8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jul 5, 2018)

Filed July 5, 2018For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

This 8-K filing by Wells Fargo & Company on July 5, 2018, primarily serves to disclose the forms of various Medium-Term Notes, Series S, that were issued. These notes are linked to a range of indices and ETFs, including the S&P 500 Index, Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund, Russell 2000 Index, EURO STOXX 50 Index, Russell 1000 Value Index, iShares MSCI Brazil ETF, SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. The filing also includes the legal opinion of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP concerning these Notes. For investors, this report is a procedural disclosure related to the creation and documentation of specific debt instruments. It does not contain updated financial performance data, strategic changes, or significant business developments of Wells Fargo itself, but rather details the structure and legal basis of these particular note issuances. Investors interested in these specific notes should refer to the individual offering documents for detailed terms, risks, and potential returns.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo issued multiple series of Medium-Term Notes (Series S) on July 4, 2018.
  • 2The notes are linked to various market indices and ETFs, including equity indices and sector-specific ETFs.
  • 3Specific note issuances have maturity dates ranging from July 2020 to June 2022.
  • 4Several 'Principal at Risk Securities' are among the listed notes, indicating a potential for loss of principal.
  • 5The filing includes the forms of these specific Medium-Term Notes as exhibits.
  • 6The legal opinion of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding these notes is also filed with the SEC.
  • 7This 8-K filing is primarily for the disclosure of the documentation for these debt instruments, not for financial performance updates of Wells Fargo.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to disclose the forms of various Medium-Term Notes, Series S, issued by Wells Fargo & Company and to file the legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding these notes. It is a procedural filing related to the documentation of these debt instruments.

No, this specific 8-K filing does not contain updated financial performance data, strategic decisions, or significant operational updates for Wells Fargo & Company. It is focused exclusively on the details and documentation of a series of new debt securities (Medium-Term Notes).

'Principal at Risk Securities' are a type of structured product where the return of the principal investment is not guaranteed. The amount of principal returned at maturity may be less than the initial investment, depending on the performance of the underlying index or ETF linked to the security. Investors in these notes face the risk of losing a portion or all of their principal.

More detailed information about the specific terms, risks, potential returns, and features of each Medium-Term Note issuance would be found in the individual offering documents or prospectuses associated with each note, which are not fully included in this 8-K filing but are referenced as being filed in connection with a Registration Statement.