UNITED STATES

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION

 

 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

 

 

SCHEDULE 13D

 

 

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )*

 

Unum Group

(Name of Issuer)

 

Common Stock, $.10 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

 

91529Y106

(CUSIP Number)

 

Ralph V. Whitworth

Relational Investors, LLC

12400 High Bluff Drive, Suite 600

San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 704-3333

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

 

July 6, 2011

(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box. o

Note: Schedules filed in paper format shall include a signed original and five copies of the schedule, including all exhibits. See §240.13d-7 for other parties to whom copies are to be sent.

* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosures provided in a prior cover page.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

 



 

CUSIP No.   91529Y106

 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors, LLC

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
OO

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
19,072,257

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
19,072,257

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
19,072,257

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
6.20%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA/HC/OO

 

2



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
3,366,347

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
3,366,347

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,366,347

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
1.09%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

3



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Fund Partners, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC/OO

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
43,445

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
43,445

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
43,445

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.01%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

4



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Coast Partners, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC/OO

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
182,375

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
182,375

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
182,375

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.06%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

5



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
RH Fund 1, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC/OO

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
1,145,593

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
1,145,593

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,145,593

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.37%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

6



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
RH Fund 6, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
892,920

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
892,920

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
892,920

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.29%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

7



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors VIII, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
3,453,770

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
3,453,770

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
3,453,770

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
1.12%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

8



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors IX, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
1,053,944

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
1,053,944

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,053,944

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.34%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

9



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors X, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
397,110

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
397,110

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
397,110

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.13%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

10



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors XV, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
419,534

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
419,534

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
419,534

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.14%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

11



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors XVI, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
356,492

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
356,492

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
356,492

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.12%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

12



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors XX, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC/OO

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
349,573

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
349,573

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
349,573

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.11%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

13



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors XXII, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
619,752

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
619,752

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
619,752

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.20%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

14



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors XXIII, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC/OO

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
455,297

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
455,297

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
455,297

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.15%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

15



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Relational Investors Alpha Fund I, L.P.

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
WC

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
Delaware

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
970,394

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
-0-

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
970,394

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
-0-

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
970,394

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
0.32%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN

 

16



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
Ralph V. Whitworth

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
NA

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
-0-

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
19,072,257

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
-0-

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
19,072,257

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
19,072,257

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
6.20%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

17



 

 

1.

Names of Reporting Persons.
I.R.S. Identification Nos. of above persons (entities only)
David H. Batchelder

 

 

2.

Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)

 

 

(a)

 x

 

 

(b)

 o

 

 

3.

SEC Use Only

 

 

4.

Source of Funds (See Instructions)
NA

 

 

5.

Check if Disclosure of Legal Proceedings Is Required Pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)     o

 

 

6.

Citizenship or Place of Organization
United States

 

Number of
Shares
Beneficially
Owned by
Each
Reporting
Person With

7.

Sole Voting Power
-0-

 

8.

Shared Voting Power
19,072,257

 

9.

Sole Dispositive Power
-0-

 

10.

Shared Dispositive Power
19,072,257

 

 

11.

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
19,072,257

 

 

12.

Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (11) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)   o

 

 

13.

Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (11)
6.20%

 

 

14.

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN

 

18



 

Item 1.    Security and Issuer

 

This Statement on Schedule 13D (this “Statement”) relates to the common stock, $0.10 par value (the “Shares”) of Unum Group (the “Issuer” or the “Company”). The Issuer’s principal executive offices are located at 1 Fountain Square, Chattanooga, TN 37402.

Item 2.    Identity and Background

This Statement is being filed by and on behalf of Relational Investors, L.P. (“RILP”), Relational Fund Partners, L.P. (“RFP”), Relational Coast Partners, L.P. (“RCP”), RH Fund 1, L.P. (“RH1”), RH Fund 6, L.P. (“RH6”), Relational Investors VIII, L.P. (“RI VIII”), Relational Investors IX, L.P. (“RI IX”), Relational Investors X, L.P. (“RI X”), Relational Investors XV, L.P. (“RI XV”), Relational Investors XVI, L.P. (“RI XVI”), Relational Investors XX, L.P. (“RI XX”), Relational Investors XXII, L.P. (“RI XXII”), Relational Investors XXIII, L.P. (“RI XXIII”) and Relational Investors Alpha Fund I, L.P. (“RIA 1”), collectively, the “Relational LPs.”  Each of the Relational LPs is a Delaware limited partnership.  The principal business of each, is investing in securities.

