News Room: 2005 News Releases

Please note: Principal Capital Management, Principal Capital Real Estate Investors, Invista Capital Management and Principal Capital Income Investors are now known as Principal Global Investors.

December 21, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Fourth Quarter 2005 Financial Results

December 20, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Receives SAS 70 Industry Certification for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan Administrative Services

December 19, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Makes Dealing With Disability Claims Faster and Easier

December 14, 2005
Rising Home Heating Prices Will Put a Chill in Holiday Spending, According to Principal Financial Well-Being Index

December 7, 2005
New Spectrem Research Confirms The Principal Financial Group Proven Leader in all Retirement Market Segments

December 6, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Cedar Falls Area

The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Des Moines Area

The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Grand Island

The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Indianapolis Area

The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Mason City Area

The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Ottumwa Area

The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Phoenix Area

The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Spokane Area

The Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc. Awards Grants in Wilmington Area

December 5, 2005
Real Estate Industry's Most Comprehensive U.S. Investment Forecast Unveiled

The Principal Financial Group Together with Magellan Health Services Offers Emotional Support to Beneficiaries

December 2, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Outlook For 2006

December 1, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Names Vaughan to Board of Directors

November 30, 2005
Ready, Set - Think Carefully About Roth 401(k)

November 29, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Authorization of Share Repurchase Program

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Executive Jim McCaughan To Speak At Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference

November 22, 2005
Women Business Owners Encouraged To Make Resolutions For New Year

The Principal Financial Group Report Shows Positive Strides in Worker Savings Behavior

November 19, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Launches National Benefit Strategy Network for Plan Sponsors and Financial Professionals

November 18, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Hails Senate Approval of Pension Reform

Principal Real Estate Investors Sign Contract to Acquire Premier Office Building in New York City

November 9, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Executive Daniel J. Houston To Speak At Credit Suisse First Boston Insurance Conference

November 3, 2005
As Consumer Saving Dips, National Associations Recognize Efforts to Educate American Workers

Principal Real Estate Investors Announces Management Changes at Principal Commercial Acceptance

November 2, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Declares Dividend on Common Stock

October 31, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results

Barress Joins The Principal Financial Group Boston Office

October 26, 2005
Team Motivation: Women Business Owners Increase Productivity Through Effective Leadership

Principal Real Estate Investors and U.S. Bank Join Forces in CMBS Market

October 24, 2005
Principal Real Estate Investors and U.S. Bank Join Forces in CMBS Market

October 19, 2005
Beyond a Bright Smile, Healthier Teeth Prevent Disease

October 18, 2005
American Workers Moving Towards More Responsibility for Healthcare, But Are They Making the Right Moves?

October 17, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Reaches Out to Its Smallest Health Members

October 14, 2005
Trustar Retirement Services Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer

October 13, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Interprets Recent Legislation for Nonqualified Plans

October 12, 2005
Financial Professionals May Risk ERISA Violations When Consulting on Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans

October 10, 2005
Business-Driven Use of Technology Places the Principal Financial Group in Top Five Percent of Nation's Most Innovative Organizations

October 6, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Announces New Senior Vice President of Individual Life Division, Life & Health Segment

October 5, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Moves Employers Towards Health Care Transformation

October 4, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Recognized as "Best Workplace" for Working Moms, Latinas and Those Over 50

October 3, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Introduces Principal Wellness Company

September 29, 2005
Battle Bulging Premiums: Affordable Healthcare Options For Women Business Owners And Employees

September 28, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results

September 27, 2005
Architects of DB(k) Concept Applaud Bipartisan Legislation

The Principal Financial Group Provides a Glimpse at the Future Workforce

September 26, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Announces 2005 Winners of The Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee Financial Security

West Des Moines' GuideOne Insurance Honored by National Program for Exceptional Employee Benefits

September 22, 2005
Farmer Brothers Company Selects The Principal Financial Group To Provide Retirement Services

September 20, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Specialty Benefits Division Celebrates Surpassing $1 Billion In-Force Premium & Fees

Principal Real Estate Investors Completes Purchase Of Campbell Mithun Tower

September 16, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Announces New Senior Vice President of Distribution - Life & Health Segment

September 14, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Responds to Hurricane Katrina

September 13, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Honored In National WebAward Competition

September 12, 2005
Saving Money By Utilizing Generic Drugs Just Got Easier

September 7, 2005
Principal Global Investors To Manage $20 Million For Firemen's Retirement System Of St. Louis

The American Dream Is Just A Dream For Vast Majority Of American Workers, Says Principal Financial Well-Being Index

