PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC·4

Dec 9, 7:00 PM ET

ASCHENBRENNER JOHN E 4

4 · PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC · Filed Dec 9, 2008

Insider Transaction Report

Form 4
Period: 2008-12-05
ASCHENBRENNER JOHN E
President - Ins. & Fin. Svcs.
Transactions
  • Award

    Phantom Stock Units

    2008-12-05$19.20/sh+2.6$50114.8 total
    Common Stock (2.6 underlying)
  • Award

    Common Stock

    2008-12-05+48437,565 total
Holdings
  • Common Stock

    (indirect: By 401(k))
    3,226
  • Common Stock

    (indirect: By Son)
    100
Footnotes (4)
  • [F1]Grant of restricted stock units.
  • [F2]Includes 3,412 shares acquired pursuant to the Principal Financial Group, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • [F3]Security converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis.
  • [F4]The reported phantom stock units were acquired pursuant to the Principal Select Savings Excess Plan and may be transferred at any time into another investment alternative under the Plan. Interests under the Plan will be settled upon the reporting person's retirement or other termination of service.

Documents

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