| U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Washington, DC 20549 |
| Notice
of Exempt Solicitation Submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g) |
| 1. Name of the Registrant: |
|
The MONY Group Inc. |
| 2. Name of persons relying on exemption: |
|
Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. and Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund |
| 3. Address of persons relying on exemption: |
|
6410 Poplar Ave., Suite 900, Memphis, TN 38119 |
| 4. Written materials. The following written materials are attached: |
| Exhibit 1: Press Release dated February 23, 2004 |