What are "Principal at Risk Securities"?

Principal at Risk Securities are investment products where the repayment of the principal amount is not guaranteed and can be lost, in whole or in part, depending on the performance of an underlying asset or index, such as the S&P 500® Index in this case. Investors in these securities face the risk of losing their initial investment.

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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the form of the newly issued Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index, along with a supporting legal opinion and consent from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. This is a procedural filing to make the terms of these specific debt instruments available.

Does this filing provide details on the total amount raised by these notes?

No, this Form 8-K filing does not specify the total principal amount of these Medium-Term Notes that were issued or sold. It primarily provides the form of the note itself and related legal documentation.

Where can I find more information about the specific risks and terms of these notes?

While this 8-K filing provides the form of the note, detailed information regarding the specific terms, conditions, risks, and potential returns would typically be found in the accompanying prospectus or offering memorandum associated with the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-202840) referenced in the filing.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

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This Form 8-K filing by Wells Fargo & Company on April 4, 2016, primarily serves to disclose the issuance of new financial instruments: Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due April 5, 2021. These notes are structured as debt securities whose principal repayment is contingent upon the performance of the S&P 500® Index. The filing includes the form of these specific notes and a legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding them, as well as their consent. This filing does not represent a significant change in the company's overall financial condition or operational performance but rather an update on specific debt issuance activities. For investors, understanding these "Principal at Risk Securities" is crucial. This means that under certain negative performance scenarios of the S&P 500® Index, investors could lose a portion or all of their principal investment. While the filing details the terms of this specific note issuance, it does not provide any indication of the aggregate amount raised or the specific investment strategies employed by these notes. Investors interested in these securities should carefully review the note's prospectus (which is not detailed in this 8-K but would be referenced elsewhere) to fully grasp the risk-reward profile and potential downside scenarios.

Key Highlights

1Wells Fargo & Company issued Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities.
2These notes are linked to the performance of the S&P 500® Index.
3The maturity date for these specific notes is April 5, 2021.
4The "Principal at Risk" feature indicates potential loss of investment based on index performance.
5The filing includes the form of the notes and a legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.
6This report is filed in conjunction with a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-202840).

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Apr 4, 2016)

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