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Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) is a global leader in investment management, offering a broad range of financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Principal is dedicated to enhancing the financial well-being of its clients through innovative retirement, insurance, and asset management solutions.
Core Business Segments:
- Retirement and Income Solutions: Principal provides comprehensive retirement planning services, helping clients secure their financial future through personalized retirement strategies.
- Principal Global Investors: This segment manages assets across a range of sectors, providing investment expertise and solutions to institutional clients worldwide.
- Principal International: Operating outside the U.S., this segment delivers financial services tailored to meet the diverse needs of global clients.
- United States Insurance Solutions: Principal offers a variety of insurance products, including life insurance, annuities, and disability insurance, aimed at protecting clients' financial health and stability.
Principal Financial Group's commitment to innovation and client-centric solutions is reflected in its recent achievements and ongoing projects. The company continuously adapts to the evolving financial landscape, ensuring it meets the needs of clients of all income levels and portfolio sizes. With a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Principal is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, actively participating in the E-Verify program.
Financially, Principal generates substantial revenue from premiums, underlining its robust market position. As the company expands its global footprint, it remains focused on delivering real-life solutions that drive financial progress for its clients.
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Principal Financial Group announced key senior management promotions within its corporate finance and U.S. Insurance Solutions (USIS). Joel Pitz becomes senior vice president and controller, effective November 15, responsible for corporate accounting and financial reporting. Nate Schelhaas is named senior vice president of protection solutions, effective October 15, overseeing life insurance and product development. John Egan will transition to chief financial officer for Principal International while continuing as vice president of Investor Relations.
Principal Financial Group has successfully integrated Wells Fargo's Institutional Retirement and Trust business, enhancing its capabilities and market position in retirement services. This acquisition, completed in July 2019, added 4.3 million eligible participants and approximately $150 billion in account value. Principal now serves over 10 million participants, managing over $537 billion. Key improvements include enhanced retirement offerings, increased savings rates averaging 9%, and expanded client services, positioning Principal among the top in multiple retirement plan categories.
Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG) reported a net income of $361.8 million for Q2 2021, down from $398.3 million in Q2 2020. Net income per diluted share was $1.32, compared to $1.45 last year. Non-GAAP operating earnings increased to $467.3 million, up from $402.7 million, reflecting strong performance in asset management and a successful retirement business integration. The company authorized a $0.63 dividend for Q3 2021, marking a 6% increase year-over-year. Strong cash flow of $2.1 billion and an estimated statutory RBC ratio of 421% were also reported.
Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG) will announce its second quarter 2021 financial results after U.S. markets close on July 27, 2021. A conference call, featuring Dan Houston and Deanna Strable, will take place on July 28, 2021, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Investors can access the earnings release and additional materials on principal.com/investor. The company has over 18,000 employees and serves more than 38 million customers globally.
Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG) has announced significant changes to its portfolio and capital management strategy, aimed at enhancing profitable growth and shareholder returns. Following a comprehensive review, the company will exit U.S. retail fixed annuities and consumer life insurance markets while focusing on fee-based businesses in retirement and asset management. A new $1.2 billion share repurchase authorization reflects its commitment to return capital to shareholders. These strategic shifts position Principal to strengthen leadership in growth markets and improve return profiles.
Principal announced the renaming of its Principal Active Income ETF (YLD) to the Principal Active High Yield ETF, effective September 1, 2021, as part of a routine review. A 2-for-1 stock split will occur, with shares trading on a split-adjusted basis starting September 2, 2021. This split does not change the total dollar value of shareholder investments. Shareholders are not required to take any action. The ETF's ticker and CUSIP remain unchanged.
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