Summary
Aflac Incorporated filed an 8-K report on October 28, 2009, to announce its third quarter 2009 financial results. The primary purpose of this filing was to incorporate by reference a press release, dated October 28, 2009, which details these results. Investors should refer to this press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the comprehensive breakdown of Aflac's performance during the third quarter of 2009. While the 8-K itself is largely procedural, the embedded press release contains the crucial financial information. Investors seeking to understand Aflac's operational and financial condition for the period will need to examine the contents of Exhibit 99.1. The filing also notes that the information in the press release is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of certain securities laws, a standard disclaimer for such incorporations.
Key Highlights
- 1Aflac Inc. announced its third quarter 2009 financial results via an 8-K filing dated October 28, 2009.
- 2The key financial details for the quarter are contained within a press release (Exhibit 99.1) attached to the 8-K.
- 3Investors are directed to review the press release for specific operational and financial performance metrics.
- 4The filing is primarily a mechanism to formally present the earnings release to the SEC.
- 5Standard disclaimer language is included, stating that the press release information is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.