8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Aug 30, 2019)

Filed August 30, 2019For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

This Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) 8-K filing from August 30, 2019, primarily serves to provide details on recent debt issuances. The company, through its subsidiaries Wells Fargo Finance LLC and directly, issued various tranches of Medium-Term Notes. These issuances include "Series T Notes" with fixed maturity dates and "Series A Notes" which are structured as Principal at Risk Securities linked to specific market indices, as well as standard notes. All Series A Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Wells Fargo & Company. For investors, this filing signifies ongoing capital raising activities and debt management. The inclusion of the forms of notes and legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP confirms the official terms and legal standing of these debt instruments. Investors interested in Wells Fargo's financing structure or seeking to understand the specific terms of these publicly offered debt securities will find the filed exhibits informative. The nature of the Series A Principal at Risk Securities suggests a product designed for investors with a specific risk appetite and market outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo & Company and Wells Fargo Finance LLC issued multiple tranches of Medium-Term Notes on August 30, 2019.
  • 2The issuances include "Series T Notes" with defined maturity dates (Feb 2023, Aug 2024, Aug 2032).
  • 3Several "Series A Notes" were issued by Wells Fargo Finance LLC, including Principal at Risk Securities linked to indices like the S&P 500®, Russell 2000®, and EURO STOXX 50®.
  • 4Maturities for Series A Notes vary, with some due in 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2029.
  • 5All Series A Notes are backed by a full and unconditional Guarantee from Wells Fargo & Company.
  • 6The purpose of the filing is to publicly present the forms of these notes and related legal opinions from Faegre Baker Daniels LLP.
  • 7These filings are in connection with previously filed Registration Statements on Form S-3.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing is to formally submit the legal documentation related to recent debt issuances. This includes the specific forms of the "Medium-Term Notes, Series T" and "Medium-Term Notes, Series A" (some of which are Principal at Risk Securities), along with legal opinions regarding these notes and the guarantee provided by Wells Fargo & Company.

These are a type of debt security where the repayment of principal is linked to the performance of specific market indices (e.g., S&P 500®, Russell 2000®, EURO STOXX 50®). If the underlying index performs poorly, investors may receive less than their initial principal investment back at maturity. The specific terms and risk levels are detailed in the filed forms of these notes.

All of the "Series A Notes" issued by Wells Fargo Finance LLC are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Wells Fargo & Company. This means Wells Fargo & Company is directly liable for the obligations under these notes.

No, this filing is procedural and informational. It relates to the issuance of debt securities and the filing of associated legal documentation, not to specific financial results, operational updates, or strategic shifts of Wells Fargo & Company. It confirms ongoing capital markets activities.