What are the Wells Fargo Medium-Term Notes, Series K?

These are debt securities issued by Wells Fargo & Company. Specifically, they are 'Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index,' meaning the amount of principal repaid at maturity could be less than the original investment amount, depending on the performance of the S&P 500® Index.

What is the purpose of this 8-K filing?

The purpose of this filing is to officially submit the legal documentation, including the form of the note and the legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, related to the issuance of these new Medium-Term Notes to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Does this filing provide information about Wells Fargo's financial performance?

No, this 8-K filing is purely informational regarding the details and legal aspects of a specific debt security issuance. It does not contain any financial statements or performance data for Wells Fargo & Company.

What risk is associated with these 'Principal at Risk' notes?

The primary risk is that the investor may not receive the full principal amount back at maturity. The repayment of principal is contingent on the S&P 500® Index meeting certain performance criteria as outlined in the note's terms. If the index underperforms, the investor could lose a portion or all of their principal investment.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

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This 8-K filing by Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC), dated November 18, 2015, announces the issuance of new financial instruments: Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index. The primary purpose of this report is to formally file the documentation related to these notes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should note that these are structured notes, meaning their principal repayment is contingent on the performance of the S&P 500® Index. The filing includes the form of the note itself and a legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding these securities. This filing does not report on the company's financial performance but rather details the terms and legal aspects of a specific debt issuance designed for investors seeking exposure to equity market performance with potential principal risk.

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1Wells Fargo & Company issued new Medium-Term Notes, Series K.
2These notes are Principal at Risk Securities, meaning principal repayment is linked to the S&P 500® Index.
3The filing's purpose is to submit the form of the note and related legal opinions to the SEC.
4Legal opinion provided by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.
5Consent of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is also included.
6This filing does not contain financial results but rather details a specific product offering.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Nov 18, 2015)

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