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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-21-136976
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	S-8
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
FILED AS OF DATE:		20211110
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20211110
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20211110

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001126328
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE [6321]
		IRS NUMBER:				421520346
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		S-8
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-260964
		FILM NUMBER:		211397206

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		711 HIGH STREET
		CITY:			DES MOINES
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			50392
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5152475111

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		711 HIGH STREET
		CITY:			DES MOINES
		STATE:			IA
		ZIP:			50392
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Document 1 - file: tm2132496d1_s8.htm

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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 23
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Document 2 - file: tm2132496d1_ex23.htm

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<TYPE>EX-24
<SEQUENCE>3
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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 24
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Document 3 - file: tm2132496d1_ex24.htm

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