Principal Financial (NYSE: PFG) director receives 134-share restricted stock unit grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Principal Financial Group director Mary E. Beams received an equity award in the form of restricted stock units. On March 27, 2026, she acquired 134 shares of Common Stock at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting a grant or award rather than a market purchase.

Following this compensation-related acquisition, her direct holdings increased to 14,677 Common Stock shares. The footnote clarifies the transaction was a grant of restricted stock units, a routine element of director equity compensation rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Beams Mary E.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	134	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,677 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Equity award size: 134 shares Award price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after award: 14,677 shares

3 metrics

Equity award size 134 shares Grant of Common Stock on March 27, 2026

Award price per share $0.00 per share Grant/award acquisition, non-cash compensation

Shares owned after award 14,677 shares Direct Common Stock holdings following transaction

Key Terms

restricted stock units, Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition

3 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Grant of restricted stock units."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Beams Mary E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

711 HIGH STREET

(Street)

DES MOINES IOWA 50392

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC [ PFG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/27/2026		A		134	A	$0(1)	14,677	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock units.

	Chris Agbe-Davies as Attorney-in-Fact	03/31/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PFG director Mary E. Beams report in this Form 4?

Mary E. Beams reported receiving an equity grant tied to 134 shares of Principal Financial Group Common Stock. The transaction reflects a compensation-related award, not an open-market purchase or sale, and is disclosed as a routine Form 4 insider transaction for transparency.

How many PFG shares were granted to Mary E. Beams in this award?

The award covers 134 shares of Principal Financial Group Common Stock. The filing shows these as acquired at a stated price of $0.00 per share, consistent with a director compensation grant rather than a cash purchase, and supported by the footnote describing restricted stock units.

What is Mary E. Beams’ PFG share ownership after this Form 4 transaction?

After the award, Mary E. Beams directly holds 14,677 shares of Principal Financial Group Common Stock. This total includes the 134 shares associated with the restricted stock unit grant disclosed in the filing, illustrating her updated direct equity stake in the company.

How is the PFG equity award to Mary E. Beams structured in this filing?

The filing describes an acquisition coded as a grant or award, with a footnote stating it is a grant of restricted stock units. These units are tied to 134 shares of Common Stock and carry a $0.00 per share transaction price, indicating non-cash director compensation.

Was the PFG transaction for Mary E. Beams a market buy or sell?

No, the transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. It is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition at $0.00 per share and supported by a footnote calling it a grant of restricted stock units, indicating standard equity compensation for a company director.