---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-067551"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AFL"
cik: "0000004977"
company_name: "AFLAC INC"
filed_at: "2026-05-28T20:35:43+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T20:39:28.014140+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aflac issues ¥65.9B in senior notes across four tranches; proceeds for general purposes

## Summary
- Issued ¥3.1B of 2.117% notes due 2029, ¥41.8B of 2.802% notes due 2031, ¥13.1B of 3.123% notes due 2033, and ¥7.9B of 3.482% notes due 2036.
- Total aggregate principal amount of ¥65.9 billion; notes are senior unsecured obligations ranking equally with existing unsecured senior debt.
- Interest payable semi-annually in arrears on May 28 and November 28, starting November 28, 2026; notes callable after par call dates.
- Net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes.
- Underwriting agreement with Mizuho, SMBC Nikko, Morgan Stanley, and MUFG as representatives; notes offered via existing shelf registration.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-067551
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AFL
- cik: 0000004977
- company_name: AFLAC INC
- filed_at: 2026-05-28T20:35:43+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4977/000110465926067551/0001104659-26-067551-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4977/000110465926067551/tm2614650d1_8k.htm

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