in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

Director — Mary R. (Nina) Henderson: Ms. Henderson is retiring from the Board upon completion of her current term.

Regulation FD Disclosure. On February 11, 2026, the Company issued a press release to announce that the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per common share, payable on March 24, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2026. In addition, the Company announced that its annual meeting of shareholders will be held on May 12, 2026. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

Director — Linda T. Gibson: The filing discloses the appointment of a new independent director to the board, which is a routine governance event and not a departure of an existing executive.

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

The filing discloses the shareholder approval of an amended long-term incentive plan, which is a compensatory arrangement rather than a change in management personnel.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth under

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On May 8, 2025, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a sixth amendment and restatement agreement (the “Amendment Agreement”) with respect to its revolving credit agreement, dated as of May 19, 2015 (as amended and restated, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), among the Company, KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto. The Amendment Agreement, among other things: (i) reduce…

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

Regulation FD Disclosure. On February 12, 2025, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release to announce that its Board of Directors: (i) approved an additional $500 million to repurchase the Company's outstanding common stock; and (ii) declared a quarterly dividend of 16 cents per common share payable on March 24, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2025. A copy of the Company's press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Repor…

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

Chief Accounting Officer — Joel T. Koehneman: The filing discloses the appointment of an external candidate as Chief Accounting Officer and the orderly transition of the incumbent, which is a standard executive succession event rather than a sudden loss or routine board election.

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

Director — Jessica A. Turner: The filing discloses the appointment of a new independent director to the board, which is a routine governance event and not a departure of a senior executive.

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. New Senior Notes On May 8, 2024, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Barclays Capital Inc., as representatives of the several underwriters listed therein (the “Underwriters”), in connection with the offer and sale by the Company of $700.0 million of 6.450% senior notes due 2034 (the “Notes”). The Company closed its…

The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company. - 2 -

in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3) is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exch…