Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Principal Financial Group Inc for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The report was signed on May 1, 2015, by Jill Hittner, Chief Financial Officer of Principal Global Investors, LLC. 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 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: $52,513,259,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 3,481 entries.
- Number of Included Managers: 5 additional managers reported alongside the primary filer.
Note: The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, margins, debt, or liquidity of Principal Financial Group Inc, as these are not required in a 13F-HR.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (December 31, 2014) to determine material changes in portfolio value or composition. The document lists the current holdings but does not explicitly detail additions, deletions, or net changes in this summary section.
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 SEC disclaimer stating that the Commission has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total reported value of $52.5 billion against the company's broader 10-Q or 10-K filings for the same period to understand the proportion of assets under management.
- Confirm the list of 5 other included managers (Principal Global Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC; Principal Life Insurance Co.; Principal Financial Services, Inc; Principal Management Corporation) to ensure all relevant entities are accounted for.
- Note that this report covers 3,481 individual holdings, indicating a highly diversified portfolio structure.
- Recognize that this document reflects equity holdings only and does not represent the full balance sheet or income statement of Principal Financial Group Inc.