SCHEDULE: Principal Entities Report 8.8% Stake in Hyatt Hotels

Principal Global Investors, Principal Real Estate Investors, and Principal Funds collectively report an 8.8% beneficial ownership stake in Hyatt Hotels Corp Class A Common Stock.

Summary

• Principal Global Investors, Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC, and Principal Funds, Inc. collectively reported beneficial ownership of 3,683,804 shares of Hyatt Hotels Corp Class A Common Stock, representing 8.8% of the class.
• Principal Global Investors holds 3,103,579 shares, accounting for 7.4% of the class.
• Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC holds 580,225 shares, representing 1.4% of the class.
• Principal Funds, Inc. holds 2,183,161 shares, representing 5.2% of the class.
• The Principal MidCap Fund, a series of Principal Funds, Inc., specifically holds 2,183,161 shares, which is 5.2% of the class, as of June 30, 2025.
• The shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Hyatt Hotels Corp.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not inherently convey positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing indicates continued institutional investment interest in the hospitality sector, specifically in major hotel chains like Hyatt Hotels Corp. Large institutional holdings like this are common for established companies in the industry.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding significant institutional ownership, which can influence market perception and liquidity.
• Company Management: Awareness of a large institutional holder, though the filing states the holding is not for control purposes.

Key Dates

Keywords

Hyatt Hotels, H, Class A Common Stock, Principal Global Investors, Principal Real Estate Investors, Principal Funds, Institutional Ownership, SEC Filing, Schedule 13G, Hotel Industry, Hospitality