What is the purpose of the Series N Preferred Stock and Depositary Shares?

The Series N Preferred Stock and the associated Depositary Shares were created and issued to raise capital for Wells Fargo & Company. The Depositary Shares allow for more accessible trading of a fractional interest in the preferred stock.

What are the key terms of the Series N Preferred Stock?

The Series N Preferred Stock is non-cumulative, perpetual, and has a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share. The specific voting powers, preferences, and other rights are detailed in the Certificate of Designation filed with this report.

How much capital did Wells Fargo aim to raise with this issuance?

While the exact amount raised isn't explicitly stated in this 8-K, the issuance of 30,000,000 Depositary Shares, each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a preferred stock with a $25,000 liquidation preference, suggests a significant capital raise. The total liquidation preference for the Series N Preferred Stock is 30,000 shares * $25,000/share = $750,000,000. The Depositary Shares are a mechanism to sell these interests.

Who were the underwriters for this offering?

The Underwriting Agreement, dated August 9, 2012, lists Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as the representative of the several underwriters.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K: Corporate Changes

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed an 8-K on August 15, 2012, to report on the creation and issuance of a new series of preferred stock and related depositary shares. The company designated 30,000 shares of 'Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series N' (Series N Preferred Stock) with a liquidation preference of $25,000 per share. This filing also details the issuance of 30,000,000 Depositary Shares, where each share represents a 1/1,000th interest in the Series N Preferred Stock.

Key Highlights

1Designation of 30,000 shares of Non-Cumulative Perpetual Class A Preferred Stock, Series N, effective August 15, 2012.
2Each share of Series N Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $25,000.
3Issuance of 30,000,000 Depositary Shares on August 16, 2012.
4Each Depositary Share represents a 1/1,000th interest in a share of the Series N Preferred Stock.
5The filing includes related documentation such as the Certificate of Designation, Underwriting Agreement, and Deposit Agreement.
6This action appears to be a financing activity, likely to raise capital for the company.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Bylaw Amendment (Aug 16, 2012)

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