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AFLAC INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 25, 2016)

Filed February 25, 2016For Securities:AFL

Summary

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) filed an 8-K on February 25, 2016, to disclose adjustments made to its financial statements related to foreign currency translation of income tax accounts. These adjustments, identified during the finalization of the Form 10-K, primarily impacted shareholders' equity and returns on equity. While these are primarily accounting adjustments, investors should note the impact on key balance sheet and performance metrics.

Key Highlights

  • 1Aflac adjusted its foreign currency translation for income tax accounts as part of finalizing its 2015 Form 10-K.
  • 2Shareholders' equity was revised upward from $17.4 billion to $17.7 billion as of December 31, 2015.
  • 3Shareholders' equity per share increased from $40.96 to $41.73 at December 31, 2015.
  • 4The annualized return on shareholders' equity for Q4 2015 was slightly revised downward from 16.9% to 16.7%.
  • 5Operating return on average shareholders' equity for Q4 2015 was revised from 19.4% to 19.2%.
  • 6Operating return on average shareholders' equity for the full year 2015 was revised from 20.4% to 20.2% (excluding the impact of the yen).

Frequently Asked Questions

The changes were due to adjustments in the translation of foreign currency for Aflac's income tax accounts, identified as the company finalized its annual financial statements (Form 10-K).

Shareholders' equity increased by $300 million, from $17.4 billion to $17.7 billion as of December 31, 2015. This also resulted in an increase in shareholders' equity per share from $40.96 to $41.73.

Yes, the reported returns on equity saw slight decreases. The annualized return on shareholders' equity for Q4 2015 was revised from 16.9% to 16.7%. The operating return on average shareholders' equity for Q4 2015 and the full year 2015 (excluding yen impact) were also revised downwards by 0.2% each.

The adjustments primarily involve accounting corrections related to currency translation. While they impact reported equity and returns, the increases in equity suggest a slightly stronger reported balance sheet. Investors should consider these within the context of Aflac's overall financial performance and risk profile.