8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jul 28, 2011)

Filed July 28, 2011For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed a Form 8-K on July 28, 2011, primarily to disclose the issuance of its Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Notes Linked to the Russell 2000® Index, due January 30, 2013. This filing is intended to provide investors with the relevant documentation and legal opinions concerning these new debt securities. The notes are linked to the performance of the Russell 2000® Index, suggesting a structured product with potential for variable returns based on this specific equity index. Investors should note that this 8-K does not contain significant financial results or operational updates. Its focus is on the details and legal aspects of the newly issued notes. The filing includes the form of the note itself, as well as legal opinions from Faegre & Benson LLP and Wells Fargo’s special tax counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, offering assurance on the legal and tax implications of these financial instruments. Investors interested in these specific notes should review the attached exhibits for comprehensive information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo & Company issued Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Notes Linked to the Russell 2000® Index.
  • 2The notes have a maturity date of January 30, 2013.
  • 3This filing is primarily to provide documentation for the newly issued notes.
  • 4The notes' performance is linked to the Russell 2000® Index.
  • 5The filing includes the form of the note and related legal opinions.
  • 6Legal opinions were provided by Faegre & Benson LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (tax counsel).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide the documentation for Wells Fargo's issuance of its Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Notes Linked to the Russell 2000® Index, due January 30, 2013. It includes the form of the note and supporting legal opinions.

This means that the return or value of these notes is tied to the performance of the Russell 2000® Index, a stock market index that represents small-cap U.S. equities. The specific terms of how the index performance affects the notes would be detailed in the form of the note itself.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain typical financial results or updates on the company's operational performance. Its sole focus is on the issuance of the aforementioned Medium-Term Notes and the associated legal documentation.

More detailed information about the terms, conditions, risks, and potential returns of the Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Notes Linked to the Russell 2000® Index can be found in the exhibits attached to this 8-K filing, specifically Exhibit 4.1 (Form of Note).