8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jan 26, 2018)

Filed January 26, 2018For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) filed an 8-K on January 26, 2018, to report the issuance of Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to a Global ETF Basket, due January 28, 2021. This filing is primarily for disclosure purposes, providing the form of the note and related legal opinions concerning this specific debt issuance. Investors should note that this 8-K does not contain any material financial updates or significant operational changes for Wells Fargo. Instead, it serves to formally document the terms and legal standing of these particular notes as required by SEC regulations. The 'Principal at Risk' nature of these securities means that investors could lose a portion or all of their principal investment depending on the performance of the underlying Global ETF Basket.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo issued Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities.
  • 2The notes are linked to a Global ETF Basket.
  • 3The maturity date for these notes is January 28, 2021.
  • 4This 8-K filing is primarily for the disclosure of the note's form and legal opinions.
  • 5The filing includes the form of the note and an opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.
  • 6The 'Principal at Risk' feature indicates potential loss of investment based on ETF basket performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally disclose the issuance of new debt securities, specifically Medium-Term Notes, Series K, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to a Global ETF Basket, and to file the relevant documentation, including the form of the note and legal opinions, as required by the SEC.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain any significant financial updates, earnings reports, or material operational changes for Wells Fargo & Company. It is solely related to the documentation of a specific debt issuance.

'Principal at Risk' means that investors in these notes could lose a portion or all of their initial investment. The return and the return of principal are dependent on the performance of the underlying Global ETF Basket. If the basket's performance is poor, the principal amount returned to the investor may be less than the original amount invested.

Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is the legal counsel that provided an opinion regarding the Notes. Their role typically involves reviewing the legal aspects of the securities issuance to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and their consent is included as part of the filing.