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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 30, 2017
(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 30, 2017, Principal Financial Group, Inc. publicly announced information regarding its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and calendar year ended December 31, 2016. The text of the announcement is included herewith as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
99
Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year 2016 Earnings Release


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/ Terrance J. Lillis    
 
Name:    Terrance J. Lillis
 
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
Date: January 30, 2017