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Principal Financial (PFG) director Mary Beams granted 2,175 restricted stock units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Principal Financial Group Inc. director Mary E. Beams reported an equity award on Form 4. On May 19, 2026, she acquired 2,175 shares of Common Stock through a grant classified as a "grant, award, or other acquisition," noted in the footnotes as a grant of restricted stock units.

After this award, Beams directly holds 16,852 shares of Principal Financial Group common stock. This is a compensation-related equity grant, not an open-market purchase or sale.

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Insider Beams Mary E.
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,175 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,852 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Equity grant size 2,175 shares Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock on May 19, 2026
Transaction price $0.00 per share Price for the 2,175-share grant coded as A (award)
Post-transaction holdings 16,852 shares Total Common Stock directly owned after the grant
Transaction code A Classified as Grant, award, or other acquisition
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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code description "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/19/2026A2,175A$0(1)16,852D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Grant of restricted stock units.
Chris Agbe-Davies as Attorney-in-Fact05/21/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Mary E. Beams report for PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC (PFG)?

Mary E. Beams reported receiving an equity award. On May 19, 2026, she acquired 2,175 shares of Principal Financial Group common stock through a grant classified as a grant, award, or other acquisition, tied to restricted stock units.

How many shares did Mary E. Beams acquire in the latest PFG Form 4 filing?

She acquired 2,175 shares. The filing shows a grant of 2,175 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.00 per share, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition and footnoted as a grant of restricted stock units.

What are Mary E. Beams’ holdings in PFG common stock after this reported grant?

After the transaction, she directly holds 16,852 shares. The Form 4 lists total shares following the transaction as 16,852 shares of Principal Financial Group common stock, reflecting her direct ownership after the restricted stock unit grant.

Was the Mary E. Beams PFG Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

It was not an open-market trade. The Form 4 classifies the transaction with code A as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a transaction price of $0.00, and a footnote identifies it as a grant of restricted stock units.

What does the footnote in Mary E. Beams’ PFG Form 4 disclose about the transaction?

The footnote states it is a grant of restricted stock units. This clarifies that the 2,175-share acquisition represents a compensation-related equity award rather than a purchase on the open market, consistent with the transaction code A designation.