What are the 'Principal at Risk Securities' mentioned in the filing?

Principal at Risk Securities are a type of structured financial product where the return, and potentially the principal investment, is linked to the performance of an underlying asset or index. In this case, the performance of the S&P 500® Index and the Russell 2000® Index will determine the payout, and there is a risk that investors could lose a portion or all of their principal.

What is the significance of the notes being 'Linked to the Lowest Performing of the S&P 500® Index and the Russell 2000® Index'?

This means the return on the notes will be based on the index that performs worse between the S&P 500® and the Russell 2000®. If one index performs well and the other performs poorly, the payout will be determined by the poorly performing index. This structure can offer a degree of downside protection if one index holds up better than the other, but it also limits potential upside.

What is the purpose of filing the legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP?

Filing a legal opinion from an independent law firm, such as Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, is a common practice for debt and structured product issuances. It provides assurance to investors that the securities have been legally structured, that the terms are valid, and that the offering complies with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Does this filing indicate any new financial performance or strategic changes for Wells Fargo?

No, this 8-K filing is specifically related to the issuance of new debt instruments (Medium-Term Notes). It does not contain information about Wells Fargo's current financial performance, operational results, or strategic shifts. Its sole purpose is to disclose the details of this specific financial product issuance.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

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Wells Fargo & Company filed an 8-K on January 30, 2017, to report the issuance of new financial instruments. Specifically, the company announced the issuance of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities. These notes are linked to the performance of the S&P 500® Index and the Russell 2000® Index, with a maturity date of July 30, 2018. The primary purpose of this filing is to provide investors with the official documentation related to these notes, including the form of the note itself and a legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. This type of disclosure is standard for debt or structured product issuances, aiming to ensure transparency regarding the terms and conditions of the securities offered to the market.

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1Wells Fargo & Company issued Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities.
2The notes are linked to the performance of the S&P 500® Index and the Russell 2000® Index.
3The maturity date for these notes is July 30, 2018.
4The filing includes the form of the Medium-Term Notes, Series K.
5A legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the notes is also filed.
6The filing was made on January 30, 2017, as a Current Report (8-K) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jan 30, 2017)

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