Principal Financial Group Inc. will release third-quarter 2011 financial results after U.S. markets close on Oct. 27.

The following day at 9 a.m., CEO Larry Zimpleman and chief financial officer Terry Lillis will discuss the results in a live conference call.

To listen to a live webcast of that call, go to www.principal.com/investor  at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, and to download and install any necessary audio software. To listen via telephone, call (800) 374-1609 about 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. The access code is 13931944.