8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 22, 2009)

Filed July 22, 2009For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed an 8-K on July 22, 2009, announcing its financial and operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2009. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release and a supplemental credit performance report. These documents provide early insights into the company's performance during a challenging economic period, ahead of its full Form 10-Q filing. Investors should note that the press release is considered "filed" for Section 18 purposes, meaning it carries legal weight regarding its statements. The supplemental credit information, while furnished, offers additional detail on the health of specific loan portfolios. While the 8-K itself does not contain the full financial statements, it directs investors to these key supplementary materials for an initial understanding of WFC's financial condition and operating results for the period ending June 30, 2009.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo reported its Q2 and H1 2009 results on July 22, 2009, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing financial and operational results.
  • 3A supplemental credit performance report (Exhibit 99.2) is also provided, detailing loan portfolio credit quality.
  • 4The press release is deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The credit supplement is furnished under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and not considered "filed".
  • 6Full financial statements and further analysis will be presented in the upcoming Form 10-Q.
  • 7The filing provides an early look at WFC's performance during the economic downturn of 2009.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Wells Fargo's financial and operational results for the second quarter and first six months of 2009, ahead of its more detailed quarterly report.

The detailed financial results and additional analyses for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009, will be reported in Wells Fargo's upcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Exhibit 99.1, the press release, is considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning the company takes legal responsibility for its statements. Exhibit 99.2, the Credit Supplement, is 'furnished' and not considered 'filed' under Section 18, nor is it incorporated into Securities Act filings.

The Credit Supplement provides supplemental information related to the credit performance of certain of Wells Fargo's loan portfolios for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009.