Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Principal Financial Group Inc for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The report was signed on November 7, 2014, by Michael Roughton, Vice President. It is a combination report covering holdings managed by Principal Financial Group Inc and five other included managers.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the company's operational financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The following portfolio metrics are disclosed:
- Total Portfolio Value: $58,941,349,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 3,587 entries.
- Number of Included Managers: 5 additional managers reported alongside the primary filer.
Note: The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity as these are not required in a 13F-HR.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (June 30, 2014) to determine material changes in holdings or portfolio value. The document lists current holdings but does not explicitly detail additions, deletions, or net changes in this summary section.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the company's business operations. It strictly discloses long-only equity securities held by the investment manager.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $58.9 billion against the company's 10-Q or 10-K filings for the same period to understand the proportion of assets under management.
- Confirm the specific equity positions within the 3,587 holdings to assess concentration risk or sector exposure.
- Note that this report includes holdings for five other managers (including Principal Global Investors, LLC and Principal Life Insurance Co.), which may aggregate assets across different business units.
- Recognize that this document does not reflect the company's own financial health, only its investment portfolio.