# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000009713
**File Stem:** 0000009713-26-000180
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000009713-26-000180.hdr.sgml**: 20260430

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000009713-26-000180

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 497VPU

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260430

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260429

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260430

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Principal Life Insurance Co Separate Account B
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000009713

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 420127290
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 497VPU
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-213890
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26919213

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20011016

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BANKERS LIFE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19870317

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO SEPARATE ACCOUNT B (Series ID: S000001542)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                              | Ticker Symbol   |
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| C000175900 | Principal Lifetime Income Solutions II Variable Annuity |  |

**PRINCIPAL**<sup>®</sup> **LIFETIME INCOME SOLUTIONS II** 

**VARIABLE ANNUITY**

**UPDATING SUMMARY PROSPECTUS**

**Dated May 1, 2026**

This Updating Summary Prospectus describes Principal<sup>®</sup> Lifetime Income Solutions II Variable Annuity, an individual, flexible premium, deferred variable annuity (the "Contract"), issued by Principal Life Insurance Company ("the Company", "we", "our" or "us") through Principal Life Insurance Company Separate Account B ("Separate Account").

This Updating Summary Prospectus summarizes key features of the Contract. The prospectus for the Contract (the "Expanded Prospectus") contains more information about the Contract, including its features, benefits, and risks. You can find the Expanded Prospectus and other information about the Contract online at www.principal.com/LifeIncomeIIVAReport. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling 1-800-852-4450 or by sending an email request to https://www.annuityinternet@principal.com.

The Contract is a complex investment and involves risks, including potential loss of principal and accumulated earnings. The Contract is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. Full and partial surrenders could result in surrender charges, taxes, and tax penalties. Our obligations under the Contract are subject to our financial strength and claims-paying ability.

Additional general information about certain investment products, including variable annuities, has been prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") staff and is available at https://www.Investor.gov.

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**Updating Summary Prospectus Contents** 

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| Special Terms | <u>2</u> |
| Updated Information about Your Contract | <u>4</u> |
| Key Information Table | <u>5</u> |
| Appendix: Investment Options Available under the Contract | <u>10</u> |

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**SPECIAL TERMS**

The terms defined below are used throughout this Prospectus.

**Accumulated Value (Contract Accumulated Value)** - the sum of the values in the DCA Plus Account(s) and the Separate Account Divisions.

**Anniversary(ies)** - the same date and month of each year following the Contract Date.

**Annuitant** - the person, including any Joint Annuitant, on whose life the annuity benefit payment is based. This person may or may not be the Owner.

**Annuitization Date** - the date all of the Owner's Accumulated Value is applied to an annuity benefit payment option.

**Automatic Portfolio Rebalancing (APR)** - the Transfer of money among Your Separate Account Divisions on a set schedule to maintain a specified percentage in each Separate Account Division.

**Contract Date** - the date that the Contract is issued and which is used to determine Contract Years.

**Contract Year** - the one-year period beginning on the Contract Date and ending one day before the contract Anniversary and any subsequent one-year period beginning on a contract Anniversary (for example, if the Contract Date is June 5, 2016, the first Contract Year ends on June 4, 2017, and the first contract Anniversary falls on June 5, 2017).

**Data Page** - that portion of the Contract which contains the following: Owner and Annuitant data (names, gender, Annuitant age); the Contract Date; maximum Annuitization Date; Contract charges and limits; benefits; and a summary of the riders included.

**Division(s)** - refer to the term "Separate Account Division" in this Section.

**Dollar Cost Averaging Plus (DCA Plus) Account** - an account which uses a guaranteed interest rate to calculate interest earned for a specific amount of time.

**Investment Options** - the DCA Plus Accounts and Separate Account Divisions.

**Joint Annuitant** - an Annuitant whose life determines the annuity benefit under this Contract. Any reference to the death of the Annuitant means the death of the first Annuitant to die.

**Joint Owner** - an Owner who has an undivided interest with the right of survivorship in this Contract with another Owner. Any reference to the death of the Owner means the death of the first Owner to die.

**Owner** - the person, including Joint Owner, who owns all the rights and privileges of this Contract. For the Principal<sup>®</sup> Variable Annuity Exchange Offer and Investment Plus Variable Annuity GMWB Exchange Offer, Owner refers to the original Owner.

