8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (May 10, 2016)

Filed May 10, 2016For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Wells Fargo & Company on May 10, 2016, primarily serves to report the issuance of new financial instruments, specifically Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the Russell 2000® Index, with a maturity date of July 11, 2019. The filing's main purpose is to provide the official documentation for these notes and associated legal opinions to the SEC. For investors, this report indicates that Wells Fargo is actively managing its capital structure and potentially engaging in new debt offerings. The "Principal at Risk" nature of these notes suggests they carry a higher degree of risk for investors compared to traditional fixed-income securities, as the principal repayment is contingent on the performance of the underlying index (Russell 2000®). Investors should carefully review the terms and conditions of these notes to understand the potential risks and rewards.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo & Company issued Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities.
  • 2These notes are linked to the performance of the Russell 2000® Index.
  • 3The maturity date for these notes is July 11, 2019.
  • 4The filing includes the form of the Medium-Term Notes as an exhibit.
  • 5An opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the notes is also filed.
  • 6The filing is made in connection with a Registration Statement on Form S-3.
  • 7The 'Principal at Risk' designation implies a potential loss of principal based on index performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report the issuance of new financial instruments, specifically Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the Russell 2000® Index, and to file the relevant documentation, including the form of the note and a legal opinion, with the SEC.

'Principal at Risk Securities' means that the investor's principal investment is not guaranteed and could be lost, in whole or in part, depending on the performance of the underlying asset, which in this case is the Russell 2000® Index. Investors should thoroughly understand the payoff structure and risks before investing.

These Medium-Term Notes, Series K, have a maturity date of July 11, 2019.

The Russell 2000® Index is a widely followed small-capitalization stock market index that represents approximately 2000 of the smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index. It is often used as a benchmark for small-cap stock performance.