Principal Global Investors is a diversified asset management organization and a member of the Principal Financial Group®. Principal Global Investors manages US$212.9 billion* in assets primarily for retirement plans and other institutional clients, and draws from the expertise of over 400 investment professionals. The firm offers a broad range of investment capabilities, including equity, fixed income, and real estate investments as well as specialized overlay and advisory services.

*As of 30 June 2010. Principal Global Investors is the asset management arm of the Principal Financial Group® (The Principal®)¹ and includes the asset management operations of the following subsidiaries of The Principal: Principal Global Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC; Spectrum Asset Management, Inc.; Post Advisory Group, LLC; Columbus Circle Investors; Edge Asset Management, Inc.; Morley Financial Services Inc.; Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited; Principal Global Investors (Singapore) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Australia) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Japan) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Hong Kong) Ltd.; CIMB – Principal Islamic Asset Management; and the majority owned affiliates of Principal International, Inc.

¹"The Principal Financial Group" and "The Principal" are registered trademarks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a member of the Principal Financial Group.