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2008 News Releases

May 13, 2008

Americans Worry about Empty Nest Egg

Small Business Guru Shares How to Make a Million

May 9, 2008

Principal Charity Classic Defending Champion Jay Haas Sparks Excitement for 2008 Tournament

May 7, 2008

Holly Corporation Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Contribution Plan

May 5, 2008

Principal Financial Group, Inc reports first quarter 2008 results

May 2, 2008

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer to Speak at UBS Global Financial Services Conference

April 28, 2008

Principal Global Investors Appoints George Jamgochian as Head of U.S. Institutional Sales

What Will Happen When Disability Strikes?

April 17, 2008

Help for Retirement Plan Sponsors Struggling with New Fiduciary Issues

April 11, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Announces New Senior Vice President of the Health Division

April 10, 2008

Non-Profits Perplexed by Sweeping New Retirement Plan Regulations

April 9, 2008

Health Care, Economy Major Concerns in Workers' Record Drop in Retirement Confidence

April 8, 2008

Deadline Nears For Companies to Enter National Employee Benefits Recognition

April 3, 2008

Seco Tools Selects the Principal Financial Group for Integrated Retirement Plan

March 31, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Named Number One Deferred Compensation Plan Record Keeper

March 26, 2008

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Shakespeare Squared Founder Reveals Her Lesson Plan for Success

March 25, 2008

Pressure Mounts as Major Defined Benefit Plan Deadline Nears

Principal Funds Expands Principal LifeTime Portfolios

March 20, 2008

Burns & McDonnell Selects the Principal Financial Group for Total Retirement Program

March 17, 2008

Inc. Editor Gets Real with Women Business Owners

The Principal Financial Group Mountain Plains Business Center Wins Company's Highest Award

March 13, 2008

The Principal Gets Best in Class Rankings in Annual Client Survey

March 10, 2008

New Online Account Tool Puts Financial Professionals in the Driver's Seat

Financial Frets Grow--Twice As Many Americans Believe U.S. is in Recession

March 7, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Named One of "America's Most Admired"

March 5, 2008

Principal Funds Names Nora Everett President

Local Landscapes Across the Country Get a Facelift

March 4, 2008

Irene Scalfani Joins the Principal Financial Group in Retirement Distribution

March 3, 2008

Principal Real Estate Investors and The Martin Group Enter Joint Venture Agreement

February 28, 2008

The Principal Announces Increase In Nippon Life Insurance Company's Ownership Of Principal Financial Group, Inc. Common Stock

February 27, 2008

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Announces Preferred Dividend

February 26, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Announces Executive Promotions

Principal Financial Group Board Announces Leadership Succession

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Executive to Participate in Pension Breakout Session at the AIFA Midwinter Insurance Conference

CB Fleet Company Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Benefit Plan

February 25, 2008

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Chief Financial Officer to Speak at Raymond James Institutional Investors Conference

February 20, 2008

The Principal Financial Group to Celebrate Mark Martin's 700th NASCAR Cup Start at California Speedway

February 19, 2008

Jury to Retire From Principal Financial Group as Senior Vice President of the Health Division

February 18, 2008

Latest Principal Financial Group Women in Business Teleclass Shares How Companies and Employees Can Get Physically and Financially Fit Together

February 15, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Expands Sponsorship of Dale Earnhardt, Inc. for 2008 NASCAR Season

February 12, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Enhances Consultant and Registered Investment Advisor Team

February 11, 2008

Monroe Clinic Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Contribution and Nonqualified Plans

"Nu at the U" from the Principal Financial Group Encourages Professionals to Prove Themselves Promotion-Worthy

February 6, 2008

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

February 5, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Colors to Appear on No. 01 Chevrolet in Daytona 500

7th Annual Search for Companies with the Best Employee Benefits

February 4, 2008

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 and Full Year Results

January 30, 2008

CalSTRS Enters Into $200 Million Real Estate Joint Venture with Sealy & Company, Inc.

The Principal Financial Group Ranks 21st on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For"

January 29, 2008

New Guide Shows How Companies and Employees Can Get Physically and Financially Fit Together

January 28, 2008

The Principal Charity Classic Ranks a Top 10 Champions Tour Event

January 24, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest Set for Another Season in the Minor Leagues

January 23, 2008

The Principal Financial Group Honors King, History and Future of African Americans

Growth Advisor Reveals "Five Secrets of Millionaire Women Business Owners"

January 18, 2008

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Executive Vice President to Speak at Citigroup Financial Services Conference

January 10, 2008

Principal Financial Group, Inc. to Host 2008 Investor Day

January 8, 2008

Wellness Works, When It's Available

January 7, 2008

Principal Real Estate Investors Acquires San Francisco Office Tower

January 3, 2008

Federation of California Racing Associations Selects the Principal Financial Group for Defined Benefit Pension Plan