November 18, 2011 | |
via EDGAR | |
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission | |
100 F Street, NE | |
Washington, DC 20549 | |
Re: | Principal Funds, Inc. |
File No. 033-59474 | |
Application for Withdrawal Pursuant to Rule 477 | |
Dear Sir or Madam: | |
Pursuant to Rule 477(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Principal Funds, Inc. (the | |
"Company") hereby respectfully applies for the withdrawal of the above-referenced registration | |
statement on Form N-14 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on | |
November 8, 2011 (Accession No: 0000898745-11-000766) (the “Registration Statement”). | |
The Registration Statement was filed with respect to proposed reorganizations relating to certain | |
series of the Company. There were no securities sold or issued pursuant to the Registration | |
Statement. | |
The Company submits that withdrawal of the Registration Statement is consistent with the public | |
interest and the protection of investors. | |
We appreciate your assistance in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this matter, | |
please contact the undersigned at (515) 235-9238. | |
Very truly yours, | |
/s/ Adam U. Shaikh | |
Adam U. Shaikh | |
Assistant Counsel |