NEW YORK, July 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that class action lawsuits have commenced on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies. Shareholders interested in serving as lead plaintiff have until the deadlines listed to petition the court; further details about the cases can be found at the links provided.

Unum Group (NYSE:UNM)
Class Period: January 31, 2018 - May 2, 2018
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 13, 2018

The complaint alleges that the Company was experiencing a higher claims incidence for its long-term care business; the Company was experiencing less favorable policy terminations in connection with its long-term care business; as such, the Company’s long-term care business loss ratio would reach the upper 90% range; and as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ statements about Unum’s business, operations, and prospects, including statements related to the Company’s long-term care reserves and capital management plans, were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.

To learn more about the Unum class action go to: http://www.zlk.com/pslra-d/unum-group-2?wire=3.

Newell Brands Inc. (NYSE:NWL)
Class Period: February 6, 2017 - January 24, 2018
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 20, 2018

According to the complaint, the Company’s retail channel was loaded with extremely high levels of unsold Newell product; contrary to defendants’ representations, the build-up of Newell inventory in the retail channel was due to Company-specific rather than macroeconomic reasons; as a result of the unusually high levels of unsold inventory in the retail channel, Newell was exposed to a heightened risk that it would experience slower sales growth in future periods; and undisclosed managerial and cultural differences in the legacy Newell and Jarden businesses had created significant discord that was having a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating performance.

To learn more about the Newell class action go to:  http://www.zlk.com/pslra-d/newell-brands-inc?wire=3.

You have until the lead plaintiff deadlines to request the court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

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