Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Cohen & Steers, Inc., an institutional investment manager. The report covers the quarter ended September 30, 2017, and was signed on November 14, 2017, by Lisa Phelan, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document discloses equity holdings rather than the company's own financial performance (revenue, profit, or cash flow). The following portfolio metrics are reported:
- Total Portfolio Value: $36,650,903,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 440 entries.
- Reporting Scope: This is a Combination Report, meaning it includes holdings managed by Cohen & Steers, Inc. and other affiliated managers.
Material Changes and Portfolio Composition
The filing aggregates data for three distinct managers:
- Cohen & Steers, Inc. (Filing Manager)
- Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc. (File No. 028-02405)
- Cohen & Steers UK Ltd (File No. 028-15583)
The text provided does not contain a comparative table against the prior quarter (June 30, 2017) to quantify specific increases or decreases in holdings or total value. Therefore, material changes versus the prior period cannot be determined from this excerpt.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or risk factors regarding the firm's operations. It strictly lists securities held. The document includes a standard disclaimer that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $36.65 billion against the firm's 10-Q or 10-K filings for the same period to understand asset allocation.
- Confirm the specific breakdown of the 440 holdings to identify top sector exposures (e.g., Real Estate, Utilities) which are typical for this manager.
- Review the separate 13F filings for the included managers (Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc. and Cohen & Steers UK Ltd) to ensure no double-counting if analyzing specific sub-portfolios.
- Note that this report excludes non-equity assets (such as bonds, cash, or derivatives) which are not required to be reported on Form 13F.