8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Mar 3, 2020)

Filed March 3, 2020For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

This 8-K filing from Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) on March 3, 2020, primarily serves to disclose details regarding the issuance of several series of Medium-Term Notes, Series A. These notes are characterized as "Principal at Risk Securities" and are linked to the performance of various major stock indices, including the S&P 500, Russell 2000, EURO STOXX 50, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq-100 Index, as well as an ETF. The specific terms, including maturity dates ranging from 2023 to 2030, are outlined for each series. Crucially for investors, the filing also states that Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) is fully and unconditionally guaranteeing these notes. The report's purpose is to officially file the forms of these notes and the legal opinion from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP concerning their validity and the guarantee. While this report does not contain financial statements or other operational updates, it is important for understanding the nature of these specific debt instruments offered by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo Finance LLC issued multiple series of "Principal at Risk Securities" as Medium-Term Notes, Series A.
  • 2These notes are linked to the performance of various global stock indices (S&P 500, Russell 2000, EURO STOXX 50, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Nasdaq-100) and an ETF.
  • 3Maturity dates for the notes vary, extending from 2023 to 2030.
  • 4Wells Fargo & Company provides a full and unconditional guarantee for all issued Notes.
  • 5The filing's primary purpose is to provide the forms of these notes and a legal opinion from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
  • 6This report does not include new financial statements or operational disclosures from the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

Principal at Risk Securities are investment products where the return of the principal amount invested may be subject to the performance of an underlying asset or index. In this case, the principal repayment is linked to the performance of specific stock market indices. If the underlying indices perform poorly, investors may lose a portion or all of their principal.

Wells Fargo & Company (WFC) provides a full and unconditional guarantee for these Medium-Term Notes. This means that Wells Fargo & Company is liable for the payment obligations under these notes if Wells Fargo Finance LLC were unable to do so.

No, this 8-K filing is primarily administrative. It serves to file the documentation and legal opinions related to the issuance of specific debt securities (Medium-Term Notes). It does not contain new financial statements, earnings reports, or operational updates for Wells Fargo & Company.

The filing includes an opinion from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. This legal opinion typically confirms the legality and validity of the notes being issued and the guarantee provided by Wells Fargo & Company, which is important for investor confidence and regulatory compliance.