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AFLAC INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 27, 2011)

Filed July 27, 2011For Securities:AFL

Summary

Aflac Incorporated filed an 8-K on July 27, 2011, to report its financial results for the second quarter of 2011. This filing primarily serves to furnish the company's press release dated July 27, 2011, which contains the detailed financial and operational performance for the quarter. Investors should refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific figures and commentary. The report indicates that the information provided is for informational purposes and is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into other filings, unless specifically referenced. The key takeaway for investors is that this 8-K is a gateway to understanding Aflac's Q2 2011 performance as detailed in their press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aflac Incorporated filed an 8-K on July 27, 2011, reporting its second quarter 2011 financial results.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release dated July 27, 2011, detailing the company's Q2 2011 performance.
  • 3This 8-K filing itself does not contain detailed financial data but directs investors to Exhibit 99.1 (the press release).
  • 4Information furnished in this 8-K (via Exhibit 99.1) is generally not considered 'filed' for legal liability under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, unless specifically incorporated into other filings.
  • 5The filing includes standard corporate information such as the company's name, SEC file number, and principal executive office address.
  • 6June Howard, Senior Vice President, Financial Services and Chief Accounting Officer, signed the report on behalf of Aflac Incorporated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Aflac Incorporated's financial results for the second quarter of 2011. It serves as an announcement and provides a link to the detailed press release where these results are laid out.

The actual Q2 2011 financial results are detailed in the press release dated July 27, 2011, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific financial performance data and commentary.

According to the filing's text, the information included or incorporated in this report via Exhibit 99.1 is furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference in other filings, unless specifically referenced.

This 8-K filing itself does not list specific financial metrics. It directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), which would contain the detailed financial figures such as revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other operational highlights for the second quarter of 2011.