**Qualified Plan(s)** - the gross amount You contributed to the Contract.

**Qualified Plan(s)** - retirement plans which receive favorable tax treatment under Section 401 or 403(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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**Separate Account Division (Division(s))** - a part of the Separate Account which invests in shares of an Underlying Mutual Fund. (Referred to in the marketing materials as "sub-accounts.")

**Surrender** - the withdrawal of all or part of the Accumulated Value of Your Contract.

**Surrender Charge** - the charge deducted upon certain partial Surrenders or total Surrender of the Contract before the Annuitization Date.

**Transfer** - moving all or a portion of Your Accumulated Value to or from one investment option or among several Investment Options. All Transfers initiated during the same Valuation Period are considered to be one Transfer for purposes of calculating the transaction fee, if any.

**Underlying Mutual Fund** - a registered open-end investment company, or a series or portfolio thereof, in which a Division invests.

**Unit** - the accounting measure used to determine Your proportionate interest in a Division.

**Valuation Date (Valuation Days)** - each day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open for trading and trading is not restricted.

**Valuation Period** - the period of time from one determination of the value of a Unit of a Division to the next. Each Valuation Period begins at the close of normal trading on the NYSE, generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on each Valuation Date and ends at the close of normal trading of the NYSE on the next Valuation Date.

**We, Our, Us** - Principal Life Insurance Company. We are also referred to throughout this prospectus as the Company.

**You, Your** - the Owner of this Contract, including any Joint Owner.

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**UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CONTRACT**

The information in this Updating Summary Prospectus is a summary of certain Contract features that have changed since the statutory prospectus dated May 1, 2025. This may not reflect all of the changes that have occurred since You entered into Your Contract.

The Principal® Variable Annuity Exchange Offer ("exchange offer") will no longer be available for new exchanges with applications signed July 1, 2025 and later.

The Investment Plus Variable Annuity GMWB Exchange Offer ("GMWB exchange offer") will no longer be available for new exchanges with applications signed July 1, 2025 and later.

**Underlying Mutual Funds**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• On or about May 1, 2026, the PVC Diversified Growth Strategic Allocation Account merged into the PVC Diversified Growth Adaptive Allocation Account.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• On or about May 1, 2026, the PVC Diversified Balanced Strategic Allocation Account merged into the PVC Diversified Balanced Adaptive Allocation Account.

For more information on the available underlying funds, please see the funds' prospectuses at the following website: https://www.principal.com/LifeIncomeIIVAReport

