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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report the issuance of new debt securities by Wells Fargo & Company and to provide related documentation, including the form of the note, legal opinions, and tax opinions, as required by regulatory filings.

What does it mean for the Notes to be 'linked to the iShares® MSCI EAFE Index Fund'?

This means the performance and/or payout of these Notes are tied to the performance of the iShares® MSCI EAFE Index Fund, which is an exchange-traded fund tracking the MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East). Investors in these notes are exposed to the fluctuations of this international equity index.

What are the key risks associated with these Medium-Term Notes?

Key risks include market risk (the value of the notes will fluctuate with the iShares® MSCI EAFE Index Fund), credit risk (the risk that Wells Fargo may default on its obligations), and interest rate risk. Specific details regarding the risks will be outlined in the full offering documents, including the form of the Note and any prospectus supplements.

Where can I find more detailed information about these Notes?

More detailed information can be found in the exhibits filed with this 8-K, specifically Exhibit 4.1 (Form of Medium-Term Notes, Series K), and any associated offering documents referenced within those exhibits or the related Form S-3 registration statement.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company filed an 8-K on December 22, 2011, to report the issuance of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, which are linked to the iShares® MSCI EAFE Index Fund and mature on December 23, 2013. This filing primarily serves to provide investors with the official documentation related to this new debt issuance. The key components being filed include the form of the Note itself, legal opinions from Faegre & Benson LLP, and tax opinions from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Wells Fargo's special tax counsel. For investors, this 8-K indicates that Wells Fargo is actively managing its capital structure and accessing the debt markets. The specific nature of these notes, being linked to an international equity index (iShares® MSCI EAFE Index Fund), suggests a strategy to diversify funding sources or potentially offer structured products. Investors should review the underlying documentation to understand the terms, risks, and potential returns associated with these specific notes.

Key Highlights

1Wells Fargo & Company issued Medium-Term Notes, Series K, on December 21, 2011.
2The Notes are linked to the iShares® MSCI EAFE Index Fund.
3The maturity date for these Notes is December 23, 2013.
4The filing provides the form of the Medium-Term Notes, Series K.
5Legal opinions from Faegre & Benson LLP regarding the Notes are included.
6Tax opinions from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Wells Fargo's special tax counsel, are also provided.
7This filing is associated with a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-159738).

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

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