Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Principal Financial Group Inc for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. The report was signed on November 5, 2013, 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: $48,416,321,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 3,742 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, 2013) to determine material changes in holdings or portfolio value. This document serves as a snapshot of holdings at the end of the reporting period.
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 lists securities held.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- The total reported value of approximately $48.4 billion represents the aggregate value of reportable equity securities held by the group of managers.
- The report includes holdings from five other managers: Principal Global Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC; Principal Life Insurance Co.; Principal Financial Services, Inc; and Principal Management Corporation.
- Investors should cross-reference this data with the company's 10-Q or 10-K filings to obtain operational financial metrics such as revenue and earnings.