What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose the issuance of €600,000,000 of 4.000% Notes due May 17, 2011, and to file the consent of the company's special tax counsel, Faegre & Benson LLP, related to the prospectus supplement for this debt issuance.

What are the details of the debt issuance mentioned?

Wells Fargo & Company/MN issued €600,000,000 (approximately $760 million at the time, based on exchange rates in May 2006) of notes with a fixed interest rate of 4.000% and a maturity date of May 17, 2011.

Why is the consent of Faegre & Benson LLP included?

The consent from Faegre & Benson LLP, Wells Fargo's special tax counsel, is required to permit the use of their name under the section 'United States Federal Income Tax Consequences' within the prospectus supplement associated with the note issuance.

Does this filing provide detailed financial performance data for Wells Fargo?

No, this specific 8-K filing does not provide detailed financial performance data. It is primarily an informational filing concerning a debt issuance and related legal documentation, not a report on the company's quarterly or annual financial results.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

This 8-K filing by Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) on May 17, 2006, primarily serves to disclose information related to a recent debt issuance and to file necessary exhibits for a related registration statement. The company has issued €600,000,000 of 4.000% Notes due May 17, 2011. This action indicates Wells Fargo's ongoing strategy to manage its capital structure and potentially fund its operations or growth initiatives through debt markets. The specific terms, such as the coupon rate and maturity date, provide insight into the cost of this borrowing and its duration.

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1Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) issued €600,000,000 in 4.000% Notes due May 17, 2011.
2The issuance was related to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-123689).
3The filing includes the consent of Faegre & Benson LLP, the company's special tax counsel.
4This consent is required for the use of their name in the prospectus supplement regarding U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.
5The filing is made under Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits) of Form 8-K.
6The event date reported is May 16, 2006, and the filing date is May 17, 2006.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (May 17, 2006)

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