September 6, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Recognizes Life Insurance Awareness Month by Urging Consumers and Employers to Evaluate Financial Protection

The Principal Financial Group Announces Winners of 401-K Challenge Cup and Sweepstakes

September 1, 2005
The Nation's 401(k) Leader Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its own 401(k) Plan During National 401(k) Day

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Executive Larry Zimpleman To Speak At Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference

August 31, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Teams with Magellan Health Services to Reach New Audience Through Employee Assistance Program

The Principal Financial Group Offers New Service for Group Life Insurance Beneficiaries

August 30, 2005
Principal Real Estate Investors Advises Macquarie Office Trust On N.J. Office Building Acquistion

Women Business Owners Learn Creative Strategies To Win Big Clients In A Game Of David And Goliath

August 29, 2005
Employee Benefits that Work: The Principal Financial Group Rolls Out Revolutionary New Worksite Voluntary Benefit Progra

August 25, 2005
Principal Bank Announces the Winner of its $50,000 Home Makeover Sweepstakes

August 23, 2005
Principal Financial Group Announces Preferred Dividend

The Principal Financial Group Unveils New Universal Life Solution

August 16, 2005
Cedar Falls Area Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Grand Island Area Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Indianapolis Area Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Mason City Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Middletown Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Ottumwa Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Pella Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Phoenix/Tucson Area Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Spokane Area Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

Wilmington Education Organizations Awarded Grants by the Principal Financial Group Foundation, Inc.

August 8, 2005
Employers Struggle to Help Boomers Plan for Steady Income During Retirement

August 7, 2005
Principal Financial Group To Enter China With Fund Management Joint Venture

August 4, 2005
Thousands To "Explore Life's Possibilities" At United Way Kick Off Event At The Principal Plaza

Social Security Turns 70

August 2, 2005
Women Business Owners Cut "To-Do" Lists And Shift Into High-Growth Gear With Effective Delegating

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Selects The Principal Financial Group To Provide Retirement Services

August 1, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2005 Results

The Principal Financial Group Unveils Expanded Mutual Fund Family for Individual Investors

July 19, 2005
The World's Largest Touring Baseball Fan Festival Returns to Des Moines

July 18, 2005
10 Cities - 30 Days - 2,000 Brokers: The Principal Financial Group Delivers With National Healthcare Tour

July 12, 2005
Principal Real Estate Investors Advises on Tempe, Ariz., Office Park Acquisition

July 11, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Transforms the Way Employees Choose Their Dental Benefits

Wesleyan Pension Fund, Inc., Selects The Principal Financial Group to Provide Total Retirement Plan Solutions

July 7, 2005
The Principal Financial Group, American Cancer Society Join Forces to Urge End of Tobacco Use

July 6, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Makes List of Best Places to Work in IT by IDG

July 5, 2005
Women Business Owners Get Inspired By Success

June 30, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Reports Strong Dental Sales

Symposium Set for Kansas City-Area Employers on Pension Plan Trends Impacting Business in 2005

June 29, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results

June 27, 2005
Baby Boomers To Hit Retirement Savings Milestone Retirement Leader Cautions, "Don't Touch That Nest Egg Yet"

Some Employers Face Unexpected Health Coverage Dilemma This Enrollment Season - Desire to Implement Health Savings Accounts Thwarted by Section 125 Plans

Burnor Joins The Principal Financial Group San Diego Office

Randall Joins The Principal Financial Group Seattle Office

June 16, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Hails Legislation to Help Bridge Retirement Income Gap

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Prices Preferred Stock Offering and Completes Accelerated Share Repurchase Program

June 15, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Gives Retirement Savers a Reality Check

June 13, 2005
Appleton Health and Human Service Organization Awarded Grant

Cedar Falls Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Sizeable Grants

Central Iowa Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Sizable Grants

Grand Island Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Sizeable Grants

Indianapolis Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Sizeable Grants

Mason City Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Sizeable Grants

Middletown Health and Human Service Organization Awarded Sizeable Grant

Ottumwa Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Grants

Phoenix & Tucson Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Sizeable Grants

Spokane Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Sizeable Grants

Wilmington Health and Human Service Organizations Awarded Sizeable Grants

Volunteers Recognized for Significant Commitment & Contributions to the Community

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Michael Gersie to Participate in a Panel at Standard & Poor's Insurance 2005 Conference

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Issuance of Perpetual Preferred Stock and Authorization of Share Repurchase Program

June 9, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Applauds Autopilot 401(k) Legislation

June 6, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Executives to Present at Smith Barney 401k Primer Seminar

The Principal Financial Group and Essex Corporation Unveil Groundbreaking Income Program for Banks to Offer Retirees

June 1, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Works With Epic Dental to Reduce Cavities

