AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) holder Japan Post trims stake via trust sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AFLAC Inc. shareholder Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., through an affiliated trust structure, reported open-market sales of 21,500 shares of AFLAC common stock. The transactions on April 6, 2026 were executed at weighted average prices around $110 per share. Following these sales, entities tied to Japan Post indirectly held 51,913,300 AFLAC shares. The shares are held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust, with multiple parties, including Japan Post, potentially deemed beneficial owners while expressly disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interests.

Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1

Net Seller: 21,500 shares ($2,372,268)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.

Role 10% Owner

Sold 21,500 shs ($2.37M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	21,155	$110.33	$2.33M
Sale	Common Stock	345	$110.83	$38K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 51,913,645 shares (Indirect, See footnote)

Footnotes (1)

1. The price reported represents the weighted average price of shares of Common Stock of Aflac Inc. (the "Issuer") sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $109.80 to $110.80 per share. The reporting person will provide to the Issuer, or the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, upon request, information regarding the number of shares sold at each price within the range. The reported securities are held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation ("J&A Holdings"), in its capacity as the trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust (the "Trust"). General Incorporated Association J&A Alliance ("General Incorporated"), Kenji Sano and Tetsuya Numaguchi each may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by J&A Holdings (in its capacity as trustee of the Trust) because (i) General Incorporated owns J&A Holdings and (ii) Kenji Sano and Tetsuya Numaguchi each own 50% of the equity interests in General Incorporated. Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. ("Japan Post") may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of common stock owned directly by J&A Holdings, in its capacity as the trustee of the Trust, due to its role as the sole settlor and beneficiary of the Trust. Each of General Incorporated, Kenji Sano, Tetsuya Numaguchi and Japan Post expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. The price reported represents the weighted average price of shares of Common Stock of the Issuer sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $110.805 to $110.84 per share. The reporting person will provide to the Issuer, or the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, upon request, information regarding the number of shares sold at each price within the range.

Key Figures

Shares sold: 21,500 shares Weighted average sale price (block 1): $110.33 per share Weighted average sale price (block 2): $110.83 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 21,500 shares Total AFLAC common stock sold on April 6, 2026

Weighted average sale price (block 1) $110.33 per share Common stock sales within $109.80–$110.80 range

Weighted average sale price (block 2) $110.83 per share Common stock sales within $110.805–$110.84 range

Shares held after transactions 51,913,300 shares Indirect AFLAC holdings following April 6, 2026 sales

Transaction code S (sale) Open-market or private sale of common stock

Key Terms

open-market sale, weighted average price, beneficially own, pecuniary interest, +1 more

5 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

weighted average price financial

"The price reported represents the weighted average price of shares"

Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.

beneficially own financial

"each may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by J&A Holdings"

Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.

pecuniary interest financial

"expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest"

trustee financial

"J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation ("J&A Holdings"), in its capacity as the trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust"

A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2-3-1, OTEMACHI, CHIYODA-KU

(Street)

TOKYO 100-8791

(City) (State) (Zip)

JAPAN

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AFLAC INC [ AFL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/06/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/06/2026		S		21,155	D	$110.33(1)	51,913,645	I	See footnote(2)
Common Stock	04/06/2026		S		345	D	$110.83(3)	51,913,300	I	See footnote(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported represents the weighted average price of shares of Common Stock of Aflac Inc. (the "Issuer") sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $109.80 to $110.80 per share. The reporting person will provide to the Issuer, or the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, upon request, information regarding the number of shares sold at each price within the range.

2. The reported securities are held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation ("J&A Holdings"), in its capacity as the trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust (the "Trust"). General Incorporated Association J&A Alliance ("General Incorporated"), Kenji Sano and Tetsuya Numaguchi each may be deemed to beneficially own the securities held by J&A Holdings (in its capacity as trustee of the Trust) because (i) General Incorporated owns J&A Holdings and (ii) Kenji Sano and Tetsuya Numaguchi each own 50% of the equity interests in General Incorporated. Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. ("Japan Post") may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of common stock owned directly by J&A Holdings, in its capacity as the trustee of the Trust, due to its role as the sole settlor and beneficiary of the Trust. Each of General Incorporated, Kenji Sano, Tetsuya Numaguchi and Japan Post expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein.

3. The price reported represents the weighted average price of shares of Common Stock of the Issuer sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $110.805 to $110.84 per share. The reporting person will provide to the Issuer, or the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, upon request, information regarding the number of shares sold at each price within the range.

	/s/ Nobuyasu Kato, Rep. Exec. Officer and Executive Vice President of Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.	04/08/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Japan Post Holdings report in this AFL (AFLAC) Form 4 filing?

Japan Post Holdings, as a large AFLAC shareholder, reported open-market sales of 21,500 shares of AFLAC common stock on April 6, 2026. The transactions occurred around $110 per share through an affiliated trust structure that holds the position indirectly.

At what prices were the AFLAC (AFL) shares sold in this insider transaction?

The filing shows weighted average sale prices near $110 per AFLAC share. One block averaged $110.33 within a $109.80–$110.80 range, and another averaged $110.83 within a $110.805–$110.84 range across multiple trades.

How many AFLAC (AFL) shares remain held after Japan Post’s reported sales?

After the reported sales, entities associated with Japan Post indirectly held 51,913,300 AFLAC common shares. These shares are owned directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust, with several parties potentially deemed beneficial owners.

Who actually holds the AFLAC (AFL) shares referenced in Japan Post’s Form 4?

The AFLAC shares are held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. General Incorporated Association J&A Alliance, Kenji Sano, Tetsuya Numaguchi, and Japan Post may be deemed beneficial owners through their interests in the trust structure.

Does Japan Post fully own the AFLAC (AFL) shares reported in this filing?

Japan Post may be deemed a beneficial owner of AFLAC shares held by the trust because it is the sole settlor and beneficiary. However, Japan Post and the related parties expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of their pecuniary interests.

What type of transaction is reported for AFLAC (AFL) in this Form 4?

The Form 4 reports open-market sales of AFLAC common stock, coded as "S" transactions. These are straightforward stock sales executed in the market, not option exercises, gifts, tax withholdings, or derivative-related conversions, according to the transaction descriptions provided.