SEC Filing Summary: Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Principal Financial Group, Inc. on August 8, 2002. The filing serves as a regulatory disclosure under Regulation FD and Commission Order No. 4-460, requiring sworn statements from the company's principal executive and financial officers regarding the accuracy of prior Exchange Act filings.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural filing containing legal attestations rather than a financial performance report.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this document. The filing confirms that the officers have reviewed covered reports (including the 2001 Form 10-K and subsequent 10-Q and 8-K filings) and attest that they do not contain untrue statements of material fact or omit necessary material facts.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or specific discussion of risks and contingencies. The primary content consists of sworn statements by J. Barry Griswell (Chairman, President, and CEO) and Michael H. Gersie (Executive Vice President and CFO) confirming the integrity of the company's historical reporting.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- The filing confirms compliance with Commission Order No. 4-460 regarding the accuracy of past reports.
- Sworn statements were reviewed with the company's audit committee prior to filing.
- Covered reports include the Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2001, and all subsequent quarterly and current reports.
- No new financial data or operational updates are disclosed in this specific document.