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

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

Summary

This 8-K filing from Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), dated July 12, 2013, announces the release of their financial results for the second quarter and first six months ended June 30, 2013. The report primarily serves to furnish investors with their earnings press release and a supplemental financial package. These documents detail the company's operational performance and financial condition for the period. Investors should note that the earnings press release is formally "filed" with the SEC under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it is subject to liability for false or misleading statements. The accompanying Quarterly Supplement, while providing additional context, is "furnished" and not subject to the same liability provisions. The company also indicated plans for a conference call and webcast to discuss these results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.
  • 2The company issued a press release detailing its results of operations and financial condition.
  • 3A 2Q13 Quarterly Supplement with additional historical and forward-looking information was also made available.
  • 4The earnings press release is considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5The Quarterly Supplement is 'furnished' and not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 6Wells Fargo scheduled a conference call and webcast to discuss the reported results and other company matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Wells Fargo's financial results for the second quarter and first six months of 2013 to the public and the SEC. It includes their earnings press release and a supplemental financial package.

The press release included as Exhibit 99.1 is considered 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it carries legal implications for accuracy. The Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) is 'furnished,' providing supplementary information but without the same legal liability.

Wells Fargo announced these results on July 12, 2013, and the 8-K report was filed on the same date, with the earliest event reported being July 11, 2013.

Investors can refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) attached to this 8-K filing. Additionally, Wells Fargo hosted a conference call and webcast on July 12, 2013, to discuss these results.