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: January 29, 2019
(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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On January 29, 2019, Principal Financial Group, Inc. publicly announced information regarding its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and calendar year ended December 31, 2018. The text of the announcement is included herewith as Exhibit 99.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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/ Deanna D. Strable-Soethout | |
| Name: Deanna D. Strable-Soethout | |
| Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
| Date: January 29, 2019 | |