Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Principal Financial Group Inc for the quarter ended June 30, 2014. The report was signed on August 8, 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: $59,467,639,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 3,646 entries.
- Number of Included Managers: 5 additional managers reported alongside the primary filer.
The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for Principal Financial Group Inc itself.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period (March 31, 2014) or detail specific material changes in holdings, values, or strategy. It 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 future operations. It strictly lists securities held.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $59.5 billion against the company's 10-Q or 10-K filings for the same period to understand the proportion of assets under management versus total corporate assets.
- Confirm the specific breakdown of the 3,646 holdings to assess sector concentration and top positions, which are not detailed in this summary text.
- Note that this report includes holdings for five other managers (e.g., Principal Global Investors, LLC, Principal Life Insurance Co.), which may not represent the entire investment activity of the parent corporation.