Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Prudential Financial Inc, an institutional investment manager, for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. The report was signed on May 9, 2016, by Richard Baker, Second Vice President. It is a combination report covering holdings managed by Prudential Financial Inc and five other included managers, including PGIM, Inc. and Prudential Trust Co.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the company's operational financial performance (revenue, profit, or cash flow). The following portfolio metrics are disclosed:
- Total Portfolio Value: $55,907,916,000 (reported as 55,907,916 in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 3,888 entries.
- Number of Included Managers: 5 other managers are included in this report.
The filing text does not provide data on Prudential Financial Inc's own revenue, profit margins, debt levels, or liquidity, as this form is strictly for reporting investment positions.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period (December 31, 2015) or detail specific material changes in holdings, buy/sell activity, or portfolio composition versus the previous quarter.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This document contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is a statutory disclosure of securities holdings required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- Verify the total value of $55.9 billion represents the aggregate holdings of Prudential Financial Inc and the five other listed managers, not just Prudential's direct holdings.
- Confirm the specific breakdown of holdings by issuer and industry, which is contained in the detailed schedules not included in this summary text.
- Note that this filing does not reflect Prudential Financial Inc's own corporate financial health or insurance underwriting results.