8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jun 7, 2013)

Filed June 7, 2013For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) filed a Form 8-K on June 7, 2013, to disclose the issuance of two series of Medium-Term Notes, Series K. These notes, with maturity dates in June 2020, are linked to either a Global ETF Basket or the S&P 500® Index. The filing primarily serves to provide investors and the public with the official documentation related to these debt offerings, including the forms of the notes themselves and legal opinions from external counsel. This report is not a financial performance update but rather a regulatory filing detailing the terms and legal standing of specific financial instruments offered by the company. Investors interested in WFC's debt structure or its structured products may find these documents relevant for understanding the company's financing activities and the specifics of these note issuances.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo & Company issued new Medium-Term Notes, Series K, on or around June 6, 2013.
  • 2The notes mature on June 5, 2020.
  • 3Two specific types of notes were issued: those linked to a Global ETF Basket and those linked to the S&P 500® Index.
  • 4The filing includes the forms of these Medium-Term Notes as exhibits.
  • 5Legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP regarding the notes are included in the filing.
  • 6This 8-K filing is related to a Form S-3 Registration Statement (File No. 333-180728).

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially disclose and provide the documentation for the issuance of two series of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, by Wells Fargo & Company. It includes the forms of the notes and related legal opinions.

The Medium-Term Notes issued are Series K, have a maturity date of June 5, 2020, and are structured as debt instruments. Their returns are linked to either a Global ETF Basket or the S&P 500® Index.

No, this 8-K filing does not provide an update on Wells Fargo's financial performance. It is purely a regulatory disclosure of specific debt instruments being issued and related legal documentation.

The legal counsel mentioned are Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Faegre Baker Daniels LLP provided an opinion regarding the Notes, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, acting as Wells Fargo's special tax counsel, also provided an opinion. Their opinions lend legal validation and clarity to the terms and structure of the notes.