PX14A6G

                     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 April 30, 2004.

EX-99

                                                                    Exhibit 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       For further information, contact:
                                            Arthur B. Crozier
                                            Innisfree M&A Incorporated
                                            (212) 750-5833

          SOUTHEASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT DEMANDS THAT AXA/MONY DISCLOSE
                  INFORMATION REGARDING ARBITRAGE OF AXA BONDS

     o    Reiterates Robert Devlin as Superior Alternative

Memphis, Tennessee, April 30, 2004 - Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.
("Southeastern"), investment advisor to Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund
("Longleaf"), today issued a statement calling on MONY and AXA to disclose
information in their possession as to how much MONY stock was owned by
arbitrageurs and other speculators holding long positions in AXA's convertible
debt security ("ORANs") both at the time MONY decided to postpone the
shareholders meeting (the "Meeting") called to vote on the AXA/MONY transaction,
and as of the new record date. The decision to set a new record date for the
postponed Meeting permits such speculators to vote on the transaction which, if
approved, could produce substantial profits for investors with ORAN long
positions. The ORANs, which are convertible into AXA stock only if the MONY
transaction occurs, were issued by AXA to finance its takeover of MONY.

"We consider it hypocritical for AXA and MONY to attack MONY shareholders who
may be short the ORANs, when MONY changed the record date knowing it would
permit voting by speculators who bought MONY shares in order to protect their
ORAN investment," said Staley Cates, President of Southeastern and Co-Portfolio
Manager of Longleaf, which have never held any position, long or short, in the
ORANs.

Southeastern stated that court papers filed in Delaware revealed that MONY's
management changed the record date with the knowledge that certain investors
holding long positions in ORANs were purchasing MONY stock, and that management
had been advised that such holders would likely support the transaction in order
to lock in their gain on their investment in the ORANs. "Rather than question
the motives of major long-term shareholders who have carefully analyzed the
merger on its merits, " said Cates, "I'd like management to reveal whatever they
know about how many MONY shareholders as of the new record date are long AXA's
bonds, and how many of these holders were in place when they made the decision
to change the record date." Cates expressed frustration as a long-term MONY
shareholder that, by postponing the Meeting and changing the record date, the
MONY Board and management effectively turned over the company's fate to
speculators primarily interested in protecting their ORAN investment. "If you
are a long-term shareholder focused on protecting the value of your MONY
investment, you need to realize that MONY turned this into an arb battle when it
changed the record date," said Cates.

As far as Southeastern's interest in the transaction, Cates commented,
"Southeastern has not acquired for itself, its clients (including Longleaf), or
any of its affiliates a position, long or short, in AXA's bonds. Our interests
are 100% aligned with other MONY long-term shareholders." Southeastern stated
that it continues to oppose the transaction, and called recent changes to the
merger agreement "cosmetic."

Southeastern also stated its view that MONY's continuing to operate as an
independent company with changes in senior management is preferable to AXA's
inadequate bid, and reiterated that Robert M. Devlin, former Chairman and CEO of
American General, has stated his willingness to serve as CEO of MONY if
requested to do so by MONY's Board. "AXA calls our recommendation to change
management a `leap of faith,' then acknowledges that the current management team
has generated returns on equity (ROE's) of close to 0% in 2003. Our leap of
faith that Bob Devlin could bring the ROE from less than 1% to somewhere nearer
the industry average of 10% is more like a leap off the curb and onto the
street," said Cates. Southeastern stated that MONY wants to avoid a referendum
on Mike Roth's management, so they sought and received permission from the SEC
to exclude Longleaf's shareholder proposal at the annual meeting. "If the
transaction is voted down," said Cates, "we will still recommend a change of
senior management to the Board, and encourage other shareholders to do the same.
In fact, the real leap of faith here comes in counting on MONY's Board of
Directors to make the right decision. In view of all that has happened,
especially management's comments that MONY is doomed if the AXA transaction is
not approved, we believe the Board should be receptive to the idea of a change
in senior management if the transaction is voted down."

Considering the potentially large impact arbitrageurs and speculators could have
on the vote, Southeastern emphasized the importance that long-term MONY
shareholders protect their interests by voting AGAINST the merger. Southeastern
recommends that shareholders vote against the transaction, despite recent
changes to the merger agreement, because it believes:

o    THE PURCHASE PRICE IS STILL TOO LOW - Adding a $0.33 to $0.35 per share
     dividend to the $31 purchase price is an insulting gesture. Southeastern
     believes the value of MONY, if properly managed, should well exceed the
     merger price.

o    MANAGEMENT'S PAYOFF IS TOO HIGH - Despite adjustments made following
     shareholder opposition and a court finding that management compensation was
     "unusually high," Southeastern still views management's payout as
     excessive, especially in light of management's poor performance.

o    ISS CONTINUES TO RECOMMEND A VOTE AGAINST - Institutional Shareholder
     Services, the nation's leading independent proxy advisory firm, has
     considered recent amendments to the merger agreement and has confirmed its
     recommendation that shareholders vote against the deal.

o    THERE ARE BETTER ALTERNATIVES - As stated above, Southeastern believes that
     if the AXA deal is voted down, the underlying value of the MONY franchise
     can be realized by a new, shareholder-oriented management team led by
     Robert M. Devlin, the former Chairman and CEO of American General Corp, who
     has indicated his willingness to serve if called on by MONY's Board. If the
     AXA merger is rejected, Southeastern will encourage the MONY Board to
     consider a change in MONY senior management.

                ABOUT SOUTHEASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT AND LONGLEAF
                            PARTNERS SMALL-CAP FUND

Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. is an investment management firm with over
$25 billion in client assets under management at December 31, 2003, including
approximately $12 billion in the three Longleaf Partners Funds: Longleaf
Partners Fund, Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, and Longleaf Partners
International Fund. Southeastern was established in 1975, and the first of the
Longleaf Partners Funds was launched in 1987. Southeastern has sole or shared
voting authority over 2,348,300 shares of MONY, or approximately 4.6% of the
company. Included in the 4.6% are 2,089,600 shares owned by Longleaf Partners
Small-Cap Fund.

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