Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Prudential Financial Inc for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. The report was signed on November 10, 2015, by Richard Baker, Second Vice President. It is a combination report covering holdings managed by Prudential Financial Inc and three other included managers: Prudential Investment Management Inc, Quantitative Management Associates LLC, 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. Consequently, data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity for Prudential Financial Inc are not present in this text.
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $50,696,019,000 (50,696,019 thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 3,291
- Number of Other Included Managers: 3
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against the prior period (June 30, 2015) to determine material changes in holdings or total portfolio value. The document serves as a snapshot of holdings at the end of the reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the company's future performance. It strictly lists securities held for investment purposes.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $50.7 billion represents the aggregate holdings of Prudential Financial Inc and its three affiliated managers.
- Note that this report covers 3,291 distinct equity positions, indicating a highly diversified portfolio.
- Confirm that this is a "Combination Report," meaning some holdings may be reported separately by other managers (e.g., Jennison Associates LLC and United Services Automobile Association are listed as other managers reporting for this manager).
- Understand that this document does not reflect Prudential Financial Inc's own earnings, debt levels, or operational cash flow.