Investor FAQ

The Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “PFG.”

You can use our price lookup tool to find historical Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock prices.

We do not presently offer a Direct Stock Purchase Plan to purchase shares directly from the Principal Financial Group®. However, you may contact your broker to purchase shares of Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock.

Review demutualization materials mailed to eligible policyholders in 2001 regarding our demutualization.  You may direct your questions regarding our demutualization to Shareholder Relations at 877.909.1105 or email to investor-relations@principal.com.

We completed our initial offering on October 26, 2001 at a price of $18.50 per share.

The IRS considered the cost basis for Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock received through our demutualization to be zero.  See the cost basis document (PDF) for more detailed information.  We recommend you consult your tax advisor regarding your personal tax return.

Review Transfer Agent information on our website for information on how to access your shareholder account.

If your shares are held at Computershare, please contact Computershare to update your address.  Visit www.computershare.com/investor or call Computershare at 866.781.1368.  If your shares are held at a brokerage firm, please contact them directly.

NOTE:  Your shares are maintained separately from your Principal Financial Group policy or contract.  Any changes on your stock account will not impact your policy or contract records.  Similarly, changes to your Principal Financial Group policy or contract will not carry over to your stock account.

To start the replacement process, contact Computershare at 866-781-1368. A stop payment will be placed on the check and a replacement check issued.

If your shares are held at Computershare, please contact Computershare at 866.781.1368. If your shares are held at a brokerage firm, please contact them directly.

If your shares are held at Computershare, the Form 1099-DIV is attached to your fourth quarter dividend check.

If you sold shares of Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock during the year, a Form 1099-B is issued and mailed from Computershare by January 31 the following year.

For duplicate tax forms or further questions, please contact Computershare at 866.781.1368.

If your shares are held at a brokerage firm, you should contact them.

Contact Computershare at 866.781.1368 to request a stock certificate be issued.

Please contact Computershare at 866.781.1368 to request the necessary paperwork and fees associated with the replacement.

If your shares are held at Computershare, to start the transfer process, visit www.computershare.com/investor or call Computershare at 866.781.1368 to request the paperwork.  If your shares are held at a brokerage firm, you should contact them.

You should contact your broker or financial institution to initiate this type of share transfer.

A Medallion Signature Guarantee is used to protect shareholder accounts from unauthorized transactions. It mandates that a qualified financial institution (commercial bank, savings bank, savings and loan, US stockbroker or credit union) review the proper legal documents, witness your signature, and guarantee that you are the appropriate signator.