CNO Financial Group, Inc. - Form 13F Information Table Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F Information Table submitted by CNO Financial Group, Inc. for the reporting period ending December 31, 2017. The document discloses the institutional investment manager's holdings of U.S. equity securities and certain debt instruments as of the quarter-end date.
Key Financial Metrics and Holdings
The filing details a portfolio of 15 distinct positions with a combined reported value of approximately $309.3 million. The portfolio is diversified across equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and corporate bonds.
- Top Equity Holdings by Value:
- TCP Capital Corp (Common Stock): $30.7 million
- iShares Core S&P 500 ETF: $126.7 million
- iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF: $116.8 million
- Alps Alerian MLP ETF: $9.1 million
- Top Debt Holdings by Principal Amount:
- TCP Capital Corp (4.625% Note): $10.0 million principal
- Anthem Inc (2.750% Note): $1.5 million principal
- Goldman Sachs BDC Inc (4.500% Note): $2.0 million principal
- Danaah Corp (Note): $1.0 million principal
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (Note): $1.0 million principal
- Voting Authority: The manager reported Sole voting authority for all listed positions.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data from the prior quarter (September 30, 2017). Consequently, material changes in position size, new acquisitions, or divestitures cannot be determined from this document alone.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are statutory disclosure documents and do not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or risk factors. The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value against the company's most recent 10-Q or 10-K to ensure consistency in reported assets under management.
- Compare the specific holdings listed here with the prior quarter's 13F filing to identify significant turnover or concentration changes.
- Confirm the classification of "TCP Capital Corp" holdings, as the manager holds both significant equity ($30.7M) and debt ($10.0M principal) in the same issuer.
- Review the "Sole" voting authority designation to confirm the manager's control level over these specific securities.