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Japan Post (AFL) trust entity records 28,800-share open-market sale in Aflac

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Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., reporting as a 10% owner of Aflac Inc., disclosed that shares of Aflac common stock were sold indirectly through J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation, acting as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. The filing reports two open-market sales on June 15, 2026: 28,102 shares at a weighted average price of $117.15 per share and 698 shares at a weighted average price of $117.87 per share, executed within stated price ranges. The securities are held by the trust, and Japan Post, related entities, and individuals may be deemed to beneficially own these shares but expressly disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.

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Insider Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.
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Sold 28,800 shs ($3.37M)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 28,102 $117.15 $3.29M
Sale Common Stock 698 $117.87 $82K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 50,986,633 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 $116.775 to $117.775 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 $117.78 to $118.105 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.
Shares sold (larger trade) 28,102 shares Open-market sale of Aflac common stock on June 15, 2026
Weighted average price (larger trade) $117.15 per share Sale price range $116.775–$117.775
Shares sold (smaller trade) 698 shares Open-market sale of Aflac common stock on June 15, 2026
Weighted average price (smaller trade) $117.87 per share Sale price range $117.78–$118.105
Total shares sold 28,800 shares Net selling across two open-market transactions
Post-transaction holdings (one line) 50,986,633 shares Indirectly owned Aflac shares reported after one sale line
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.
trustee financial
"held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation ("J&A Holdings"), in its capacity as the trustee"
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"
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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)
06/15/2026
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 Stock06/15/2026S28,102D$117.15(1)50,986,633ISee footnote(2)
Common Stock06/15/2026S698D$117.87(3)50,985,935ISee 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 $116.775 to $117.775 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 $117.78 to $118.105 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/ Yuki Takemura, Senior General Manager, as attorney-in-fact for Nobuyasu Kato06/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Japan Post report in AFL (Aflac Inc.) stock?

Japan Post reported indirect open-market sales of Aflac common stock held via a trust. On June 15, 2026, 28,102 shares and 698 shares were sold in two transactions at weighted average prices around $117 per share.

How many AFL (Aflac) shares were sold in this Form 4 by the Japan Post-related trust?

The filing shows total sales of 28,800 Aflac common shares across two transactions. One trade covered 28,102 shares and another 698 shares, both reported as indirect holdings through J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust.

At what prices were the AFL (Aflac) shares sold in the Japan Post Form 4?

The 28,102-share sale used a weighted average price of $117.15 within a $116.775–$117.775 range. The 698-share sale used a weighted average price of $117.87 within a $117.78–$118.105 range, reflecting multiple trades throughout the day.

Who actually holds the AFL shares reported in Japan Post’s Form 4?

The reported Aflac shares are held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. Japan Post and related entities may be deemed beneficial owners through their roles but expressly disclaim beneficial ownership except for any pecuniary interest.

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

Japan Post may be deemed to beneficially own the 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 except to the extent of any pecuniary interest they hold.