8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Mar 22, 2011)

Filed March 22, 2011For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed an 8-K on March 22, 2011, to report on the issuance of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Notes linked to a Commodity Basket, with a maturity date of March 23, 2015. This filing primarily serves to provide the relevant documentation associated with this new debt issuance, including the form of the note itself and legal opinions from counsel regarding the issuance. While this filing does not contain updated financial performance figures or significant strategic announcements, it indicates Wells Fargo's ongoing activity in the debt capital markets. Investors interested in the company's funding structure and specific financial instruments may find this filing relevant. The issuance of these notes suggests the company is diversifying its funding sources and potentially hedging against commodity price fluctuations through these structured notes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo issued Medium-Term Notes, Series K, linked to a Commodity Basket.
  • 2The maturity date for these notes is March 23, 2015.
  • 3The filing's primary purpose is to register the form of the note and related legal opinions.
  • 4This is a debt issuance, not a reflection of operational performance changes.
  • 5Legal opinions from Faegre & Benson LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP are included.
  • 6The filing is related to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 previously filed by the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and provide the documentation for the issuance of new debt securities by Wells Fargo: Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Notes linked to a Commodity Basket. It includes the form of the note and legal opinions.

These are Medium-Term Notes, Series K, that are linked to a Commodity Basket, and they are due to mature on March 23, 2015. The specific terms and conditions of the commodity linkage are detailed within the filed 'Form of Note'.

No, this filing does not provide an update on Wells Fargo's financial performance or any new strategic initiatives. It is purely a reporting event related to a specific debt issuance.

The legal counsel providing opinions related to these notes are Faegre & Benson LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (special tax counsel for Wells Fargo).