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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 28, 2009)

Filed January 28, 2009For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed an 8-K on January 28, 2009, to report its financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. The filing primarily serves to announce the release of a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing these results, which is considered filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors should refer to this press release for specific details on the company's performance during the reported period. Additionally, the company furnished slides related to these financial results on its website (Exhibit 99.2). While not considered 'filed' under the Exchange Act, these slides may offer further insights or graphical representations of the financial condition and operational performance. Investors seeking a comprehensive understanding of Wells Fargo's year-end 2008 financial standing are advised to consult the referenced press release and the forthcoming Form 10-K filing.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo released its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, via a press release filed on January 28, 2009.
  • 2The press release, included as Exhibit 99.1, is officially filed with the SEC and contains key operational and financial condition information.
  • 3The company also posted related financial slides on its website, furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
  • 4These slides are not considered 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but provide supplementary information.
  • 5Investors can expect a more comprehensive financial review for the year ended December 31, 2008, in Wells Fargo's upcoming Form 10-K filing.
  • 6This 8-K filing primarily acts as a notification and repository for the initial public release of the company's year-end financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Wells Fargo's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008, through a filed press release (Exhibit 99.1) and furnished slides (Exhibit 99.2).

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated January 28, 2009, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should also refer to the upcoming Form 10-K for a complete financial picture.

No, the slides posted on Wells Fargo's website (Exhibit 99.2) are considered 'furnished' and not 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. While they may offer additional context, they do not carry the same regulatory weight as the filed press release.

Wells Fargo will include complete financial statements and additional analyses for the year ended December 31, 2008, as part of its forthcoming Form 10-K filing.