This Statement is also being filed by and on behalf of Relational Investors, LLC (“RILLC”), a Delaware limited liability company.  The principal business of RILLC is being the sole general partner, or the sole managing member of the general partner, of certain investment partnerships, including the Relational LPs and investment adviser of certain client managed accounts, the “Managed Accounts.”  The Relational LPs and the Managed Accounts are the beneficial owners of the securities covered by this Statement.  Pursuant to the Limited Partnership Agreement of each of the Relational LPs and the investment management agreement of the Managed Accounts, RILLC has sole investment discretion and voting authority with respect to the securities covered by this Statement.

This Statement is also being filed by and on behalf of Ralph V. Whitworth and David H. Batchelder.  Messrs. Whitworth and Batchelder are the Principals of RILLC, in which capacity they share voting control and dispositive power over the securities covered by this Statement.  Messrs. Whitworth and Batchelder, therefore, may be deemed to have shared indirect beneficial ownership of such securities.  The present principal occupation of each of Messrs. Whitworth and Batchelder is serving as Principals of RILLC (Messrs. Whitworth and Batchelder, together with Relational LPs and RILLC, hereinafter, the “Reporting Persons”).

During the last five years, none of the Reporting Persons has been (i) convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and similar misdemeanors) or (ii) a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction, and as a result of such proceeding, was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.

The business address of each of the Reporting Persons is 12400 High Bluff Drive, Suite 600, San Diego, CA 92130.

Messrs. Whitworth and Batchelder are each citizens of the United States.

Item 3.    Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration

RILLC and the Managed Accounts purchased an aggregate of 5,365,711 Shares for a total consideration (including brokerage commissions) of $108.7 million derived from capital of RILLC and the Managed Accounts.

The Relational LPs purchased an aggregate of 13,706,546 Shares for total consideration (including brokerage commissions) of $307.6 million derived from the capital of the Relational LPs and margin borrowings from Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (“CSSU”) for RFP, RCP, RH1, RI XX and RI XXIII.

Interest on the margin debt balance of the margin accounts described above is charged at the then Federal Funds Rate plus 50 basis points.  CSSU has a lien on the Shares held by RFP, RCP, RH1, RI XX and RI XXIII to secure repayment of the margin borrowings described above.

 

Item 4.    Purpose of Transaction

 

The Reporting Persons acquired the Shares covered by this Statement because, in their opinion, such Shares are undervalued by the market at the present time.

 

The Reporting Persons believe the Company has the ability to create significant shareholder value by continuing to improve returns and focusing shareholders on valuing the Company’s strong capital position and excess capital generation capabilities. The Reporting Persons intend to closely monitor the Company’s capital allocation process and management’s progress toward achieving the Company’s long-term performance targets.  At this time, the Reporting Persons believe the board is well informed and properly overseeing management and the strategic direction of the Company.

 

The Reporting Persons may from time-to-time (i) acquire additional Shares (subject to availability at prices deemed favorable) in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, or (ii) dispose of Shares at prices deemed favorable in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.

 

As of the date of this Statement, except as set forth above, none of the Reporting Persons has any present plan or intention which would result in or relate to any of the actions described in subparagraphs (a) through (j) of Item 4 of Schedule 13D.

 

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Item 5.    Interest in Securities of the Issuer

(a)           As of the date of this Statement, the Reporting Persons beneficially owned in the aggregate 19,072,257 Shares, constituting 6.20% of the outstanding Shares.  The percentage of Shares owned is based upon 307,798,184 Shares outstanding on April 28, 2011, as set forth in the Issuer’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011.  The Reporting Persons may be deemed to have direct beneficial ownership of the Shares as follows:

NAME

 

NUMBER OF SHARES

 

% OF OUTSTANDING SHARES

 

VOTING AND DISPOSITIVE POWER

 

RILLC

 

5,365,711

 

1.74

%

Sole

 

RILP

 

3,366,347

 

1.09

%

Sole

 

