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Aflac amends restricted stock agreements and bylaws; lowers US retirement vesting hurdle to 10 yrs at age 55
AFLAC INC
- Board amended US restricted stock forms, reducing retirement service requirement from 15 to 10 years after age 55.
- Amendments clarify forfeiture of performance shares if performance goals not met or deemed unattainable by Compensation Committee.
- Japan form unchanged: retirement definition remains voluntary termination after age 60.
- Amendments applied retroactively to outstanding performance-based restricted stock grants made on Feb 11, 2021.
- Bylaws amended to remove board age limits, clarify Executive Committee composition, and allow CEO to appoint certain officers.