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): July 28, 2016
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) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
440 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01653
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information is being furnished under Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Such information, including the exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section.
On July 28, 2016, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Additionally, on July 28, 2016, the Company made available on its website unaudited financial information contained in its Financial Supplement for the period ended June 30, 2016. The supplement is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Not applicable. |
| (b) | Not applicable. |
| (c) | Not applicable. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
The following exhibits are furnished herewith.
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release, dated July 28, 2016, announcing the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Unaudited Financial Supplement for the period ended June 30, 2016. | |
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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) | ||||||||
| Date | July 28, 2016 |
By: | /s/ Eugene M. Bullis | |||||
| Eugene M. Bullis | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
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Exhibit Index
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release, dated July 28, 2016, announcing the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. Unaudited Financial Supplement for the period ended June 30, 2016. | |
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