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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act
of 1934
Date of Report: January
11, 2024
(Date of earliest event
reported)
PRINCIPAL
FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)
| Delaware |
1-16725 |
42-1520346 |
| (State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission file number) |
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of
incorporation) |
|
Identification
Number) |
711
High Street, Des Moines,
Iowa 50392
(Address of principal executive
offices)
(515)
247-5111
(Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box
below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions:
| ¨ | Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title
of each class |
Trading
Symbol(s) |
Name
of each exchange on which registered |
| Common
Stock |
PFG |
Nasdaq
Global Select Market |
| ¨ |
Indicate by check mark
whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§203.405 of this
chapter) or rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). |
Emerging growth company ¨
| ¨ |
If an emerging growth company,
indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised
financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. |
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) On January 11, 2024, Principal Financial
Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the retirement of Patrick G. Halter, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Principal Asset Management, effective April 2, 2024. Mr. Halter will assume the interim role of Division President of
Principal Asset Management effective February 10, 2024, until his retirement on April 2, 2024. Kamal Bhatia, who
currently serves as Senior Executive Managing Director and Global Head of Investments of Principal Asset Management, President of
Principal Funds and Chairman of Principal Funds Board, will become President and Chief Executive Officer of Principal Asset
Management, effective February 10, 2024.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Halter’s
retirement and Mr. Bhatia's appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
|
PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. |
| |
|
|
By: |
/s/
Christopher Agbe-Davies |
|
Name: |
Christopher Agbe-Davies |
|
Title: |
Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary |
| |
|
|
| Date: January 11,
2024 |
|
|
Exhibit 99.1
| Release: |
On receipt, January 11, 2024 |
|
| Media Contact: |
Teresa Thoensen, 515-878-0800, thoensen.teresa@principal.com |
| Investor Contact: |
Humphrey Lee, 877-909-1105, lee.humphrey@principal.com |
Principal®
names Kamal Bhatia head of asset management
Pat Halter to retire after 40 years with the company
(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Principal Financial
Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) today announced Kamal Bhatia, global head of investments and president and chairman of
Principal® Funds, will be the incoming president and chief executive officer of Principal Asset
ManagementSM, effective February 10, 2024. Bhatia succeeds Pat Halter, who will retire after 40 years with the
company on April 2, 2024. During this transition period, Halter will assume the interim role of division president.
Bhatia will be responsible for strategy, investment performance, and
client growth for the global investment unit and the company’s $651 billion1 of assets under management (AUM), including
the general account. He will lead the continued expansion of the firm’s global and local offerings with a focus on specialty public
and private investment capabilities, multi-asset products, and retirement solutions to meet the needs of its institutional, wealth, and
retirement clients.
“Asset management is a core growth driver for Principal and the
investment engine behind the company’s global retirement and benefits and protection businesses,” said Dan Houston, chairman,
president, and CEO of Principal. “We bring to bear our talent, expertise, and experience to deliver investment solutions and performance
coupled with deep client understanding. I’m confident in Kamal’s ability to continue to drive this business forward to meet
the growing demand for investment solutions around the world, while navigating volatile market environments and evolving client needs.”
Bhatia joined Principal in 2019 as president and CEO of Principal Funds
before becoming chief operating officer for the asset management business in 2020 and global head of investments in 2023. Prior to joining
the company, Bhatia held several senior management positions in the industry, including CEO and Chairman of the Board for OC Private Capital,
a joint venture between OppenheimerFunds and Carlyle, focused on private credit. He’s also held senior roles at OppenheimerFunds,
TIAA-CREF Asset Management, Mellon Asset Management, and Citigroup.
Halter is retiring from Principal after 40 years with the company.
As president, he’s guided the firm through significant growth, including the further diversification of its active, specialty investment
capabilities into private markets and new geographies. Most recently, Halter led the integration of the company’s asset management
and international pension businesses to better deliver local and global investment expertise to its clients across the globe. Throughout
his tenure, Principal Asset Management has been continuously recognized by Pensions & Investments as a “Best Place to Work
in Money Management.” Halter joined Principal in commercial real estate and previously served as CEO of Principal Real Estate Investors
and chief operating officer of the firm.
“Pat has helped set the course for asset management at Principal
for 40 years, helping us to grow to more than 850 investment professionals, serving clients in more than 80 markets,” said Houston.
“His leadership in developing our real estate capabilities led to our expansion into international markets and made Principal the
top 10 global real estate investment manager2 it is today. We’re grateful for his steady hand and deep commitment to
our clients and to building a best-in-class culture within our asset management organization.”
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About Kamal Bhatia
Kamal Bhatia is senior executive managing director and global head
of investments for Principal Asset ManagementSM, the global investment management business of Principal Financial Group®.
Bhatia has overall responsibility for the firm’s global investment organization, including the Principal® general
account and investment subsidiaries. Bhatia also serves as president of Principal Funds and chair of the Principal Funds board. Bhatia
previously held the position of chief operating officer for Principal Asset Management.
Prior to joining Principal, Bhatia was CEO at OC Private Capital, a
joint venture company between OppenheimerFunds and the Carlyle Group, where he focused on private credit investing. He is an industry
veteran bringing significant experience in investment solutions, business strategy, client engagement, and product development across
multiple global asset managers. Bhatia has worked at OppenheimerFunds, TIAA, Mellon Asset Management, and Citigroup in various leadership
roles.
Bhatia is a CFA charter holder and earned his bachelor’s from
IIT, Kanpur (India) and master’s from Washington University in St. Louis. He served on boards in the U.S. and Europe.
About Pat Halter
Patrick (Pat) Halter has been the president
and CEO of Asset Management for Principal Financial Group® since 2018. He joined the company in 1984 in commercial real
estate and held several roles within Principal Real Estate Investors before serving as its chief executive officer from 2003 to 2018.
In 2016, he was named Chief Operating Officer of Principal Global Investors and CEO and President in 2018.
Today, Halter serves on the Principal Mutual
Fund Board and has board responsibilities with various international ventures. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Investment Company
Institute and served on the board of the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at the University of Wisconsin. Halter earned his bachelor’s
degree in finance and marketing, and an MBA in finance, from the University of Wisconsin.
About Principal Financial Group®
Principal Financial Group®
(Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 19,500 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 61 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 the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere3, a
member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a “Best Places to Work in Money Management4.” Learn more about
Principal and our commitment to building a better future at principal.com.
1 As of September 30, 2023
2 For the top 10 rating: Managers
ranked by total worldwide real estate assets (net of leverage, including contributions committed or received, but not yet invested; REOCs
are included with equity; REIT securities are excluded), as of 30 June 2022. “The Largest Real Estate Investment Managers,”
Pensions & Investments, 3 October 2022.
3 Ethisphere, 2023
4 Pensions & Investments, 2023
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