What are "Principal at Risk Securities"?

"Principal at Risk Securities" are investment products where the investor's principal investment is at risk. The return on these securities, and potentially the return of the principal, is tied to the performance of an underlying asset or index. If the underlying asset performs poorly, investors may lose a portion or all of their initial investment.

What is the purpose of filing these legal and tax opinions?

The legal and tax opinions are provided to offer assurance to investors and regulators regarding the structure, legality, and tax implications of the issued Notes. They confirm that the notes have been structured in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and provide guidance on their tax treatment.

How does the performance of the S&P 500® or Russell 2000® affect these notes?

The return and potential loss of principal on these notes are directly correlated with the performance of the S&P 500® Index or the Russell 2000® Index, depending on which specific note the investor holds. If the index performs well, the notes may offer a positive return; if the index performs poorly, the principal invested may be reduced.

Where can I find more details about the specific terms of these notes?

More specific details about the terms, conditions, risk factors, and payout structures of these Medium-Term Notes, Series K, can be found within the exhibits filed with this 8-K, specifically the 'Form of Medium-Term Notes' and the legal/tax opinions.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

This 8-K filing from Wells Fargo & Company, dated March 19, 2015, primarily serves to disclose the issuance of new Medium-Term Notes, Series K. These notes are structured as "Principal at Risk Securities" and are linked to the performance of either the S&P 500® Index or the Russell 2000® Index, with a maturity date of September 19, 2016. The filing includes the forms of these notes and accompanying legal and tax opinions from external counsel.

Key Highlights

1Wells Fargo issued new Medium-Term Notes, Series K, on March 18, 2015.
2These notes are classified as "Principal at Risk Securities."
3The performance of the notes is linked to the S&P 500® Index and the Russell 2000® Index.
4The maturity date for these notes is September 19, 2016.
5The filing includes the specific forms of the issued notes.
6Legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP and tax opinions from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP regarding the notes are included as exhibits.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Mar 19, 2015)

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