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New On-Site Pharmacy Opens to Benefit More Than 9,000 Des Moines-Area Employees of the Principal Financial Group; Latest Amenity Further Supports Work-Life Balance, Helps Employees Manage Medical Costs

New On-Site Pharmacy Opens to Benefit More Than 9,000 Des Moines-Area Employees of the Principal Financial Group; Latest Amenity Further Supports Work-Life Balance, Helps Employees Manage Medical Costs

Published 05-01-06

Submitted by Principal Financial Group, Inc.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Principal Financial Group:

WHAT:

Ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of a new on-site pharmacy designed specifically to help employees of the Principal Financial Group save time and money

WHEN:

Monday May 1, 2006, at noon, with an open house following the ribbon cutting

WHO:

The following individuals will be on hand for interviews:

-- Jim Devries, senior vice president of Human Resources, the Principal Financial Group

-- Carey Jury, senior vice president of the Health Division, the Principal Financial Group

-- Employees of the Principal Financial Group

WHY:

The Principal Financial Group is making available an on-site pharmacy to its more than 9,000 Des Moines-area employees and retirees at its corporate campus. This latest amenity will offer prescription and over-the-counter medication, as well as various sundries. Caremark, a leading provider of pharmaceutical services that manages pharmacy benefits for the Principal Financial Group, will operate the CareCenter Pharmacy.

On-site pharmacists will be familiar with the company's health care plans and will provide suggestions to help employees who participate in the company's medical or prescription drug plan minimize their prescription costs.

WHERE:

The third floor of Corporate One, 711 High Street, the Principal Financial Group

Media should check in with security at the main entrance, where they will be escorted to the CareCenter Pharmacy. Metered parking is available along 8th Street.

Copyright Business Wire 2006

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Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 18,500 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for more than 140 years, we’re helping more than 51 million customers1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of America’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to building a better future at principal.com.

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