Amendment to Employment Agreement between Larry D. Zimpleman and Principal Financial Group, Inc. (March 2009)

Summary

This amendment, effective March 28, 2009, modifies the employment agreement between Larry D. Zimpleman and Principal Financial Group, Inc. (including its affiliates Principal Financial Services, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company). The key change is a 10% reduction in Mr. Zimpleman's base salary to $720,000. All other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged. The amendment is agreed to and signed by all parties.

EX-10.16.2 3 a09-9328_1ex10d16d2.htm EX-10.16.2

Exhibit 10.16.2

 

March 16, 2009

 

Larry D. Zimpleman

President and Chief Executive Officer

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

711 High Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50392

 

Dear Larry:

 

You, Principal Financial Group, Inc., Principal Financial Services, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company (collectively “Companies”) and the Companies agree to amend the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, by and between the Companies and you dated May 1, 2008 (“Agreement”) as follows:

 

As of March 28, 2009, your Base Salary (as that term is defined in the Agreement) will be reduced by 10% to $720,000.  Except as provided in this Amendment, all of the other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

 

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

 

 

By:

/s/ William T. Kerr

 

 

William T. Kerr

 

 

Chairman, Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors

 

Principal Financial Services, Inc.

 

 

By:

/s/ William T. Kerr

 

 

William T. Kerr

 

 

Director

 

 

Principal Life Insurance Company

 

 

By:

/s/ William T. Kerr

 

 

William T. Kerr

 

 

Chairman, Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors

 

 

Agreed to as of the 24th day of March 2009:

 

 

/s/ Larry D. Zimpleman

 

Larry D. Zimpleman

 

 

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