Japan Post trust trims AFLAC (AFL) stake with 48,500-share sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AFLAC Inc. insider filings show that shares were sold indirectly through a trust structure associated with Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. On June 11, 2026, entities tied to the J&A Alliance Trust conducted open-market sales totaling 48,500 shares of AFLAC common stock.
The trades were executed at weighted average prices within ranges from $116.31 to $118.17 per share. After these transactions, the filing reports 51,093,967 shares of AFLAC common stock indirectly held, indicating that the sale represents a small portion of the reported position.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 48,500 shares ($5,684,138)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.
Role
null
Sold
48,500 shs ($5.68M)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 22,268 | $116.62 | $2.60M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 26,232 | $117.69 | $3.09M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 51,093,967 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 $116.31 to $117.31 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 $117.32 to $118.17 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
Total shares sold: 48,500 shares
Tranche 1 shares: 26,232 shares
Tranche 1 weighted average price: $116.62 per share
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Total shares sold
48,500 shares
Indirect open-market sales on June 11, 2026
Tranche 1 shares
26,232 shares
Common Stock sale, indirect ownership
Tranche 1 weighted average price
$116.62 per share
Executed within $116.31–$117.31 range
Tranche 2 shares
22,268 shares
Common Stock sale, indirect ownership
Tranche 2 weighted average price
$117.69 per share
Executed within $117.32–$118.17 range
Post-transaction holdings
51,093,967 shares
Indirectly held AFLAC common stock after sales
Price range tranche 1
$116.31–$117.31 per share
Weighted average price disclosure footnote
Price range tranche 2
$117.32–$118.17 per share
Weighted average price disclosure footnote
Key Terms
weighted average price, beneficially own, trustee, pecuniary interest, +1 more
5 terms
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
"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.
trustee financial
"held directly by 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.
pecuniary interest financial
"expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein."
settlor and beneficiary financial
"due to its role as the sole settlor and beneficiary of the Trust."
FAQ
What did the AFL (AFLAC Inc.) Form 4 filed by Japan Post Holdings report?
The Form 4 reports indirect open-market sales of AFLAC common stock by entities tied to the J&A Alliance Trust totaling 48,500 shares on June 11, 2026, at weighted average prices between $116.31 and $118.17 per share.
Were the AFL (AFLAC Inc.) insider sales made directly by Japan Post Holdings?
No, the reported securities are held by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. Japan Post Holdings and related parties may be deemed beneficial owners through this structure, while disclaiming beneficial ownership beyond their pecuniary interests.