Aflac Incorporated Announces 16.0% Increase in the First Quarter 2025 Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 2, 2024 — Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) has declared a first quarter dividend of $0.58 per share, which will be payable on March 3, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 19, 2025. This marks a 16.0% increase over the fourth quarter dividend that was previously declared.
Daniel P. Amos, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aflac Incorporated, expressed satisfaction with the Board’s decision to raise the first quarter 2025 dividend. “We treasure our record of 42 consecutive years of dividend increases, and our dividend history is underpinned by the strength of our capital and cash flows,” he stated. Amos emphasized the company’s primary responsibilities to fulfill the promises made to policyholders while also acknowledging the significance of prudent liquidity and capital management to their shareholders.
As an integral part of the community, Aflac Incorporated is committed to maintaining robust capital ratios for the benefit of policyholders while balancing that strength with strategic capital allocation. The assurance of financial stability remains a priority for the company.
About Aflac Incorporated
Aflac Incorporated, listed on the NYSE as AFL, is a Fortune 500 company that has provided financial protection and peace of mind for nearly seven decades to millions of policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the United States and Japan. In the U.S., Aflac is recognized as the leading provider of supplemental health insurance products. Meanwhile, in Japan, Aflac Life Insurance Japan stands out as the foremost provider of cancer and medical insurance based on the number of policies in force.
The company takes pride in its commitment to policyholders during their times of need and its consistent recognition in various prestigious lists. Aflac has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for 18 consecutive years and has appeared on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 23 years. Furthermore, the company is featured in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year and has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the last decade.
Forward-Looking Information
Aflac Incorporated provides forward-looking statements in accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which offers a “safe harbor” for companies providing prospective information, so long as these statements are accompanied by meaningful cautionary remarks that identify crucial factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations outlined in those statements.
It is essential for readers to consider several factors, alongside those mentioned, which could impact actual results. These include challenging conditions in global capital markets and the economy, inflation, the creditworthiness of financial institutions, and fluctuations in interest rates, among other potential risks and uncertainties. Aflac is dedicated to providing comprehensive updates and maintaining transparency regarding its operations and anticipated results.
