Did Principal Financial Group, Inc. declare a common stock dividend in 2009 to shareholders?
Yes. On Oct. 26, 2009, the company announced that the board of directors of Principal Financial Group, Inc. declared an annual cash dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 4, 2009 to shareholders of record as of the close of business Nov. 13, 2009. • When will I receive my common stock dividend payment? Generally, shareholders who own Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock on Nov. 13, 2009, should receive their dividend payment within a week after Dec. 4, 2009. If your shares are registered at our transfer agent, Computershare, and you have not received your dividend payment by Dec. 21, 2009, contact Computershare at 866.781.1368. If your shares are held by your broker and you have not received notice of the dividend by Dec. 28, 2009, contact your broker. • How will the amount of my common stock dividend check be determined? The amount of the check will be based on the number of shares you own as of the record date (Nov. 13, 2009) multiplied by $0.50, le
