SEC Form 13F Information Table Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F Information Table submitted by Alphabet Inc. for the reporting period ending December 31, 2017. The document discloses equity securities held by the company that are subject to reporting requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940. It does not contain Alphabet's own financial performance data (revenue, profit, etc.) but rather details its investment portfolio.
Key Financial Metrics and Portfolio Holdings
The filing lists specific equity positions held by Alphabet Inc. as of the reporting date. The table below summarizes the disclosed holdings:
| Issuer Name | Title of Class | Shares Held | Value ($000s) | Voting Authority (Sole) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arris Intl Inc | SHS | 9,703,500 | 249,283 | 9,703,500 |
| Snap Inc | CL A | 2,618,548 | 38,257 | 2,618,548 |
| Cloudera Inc | COM | 1,415,227 | 23,380 | 1,415,227 |
| Spero Therapeutics Inc | COM | 1,112,473 | 13,072 | 1,112,473 |
| Denali Therapeutics Inc | COM | 566,666 | 8,863 | 566,666 |
| Arsanis Inc | COM | 451,362 | 34,556 | 451,362 |
| Square Inc | CL A | 29,400 | 1,019 | 29,400 |
| Twitter Inc | COM | 6,533 | 157 | 6,533 |
Note: Values are in thousands of dollars. All listed positions indicate "Sole" voting authority with no "Shared" or "None" authority reported for these specific lines.
Material Changes and Comparisons
The filing text provided does not contain data for the prior comparable period (e.g., September 30, 2017). Therefore, material changes in share counts or valuation versus the prior quarter cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This Form 13F is a regulatory disclosure of holdings and does not include management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or risk factors regarding Alphabet Inc.'s operations. The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Portfolio Scope: Verify if this table represents the complete list of reportable holdings or a partial excerpt, as Form 13F filings often contain hundreds of positions.
- Valuation Timing: Confirm that the values listed reflect the market price as of December 31, 2017, and do not reflect subsequent price movements.
- Voting Rights: Note that Alphabet reported sole voting authority for all listed positions, indicating direct control over these specific shares.
- Missing Data: Acknowledge that this filing does not provide Alphabet's own revenue, cash flow, or debt metrics; those are found in Form 10-K or 10-Q filings.