8-KExhibits & Filings

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Exhibit Filing (Apr 17, 2020)

Filed April 17, 2020For Securities:WFCWFC-PDWFC-PCWFC-PYWFC-PAWFC-PLWFCNPWFC-PZ

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) filed an 8-K on April 17, 2020, to report the issuance of several tranches of Medium-Term Notes, Series T. These notes have various maturity dates, ranging from October 2021 to April 2030. The filing includes the forms of these notes and an opinion from legal counsel, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, regarding their validity. For investors, this filing primarily signifies that Wells Fargo is actively managing its debt obligations and raising capital through the issuance of new debt instruments. The specific terms and maturities of these notes would be detailed in the accompanying exhibits, providing insight into the company's ongoing financing strategy and its cost of debt. Investors should review the specific note terms to understand the potential impact on the company's leverage and interest expenses.

Key Highlights

  • 1Wells Fargo issued multiple series of Medium-Term Notes, Series T.
  • 2The notes have varying maturity dates: October 2021, April 2022, April 2025, April 2028, and April 2030.
  • 3The filing is an update related to a prior registration statement on Form S-3.
  • 4The report includes the specific forms of each Medium-Term Note issued.
  • 5Legal opinion from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP regarding the Notes is filed.
  • 6Consent of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is also included.
  • 7This filing indicates active capital markets activity by Wells Fargo to fund its operations and obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report the issuance of several tranches of Medium-Term Notes, Series T, by Wells Fargo & Company/MN and to file the associated documentation, including the forms of the notes and a legal opinion.

The Medium-Term Notes issued have maturity dates including October 17, 2021; April 17, 2022 (two series); April 17, 2025; April 17, 2028; and April 17, 2030.

The detailed terms and conditions of each specific note series are contained within the exhibits to this 8-K filing, specifically Exhibits 4.1 through 4.6, which are the forms of the respective Medium-Term Notes.

The opinion of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP (Exhibit 5.1) provides a legal assessment that the Notes have been duly authorized and, when issued in accordance with the terms described, will constitute valid and binding obligations of Wells Fargo & Company and Wells Fargo Finance LLC.