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AFLAC INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 17, 2009)

Filed December 17, 2009For Securities:AFL

Summary

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) filed an 8-K on December 17, 2009, to report the issuance of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.900% Senior Notes due 2039. This debt offering was conducted under the company's existing shelf registration statement and aims to provide capital for debt repayment and general corporate purposes. The notes are unsecured and rank equally with existing senior indebtedness, bearing a fixed interest rate payable semi-annually. Investors should note the long-term nature of this debt, with a maturity of 30 years. The company retains the option to redeem the notes under specific conditions. This issuance represents a strategic move by Aflac to manage its capital structure and ensure financial flexibility for future operations and debt obligations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aflac issued $400 million in 6.900% Senior Notes due 2039.
  • 2The net proceeds are intended for debt repayment and general corporate purposes.
  • 3The notes mature on December 17, 2039, indicating a long-term financing strategy.
  • 4Interest is set at a fixed rate of 6.900% per annum, payable semi-annually.
  • 5The notes are general unsecured obligations, ranking equally with other senior indebtedness.
  • 6The company has the option to redeem the notes under specified conditions.
  • 7The issuance was managed by underwriters Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this $400 million debt issuance is to raise capital for Aflac Incorporated to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes, providing financial flexibility.

The new Senior Notes have an aggregate principal amount of $400 million, a fixed interest rate of 6.900% per annum, and mature on December 17, 2039. Interest is paid semi-annually.

These 6.900% Senior Notes are general unsecured obligations of Aflac Incorporated and rank equally in right of payment with any of the company's existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.

Yes, Aflac has the option to redeem the notes in whole at any time or in part from time to time. The redemption price is based on the greater of 100% of the principal amount or the present value of remaining payments, plus accrued interest.