Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 13, 2008, Principal Financial Group, Inc. publicly announced preliminary information regarding its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended September 30, 2008. The text of the announcement is included herewith as Exhibit 99.

Item 8.01 Other Events

On October 13, 2008, Principal Financial Group, Inc. announced its Board of Directors declared an annual dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on December 5, 2008 to shareholders of record as of November 14, 2008. The text of the announcement is included herewith as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99 Press Release Concerning Preliminary Third Quarter 2008 Results and Dividend Declaration on Common Stock.