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**KEY INFORMATION TABLE**

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT THE CONTRACT**

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| | **FEES, EXPENSES AND ADJUSTMENTS** | **FEES, EXPENSES AND ADJUSTMENTS** | **FEES, EXPENSES AND ADJUSTMENTS** | **LOCATION IN EXPANDED**<br>**PROSPECTUS** |
| **Are There Charges or Adjustments for Early Withdrawals?** | **Yes.** If you withdraw money from your Contract within 7 contract years following your last premium payment, you will be assessed a surrender charge. The maximum surrender charge is 6% o For example, if you make an early withdrawal within the first three contract years, you could pay a surrender charge of up to $6,000 on a $100,000 investment. Losses due to surrender charges will be greater if there are also taxes and tax penalties. | **Yes.** If you withdraw money from your Contract within 7 contract years following your last premium payment, you will be assessed a surrender charge. The maximum surrender charge is 6% o For example, if you make an early withdrawal within the first three contract years, you could pay a surrender charge of up to $6,000 on a $100,000 investment. Losses due to surrender charges will be greater if there are also taxes and tax penalties. | **Yes.** If you withdraw money from your Contract within 7 contract years following your last premium payment, you will be assessed a surrender charge. The maximum surrender charge is 6% o For example, if you make an early withdrawal within the first three contract years, you could pay a surrender charge of up to $6,000 on a $100,000 investment. Losses due to surrender charges will be greater if there are also taxes and tax penalties. | **4. FEE TABLE**<br>**7. CHARGES – Deferred Sales Load ("Surrender Charge")**  |
| **Are There Transaction Charges?** | **Yes.** In addition to surrender charges, you may also be charged for other transactions, such as when you exceed more than 12 unscheduled partial surrenders in a contract year or you make more than one unscheduled transfer in a contract year.  | **Yes.** In addition to surrender charges, you may also be charged for other transactions, such as when you exceed more than 12 unscheduled partial surrenders in a contract year or you make more than one unscheduled transfer in a contract year.  | **Yes.** In addition to surrender charges, you may also be charged for other transactions, such as when you exceed more than 12 unscheduled partial surrenders in a contract year or you make more than one unscheduled transfer in a contract year.  | **4. FEE TABLE** <br>**7. CHARGES – Transaction Fees** |
| **Are There Ongoing Fees and Expenses?** | **Yes**. The following part of the table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay *each year*, depending on the investment options and optional benefits you choose. Please refer to your data page for information about the specific fees you will bay each year based on the options you have selected. | **Yes**. The following part of the table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay *each year*, depending on the investment options and optional benefits you choose. Please refer to your data page for information about the specific fees you will bay each year based on the options you have selected. | **Yes**. The following part of the table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay *each year*, depending on the investment options and optional benefits you choose. Please refer to your data page for information about the specific fees you will bay each year based on the options you have selected. | **4. FEE TABLE**<br>**7. CHARGES - Fixed Account Surrender Charge and Transfer Fee** |
| | **ANNUAL FEE** | **MINIMUM** | **MAXIMUM** |  |
|  | 1. Base contract<sup>1</sup> | 1.40% | 3.50% |  |
|  | 2. Underlying mutual fund fees and expenses<sup>2</sup> | 0.48% | 1.02% | **APPENDIX A - INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT** |
|  | 3. Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit ("GMWB")<sup>3 4</sup> | 1.25% | 1.55% |  |

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<sup>1</sup> This fee reflects the Mortality and Expense Risks Charge and Administration Charge. We assess each division with a daily charge. The annual rate of the charge is the percentage of the average daily net assets of the Separate Account divisions.

<sup>2</sup> As a percentage of the average net underlying mutual fund assets.

<sup>3</sup> As part of your purchase, you will need to select one of the available GMWB riders. The choice you make affects how much you will pay for your Contract. To help you understand the cost of owning your Contract, the table above shows the lowest and highest current charges you could pay each year. This estimate assumes that you do not take withdrawals from the Contract, **which could add surrender charges that substantially increase costs**.

<sup>4</sup> For historical GMWB charges, see **Appendix G**.

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| **Lowest and Highest Annual Cost Table**<br>Because your Contract is customizable, the choices you make affect how much you will pay. To help you understand the cost of owning your Contract, this table shows the lowest and highest cost you could pay *each year*, based on current charges. This estimate assumes that you do not take withdrawals from the Contract **which could add surrender charges that substantially increase costs.**  | **Lowest and Highest Annual Cost Table**<br>Because your Contract is customizable, the choices you make affect how much you will pay. To help you understand the cost of owning your Contract, this table shows the lowest and highest cost you could pay *each year*, based on current charges. This estimate assumes that you do not take withdrawals from the Contract **which could add surrender charges that substantially increase costs.**  | **Lowest and Highest Annual Cost Table**<br>Because your Contract is customizable, the choices you make affect how much you will pay. To help you understand the cost of owning your Contract, this table shows the lowest and highest cost you could pay *each year*, based on current charges. This estimate assumes that you do not take withdrawals from the Contract **which could add surrender charges that substantially increase costs.**  | **Lowest and Highest Annual Cost Table**<br>Because your Contract is customizable, the choices you make affect how much you will pay. To help you understand the cost of owning your Contract, this table shows the lowest and highest cost you could pay *each year*, based on current charges. This estimate assumes that you do not take withdrawals from the Contract **which could add surrender charges that substantially increase costs.**  |
|  | **LOWEST ANNUAL COST**<br>**$2,620** | **HIGHEST ANNUAL COST**<br>**$3,292** | |
|  | Assumes: | Assumes: |  |
|  | <br>● Investment of $100,000<br>● 5% annual appreciation<br>● Least expensive Base Contract charge, underlying mutual fund fees and expenses, and GMWB charge<br>● No optional benefits<br>● No sales charges<br>● No additional purchase payments, transfers or withdrawals | <br>● Investment of $100,000<br>● 5% annual appreciation<br>● Most expensive Base Contract charge, underlying mutual fund fees and expenses, and GMWB charge<br>● No sales charges<br>● No additional purchase payments, transfers or withdrawals |  |
|  | **RISKS** | **RISKS** | **LOCATION IN EXPANDED**<br>**PROSPECTUS** |
| **Is There a Risk of Loss from Poor Performance?**  | **Yes.** You can lose money by investing in this Contract. | **Yes.** You can lose money by investing in this Contract. | **5. PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE CONTRACT – Poor Investment Performance** |
| **Is This a Short Term Investment?**  | **No.** This Contract is not designed for short-term investing and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash.<br>Amounts surrendered from the Contract may result in surrender charges, taxes and tax penalties, and may significantly reduce Contract benefits.<br>Surrender charges apply for up to 7 years following your last premium payment. These charges will reduce the value of your Contract if you withdraw money during that time.  | **No.** This Contract is not designed for short-term investing and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash.<br>Amounts surrendered from the Contract may result in surrender charges, taxes and tax penalties, and may significantly reduce Contract benefits.<br>Surrender charges apply for up to 7 years following your last premium payment. These charges will reduce the value of your Contract if you withdraw money during that time.  | **5. PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE CONTRACT – Liquidity Risk** |

