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The Principal Financial Group (The Principal) is a global financial services provider which offers a wide range of financial products and services, and is a U.S. leader in 401(k) plans. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, the company has more than 18 million customers worldwide. As of September 30, 2009, assets under management exceeded $280 billion. It was ranked 273rd on Fortune magazine’s list of the 500 largest U.S. corporations (May 2009). It has been consistently awarded the distinction as one of the world's most ethical companies and has been named one of the Fortune 100 best companies to work for (2003 - 2009).