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April 28, 2010 |
via EDGAR |
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission |
100 F Street, NE |
Washington, DC 20549 |
Re: Principal Funds, Inc. |
File No. 333-161012 |
Application for Withdrawal Pursuant to Rule 477 |
Dear Sir or Madam: |
Pursuant to Rule 477(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Principal Funds, Inc. (the |
"Company") hereby respectfully applies for the withdrawal of the above-referenced registration |
statement on Form N-14 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on |
August 4, 2009 (Accession No:0000898745-09-000363) and as amended on August 31, 2009 |
(Accession No: 0000898745-09-000424) (the “Registration Statement”). |
The Registration Statement was filed with respect to proposed reorganizations relating to certain |
series of the Company. The Company has determined not to proceed with the reorganizations |
and wishes to withdraw the Registration Statement. There were no securities sold or issued |
pursuant to the Registration Statement. |
The Company submits that withdrawal of the Registration Statement is consistent with the public |
interest and the protection of investors. |
We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this matter, |
please contact the undersigned at (515) 235-9238. |
Very truly yours, |
/s/ Ad,am U. Shaikh |
Adam U. Shaikh |
Assistant Counsel |