Women Business Owners Perfect The Art Of New Business

May 31, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Defined Benefit Statement Used as Best in Class Model to Improve Social Security Statement

May 26, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer J. Barry Griswell to Speak at Sanford C. Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference

May 18, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Moves to Tame Health Trend

May 16, 2005
Warren Joins The Principal Financial Group St. Louis Office

May 11, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Helps Retirement Savers Get the Big Picture

May 5, 2005
Orica USA Inc. Selects The Principal Financial Group To Provide Total Retirement Plan Solutions

May 2, 2005
Women Business Owners Gear Up For A Game Of Hardball With Venture Capitalist

Principal Financial Group, Inc. President Of Retirement & Investor Services To Speak At UBS Global Financial Services Conference

The Principal Financial Group Unveils Hire Through Retire Education Program

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2005 Results

April 27, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Launches Next Generation Retirement Program

April 26, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Offers Relief to Migraine Sufferers

April 11, 2005
Women Business Owners Learn Five Fast Tips To Achieve Higher Business Goals Through The Art Of "Decluttering"

The Principal Financial Group Reaches Out to Expectant Moms: Take Care of Teeth & Gums

April 6, 2005
Hundreds Already Nominated For Recognition As One Of The 10 Best Companies In Employee Benefits

April 5, 2005
2005 Retirement Confidence Survey: How To Increase Worker Savings? 401(k) s Provide Ideas

Principal Global Investors To Manage Over $1 Billion In Fixed Income For Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System

The Principal Financial Group Introduces A Powerful Tool For Retirees Investment Protection

April 4, 2005
Employer Sponsors Of 403(B) Plans May Unknowingly Risk ERISA Violations

March 30, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for First Quarter 2005 Financial Results

March 29, 2005
Spectrum Asset Management To Manage Tax-Advantaged Floating Rate Fund For Nuveen

March 25, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Retirement & Investor Services Executive to Speak at UBS Solving the Profit Mysteries of Asset Gathering Conference

March 23, 2005
The Principal Financial Group and Weight Watchers Pair to Help Customers Fight Obesity, Get Healthy

Batter Up! The Principal Financial Group Announces Season Two Of The Most Extensive Traveling Minor League Baseball Tour In History

March 22, 2005
Principal Family of Funds Receives Top Awards from Lipper

March 17, 2005
Principal Fund Family Among The Elite In Barron's Annual Fund Families Survey<

March 15, 2005
The Principal Financial Well-Being Index Reveals Surprising Results When It Comes To Role Of Social Security In Workers' Retirement Picture

March 9, 2005
Women Business Owners, Primed For Growth, Connect With The Best In Their Ranks Through Dynamic Series

The Principal Financial Group Receives Top Rankings For Retirement Plan Conversion Process

March 3, 2005
The Principal Receives Subpoena on Compensation Agreements

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Authorization of Share Repurchase Program

March 1, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Announces Executive Promotions

Business Roundtable Testifies Before Senate Finance Committee; Warns Proposed Pension Reforms May Have Unintended Results

February 28, 2005
The State of Iowa and The Principal Financial Group Take Lead Roles in AARP Foundation's National Mature Workforce Initiative

February 23, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Receives High Rankings From Large Plan Retirement Clients

The Principal Financial Group Introduces Powerful Tool For Business Owners - High Early Cash Value Product Without Variable Universal Life Risk

February 17, 2005
Principal Bank Introduces Safe Harbor IRA

February 16, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Adds New Service for Dental and Vision Customers

February 14, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Honored in 2004 DALBAR Rankings

February 8, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Chairman, President, and CEO to Speak at Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference

February 7, 2005
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2004 Results

February 3, 2005
Principal Financial Group is Looking for a Few Great Companies

February 2, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Selected To Provide Deferred Profit Sharing Plan Services For Magna International's U.S. Employees

February 1, 2005
ALON USA Selects The Principal Financial Group To Provide Total Retirement Plan Solutions

Recent Legislation Impacts All Nonqualified Plans - The Principal Financial Group To Host Live TeleNews Conference to Address Issue

January 25, 2005
From Sickcare to HealthCare: America's Best Companies Focus on Keeping Employees Healthy

January 18, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Shines In National 401(k) Plan Sponsor Study

January 17, 2005
Financial Professionals to Gain IRA Expertise The Principal Financial Group Hosts Renowned IRA Authority

January 14, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Once Again Outdoes Itself – Company Jumps Up FORTUNE Magazine's List of "100 Best Companies Work For"

January 5, 2005
The Principal Financial Group Announces $100,000 Disaster Relief Contribution