---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-061314"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AFL"
cik: "0000004977"
company_name: "AFLAC INC"
filed_at: "2026-05-14T21:11:06+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T21:12:35.918684+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aflac issues $500M of 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036 for general corporate purposes

## Summary
- Issued $500M aggregate principal of 5.150% Senior Notes maturing May 14, 2036.
- Interest payable semi-annually on May 14 and Nov 14, starting Nov 14, 2026.
- Net proceeds used for general corporate purposes.
- Goldman Sachs, Mizuho, SMBC Nikko, and Wells Fargo acted as representatives of underwriters.
- Notes redeemable at Treasury rate plus 15 bps prior to Feb 14, 2036; at par thereafter.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-061314
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AFL
- cik: 0000004977
- company_name: AFLAC INC
- filed_at: 2026-05-14T21:11:06+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4977/000110465926061314/0001104659-26-061314-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4977/000110465926061314/tm2614650d1_8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001104659-26-061314.txt

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