RFP

 

43,445

 

0.01

%

Sole

 

RCP

 

182,375

 

0.06

%

Sole

 

RH1

 

1,145,593

 

0.37

%

Sole

 

RH6

 

892,920

 

0.29

%

Sole

 

RI VIII

 

3,453,770

 

1.12

%

Sole

 

RI IX

 

1,053,944

 

0.34

%

Sole

 

RI X

 

397,110

 

0.13

%

Sole

 

RI XV

 

419,534

 

0.14

%

Sole

 

RI XVI

 

356,492

 

0.12

%

Sole

 

RI XX

 

349,573

 

0.11

%

Sole

 

RI XXII

 

619,752

 

0.20

%

Sole

 

RI XXIII

 

455,297

 

0.15

%

Sole

 

RIA 1

 

970,394

 

0.32

%

Sole

 

 

RILLC, individually and in its capacity as an investment adviser, may be deemed to possess direct beneficial ownership of the 5,365,711 Shares that are owned by it and the Managed Accounts.  Additionally, RILLC, as the sole general partner, or sole managing member of the general partner, of each of the Relational LPs may be deemed to beneficially own (as that term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) the 13,706,546 Shares beneficially owned by the Relational LPs because the limited partnership agreements of the Relational LPs specify that RILLC has sole investment discretion and voting authority with respect to those Shares.

Each of Messrs. Whitworth and Batchelder, as Principals of RILLC, may be deemed to share indirect beneficial ownership of the Shares which RILLC may beneficially own.  Each of Messrs. Whitworth and Batchelder disclaims beneficial ownership of such Shares for all other purposes.

To the best of the knowledge of each of the Reporting Persons, other than as set forth above, none of the persons named in Item 2 is the beneficial owner of any Shares.

 

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(b)           See item (a) above.

(c)           Except as set forth in Exhibit A to this Statement, none of the Reporting Persons has effected any transactions in the Shares during the past sixty days.

(d)           No other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the Shares covered by this Statement, except that dividends from, and proceeds from the sale of, the Shares held by accounts managed by RILLC may be delivered to such accounts.

(e)           Not applicable.

 

Item 6.   Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships with Respect to Securities of the Issuer

 

Except for the joint filing agreement between and among the Reporting Persons attached hereto as Exhibit B, and except for the investment discretion and voting authority described in Item 2 of this Statement and in the respective partnership agreements of the Relational LPs which each contain provisions whereby RILLC may, after certain adjustments, receive a percentage of realized or unrealized profits, if any, derived from that partnership’s investments, to the best of the knowledge of the Reporting Persons, there are no contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships (legal or otherwise) among the Reporting Persons or between the Reporting Persons and any other person with respect to any securities of the Issuer, including but not limited to transfer or voting of any of the securities, finder’s fees, joint ventures, loan or option arrangements, puts or calls, guarantees of profits, division of profits or loss, or the giving or withholding of proxies.

 

Item 7.   Material to Be Filed as Exhibits

 

The following Exhibits are filed herewith:

 

Exhibit A – Information concerning transactions in the Shares effected by the Reporting Persons in the last 60 days.

 

Exhibit B – Joint Filing Agreement.

 

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Signature

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Dated: July 15, 2011

RELATIONAL INVESTORS, L.P.
RELATIONAL FUND PARTNERS, L.P.
RELATIONAL COAST PARTNERS, L.P.
RH FUND 1, L.P.
RH FUND 6, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS VIII, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS IX, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS X, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS XV, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS XVI, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS XX, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS XXII, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS XXIII, L.P.
RELATIONAL INVESTORS ALPHA FUND I, L.P.

By:

RELATIONAL INVESTORS, LLC

 

as general partner to each, except as the sole managing member of the general partners of Relational Alpha Fund I, L.P. and Relational Investors X, L.P.

 

By:

/s/ Ralph V. Whitworth

 

 

 

Ralph V. Whitworth, Principal

 

 

 

RELATIONAL INVESTORS, LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Ralph V. Whitworth

 

 

 

Ralph V. Whitworth, Principal

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Ralph V. Whitworth

 

 

 

Ralph V. Whitworth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ David H. Batchelder

 

 

 

David H. Batchelder

 

 

 

 

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