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March 17, 2017
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
First, let me thank you for putting your faith, confidence and resources in Aflac
Incorporated. It is my pleasure to invite you to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders on Monday, May 1, 2017, where you can hear about Aflac Incorporated’s
recent business performance and strategy for the future.
In addition, I encourage you to review the enclosed proxy materials and Aflac
Incorporated’s 2016 Year in Review and Annual Report on Form 10-K to learn more
about your company and our latest achievements. Then please vote your shares,
even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting. We want to be sure your shares are
represented.
Looking back on the Company’s sixty-two years in business, our founding principles
are as relevant today as they were in 1955. At that time, John Amos, the Company’s
principal founder, was joined by his brothers, Paul and Bill, as they set out to establish
a company focused on insurance products that would help ease the financial burden of
getting sick or injured. Their vision and dedication laid the groundwork for an incredibly
rewarding six decades of growing the business and touching millions of lives. In 2016,
we made significant strides in advancing our vision of
offering high-quality voluntary
products, solutions and service through diverse distribution outlets, building upon our
market-leading position to drive long-term, sustainable shareholder value.
Our Company has always managed our business for the long term while remaining
laser-focused on meeting our more immediate financial objectives. Our activities are
centered on protecting policyholders, growing our business and driving shareholder
value. By delivering on our promise to be there when our policyholders need us most
and running our business The Aflac Way, we’ve gained the trust of more than 50
million people worldwide who count on us to pay claims fairly and promptly.
As we look ahead, delivering on our promise will remain our priority because that is
not only what sets our Company apart, it’s who we are. Thank you again for your faith,
confidence and investment in Aflac Incorporated.
Sincerely,
Daniel P. Amos
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
AFLAC INCORPORATED
2017 PROXY STATEMENT