Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a Regulation FD disclosure filed by Principal Financial Group, Inc. on July 19, 2011. The report provides quarterly Assets Under Management (AUM) data as of June 30, 2011, prior to the release of the company's full quarterly earnings.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing focuses exclusively on AUM by asset manager. It does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
| Asset Manager | AUM (as of June 30, 2011) |
|---|---|
| Principal Global Investors | $226.0 billion |
| Principal International | $50.5 billion |
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period; therefore, material changes in AUM cannot be determined from this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management notes that the AUM figures presented will be consistent with the format used in the financial supplement for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. This supplement is scheduled to be posted to the company's investor relations website on or about August 1, 2011. The filing does not contain specific guidance, risk factors, or commentary on unusual items beyond the disclosure of AUM.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total AUM figures against the full financial supplement expected on August 1, 2011.
- Confirm whether the reported AUM includes assets managed directly and pursuant to dual employment agreements among affiliated companies.
- Review the upcoming earnings release for revenue, profit, and liquidity metrics not included in this 8-K.