SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: MARCH 13, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported)
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-16725 42-1520346
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
711 HIGH STREET, DES MOINES, IOWA 50392
(Address of principal executive offices)
(515) 247-5111
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
In the earnings guidance provided by Principal Financial Group, Inc. (the
"Company") in its press release and Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 2,
2005, the Company included an assumption that it would purchase approximately
$100 million worth of its own common stock during the 2006 calendar year. The
Company continually monitors its capital resources and liquidity, and may
repurchase several hundred million dollars worth of its own common stock, absent
more attractive investment opportunities, contingent upon several factors. Those
factors include the outcome of capital adequacy discussions with rating
agencies, regulatory approval, and authorization by the Company's board of
directors.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Michael H. Gersie
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Name: Michael H. Gersie
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: March 13, 2006