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About Us

Principal Global Investors is a diversified asset management organization and a member of the Principal Financial Group®. We manage $215.4 billion* in assets primarily for retirement plans and other institutional clients. Our investment capabilities encompass an extensive range of equity, fixed income and real estate investments as well as specialized overlay and advisory services. We utilize a multi-boutique strategy enabling us to provide an expanded range of diverse investment capabilities through our network of specialized affiliates.

We focus on delivering excellent investment performance and client service on behalf of our clients. Our capable team of 1,132 employees - including 418 investment professionals - works within a collaborative environment from offices around the world. Our global reach provides an information advantage in researching and managing investment portfolios. At the same time, we serve clients on a local basis and tailor our capabilities to specific client objectives and investment goals.






*As of December 31, 2009. Principal Global Investors is the asset management arm of the Principal Financial Group® (The Principal®)1 and includes the asset management operations of the following subsidiaries of The Principal: Principal Global Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC; Spectrum Asset Management, Inc.; Post Advisory Group, LLC; Columbus Circle Investors; Edge Asset Management, Inc.; Morley Financial Services Inc.; Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited; Principal Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Australia) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Japan) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Hong Kong) Ltd.; and the majority owned affiliates of Principal International, Inc.

1"The Principal Financial Group" and "The Principal" are registered trademarks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a member of the Principal Financial Group.