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

This filing announces that Wells Fargo Bank, as the sponsor of CoreStates Capital II and CoreStates Capital III trusts, has issued notices to redeem all outstanding capital securities from these trusts. This action is intended to simplify the company's capital structure.

When will the capital securities be redeemed?

The redemption date is set for June 30, 2025. After this date, no capital securities from either CoreStates Capital II or CoreStates Capital III will be outstanding.

Does this redemption impact common shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company?

This specific redemption relates to capital securities issued by separate trusts (CoreStates Capital II and III) and is generally not expected to have a direct, immediate impact on the common shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company, other than potentially simplifying the company's overall financial obligations and structure.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K SEC Disclosure

Q: What is the redemption price for the capital securities?

The redemption price will be $1,000 per capital security, plus any accrued and unpaid distributions up to, but not including, the redemption date of June 30, 2025.

Summary

Wells Fargo & Company/MN (WFC) announced on May 30, 2025, a significant event concerning its capital structure. The Bank, as sponsor of CoreStates Capital II and CoreStates Capital III, has initiated the redemption of all outstanding capital securities issued by these trusts. This action is a step towards simplifying the company's financial structure by eliminating these specific trusts and their associated securities. The redemption is scheduled to occur on June 30, 2025, with the securities being redeemed at par value ($1,000 per security) plus any accrued and unpaid distributions up to the redemption date. Upon completion of this redemption, no capital securities from either CoreStates Capital II or CoreStates Capital III will remain outstanding. This move is expected to streamline financial operations and potentially reduce administrative complexities associated with these legacy capital securities.

Key Highlights

1Wells Fargo Bank is redeeming all outstanding capital securities from CoreStates Capital II and CoreStates Capital III.
2The redemption is scheduled for June 30, 2025.
3Securities will be redeemed at $1,000 per security plus accrued distributions.
4Following the redemption, no capital securities from these two trusts will remain outstanding.
5This action signifies a simplification of Wells Fargo's capital structure.

WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 8-K Report, Corporate Update (May 30, 2025)

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