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| **What are the Risks Associated with the Investment Options?**  | • An investment in this Contract is subject to the risk of poor investment performance and can vary depending on the performance of the investment options available under the (Contract (e.g., the division of the Separate Account). <br>• Each investment option (including the DCA Plus accounts) has its own unique risks.<br>• You should review available investment options before making an investment decision. | **5. PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE CONTRACT** |
| **What are the Risks Related to the Insurance Company?**  | An investment in the Contract is subject to the risks related to the Company. Any obligations (including under the DCA Plus accounts), guarantees, or benefits are subject to the claims-paying ability of the Company. More information about the Company, including its financial strength ratings, is available upon request by calling the following toll-free telephone number: 1-800-852-4450. | **5. PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE CONTRACT – Insurance Company Risks** |
|  | **RESTRICTIONS** | **LOCATION IN EXPANDED**<br>**PROSPECTUS** |

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| **Are There Restrictions on the Investment Options?**  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Yes.** <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• There may be restrictions that limit the investment options that you may choose. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Investment Limitations - In purchasing the Contract, you are required to select only one GMWB rider. Regardless of which GMWB rider you select, it will limit the underlying mutual funds available to you as investment options under the Contract.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Limitations on Transfers – We reserve the right to charge you for each unscheduled transfer after the first unscheduled transfer in a contract year. We also reserve the right to limit transfers in circumstances where frequent transfers have been made. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We reserve the right to add or close Separate Account divisions and fixed options. We reserve the right to substitute the Separate Account divisions that are available as investment options under the Contract.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Allocations to and from the DCA Plus accounts and the Fixed Account may be subject to restrictions and limitations.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• We reserve the right to impose additional restrictions on purchase payments.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Depending on your state, or your financial professional or your financial professional's firm, certain investment options may not be available. | <br>**8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRACT – Frequent Transfers among Divisions**<br>**8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRACT – Contract or Registrant Changes**<br>**8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRACT - Financial Intermediary Variations**<br>**APPENDIX A**<br>**INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT**  |

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| **Are There Any Restrictions on Contract Benefits?**  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Yes.** <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**•** There are restrictions and limitations relating to the benefits offered under the Contract (e.g., death benefits). <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Except as otherwise provided, the Contract benefits may not be modified or terminated by us.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Partial surrenders (including any applicable surrender charges and fees) and partial annuitizations will reduce the value of the death benefit, perhaps significantly, and reduction could be greater than the amount withdrawn.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Optional benefits are no longer available for purchase.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Depending on your state, or your financial professional or your financial professional's firm, certain benefits may not be available or may be available on different terms.  | **8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRACT - Financial Intermediary Variations**<br>**10. BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT**<br>**10. BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT - Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit ("GMWB") Riders**<br>**10. BENEFITS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT - Death Benefit** |

