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 September 30, 2019. The document discloses equity securities held by the company that are subject to reporting requirements under Section 13(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It details the issuer, class of security, CUSIP, value, and voting authority for each holding.
Key Financial Metrics and Holdings
The filing does not report Alphabet Inc.'s internal revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt metrics. Instead, it lists the value of external equity investments held by the company. Key holdings disclosed include:
- Uber Technologies Inc: Total value of approximately $71.1 million (66,152,137 shares + 4,986,208 shares).
- JD.com Inc: Value of approximately $13.6 million (13,553,474 shares).
- Lyft Inc: Total value of approximately $12.8 million (249,109 shares + 12,579,855 shares).
- Magenta Therapeutics Inc: Value of approximately $3.3 million (3,339,138 shares).
- Arcus Biosciences Inc: Value of approximately $5.0 million (5,049,786 shares).
The filing lists 24 distinct positions across various sectors, primarily technology and biotechnology. The "Value" column represents the aggregate market value of the securities in thousands of dollars.
Material Changes and Voting Authority
This filing is a snapshot of holdings as of the period end and does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter (June 30, 2019) to determine material changes in position size. Regarding voting authority, the table indicates:
- Sole Discretion: The majority of holdings are reported with "Sole" voting authority.
- Shared Discretion: Certain positions, such as JD.com and Square Inc, are reported with "Shared" voting authority.
- None: No positions are reported with "None" voting authority in this specific table.
Guidance, Risks, and Contingencies
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It is a statutory disclosure of portfolio holdings and does not include narrative analysis or strategic outlooks.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total aggregate value of Alphabet's disclosed equity portfolio by summing the "Value" column (in thousands).
- Confirm the distinction between "Sole" and "Shared" voting authority for specific high-value holdings like Uber and JD.com.
- Note that this filing reflects holdings as of September 30, 2019, and does not reflect subsequent sales or purchases made after this date.
- Recognize that this document does not disclose Alphabet's own operating financial performance (revenue, earnings, cash flow).