Summary
Wells Fargo & Company filed an 8-K on September 25, 2015, to report the issuance of two series of Medium-Term Notes, Series K. These notes, one linked to the Russell 2000® Index and another with a fixed maturity, were issued under a previously filed Registration Statement on Form S-3. This filing primarily serves to provide the necessary documentation, including the forms of the notes and an opinion from legal counsel, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, regarding their issuance.
Key Highlights
- 1Wells Fargo issued new Medium-Term Notes, Series K, on September 25, 2015.
- 2Two distinct note series were issued: one linked to the Russell 2000® Index and another with a set maturity date.
- 3The Russell 2000® Index-linked notes have a maturity date of September 24, 2021.
- 4The other series of notes mature on September 25, 2020.
- 5These issuances are part of a broader Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-202840).
- 6The filing includes the specific forms of each note as exhibits.
- 7An opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the notes, along with their consent, is also filed as part of this report.
Frequently Asked Questions
The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially document the issuance of two series of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, by Wells Fargo & Company. It provides the necessary legal and structural documentation related to these notes.
Wells Fargo is issuing two types of Medium-Term Notes, Series K: (i) Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the Russell 2000® Index, due September 24, 2021, and (ii) Notes with a fixed maturity date of September 25, 2020.
The legal opinion regarding these notes was provided by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, and their consent is also included as part of the filing.
No, this 8-K filing is not registering new securities. It is filing exhibits related to notes issued under a previously filed Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-202840).