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

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report the issuance of various Medium-Term Notes, Series A, by Wells Fargo Finance LLC and to file the related documentation, including the forms of the notes and a legal opinion, with the SEC.

Are all the issued notes guaranteed by Wells Fargo & Company?

Yes, all the Medium-Term Notes issued by Wells Fargo Finance LLC are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Wells Fargo & Company.

What does it mean if a note is a 'Principal at Risk Security'?

A 'Principal at Risk Security' means that investors could lose a portion or all of their initial investment. The return on these notes is typically linked to the performance of an underlying asset, and if that asset performs poorly, the investor may not receive their full principal back at maturity.

Where can I find more details about the specific terms of these notes?

The specific forms of each Medium-Term Note series are filed as exhibits to this 8-K report, along with a legal opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. Investors can review these exhibits for detailed terms and conditions.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Summary

This Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) 8-K filing, dated June 6, 2019, primarily serves to announce the issuance of various Medium-Term Notes, Series A, by its subsidiary, Wells Fargo Finance LLC. These notes are structured with different underlying assets, including baskets of financial sector stocks, semiconductor sector stocks, specific indices like the Russell 2000®, S&P 500®, MSCI Emerging Markets Index, and MSCI EAFE Index®. Investors should note that some of these are "Principal at Risk Securities," indicating potential loss of invested principal.

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1Wells Fargo Finance LLC issued multiple series of Medium-Term Notes, Series A.
2The notes are linked to various equity baskets and indices, including financial sector stocks, semiconductor stocks, Russell 2000®, S&P 500®, MSCI Emerging Markets, and MSCI EAFE.
3Several of the issued notes are classified as 'Principal at Risk Securities,' meaning investors could lose their principal investment.
4Wells Fargo & Company provides a full and unconditional guarantee for all issued Notes.
5The filing includes the specific forms of each Medium-Term Note series.
6An opinion from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP regarding the Notes and the Guarantee is also filed.
7This filing is in connection with a previously filed Registration Statement on Form S-3.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Jun 6, 2019)

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