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AFLAC INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 28, 2009)

Filed October 28, 2009For Securities:AFL

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aflac's third quarter 2009 financial results are detailed in a press release dated October 28, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally submit Aflac's third quarter 2009 earnings press release to the SEC, making those results publicly available in a structured format.

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial statements. It incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which holds the earnings information. Investors should consult that press release for the specifics.

According to the filing, the information in the press release is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically stated otherwise in a particular filing.