What is the primary purpose of this 8-K filing?

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially disclose the details of new Medium-Term Notes, Series A, issued by Wells Fargo Finance LLC. This includes filing the form of the Note and a legal opinion related to its issuance and guarantee.

What are the underlying assets or indices for these Medium-Term Notes?

The Medium-Term Notes are linked to the performance of the lowest performing among three indices: the Russell 2000® Index, the S&P 500® Index, and the EURO STOXX 50® Index.

What does 'Principal at Risk Securities' mean for investors?

'Principal at Risk Securities' implies that investors may not receive their full principal amount back at maturity. The return, and potentially the principal repayment, is tied to the performance of the underlying indices, meaning a decline in these indices could result in a loss of principal.

Who guarantees these notes?

Wells Fargo & Company provides a full and unconditional guarantee for these notes, meaning the parent company is obligated to ensure payments are made if Wells Fargo Finance LLC cannot.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

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Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) filed an 8-K on March 25, 2019, primarily to disclose details regarding the issuance of new Medium-Term Notes, Series A, by its subsidiary, Wells Fargo Finance LLC. These notes are principal-at-risk securities linked to the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, the S&P 500 Index, and the EURO STOXX 50 Index, with a maturity date of March 23, 2029. The issuance is further supported by a full and unconditional guarantee from Wells Fargo & Company.

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1Disclosure of new Medium-Term Notes, Series A, issuance by Wells Fargo Finance LLC.
2Notes are 'Principal at Risk Securities' linked to the performance of three major indices: Russell 2000®, S&P 500®, and EURO STOXX 50®.
3Maturity date for these notes is set for March 23, 2029.
4Wells Fargo & Company provides a full and unconditional guarantee for these issued notes.
5The filing includes the form of the Note and a legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the Notes and the Guarantee.
6This filing is in connection with a Form S-3 Registration Statement.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Mar 25, 2019)

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