UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Principal Financial Group, Inc. Annual Meeting to be Held Virtually via live webcast on Tuesday, May 19, 2020
In view of the impact of COVID-19, and updated Guidance issued by the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7, 2020 concerning Delays in Printing and Mailing of Full Set of Proxy Materials, Principal Financial Group, Inc. has decided to utilize a “notice-only” mailing to all shareholders. The notice includes information on where to view all meeting materials online, as well as voting instructions.
Inspecting the List of Shareholders – Shareholders may, during the ten days prior to the annual meeting, inspect a list of shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting. This list will be available for inspection at the company’s principal place of business. In order to schedule an appointment to inspect the list, please contact us at (i)investor-relations@principal.com with “Shareholder List” in the subject line or (ii) 1-877-909-1105. You will be asked to provide proof of ownership of the company’s common stock. During the annual meeting, the shareholder list will be available for viewing during the live webcast.