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| | **TAXES** | **LOCATION IN EXPANDED PROSPECTUS** |
| **What are the Contract's Tax Implications?**  | • You should consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of an investment in, and payments received under this Contract.<br>• If you purchase the Contract through a tax-qualified plan or individual retirement account (IRA), such plan or IRA already provides tax deferral under the Code and there are fees and charges in an annuity that may not be included in such other investments. The tax deferral of the annuity does not provide any additional tax benefits for such a plan or IRA.<br>• Premiums that are made on a pre-tax basis and earnings on your Contract are taxed at ordinary income tax rates when you withdraw them. You also may have to pay a 10% penalty tax if you take a withdrawal before age 59 1/2. | **13. TAXES** |
|  | **CONFLICTS OF INTEREST** | **LOCATION IN EXPANDED PROSPECTUS**  |
| **How are Financial Professionals Compensated?**  | Your financial professional may receive compensation in the form of commissions for selling this Contract to you. Your financial professional may have a financial incentive to offer or recommend this Contract over another investment. | **7. CHARGES - Distribution of the Contract**<br>**16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONTRACT – Payments to Financial Intermediaries** |
| **Should I Exchange My Contract?**  | Your financial professional may have a financial incentive to offer you a new contract in place of the one you already own. You should exchange your contract if you determine, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both contracts, and any fees or penalties to terminate the existing contract, that it is preferable to you to purchase the new contract rather than continuing to own your existing contract. | **7. CHARGES - Distribution of the Contract<br>8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRACT – Contract Provisions and Limitations – Exchange Offers** |

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**APPENDIX A**

**INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT**

Variable Options

The following is a list of underlying mutual funds available under the Contract. More information about the underlying funds is available in the underlying mutual fund statutory and summary prospectuses, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at https://www.principal.com/LifeIncomeIIVAReport, call 1-800-852-4450, or send a request to annuityinternet@principal.com. Depending on the GMWB Rider you choose with your Contract, you may not be able to invest in certain investment options.

The current expense and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the underlying mutual funds but does not reflect the other fees and expenses that your Contract may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these charges were included. Each underlying mutual fund's past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.

The availability of investment options may vary depending in your financial professional or your financial professional's firm. See 8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRACT - Financial Intermediary Variations in the Expanded Prospectus.

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| <br>**Type** | <br>**Fund Name** | <br>**Adviser/**<br>**Subadviser** | <br>**Current**<br>**Expenses** | **Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/25)** | **Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/25)** | **Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/25)** |
| <br>**Type** | <br>**Fund Name** | <br>**Adviser/**<br>**Subadviser** | <br>**Current**<br>**Expenses** | **1 Year** | **5 Year** | **10 Year** |
| Money Market  | Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products Trust V<br>**Fidelity® VIP Government Money Market Portfolio** <br>**Service Class 2** <sup>3</sup> | Fidelity Management & Research Company, LLC/FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited (FMR UK)<br>Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited (FMR H.K.)<br>Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited (FMR Japan) | 0.50% | 3.86% | 2.90% | 1.83% |
| Moderately Conservative Allocation | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – Diversified Balanced Account** <br>**Class 2** <sup>2,3,4</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 0.49% | 12.09% | 5.66% | 7.27% |

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| Moderately Conservative Allocation | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – Diversified Balanced Adaptive Allocation** <br>**Account** <br>**Class 2** <sup>2,3,4,8</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 0.53% | 7.00% | 4.50% |  |
| Moderate Allocation  | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – Diversified Growth Account** <br>**Class 2** <sup>2,3,4</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 0.49% | 13.86% | 7.60% | 8.90% |
| Moderate Allocation  | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – Diversified Growth Adaptive Allocation Account**<br>**Class 2** <sup>2,3,7</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 0.53% | 7.31% | 6.13% |  |
| Moderately Conservative Allocation | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – Diversified Income Account** <br>**Class 2** <sup>2,3</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 0.48% | 10.38% | 3.74% | 5.61% |
| Defined Outcome | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer April Account** <br>**Class 2** <sup>1,2,3,5,6</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 0.98% | 11.95% |  |  |
| Defined Outcome | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer January Account**<br>**Class 2** <sup>1,2,3,5,6</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 0.99% | 12.74% |  |  |

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| Defined Outcome  | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer July Account** <br>**Class 2** <sup>1,2,3,5,6</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 1.00% | 13.26% |
| Defined Outcome | Principal Variable Contract Funds, Inc.<br>**PVC – U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer October Account**<br>**Class 2** <sup>1,2,3,5,6</sup> | Principal Global Investors, LLC | 0.99% | 13.10% |

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1. The Fund's current expenses are subject to a temporary expense reimbursement and/or fee waiver arrangement that is in place. This arrangement may be terminated in the future and, therefore, the expense figures shown reflect temporary fee reductions. Please refer to the Fund's prospectus for more information.

