333-29131
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
under
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
and
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
under
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
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PRINCIPAL INTERNATIONAL EMERGING MARKETS FUND, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in Charter)
The Principal Financial Group
Des Moines, Iowa 50392
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone number (515) 248-3842
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MICHAEL D. ROUGHTON copy to: JOHN W. BLOUCH, L.L.P.
The Principal Financial Group Suite 405 West
Des Moines, Iowa 50392 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007-0805
(Name and address of agent for service)
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It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box)
immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b)of Rule 485
X on December 31, 1997 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485
on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485
75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485
on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485
If appropriate, check the following box:
This post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for
X a previously filed post-effective amendment.
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This amendment is being filed pursurant to Rule 485(b)(1)(iii) solely for
the purpose of designating a new effective date for the post-effective amendment
filed pursuant to Rule 485 (a) on October 23, 1997 (the "Previously Filed
Post-Effective Amendment"). Part A, B and C of the Previously Filed
Post-Effective Amendment are incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940 the Registrant has duly caused this Amendment to the
Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized in the City of Des Moines and State of Iowa, on the 18th day of
December, 1997.
Principal International Emerging Markets Fund, Inc.
(Registrant)
By /s/ S. L. Jones
______________________________________
S. L. Jones
President and Director
Attest:
/s/ E. H. Gillum
______________________________________
E. H. Gillum
Assistant Secretary
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Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Act of 1933, this Amendment to the
Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
/s/ S. L. Jones
_____________________________ President and Director 12/18/97
S. L. Jones (Principal Executive Officer) __________
(J. B. Griswell)*
_____________________________ Director and 12/18/97
J. B. Griswell Chairman of the Board __________
/s/ M. J. Beer
_____________________________ Financial Officer (Principal 12/18/97
M. J. Beer Financial and Accounting Officer) __________
(J. D. Davis)*
_____________________________ Director 12/18/97
J. D. Davis __________
(R. W. Erhle)*
_____________________________ Director 12/18/97
R. W. Ehrle __________
(P. A. Ferguson)*
_____________________________ Director 12/18/97
P. A. Ferguson __________
(R. W. Gilbert)*
_____________________________ Director 12/18/97
R. W. Gilbert __________
(R. E. Keller)*
_____________________________ Director 12/18/97
R. E. Keller __________
(B. A. Lukavsky)*
_____________________________ Director 12/18/97
B. A. Lukavsky __________
(R. G. Peebler)*
_____________________________ Director 12/18/97
R. G. Peebler __________
By /s/ S. L. Jones
_____________________________________
S. L. Jones
President and Director
*Pursuant to Powers of Attorney
Previously Filed or Included
