UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: February 10, 2003
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(Date of earliest event reported)
THE PHOENIX COMPANIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-16517 06-0493340
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
One American Row, Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5056
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
860-403-5000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 9. Other Information.
On February 10, 2003, the Board of Directors of The Phoenix Companies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced that it had
unanimously elected Dona D. Young as Chairman effective April 1, 2003. She will succeed Robert W. Fiondella, who will retire as
Chairman on March 31, 2003. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
99.1 News release of The Phoenix Companies Inc., dated February 10, 2003, regarding the election of Dona D. Young as Chairman
effective April 1, 2003.
SIGNATURE
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.
THE PHOENIX COMPANIES, INC.
By: /s/Carole A. Masters
Name: Carole A. Masters
Title: Vice President and Counsel
Date: February 10, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Exhibit
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99.1 News release of The Phoenix Companies Inc., dated February 10, 2003,
regarding the election of Dona D. Young as Chairman effective April 1,
2003.
Exhibit 99.1
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The Phoenix Companies, Inc. N E W S R E L E A S E
One American Row
PO Box 5056
Hartford CT 06102-5056
PhoenixWealthManagement.com
For:Immediate Release
Contact: Media Relations: Alice S. Ericson 860-403-5946
Investor Relations: Peter A. Hofmann 860-403-7100
THE PHOENIX COMPANIES, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ELECTS DONA D. YOUNG CHAIRMAN
HARTFORD, Conn., February 10, 2003 - The Board of Directors of The Phoenix Companies, Inc. (NYSE: PNX) today announced that it
had unanimously elected Dona D. Young as chairman, effective April 1, 2003. Mrs. Young was named chief executive officer of the
company on January 1, 2003. On April 1, 2003, her title will be chairman, president and chief executive officer.
As previously announced, Mrs. Young succeeds Robert W. Fiondella, the company's current chairman and former chief executive
officer, who will retire from the company and its Board of Directors on March 31, 2003.
The Phoenix Companies, Inc. is a leading provider of wealth management products and services to individuals and
institutions. Through a variety of advisors and financial services firms, Phoenix helps the affluent and high net worth
accumulate, preserve and transfer their wealth with an innovative portfolio of life insurance, annuity and investment management
products and services. Phoenix has corporate offices in Hartford, Conn.
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