SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| For the month of June 2013 | Commission File Number: 001-15014 |
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL INC.
(the "Company")
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
150 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 1J9
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
| Form 20-F o | Form 40-F x |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
| Yes o | No x |
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- N/A
SIGNATURE
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.
| Sun
Life Financial Inc. (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: June 21, 2013 | By: | /s/ "Eric Weinheimer" | ||
| Eric Weinheimer | ||||
| Vice-President & Associate General Counsel | ||||
| Exhibits | Description | |
| 99.1 | News Release Dated June 21, 2013 - Update on Sun Life Financial transaction to sell U.S. annuity business |
Exhibit 99.1
Update on Sun Life Financial transaction to sell U.S. annuity business
TORONTO, June 21, 2013 /CNW/ - On December 17, 2012, Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to sell its U.S. annuities business and certain of its U.S. life insurance businesses to Delaware Life Holdings, LLC, which was expected to close before the end of the second quarter of 2013, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Approvals for the transaction have since been obtained from a number of regulators, including the Delaware Department of Insurance and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The approval process is also underway with the New York Department of Financial Services. The Department has recently undertaken a review of private investor groups as owners of annuity businesses, and we anticipate that the review will delay the close of the transaction beyond the end of the second quarter of 2013. We are continuing to work with Delaware Life Holdings, LLC, to obtain approval from the New York Department of Financial Services for the transaction and to close the transaction as soon as possible. Both parties have made substantial progress in preparing for the close and for the transition of employees and operations to support the business going forward.
About Sun Life Financial
Sun Life Financial is a leading international financial services organization providing a diverse range of protection and wealth accumulation products and services to individuals and corporate customers. Sun Life Financial and its partners have operations in key markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of March 31, 2013, the Sun Life Financial group of companies had total assets under management of $571 billion. For more information please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
Note to Editors: All figures in Canadian dollars.
SOURCE: Sun Life Financial Inc.
%CIK: 0001097362
For further information:
Media Relations Contact:
Frank Switzer
Vice-President
Corporate Communications
Tel: 416-979-4086
frank.switzer@sunlife.com
Investor Relations Contact:
Phil Malek
Vice-President
Investor Relations
Tel: 416-979-4198
investor.relations@sunlife.com
CO: Sun Life Financial Inc.
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