Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a Regulation FD disclosure filed by Principal Financial Group, Inc. on January 22, 2010. The report provides quarterly assets under management (AUM) data by asset manager for the period ended December 31, 2009, prior to the release of the company's quarterly earnings.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing discloses specific AUM figures but does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
- Principal Global Investors AUM: $205.3 billion
- Principal International AUM: $31.3 billion
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period; therefore, material changes versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management indicates that these AUM amounts will be consistent with the format presented in the Company's financial supplement for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. That document is scheduled to be posted to the investor relations website on or about February 8, 2010. No specific guidance, risks, contingencies, or unusual items are detailed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total AUM figures against the full financial supplement expected on February 8, 2010.
- Confirm the breakdown of AUM by asset manager in the upcoming quarterly earnings release.
- Note that this filing contains no information regarding revenue, earnings, or balance sheet strength.