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WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Financial Results (Apr 13, 2018)

Filed April 13, 2018For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

This 8-K filing from Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) on April 13, 2018, primarily announces the release of their first-quarter 2018 financial results. The company issued a press release detailing its operational and financial condition for the quarter ending March 31, 2018, along with a supplementary document providing additional historical and forward-looking information. These documents, attached as exhibits, are crucial for investors seeking to understand the company's performance and outlook. The filing also indicates that Wells Fargo intends to host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results. This offers investors a direct channel to hear management's commentary, ask questions, and gain further insights into the company's strategic direction and the factors influencing its financial performance. The inclusion of a press release "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act means its contents are subject to specific disclosure rules, offering a degree of regulatory oversight.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo announced its Q1 2018 financial results on April 13, 2018.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 3The press release is considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4The Quarterly Supplement provides additional historical and forward-looking information.
  • 5Wells Fargo scheduled a conference call and webcast to discuss the Q1 2018 results.
  • 6Investors can access detailed financial and operational information through the provided exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce Wells Fargo's financial results for the first quarter of 2018 and to provide investors with access to the relevant press release and supplementary financial information.

The Q1 2018 financial results are detailed in the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the Quarterly Supplement (Exhibit 99.2) that are attached to this 8-K filing.

Yes, Wells Fargo intends to host a conference call and webcast on April 13, 2018, to discuss the Q1 2018 results and other related matters, allowing investors to engage directly with the company's management.

Exhibit 99.1, the press release, is considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it's subject to specific legal scrutiny. Exhibit 99.2, the Quarterly Supplement, provides additional context and information but is "furnished," meaning it's not subject to the same level of regulatory liability as the filed press release, though still valuable for investor analysis.