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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially disclose and provide the documentation for a new financial product issued by Wells Fargo: Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the MSCI EAFE Index®.

What are the key documents included in this filing?

The filing includes the form of the Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the MSCI EAFE Index®, an opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding these Notes, and the consent of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.

Does this filing provide an update on Wells Fargo's financial performance or business operations?

No, this 8-K filing is specifically for the disclosure of a new debt security issuance and its related documentation. It does not contain information about Wells Fargo's overall financial performance, earnings, or significant business operational changes.

What does 'Principal at Risk Securities' mean in the context of these Notes?

This term indicates that the principal amount invested in these Notes is subject to risk and may be lost, at least in part, depending on the performance of the linked index (MSCI EAFE Index® in this case). The exact terms and conditions, including how the principal is at risk, would be detailed in the Form of Note document filed with this 8-K.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) filed an 8-K on October 13, 2017, to report the issuance of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the MSCI EAFE Index®. This filing primarily serves to provide the official documentation for these new notes, including the form of the note itself and the legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. Investors should note that this is a disclosure of a specific financial product and not a report on the company's overall financial performance or operational changes.

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1Disclosure of new financial instrument: Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the MSCI EAFE Index®.
2Filing includes the official form of the Note document.
3Filing includes the legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the Notes.
4Consent of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is also included as part of the filing.
5This 8-K is related to a previously filed Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-202840).
6The event date for this filing was October 12, 2017.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Oct 13, 2017)

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