 2000 issuesactual results could have a material adverse effect on UNUM's results of operations, liquidity or capital resources; however, the potential impact and related costs, if any, are not known at this time. LITIGATION Refer to Note 5 "Litigation" for information. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS Refer to Note 6 "New Accounting Pronouncements" for information.differ materially from those plans. UNUM Corporation and Subsidiaries Form 10-Q June 30, 1998 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of UNUM Corporation held on May 8, 1998, the following proposals were approved: Votes Votes Votes Withheld/ For Against Abstentions ----------- --------- ----------- 1. Ratification of the appointment of 117,672,772 88,782 197,714 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, formerly Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., as the Corporation's independent auditors for the year 1998. UNUM Corporation and Subsidiaries Form 10-Q June 30, 1998March 31, 1999 ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K Page (a) Exhibit Index 12. Statement re: Computation of ratio of earnings to fixed charges. 1926 15. Letter re: Unaudited interim financial information. 2027 27. Financial Data Schedules (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Registrant with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission during the quarter ended June 30, 1998.March 31, 1999. UNUM Corporation and Subsidiaries Form 10-Q June 30, 1998March 31, 1999 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date August 4, 1998May 17, 1999 /s/ ROBERT E. BROATCH -------------------- ----------------------------- Robert E. Broatch Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date August 4, 1998May 17, 1999 /s/ JOHN M. LANG, JR.JR -------------------- ----------------------------- John M. Lang, Jr. Vice President and Corporate Controller