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 (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2020
THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-13754 | 04-3263626 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts (Address of principal executive offices) | 01653 (Zip Code) |
| (508) 855-1000 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | | Trading Symbols | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $.01 par value | | THG | | New York Stock Exchange |
7 5/8% Senior Debentures due 2025 | | THG | | New York Stock Exchange |
6.35% Subordinated Debentures due 2053 | | THGA | | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 16, 2020, the Company issued the following press release: “The Hanover Comments on Fourth Quarter Results”. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibits are furnished herewith.
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Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. dated January 16, 2020. | |
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Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |
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Exhibit Index
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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.
| | The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (Registrant) |
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Date: January 16, 2020 | | By: | /s/ Jeffrey M. Farber |
| | | Jeffrey M. Farber |
| | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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