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AFLAC INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 27, 2010)

Filed July 27, 2010For Securities:AFL

Summary

Aflac Incorporated filed an 8-K on July 27, 2010, primarily to furnish its press release detailing the company's second quarter 2010 financial results. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to Exhibit 99.1, the press release, for this information. This filing serves as a notification mechanism for the release of quarterly earnings, a key event for investors seeking to understand the company's performance and financial condition. Investors should note that the information within the press release, while furnished via this 8-K, is not deemed 'filed' for certain legal purposes, meaning it's not automatically incorporated into broader SEC filings unless specifically referenced. Therefore, for a complete understanding of Aflac's Q2 2010 performance, a thorough review of the attached press release is essential.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aflac Incorporated filed an 8-K on July 27, 2010, reporting on its 2010 second quarter results.
  • 2The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish the company's press release dated July 27, 2010 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3This press release contains the detailed financial results for Aflac's 2010 second quarter.
  • 4The filing adheres to regulations for reporting quarterly earnings.
  • 5Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes unless specifically referenced.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for comprehensive Q2 2010 financial and operational details.
  • 7The Chief Accounting Officer, Ralph A. Rogers, Jr., signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide access to Aflac Incorporated's financial results for the second quarter of 2010, which were released via a press release on July 27, 2010.

The detailed financial results for Aflac's 2010 second quarter are located in the press release dated July 27, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

According to the filing, the information included in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) is furnished and generally not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless the company specifically incorporates it by reference into another filing.

The 'Event Date' of July 26, 2010, likely refers to the date the information or event (the earnings announcement) was finalized or ready. The 'Filed Date' of July 27, 2010, is the actual date Aflac submitted this report to the SEC.