Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a Regulation FD disclosure filed by Principal Financial Group, Inc. on July 18, 2014. The report provides Assets Under Management (AUM) data for the quarter ended June 30, 2014, prior to the release of the company's quarterly earnings.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses the following AUM figures as of June 30, 2014:
- Principal Global Investors: $307.3 billion
- Principal International: $116.1 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 June 30, 2014, which is expected to be posted to the investor relations website on or about July 24, 2014. The filing does not contain specific guidance, outlook, risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the disclosure of AUM figures.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total AUM figures against the upcoming quarterly earnings release and financial supplement expected on or about July 24, 2014.
- 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.