SEC Filing Summary: Form 13F-HR
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Principal Financial Group Inc, an institutional investment manager. The report covers the quarter ended September 30, 2018, and was signed by Jill Hittner, Chief Financial Officer of Principal Global Investors, LLC, on October 29, 2018. The filing is a combination report, meaning it includes holdings for Principal Financial Group Inc and four other associated 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: $113,466,697,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 3,758 entries.
- Number of Included Managers: 4 additional managers are included in this report.
Note: The filing text does not provide values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity for Principal Financial Group Inc itself.
Material Changes and Portfolio Composition
This filing serves as a snapshot of holdings at the end of the period. It does not explicitly detail material changes versus the prior comparable period within the summary text provided. The report aggregates holdings for the following managers:
- Principal Global Investors, LLC
- Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC
- Principal Life Insurance Co
- Principal Financial Services, Inc
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Form 13F filings are regulatory disclosures of holdings and do not contain management guidance, future outlook, risk factors, or commentary on contingencies. The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $113.5 billion against the specific holdings schedule to understand asset allocation.
- Confirm the breakdown of holdings among the five reporting managers (Principal Financial Group Inc and the four listed subsidiaries/affiliates).
- Note that this document does not reflect the operating financial health (earnings or cash flow) of Principal Financial Group Inc; refer to 10-Q or 10-K filings for operational metrics.
- Check the filing date (October 29, 2018) to ensure the data reflects the most current available holdings for the Q3 2018 period.