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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
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SCHEDULE 14A |
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Proxy Statement
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Preliminary Proxy Statement |
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Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
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Definitive Proxy Statement |
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Definitive Additional Materials |
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12 |
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Principal Financial Group, Inc. |
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(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) |
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(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) |
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IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION
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Annual Meeting Notice & Admission Ticket |
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Annual Meeting to be Held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Under new Securities and Exchange Commission rules, you are receiving this notice that the proxy materials for the annual meeting are available on the Internet. Follow the instructions below to view the materials and vote online or request a copy. The items to be voted on and location of the annual meeting are on the reverse side. Your vote is important!
If you want to receive a paper copy or an e-mail of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed on the reverse side on or before May 9, 2008 to facilitate timely delivery.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. The proxy statement and annual report are available at:
www.investorvote.com
Easy Online Access — A Convenient Way to View Proxy Materials and Vote
Step 1: Go to www.investorvote.com.
Step 2: Follow the instructions on the screen to enter your Control Number.
Step 3: Click the View button(s) to access the proxy materials.
Step 4: Return to the investorvote.com window and follow the instructions on the screen to log in.
Step 5: Make your selection as instructed on each screen to select delivery preferences and vote.
When you go online, you can also help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery of future materials.
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Annual Meeting Notice & Admission Ticket |
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Principal
Financial Group, Inc.’s Annual Meeting will be held on May 20, 2008
at 711 High Street, Des Moines, Iowa,
at 9:00 a.m. local time.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposals:
A. Election of 4 Directors
B. Ratification of Independent Auditors
Please note: This is not a proxy. To vote your shares you must go to www.investorvote.com, or you can request a set of proxy materials, including a proxy card, by following the instructions at the bottom of this page. If you wish to attend the Annual Meeting and vote in person, please bring this notice and photo identification with you.
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Directions to the Principal Financial Group, Inc. 2008 Annual Meeting
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2008 Annual Meeting of Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Shareholders |
Here’s how to order a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy materials:
PLEASE NOTE: You must use the numbers in the shaded bar on the reverse side when requesting a set of proxy materials.
® Telephone – Call us free of charge at 1-866-641-4276 in the US, Canada or Puerto Rico using a touch-tone phone and follow the instructions to log in and order a set of proxy materials.
® Internet – Go to www.investorvote.com. Follow the instructions to log in and order a set of proxy materials.
® E-mail – Send an e-mail message with “Proxy Materials Order” in the subject line and, in the body of the message, your full name and address and the three numbers in the shaded bar on the reverse side to investorvote@computershare.com.
To facilitate timely delivery, all requests for a paper copy of the proxy materials must be received by May 9, 2008.