Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Principal Financial Group Inc for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. The report was signed by Jill Hittner, Chief Financial Officer of Principal Global Investors, LLC, on August 2, 2021. It is a combination report covering holdings managed by Principal Financial Group Inc and four other included managers.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the company's operational financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The following portfolio metrics are disclosed:
- Total Portfolio Value: $154,763,687,000 (reported in thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings: 4,254 entries
- Reporting Managers Included: 5 total (Principal Financial Group Inc plus 4 others)
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (March 31, 2021) to calculate material changes in portfolio value or composition. This form is a snapshot of holdings at the end of the reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management guidance, outlook, or operational risk commentary. The document includes a standard SEC disclaimer stating that the Commission has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $154.76 billion against the company's latest 10-Q or 10-K for consistency.
- Confirm the list of included managers: Principal Global Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC; Principal Life Insurance Co; and Principal Financial Services, Inc.
- Note that this report covers only equity securities; it does not disclose fixed income, derivatives, or cash positions.
- Check the specific holdings schedule (not included in this summary text) for top 10 positions to understand concentration risk.