SEC Filing Summary: Alphabet Inc. (13F-HR)
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by Alphabet Inc., an institutional investment manager, for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. The report discloses the equity securities held by the manager at the end of the reporting period. The filing includes holdings for Alphabet Inc. and one other included manager, Google LLC (File Number 028-22705).
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports portfolio holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of Alphabet Inc. itself. The key metrics disclosed in this specific filing are:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $1,043,946,000 (1,043,946 thousands).
- Number of Holdings Reported: 17 entries.
- Number of Other Included Managers: 1 (Google LLC).
Note: The filing text does not provide values for Alphabet Inc.'s revenue, profit, margins, debt, or liquidity, as these are not required in a 13F-HR report.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period (June 30, 2018) or detail specific changes in holdings (purchases or sales) within the summary section provided. Therefore, material changes versus the prior comparable period cannot be determined from this text.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the company's business operations. The document includes a standard disclaimer stating that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total value of reported holdings ($1.04 billion) against the full Schedule 13F holdings list to understand the composition of the portfolio.
- Confirm the relationship between Alphabet Inc. and the included manager, Google LLC, to ensure consolidated reporting accuracy.
- Review the full 17-line item schedule (not included in this summary) to identify specific equity positions held.
- Note that this filing reflects investment holdings, not the operating financial results of Alphabet Inc.