What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the issuance of new debt securities by Wells Fargo & Company, specifically two series of Medium-Term Notes, and to provide the related documentation, including the forms of the notes and legal opinions.

What are the underlying assets for these new notes?

The new Medium-Term Notes are linked to the performance of two different market indicators: the S&P 500® Index for one series, and the iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF for the other series.

What information is *not* provided in this filing regarding the notes?

This filing does not include specific financial details such as the total principal amount issued for each note series, the interest rates or coupon structures, or the exact terms of how the performance of the underlying indices will translate into returns for the noteholders. It focuses on the legal documentation of the notes themselves.

Who provided the legal opinions included in this filing?

The legal opinions were provided by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, likely concerning general legal aspects of the notes, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, acting as Wells Fargo & Company’s special tax counsel, providing opinions on the tax implications of the notes.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

This Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) 8-K filing from September 4, 2013, primarily serves to report the issuance of two new series of Medium-Term Notes. These notes are structured products, with their returns linked to the performance of either the S&P 500® Index or the iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF. The filing includes the forms of these notes, along with legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, WFC's special tax counsel, regarding the issuance.

Key Highlights

1Wells Fargo & Company issued new Medium-Term Notes, Series K, on or around September 3, 2013.
2Two distinct note series were launched: one linked to the S&P 500® Index with a maturity in September 2017.
3The second note series is linked to the iShares® MSCI Emerging Markets ETF with a maturity in September 2015.
4This filing is primarily for informational purposes, providing the documentation related to these new debt issuances.
5Key legal and tax opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP are included as exhibits.
6The filing does not disclose specific terms of the notes such as principal amounts, coupon rates, or specific performance metrics beyond the underlying indices.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Sep 4, 2013)

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