2. This Fund is a fund of funds. The funds of funds expenses may be higher than other fund types because the expenses of the selected Fund include the expenses of the funds it holds.

3. This Fund pays 12b-1 fees to Principal Securities, Inc. ("PSI").

4. Effective July 1, 2022, this account is not available to customers with an application signature date on or after July 1, 2022 who select the Flexible Income Protector Plus rider.

5. This Fund is not available in the state of New York.

6. This Fund may not be available through all broker-dealers.

7. On or about May 1, 2026, the PVC Diversified Growth Strategic Allocation Account merged into the PVC Diversified Growth Adaptive Allocation Account.

8. On or about May 1, 2026, the PVC Diversified Balanced Strategic Allocation Account merged into the PVC Diversified Balanced Adaptive Allocation Account.

Fixed Options

These are the fixed interest options currently available under the Contract. We may change the features of the fixed interest options listed below, offer new fixed interest options, and terminate existing fixed interest options. We will provide you with written notice before doing so. See 8. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTRACT - Fixed Account in the Expanded Prospectus.

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| **Name** | **Term** | **Minimum Guaranteed**<br>**Interest Rate** |
| Fixed Account | N/A | 3.00% |
| DCA Plus Accounts | N/A | 3.00% |

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GMWB Investment Restrictions

Based on the GMWB rider You select(ed), Your Investment Options will be limited as follows:

**<u>Target Income Protector</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Balanced Adaptive Allocation Account

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Growth Adaptive Allocation Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Income Account; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fidelity VIP Government Money Market Portfolio<sup>.</sup>

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**<u>Flexible Income Protector</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Balanced Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Balanced Strategic Allocation Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Growth Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Growth Strategic Allocation Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Income Account; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fidelity VIP Government Money Market Portfolio.

**<u>Flexible Income Protector Plus</u>**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Balanced Account <sup>(1)</sup>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Balanced Strategic Allocation Account <sup>(1)</sup>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Growth Account <sup>(1)</sup>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Growth Strategic Allocation Account <sup>(1)</sup>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Diversified Income Account;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Fidelity VIP Government Money Market Portfolio;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• PVC U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer April Account <sup>(2)(4)</sup>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• PVC U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer January Account <sup>(2)(3)</sup>;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• PVC U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer July Account <sup>(2)(5)</sup>; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• PVC U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer October Account <sup>(2)(6)</sup>

(1) Effective July 1, 2022, this account is not available to customers with an application signature date on or after July 1, 2022 who select the Flexible Income Protector Plus rider. If your Contract was issued in the State of New York, had an application signature date on or before June 30, 2022, and your Contract includes the Flexible Income Protector Plus Rider, these investment options continue to remain available to you.

(2) Not available in the state of New York.

(3) Prior to May 1, 2025, the Principal VCF U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer January Account was known as the Principal VCF U.S. LargeCap Buffer January Account. This will be reflected on 5/31/2025.

(4) Prior to May 1, 2025, the Principal VCF U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer April Account was known as the Principal VCF U.S. LargeCap Buffer April Account. This change will be reflected on 5/31/2025.

(5) Prior to May 1, 2025, the Principal VCF U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer July Account was known as the Principal VCF U.S. LargeCap Buffer July Account. This change will be reflected on 5/31/2025.

(6) Prior to May 1, 2025, the Principal VCF U.S. LargeCap S&P 500 Index Buffer October Account was known as the Principal VCF U.S. LargeCap Buffer October Account. This change will be reflected on 5/31/2025.

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**The name of the Contract is Principal** <sup>®</sup> **Lifetime Income Solutions II Variable Annuity. The EDGAR contract identifier number for the Contract is C000175900.**

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