Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Aflac Incorporated
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: August 12, 2014
Reporting Period: Specific event date of August 12, 2014
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity data. The document is a current report regarding corporate governance amendments.
Material Changes
The Board of Directors voted to amend Article II, Section 2 of the Company's Bylaws. The amendment reduces the threshold of votes required for shareholders to request a special meeting of shareholders from 100% to 25%. This change became effective on August 12, 2014.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The sole purpose is to disclose the bylaw amendment.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The shareholder threshold to call a special meeting has been lowered from 100% to 25%.
- The amendment to the Bylaws was effective immediately on August 12, 2014.
- The full text of the amendment is attached as Exhibit 3.1.