Summary
Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed an 8-K on August 17, 2012, primarily to disclose the issuance of new Medium-Term Notes, Series K. These notes include a series due August 17, 2027, and another series linked to 3-Month LIBOR due August 19, 2019. The filing is to provide the official forms of these notes, along with legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, the latter acting as special tax counsel.
Key Highlights
- 1Wells Fargo issued new Medium-Term Notes, Series K on August 17, 2012.
- 2The notes include a debt instrument maturing on August 17, 2027.
- 3Another series of notes is linked to the 3-Month LIBOR rate and matures on August 19, 2019.
- 4The filing includes the official forms of these notes as exhibits.
- 5Legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP regarding the notes are provided.
- 6Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is identified as Wells Fargo's special tax counsel for these issuances.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report the issuance of new Medium-Term Notes, Series K, and to provide investors with the associated legal documentation, including the forms of the notes and opinions from legal counsel.
The Medium-Term Notes, Series K, have two maturity dates disclosed: August 17, 2027, for one series, and August 19, 2019, for the series linked to 3-Month LIBOR.
Legal opinions regarding the notes were provided by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. Additionally, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, acting as Wells Fargo's special tax counsel, provided their opinion on the notes.
Yes, the filing notes that these exhibits are being filed in connection with a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-180728) previously filed by Wells Fargo & Company.