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AFLAC INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 1, 2016)

Filed February 1, 2016For Securities:AFL

Summary

Aflac Incorporated filed an 8-K report on February 1, 2016, to furnish its press release dated the same day, which disclosed its fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it serves as the official filing mechanism for the press release, which contains the operational and financial condition updates for the period ending January 31, 2016. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific performance metrics, earnings per share, revenue figures, and management's commentary on the company's performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aflac Incorporated officially filed its 8-K report on February 1, 2016.
  • 2The 8-K report is used to furnish a press release detailing fourth-quarter and full-year 2015 financial results.
  • 3The press release was dated February 1, 2016, and is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K filing.
  • 4The filing pertains to the financial results for the period ending January 31, 2016.
  • 5Information furnished in this 8-K is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated by reference.
  • 6Investors need to consult Exhibit 99.1 for the actual financial performance data and operational highlights.
  • 7The report signifies Aflac's compliance with disclosure requirements for material events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially submit Aflac Incorporated's press release dated February 1, 2016, which contains their financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2015.

The detailed financial results, including earnings, revenue, and other key performance indicators for the fourth quarter and full year 2015, are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

According to General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information furnished in this report (Exhibit 99.1) is generally not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor incorporated by reference, unless Aflac specifically states so in a subsequent filing.

These financial results cover the fourth quarter of 2015 and the full fiscal year 2015, with the reporting period ending on January 31, 2016.