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): March 28, 2018
THE HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-13754 |
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04-3263626 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts |
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01653 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (508) 855-1000
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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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. ☐
On March 28, 2018, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (the “Company”) confirmed it is undertaking a review of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale, for London-based Chaucer, its international specialty insurance business. The Company has retained Goldman Sachs & Co., LLC to serve as its adviser through the process.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Not applicable. |
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Not applicable. |
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Not applicable. |
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Exhibits. |
The following exhibits are furnished herewith.
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Exhibit 99.1 |
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Press Release of The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. dated March 28, 2018. |
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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.
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The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: March 29, 2018 |
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/s/ J. Kendall Huber |
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J. Kendall Huber |
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Asst. Secretary |
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