X0201 42003-11-28 0001126328 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC PFG 0001166875 ZIMPLEMAN LARRY D 711 HIGH STREET DES MOINES IA 50392 0100Executive Vice PresidentCommon Stock2003-11-284P05833.07A3553DCommon Stock4930IBy 401(k) PlanPursuant to 10b5-1 plan adopted July 16, 2003.Includes 696 shares acquired pursuant to the Principal Financial Group, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Joyce N. Hoffman, by Power of Attorney2003-12-01