Who is issuing these notes?

Wells Fargo Finance LLC, a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, is the issuer of these Medium-Term Notes.

What is the nature of the 'Principal at Risk Securities'?

These securities are linked to the performance of the S&P 500® Index. The term 'Principal at Risk' suggests that the repayment of the principal amount may be subject to certain conditions, potentially tied to the performance of the underlying index, meaning investors could lose some or all of their principal if the index performs unfavorably.

Does this filing provide any new financial results or operational updates for Wells Fargo?

No, this 8-K filing is procedural in nature. It does not contain updated financial statements or disclose new material business developments or operational performance of Wells Fargo & Company. Its focus is solely on the debt issuance documentation.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally submit the documentation related to the issuance of new Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index by Wells Fargo Finance LLC. This includes the form of the note and related legal opinions.

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) filed an 8-K on March 22, 2019, primarily to disclose information related to the issuance of new Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index due March 24, 2025. These notes, issued by Wells Fargo Finance LLC, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the parent company, Wells Fargo & Company. The filing includes the form of the note itself and an opinion from legal counsel, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP, regarding the notes and the guarantee.

Key Highlights

1Wells Fargo Finance LLC issued Medium-Term Notes, Series A, Principal at Risk Securities Linked to the S&P 500® Index.
2The notes have a maturity date of March 24, 2025.
3Wells Fargo & Company provides a full and unconditional guarantee for these notes.
4This 8-K filing is specifically to include the form of the note and legal opinions as exhibits.
5The filing does not contain any new financial statements or material business updates beyond the debt issuance.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Mar 22, 2019)

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