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Japan Post-related trust cuts AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) holding by 19,600 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AFLAC INC large shareholder associated with Japan Post reported indirect open‑market sales of 19,600 shares of Common Stock. The sales were executed through J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation, acting as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust, at weighted average prices around $110 per share. After these transactions, the trust continued to hold 51,954,900 AFLAC shares indirectly for the reporting structure, indicating only a small reduction in its overall position.

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Insider Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.
Role 10% Owner
Sold 19,600 shs ($2.15M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 13,993 $109.72 $1.54M
Sale Common Stock 5,607 $110.17 $618K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 51,960,507 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 $109.02 to $110.02 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 $110.03 to $110.39 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.
Total shares sold 19,600 shares Two open-market sales of AFLAC Common Stock
First block sold 13,993 shares at $109.72 Weighted average price; trades ranged $109.02–$110.02
Second block sold 5,607 shares at $110.17 Weighted average price; trades ranged $110.03–$110.39
Shares held after transactions 51,954,900 shares Indirect holdings following the second reported sale
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.
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 ("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.
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.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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)
TOKYO100-8791

(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)
DirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock04/01/2026S13,993D$109.72(1)51,960,507ISee footnote(2)
Common Stock04/01/2026S5,607D$110.17(3)51,954,900ISee 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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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 $109.02 to $110.02 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 $110.03 to $110.39 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.04/03/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider activity did AFL (AFLAC INC) report in this Form 4?

AFLAC INC reported that an entity associated with Japan Post sold 19,600 shares of AFLAC Common Stock in open-market transactions. The sales were made indirectly through a trust structure and reduced, but did not substantially change, the overall share position held for that structure.

Who actually sold the AFLAC shares linked to Japan Post in this filing?

The reported shares are held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. Several parties, including Japan Post, may be deemed to beneficially own these securities through this structure, while expressly disclaiming ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.

How many AFLAC shares were sold and at what prices in this Form 4?

Two open-market sales totaled 19,600 AFLAC Common shares. One block of 13,993 shares used a weighted average price of $109.72, and another 5,607 shares used $110.17, with each block executed across multiple trades within narrow price ranges around those averages.

How many AFLAC shares remain held after these Japan Post-related sales?

Following the reported transactions, 51,954,900 AFLAC Common shares remained held indirectly through the trust structure. This indicates the 19,600 shares sold represent a small fraction of the total position associated with the reporting arrangement disclosed in this Form 4.

Were the AFLAC insider sales by Japan Post direct or indirect holdings?

The sales involved indirect holdings. The reported securities are owned directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust, with Japan Post and others potentially deemed beneficial owners through this structure, subject to their explicit beneficial ownership disclaimers.

What do the weighted average prices in the AFL Form 4 mean for investors?

The filing reports weighted average sale prices rather than listing each individual trade. For example, one block’s average price reflects many trades between $109.02 and $110.02, summarizing execution levels while allowing regulators or the issuer to request detailed trade-by-trade data if needed.