What are Medium-Term Notes, Series S?

Medium-Term Notes, Series S are debt securities issued by Wells Fargo that have a maturity of typically more than one year but less than ten years. In this specific filing, these are structured notes with terms that link their performance and repayment to specific underlying assets, such as indices or ETFs.

What does 'Principal at Risk' mean for these notes?

'Principal at Risk' means that the investor could lose some or all of their initial investment if the performance of the underlying asset(s) linked to the note does not meet certain thresholds or performs poorly, as defined in the note's terms. These are not traditional, fully principal-protected investments.

Who is the target investor for these types of notes?

These structured notes are generally designed for sophisticated investors who understand the risks involved, including the potential loss of principal, and who are seeking specific exposure to the performance of the underlying assets. They are not typically suitable for all investors.

Does this filing represent a new investment opportunity for Wells Fargo?

This filing indicates the issuance of new financial products by Wells Fargo, specifically structured notes. It reflects the company's ongoing activities in offering a range of investment and debt instruments to the market.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

This 8-K filing from Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) on December 7, 2018, primarily serves to disclose the issuance of several new Medium-Term Notes, Series S. These notes are structured products with varying maturity dates and are linked to different underlying assets, including ETFs, indices, and individual stocks like Apple Inc. The company is filing the forms of these notes and an opinion from legal counsel regarding their issuance as exhibits to this report. For investors, this filing indicates an expansion of Wells Fargo's structured products offerings. The 'Principal at Risk' nature of some of these notes suggests that investors could lose a portion or all of their principal investment if the underlying assets perform unfavorably. Investors considering these notes should carefully review the specific terms, risks, and potential returns associated with each series, as they are designed for sophisticated investors comfortable with structured financial instruments.

Key Highlights

1Wells Fargo & Company issued five distinct series of Medium-Term Notes, Series S.
2The notes have various maturity dates, ranging from March 2021 to December 2023.
3Several notes are 'Principal at Risk Securities', meaning investors may lose principal.
4Underlying assets for the notes include specific ETFs (e.g., Energy Select Sector SPDR® Fund), various index and ETF baskets, and the common stock of Apple Inc.
5This 8-K filing's main purpose is to officially file the forms of these notes and related legal opinions with the SEC.
6The legal opinion was provided by Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Dec 7, 2018)

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