Japan Post Holdings (AFL) entity sells 16,300 AFLAC shares in open market
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., a ten percent owner of AFLAC Inc (AFL), reported indirect open-market sales of a total of 16,300 shares of AFLAC common stock on June 4, 2026. The sales were executed in two transactions at weighted average prices of $115.34 and $116.08 per share.
According to the footnotes, the shares are held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust, and multiple parties, including Japan Post, may be deemed to beneficially own the securities, while each expressly disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 16,300 shares ($1,883,268)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.
Role
null
Sold
16,300 shs ($1.88M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 11,940 | $115.34 | $1.38M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 4,360 | $116.08 | $506K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 51,236,795 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (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 $114.815 to $115.81 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 $115.82 to $116.61 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: 16,300 shares
Weighted avg sale price 1: $115.34 per share
Weighted avg sale price 2: $116.08 per share
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5 metrics
Shares sold
16,300 shares
Total AFLAC common stock sold in open-market transactions on June 4, 2026
Weighted avg sale price 1
$115.34 per share
Weighted average price for one sale of AFLAC common stock
Weighted avg sale price 2
$116.08 per share
Weighted average price for the second sale of AFLAC common stock
Price range 1
$114.815–$115.81 per share
Range of individual trade prices in one transaction
Price range 2
$115.82–$116.61 per share
Range of individual trade prices in the other transaction
Key Terms
weighted average price, beneficially own, pecuniary interest, trustee, +1 more
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weighted average price financial
"The price reported represents the weighted average price of shares of Common Stock"
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
"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 therein"
trustee financial
"held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation 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.
ten percent owner financial
"Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. is reported as a ten percent owner of AFLAC INC"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Japan Post Holdings report in AFL (AFLAC Inc)?
Japan Post Holdings reported selling 16,300 shares of AFLAC common stock. The open-market sales occurred on June 4, 2026, through an entity acting as trustee of a trust structure, at weighted average prices around $115–$116 per share.