Aflac (NYSE: AFL) director receives 1,721-share stock grant under incentive plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KENNY THOMAS J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Aflac Inc. director Thomas J. Kenny received a grant of 1,721 shares of Common Stock as equity compensation. The award was made on May 4, 2026 under the Aflac Incorporated Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated February 14, 2017).

Following this grant, Kenny directly holds 14,959 shares of Aflac Common Stock, reflecting a routine, compensation-related increase in his ownership rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider KENNY THOMAS J

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,721	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,959 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity grant: 1,721 shares Holdings after transaction: 14,959 shares Transaction price: $0.00 per share +1 more

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Equity grant 1,721 shares Common Stock awarded May 4, 2026

Holdings after transaction 14,959 shares Direct Aflac Common Stock owned after grant

Transaction price $0.00 per share Indicates non-cash grant/award acquisition

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock

Key Terms

Long-Term Incentive Plan, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

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Long-Term Incentive Plan financial

"Granted under the Aflac Incorporated Long-Term Incentive Plan (as Amended and Restated February 14, 2017)."

A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock" and 1,721 shares granted as equity compensation."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition" for the 1,721-share transaction."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4) describing the director’s equity grant."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

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).

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^*

KENNY THOMAS J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AFLAC INCORPORATED

1932 WYNNTON ROAD

(Street)

COLUMBUS GEORGIA 31999

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026

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	05/04/2026		A		1,721(1)	A	$0	14,959	D

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. Granted under the Aflac Incorporated Long-Term Incentive Plan (as Amended and Restated February 14, 2017).

Remarks:

	By: Brooke R. Phillips For: Thomas J. Kenny	05/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did AFLAC INC (AFL) disclose about Thomas J. Kenny in this Form 4?

Aflac Inc. reported that director Thomas J. Kenny received 1,721 shares of Common Stock as an equity grant. The award was made on May 4, 2026 under the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan as part of his director compensation.

How many AFLAC INC (AFL) shares does Thomas J. Kenny hold after this grant?

After the May 4, 2026 equity grant, Thomas J. Kenny directly holds 14,959 shares of Aflac Common Stock. This total reflects his updated ownership position following the non-cash award reported in the Form 4 filing.

Was the AFLAC INC (AFL) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 shows a grant, not an open-market purchase. Transaction code “A” and a zero dollar price indicate Kenny received 1,721 shares as a grant or award under Aflac’s Long-Term Incentive Plan, rather than buying shares in the market.

Under what plan were the new AFLAC INC (AFL) shares granted to Thomas J. Kenny?

The shares were granted under the Aflac Incorporated Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated February 14, 2017. This plan provides equity-based compensation, and the Form 4 footnote specifically ties Kenny’s 1,721-share award to this program.

Does the AFLAC INC (AFL) Form 4 involve any derivative securities or option exercises?

No, the reported transaction involves only non-derivative Common Stock. The derivative summary is empty, and the single transaction is an “A” code grant of 1,721 shares, with no options, warrants, or other derivative exercises disclosed in this filing.