8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Dec 23, 2015)

Filed December 23, 2015For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company filed a Form 8-K on December 23, 2015, to report the issuance of several series of Medium-Term Notes. These notes, collectively referred to as "the Notes," were issued under a Registration Statement on Form S-3. This filing is primarily for informational purposes, providing investors with access to the forms of these specific debt instruments and related legal opinions. The issuance includes various note structures, such as Principal at Risk Securities linked to the S&P 500® Index and a Global Basket of Equity Indices and ETFs, as well as notes linked to the 10-Year Constant Maturity Swap Rate. The maturities range from 2019 to 2030. Investors considering these notes should review the specific terms and conditions outlined in the filed exhibits.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo issued new Medium-Term Notes, Series K, on December 23, 2015.
  • 2The notes are structured with varying underlying indices and interest rate linkages, including equity indices and swap rates.
  • 3Maturity dates for these notes range from June 2019 to December 2030.
  • 4The filing includes the forms of the individual note series as exhibits.
  • 5A legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the Notes is also filed as an exhibit.
  • 6This filing is associated with a Registration Statement on Form S-3.
  • 7The purpose of the 8-K is to provide disclosure of these debt issuances and related documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report the issuance of several series of Wells Fargo's Medium-Term Notes, Series K, and to provide the associated documentation, including the forms of the notes and a legal opinion, to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the public.

Wells Fargo issued several types of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, including Principal at Risk Securities linked to the S&P 500® Index, Principal at Risk Securities linked to a Global Basket of Equity Indices and ETFs, Notes due on specific dates, and Notes linked to the 10-Year Constant Maturity Swap Rate.

The issued notes have various maturity dates, including June 24, 2019, December 23, 2027, and December 23, 2030, depending on the specific series of the Medium-Term Notes.

The detailed terms and conditions for each series of Medium-Term Notes can be found in the exhibits filed with this Form 8-K. Specifically, Exhibits 4.1 through 4.5 contain the forms of each note issuance.