Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K is a Regulation FD disclosure filed by Principal Financial Group, Inc. on January 18, 2012. The report provides quarterly Assets Under Management (AUM) data as of December 31, 2011, prior to the release of the company's 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.
- Principal Global Investors AUM: $227.8 billion
- Principal International AUM: $50.5 billion
- Total AUM Disclosed: $278.3 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 notes that these AUM figures will be consistent with the format presented in the financial supplement for the quarter ended December 31, 2011. That document is scheduled to be posted to the investor relations website on or about February 2, 2012. No specific guidance, risks, or contingencies are detailed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total AUM figures against the full financial supplement expected on February 2, 2012.
- 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.