Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a Regulation FD disclosure filed by Principal Financial Group, Inc. on April 16, 2013. The report provides Assets Under Management (AUM) data by asset manager for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, prior to the release of the company's quarterly earnings.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses the following AUM figures as of March 31, 2013:
- Principal Global Investors: $273.0 billion
- Principal International: $105.0 billion
The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period to determine material changes in AUM or other financial metrics.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management notes that the AUM amounts presented will be consistent with the format used in the financial supplement for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, which is expected to be posted to the investor relations website on or about April 25, 2013. The filing does not contain specific guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies beyond the standard disclosure of AUM.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total AUM figures against the upcoming quarterly earnings release and financial supplement expected on or about April 25, 2013.
- Confirm whether the reported AUM includes assets managed directly and pursuant to dual employment agreements among affiliated companies.
- Review the full quarterly earnings release for revenue, profit, and liquidity metrics not included in this 8-K.