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AFLAC INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 29, 2009)

Filed April 29, 2009For Securities:AFL

Summary

Aflac Incorporated filed an 8-K on April 29, 2009, to report its first-quarter 2009 financial results. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release dated April 29, 2009, which contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the period ending March 31, 2009. Investors should refer to this press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive information regarding Aflac's performance, including key financial metrics, segment results, and management's commentary on the quarter. While the 8-K itself is brief, the attached press release is the critical document for understanding Aflac's financial condition and results of operations for the first quarter of 2009. This period was marked by ongoing economic challenges, and Aflac's performance in this context is of significant interest to shareholders. The filing also notes that the information furnished in Exhibit 99.1 is not considered 'filed' for certain SEC purposes, which is standard for this type of disclosure.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aflac Incorporated disclosed its first-quarter 2009 financial results via an 8-K filing on April 29, 2009.
  • 2The core of the filing is the incorporation by reference of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated April 29, 2009, containing Q1 2009 earnings.
  • 3Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial details and operational performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.
  • 4The filing confirms the event date for reporting these results was April 28, 2009.
  • 5Standard legal disclaimers are included, stating the press release information is 'furnished' and not 'filed' under certain sections of the Exchange Act.
  • 6The Chief Accounting Officer, Ralph A. Rogers, Jr., signed the report on behalf of Aflac.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Aflac Incorporated's financial results for the first quarter of 2009. It primarily serves to attach and reference the company's press release detailing these results.

The detailed information regarding Aflac's first-quarter 2009 performance is contained within the press release dated April 29, 2009, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K report. You should review this press release for specific financial figures and management commentary.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data directly. Instead, it incorporates by reference the press release (Exhibit 99.1) where the Q1 2009 results are announced. The 8-K acts as the official notification and container for that press release.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, it means the company is providing the information to the SEC but it is generally not subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced. This is a common practice for earnings press releases.