8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Sep 28, 2012)

Filed September 28, 2012For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) on September 28, 2012, primarily serves to disclose the issuance of new debt securities, specifically Medium-Term Notes, Series K. Investors should note the details of two distinct note offerings: one linked to the S&P 500® Index with a maturity in September 2027, and another general note with a maturity in September 2029. The filing is not announcing any significant operational changes, financial results, or executive appointments. Instead, its core purpose is to provide the necessary documentation and legal opinions related to these debt issuances as part of a Registration Statement on Form S-3. The inclusion of legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP indicates that these issuances have undergone legal and tax review.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo & Company issued new Medium-Term Notes, Series K on September 28, 2012.
  • 2Two specific note tranches were issued: (i) Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due September 30, 2027, and (ii) Notes due September 28, 2029.
  • 3This filing is primarily for the purpose of submitting exhibits related to these debt issuances.
  • 4The filing includes the forms of the Notes themselves.
  • 5Legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and tax opinions from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP regarding the Notes are included as exhibits.
  • 6These documents are filed in connection with a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-180728).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially document and submit exhibits related to the issuance of new debt securities by Wells Fargo & Company, specifically Medium-Term Notes, Series K. This includes the forms of the notes and legal/tax opinions concerning them.

Wells Fargo issued two types of Medium-Term Notes, Series K: one that is linked to the S&P 500® Index and matures on September 30, 2027, and another general note that matures on September 28, 2029.

No, this filing does not contain any financial performance indicators, earnings results, or significant operational updates. Its focus is solely on the disclosure of new debt issuances and related legal documentation.

The inclusion of legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and tax opinions from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP suggests that these debt issuances have been reviewed for legal compliance and tax implications, providing a level of assurance to potential investors and regulatory bodies.