What are 'Principal at Risk Securities'?

Principal at Risk Securities are a type of structured financial product where the return of the principal amount invested is not guaranteed and is dependent on the performance of an underlying asset or index. If the underlying index performs poorly, investors may lose a portion or all of their principal.

What indices are these new Wells Fargo notes linked to?

The notes issued by Wells Fargo are linked to the performance of the S&P 500® Index, the Russell 2000® Index, and the EURO STOXX 50® Index, individually or in combination, depending on the specific note series.

Does this filing indicate a change in Wells Fargo's financial health?

No, this 8-K filing is primarily for disclosure purposes related to the issuance of new debt securities. It does not report on any changes to Wells Fargo's financial condition, results of operations, or significant business events. It's an informational filing about a specific product offering.

What is the purpose of filing the legal opinion?

The legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP provides assurance regarding the legality and structure of the Medium-Term Notes. It is a standard requirement for such offerings to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company filed an 8-K on July 31, 2017, to disclose the issuance of several series of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, which are principal-at-risk securities. These notes are linked to the performance of various stock market indices, including the S&P 500®, Russell 2000®, and EURO STOXX 50®. The filing includes the forms of these notes and the legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the securities. Investors should note that these are structured products where the principal amount is at risk and dependent on the performance of underlying indices. This filing does not represent a change in financial condition or material business operations, but rather provides documentation for newly issued debt instruments.

Key Highlights

1Wells Fargo issued new "Principal at Risk Securities" under Medium-Term Notes, Series K.
2The notes are linked to the performance of major stock indices: S&P 500®, Russell 2000®, and EURO STOXX 50®.
3Maturity dates for these notes vary, ranging from July 2019 to July 2027.
4The filing includes the specific forms for five different series of these principal-at-risk securities.
5A legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the notes is also filed as an exhibit.
6This 8-K filing serves as documentation for the issuance of these structured debt products.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jul 31, 2017)

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