8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 12, 2013)

Filed April 12, 2013For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed an 8-K report on April 12, 2013, to announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's operational performance and financial condition, which is considered "filed" for regulatory purposes. Additionally, a supplementary document (Exhibit 99.2) containing further historical and forward-looking information was posted on the company's website. Investors were directed to these documents for a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial standing in early 2013. Wells Fargo also announced a conference call and webcast to discuss these results, indicating a commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement. While the press release is formally filed, the quarterly supplement is furnished, a distinction important for understanding its regulatory implications.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo announced its first quarter 2013 financial results on April 12, 2013, via an 8-K filing.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) with results of operations and financial condition for Q1 2013.
  • 3A supplementary document (Exhibit 99.2) with additional historical and forward-looking information was also made available.
  • 4The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is formally 'filed' with the SEC under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5The quarterly supplement (Exhibit 99.2) is 'furnished' and not considered 'filed' under Section 18.
  • 6Wells Fargo planned a conference call and webcast to discuss the Q1 2013 results.
  • 7The filing was made on April 12, 2013, with the earliest event reported being April 11, 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Wells Fargo's financial results and condition for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, and to provide investors with access to key financial documents and discussions.

The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's Q1 2013 results, which is officially filed with the SEC. It also references a Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) containing additional financial information, which is furnished rather than filed.

Investors can review the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) provided in the filing. Additionally, Wells Fargo hosted a conference call and webcast to discuss these results.

Information that is 'filed' (like Exhibit 99.1 in this case) is subject to liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Information that is 'furnished' (like Exhibit 99.2) generally is not subject to the same level of liability, though it still provides important context for investors.