Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Principal Financial Group Inc for the reporting period ended March 31, 2017. The report was signed on May 8, 2017, by Jill Hittner, Chief Financial Officer of Principal Global Investors, LLC. This 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 investment holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of the reporting manager itself. The following metrics relate to the reported portfolio:
- Total Portfolio Value: $83,099,950,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 3,607 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 for Principal Financial Group Inc.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior quarter to determine material changes in holdings or portfolio value. It only presents the snapshot of holdings as of March 31, 2017.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or specific risk factors regarding the company's operations. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $83.1 billion against the company's broader 10-Q or 10-K filings for context on total assets under management.
- Confirm the list of five other included managers (Principal Global Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC; Principal Life Insurance Co; Principal Financial Services, Inc; Principal Management Corporation) to understand the scope of the reported holdings.
- Note that this report covers only equity securities required to be reported under Section 13(f) of the Exchange Act and does not represent the company's entire balance sheet.