Will Aflac Inc. stop trading its shares?

No, Aflac Inc. will continue to trade its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The delisting is only from the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).

When will the delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange take effect?

The delisting from the TSE is expected to be effective in October 2019, pending approval from the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Why is Aflac delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange?

This 8-K filing states that the Board of Directors has authorized the application for voluntary delisting, but it does not provide specific reasons for the decision.

Will this delisting impact my ability to buy or sell Aflac shares?

For investors trading on the NYSE, there should be no impact on their ability to buy or sell Aflac shares. Shares will continue to be available on the NYSE.

AFL 8-K SEC Disclosure — Aug 14, 2019

Summary

Aflac Incorporated announced on August 13, 2019, that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to file an application for the voluntary delisting of its common shares from the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). This move is expected to be completed in October 2019, pending TSE approval. The company has emphasized that this delisting will not impact the trading of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), where they will continue to be listed and actively traded.

Key Highlights

1Aflac Incorporated is voluntarily delisting its common shares from the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE).
2The delisting is expected to become effective in October 2019, subject to TSE approval.
3This action will not affect Aflac's listing and trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
4The company's common shares will continue to be traded on the TSE until the delisting is finalized.
5The decision reflects a strategic move by the company's management, though specific reasons are not detailed in this filing.

AFLAC INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Aug 14, 2019)

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