Summary
This Form 8-K filing by Wells Fargo & Company on January 17, 2012, primarily serves to disclose the company's financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011. Investors should note that the core of this disclosure is a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing these results, which is considered 'filed' for regulatory purposes. A supplemental quarterly supplement (Exhibit 99.2) providing additional historical and forward-looking information is also provided, though it is 'furnished' rather than 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The filing indicates that Wells Fargo held a conference call and webcast on the same day to discuss these results and other company matters. For investors, the key takeaway is to review the contents of the press release and the quarterly supplement for a comprehensive understanding of Wells Fargo's performance and financial condition as of the end of 2011, as well as any forward-looking statements made during the accompanying investor call.
Key Highlights
- 1Wells Fargo & Company filed an 8-K report on January 17, 2012, to disclose its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.
- 2The primary disclosure document is a press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is officially 'filed' with the SEC.
- 3An additional Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) was furnished, containing further historical and forward-looking information.
- 4The press release and quarterly supplement are incorporated by reference into Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
- 5Wells Fargo hosted a conference call and webcast on January 17, 2012, to discuss the financial results and other company-related matters.
- 6The filing serves as an official notification to investors regarding the company's performance during the specified period.
- 7Richard D. Levy, Executive Vice President and Controller, signed the report as the Principal Accounting Officer.