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The Hartford today reported that it has filed an amended Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to restate its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) today announced the closing of an offering of $300 million of 4.300% Senior Notes due 2043.

The Hartford, together with Hartford Life, Inc. as provided below, the “Offerors”, announced today that as of the Early Tender Time, The Hartford had received tenders outlined in the table below: in connection with their previously announced cash tender offers comprising: an Offer (the “First Tranche Dutch Auction Offer”) to purchase up to $300 million aggregate principal amount of the First Tranche Dutch Auction Notes, each at a purchase price determined in accordance with the procedures of a modified “Dutch Auction”; an Offer (the “Second Tranche Dutch Auction Offer”) to purchase up to $150 million aggregate principal amount of the Second Tranche Dutch Auction Notes, each at a purchase price determined in accordance with the procedures of a modified “Dutch Auction”; and together, with Hartford Life, Inc. with

At its investor meeting being held today, The Hartford said that the risk profile of its legacy variable annuity block has been significantly improved as a result of actions the company has taken, including an expanded Japan variable annuity (VA) hedging program, as well as the benefit of favorable yen weakening and global equity market movements.

The Hartford, together with Hartford Life, Inc. as provided below, the “Offerors”, announced today the applicable Reference Yield, Purchase Yield, Clearing Spread, Aggregate Principal Amount to be Accepted and the Full Tender Offer Consideration set forth in the table below: in connection with their previously announced cash tender offers comprising: an Offer (the “First Tranche Dutch Auction Offer”) to purchase up to $300 million aggregate principal amount of the First Tranche Dutch Auction Notes, each at a purchase price determined in accordance with the procedures of a modified “Dutch Auction” with a determined Clearing Premium of 40 bps; an Offer (the “Second Tranche Dutch Auction Offer”) to purchase up to $150 million aggregate principal amount of the Second Tranche Dutch Auction Notes, each at a purchase price determined in

The Hartford (NYSE: HIG) today announced the pricing of its public offering of $300 million of 4.300% Senior Notes due 2043.

Insurance industry veterans Stephanie Bush and Rick Newell have been named to senior leadership positions in The Hartford’s Small Commercial segment, the company announced today.

The Hartford today commenced the debt reduction component of its previously announced capital management plan with the launch of cash tender offers for an aggregate principal amount of $800 million of senior debt.

The Hartford, together with Hartford Life, Inc., as provided in the Offer to Purchase dated March 7, 2013 (the “Offer to Purchase”), announced today the acceptance of Notes and early settlement of its previously announced cash tender offers for senior debt in an aggregate principal amount of $800 million.

The Hartford’s board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock, payable on April 1, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2013.

The Hartford enhanced its voluntary benefits infrastructure, with investments in a new partnership for advanced enrollment capabilities, an expanded sales and service team, and increased availability of its new voluntary disability product.

To help employers better manage employee absence, The Hartford has expanded its absence management suite of products and services, including a new web reporting tool, a series of webinars, a digital educational resource, and a service that helps employers track and manage employee requests for reasonable accommodations as afforded under the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). “With the total cost of absence consuming about 35 percent of payroll 1 employers are looking for effective ways to manage absenteeism,” said Mike Concannon, executive vice president of The Hartford’s Group Benefits.

The Hartford has enhanced its Construction Group capabilities, bringing together its expertise in underwriting, claims management and loss control, and adding dedicated construction underwriters in key markets across the U.S. These enhancements support The Hartford’s focus on addressing the complex insurance needs of midsize and large construction companies.

The Hartford has expanded its commercial property practice to offer insurance programs for the public entity sector, with a particular emphasis on public entity risk pools, as cities and counties seek ways to manage insurance costs in the face of tighter budgets and declining tax revenues.

Today The Hartford has named John J.

Today The Hartford named Lori High chief sales and marketing officer for Group Benefits .

The Hartford named Susan L.

The Hartford has promoted Scott Lewis to senior vice president and controller of the company.

The Hartford (NYSE:HIG) reported core earnings of $456 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (first quarter 2013), up 7% from $426 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2012 (first quarter 2012). Improved core earnings in the company's go forward Property and Casualty (P&C), Group Benefits and Mutual Funds businesses and lower core losses in Corporate were partially offset by reduced core earnings from Talcott Resolution, the company's run-off life and annuity operation, due to the January 2013 sales of the Retirement Plans and Individual Life businesses and lower core earnings from annuities.

The Hartford (NYSE:HIG) reported a net loss of $46 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the three months ended Dec.

The Hartford will host its annual meeting of shareholders on Wednesday, May 15 at 12:30 p.m. EDT in Hartford, Conn.

The Hartford will host an Investor Day on Thursday, April 11, 2013, from 9 a.m. to approximately noon EDT.

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The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) , the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America, and a global leader in chocolate, sweets and refreshments, announced several changes to its global leadership team, effective May 13.

In a presentation today at the 2013 Consumer Analyst Group of Europe (CAGE) conference, John P.

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today was recognized for the first time as one of America’s best Corporate Citizens in Corporate Responsibility Magazine.

The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced plans to bring an enhanced food labeling system to its U.S. product portfolio.

The Hillshire Brands Company (NYSE: HSH) today announced that David W.

The Hillshire Brands Company (NYSE: HSH) announced today it has completed the sale of its Australian subsidiary Kitchens of Sara Lee Pty Ltd to a subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited (McCain Foods Aust Pty Ltd) in an all-cash transaction.

Hillshire Brands’ (NYSE: HSH) board of directors today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on the corporation’s common stock, payable on July 8, 2013.